Policy Information
Number: 3.54
Name: Independent Study Policy
Author: Policy Committee
Effective Date: July 20, 2023
Next Review Date: AY 2027–2028
Regulatory Authority
- Minnesota State Board Policy 2.9 – Academic Standing and Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Federal Register Department of Education Program Integrity Issues §668.34 Satisfactory Academic Progress
- MSCF Contract Article 11, Section 1, Subd. 5 Independent Study
Part 1. Policy Background.
This policy defines the process used to complete courses through independent study.
Part 2. Definitions.
Subpart A. Independent Study.
Independent study provides a method for students to take a course that is in the NHCC Course Catalog, but is not currently offered in a specific semester. Independent studies can only be initiated by students or faculty.
Part 3. Campus Review
| Review Action | Date(s) |
| Campus Community Review Period | 4/17/2023 – 5/12/2023 |
| Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Review | 28-Nov-2017 |
| Campus Community Review Period | 3/2/2023 – 3/24/2023 |
| AFSCME Review | 28-Nov-2017 |
| MAPE Review | 4/17/2023 – 5/12/2023 |
| MMA Review | 4/17/2023 – 5/12/2023 |
| Shared Governance Council Review | 4/21/2023 |
| Student Senate Review | 4/20/2023 |
| President Approval | 7/11/2023 |
| Campus Community Dissemination | 7/20/2023 |
History
- Date of Adoption –23-Apr-1999 as NH III.02.10
- Revised – 12-May-2004
- Revised and renumbered to 3.54 –27-Jan-2012
- Revised Spring 2017, did not complete review; re-opened for review Fall 2017
- Revised Spring 2023, added link to Minnstate Labor Relations Page for MSCF Contract