S.C. Code Regs. § 91-9

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 5, May 24, 2024

Section 91-9 - Program Changes Requiring Board Approval

A. Change of parent institution

When the administrative control of a nursing program is to be transferred to another institution, the receiving institution shall comply with the Procedure for Survey and Initial Approval of Nursing Programs as set forth in R.91-7. and the following:

1. submit a letter of intent describing the proposed change;

2. anticipated effects on students, faculty and resources;

3. plans for the orderly transition of the program;

4. the institution relinquishing the program shall submit to the Board the information required of programs undergoing voluntary closure as set forth in Regulation 91-8. A.

B. Experimental Projects

A nursing program desiring to conduct an experimental project, which requires a deviation from these educational standards, must submit a written proposal to the Board. Board approval is required prior to implementation of the experimental project.

C. Change in curriculum

A nursing program, that is not currently accredited by a Board approved accrediting body, desiring to make a substantive change in the length, design or pattern of the curriculum or methods for meeting Curriculum Standards set forth in R.91-11. F. or R.91-12. F. must submit a written proposal to the Board. Board approval is required prior to implementation of the change(s).

S.C. Code Regs. 91-9

Added by State Register Volume 31, Issue No. 5, eff May 25, 2007.