Policy Statement Distinguished Faculty Titles may be awarded to qualified faculty in recognition of distinguished excellence in research, teaching, and/or patient care. Different categories of distinguished faculty titles have been established by Board of Regents Policy 8.3.2.2, as described below, to represent a broad range of diverse specialties within an […]
Curriculum Approval
Policy Statement Augusta University (“AU”) faculty, as defined in the Bylaws of the University Senate, develop and approve curricula for all academic programs. This policy articulates the approval process for changes to the curriculum by any college or department at AU. Such changes may include modifications of existing academic programs […]
Curriculum and Academic Program Approval
Policy Statement Augusta University (“AU”) faculty, as defined in the Bylaws of the University Senate, develop and approve curricula for all academic programs, which includes degrees, certificates, and minors. This policy articulates the approval process for changes to the curriculum by any college or department at AU. Such changes may […]
Credit for Prior Learning Policy
Policy Statement Credit toward undergraduate and graduate degrees may be awarded for college-level credit earned through standardized placement or field examinations such as Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), Scholastic Aptitude Subject Test II, Augusta University departmental examinations, or for significant, documented, experiential learning (e.g., […]
Course Numbering, Cross-Listing, Cross-Leveling, and Suffixes Policy
Policy Statement Augusta University (“AU”) courses must conform to an established numbering system (Prefix, Course Number, Course Suffix) to ensure appropriate levels of rigor for the academic program(s) with which the courses are associated. Course prefixes must match University System of Georgia (USG) established prefixes, if applicable. Courses that are […]
Contract Renewal Policy
Policy Statement In accordance with Board of Regents policy, the President of Georgia Regents University, or his/her designee, will notify in writing all full-time non-tenured faculty who have been awarded academic rank and are employed under written contract whether or not an employment contract for the succeeding year will be […]
Community Borrowers Policy
Policy Statement Who is eligible for community borrower membership? Community Borrowers are defined as Georgia (GA) residents, 18 years of age or older, who are not affiliated with the University System of Georgia. Proof of age, identification, and residence are required. Acceptable proof of age and identification includes any valid […]
Classification of Undergraduate Students
Policy Statement Undergraduate students at Augusta University (“AU”) are classified based on the number of academic credit hours earned: Freshman, less than 30 hours; Sophomore, 30 – 59 hours; Junior, 60 – 89 hours; Senior 90 or more hours. Affected stakeholders All entities and persons within the Enterprise that are […]
Change in Name of Academic Program, Degree, Center, Institute, or Academic Department
Policy Statement Any change in the name of an academic program, degree, center, institute, or academic department at Augusta University (“AU”) must be approved at the institutional level. Any proposed change requiring Board of Regents (BOR) approval must be submitted by the BOR published deadline. Affected stakeholders All entities and […]
Certificate Program Approval Policy
Policy Statement Certificate programs consistent with the mission of Augusta University can be offered according to Board of Regents guidelines. The certificate award shows satisfactory completion of a prescribed program of study. Certificate programs shall be developed and approved by the appropriate program, curriculum committee, college, and institution. This policy […]