Current Policies
University Policy Committee Reviewed and President Approved
Academic Affairs
Academic Assessment Policy
Academic assessment of student learning is a process through which faculty can discern what and how well their students learn. It also is an effective tool through which meaningful conversations can take place about program objectives, curricular content and organization, and the alignment of course and program objectives with institutional objectives. Academic assessment gauges what and how well students are learning and is required for institutional accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). The NWCCU Standards mandate that 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ develop program…
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Class Cancellation Policy for Instructors
The purpose of this policy is to state the university's position on instructors' absences from scheduled classes, however delivered. The word "instructor" is defined as faculty and all other teaching staff throughout this document.
Class Cancellation Procedures for Instructors
The procedures in this document supplement the Class Cancellation Policy for Instructors and apply to all teaching staff.
Criteria and Process for Selection of Honorary Degree Recipients
This policy establishes the University of Nevada, Las Vegas policy for honorary degrees.
Faculty Course Scheduling Policy
Identity Verification in Online Courses Policy
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that a student who registers for an online or hybrid course is the same person who participates in, completes, and receives academic credit for the course. The policy also ensures compliance with provisions of the United States Federal Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Public Law 110- 315, 34 CFR Part 602.17 (g) requiring verification of student identity in online courses or programs.
International Academic Programs Policy
The purposes of this policy are to ensure such programs are of the highest quality, to protect the integrity of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, and to guard the interests of students, faculty and staff who participate in these programs through the approval process for such activities.
International programs present special circumstances impacting the reputation and accreditation status of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, thus, detailed and thoughtful planning and review prior to implementation is essential to ensure program quality, health and safety considerations, and compliance with foreign laws. Offering 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ courses and degrees…
Records Management Policy
In accordance with Nevada law, the Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) has established requirements for establishing a records management program. Each NSHE institution is required to preserve and maintain records pursuant to the NSHE records management program.
This policy establishes that responsibility for meeting the requirements of the records management program belongs to all employees.
Repeating a Course For a Different Grade
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s policies for repeating classes follow the Board of Regents’ Handbook, but vary depending upon the individual student’s program of study. These policies are clearly stated within the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs, and other official institutional documents ranging from the Board of Regents’ Handbook [hereinafter referred to as Handbook] to the individualized policies set by colleges, departments, schools and/or programs.
Student Personal Leave of Absence Policy
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ recognizes that for various reasons, students may need to interrupt their plan of study temporarily but without entirely withdrawing from the university. Filing a personal leave of absence enables students to return to their studies without the costs of applying for readmission. The university will record personal leaves of absence in the My51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ system.