Sec.10a-34-20. Catalogs and program advertising

(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.

(Effective March 7, 1986)