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Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 10a - State Systems of Higher Education › 34 - Licensure and Accreditation of Institutions and Programs of Higher Learning › Article ONE - Policies and Procedures › Section 10a-34-7 - Advisory committee on accreditation

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Purpose.
An Advisory Committee on Accreditation shall advise the Board and the Commissioner on matters relating to licensure and accreditation of institutions and programs of higher learning operating in the State of Connecticut. The primary responsibility of the committee shall be to participate in the quality assessment process, in accordance with the provisions of Section 10a-34-6 of these regulations.
(b)
Membership.
The committee shall consist of at least 12 regular members and 12 alternates appointed by the Board. The committee shall include equal representation of public and independent institutions. Among the representatives of public institutions, there shall be representation from all constituent units. The committee also shall include two representatives of the public at large. Nominees shall be solicited from the Connecticut Council on Higher Education and/or from accredited institutions and public constituent units as defined in Section 10a-1 of the General Statutes and from other appropriate organizations.
(c)
Terms of office.
Each member of the committee shall be appointed to serve for three years. In order to ensure continuity of membership, initial appointments shall be staggered as follows: one-third for one-year terms; one-third for two-year terms; and one-third for three-year terms. No member of the committee may serve more than two consecutive terms.
(d)
Chairperson.
The chairperson of the committee shall be elected by the committee for a one-year term. No chairperson may serve more than two consecutive terms.
(e) No member of the committee shall participate in any deliberations involving an application from his or her institution.
(f) The committee shall receive staff support from Department of Higher Education staff designated by the Commissioner.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 10a - State Systems of Higher Education › 34 - Licensure and Accreditation of Institutions and Programs of Higher Learning › Article ONE - Policies and Procedures › Section 10a-34-8 - Penalties

Current through July 10, 2024
Any institution found by the Board, in accordance with due process, to be out of compliance with the provisions of these regulations shall be subject to penalties provided in subsection (g) of Section 10a-34 of the General Statutes. In addition, any program found to be out of compliance with these regulations may be removed from the Board's list of approved programs, and the Board may order such notice of its findings as it deems reasonable to the public and any person(s) or group(s) whom the Board shall designate.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 10a - State Systems of Higher Education › 34 - Licensure and Accreditation of Institutions and Programs of Higher Learning › Article TWO - Approval Standards › Section 10a-34-9 - Approval standards-general

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Intent.
It is the intent of the Board of Governors that all institutions and programs of higher learning operating in Connecticut shall be in substantial compliance with the approval standards outlined in Sections 10a-34-9 through 10a-34-24, inclusive, of these regulations. The objective of the Board is to ensure that every institution and program meets acceptable levels of quality. Proposed public institutions and public institutions applying for approval of a new program also must comply with the requirements of subsection (b) (2) of Section 10a-34-1 of these regulations.
(b)
Specialized accreditation.
Where applicable, the institution shall indicate plans concerning regional, specialized or professional accreditation. In any evaluation of a program for licensure or accreditation by the Board, reference may be made to the standards of any applicable nationally recognized accrediting association. If specialized or professional accreditation is required before graduates of an institution or program can qualify to practice the profession for which they are being trained, the institution shall be required to apply for and obtain such accreditation as soon as it meets the eligibility requirements of the accrediting association.
(c)
Existing institutions and programs.
All institutions and programs which are in compliance, on the effective date of Sections 10a-34-11 through 10a-34-24, inclusive, with the provisions of Sections 10-330-1 through 10-330-20, inclusive, in effect immediately prior to the effective date of said Sections 10a-34-1 through 10a-34-24, inclusive, will be allowed two years to come into compliance with the standards in Sections 10a-34-9 through 10a-34-24, inclusive, of these regulations. Any institution adversely affected by this subsection may apply to the Board for a temporary extension. The Board may grant an extension if, in the judgment of the Board, the institution is making substantial progress toward implementation of Board requirements.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 10a - State Systems of Higher Education › 34 - Licensure and Accreditation of Institutions and Programs of Higher Learning › Article TWO - Approval Standards › Section 10a-34-10 - Purposes and objectives

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Eligibility for licensure or accreditation of an institution of higher learning shall be based on (1) evidence that the primary purposes of the institution are educational in nature and (2) demonstration that the purposes and objectives of the institution are appropriate to higher education in level, standards, and quality.
(b) The purposes and objectives of an institution or program shall be clear and realistic with reference to both educational outcomes and the clienteles to be served (students, employers, professional groups, etc.). Program purposes and objectives also shall be consistent with and clearly related to the purposes and objectives of the institution.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 10a - State Systems of Higher Education › 34 - Licensure and Accreditation of Institutions and Programs of Higher Learning › Article TWO - Approval Standards › Section 10a-34-11 - Administration

