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3.1 Records Access: Educational Rights and Privacy Act (Buckley Amendment)
3.2 Degree Verification
3.3 Attendance Regulations
3.4 "Fresh Start" Program
3.5 Class Cancellation/Instructor Absences
3.6 Honoraria for Guest Speakers
3.7 Repeating Courses
3.8 Change of Curriculum
3.9 Waiver of Degree Requirement
3.9.1 Procedure: Duel or Second Degrees
3.11 Independent Study
3.12 Credit by Examination (CBE)
3.12.1 Credit by Examination (CBE) Fee Structure
3.12.2 Transfer and Articulated Credit
3.13 Credit by Portfolio Assessment
3.13.1 Credit by Portfolio (CBEP) Fee Structure
3.14 Student Cheating
3.15 Applied Music Reference
3.16 Final Exam Guidelines

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Reference No.: 3.1 Procedure: Records Access: Educational Rights and Privacy Act (Buckley Cross Reference: Amendment)
Policy 1.1
Authority: College President and U.S. Law 1974 Approved: 12/2/91 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, establishes specific rights for students and/or their parents and prevents the release of certain information without the written consent of the student. Generally, this federal law gives students, former students, and alumni the right to review, in the presence of college personnel, their own personal records maintained by the college, including academic and financial records. Parents of dependent students, as defined by the Internal Revenue Service, may have access to the college records of their dependent sons or daughters without student consent. Parents do not have the right to see records of children who are no longer dependent upon them. At Broome Community College the repository for student records is the Office of the Registrar. In keeping with the spirit of Section 438 of the Act, the Registrar has been appointed as Records Access Officer. The following procedures have been developed for the benefit of the student and eligible parent: 1. A. A student in attendance at Broome Community College shall, upon request, be able to view his/her educational records at the Office of the Registrar within 45 days of the date of said request. This request must be made in the Office of the Registrar. B. A parent or guardian of a student in attendance at Broome Community College, who claims a student as a dependent on his/her Federal Income Tax Form shall, upon proper presentation of the dependency condition, be afforded the same rights as set forth in Paragraph 1A. Further, in cases of divorce the school may give access to either parent (custodial or non-custodial) unless there is a court order, state statue or other legally binding document prohibiting such. 2. Access to personally identifiable information about a student without the consent of the student may be provided by the College to the following individuals or agencies only: A. School officials with a legitimate educational interest. A school official is defined as a person employed by the college in an administrative, supervisory, academic or support staff position (including law enforcement unit and health staff); a person or company with whom the college has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. B. School officials of educational institutions to which a student might transfer. C. Authorized state and federal government officials of educational and funding agencies. D. Educational research agencies, with the provision that they release only non-personally identifiable data. E. Accrediting organizations. F. The US Department of Defense under the Solomon Amendment. 3. Disclosure Without Approval of Student or Eligible Parent: A. Upon receipt of a Judicial Subpoena of the records of a student, a reasonable attempt will be made to notify the student of the parent of the existence of the order of the subpoena in advance compliance therewith unless subpoena states otherwise. B. In the event of an emergency involving the health or safety of a student, the Registrar may disclose information to Federal or State officials. C. Directory Information -- the name of the student, full-time or part-time status, dates of attendance, BCC email address and degree earned and date of graduation will constitute the total amount of information given to any individual making inquiry at Broome Community College, unless the student or eligible parent refuses to permit the disclosure. The student or eligible parent must notify the Registrar within two weeks of the beginning of semester classes that such personally identifiable information is not to be designated as directory information with respect to that student. 4. Broome Community College shall, on request, provide an opportunity for a hearing in order to challenge the content of a student's education records to insure that information in the education records of the student is not inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the rights of privacy or other rights of students. The request for a hearing will be directed to the Registrar. Updated: June, 2002
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top 3.2 Reference No.: 3.2 Procedure: Degree Verification Authority: College President Cross Reference: 1.1 Approved: May 6, 1992 Revised March 18, 1993
Revised January 30, 2001
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1. The Registrar will supply the Department Chair/Designee with appropriate copies of the degree audit/records printouts for the purpose of verification. 2. The Registrar shall supply the Deans with a list of all graduation candidates in his/her division. 3. The Department Chair/Designee shall be responsible for verifying the degree requirements for all students who meet the established criteria for the degree. 4. Each Department Chair/Designee shall send a list of the verified degree candidates for their department (those who meet the established criteria upon the completion of current course work) to the Registrar. Within two weeks of receiving the list of graduation candidates, the Registrar will compile all divisional lists and send this college-wide master list to each division for posting. Division Deans will notify faculty that the list is posted. Faculty of the department shall have five working days from the date of the notice to contest certification of any of their department's candidates.

