N.M. Admin. Code § 5.100.6.10

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 5.100.6.10 - CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS

Regionally accredited institutions shall be governed by their accrediting agencies in establishing curriculum standards. Accredited institution shall submit formal documentation from the accreditor listing all approved campuses, credentials and programs; and written notification of any changes related to accreditation.

A. The institution shall submit a complete catalog that includes all programs of study, course descriptions, methods of delivery for each course, and number of credit hours for each course. When applicable, the institution shall identify specialized programmatic accreditation in the catalog.

B. The institution shall submit the organizational profile from the regional accreditor that lists all programs offered by the institution.

C. Institutions proposing to change or add programs must formally notify the department. If the change or addition of the program requires the accreditor's approval, the institution must provide written proof of the approval. If the change or addition does not require approval by the accreditor, the institution shall provide proof that the accreditor was notified of the change or addition. Upon receipt of the approval or proof of notification to the accreditor, the department will provide a formal acknowledgment of the change or added program. The institution may begin to advertise the program based on the department's letter of acknowledgement.

D. Accreditation for new degree-granting institutions: New degree-granting institutions who have applied for regional accreditation must submit a written accreditation plan. If the institution fails to comply with the plan as provided to the department, the department may require the institution to seek state authorization under licensure as a non-accredited institution. The written accreditation plan shall include at minimum:

(1) a complete catalog that includes all programs of study, course descriptions, methods of delivery for each course, and number of credit hours for each course. When applicable, the institution shall identify specialized programmatic accreditation in the catalog;

(2) the name and contact information of the U.S. department of education recognized accrediting agency;

(3) the planned timeline for application with and approval by the U.S. department of education recognized accrediting agency;

(4) any contracts already made with the U.S. department of education recognized accrediting agency, including supporting documents;

(5) certification that the institution will complete the accreditation process with in the planned timeline provided to the department. Any modification to the timeline must be approved by the accreditor and communicated to the department; and

(6) any additional information which the department may request.

N.M. Admin. Code § 5.100.6.10

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVIII, Issue 24, December 26, 2017, eff. 12/26/2017