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General Program Standards
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Admissions, | |
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Program
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Program Evaluation And
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Instructional
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Academic
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Employability
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Staff | |
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Special
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Equity | |
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Health And
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FOUNDATIONS
Standard
Number:
Standard
Statement
A mission
statement is developed to express the beliefs, values, and purpose that govern
the content and conduct of each degree/diploma/certificate
program.
Explanatory
Comment
A statewide
program mission statement is developed and provided for each program. The
statewide mission statement may be augmented at the local level so that the
unique circumstances of the community may be accommodated.
A major
purpose of each program is to meet the needs of the community and employment
market for training in a given instructional area.
The program
mission statement expresses the fundamental educational and occupational
principles that guide the instructional process.
Evaluative
Criteria
Each
program has a clearly defined, written mission statement that is reviewed by the
program faculty, the administration, and the program advisory
committee.
Any
addition to the mission statement is developed by the program faculty, the
administration, and the program advisory committee.
The mission
of each program is in accordance with the mission of the State Board of
Technical and Adult Education and reflects the beliefs, values, and attitudes of
the institution, the instructional field, the community, and the employment
market.
The mission
of each program determines the unique role the program plays in meeting the
technical educational needs of the students, the community, and the employment
market.
The mission
of each program includes the essential elements of the mission described in the
relevant program-specific standards.
The mission
of each program reflects a desire to achieve educational
excellence.
The mission
of each program reflects a commitment to meet the needs of business and
industry.
The mission
of each program includes a nondiscriminatory statement pertaining to race,
color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disabling condition, academic
disadvantage, or economic disadvantage.
The mission
statement of each degree/diploma/certificate program is approved by the
administration of the institution.
The mission
statement of each program is evaluated annually.
Written
mission, goals, and objectives statements for each degree/diploma/certificate
program are made available to the staff of the institution and the general
public.
Evaluation
of the mission, goals, and objectives of each program assesses congruence with
requirements of the applicable accrediting agency(ies).
FOUNDATIONS
Standard
Number:
Standard
Statement
A program
goals statement focuses the efforts of each degree/diploma
program.
Explanatory
Comment
A statewide
goals statement is developed and provided for each program. The statewide
program goals statement may be augmented at the local level so that the unique
circumstances of the community may be accommodated.
Goals are
broad statements of intent that delineate the achievements the degree/diploma
program seeks to attain. Goals are stated in non-quantifiable and timeless
terms.
Evaluative
Criteria
Each
program has a clearly defined, written goals statement that is reviewed by the
program faculty, the administration, and the program advisory
committee.
Any
addition to the goals statement is developed by the program faculty, the
administration, and the program advisory committee.
The goals
of each program are in accordance with the mission of the
program.
The goals
of each program reflect a desire to provide exemplary occupational/technical
education.
The goals
of each program are the basis for the development of program
objectives.
The goals
of each program include the essential elements of the goals set forth in the
relevant program-specific standards.
The goals
statement of each degree/diploma program is approved by the administration of
the institution.
Written
mission, goals, and objectives statements for each degree/diploma program are
made available to the staff of the institution and the general
public.
Evaluation
of the mission, goals, and objectives of each program assesses congruence with
requirements of the applicable accrediting agency(ies).
FOUNDATIONS
Standard
Number:
Standard
Statement
Objectives
based on established program goals are developed for each degree/diploma
program.
Explanatory
Comment
Statewide
objectives are developed and provided for each program. The statewide program
objectives may be augmented at the local level so that the unique circumstances
of the community may be accommodated.
Program
objectives are desired program outcomes stated in measurable, time specific, and operational terms.
Objectives
specify the knowledge, skills, or attitudes to be acquired by students through
planned instructional activities.
Evaluative
Criteria
Each
program has clearly defined, written objectives that are reviewed by the program
faculty, the administration, and the program advisory
committee.
Any
addition to the program objectives is developed by the program faculty,
administration, and the program advisory committee.
