Sec.10a-34-9. Approval standards—general

(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.

(Effective March 7, 1986)