5. If any student's name is contested by a faculty member, from the department certifying the student, said faculty member will contact the Department Chair/Designee regarding the reasons for the contestation. If the Chair/Designee and said faculty member cannot resolve their differences, within 5 days they will meet with the divisional Dean who act as a mediator. If the issue can still not be resolved the Chair/Designee and faculty member must present such candidate's case to the "four Divisional Chairs and Academic Affairs Officer" Committee in item 6 below for consideration and resolution prior to the end of the semester. Upon the conclusion of the semester the Depart Chair/Designee will send the list of candidates that successfully completed their remaining course work to the registrar with a note stating that the students have completed all requirements for graduation.

6. If the contestation cannot be resolved in step 5, a committee shall be convened consisting of the four Divisional Chairpeople presently serving on the College Council and the Academic Affairs Officer or his/her designee. In cases where a College Council chair's department is the specific presenter of a contestation, a chair designee will be selected by the College Council President from that division. In cases where a College Council Chair is not available for a committee meeting, the College Council Chair will arrange for a Division Chair designee. This committee will meet when they are informed by a divisional dean that there is an unresolved candidacy for graduation. At least one week prior to this meeting a notice of this meeting will be published campus wide. Any faculty/staff member may attend this meeting. The recommending Chair/Designee will be responsible for presentation of the student's case to the committee. All decisions of this five-member committee will be based upon a majority vote.
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top 3.3 Reference No.: 3.3 Procedure: Attendance Regulations Authority: College President Cross Reference: 1.1 Approved: 12/2/92
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Attendance in all scheduled course activities is expected as part of each student's responsibility for his/her own education. With the intent of encouraging student success, BCC strongly urges students to attend all their classes. Specific Responsibilities: 1. Student Responsibilities: A. Each student is responsible for any course work missed, due to absence from course activities. B. Students may be deregistered from a course for failure to meet attendance regulations. One consequence of deregistration may be loss of financial aid. See #4 below. C. Students should work with the instructor and/or Counseling and Student Development Center to help resolve problems related to excessive absences. 2. Instructor Responsibilities: A. Each instructor is responsible for relating the significance of attendance to the course objectives and informing the students in the first week of classes. B. When absences occur, instructors are encouraged to discuss causes for such absences with the student. If the causes are beyond the student's control, instructors are encouraged to discuss with the student how the absence problem might be solved, including referral to the Counseling and Student Development Center. 3. Department Responsibilities: A. Each department may develop its own attendance guidelines to meet its unique needs. Such guidelines are subject to the approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. 4. Deregistration for Non-Attendance: A. The College reserves the right to administratively deregister a student for a course(s) based on lack of attendance as reported by the Instructor of the course on the Official Section Attendance Sheet. B. Students who have never attended the course or have not attended after the census date (first day of the fourth week of classes for full term courses) will be deregistered from the course by the Registrar's Office and notified of this action. Deregistration may result in a loss of financial aid.
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top 3.4 Reference No.: 3.4 Procedure: Fresh Start Program Authority: College President Cross Reference: Policy No.: 1.1 Approved: 2/10/99 Revised 9/16/03
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1. Any student who was academically dismissed from Broome Community College while not in good academic standing and absent from BCC for 2 years (24 months) can apply for a Fresh Start. The student must apply for a Fresh Start no later than the last day of her/his first semester back after returning to BCC.

2. Students may obtain a Fresh Start Application at the Registrar's Office, the ACCESS Center, or their Dean's Office. The Fresh Start Application will be granted at the discretion of the student's Academic Dean.