The
objectives of each program stress learning outcomes, efficiency, enrollment,
public relations, and other outcomes that impact on program
quality.
The
objectives of each program include student accomplishment of identified program
exit point competencies.
A major
objective of each program is student achievement of program exit point
competencies.
The
objectives of each degree/diploma program are approved by the administration of
the institution.
Written
mission, goals, and objectives statements for each degree/diploma program are
made available to the staff of the institution and the general
public.
Evaluation
of the mission, goals, and objectives of each program assesses congruence with
requirements of the applicable accrediting agency(ies).
ADMISSIONS
Standard
Number:
Standard
Statement
Written
admission policies and procedures are implemented and disseminated by the
institution.
Explanatory
Comment
Persons age
16 and over who can benefit from technical and adult
education services may enroll in the institution.
Persons who
are not admitted to a degree/diploma/certificate program on a regular or
provisional basis are eligible for placement into developmental studies. After
overcoming skills deficits, developmental studies students are eligible for
admission into degree/diploma/certificate programs on a regular or provisional
basis.
Evaluative
Criteria
Written
admission policies and procedures implemented by the administration and faculty
of the institution are in accordance with the State Board of Technical and Adult
Education policy and the designated accrediting agency(ies).
The
administration and faculty develop and implement procedures
regarding:
Admission
procedures are consistent with the mission and goals of the
institution.
Admission
policies and procedures are nondiscriminatory ensuring that no student is
excluded on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age,
handicapping condition, academic disadvantage, or economic
disadvantage.
Admission
procedures are outlined for transfer students, joint enrollees, advanced
placement of students, and special program students.
Clearly
defined procedures regarding the academic dismissal, suspension, and readmission
of students are developed by the administration and
faculty.
Admission
policies and procedures are clearly stated, published, and made available to
potential students and the general public.
Prior to
admission, students are informed of the total approximate costs of the
program(s) they expect to pursue at the institution.
ADMISSIONS
Process - Degree/Diploma/Certificate
Programs
Standard
Number:
Standard
Statement
The
admissions process facilitates student enrollment and success in
degree/diploma/certificate programs.
Explanatory
Comment
Admission
processes are simple and designed to encourage students to pursue appropriate
occupational education.
Evaluative
Criteria
The
admissions process encourages students to enter degree/diploma/certificate
programs in which they have a reasonable expectation of
success.
The
admission process for degree/diploma/certificate program applicants
includes:
The
institution maintains admissions process documentation and appropriate records
pertaining to all applicants.
ADMISSIONS
Standard
Number:
Standard
Statement
Statewide
admission requirements, as a minimum, are implemented for each degree, diploma,
and selected state standard certificate programs.
Explanatory
Comment
Admission
refers to regular admission into a degree/diploma/certificate granting
program.
The State
Board of Technical and Adult Education program-specific standards establish
admission requirements which are valid predictors of probable student success in
a given program.
Statewide
program admissions requirements consider state and national occupational
licensing and certifying requirements where applicable.
Evaluative
Criteria
The
institution develops and implements clearly stated degree/diploma/certificate
admissions policies and procedures.
Locally
developed program admissions standards are temporarily used in cases where no
statewide program admissions requirements have been
established.
Admission
of students to a certificate program is contingent upon their meeting technical
institute and certification requirements established for that specific program
and upon their proper completion of application, assessment, and placement
procedures.
Admission
of students to a diploma program is contingent upon their meeting statewide
admission requirements established for that specific program and upon their
proper completion
Admission
of students to a degree program is contingent upon their meeting statewide
admission requirements established for that specific program, completion of a
high school diploma program or its equivalent, and proper completion of
application, assessment, and placement procedures.
Admission
of transfer students to a diploma program is contingent upon their meeting the
following requirements:
Admission
of transfer students to a degree program is contingent upon their meeting the
following requirements:
All
degree/diploma program students achieve regular admissions status prior to
graduation.
