4202.1 General Policy
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Wright State University (WSU) |
Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) |
Higher Learning Commission (HLC) |
New Degree Program
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Graduate Curriculum Committee, Faculty Senate, Provost, and Board of Trustees |
Yes
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Yes, if departing significantly from current programs, acquired from another institution, or falling outside HLC stipulations; otherwise notifiy HLC after ODHE approval |
New Educator License or Endorsement and Changes of 50% or more |
Graduate Curriculum Committee, Faculty Senate and Provost |
Yes, with public comment period and for change of 50% or more of program requirements |
Not Required |
New Concentration |
Graduate Curriculum Committee, Faculty Senate and Provost |
Not Required |
Not Required |
New Certificate
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Graduate Curriculum Committee, Faculty Senate and Provost |
Not Required unless 21 credit hours or more
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Yes (Formal approval required if Title IV eligible 50% or more courses new or departing significantly from current programs.) |
Modification to Program |
Graduate Curriculum Committee
Faculty Senate, Provost, and Board of Trustees approval required if change is 50% or more of program, which is considered a new program; Termination requires Faculty Senate and Provost approval |
Yes, if program change is 50% or more of degree requirements
Submit ODHE inactivation form if terminating |
Notification required for all changes of 25% or more (learning outcomes, curriculum) or for change in mode of delivery.
Teach-out plan approval required for programs at closed/suspended locations if 100% of the program is offered at that site. Otherwise, HLC must be notified of cancellation or suspension with a teach-out plan. |
Modification to Concentration or Certificate |
Graduate Curriculum Committee Termination requires Faculty Senate and Provost approval |
Not Required
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Not required unless closing a location where 100% of a Title IV eligible certificate is offered |
Location: New and Existing Programs where 50% or more of requirements are offered
(Also applies to Certificates eligible for Title IV funding.)
See HLC column for closure and suspension requirements. |
Graduate Curriculum Committee, Faculty Senate, Provost |
Yes, if in Ohio
New locations require public comment. |
HLC's acknowledgement of notification is required before teaching at a new location. Approval required if number of credit hours change substantially. Notification required if program is canceled or suspended for more than one semester. Approval of a teach-out program is required for closure/suspension at a given location if 100% of degree or certificate is offered that location. |
50% or more of Degree Program can be completed Online
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Graduate Curriculum Committee, Faculty Senate, Provost
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Yes
Change request should be submitted at least 3 months prior to planned implementation |
Notification if 50% or more of required courses can be taken online (a course is defined as online if 75% or more of instruction and interaction occurs with faculty and students separated) |
Name Change(degree program, concentration, certificate) |
Graduate Curriculum, Faculty Senate, Provost |
Yes for degree type (i.e., MA to MFA) or degree name/title |
No, unless changing degree type (e.g., MA to MFA) |
New or Modified Courses (includes change to distance or flexibly-scheduled delivery mode)
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Graduate Curriculum Committee |
Not Required |
Not Required |
Course Location: New international or out-of-state(includes closure/suspension for more than one semester) |
Provost
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Not Required |
Notification if five or more courses/year are offered at the location and fhe degree is being closed or suspended at that location. |