Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - COORDINATING COMMISSION FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
Title 281 - COORDINATING COMMISSION FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 10 - RULES AND REGULATIONS CONCERNING OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA
Section 281-10-008 - Criteria for Review of Off-Campus Courses or Programs and Facilities

Universal Citation: 281 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 10 § 008

Current through September 17, 2024

When prior approval of the Commission is required pursuant to section 007 of this rule, or when action of the Commission is required pursuant to subsection 006.0136, the Commission will use the following criteria to review proposed off-campus courses or programs and facilities:

008.01 Evidence of need and demand, which shall include, but not be limited to, recognized needs by employers and potential students for the off-campus courses or programs and sufficient projected student enrollment in off-campus courses or programs.

008.02 Consistency with authorized institutional role and mission pursuant to state statute and the Commission's Comprehensive Statewide Plan for Postsecondary Education and consistency with institutional program service area authority approved by the Commission.

008.03 Avoidance of unnecessary duplication of similar course or program offerings by another institution in the same service area.

008.04 Adequacy of resources for instruction which shall include:

008.04.a Adequate and appropriate physical facilities and instructional equipment for the off-campus courses or program and for the targeted student population.

008.04.b Adequate and appropriate library, information resources, and other student support services for the off-campus courses or program and for the targeted student population consistent with the scope and nature of the program.

008.04.c Adequate and appropriate faculty and faculty-related academic resources for the off-campus courses or program.

008.05 Avoidance of long-term commitments unless there is substantial evidence of continuing need and demand.

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