2.10 – Requirements for the Associate of Applied Science Degree A. Purpose Establish guidelines for the obtainment of an Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.). B. Policy The Associate of Applied Science degree is oriented toward career and professional preparation and is designed to provide a student with the necessary skills and knowledge to enter…
2.05 – Articulated Credit A. Purpose To provide credit for introductory college-level courses in career and technical education programs for high school students through established articulation agreements. B. Policy The college will maintain a process to award credit for approved career and technical education courses taken at the high school level. C. Procedures Courses are…
2.04 – Transfer and Exam-based Credit A. Purpose To establish the college’s process for awarding credit from other colleges, universities, or other institutions or based on qualifying exam scores to meet the requirements of a student’s selected degree program. B. Policy The college will evaluate and determine equivalencies of credits earned by a student from…
2.03 Instructional Quality A. Purpose To ensure the college has the necessary processes in place to provide accessible, high quality learning opportunities. B. Policy The college shall strive to ensure the quality of its educational offerings through high standards for rigor and instruction. The college shall provide the resources and support necessary to ensure the…
2.02 – Curriculum Development and Revision A. Purpose To advise the vice chancellor for academic affairs as to the course and program needs of the college’s academic area to meet the needs of the community and students. B. Policy The college shall maintain a curriculum development and revision process and a curriculum committee to serve…
2.01 – Academic Freedom and Responsibility A. Purpose Establish the criteria and conditions regarding academic freedom and responsibility for faculty and students at the college. B. Policy The college will provide understanding and support of academic freedom for both faculty and students. C. Procedures The following statements reflect criteria established in the American Association of…
1.10 – New Board of Trustees Member Orientation Members of the sitting Board of Trustees and the Chancellor shall be responsible for the orientation of new Board of Trustees members as they may be elected or appointed. Such orientation shall include a formal meeting between the sitting trustee president and the new Board of Trustees…
1.09 Conflicts of Interest and Substantial Interests Disclosure A. Purpose To establish a procedure to disclose potential conflicts of interest and substantial interests for college trustees and certain employees. B. Policy The proper operation of government requires that public officials and employees be independent, impartial and responsible to the people; that government decisions and policy…
1.08 – Amendments of the Rules These rules for government of the Board of Trustees of Ozarks Technical Community College may be amended, repealed, or added to upon motion made in writing for that purpose by any member of the Board. Any such motion shall not be voted upon until the next regularly scheduled meeting…
1.07 – Authority of Members Board members have authority only when acting as a Board of Trustees legally in session. The Board will not be bound in any way by any statement or action on the part of any individual Board member or employee, except when such statement or action is in pursuance of specific…