LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT
BOARD POLICY MANUAL
Fourth Edition
Section V - Instruction
Table of Contents
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A. EXPANDED COLLEGES OR CENTERS
B. CURRICULUM - INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM AND COURSES
1. Curriculum Design
B.1.01 Policy
B.1.02 Annual List of Courses
B.1.03 Minimum Length of Courses
B.1.04 Academic Calendar
2. Academic Courses
B.2.01 Academic Courses
B.2.02 Core Curriculum Defined
B.2.03Adoption of Core Curriculum
B.2.04 Parameters for Core Curriculum
B.2.05 Chart I - Basic 36 Hours of Core Curriculum
B.2.06 Additional 6 Core Curriculum hours - total 42
B.2.07 Core Curriculum in Excess of 42 Hours - Maximum 48 Hours
B.2.08 Evaluation of Core Curricula
B.2.09 Field of Study Curriculum
B 2.10 Field of Study Curriculum Defined
B.2.11Evaluation of Field of Study Curricula
3. Technical and Workforce Courses
B.3.01 Workforce Educational Program
B.3.02 Definitions
B.3.03 General Provisions
B.3.04 Approval of Programs
B.3.05 Review Process
B.3.06 Procedures to Revise Program
4. Miscellaneous Program Guidelines
B.4.01 State Funding
B.4.02 Continuing Education Courses
B.4.03 Military and Naval Training
B.4.04 Medically Related Courses
B.4.05 Evaluation
B.4.06 Human Subjects Research
5. Degrees and Degree Plans
B.5.01 Compensatory Courses (Including Developmental and Remedial)
B.5.02 General Degree Requirements
B.5.03 Degree Requirements Published
6. Special Program Requirements: Adult and Continuing Education
B.6.01 Adult Education
B.6.02 Continuing Education
B.6.03 Disadvantaged Students
7. Distance Learning
B.7.01 Coordinating Board Approval
B.7.02 Distance Learning Definitions
B.7.03 Standards for Distance Learning
B.7.04 Distance Learning Master Plan
B.7.05 Institutional Report for Distance Learning
B.7.06 Out-of-State of Out-of-Country Courses
B.7.07 Reporting to Commissioner
8. Dual Credit
9. Early College, High School or Middle School
10. Instructional Arrangements
B.10.01 State-Funded Courses
B.10.02 Instructional Departments
B.10.03 Class Size
B.10.04 Course Load and Schedules
C. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
1. Grading and Credit
C.1.01 Published Transfer Policy
C.1.02 Transfer of Core Curriculum Credits
C.1.03 Core Courses Noted on Transcript
C.1.04 Transfer of Field of Study Curriculum Credits
C.1.05 Lower Division Courses Transferable
C.1.06 Transfer Rules Codified
C.1.07 Transfer Dispute Resolution
C.1.08 Institutions to Attempt Resolution with Student
C.1.09 Commissioner Makes Final Determination
C.1.10 Withdrawal for Military Service
C.1.11 Excused Absence for a Person Called to Military Service
C.1.12 Grading
C. 1.13 Credit by Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
2. Academic Integrity and Academic Dishonesty
C.2.01 Academic Integrity
C.2.02 Academic Dishonesty
C.2.03 Consequences of Academic Dishonesty
3. Academic Appeals
C.3.01 Defined
C.3.02 Basis for Academic Appeal
C.3.03 Procedure
C.3.04 Academic Appeals Committee
C.3.05 Hearing Procedure
C.3.06 Appeal Committee Final
4. Graduation
C.4.01 Guarantee of Additional Training for Certain Students
C.4.02 Commencement Ceremony
5. Guidance Programs and Services
C.5.01 Students with Disabilities
C.5.02 Counseling Program
C.5.03 Student Development
D. INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
D.1.01 Program Continuity
D.1.02 Libraries
D.1.03 Acquisition
D.1.04 Copyrighted Materials
E. STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAMS
1. Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
E.1.01 Assessment
E.1.02 Exemptions/Exceptions
E.1.03 Assessment Instruments
E.1.04 Minimum Passing Standards
E.1.05 Advisement and Plan for Academic Success
E.1.06 Determination of Readiness to Perform Freshman Level Academic Coursework
E.1.07 Evaluation and Reporting
2. Student Success Initiative
E.2.01 Prerequisites
E.2.02 Programs
F. MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUCTION POLICIES
F.1.01 Academic Freedom & Responsibilities
F.1.02 Neutrality in Religious Matters
F.1.03 Americans with Disabilities Act
G. INSTRUCTIONAL CONTRACTS WITH OUTSIDE AGENCIES
G.1.01 Contractual Agreements
G.1.02 Non-Accredited Organizations
G.1.03 Public Secondary Schools
G.1.04 Accredited Institutions
G.1.05 State Funding
G.1.06 Skills Development Fund
G.1.07 Job Corp Training