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Ownership and control.
The ownership, control and type of legal organization of an institution shall be publicly stated, together with the names of all officers, trustees, owners and administrators.
(b)
Governing board.
(1) There shall be an institutional governing board such as a board of directors or a board of trustees whose powers and duties are outlined in written documents.
(2) There shall be full disclosure of the nature and extent of any direct or indirect financial interest in the institution of each member of the governing board. The membership of the board shall include individuals who represent the public interest and who derive no financial gain from the operation of the institution.
(3) The responsibilities of the board shall include the determination and maintenance of adequate general policies and the appointment of a competent professional staff for administration and teaching. There shall be a distinction among the roles and personnel of the board and the administration to ensure the appropriate separation of these functions.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 10a - State Systems of Higher Education › 34 - Licensure and Accreditation of Institutions and Programs of Higher Learning › Article TWO - Approval Standards › Section 10a-34-12 - Adequacy of resources

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Financial resources.
The financial resources of an institution shall be adequate for the effective achievement of the purposes and objectives of the institution and each of its programs, and for meeting obligations to the staff, students and all persons to be served by the institution.
(b)
Financial management.
An institution applying for approval shall clarify whether it will be operating on a nonprofit or proprietary basis. No part of the income of a nonprofit institution may be distributed to its directors or officers except for payment of reasonable compensation for expenses.
(c)
Financial records.
The financial records of an institution shall be maintained in such form that evaluation of its financial status is possible at any time. There shall be an annual financial statement which shall be audited annually by an independent public accountant authorized to practice under Chapter 389 of the General Statutes or by a state auditor. Copies of financial statements and audit reports shall be made available at the time of each institutional evaluation and otherwise upon request.
(d)
New programs.
An application for a new program shall include a complete and realistic plan for implementing and financing the proposed program during the first cycle of operation, based on projected enrollment levels; the nature and extent of instructional services required; the availability of existing resources to support the program; additional resource requirements; and projected sources of funding. If resources to operate a program are to be provided totally or in part through reallocation of existing resources, the institution shall identify the resources to be employed and explain how existing programs will be affected. Reallocation of resources to meet new and changing needs is encouraged, provided such reallocation does not reduce the quality of continuing programs below acceptable levels.
(e)
Continuing programs.
An application for relicensure or accreditation shall include a copy of the original resource plan and a status report on the implementation of the plan, including but not limited to actual enrollment levels; instructional services provided; resources allocated to the program; and revenues and expenditures.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 10a - State Systems of Higher Education › 34 - Licensure and Accreditation of Institutions and Programs of Higher Learning › Article TWO - Approval Standards › Section 10a-34-13 - Faculty

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
General requirement.
Institutions shall employ a sufficient number of qualified faculty to support all areas of instruction required for completion of all programs. Each academic program shall employ at least one full-time faculty member with credentials suited to the field and level of the program. There shall be a reasonable ratio of full-time and part-time and adjunct faculty for each program.
(b)
Qualifications.
Faculty members shall have appropriate degrees from regionally accredited institutions or in accordance with constituent unit or institutional policy they shall demonstrate an equivalent level of competence in the specific subject areas they are assigned to teach. The master's degree shall be the minimum qualification for teaching undergraduate courses. In the case of graduate programs, each faculty member shall have a terminal degree in an appropriate field of study and at least one full-time faculty member assigned to the program shall have a minimum of three years' experience as a faculty member in a similar program. The application shall include the names of all faculty members assigned to teach in the program, together with their titles, degrees and degree fields, areas of specialization, and course assignments. The application also shall include a statement of the minimum qualifications for faculty who may be assigned to teach in the program.
(c)
Assignments.
Faculty members' responsibilities shall include: broadening professional knowledge, preparing course materials, advising students, and carrying out other academic responsibilities appropriate to their position, in addition to performing assigned teaching, research, and administrative duties. Provision should be made for part-time and adjunct faculty to participate in departmental and general faculty meetings and other activities.
(d)
Academic advising.
Adequate provision shall be made for students to confer with faculty and qualified counseling staff outside of class.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 10a - State Systems of Higher Education › 34 - Licensure and Accreditation of Institutions and Programs of Higher Learning › Article TWO - Approval Standards › Section 10a-34-14 - Admissions requirements

