3358:14-5-03. Adoption of courses of study

(A) The college shall provide a comprehensive instructional program to serve the educational needs of the students. In furtherance of this goal, the board shall adopt educational programs as appropriate.

(B) Each course of study is intended to provide a basic framework for instruction and learning. All associate degrees will have between sixty and seventy-two credit hours with a minimum of thirty hours in the general education and basic courses. The Northwest state community college general education core must be met.

(C) All degrees and degree programs must be reviewed and approved by the board of trustees and the Ohio board of regents before being offered. The approval process shall be in accordance with procedures adopted by the vice president for academics and student services.

(D) Changes in degree programs will require different levels of approval:

(1) Changes in degree programs that cause a major change in philosophy, mission, or goals of the president for academics and student services with the concurrence of the Ohio board of regents.

(2) Changes in degree programs that do not cause a major change in philosophy, mission, or goals of the degree program or administrative in nature shall be approved through the councils after appropriate curriculum review.

(E) All degrees and degree programs offered will comply with requirements of outside agencies, such as the Ohio board of regents, accrediting bodies, etc.

(F) Within this framework, each advisor shall use the course of study in a manner best designed to meet the needs of the students. Deviation from its content must be approved by the dean.

Effective: 3/16/2015
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 3358
Rule Amplifies: 3358