Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 291 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Division 113 - EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS
Section 291-113-0015 - Post-Secondary Education Program

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 291-113-0015

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(1) Post-secondary college and university programs are not funded by the department. Post-secondary programs are provided by community colleges or universities or through correspondence courses and must be approved by the department's Education and Training Administrator.

(2) Correspondence courses:

(a) AICs must follow the institution rules regarding mailroom and package authorization.

(b) All correspondence courses must be reviewed and approved by both the institution Education Manager or designee and the department's Education and Training Administrator or designee before an AIC may enter into a correspondence course.

(c) If the resources are available, the institution education unit or other department staff may assist with proctoring tests and preparing callouts for viewing media. Resources will differ from facility to facility.

(3) DOC will work together with colleges and universities to provide post-secondary education opportunities as resources allow. All classes offered by colleges and universities must be approved by and coordinated through the department's Education and Training Administrator or designee.

(4) New students will complete and apply for the college or university program that is offering department-approved classes.

(5) The college or university along with the department's Education and Training Administrator or designee will select students for the program based on the following selection criteria including, but not limited to:

(a) High school diploma or GED;

(b) Prior institutional behaviors or conflicts; and

(c) Their application.

(6) Classes may be cancelled at any time due to safety, security, staffing, or other conditions that impact institution operations.

(7) Program Removals:

(a) An AIC may be removed from the class or the program based on:
(A) Class or institution conduct;

(B) Their grades, per the college's or university's policy on academic performance; or

(C) Safety or security concerns.

(b) The AIC may be allowed to return to class after a review by the college or university program director, an institution representative, and the department's Education and Training Administrator.

(c) An AIC may reapply for the college or university program after at least one year has passed since their program removal.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 179.040, 421.084, 423.020, 423.030, 423.075 & 423.085

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 179.040, 421.084, 423.020, 423.030, 423.075 & 423.085

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