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Published admissions standards shall be so structured that they result in the admission of those qualified to accomplish work at the level at which each program is offered.
(b) Any institution that admits students to an undergraduate program without adequate preparation shall make provision for placement testing, counseling, and compensatory services.
(c) Admission to any undergraduate program shall require, at a minimum, graduation from an accredited secondary school or the equivalent.
(d) Admission to a graduate or first professional master's or doctor's degree program shall require, at a minimum, graduation from an appropriate bachelor's degree program, or the equivalent as determined by the Board.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 10a - State Systems of Higher Education › 34 - Licensure and Accreditation of Institutions and Programs of Higher Learning › Article TWO - Approval Standards › Section 10a-34-16 - Credit for prior learning

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Transfer credit and credit for noncollegiate sponsored instruction.
(1) Appropriate allowance of credit to students for relevant subject matter mastered through instruction at institutions of higher learning accredited by the Board or by a regional accrediting association and colleges and universities of known and demonstrable high quality located outside the United States may be given and is encouraged.
(2) Award of credit for studies completed at nonaccredited colleges and universities and noncollegiate institutions shall be based on an evaluation of prior experiential learning pursuant to subsection (b) of Section 10a-34-16 of these regulations or on course evaluation procedures approved by the Department of Higher Education.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 10a - State Systems of Higher Education › 34 - Licensure and Accreditation of Institutions and Programs of Higher Learning › Article TWO - Approval Standards › Section 10a-34-17 - Graduation requirements

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Credit awarded for remedial instruction shall not be applied toward the graduation requirements for a degree.
(b) Undergraduate degree requirements shall include a provision that each student must complete at least 25 percent of the minimum credit requirements for the degree as prescribed in subsection (e) of Section 10a-34-17 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies through course work at the institution awarding the degree. The Board for State Academic Awards is exempted from this requirement.
(c) The requirements for a master's degree shall include at least one of the following: comprehensive examination, writing a thesis based on independent research, or completing an appropriate special project.
(d) Doctoral degree requirements shall include a provision that each student must complete the equivalent of at least one year of full-time study through resident instruction at the institution awarding the degree.
(1) Graduate doctor's degree means an award for advanced study beyond the master's degree, including a thesis or dissertation based on original or applied research.
(2) First-professional doctor's degree means an award for professional study at the collegiate level including advanced study at the postbaccalaureate level leading to practice in a licensed occupation.
(3) The requirements for a graduate doctor's degree shall include a comprehensive examination, completion of a substantial report on original research or an independent investigation of a topic of significance in the field of study and the equivalent of at least three years of full-time graduate-level studies beyond the baccalaureate;
(4) The requirements for a first-professional doctor's degree shall include the completion of appropriate academic, preprofessional and clinical prerequisites which, at the minimum, meet the requirements to become licensed in a recognized profession, except that for first professional doctor's programs the total registered time to degree, including both pre-professional and professional study, shall be at least six academic years of which two must be post baccalaureate.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 10a - State Systems of Higher Education › 34 - Licensure and Accreditation of Institutions and Programs of Higher Learning › Article TWO - Approval Standards › Section 10a-34-18 - Library and learning resources

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Adequate resources.
The institution shall be required to demonstrate that its library includes or will include sufficient printed materials and other learning resources to support the needs of each program. The adequacy of library materials and other learning resources shall be determined by reference to the number, variety, currency and suitability of books, periodicals, newspapers, microforms, audiovisual aids and other materials in the collection; library hours, location and accessibility of these materials; the annual budget for purchase of new books and other materials; and the method of selection of new materials. Sufficient budget support shall be available to ensure continuous development of the library collection and the adaptation of library resources to student needs.
(b)
Resource sharing.
Inter-institutional cooperative arrangements for sharing learning resources are encouraged, provided that such arrangements shall be used only to supplement the basic library services provided by the institution. If students enrolled in a program will be required to rely in part upon the library holdings of another institution or organization, the institution offering the program shall be required to (1) demonstrate that such holdings are adequate to support both the program in question and the programs of the cooperating institution and (2) provide written verification from the cooperating institution that students enrolled in the program will have adequate access to these holdings and to the necessary support services of the cooperating library on the same basis as the regular patrons of the library.
(c)
Library personnel.
The planning coordination and direction of library and learning resource activities shall be the responsibility of personnel with appropriate training, including both professional and support staff. Faculty shall be involved in the selection of new library materials and learning resources.
(d)
Off-campus programs.
Library support for off-campus programs is subject to the following requirements:
(1) There shall be provision for a core collection, including both circulating and reference materials sufficient to meet the needs of both students and faculty, to be provided either at the site or via written agreement with a nearby library.
(2) There shall be provision for a reserve reading collection at or near the site.
(3) There shall be provision for professional library staff support for library services at or near the off-campus site.
(4) There shall be provision for additional materials to supplement the core collection, e.g., through computerized bibliographic access and a document delivery system.
(5) There shall be provision for adequate annual budget support for library resources at or near the site.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 10a - State Systems of Higher Education › 34 - Licensure and Accreditation of Institutions and Programs of Higher Learning › Article TWO - Approval Standards › Section 10a-34-19 - Facilities and equipment

