Compliance Certification
Federal Requirements 4
F.R. 4.1
F.R. 4.2
F.R. 4.3
F.R. 4.4
F.R. 4.5
F.R. 4.6
F.R. 4.7
F.R. 4.8
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4.1 When evaluating success with respect to student achievement in relation to the institution’s mission, the institution includes, as appropriate, consideration of course completion, state licensing examinations, and job placement rates
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All academic departments are expected to develop student-learning outcomes for each curriculum, assess the outcomes, and utilize the results to improve the programs as part of the on-going planning and review process. This is an integral part of the university’s
Institutional Effectiveness
program. The university has also instituted regular program reviews for all programs not reviewed by an external review agency such as AACSB, ABET, NCATE, etc.
The Provost has delegated program reviews at both the graduate and undergraduate levels to the Dean of the Graduate School. The current review schedule is available online. Academic Program Review Policy requires programs to provide the number of currently enrolled majors, the number of graduates from the program in the last 10 years, any awards or special recognition garnered by students and graduates, as well as evaluations from exit surveys (Self-Study items 7,9, 16 & 20).
Supporting Documentation and Evidence
Academic Program Review Policy
resources/UNO_acad_prog_review.pdf
Program Review Schedule
Self Study (Adobe p. 4)
4.2 The institution maintains a curriculum that is directly related and appropriate to the purpose and goals of the institution and the diplomas, certificates or degrees awarded.
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The degree programs at the University of New Orleans help to fulfill the university's mission. The Louisiana Board of Regents, in its Master Plan for Public Postsecondary Education: 2001, (Adobe p. 51)
categorizes the University of New Orleans "as an SREB Four-Year 2 institution, as a Carnegie Master’s Doctoral/ Research University–Intensive, and as a COC/SACS Level VI institution. It is committed to graduate education through the doctorate, will conduct research appropriate to the level of academic programs offered, and will have a defined ratio of undergraduate to graduate enrollment. The university does not offer associate degree programs. At a minimum, the university will implement Selective II admissions criteria." (Adobe p. 51)
The University of New Orleans Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog 2003-2005 (Adobe p. 11) lists the degree programs offered and summarizes the curricular requirements for each field of study. The baccalaureate degree programs at the University of New Orleans range from 120 semesters hours to 153 semester hours. All undergraduate students at the University of New Orleans must satisfy the General Education requirements (Adobe p. 34) to graduate. For graduate courses, the catalog provides the minimum semester-hour requirements for each degree with a minimum of 30 semester hours of course work beyond the baccalaureate for the Master's degree and a minimum of 60 semester hours of course work beyond the baccalaureate for a doctoral degree. The doctorate is not awarded solely on the basis of study, however faithful, extending over any prescribed period of time. This degree is conferred only for work of distinction in which the student displays power of original scholarship and only in recognition of achievement and marked ability.
The LSU System and AP New
assign primary authority in curriculum matters to the faculty. The Faculty Council Committee on Courses and Curricula provides primary oversight for undergraduate curricula, and the Graduate Council
for graduate curricula. These faculty committees review all program proposals and program changes to ensure the rigor and relevance of each program.
In addition, the
program review process,
whether conducted by an external accrediting body or by the university’s internal procedures, requires careful program review by the faculty of the department and further review by one or more external reviewers.
Supporting Documentation and Evidence
AP New Courses and Curriculum
Graduate Council
Louisiana Board of Regents, Master Plan for Public Postsecondary
Education: 2001 (Adobe p. 51)
Mission Statement
Program Review Process
University of New Orleans Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog 2003-2005: Academic Programs (Adobe p. 11)
University of New Orleans Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog 2003-2005: General Education Requirements (Adobe p. 34)
4.3 The institution makes available to students and the public current academic calendars, grading policies, and refund policies.
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Current academic calendars,
grading policies,
and refund policies (Adobe p. 19)
are published in print and online Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog 2003-2005 as well as in the Class Bulletin published each semester. This information is also available on the university website.
Supporting Documentation and Evidence
Academic Calendars 2000 - 2005
Grading Policy in Faculty Handbook
Administrative Policy and Procedure (AP) 51.1: "General Student Appeals Procedure for Student Appeals Not Covered by Specific Procedures"
Student Refund of Fees Information (Adobe p. 19)
4.4 The institution demonstrates that program length is appropriate for each of the degrees offered
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All degree programs meet minimum requirements as established by SACS and the Department of Education. Baccalaureate degree programs at the university range from 120 to 153 semester hours, Master’s programs range from 30 to 60 semester hours and may or may not include a thesis, and all doctoral programs are a minimum of 60 semester hours past the hours required for the baccalaureate degree. All undergraduate students must satisfy the
General Education requirements (Adobe p. 37)
in order to graduate.
Degree requirements
are defined under each curriculum in the 2003-2005 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog. Length and content are commensurate with other accredited universities as established by SACS.
As established by the Courses and Curricula Committee, all educational programs are approved by faculty in the department, the College Courses and Curricula Committee, the Dean, the University Courses and Curricula Committee, the Provost, and the Chancellor. The Graduate Council must also approve any courses or programs at the graduate level. All new programs must be approved by the
LSU System Board of Supervisors,
as well as the
Louisiana Board of Regents.
