W. Va. Code R. § 135-18-2

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 135-18-2 - Policy

2.1. All courses and classes offered for academic credit must be acceptable toward an associate degree, certificate program and/or the institutionally-adopted general education program(s) as set forth in the college catalog(s) as approved by the institutional governing board, and if required, also approved by the Council for Community and Technical College Education. Courses and classes offered by an institution in a partnership arrangement with another West Virginia public state college or university must also count for academic credit toward a degree or certificate program(s) at the receiving institution.

2.2. Two exceptions may be made to this general policy:

2.2.a. Those courses offered for remedial purposes in the basic academic skills areas (foundation programs);

2.2.b. Certain specialized courses designed to meet the continuing education needs of public and private school personnel.

2.3. Courses and classes not qualifying for academic credit may be assigned Continuing Education Unit (C.E.U.) value in accordance with standards established by the institutional governing board.

2.4. To fulfill the system master plan goal of meeting the workforce demands of employers and enhance economic development efforts in the state, institutions are encouraged and expected to utilize all sources of funding including but not limited to a) course and class fees, b) contract or gift funds, and c) state appropriated funds and grants.

W. Va. Code R. § 135-18-2