Bossier Parish Community College is in compliance with this federal requirement because the College conducts a regular cycle of program reviews for all degree programs. Program review at Bossier Parish Community College occurs on a five-year rotating basis, with the exception of allied health programs, which are reviewed annually. For all programs except General Studies, program reviews are conducted by the division chair and program coordinator assisted by the appropriate advisory committee for each program to ensure compliance with Louisiana Community and Technical College System policies, Louisiana State Board of Regents policies, applicable accrediting agency policies, and the needs of the community. Advisory Committee minutes reflect the role that advisory committees play in curriculum changes. The academic divisions must follow the College's established policies regarding the length of all degree programs, and this process includes careful attention to degree requirements.
In accordance with the Louisiana Board of Regents Academic Affairs Policy 2.15, BPCC requires the following:
- Technical Competency Area (TCA) awards include 1-12 credit hours;
- Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) includes 21-33 credit hours;
- Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) includes 30-42 credit hours;
- Technical Diploma (TD) includes 45-60 credit hours;
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS) includes 60-72 credit hours;
- Associate of Arts (AA) includes 60-72 credit hours;
- Associate of Science (AS) includes 60-72 credit hours.
All the degrees, certificates, and technical competency areas listed in the General Catalog 58-60 and the General Catalog 101-175 adhere to the policy established by the Louisiana Board of Regents. The BPCC Curriculum Committee reviews all new programs, additions, and deletions to established programs to ensure compliance with Regents policy. Curriculum Committee meeting minutes document the role of the committee when proposed changes to courses and programs are made.
All new programs must be approved first by the Division Chair, then the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, then by the Curriculum Committee. Next, approval is sought from the Louisiana Community and Technical College System Board of Supervisors. Finally, all new programs except TCAs must be approved by the Louisiana Board of Regents. This process helps to ensure the quality of programs offered as well as the appropriateness of the lengths of programs.
Bossier Parish Community College reviews all degree programs (except General Studies) to ensure compliance with Louisiana Community and Technical College System policies, Louisiana Board of Regents policies, and accrediting agency policies. During the review process, the College determines that all programs follow established policies regarding the length of the degree programs.
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