W. Va. Code R. § 133-11-4

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 133-11-4 - Submission Guidelines and Timelines

4.1. Proposals for Commission approval of new academic undergraduate degree programs are not required unless the degree is intended to offer a new teaching specialization at a State university. If the proposal is to add a new teaching specialization, such proposal shall be submitted to the Chancellor a minimum of 90 days prior to the intended implementation date.

4.2. Proposals to add new baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree programs shall be submitted to the Chancellor a minimum of 90 days prior to the intended date of implementation.

4.3. Proposals to add majors within a degree program require approval of the State university's board of governors. Upon such approval by the board of governors, the State university shall report the newly approved majors to the Commission's Division of Academic Affairs.

4.4. Decisions to establish areas of emphasis, certificate programs, or baccalaureate minors may be made at the institutional board of governors' level or may be delegated to the institutional president by the board of governors and do not require Commission approval.

4.5. Institutions shall submit notices of intent to offer existing bachelor's or master's degree programs at new locations to the Chancellor at least 90 days prior to the date of implementation. The Chancellor shall render a decision regarding whether the institutions can proceed to develop and submit a proposal prior to the intended date of implementation of any program change. The Chancellor may approve exceptions to the requirement of 90 days' notice upon request by an institution and for good cause shown.

4.6. If an institution is statutorily authorized to offer associate degree programs, it must submit its proposals to offer existing associate level degree programs at new locations to the Chancellor not less than 45 days prior to the date for intended implementation. The Chancellor shall render a decision regarding whether the institutions can proceed to develop and submit a proposal prior to the intended date of implementation of any program change. The Chancellor may approve exceptions to the requirement of 90 days' notice upon request by an institution and for good cause shown. New associate programs must also have the approval of the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education.

4.7. An institution planning to offer existing academic programs or courses at sites outside West Virginia must have the approval of the appropriate out-of-state agency which regulates such offerings, as well as the approval of the Commission. Any program, once approved, may continue, as long as the institution has the continuing approval of the appropriate out-of-state agency.

4.8. Unless exempted by the Commission, duplication of academic program delivery at the same location by different institutions is not permitted. Any exemption will require Commission approval based upon written justification and documentation of need submitted to the Commission.

4.9. The Commission reserves the right to modify any program action which affects the mission of the institution or otherwise has statewide impact.

W. Va. Code R. § 133-11-4