53B-16-102 - Changes in curriculum -- Substantial alterations in institutional operations -- Periodic review of programs -- Career and technical education curriculum changes.
53B-16-102. Changes in curriculum -- Substantial alterations in institutionaloperations -- Periodic review of programs -- Career and technical education curriculumchanges.
(1) Under procedures and policies approved by the board and developed in consultationwith each institution of higher education, each institution may make such changes in itscurriculum as necessary to better effectuate the institutional role previously approved by theboard.
(2) Notice of a change in the curriculum shall in all cases be promptly submitted to theboard.
(3) The board shall establish procedures and policies for considering institutionalproposals for substantial alterations in the scope of existing institutional operations.
(4) Alterations shall not be made without prior approval of the state board.
(5) For purposes of this section, "substantial alteration" means the establishment of abranch, extension center, college, professional school, division, institute, department, or a newprogram in instruction, research, or public services or a new degree, diploma, or certificate.
(6) The board shall conduct periodic reviews of all programs of instruction, research, andpublic service at each institution, including those funded by gifts, grants, and contracts, and mayrequire the modification or termination of any program.
(7) Prior to requiring modification or termination of a program, the board shall give theinstitution adequate opportunity for a hearing before the board.
(8) In making decisions related to career and technical education curriculum changes, theboard shall request a review of the proposed changes by the State Board of Education and theUtah College of Applied Technology to ensure an orderly and systematic career and technicaleducation curriculum that eliminates overlap and duplication of course work with the highschools and the Utah College of Applied Technology.
Amended by Chapter 346, 2009 General Session