(a)

1. (1) Gateway courses in math, English, and reading-intensive courses in the humanities and social sciences are a first indicator of likely student success.
2. (2) This is particularly important for students who are underprepared for college-level course work.
3. (3) In addition, the unique characteristics of students should be measured to recognize the additional resource needs of institutions which serve these students.
4. (4) The designated characteristic for this metric includes underserved academic.

(b)

1. (1) The gateway course success metric is weighted at fifteen percent (15%) of the formula.
2. (2) The metric includes the average of the number of successfully completed gateway courses by academically prepared and academically underserved undergraduate students over the most recent three (3) academic years.
3. (3) The metric recognizes the completion of math, English, and reading gateway courses by students with a grade of A, B, or C.
4. (4) Gateway courses completed by academically underserved students will receive additional weighting. Weighting specifications – Gateway course success.

   Placement in Remedial Course	3.00
   No Placement in Remedial Course	1.00