Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3364 - University of Toledo › Chapter 3364-71 - Policy Statements Relating to Veterans Assistance, Posthumous Degree Awards and International Baccalaureate Diplomas › Section 3364-71-17 - Credit for prior learning

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A)
								Policy
			 statement
The university of Toledo recognizes
				that students have opportunities for learning beyond the traditional or more
				formal methods of education and may award college credit for demonstrated
				college-level learning outcomes through prior learning assessment (PLA).
				College-level learning is defined as demonstrated achievement of the learning
				outcomes, theoretical and/or applied, aligned with the content of a credit
				bearing, college course. Prior learning assessment will adhere to guidelines
				established by the higher learning commission (HLC), the council for adult and
				experiential learning (CAEL), and the Ohio department of higher education
				(ODHE).
The university recognizes the awarding
				of PLA through credit through accepted practices such as examination (CBE),
				college level examination program (CLEP), discipline subject standardization
				tests (DSST), an assessment of experiential learning, and military education,
				training or experiences. A maximum of thirty credit hours of credit awarded
				through PLA may be applied towards a baccalaureate degree with a total of
				fifteen credit towards an associate degree. Credits earned through PLA do not
				fulfill college residency requirements. Individual colleges, schools and/or
				departments within the university of Toledo may establish prior learning credit
				limits for their own programs, degrees and certificates.
A student must be admitted to the
				university of Toledo to be eligible to pursue PLA credit however PLA credit
				will only be transcribed when the student is actively enrolled.
A student must earn a grade of "C" or
				better or a "PS" grade to receive prior learning credit. Credit earned through
				PLA is calculated into the student's grade point average.
(B)
								Purpose of policy
This policy establishes the awarding of
				credit through PLA at the university of Toledo.
(C)
								Scope
This policy applies to all
				undergraduate students.
(D)
								Procedure(s):
(1)
									Transcription. The course title, grade or non-letter
			 grade and either the portfolio or credit by exam distinction will be
			 transcribed to the student's record upon the completion of the assessment in
			 the term of the student's active enrollment. Credit can be earned only once for
			 the same course. No transcription will be noted on the student's record if the
			 student does not meet the minimum grade for awarding credit through prior
			 learning assessment.
(2)
									Reconsideration. If a student is not granted credit for
			 a portfolio, he or she may resubmit the portfolio for reconsideration by the
			 end of the next full semester from the time of receiving the evaluation
			 results. The resolution should first be addressed between the student and the
			 faculty assessor in consultation with the PLA liaison; then by the department
			 chair and finally by the college dean where the course equivalent
			 resides.
(3)
									Fees and costs. The PLA fee is a board of trustees
			 approved fee. The PLA fee is charged for each course assessed through prior
			 learning regardless of grade earned. The PLA fee(s) will be added to the
			 student bill at the conclusion of PLA processing. By completing the petition
			 for prior learning credit or the credit by exam form, the student agrees to be
			 financially responsible for each course assessed through prior learning
			 regardless of grade earned. The university of Toledo policies on billing and
			 student accounts will apply to any outstanding balances and will be subject to
			 late payment fees.
Replaces: 3364-71-17