<p>Dean’s List is a method that positively reinforces academic achievement for students. Each college or university sets its’ own academic standards-- it’s a local policy. Dean’s List gives students something academically to shoot for. This is good in my mind. Generally it is GPA based.</p>
<p>Apparently, Smith has recently modified its’ criteria for achieving Dean’s List recognition. The faculty may have upped the standard somewhat-- I recall minutes to this effect from a major faculty academic committee. I noticed this nosing around on the Smith web site.</p>