3. The Fresh Start will be applied once the student has completed a minimum of six or more credit hours of coursework in a single semester with a grade of C or better in each course attempted. The following notation will appear on the student's transcript at the conclusion of the semester in which the Fresh Start is applied: Student granted Fresh Start.

4. The student's new Fresh Start Grade Point Average (GPA) will include only grades earned as of the end of her/his first semester back at BCC. No grade (A through F) awarded prior to readmittance will be included in the new cumulative GPA.

5. All prior grades and GPAs will remain on the student's record. However, only prior credits from courses in which the student earned a grade of C or better can be applied toward a degree. (Accordingly, credits from courses in which the student earned a C- or D cannot be applied toward a degree.)

6. The Fresh Start option, once granted, cannot be rescinded; can only be used once; and cannot be applied to a previously granted degree.

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top 3.5 Reference No.: 3.5

Classroom Faculty Absences;

Authority: College President Cross Reference:

Policy 1.1

Approved: 11/9/94

Revised: 2/15/08

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Whenever a faculty member is absent from class, regardless of reason or duration, the
College will support the Department in meeting the instructional objectives of the course.

*Guidelines:

1.   Department Chairpersons are to ensure that reasonable efforts are made to meet the instructional objectives
of the course and to maintain accurate records of all faculty absences.

2. All faculty members must notify their Department Chairperson of absences in accordance with the procedure
established by the Division/Department so that appropriate arrangements may be made.

3. Whenever a full-time faculty member is absent from class due to illness, the missed
time must be recorded as sick leave on the monthly sick time usage report.

If a faculty member is to be absent from class for an extended period, the

Chairperson shall be responsible for hiring a substitute with the

approval of the Dean and VPAA.

Chairpersons will keep their Divisional Dean informed regarding unusual or frequent faculty absences.

*These guidelines are to be used in conjunction with the Faculty Association Contract
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top 3.6 Reference No.: 3.6 Procedure: Honoraria for Guest Speakers Authority: College President Cross Reference: 1.1 Approved: Executive Council 11/2/94
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When guest speakers are utilized to enhance classroom presentations or for other appropriate educational purposes, honoraria may be paid from budgeted "expenses." A guest speaker for purposes of this procedure is any individual not employed by the college on a full-time or adjunct basis. The following guidelines apply: 1. Guest speakers will ordinarily be paid up to $40 for class-length presentations. 2. For unique situations and with the recommendations of the Department Chairperson/Director/Dean and the approval of the Divisional Dean and VPAA higher honoraria and/or travel expenses may be paid. 3. Under normal circumstances, guest speakers should not be related to the course faculty member. 4. An "Honorarium Request" form must be completed by the sponsoring faculty member and submitted one week prior to the presentation. Each request must be approved by the appropriate Department Chairperson/Director and the Divisional Dean prior to the presentation. Request forms are available in the Divisional/Department offices. 5. Guest speakers will be required to sign a voucher which will be prepared by the Divisional Dean prior to the College initiating payment. 6. Broome County employees who are guest speakers will be paid an honorarium provided their presentation is made outside their normal work schedule.
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top 3.7 Reference No.: 3.7 Procedure: Repeating Courses Authority: College President Cross Reference: Policy 1.1 Approved: Executive Council 11/2/94
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Permission of a student's department chairperson or dean is required in order to repeat a course (passed or failed) more than once. All grades remain on a student's transcript. If a course is repeated, the higher grade will enter into the cumulative G.P.A. A course in which a grade of "W" was received during a previous semester is not considered a repeat.
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top 3.8 Reference No.: 3.8 Procedure: Change of Curriculum Authority: College President Cross Reference: Policy 1.1 Approved: Executive Council 11/2/94
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Any student wishing to change curriculum may request a Change of Curriculum Form from the Registrar's Office. It must have the approval of the new division dean/designee or department chairperson and the signature of the current division dean/designee or department chairperson. The Change of Curriculum Policy is administered under the following criteria: 1. All previous courses and grades will remain on the permanent record. 2. The academic standing of the student at the time of the Change of Curriculum will be maintained. For example, a student on probation at the time he or she applied for the change will remain on probation. Students who have been dismissed must file a petition with the dean of the division which sponsors the new curriculum. 3. The student will be bound by the graduation requirements of the catalog current at the time of the curriculum change.
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top 3.9 Reference No.: 3.9 Procedure: Waiver of Degree Requirement Authority: College President Cross Reference: Policy 1.1 Approved: Executive Council 11/9/94
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1. Students must fulfill the degree requirements of their curriculum as defined in the College Catalog at the time of matriculation. In certain instances, however, an Academic Department or Divisional Designee may waive course requirements and/or substitute coursework based on an evaluation of the student's past record. Substitution is the replacement of one degree requirement for another. Examples would be: (a) Substitution of another social science course for a prescribed one. (b) Substitution of one technical requirement for another. (c) Substitution of previously taken coursework for current requirements. Waiver is an exemption from a requirement. Examples include: (a) A waiver of physical education requirements for medical reasons. (b) Waiver of a particular course or degree requirement because of the student's verifiable prior learning. If a requirement is waived, the Academic Department may require additional credits to replace those waived. 2. Approval of Waiver/Substitution of Degree Requirements Department Chair/Divisional Designees should complete a "Graduation Requirement Waiver/Substitution Form," identifying the waived requirement or the course substitution and the rationale for this approval. A copy is given to the student and one is retained for the departmental files. The original is forwarded to the Registrar's Office for posting to the student's Degree Audit Record.