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Physical plant.
The physical plant shall meet the following general tests:
(1) adequate size to accommodate the students enrolled:
(2) availability at appropriate hours;
(3) safety and high maintenance standards;
(4) adequate health standards and lighting.
Physical facilities shall comply with all local and state laws governing such facilities, particularly with respect to fire, safety, and health and access for the handicapped as evidenced by current certifications of such compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 10a - State Systems of Higher Education › 34 - Licensure and Accreditation of Institutions and Programs of Higher Learning › Article TWO - Approval Standards › Section 10a-34-20 - Catalogs and program advertising

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Institutional catalog(s).
Each institution shall publish an appropriate catalog, to be updated at least every two years, which includes at least the following information: date of publication; a table of contents; the purposes, objectives and history of the institution; accreditation status; a description of facilities; members of the board of control; the names, positions and earned degrees of all administrators and faculty members; student personnel policies; a calendar; admissions requirements; credit for prior learning; standards of progress; grading policies, graduation requirements; degrees and curricula offered; course descriptions; tuition, fees and other charges; a refund policy; and sources of student financial aid.
(b)
Program requirements.
Catalog descriptions of program offerings shall provide at least the following information: the purposes and objectives of the program; a complete description of all program requirements; a list of faculty members; and a list of courses offered, together with course descriptions, credits and prerequisites.
(c)
Advertising.
All advertising and publications shall describe the programs and services of the institution in language that is accurate, clear and unambiguous. No new program or program modification may be advertised or listed in the institution's catalog until it has received requisite approval from the Board.
(d)
Licensed and certified occupations.
For each program that prepares students for occupations that require licensure or certification, the institution shall include in its publications a statement that indicates whether or not the appropriate agency or association recognizes the program for purposes of licensure or certification in that occupation. If the licensing authority does not review and approve academic institutions or programs, the institution shall provide the name and address of the licensing authority and shall indicate that a license is required to practice in the occupation for which the student is being trained.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 10a - State Systems of Higher Education › 34 - Licensure and Accreditation of Institutions and Programs of Higher Learning › Article TWO - Approval Standards › Section 10a-34-22 - Transcripts and student records

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Academic records.
For each student who enrolls, the institution shall prepare, permanently file, and have available a transcript or comparable record that specifies all credit instruction attempted or completed by the student. Courses dropped by the student prior to the expiration of the institution's grace period need not be recorded. Each course entry shall include a title, the number of credits awarded, a grade and the year completed. The transcript shall separately identify all credits awarded by transfer and for experiential learning, correspondence courses, and credit by examination. In the case of credit awarded for experiential learning, there shall be supporting documentation on file that specifies the experience for which credit was awarded, the method(s) of assessment, the names of faculty members and administrators who recommended approval of credit, and the number of credits awarded.
(b)
Financial records.
The financial records of the institution shall show clearly the amounts of money paid and the balance due from each student for tuition and other charges.
(c)
Alumni records.
Alumni records should include evidence of job placement, advanced or postgraduate study, and other institutions to which students transfer.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 10a - State Systems of Higher Education › 34 - Licensure and Accreditation of Institutions and Programs of Higher Learning › Article TWO - Approval Standards › Section 10a-34-23 - Off-campus instruction, correspondence courses, and use of electronic media

