CHAPTER 3: EDUCATIONAL
SERVICES
POLICY 3D.1 Continuing Education Units
Continuing Education Offerings (6/22/81)
Offerings in Continuing Education will be consistent with
and based on the philosophy and mission statement of Anoka-Ramsey
Community College. Participants will be awarded Continuing
Education Units (CEUs) in accordance with the policies adopted
by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and other
approval agencies such as the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
Continuing Education courses topics/content that parallel
academic discipline will be discussed with discipline or
divisional representatives.
Definition
A Continuing Education Unit (1.0 CEU) is defined as a
non-credit unit that represents “ten contact hours
of participation in an organized continuing education, adult,
or extension experience under responsible sponsorship, capable
direction, and qualified instruction.”
Instructors
Professional standards will be maintained in the selection
and hiring of course instructors. Instructors will possess
the appropriate degree or equivalent level of knowledge
and skill necessary for the course content. Instructors
will have on file a current resume, including recommendations
from appropriate authorities. Where professional or technical
courses are offered, such instructors will provide transcripts/credentials
for a personnel file.
Records
The Continuing Education Office will maintain a file on
each course offering to include:
- Resume of instructor’s credentials
- Course Outline
- Course Objectives
- Copies of all handouts used in the course
- Summaries of course evaluations
- Copies of promotional brochures, news releases and
published articles
- Budget report where appropriate
Evaluation
Each continuing education course offering will have a
student evaluation conducted including responses to course
content and quality of instruction, and be reviewed each
semester by the dean or her/his designee.
For Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU)
policies and procedures, go to www.mnscu.edu/Policies/PolicyIndex.html
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