Wyo. Code R. 057-0001-6
Effective Date: 06/04/2001 to 01/22/2004
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 057.0001.6.06042001
Wyoming Statute 21-18-202(d) assigns the Commission's approval functions.
The chapter defines the Commission's approval functions
(a) The Commission reviews and approves or disapproves academic and vocational-technical programs based on student demand and need. Approval of allied health programs by the appropriate agency may also be required.
(b) Colleges will submit all proposed academic and vocational-technical programs with a substantial number of new courses to the Commission for approval.
(c) Colleges requesting new program approval shall submit an application addressing:
(i) the projected demand for graduates in the state and region for the five (5) year period from the proposed implementation date;
(ii) the documented citizen, business and industry input in program design and assessment (AAS or certificate);
(iii) the means by which the proposed program will coordinate internally and externally with other programs, colleges, and agencies;
(iv) the means for assessing student learning and completer follow-up per core indicators; and
(v) the program layout including course descriptions, program accreditation process (where applicable), and such other information as may be deemed relevant to assist in the program approval process.
(d) The Commission shall decide to approve, conditionally approve or not approve.
(e) If approved, implementation of the program may begin immediately thereafter. Should conditional approval be granted, implementation shall not start until all identified conditions have been acceptably met and approved by the Commission.
(f) A district may request to change a program at any time. Requests, including explanations, should be sent to Commission staff who will determine if changes are significant enough to warrant submission of a new program. In general, substantive changes will require Commission approval.
(a) The Commission shall approve enlargement of college districts that annex non-contiguous counties and formation of new college districts pursuant to W.S. 21-18-310 and 21-18-312.
(b) The Commission shall develop and maintain an information collection instrument to assist the Commission in decisions relative to the annexation of non-contiguous counties.
(c) The Commission shall develop and maintain a survey instrument to be utilized by parties seeking to form a new community college district.
(a) The community colleges will submit budget requests to the Commission in a format determined by the Department of Administration and Information. The Commission may require additional information, forms, formats, and other reports. The Commission will determine the date for submission.
(a) Colleges shall submit new capital construction project proposals pursuant to W.S. 21-18-202(d) (iv) to the Commission prior to April 1 of each year.
(b) Under special circumstances, a capital construction project proposal may be submitted for Commission consideration on a date after the April 1 deadline. Such proposals shall include a substantive rationale for not meeting the standard submission date. Proposals advanced under this provision shall be submitted 90 days prior to the Commission meeting at which approval is to be requested. Such proposals may not meet the timelines of the State Building Commission and may not be proposed to the legislature in the desired session.
(c) Capital construction project proposals shall be approved prior to securing construction funding, accepting title, or accepting grant awards. Reasonable expenses for planning, preliminary drawings, or legal work are permitted prior to approval. The Commission shall be advised of facility project applications submitted to external fund granting entities prior to submission of the application.
(d) Each college shall maintain a master plan for its campus and other facilities, submitted to the Commission only in conjunction with a request for approval of a capital construction project.
(e) Submission of a capital construction project proposal shall be in a format approved by the Commission and shall include:
(i) A current space utilization study.
(A) Space utilization standards for academic and administrative office and support space, instructional space, library space, special-purpose spaces and nonassignable areas, research space, auxiliary space, and hybrid spaces shall conform to the methodology of the Wyoming Community College Commission Facilities Policies and Procedures Handbook.
(B) Project proposals shall conform to the space utilization standards for the type of space under consideration. New space that exceeds utilization standards as demonstrated by the space utilization report shall not be considered for approval unless justified and documented for a unique purpose.
(ii) Assurance that the proposed project conforms to the college’s master plan.
(f) Colleges shall provide assurance that the cost of meeting standards for all environmental, health or safety code liabilities associated with the acquisition of previously owned buildings or renovation of acquired facilities would be the responsibility of the college involved.
(g) The Contingency Reserve Account shall be used to supplement college budgets for emergency repairs and preventative maintenance as provided in the funding allocation model (Chapter 5, Commission Rules). Contingency Reserve Account funds shall be allocated as approved by the Commission and as they become available.