Current through July 10, 2024
All credit instruction offered by an accredited institution away from the institution's primary campus or by correspondence, or through the electronic media, or other means of distance education, shall meet the same standards required of instruction offered on campus, including but not limited to the following:
(a) All credit instruction shall be consistent with the overall purposes and objectives of the offering institution.
(b) Standards for admission shall be the same as the standards applicable to students enrolled on the primary campus.
(c) There shall be qualified faculty or staff responsible for the coordination of off-campus instruction.
(d) The quality of off-campus instruction, including faculty selection and course approval, shall be the responsibility of the same academic unit which administers the program on the primary campus.
(e) All curricula shall be derived directly from approved programs. Each course shall be consistent in quality, content and standards with resident courses offered on the primary campus.
(f) Instruction shall be delivered by qualified instructional staff pursuant to Section 10a-34-13 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
(g) All students shall have access to adequate facilities, equipment, library resources, academic advising and other necessary instructional support services, in accordance with the provisions of Sections 10a-34-9 through 10a-34-24, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. An institution providing instruction and programs by means of distance education may demonstrate compliance with the Board's approval standards through means equivalent to those used for resident instruction.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 10a - State Systems of Higher Education › 34 - Licensure and Accreditation of Institutions and Programs of Higher Learning › Article TWO - Approval Standards › Section 10a-34-24 - Programs offered by out-of-state institutions

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Eligibility.
Any institution with a physical presence in the state shall be subject to the requirements of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. To be eligible for licensure to operate a program in Connecticut, an institution chartered or incorporated in another state must be fully accredited by a nationally recognized regional accrediting association and legally authorized to operate as an institution of higher learning and confer degrees in its home state.
(b)
Licensure requirements.
The institution shall be required to demonstrate compliance with all applicable procedures and standards in Sections 10a-34-9 through 10a-34-24, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies as they apply to the program(s) to be offered in Connecticut. In addition, there shall be qualified on-site administrative staff responsible for the overall administrative operation of all educational activities, to include instruction, counseling, advising, library services and maintenance of academic records.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 10a - State Systems of Higher Education › 169 - Student Financial Aid › Section 10a-169-1 - Definitions

Current through July 10, 2024
When used in Sections 10a-169-2 through 10a-169-4 of these regulations,
(a) "Board" is the Board of Governors of Higher Education.
(b) "Parental contribution" means the amount of money that the parents of a student are expected to annually contribute for educational costs from their annual income and assets based upon the federal needs analysis formula.
(c) "Financial need" means the difference between the cost of an education at a particular institution and the family contribution.
(d) "Full-time student" means a student who is enrolled and matriculated for at least twelve semester hours or the equivalent thereof.
(e) "Part-time student" means a student who is enrolled and matriculated for at least six semester hours or the equivalent but less than twelve semester hours or the equivalent.
(f) "Performance on standardized academic tests" means an applicant's combined set of scores on tests developed by the college entrance examination board or by the american college testing service.
(g) "Rank in class" means the relative numeric position of a student in a defined population of students based upon grade point averages or some other measure of academic achievement. High school senior applicants will be evaluated by the cumulative rank in class at the conclusion of their junior year. High school graduate applicants will be evaluated by the cumulative rank in class at graduation.
(h) "Resident" means a person with continuous and permanent physical presence within Connecticut, as defined under Sections 10a-28, 10a-29, and 10a-30 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
(i) "Satisfactory progress" means the status of a student who is maintaining satisfactory academic progress toward the completion of program requirements as defined by the institution attended by the applicant.
(j) "Undergraduate student" means a student who has not earned a bachelor's degree.
(k) "Eligible post-secondary institution" means a post-secondary school, technical institute, college or university located in Connecticut or in a state which permits grants to be carried to Connecticut and is approved by the U.S. Department of Education for participation in the guaranteed student loan program.
(l) "Department" means the Department of Higher Education.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 10a - State Systems of Higher Education › 169 - Student Financial Aid › Section 10a-169-2 - Scholastic achievement grant program. Eligibility criteria

Current through July 10, 2024
To be eligible to apply for financial assistance under this program an applicant shall:
(a) Be a secondary school senior or a secondary school graduate who has not earned a baccalaureate degree.
(b) Be accepted for study on a part-time or full-time basis at an eligible postsecondary institution in pursuit of an undergraduate program of study.
(c) Be a citizen of the United States or a resident alien who possesses a valid I-151 card (or its equivalent issued by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service).
(d) Be a legal resident of Connecticut.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 10a - State Systems of Higher Education › 169 - Student Financial Aid › Section 10a-169-3 - Scholastic achievement grant program. Selection criteria