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Procedure: Duel or Second Degrees
Reference No.: 3.9.1

Authority: College President Cross Reference: 1.1

Approved: 12/10/03
Revised:

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Procedure Statement:

1. Students, in some instances, may earn a second associates degree, undertaken concurrently or consecutively, by completing a significant amount of additional coursework in a different field. Normally, a student would need to complete a minimum of 15 distinct credits in this second field as determined by the division Dean.

2. When a student meets the requirements of more than one option within a single degree, either concurrently or consecutively, a single degree will be awarded rather than two separate degrees.

3. Pursuing two degrees may impact financial aid eligibility. Students should consult with the Financial Aid Office.

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top 3.11 Reference No.: 3.11 Procedure: Independent Study Authority: Vice President for Cross Reference: Academic Affairs Policy 1.1 Approved: May 30, 1995 November 29, 2000 (Revised)
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1. General Guidelines: The College offers two types of Independent Study. 1.0 Guided Study: is an opportunity for motivated students to take a regular college course independently, but under the guidance of an instructor. Students must seek faculty sponsorship for guided study, and course requirements are part of a formal contract between the student and instructor. Authorization proceeds through instructor, chair and dean. Guided study, as an alternative to conventional, classroom-based coursework, is to be used only in exceptional circumstances and at the discretion of the sponsoring instructor. Guided Study is not intended to supplant regular courses. 1.1 Advanced Study: is an opportunity for able, highly motivated students to Study a subject or topic in greater depth than is available through normal coursework. A formal contract defines the project, establishes reading and writing requirements, sets meeting schedules and stipulates assessment methods and measures. Authorization proceeds through instructor, chair, and dean. 2. Procedure: a. Together, the faculty sponsor and student develop the contract for Independent Study. Since Guided Study and Advanced Study are at the discretion of the faculty member, they are over and above regular assignments. b. The Chair of the department in which the course resides approves the contract and forwards it to his or her Divisional Dean. c. After approval by the Dean, the contract is sent to the Offices of Student Accounts and Registrar. The following actions are taken: (1) Office of Student Accounts will bill the student (2) When payment is completed, Student Accounts will forward contract to the Registrar (3) Registrar's office will add course to student's record and distribute copies of contract d. After completion of the Independent Study the instructor will forward the grade report to the Registrar in accordance with the normal procedure. e. Guided Study courses are transcripted as the actual course completed or for Advanced Study, "299," if the course topic is not a regular Broome Community College offering. f. Payment to the instructor will be initiated by individual departments after the grade is recorded. 3. Independent Study Fee and Compensation: a. Part-time students will pay the same per credit tuition fee for Independent Study courses as for any other credit course. Full-time students do not pay additional tuition. b. Faculty will be compensated at $50.00 per credit hour per student and will be paid after submission of the course grade to the Registrar.
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Procedure:

Credit by Examination (CBE)

Reference No.: 3.12

Authority:

College President

Cross Reference: Policy 1.1

Approved:

June 5, 1995

Revised:

April 7, 2004



1.                  General Guidelines:

BCC provides its matriculated students Credit by Examination (CBE) opportunities. CBE is a means of assessing knowledge acquired outside the traditional college and classroom environment.

