Section 3361:50-77-28 - The graduate School: policies and procedures(A) Subject to the written approval of the executive vice president for academic affairs and provost, the vice provost for graduate studies and dean of the graduate school shall maintain policies and procedures governing graduate programs in a graduate handbook. The graduate handbook shall establish the following: baseline admissions requirements; definition of a graduate student; graduate credits; minimum degree requirements and time limitations for obtaining a master's degree; guidelines for individualized interdisciplinary programs; minimum academic standards; and consortium arrangements. The graduate handbook shall be consistent with university rules and policies, and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The graduate handbook does not apply to professional programs leading to a degree in doctor of medicine, juris doctor, or doctor of pharmacy.(B) Amendments to the graduate handbook shall be recommended by the the vice provost for graduate studies and dean of the graduate school following consultation with graduate council and the office of general counsel. Amendments to the graduate handbook must be approved in writing by the executive vice president for academic affairs and provost.(C) Upon receiving written approval amending the graduate handbook, the vice provost for graduate studies and dean of the graduate school, or designee, shall send the new version of the graduate handbook to all applicable graduate school students, faculty, and staff. The newest version of the graduate handbook must also be published on the graduate school's website. Replaces rules : 3361: 50-77-12, 50-77-14, 50-77-15, 50-77-17, 50-77-19, 50-77-21, 50-77-22.
Ohio Admin. Code 3361:50-77-28
Effective: 7/14/2021
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 3361
Rule Amplifies: 3361
Prior Effective Dates: 3/16/1978, 10/15/1985, 10/17/1990, 6/17/1998, 4/20/2000, 4/3/2001, 02/11/2002, 2/13/2004, 3/21/2005, 04/18/2005, 07/13/2007, 2/15/2008, 9/15/2012