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Board Policy Manual
Fourth Edition
Instruction Policy
Lone Star College System DistrictBoard Policy Manual
Fourth Edition
Table of Contents: Section V - Instruction
V.A. Expanded Colleges Or Centers
V.B. Curriculum - Instructional Program And Courses
V.B.1. Curriculum Design
- V.B.1.01 Policy
- V.B.1.02 Annual List of Courses
- V.B.1.03 Minimum Length of Courses
- V.B.1.04 Academic Calendar
V.B.2. Academic Courses
- V.B.2.01 Academic Courses
- V.B.2.02 Core Curriculum Defined
- V.B.2.03 Adoption of Core Curriculum
- V.B.2.04 Parameters for Core Curriculum
- V.B.2.05 Chart I - Basic 36 Hours of Core Curriculum
- V.B.2.06 Additional 6 Core Curriculum hours - total 42
- V.B.2.07 Core Curriculum in Excess of 42 Hours - Maximum 48 Hours
- V.B.2.08 Evaluation of Core Curricula
- V.B.2.09 Field of Study Curriculum
- V.B 2.10 Field of Study Curriculum Defined
- V.B.2.11 Evaluation of Field of Study Curricula
V.B.3. Technical and Workforce Courses
- V.B.3.01 Workforce Educational Program
- V.B.3.02 Definitions
- V.B.3.03 General Provisions
- V.B.3.04 Approval of Programs
- V.B.3.05 Review Process
- V.B.3.06 Procedures to Revise Program
- V.B.3.07 Substantive Change
V.B.4. Miscellaneous Program Guidelines
- V.B.4.01 State Funding
- V.B.4.02 Continuing Education Courses
- V.B.4.03 Military and Naval Training
- V.B.4.04 Medically Related Courses
- V.B.4.05 Evaluation
- V.B.4.06 Human Subjects Research
V.B.5. Degrees and Degree Plans
- V.B.5.01 Compensatory Courses (Including Developmental and Remedial)
- V.B.5.02 General Degree Requirements
- V.B.5.03 Degree Requirements Published
V.B.6. Special Program Requirements: Adult and Continuing Education
- V.B.6.01 Adult Education
- V.B.6.02 Continuing Education
- V.B.6.03 Disadvantaged Students
V.B.7. LSC-Online
- V.B.7.01 Coordinating Board Approval
- V.B.7.02 LSC-Online Definitions
- V.B.7.03 Standards for LSC-Online
- V.B.7.04 LSC-Online Master Plan
- V.B.7.05 Institutional Report for LSC-Online
- V.B.7.06 Out-of-State of Out-of-Country Courses
- V.B.7.07 Reporting to Commissioner
V.B.8. Dual Credit
V.B.9. Early College, High School or Middle School
V.B.10. Instructional Arrangements
- V.B.10.01 State-Funded Courses
- V.B.10.02 Instructional Departments
- V.B.10.03 Class Size
- V.B.10.04 Course Load and Schedules
V.C.1. Grading and Credit
- V.C.1.01 Published Transfer Policy
- V.C.1.02 Transfer of Core Curriculum Credits
- V.C.1.03 Core Courses Noted on Transcript
- V.C.1.04 Transfer of Field of Study Curriculum Credits
- V.C.1.05 Lower Division Courses Transferable
- V.C.1.06 Transfer Rules Codified
- V.C.1.07 Transfer Dispute Resolution
- V.C.1.08 Institutions to Attempt Resolution with Student
- V.C.1.09 Commissioner Makes Final Determination
- V.C.1.10 Withdrawal for Military Service
- V.C.1.11 Excused Absence for a Person Called to Military Service
- V.C.1.12 Grading
- V.C.1.13 Credit by Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
V.C.2. Academic Integrity and Academic Dishonesty
- V.C.2.01 Academic Integrity
- V.C.2.02 Academic Dishonesty
- V.C.2.03 Consequences of Academic Dishonesty
V.C.3. Academic Appeals
- V.C.3.01 Defined
- V.C.3.02 Basis for Academic Appeal
- V.C.3.03 Procedure
- V.C.3.04 Academic Appeals Committee
- V.C.3.05 Hearing Procedure
- V.C.3.06 Appeal Committee Final
V.C.4. Graduation
- V.C.4.01 Guarantee of Additional Training for Certain Students
- V.C.4.02 Commencement Ceremony
V.C.5. Guidance Programs and Services
- V.C.5.01 Students with Disabilities
- V.C.5.02 Counseling Program
- V.C.5.03 Student Development
- V.D.1.01 Program Continuity
- V.D.1.02 Libraries
- V.D.1.03 Acquisition
- V.D.1.04 Copyrighted Materials
V.E.1. Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
- V.E.1.01 Assessment
- V.E.1.02 Exemptions/Exceptions
- V.E.1.03 Assessment Instruments
- V.E.1.04 Minimum Passing Standards
- V.E.1.05 Advisement and Plan for Academic Success
- V.E.1.06 Determination of Readiness to Perform Freshman Level Academic Coursework
- V.E.1.07 Evaluation and Reporting
V.E.2. Student Success Initiative
- V.E.2.01 Prerequisites
- V.E.2.02 Programs
V.F. Miscellaneous Instruction Policies
- V.F.1.01 Academic Freedom & Responsibilities
- V.F.1.02 Neutrality in Religious Matters
- V.F.1.03 Americans with Disabilities Act
V.G. Instructional Contracts With Outside Agencies
- V.G.1.01 Contractual Agreements
- V.G.1.02 Non-Accredited Organizations
- V.G.1.03 Public Secondary Schools
- V.G.1.04 Accredited Institutions
- V.G.1.05 State Funding
- V.G.1.06 Skills Development Fund
- V.G.1.07 Job Corp Training
