Policy Information
Number: 3.54
Name: Independent Study Policy
Author: Policy Committee
Effective Date: January 8, 2018
Next Review Date: Fall 2022
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 |
06-Nov-2017 through 17-Nov-2017 |
AFSCME Review |
28-Nov-2017 |
MAPE Review |
29-Nov-2017 |
MMA Review |
28-Nov-2017 |
Shared Governance Council Review |
08-Dec-2017 |
Student Senate Review |
30-Nov-2017 |
President Approval |
21-Dec-2017 |
Campus Community Dissemination |
08-Jan-2018 |
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