ADMISSIONS
Provisional Program
Admissions
Standard
Number:
Standard
Statement
Provisional
program admission requirements are implemented for each
degree/diploma/certificate program.
Explanatory
Comment
Provisional
admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission
requirements of the program.
Provisionally admitted students are
allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or pre-tech courses and
certain occupational courses as designated in the program-specific
standards.
Evaluative
Criteria
The
institution develops and implements clearly stated written policies and
procedures for entry into degree/diploma/certificate programs on a provisional
basis.
Provisional
admission procedures are documented and uniformly applied.
Locally
developed provisional program admission requirements are temporarily used in
cases where no program-specific provisional admission requirements have yet been
established.
Provisional
admission to a degree/diploma/certificate program is afforded those students who
do not meet degree/diploma/certificate program admission requirements but who
meet provisional program-specific admission requirements.
All
degree/diploma/certificate program students initially admitted on a provisional
basis meet regular admission requirements prior to
graduation.
Provisionally admitted students
whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular
program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies
or pre-tech courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult
Education.
ADMISSIONS
Standard
Number:
Standard
Statement
Written
policies and procedures for placement into developmental studies and
individualized special needs instruction are implemented.
Explanatory
Comment
Developmental studies courses assist
students to improve their understanding and performance in the basic skills
areas of language usage, reading, and mathematics prior to regular program
admission.
Developmental studies and
individualized special needs instruction are provided by each
institution.
Placement
into individualized special needs instruction is distinguished from eligibility
for enrollment of provisionally admitted students in developmental studies
courses.
Evaluative
Criteria
Students
are eligible for placement into developmental studies or individualized special
needs instruction when the following conditions are met:
Students
who are admitted to occupational/technical programs on a provisional basis are
eligible to enroll in developmental studies courses.
ADMISSIONS
Standard
Number:
Standard
Statement
Student
assessment instruments and procedures are used for evaluation and placement of
degree/diploma/certificate applicants.
Explanatory
Comment
Student
assessment is designed to help students select an appropriate course of study.
Student placement procedures are designed to ensure students a reasonable
probability of success within their chosen technical
program.
Evaluative
Criteria
Assessment
procedures and their uses are explained to prospective
students.
All
applicants for admission to degree/diploma/certificate programs are evaluated to
identify their capabilities. In cases where students have had appropriate
assessment within the last five years, evaluation of academic achievement
requires only review of prior scores.
The
institution utilizes approved assessment instruments and score standards for
each specific program.
Assessment
results are confidential and are used only for program placement and technical
training purposes.
Students
whose assessment results meet statewide program-specific admission requirements
are placed in occupational/technical programs on a regular
basis.
Students
whose assessment results do not meet statewide program-specific admission
requirements are placed in an occupational/technical program on a provisional
basis or in
Interest
and ability assessments are made available to students whose career goals are
undecided.
The student
services staff conducts student assessment and maintains appropriate assessment
records for all program applicants.
ADMISSIONS
Standard
Number:
Standard
Statement
Institutional and program
recruitment materials and practices are in the best interests of the students,
institution, community and employment
market.
Explanatory
Comment
The
recruitment effort makes potential students aware of the services provided by
the programs and the institution.
The
recruitment effort seeks to serve the economic development of the community by
affording opportunities to prospective students.
The
institution has developed and implemented a systematic recruitment effort
designed to aid people in meeting their occupational
needs.
Evaluative
Criteria
The
recruitment effort aids in maintaining and/or increasing program and institution
enrollments.
The
recruitment effort of each program includes participation in or assistance
with:
All
recruitment materials and practices are ethical, equitable, and accurate in the
depiction of the institution, programs offered, student performance
expectations, program completion requirements, and the potential benefits of
program completion.
A written
description of the admission requirements and procedures, tuition fees, and
other costs of each degree/diploma/certificate program is made available to potential
students.
The
institution has a catalog and other official publications readily available to
students, prospective students, and the general public. The publication(s)
contains accurate information about: