1. Minimum Institutional Credit 8.31
November 14, 2017
Eve Sidney, Bill Faber, Lynnae Selberg, Anne Sherman, Todd Tiano, Bryan Vliem, Valerie Butterfield

2. Current Language Associate’s Degree:
To be awarded an Associate’s Degree from Grand Rapids Community College, students must have earned a minimum of 15 credits through college-level course work within their program of study at GRCC.
Certificate:
To be awarded a Certificate from Grand Rapids Community College, students must have earned a minimum of 8 credits through college-level course work within their program of study at GRCC.
*This policy does not apply to consortium agreements.

3. Proposed Language:
Grand Rapids Community College adheres to Higher Learning Commission assumed practices in regard to minimum institutional credit requirements for graduation:
Associate’s Degree:
To be awarded an Associate’s Degree from Grand Rapids Community College, students must have earned a minimum of 15 credits through college-level course work within their program of study at GRCC.
Certificate:
To be awarded a Certificate from Grand Rapids Community College, students must have earned a minimum of 8 credits through college-level course work within their program of study at GRCC.
*This policy does not apply to consortium agreements.

4. Table Top Questions and Responses:
1.) Does the added statmement clarify the “why” we have minimum institutional credit requirements?
Responses: Yes (5), Not necessary (2), Unclear (1)
2.) Is there a need to re-examine the statement regarding certificates?
Responses: No (7), Not enough information (1), No, if HLC guidelines do not conflict (1)
3.) Any other suggestions or missing components of the statement?
Responses: No (3), Should it be credit or percentage based? (2), How often do students transfer large numbers of credit? (1), Are there nuances to consider with Academic Pathways or General Non-Program (1)

5. Please contact Valerie Butterfield (valeriebutterfield@grcc
Please contact Valerie Butterfield or Eve Sidney by November 30th with any comments.
Questions/Concerns?