Employee Handbook

Employee Handbook 33 August 2023 A final examination will be given in all classes that are scheduled at a specific time and a specific day on the semester class schedule. The final exams will be given in accordance with the final exam schedule. 7. Initiation, Termination, and Changes in Courses and Programs 7.1 Procedures Pertaining to Courses Proposals for new courses, termination of courses, or changes in courses (credits, titles, course #’s) generally originate with faculty in consultation with their Department Chair. Following approval, the proposal is forwarded to the Curriculum Committee, which makes a recommendation to the Faculty Senate. Following approval by the Faculty Senate, the proposal is submitted to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Campus Dean for final approval. 7.2 Procedures Pertaining to Programs a. Approval by the SBHE or the Chancellor is required for the following: • Start a new program. • Terminate a program. • Adding a course prefix. • Place a program on inactive status. • Course inventories and title changes (variable). • Program title change. • Start program via distance education. • Organizational change. Any proposed action pertaining to the above issues needs to be coordinated with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs to ensure proper SBHE procedures are followed. For more information see the North Dakota State University System Academic Affairs Council Guidelines. b. Approval by the Higher Learning Commission is required for the following: • Start a new program. • Terminate a program. • Place a program on inactive status. • Course inventories and title changes (variable). • Program title change. • Start program via distance education. • Organizational change. • Program offered through contractual arrangement. • Program offered at new locations. Any proposed action pertaining to the above issues needs to be coordinated with the Director of Accreditation to ensure proper HLC-related paperwork is submitted and approved.