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ACADEMIC PROGRAM PLANNING<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||5px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” custom_margin=”||20px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
UNC Regulation 400.1.9[R],<\/a> Regulation on Non-Credit Programs, Certificates, and Credentials<\/em>, establishes requirements for UNC System institutions offering non-credit programs and credentials. The regulation applies to structured, non-credit educational offerings that result in a certificate, microcredential, badge, digital credential, CEU, or other formal recognition and are marketed as University-sponsored credentials. Learn more about\u00a0academic program planning policies<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||18px||false|false” border_width_top=”3px” border_color_top=”#DBE2E9″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”15px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text ul_position=”inside” ul_item_indent=”15px” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” ul_line_height=”1.5em” custom_margin=”8px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|1px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A non-credit program or credential for which the institution contracts with an external vendor to participate in its delivery requires prior approval from the UNC System Office before the institution executes the third-party contract.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” custom_margin=”||20px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]How do I request approval for a non-credit credential involving a third-party vendor?<\/strong>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” custom_margin=”||20px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The institution should first complete its own review and approval of the proposed non-credit program or credential in accordance with institutional policy. Regulation 400.1.9[R]<\/a> requires institutional review by the sponsoring unit and the appropriate dean, vice chancellor, or equivalent continuing education official, as well as approval by the chancellor or chancellor’s designee.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” custom_margin=”||20px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Following institutional approval, the institution should submit the Third-Party Non-Credit Credential Approval Form<\/strong><\/a> before<\/em><\/strong> executing the vendor contract. The form requests the proposed contract, certification that the arrangement complies with Regulation 400.1.9[R], and a brief justification for the partnership.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” custom_margin=”||20px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The UNC System Office will review the submission for compliance with the regulation and the requirements applicable to third-party arrangements. Approval is granted on a per-program basis unless otherwise specified. The institution must receive System Office approval before executing the third-party contract.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/01a0f3f2b04c7243b81889e80c9fbb8f” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Submit the Third-Party Non-Credit Credential Approval Form” button_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||18px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text ul_position=”inside” ul_item_indent=”15px” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” ul_line_height=”1.5em” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|1px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A non-credit microcredential is a focused credential awarded for attainment of specified skills, competencies, or knowledge in a discrete area. It may stand alone or stack into a larger non-credit credential pathway.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” custom_margin=”||20px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n What is the process for an institution-delivered non-credit microcredential?<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” custom_margin=”||20px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If a non-credit microcredential is developed and delivered by the institution without a third-party vendor, System Office approval under the third-party approval process is not required. Instead, the institution must review and approve the credential according to its own policy and procedures established pursuant to Regulation 400.1.9[R]<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” custom_margin=”||20px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The institution’s process must provide appropriate oversight of the credential, including its purpose, intended audience, completion requirements, assessment where applicable, records, and defined learning outcomes or competencies for competency-based credentials. The chancellor or chancellor’s designee is responsible for institutional approval.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” custom_margin=”||20px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Institutions must also periodically review non-credit programs and credentials for quality, demand, learner outcomes, operational viability, and continued alignment with institutional mission, at least once every five years.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||18px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text ul_position=”inside” ul_item_indent=”15px” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” ul_line_height=”1.5em” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|1px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” custom_margin=”||20px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n An academic certificate is distinct from the non-credit credentials governed by Regulation 400.1.1[R]<\/a>, which requires institutions to notify the UNC System Office of their intent to establish or discontinue a certificate or teacher licensure program. Certificate information displayed in API<\/a> is drawn from the Student Data Mart (SDM); certificates are not approved at the System level or maintained through the API application.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” custom_margin=”||20px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n What is the process for an academic certificate?<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” custom_margin=”||20px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Academic certificates do not<\/strong> use the Third-Party Non-Credit Credential Approval Form. Institutions follow their established institutional academic approval processes and the applicable academic program planning requirements. Regulation 400.1.1[R]<\/a> requires notification to the UNC System Office of the intent to establish or discontinue a certificate or teacher licensure program. Certificate information appearing in API is populated through the Student Data Mart rather than maintained through an API approval request.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” custom_margin=”||20px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nNon-credit credential delivered with a third-party vendor<\/h2>\n
Institution-delivered non-credit microcredential<\/h2>\n
Academic certificate reported in the Academic Program Inventory (API)<\/h2>\n