4.8 Credentialing of Temporary Part-Time, Adjunct and Customized Training Faculty Teaching for Credit – Exceptions Policy
Related Minnesota State Board Policy: 3.32 Faculty Qualifications
Related Minnesota State Board Procedure: 3.32.1 Faculty Qualifications
Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to comply with Minnesota State Board Policy 3.32 and Procedure 3.32.1 (Part 7, Subpart C, 2a-e, 3)
Part 1. Definitions
Credential evaluation
The process for evaluating an individual’s education and experiences in accordance with established minimum qualifications.
Faculty member and faculty work
Individuals who teach credit-based courses, engage in research, and/or provide a variety of academic services for the direct learning benefit of students.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
One of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. HLC accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the North Central region, which includes Minnesota. The colleges and universities of Minnesota State are members of HLC.
Minimum qualifications
The minimum requirements used in credential evaluations.
Part 2. Policy Statement
An individual offered employment as a faculty member or any individual assigned to perform faculty work shall meet established minimum qualifications. Minimum qualifications established for faculty work will meet the guidelines and assumed practices set forth by HLC.
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