FACULTY GUIDELINES

Credentialing Parameters for Particular Disciplines

Degrees and course work must be obtained from institutions that are “regionally accredited” through the (1) Middle States, (2) New England, (3) North Central, (4) Northwest, (5) Southern or (6) Western associations or commissions. Any deviation from this practice must be approved by the President of the College or his designee in conjunction with the Vice President, Human Resources and Diversity or appropriate credentiling authority.  International credentials must be assessed as equivalent academic preparation by an approved evaluation service.

Course work submitted by the faculty applicant as graduate credit must be clearly designated by the granting institution as part of a graduate program, or formally validated by the granting institution as graduate level study.  Official documentation must be provided by the granting institution.
 

DISCIPLINE AREA
Student Life Skills

Course Prefix T
(Transfer)		 N
(Non-Transfer)		 Minimum Requirements
SLS 1101, SLS 1122,
    Faculty teaching Student Life Skills (SLS) curriculum must hold a master's degree. Design and content is based on the development of academic skills needed to be a successful college student including learning strategies, library research, text comprehension, note taking, test preparation, etc. Those who have successfully completed graduate programs can model and teach these skills to undergraduate students. In addition, SLS teaching assignments require completion of a formal faculty training program which addresses career options, educational planning and student assessment.
SLS 2940   Faculty teaching Service Learning (SLS) curriculum must hold a master's degree. Design and content is based on the need to foster a sense of community and service which is tied to academic retention. Those who have successfully completed graduate programs can model and teach these skills to undergraduate students. In addition, SLS teaching assignments require completion of a formal faculty training program which addresses development of site selection, community service plans, and career options with non-profit organizations.