Policy Information
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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
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Date(s)
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Campus Community Review Period
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06-Nov-2017 through 17-Nov-2017
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AFSCME Review
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28-Nov-2017
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MAPE Review
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29-Nov-2017
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MMA Review
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28-Nov-2017
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Shared Governance Council Review
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08-Dec-2017
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Student Senate Review
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30-Nov-2017
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President Approval
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21-Dec-2017
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Campus Community Dissemination
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08-Jan-2018
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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