Office of Undergraduate Studies
Undergraduate Studies
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Section I: Principles and Philosophy of Accreditation
- 1.1 Institutional Commitment and Responsibilities in the Accreditation Process
- 1.2 Application of the Criteria
- 1.3 Separately Accredited Units
- 1.4 Conditions of Eligibility
- 1.5 Initial Membership
- 1.6 Representation of Status
Section II: Institutional Purpose
Section III: Institutional Effectiveness
- 3.1 Planning and Evaluation: Educational Programs
- 3.2 Planning and Evaluation: Administrative and Educational Support Services
- 3.3 Institutional Research
Section IV: Educational Program
- 4.1 General Requirements of the Educational Program
- 4.2 Undergraduate Programs
- 4.2.1 Undergraduate Admission
- 4.2.2 Undergraduate Completion Requirements
- 4.2.3 Undergraduate Curriculum
- 4.2.4 Undergraduate Instruction
- 4.2.5 Academic Advising of Undergraduate Students
- 4.3 Graduate Program
- 4.3.1 Initiation, Operation and Expansion of Graduate Programs
- 4.3.2 Graduate Admission
- 4.3.3 Graduate Completion Requirements
- 4.3.4 Graduate Curriculum
- 4.3.5 Graduate Instruction
- 4.3.6 Academic Advising of Graduate Students
- 4.4 Publications
- 4.5 Distance Learning Programs
- 4.6 Continuing Education, Outreach and Service Programs
- 4.7 Student Records
- 4.8 Faculty
- 4.8.1 Selection of Faculty
- 4.8.2 Academic and Professional Preparation
- 4.8.2.1 Associate
- 4.8.2.2 Baccalaureate
- 4.8.2.3 Graduate
- 4.8.2.4 Distance Learning Programs/Activities
- 4.8.3 Part-Time Faculty
- 4.8.4 Graduate Teaching Assistants
- 4.8.5 Faculty Compensation
- 4.8.6 Academic Freedom and Professional Security
- 4.8.7 Professional Growth
- 4.8.8 The Role of the Faculty and Its Committees
- 4.8.9 Faculty Loads
- 4.8.10 Criteria and Procedures for Evaluation
- 4.9 Consortial Relationships and Contractual
Agreements
- 4.9.1 Consortial Relationships
- 4.9.2 Contractual Agreements
Section V: Educational Support Services
- 5.1 Library and Other Learning Resources
- 5.1.1 Purpose and Scope
- 5.1.2 Services
- 5.1.3 Library Collections
- 5.1.4 Information Technology
- 5.1.5 Cooperative Agreements
- 5.1.6 Staff
- 5.1.7 Library/Learning Resources for Distance Learning Activities
- 5.2 Instructional Support
- 5.3 Information Technology Resources and Systems
- 5.4 Student Development Services
- 5.4.1 Scope and Accountability
- 5.4.2 Resources
- 5.4.3 Programs and Services
- 5.4.3.1 Counseling and Career Development
- 5.4.3.2 Student Activities and Publications
- 5.4.3.3 Student Behavior
- 5.4.3.4 Residence Halls
- 5.4.3.5 Student Financial Aid
- 5.4.3.6 Health Services
- 5.4.3.7 Intramural Athletics
- 5.5 Intercollegiate Athletics
- 5.5.1 Purpose
- 5.5.2 Administrative Oversight
- 5.5.3 Financial Control
- 5.5.4 Academic Program
Section VI: Administrative Processes
- 6.1 Organization and Administration
- 6.1.1 Descriptive Titles and Terms
- 6.1.2 Governing Board
- 6.1.3 Advisory Committees
- 6.1.4 Official Policies
- 6.1.5 Administrative Organization
- 6.2 Institutional Advancement
- 6.2.1 Alumni Affairs
- 6.2.2 Fund Raising
- 6.3 Financial Resources
- 6.3.1 Financial Resources
- 6.3.2 Organization for the Administration of Financial Resources
- 6.3.3 Budgeting Planning
- 6.3.4 Budget Control
- 6.3.5 The Relaxation of an Institution to External Budgetary Control
- 6.3.6 Accounting, Reporting and Auditing
- 6.3.7 Purchasing and Inventory Control
- 6.3.8 Refund Policy
- 6.3.9 Cashiering
- 6.3.10 Investment Management
- 6.3.11 Risk Management and Insurance
- 6.3.12 Auxiliary Enterprises
- 6.4 Physical Resources
- 6.4.1 Space Management
- 6.4.2 Building, Grounds and Equipment Maintenance
- 6.4.3 Safety and Security
- 6.4.4 Facilities Master Plan
- 6.5 Externally Funded Grants and Contracts
- 6.6 Related Corporate Entities