Programs and courses are designed to ensure an opportunity for reflection and for analysis of the subject matter. The institution offering programs and courses for abbreviated or concentrated time periods demonstrates that students completing these programs or courses acquire levels of knowledge, understanding, and competencies comparable to those expected in similar programs offered in more traditional time periods. Courses and programs offered for credit off campus or through continuing education, evening or week-end divisions are consistent with the educational objectives of the institution. Such activities are integral parts of the institution and maintain the same academic standards as courses and programs offered on campus. They receive sufficient support for instructional and other needs.
Students have ready access to appropriate learning resources.
The institution maintains direct and sole responsibility for the academic quality of all aspects of all programs and assures adequate resources to maintain quality. Clear descriptions of the circumstances and procedures for the use of such resources are readily available to students who require them. Conferences, institutes, workshops, or other instructional or enrichment activities that are sponsored by the institution or carry its name are compatible with its purposes and are administered within its organizational structure. The institution assumes responsibility for the appropriateness and integrity of such activities. The institution has the responsibility for the academic elements of all instructional programs and courses for which it awards institutional credit.