3.4.5 Academic policies

The institution publishes academic policies that adhere to principles of good educational practice. These are disseminated to students, faculty, and other interested parties through publications that accurately represent the programs and services of the institution.

Judgment of Compliance

Compliance

Narrative of Justification

Bennett College publishes its academic policies in a variety of academic publications. These publications are disseminated to students, faculty, and other interested parties through hard copy and access to the College website.  The review processes systematically ensure that these publications are accurate and consistent.  The publications include:  College Catalog 2007-2008, Faculty Handbook and Academic Affairs Handbook, Section III.

The Faculty Handbook is the principal source of major academic policies affecting the faculty on topics such as faculty governance and standing committees; instructional responsibilities, academic advising and registration; the review and evaluation of faculty performance for tenure, promotion in rank, post-tenure review, and merit salary considerations; the organization of the college; and personnel matters, workplace regulations, and other related topics.

The faculty, through shared governance practices establishes, reviews, and recommends academic policies and standards of the College. Structured by the Facutly Senate Curriculum Committee, the faculty participates in the departmental review process; oversees curriculum development and revision in programs and departments; approves majors, minors, and core/general education requirements; and makes recommendations for changes it deems necessary to update and create coherence in the curriculum. (Academic Affairs Handbook, pp.2-3)

The Board of Trustees approves all academic polices.   

Supporting Documents

SOURCE

LOCATION/Special Instructions

Academic Affairs Handbook

Office of Academic Affairs

Board of Trustees By-Laws 2005 Office of the President
College Catalog 2007-2008 Office of the Registrar

Faculty Handbook

Office of Academic Affairs

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