(1)         Credit by Examination is offered for coursework or learning which have parallels at BCC.

(2)         Applicants must provide evidence of preparedness for Credit by Examination as determined by the Department Chairperson.

(3)         If a student receives an “F” grade in a course, no Credit by Examination may be given in that course.

(4)         Students must complete a “Contract for Credit by Examination” form available in the Divisional Dean’s Office.

2.                  Procedure:

a.          The student informs the Chairperson of the department offering the course of his/her intent by initiating Part 1 of the Contract for Credit by Examination (CBE ) form.

b.         If the Department Chairperson deems appropriate he/she selects an instructor to administer the exam and secures the required signatures in Part 2.

c.             After signatures are obtained and the fees are entered in Part 2 the contract is forwarded to Student Accounts for billing.

d.            The Student Accounts representative completes Part 2, bills the student and, after payment is received, returns the contract to the department with “paid date.” Student Accounts keeps the pink copy of the contract. If payment is not received after 30 days the contract is returned to the department marked “unpaid.”

e.             Upon receipt of the contract the department notifies the instructor that the student has paid for the CBE. This authorizes the examination. The instructor is given the original contract.

f.              The instructor administers the examination, records the grade, and signs Part 3 of the contract.

g.             The instructor retains the yellow copy of the contract and notifies the Department Chair of the results of the exam. The contract is forwarded to the Registrar.

h.             The Registrar completes Part 3 of the contract, retains the white copy for the student’s file, and forwards the green copy to the Dean for the student’s divisional file.

i.               The Department Chair initiates compensation for the instructor by completing the Instructor Compensation For Independent & Guided Study, Credit By Exam & Portfolio, and Applied Music form.

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top 3.12.1 Reference No.: 3.12.1 Procedure: Credit by Examination (CBE) Fee Structure Authority: College President Cross Reference: 1.1 Approved: June 5, 1995
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Student Fee - effective Fall 1995 Faculty Compensation - effective for contracts received on or after February 1, 1995 Credit by Examination (CBE) fee structure follows: (1) Non-Laboratory Course $50.00 + $15.00/credit hour (2) Laboratory Course $165.00 (maximum) [$50.00 + $15.00/credit hour, plus $10.00 for each clock hour of laboratory examination] (3) Faculty compensation is the total fee minus $50.00 for administrative costs. Laboratory Course examples: · Lab for BIO 111 (General Biology) no separate lab listing in catalog (-0- credits for lab) lab is integrated with lecture (4 credits for lecture/lab) : student billing: $50 + (4 credits BIO 111 X $15) + ($10 X exam clock hours) (rationale - lab would never be offered without lecture - it is an integral part of the course, : fee associated with credits is based on lecture credits) · Lab for CHM 145 (Chemistry) separate lab listing in catalog (1 credit) could potentially be tested by CBE separate from lecture course : student billing: (if only lab is being tested) $50 + (1 credit X $15) + ($10 X exam clock hours) : student billing: (if lecture and lab are CBE) lecture: $50 + (3 credits X $15) lab: (1 credit X $15) + ($10 X exam clock hours)

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Procedure: Transfer and Articulated Credit Reference No.: 3.12.2

Authority: College President Cross Reference:

Approved: 12/10/03
Revised:

College level course credits earned at regionally accredited* post-secondary institutions can be transferred to Broome Community College. Credits earned at non-regionally accredited institutions with which Broome Community College has a current articulation agreement may also be transferred to BCC. Transfer credit is subject to the approval of the Department Chairperson or Dean’s designee, from the division in which the student matriculates, and with the following provisions:

Broome Community College must receive official transcripts of all college level work completed at other regionally accredited colleges before formal transfer credit will be awarded.

Grades earned at other institutions will not be entered into the cumulative grade-point average (GPA) at Broome Community College.

Grades of “C” or higher are transferable if coursework is relevant to the student’s program of study at Broome Community College. “C-” and “D” grades may be transferable with the approval of the Department Chairperson or Dean’s designee.

