South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 62 - STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
Article I - LICENSING NONPUBLIC POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Section 62-5 - Effect of Licensing on State Plan to Improve Access and Equity

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 62-5

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

A. This regulation applies to degree-granting institutions only. The Commission may not license any institution to offer a degree if the Commission determines that the degree adversely affects the goals of its plan to improve access and equity minority affairs programs in public institutions of higher education. To help the Commission in making this determination, an institution seeking a license or seeking to amend a license to offer a new degree or to offer a degree at a new location shall provide the following information:

(1) Anticipated student enrollment for three years by race.

(2) Proposed faculty for three years by race.

(3) An explanation of how the proposed degree will affect efforts to afford equity and equal opportunity to postsecondary students in the State.

(4) A description of the anticipated effect of the offering on the racial composition of any similar degree or degrees offered by public colleges or universities in the State.

B. The Commissioner will evaluate the information provided by the proposing institution and will notify the appropriate committee of the Commission on Higher Education concerning the Commissioner's findings and recommendations.

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