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Criteria to be taken into consideration by the department in processing applicants for financial assistance under this program shall include performance on standardized academic aptitude tests, rank in class, and financial need.
(b) Applicants for financial assistance shall first be screened on the basis of performance on standardized academic aptitude tests or secondary school rank in class.
(c) Priority for awarding financial assistance shall be in the order of parental contribution, starting with those which can contribute the least; the amount of financial assistance shall be based upon a board approved award schedule which is proportionate to financial need.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 10a - State Systems of Higher Education › 169 - Student Financial Aid › Section 10a-169-4 - Scholastic achievement grant program. Application and award procedure

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) An applicant for financial assistance under this program shall submit to the Department the appropriate application form provided by the Department.
(b) Individual awards shall not exceed the amount allowed in section 10a-169 of the Connecticut General Statutes. Annual awards to students attending out-of-state institutions shall not exceed the amount allowed in section 10a-169 of the Connecticut General Statutes for such students.
(c) Renewal awards shall depend on eligible applicants maintaining Connecticut residence, satisfactory progress, and continuing financial need.
(d) Award recipients shall be permitted only to choose eligible post-secondary institutions. Eligible states will be listed on the scholastic achievement grant program application.
(e) Annual award stipends shall be remitted in two equal installments directly to the recipient's institution, upon confirmation of attendance each term, to be credited to the recipient's account for payment of tuition, fees, books, room, board, or any legitimate educational expense.
(f) Awards shall be transferable from one eligible post-secondary institution to another only at the end of a given academic year.
(g) Reassessment of financial need of all award recipients shall be made annually, and awards revised accordingly. Students who reapply and who continue to exhibit financial need will receive the same award as they received the previous year.
(h) An applicant who is successful in meeting the academic screening criteria for the scholastic achievement grant program may reapply for an award from this program in subsequent years for the period of time required to complete an undergraduate program of study. That eligibility period is four academic years, but upon request to the Department may be extended for an additional year if the student is enrolled in a program requiring more than four academic years of full-time study to complete.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 10a - State Systems of Higher Education › 170d - Connecticut High Technology Graduate Scholarship Program › Section 10a-170d-1 - Definitions

Current through July 10, 2024
When used in Sections 10a-170d-2 through 10a-170d-5 of these regulations,
(a) "Academic Year" or "Year" means the period July 1 through June 30.
(b) "Board" means the Board of Governors for Higher Education.
(c) "Department" means the Department of Higher Education.
(d) "High Technology Program," "Designated Program" or "Graduate Program" means an academic program at the graduate level approved by the Board and designated by the Board as a program in a high technology field meeting statewide economic needs.
(e) "Full-Time Student" means a graduate student whose registration in credit-bearing courses or their equivalent is equal to or greater than nine credit hours per academic semester.
(f) "Matriculated Student" means a graduate student who has been officially accepted into a graduate program leading towards a degree.
(g) "Resident" means a person so designated under Sections 10a-28, 10a-29 and 10a-30 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 10a - State Systems of Higher Education › 170d - Connecticut High Technology Graduate Scholarship Program › Section 10a-170d-2 - Criteria for selection of scholarship recipients

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Scholarships shall be awarded by the Department only to students at institutions in Connecticut who are enrolled in graduate programs approved by the Board and designated by the Board as programs in high technology fields which meet statewide economic needs.
(b) The Board shall annually appoint a committee of graduate faculty members from public and independent institutions to recommend award recipients to the Commissioner who shall review and approve award recipients. The committee shall utilize the following criteria in making its recommendations:
(1) The applicant must:
(a) be a Connecticut resident;
(b) at the time of award, have been a matriculated student for one year and, at the time of application, have successfully completed or be in the process of completing at least eighteen (18) hours of graduate study, or their equivalent, in the graduate program for which the High Technology Scholarship is being sought. A determination as to the successful completion of the 18 hours of study, or their equivalent, will be made prior to disbursement of an award. (Graduate or professional credits earned while enrolled as an undergraduate student shall not be considered in determining eligibility);
(c) demonstrate strong academic skills as evidenced by:
(1) Scores on a nationally standardized exam appropriate for graduate level admission to a high technology program, as approved by the Department. The Department shall solicit the advice of graduate deans in making this determination.
(2) Undergraduate and graduate program transcripts, and
(3) Recommendations from two faculty, one of whom must be from the applicants graduate program;
(d) have confirmation from the institution of a teaching assignment of at least three credit hours per semester during the academic year for which the High Technology Scholarship is tendered.
(e) Agree to complete follow-up surveys from the Department of Higher Education concerning employment.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 10a - State Systems of Higher Education › 170d - Connecticut High Technology Graduate Scholarship Program › Section 10a-170d-4 - Timetable

