Iowa Admin. Code r. 655-2.7 - Closure of an approved program
(1) Prior to program closure, the controlling
institution shall submit a written plan to the board. The plan shall include:
a. Reasons for closure and the date of
closure, including when the last student graduates.
b. Provisions to continually meet the
criteria for board approval and maintenance of nursing education standards
during the transition to closure.
c. Arrangements for enrolled students to
complete a board-approved program.
(2) Prior to closure, the controlling
institution shall notify the board regarding the location and maintenance of
student and graduate transcripts and records.
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(1) Prior to program closure, the controlling institution shall submit a written plan for board approval . The plan shall include reasons for closure and the date of closure, which is defined as the date when the last student graduates. The plan shall also address a provision for the graduation of enrolled students, retention of adequate numbers of qualified faculty , retention of approved curriculum , maintenance of educational resources and student services, and a provision for student and graduate transcripts. When a program intends to close prior to the graduation of enrolled students who are actively taking nursing courses, the plan shall be submitted to the board at least 12 months prior to closure, except when closure is occurring as a result of an emergency or unforeseen circumstances. The board may shorten the 12-month time period if the board determines that the controlling institution has made adequate provisions for enrolled students.
(2) The program shall continue to meet the criteria for board approval until all enrolled students have graduated or the board has approved a plan for closure prior to graduation of the students. The board may require progress reports during the closure process. Prior to closure, the controlling institution shall notify the board regarding the location and maintenance of student and graduate transcripts and records to enable retrieval after the program closes.