Credits earned at foreign post-secondary institutions may also be transferred, subject to review and approval of the Department Chairperson or Dean’s designee from the division in which the student matriculates. Students applying for foreign credit transfer must submit an official evaluation of foreign educational credentials from an accredited evaluation agency.

*Accrediting agencies – Middle States, New England, North Central, North West, Southern Association, and Western.

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Procedure:

Credit by Portfolio Assessment

Reference No.: 3.13

Authority:

College President

Cross Reference: Policy 1.1

Approved:

June 5, 1995

Revised:

April 7, 2004

General Guidelines:

BCC will evaluate for credit various types of learning acquired outside the usual classroom environment. This may include participation in learning experiences, or training provided by business, industry, unions, professional societies, governmental agencies or the military.

1)      Credit evaluations and awards are the responsibility of the departments offering the courses.

2)      Applicants are required to clearly identify what they have learned through their experience.

3)      Credit is awarded only to students matriculated in degree programs at BCC.

4)      A special circumstances credit fee waiver may be granted to students who have obtained recognized licensure or certification in the subject matter being assessed and as a result the review process requires minimal time involvement. A special circumstances credit fee waiver will be limited to thirteen credits for each student regardless of the number of certificates or degrees attempted or earned at BCC.

2.      Procedure:

a.       The student completes Part 1 of the Contract for Credit by Portfolio Assessment and files it with the Dean of the division in which the student is matriculated.

b.      The Dean routes the contract to the appropriate Chairperson within his/her division and/or to the Dean of another division (who forwards the contract to the appropriate Chair), in cases where credit sought references areas of study outside the sponsoring Dean’s supervision.

c.       If credit is sought from multiple departments the Dean may confer with all the appropriate Chairpersons and appoint a review committee, if needed. A committee is not required but if used typically consists of an instructor of the course and the Department Chairperson.

d.      If the student’s request is not feasible, the student is notified by the Dean and the process is terminated. If the student’s request is feasible, the student is notified which courses are acceptable candidates for credit pending evaluation of the portfolio. The student is instructed on the requirements of assembling the portfolio and an anticipated completion date is established. The sponsoring Dean and Department Chair(s) sign Part 2 of the contract and give the gold copy to the student.

e.       If the portfolio fee is being waived due to special circumstances, the chairperson of the department to which the assessed course(s) belongs must do the assessment. The Department Chair performing the assessment and his/her Dean must both approve the fee waiver in Part 2 of the contract. If the fee is waived, a committee is not needed and Student Accounts does not get involved with this procedure. Use a separate contract for any additional credits sought that will require payment of a fee.

f.        The sponsoring Chairperson or Dean initiates the billing by entering the total cost in Part 2 of the contract and sending it to Student Accounts.

g.       The Student Accounts representative completes Part 2, bills the student, and after payment is received, returns the contract to the department with “paid date.” Student Accounts keeps the pink copy of the contract. If payment is not received after 30 days, the contract is returned to the Dean marked “unpaid.”

h.       Upon receipt of the student’s portfolio and notification of payment the Dean authorizes evaluation of the portfolio.

i.         The portfolio is evaluated to determine if the experiential learning is credit worthy and how much credit it is worth. No partial credit for courses can be awarded with the exception of credit in the free elective category as designated in the curriculum.   The courses and credits awarded are recorded in Part 3 of the contract.   The Dean or Dean’s designee must approve each course receiving credit listed in Part 3 of the contract.

j.        If credit is requested for courses outside the sponsoring division, the original contract is forwarded to the appropriate division’s Dean where Part 3 is completed and then returned to the sponsoring Dean.



k.      If the student does not receive all of the credits that were paid for, the student is eligible for a refund. The Chairperson calculates the refund due on Part 4 and sends the contract to Student Accounts. Student Accounts completes Part 4, processes the refund, and sends the contract to the Registrar. If the student is not eligible for a refund, the contract is sent to the Registrar.

l.         The Registrar completes Part 3, retains the white copy and sends the green copy to the sponsoring Dean.

m.     The Dean initiates compensation for each faculty committee member using the Instructor Compensation for Independent & Guided Study, Credit by Exam & Portfolio, and Applied Music form. If more than one evaluator is involved, each receives an equal portion of the total compensation.

