3.20 Academic Program Replication or Relocation
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to identify a program replication or relocation process for programs related to Riverland Community College.
Applicability
Riverland Community College shall notify the Chancellor or designee of the intent to replicate or relocate a program at least three months prior to the beginning of the classes at the new location.
Academic program replication and/or relocation requires approval by the chancellor when the replication or relocation:
- Is approved through the Higher Learning Commission
- Is offered at a location that is new to the system college
- Affects an existing agreement between institutions
- Is in the same service area or within a reasonable commute of a similar academic program offered by another system college or university
- Involves leasing non-system property
If none of the above applies, only notification by the president to the chancellor of the location is required.
Relocation to another system college requires approval of the chancellor. The system college to which an academic program is reassigned must provide for the viability of the academic program.
Scope
All
Definitions
n/a
Does this policy have a procedure?
Refer to 3.14 Riverland Academic Program Approval Policy.
Related policies, procedures, or forms
Minnesota State Board Policy 3.36
Minnesota State Board Procedure 3.36.1
Submit completed form and policy to the Cabinet Member responsible for the division affected by the proposal. This section to be completed by President’s Office.
Date Implemented: 3/14/2013
Responsible Division / Author: Academic Affairs / Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs
Date Revised: 9/22/16 branding language/logo; 6/2022 number and new template