A.POLICY:

The purpose of this policy is to establish the residency requirements for students pursuing Career Enhancement Certificates and One-Year Certificates at Zane State College. These requirements ensure that students complete a substantial portion of their coursework at Zane State College, benefiting from the College’s academic resources and instructional quality.

To be awarded a Career Enhancement Certificate or a One-Year Certificate from Zane State College, students must meet the outlined residency requirements.

B.POLICY GUIDELINES:

1. Career Enhancement Certificate Residency Requirement:
   • For Career Enhancement Certificates requiring 10 credit hours or more, students must complete at least 70% of the required coursework at Zane State College.
   • For Career Enhancement Certificates requiring less than 10 credit hours, all coursework must be completed at Zane State College.
2. One-Year Certificate Residency Requirement:
   • Students pursuing a One-Year Certificate must complete at least 70% of the required coursework in residence at Zane State College to qualify for certificate conferral.
3. Monitoring and Enforcement:
   • The Registrar’s Office is responsible for monitoring compliance with this policy.
   • Program advisors will assist in ensuring that students are aware of and meet the residency requirements.
   • Students who do not meet the residency requirement will be ineligible to receive a Career Enhancement or One-Year Certificate.
4. Review and Revisions:
   • This policy will be reviewed every three years by the Registrar’s Office and academic leadership to ensure alignment with institutional goals and accreditation requirements.

C. POLICY HISTORY:

This policy was established to ensure that students benefit from Zane State College’s academic resources and maintain the integrity of certificates awarded by the institution.