The program must be within the role and scope of the institution. The role and scope of each institution is established by the Coordinating Board, but these are flexible and subject to modification upon demonstration of good cause. Certain baccalaureate programs are common to the role and scope of undergraduate liberal arts institutions. On the other hand, professional programs such as nursing, medical technology, engineering, veterinary medicine, architecture, and optometry are not within the role and scope of such colleges, and approval of programs in these fields might necessitate a change or modification in the role and scope of the institution. Such a change or modification would require a decision concerning the long-range goals of the institution.

Source Note:The provisions of this §5.21 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976.