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top 3.13.1 Reference No.: 3.13.1 Procedure: Credit by Portfolio (CBEP) Fee Structure Authority: College President Cross Reference: 1.1 Approved: June 5, 1995
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Student Fee - effective Fall 1995 Faculty Compensation - effective for contracts received on or after February 1, 1995 Credit by Portfolio Assessment (CBEP) fee structure follows: (1) Nonrefundable Fee $75.00 (2) Fee for credit hours requested $15.00/credit hour (3) Single Faculty compensation Total fee paid minus $50.00 for administrative costs (4) Multiple Faculty compensation Total fee paid minus $50.00 for administrative costs divided proportionally (5) Student refund $5.00/credit hour not awarded (does not impact faculty compensation)
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top 3.14 Reference No.: 3.14 Procedure: Student Cheating Authority: College President Approved: 10/23/79; Reviewed 2/25/98
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Procedure Statement: Cheating is defined as anything that gives or obtains unfair advantage. Guidelines: 1. An instructor has the prerogative of failing a student who has cheated on an exam, paper, project, report, or other assignment for that exercise only. 2. An instructor has the prerogative of failing a student in the course when the student has cheated a second time. 3. If the disciplinary actions described in steps 1 and 2 are inappropriate, the instructor with his/her department chairperson's approval, can recommend an alternative action to the Dean and VPAA. 4. An instructor who fails a student in a course or any portion of a course because of cheating must file a report of the action with the Dean and VPAA and notify the student in writing immediately after taking such action. The instructor must also notify in writing the student's chairperson and dean, and the instructor's chairperson. When allegations of cheating have been upheld, the Vice President for Academic Affairs may administratively dismiss the student from the College. 5. An instructor should be prepared to defend the disciplinary action in the event the student feels he/she has been falsely accused of cheating and appeals the instructor's action by means of the Student Academic Appeals Procedure. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Procedure: Applied Music Reference                            No.: 3.15

Authority: Vice President for                                       Cross Reference: Policy 1.1
Academic Affairs

Approved: September 16, 2002

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1. General Guidelines: The College offers an opportunity for instrumental and vocal music students to develop their performance abilities through individual music lessons under the guidance of an instructor. Authorization proceeds through instructor and the department chairperson.

2. Procedure:

a. Each student will register for the appropriate level of Applied Music course.
b. The chair of the department in which the course resides approves student registration and identifies the appropriate instructor. Acceptance of a student for Applied Music study is at the discretion of the instructor and is over and above the instructor’s regular course assignments.
c. After approval by the chairperson the instructor compensation contract is sent to the Offices of Student Accounts and Payroll. The fee for Applied Music instruction will be billed through the Office of Student Accounts.
d. After completion of the Applied Music course the instructor will forward the grade report to the Registrar in accordance with the normal procedure.
e. Applied Music courses are transcripted as the actual BCC course offering completed.
f. Payment to the instructor will be initiated by the individual department after the grade is recorded.

3. Applied Music Fee and Compensation:

a. Part-time students will pay the same per credit tuition rate for Applied Music courses as for any other credit course. Full-time students will not pay additional tuition.
b. All students, whether full-time or part-time, additionally will pay the trustee approved Applied Music fee as well as any other applicable fees.
c. The instructor will be compensated per student at the same rate as the trustee approved Applied Music fee and will be paid after submission of the course grade to the Registrar.

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1 Procedure:        Final Exam Guidelines                                           Reference No.: 3.16

Authority:           College President                                                   Cross Reference: Policy 1.1

Approved:           April 24, 2007
Revised:

General Guidelines:

For those full-semester courses having comprehensive final exams:

Comprehensive final exams must be given during the final examination period and not during the last week of classes.
NOTE: Non-comprehensive unit exams may be given during the final examination period.

Comprehensive final exams must maintain appropriate academic standards and fulfill requirements specified by the instructor’s department.

Comprehensive final exams will not count more than 25% of the student’s final grade.

A student shall not be required to take more than two final exams on the same day. If three or more finals are scheduled on the same day, the student may request, from the instructor, individual accommodation.