Ohio Admin. Code 3333-1-07 - Standards and processes for consideration of new graduate degrees and new graduate programs of study
(A)
Authority
This rule is adopted under authority conferred upon the chancellor of higher education by section 3333.04 of the Revised Code:
"Approve or disapprove all new degrees and new degree programs at all state colleges, universities, and other state-assisted institutions of higher education";
(B)
Definitions
(1)
A "new graduate
degree" is a recognition or award for the completion of a prescribed course of
study beyond the baccalaureate degree in an institution of higher education
designated by such recognized titles as "Doctor of Philosophy," "Doctor of
Education," "doctor" of other specialized fields of professional education,
"Master of Arts," "Master of Science," "Master of Education," or "master" of
other specialized fields of professional education.
(2)
A "new graduate
program of study" means any proposed course of study in an institution of
higher education which constitutes a major or post-baccalaureate or
post-masters certificate (of twenty-one or more semester credit hours) leading
to a recognized degree which was not in effect as of September 20, 1963, and
which has not been previously approved by the chancellor of higher
education.
(3)
A "state-assisted institution of higher education" has
the same definition as set forth in section
3345.011 of the Revised
Code.
(C)
Procedure for consideration
(1)
Any
state-assisted institution of higher education that intends to award a new
graduate degree or new graduate program of study must demonstrate compliance
with the chancellor's standards for academic programs as outlined in the Ohio
department of higher education's manual, titled "Guidelines and Procedures for
Academic Program Review" which can be found at ohiohighered.org. Compliance
with the standards ensures that each institution of higher education meets
basic expectations for academic degrees or instruction creditable toward such
degrees. Institutions are responsible for maintaining all academic programming
in accordance with the standards and for notifying the chancellor, as outlined
in "Guidelines and Procedures for Academic Program Review," of any substantive
change.
(2)
In planning and coordinating the development of new
graduate degrees and new graduate programs of study, the chancellor will be
assisted by an advisory council on graduate studies to consist of one
representative designated by the president of each state-assisted institution
of higher education.The chancellor may include representatives of private
institutions at the request of the president of the
institution.
(3)
It is expected that new graduate degrees and graduate
programs of study will be planned and developed over a period of time. It is
desirable that the chancellor and the advisory council on graduate studies be
informed and involved in such planning and development.
(4)
Any
state-assisted institution of higher education that requests approval to award
a new graduate degree or new graduate program of study must submit, using the
guidelines and processes outlined in "Chancellor's Council on Graduate Studies
Guidelines and Procedures for Review and Approval of Graduate Degree Programs,"
which can be found at ohiohighered.org, information on the following items to
the chancellor and the advisory council on graduate studies: designation of the
new degree program, a rationale for the designation, a description of the focus
of the program and its disciplinary significance and purpose; a description of
the curriculum; administrative arrangements for the program; evidence of need
for the new program, including opportunities for employment of its graduates; a
description of other similar programs in the state and a discussion of
potential duplication; prospective enrollment, special efforts to enroll and
retain underrepresented groups; adequacy of the existing faculty, staff and
facilities; need for additional faculty, staff and facilities; projected
additional costs associated with the program and evidence of institutional
commitment and capacity to meet those costs.
(5)
A member of the
chancellor's staff and the advisory council on graduate studies will assist an
institution in the development and review of a request to award a new graduate
degree or graduate program of study according to the processes outlined in the
"Chancellor's Council on Graduate Studies Guidelines and Procedures for Review
and Approval of Graduate Degree Programs." The advisory council on graduate
studies will make a recommendation of appropriate action on the proposal to the
chancellor.
(6)
The chancellor may, as part of his or her review,
consider comments from the advisory council on graduate studies, his or her
staff, the public, or the outcome of an institutional or specialized
accreditation review. The decision to approve or disapprove a request, and the
conditions by which a request is approved or disapproved, lies solely with the
chancellor.
(D)
Review of new graduate degrees or new graduate
programs of study that lead to educator preparation licenses and
endorsements
(1)
Any state-assisted institution of higher education that
intends to award a new graduate degree or graduate program of study that leads
to an educator preparation license or endorsement will be evaluated by the
chancellor pursuant to this rule as well as section
3333.048 of the Revised Code and
rule 3333-1-05 of the Administrative
Code. The chancellor or a member of his or her staff will assist the
institution in the coordination of such review.
(E)
Changes to
approved graduate degrees or graduate degree programs
(1)
Any
state-assisted institution of higher education that has been approved by the
chancellor to award a graduate degree or graduate program of study may request
approval to make changes to the program according to this rule. The chancellor
or a member of his or her staff will assist the institution in the coordination
of such reviews with the advisory council on graduate studies.
(2)
Any state
college, university, and other state-assisted institution of higher education
that has been approved by the chancellor to award a graduate degree or graduate
program of study that leads to an educator preparation license or endorsement
may request approval to make changes to the program pursuant to section
3333.048 of the Revised Code and
this rule. The chancellor or a member of his or her staff will assist the
institution in the coordination of such reviews.
(F)
Periodic
review
(1)
The
chancellor will be informed of the periodic reviews of graduate degrees and
graduate programs of study at state-assisted institutions of higher education
in accordance with the procedures set forth in the "Chancellor's Council on
Graduate Studies Guidelines and Procedures for Review and Approval of Graduate
Programs."
(2)
The chancellor reserves the right to perform additional
reviews of graduate degrees and graduate programs of study to ensure that the
programs remain in compliance with the standards set forth in the "Guidelines
and Procedures for Academic Program Review." The chancellor or a member of his
or her staff will assist the institution in the coordination of such
reviews.
(3)
Institutions must inform the chancellor, according to
the "Guidelines and Procedures for Academic Program Review," any time an
institutional or specialized accrediting body, or state licensing agency,
informs an institution of a finding that could place an institution's or
program's accreditation or state licensing approval in jeopardy. The chancellor
or a member of his or her staff will work with an institution to determine the
steps needed to maintain approval and to coordinate activities with the
appropriate accrediting body or state agency.
(G)
Effective
date
The procedures established by this rule shall become effective upon adoption of this rule, and shall be applicable to all new graduate degree and graduate programs of study pending as of the effective date or submitted thereafter.
Replaces: 3333-1-07
Notes
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 3333.04
Rule Amplifies: 3333.04
Prior Effective Dates: 07/03/1969, 07/01/1977, 03/10/2016
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 3333.04
Rule Amplifies: 3333.04
Prior Effective Dates: 7/3/69, 7/1/77
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