Supporting Documentation and Evidence
Administrative Policy & Procedure (AP) 2.7: "Departmental Governance -- Academic Departments"
Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU System Board of Supervisors
86256bf9006c3bfb/6BC07CF5353512B186256CBE007190A5/$File/
Complete+Bylaws+Oct.+2003.pdfLouisiana Board of Regents
Louisiana Board of Regents (Academic Affairs Policy 2.04:
"Letters of Intent for Projected New Academic Program")
Louisiana Board of Regents (Academic Affairs:
"Guidelines: Proposal of a New Academic Program")
LSU System Board of Supervisors
University of New Orleans Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog 2003-2005: Degree Requirements
University of New Orleans Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog 2003-2005: General Education Requirements (Adobe p. 37)
4.5 The institution has adequate procedures for addressing written student complaints and is responsible for demonstrating that it follows those procedures when resolving student complaints. (See Commission policy "The Review of Complaints Involving the Commission or its Accredited Institutions.")
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The University of New Orleans has procedures for addressing written student complaints in all areas.
Grade appeal policies for both undergraduate and graduate students are outlined in the
University of New Orleans Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog 2003-2005 (Adobe p. 36.)
These policies provide the student with a safeguard against receiving an unfair final grade in a course, while at the same time respecting the academic freedom of the instructor, which is vital to the integrity of the teaching process.
The University of New Orleans recognizes that, on rare occasions, serious extenuating circumstances may prevent the student from adhering to the established policies and procedures of the university, including observing published deadline dates for dropping a course or resigning from the university. The University Appeal Form, available in the
Registrar's Office
and all academic Dean's offices, is designed for these circumstances.
The University of New Orleans is a multicultural community composed of diverse students, faculty, and staff. A fundamental principle of the University of New Orleans is that there be an environment of mutual tolerance and respect, which is free of hostility toward, discrimination against, or harassment of any person based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Every member of the university community is held strictly accountable for his or her behavior with regard to this standard. Policies relating to these matters are published by the Office of Equal Opportunity. Each major unit has a staff person designated as the Equity Officer. Complaints may be filed with any equity officer or with the Director of Equal Employment Opportunity who investigates complaints of discrimination. The Equity Officer reports directly to the Chancellor.
The
University of New Orleans Judicial Code
is predicated on the university's legal right and moral obligation to establish reasonable rules for academic and personal conduct and to deny admission to applicants or continued enrollment to students who do not meet or maintain these standards. The university does, in addition, reserve the right to review any action taken by civil or judicial authorities regarding its students or student organizations. Special conditions such as counseling and/or sanctions may be imposed on students or student organizations who are found in violation of these standards. The Code attempts to make expectations clear and to provide substantive and procedural due process through the procedures outlined in the Code. The Judicial Code is administered by the Associate Dean of Student Life for Judicial Affairs.
Other avenues of appeal include the Student Financial Aid Appeals Process and the Traffic and Parking Violations Appeals Procedure. Finally, Administrative Policy and Procedure Statement AP new is designed for students to question formally the application of any university regulation, rule, policy, requirement, or procedure not otherwise covered by an established procedure.
Supporting Documentation and Evidence
(AP) 26.1: Information and Procedures Pertaining to Courses
(AP) 26.2: "General Student Appeals Procedure for Student Appeals Not Covered by Specific Procedures"
Grade Appeal Policy
Registrar's Office
University of New Orleans Faculty Handbook, Section 3.0 Students
University of New Orleans Student Handbook 2004-2005 (Includes the university's Judicial Code)
University of New Orleans Student Policy Manual
4.6 Recruitment materials and presentations accurately represent the institution's practices and policies.
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Recruitment materials and presentations are, by policy and standard practice, reviewed by the Office of Admissions, by other appropriate academic and administrative departments, and by the Office of Marketing and Communications for accuracy and the proper implementation of the university's
Administrative Policy and Procedure 47.4: "University Printed Materials."
In addition, recruitment materials and presentations are reviewed by the Office of Admissions for compliance with the
National Association for College Admission Counseling's (NACAC) Statement of Principles of Good Practice on Promotion and Recruitment, Section I-A.
NACAC's Code of Ethics was developed to guide and direct ethical practices in university recruitment and admissions and was co-drafted by the American Associate of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, The College Board, the American Council on Education, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Student Association, and the American School Counselor Association.
Supporting Documentation and Evidence
Administrative Policy and Procedure (AP) 47.4: "University Printed Materials"
National Association for College Admission Counseling: "Statement of
Principles of Good Practice"
4.7 The institution publishes the name of its primary accreditor and its address and phone number. (The publication of this information is presented so that it is clear that inquiries to the Commission should relate only to the accreditation status of the institution, and not to general admission information.)
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The electronic
University of New Orleans Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog 2003-2005 (Adobe p. 12) states that the University of New Orleans is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, Master's, and doctoral degrees. This information will appear in the print version of the 2005-2006 catalog, which will be available in June 2005.
Supporting Documentation and Evidence
University of New Orleans Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog 2003-2005
4.8.The institution is in compliance with its program responsibilities under Title IV of the 1998 Higher Education Amendments. (In reviewing the institution’s compliance with these program responsibilities, the Commission relies on documentation forwarded to it by the Secretary of Education.) (Applies only to those institutions receiving Title IV funding.)
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The University of New Orleans completed re-authorization by the Department of Education in 2001 and is in good standing until 2006 as evidenced by the Program Participation Agreement.
Financial information is provided to students on the
Office of Financial Aid
website. (Scroll down the page for information on specific types of Federal Financial Aid Programs: "Grants," "Loans," "Scholarships," and "Work-Study.")
is available online through an offsite weblink.
Supporting Documentation and Evidence
Letter dated May 10, 2000, U.S. Department of Education, approval of University of New Orleans' Participation Agreement
Loan Counseling
Office of Financial Aid
Program Participation Agreement with expiration date of June 30, 2006.
U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid School Eligibility Channel, Dallas Case Management Team, Acknowledgement Notice (Third Party Servicer Changed Official) dated 4/27/2004.