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Except for its initial year of operation as noted in subsection (b) below, the following timetable will be utilized in administering the High Technology Scholarship Program:
Date
Activity
November 1
Distribution of applications by the Department to eligible Connecticut institutions.
February 1
Completed applications and all supporting material to be submitted to the Department.
April 1
Notification of award made to applicant and institution.
July 1
Receipt of official transcript from student designated to receive an award verifying completion of at least 18 hours of work in the program
October 1
One-half of award disbursed to recipient prior to this date.
February 1
Balance of award for second semester disbursed to recipient prior to this date.
(b) During the initial year of operation, the following timetable will be followed:
Date
Activity
March 1, 1984 or upon approval of these regulations
Distribution of applications by the Department to eligible Connecticut institutions.
April 1, 1984
Completed applications and all supporting material to be submitted to the Department.
June 1, 1984
Notification of award made to applicant and institution
July 15, 1984
Receipt of official transcript from student designated to receive an award verifying completion of at least 18 hours of work in the program.
October 1, 1984
One-half of award disbursed to recipient prior to this date.
February 1, 1985
Balance of award for second semester disbursed to recipient prior to this date.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 10a - State Systems of Higher Education › 170d - Connecticut High Technology Graduate Scholarship Program › Section 10a-170d-5 - Application

Current through July 10, 2024
Applications for a High Technology Scholarship must submit to the Department the following items no later than the due date specified in Section 3 of these regulations:
(A) Completed application, including:
(1) Two letters of recommendation-at least one from a faculty member in the applicant's department (Forms included with application).
(2) Certification by graduate program Department Head of a teaching assignment (Form included with application).
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 11 - Libraries › 8 - Standard for Fire-Resistive Vaults and Safes › Section 11-8-1 - Definitions

Current through July 10, 2024
The following terms, when used in sections 11-8-1 to 11-8-12, inclusive, have the following meanings:
(a) "Approved" as applied to a material or piece of equipment, means one which has been tested and is listed by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., or any other nationally recognized testing laboratory.
(b) "Fire-resistive building" means a building whose structural members are of noncombustible material throughout and which can withstand a fire completely consuming combustible contents, trim and floor surfacing on any floor without collapse.
(c) "Nonfire-resistive building" means a building whose structural members, including floors and roof, cannot withstand a fire completely consuming combustible contents, trim and floor surfacing without collapse.
(d) "Vault" means a completely fire-resistive enclosure so equipped, maintained and supervised as to minimize the possibility of origin of fire within and to prevent entrance of fire from without.
(e) "Ground-supported vault" means one which is supported by the ground up and which is structurally independent of the building in which it is located.
(f) "Structure-supported vault" means one which is supported by the framework of a fire-resistive building and which may be situated independently on any floor of such building.
(g) The term "vault door," as used in sections 11-8-1 to 11-8-12, inclusive, designates and is limited to vault door units approved and labeled as such by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., or any other nationally recognized testing laboratories.
(h) "Roof of vault" means the ceiling or roof of a single vault, or the ceiling or roof of the topmost vault of a tier; not the slab between vaults in a tier, which is classed as a floor.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 11 - Libraries › 8 - Standard for Fire-Resistive Vaults and Safes › Section 11-8-2 - Design of vault

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) In a fire-resistive building, the vault may be of either the ground-supported or structure-supported type. In a nonfire-resistive building the vault shall be of the ground-supported type. Walls of the building shall not be used as walls of the vault.
(b) The vault shall be located in a normally dry place, preferably accessible to the section of the building where the records are used.
(c) Standard record vaults shall not exceed fifteen thousand cubic feet in volume, and the interior height shall not exceed ten feet.
(d) A vault shall be of such design and construction as to insure that the structure will withstand satisfactorily all of the conditions which a severe fire may impose on it. Plans and specifications shall be prepared and construction supervised by a registered engineer or architect.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 11 - Libraries › 8 - Standard for Fire-Resistive Vaults and Safes › Section 11-8-3 - Foundation

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Structure-supported vaults.
The supporting structure shall be of adequate strength to carry the entire load of the vault and its contents. There shall be no combustible material in any portion of the supporting members of the structure. Structural members of the building which support the vault shall have all steelwork protected by at least four inches of fireproofing concrete.
(b)
Ground-supported vaults.
Foundations for ground-supported vaults shall be reinforced concrete adequate for the entire load of the vault structure and contents. Supporting structural members shall have all steelwork protected by at least four inches of fireproofing concrete.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 11 - Libraries › 8 - Standard for Fire-Resistive Vaults and Safes › Section 11-8-4 - Floor

