Credit From Full Time Faculty
Issuing Office
Office of the Provost
Affected Parties
Faculty
Policy Language
At least 50 percent of the credit hours awarded in any degree program shall be taught by full-time faculty.
Policy Rationale
This policy exists to satisfy SACSCOC criteria 6.1
Definition of Glossary Terms
None specified
Procedures
Regular audits are completed to ensure that 50% of the credit hours awarded in any degree program are taught by full-time faculty.
Sanctions
Provost Office notifies Dean of College/School when audit reports that this standard has not been met and necessary steps are taken to adjust faculty assignments to meet the policy.
Exceptions
Requests for an exception to this policy must be submitted in writing adequately justifying the employment of part-time, but qualified, professional instructors to the Office of the Provost, who shall make a final determination.
Date of Last Review
8/26/2019
Date for Review
8/26/2024