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Structure-supported vaults.
The floor of the fire-resistive building may serve for the floor of the vault, if it is of noncombustible construction throughout and complies with the following requirements:
(1) The floor of the vault shall be reinforced concrete not less than six inches thick; if exposed to undue fire hazard from outside the vault, it shall have a thickness equivalent to that required for the walls.
(2) The floor of the vault shall not be pierced for any purpose.
(3) No wood or other combustible material shall be used for flooring surfacing.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 11 - Libraries › 8 - Standard for Fire-Resistive Vaults and Safes › Section 11-8-5 - Walls

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Construction.
(1) Walls shall be reinforced concrete, or brickwork with vertical as well as horizontal joints filled with mortar; or, in a fire-resistive building, a framework of heat-protected steel or reinforced concrete with panels of reinforced concrete or brickwork. Reinforcement for concrete shall consist of steel rods at least one-half inch in diameter spaced six inches on center and running at right angles in both directions. Rods shall be securely wired at intersections not over twelve inches apart in both directions and be installed centrally in the wall or panel.
(2) Where a structural steel frame is used the steel shall be protected with at least four inches of concrete, brickwork or its equivalent, tied with steel ties or wire mesh equivalent to No. 8 A.S.W. gage wire on eight-inch pitch. Brick protection if used shall be filled solidly to the steel with concrete.
(3) The walls of a structure-supported vault shall follow the panels of the building wherever possible and shall extend from floor to ceiling of the building in each story where a vault is located. If vaults are located on more than one floor of a building, they should preferably be placed one above the other in the several stories.
(4) No combustible material shall be used for trim or partitions.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 11 - Libraries › 8 - Standard for Fire-Resistive Vaults and Safes › Section 11-8-6 - Bonding of wall, floor and roof

Current through July 10, 2024
The requirements of sections 2237, 2238, 2239 and 2242 (e) of NFPA Standard No. 232, Protection of Records, shall be strictly observed.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 11 - Libraries › 8 - Standard for Fire-Resistive Vaults and Safes › Section 11-8-7 - Roof

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Structure-supported vaults.
In structure-supported vaults, the roof or floor of the fire-resistive buildings may served for the roof of the vault, if it is of noncombustible construction throughout and complies with the following requirements:
(1) The roof of the vault shall be of reinforced concrete on reinforced concrete or protected steel supports.
(2)  The roof of the vault shall be at least six inches thick; if it is subject to unusual impact or exposed to undue fire hazard from outside the vault, it shall have a thickness equivalent to that required for the walls.
(3) All interior structural steel shall be protected with at least two inches of fireproofing.
(4) Roofs of vaults shall not be pierced for any purpose.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 11 - Libraries › 8 - Standard for Fire-Resistive Vaults and Safes › Section 11-8-8 - Vault doors

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Classification.
Each door opening in the vault shall be provided with a vault door unit bearing a rating, in hours of fire-resistance, comparable to the classification of the walls of the vault. Ordinary fire doors such as hollow metal, tinclad, sheet metal or metalclad types, steel plate types and file room doors are not acceptable as vault doors.
(b)
Installation.
Installation of the vault door unit shall be made in conformity with instructions supplied by the manufacturer and shall be entrusted only to those experienced in such installation work.
(c)
Escape device.
The door-locking mechanism shall be of a type enabling a person accidently locked inside the vault to open the door from the inside.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 11 - Libraries › 8 - Standard for Fire-Resistive Vaults and Safes › Section 11-8-10 - Services to vault

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Lighting.
(1) Lighting shall be electric, with all interior wiring in conduit and installed in accordance with the National Electric Code, NFPA No. 70. Conduit if exposed shall preferably be located on the ceiling; where it is carried through the wall of the vault the hole shall be made as small as possible and the space around the conduit shall be completely filled with cement grouting. Floors and roofs shall not be pierced for conduit.
(2) The wiring shall provide as many fixed lamps as needed for adequate illumination, and may provide a reasonable number of convenience outlets. There shall be no pendant or extension cord within the vault.
(3) Wiring shall be so arranged that both wires of the circuit are disconnected when the lights are out. Main switches shall be outside the vault and provided with a pilot light.