Ohio Administrative Code

11.15 PDF: (A) Applicable visitor parking will be charged to individuals or departments being visited, including cases where the visit is considered beneficial to the university.Visitors/contractors/vendors must use garages. Individuals, departments or sponsoring groups may arran…

11.15 PDF: (A) Towing and/or impoundment of a vehicle may occur when a vehicle is:Blocking a fire lane or hydrant.Blocking a roadway, drive or loading dock.Blocking a dumpster.Blocking other vehicles.Creating a real or potential safety hazard.Owned or operated by an individual wi…

11.15 PDF: (A) Each violation tag must be paid or appealed within ten calendar days as indicated on the violation tag.(B) All appeals for uptown campuses are to be submitted in writing at the parking services website. Appeals for the branch campuses are to be submitted at the bra…

11.15 PDF: (A) Eligibility.Unless otherwise excused, all freshman full-time, unmarried, undergraduate students on the uptown campus, who do not live with their parents or guardians, are required to live in university residence halls as long as space is available. Co-op students w…

11.15 PDF: (A) Members of the board of trusteesShawnee state university is governed by its board of trustees and the members of the board are appointed by the governor, in accordance with section 3362.01 of the Revised Code. In accordance with Ohio law, student trustees do not ha…

11.15 PDF: (A) Purpose(1) The board of trustees is charged by the Revised Code to employ and compensate the university president. It is therefore the board's responsibility to periodically evaluate the president to insure that the president is providing effective leadership and p…

11.15 PDF: (A) PurposeAwarding an honorary degree indicates the high esteem in which the Shawnee state university board of trustees holds the recipient. To assure that only the most worthy or appropriate individuals receive honorary degrees, the following criteria and processes w…

11.15 PDF: (A) Purpose(1) The Shawnee state university board of trustees has title to university investments and these funds are held in trust. The investments are to be made consistent with this investment policy as set forth in this rule.(2) All fiduciaries implementing this in…

11.15 PDF: (A) PurposeThe primary purpose of this policy is to advance the academic competence of faculty members while enhancing their contribution to the university as scholars and teachers. Faculty professional leave (FPL) proposals typically focus on improvement of scholarshi…

11.15 PDF: (A) Candidates for graduation must meet all academic and university requirements in order to be certified as candidates by the office of the registrar. Degrees and certificates shall be awarded by the board of trustees to all certified candidates for graduation who mee…

11.15 PDF: (A) Introduction(1) An effective academic program review process is essential for the health of Shawnee state university's academic programs. The academic program review process strives to ensure the quality and academic integrity of all programs through continuous pro…

11.15 PDF: (A) Purpose and scope(1) Shawnee state university is committed to facilitating the dissemination and utilization of the knowledge acquired by research for the public good. The university is also committed to developing existing technologies for licensing and commercial…

11.15 PDF: (A) PurposeShawnee state university is primarily an undergraduate institution with some graduate level programs. Teaching is the primary means by which a faculty member contributes to the institutional mission. The university recognizes that the undergraduate teaching …

11.15 PDF: (A) Policy purposeShawnee state university recognizes that a clearly articulated promotion and tenure system that is based upon a comprehensive peer review process serves as an effective means towards promoting and supporting continued excellence of its faculty. This r…

11.15 PDF: (A) Purpose and application(1) Shawnee state university is committed to providing an educational environment that fosters student creativity and the sharing of ideas. The university is committed to making its resources available to its students to support this effort.(…

11.15 PDF: (A) Introduction(1) Shawnee state university's (SSU) credit hour definitions constitute a formalization of policy in order to:(a) Ensure compliance with federal and accreditation expectations;(b) Ensure compliance also with Ohio department of higher education's credit …

11.15 PDF: (A) PurposePursuant to state legislation including section 3345.025 of the Revised Code, it is the policy of Shawnee state university to respect the academic freedom of faculty in choosing textbooks and other instructional materials and to encourage efforts to minimize…

11.15 PDF: (A) Policy statement and purpose(1) Understanding the variables involved in the transfer credit evaluation process for both undergraduate and international students is imperative to ensuring that students are awarded credit consistently and equitably. This policy is de…

11.15 PDF: (A) Purpose statementThe purpose of this rule is to ensure the humane care and use of live, vertebrate animals in research, teaching, training, and biological testing activities; to ensure a safe climate for conducting scientific inquiry; and to ensure that Shawnee sta…

11.15 PDF: (A) PurposeThe university is dedicated to reasonably accommodating the sincerely held religious beliefs and practices of individual students with regard to all examinations or other academic requirements or absences for reasons of faith or their religious or spiritual …

11.15 PDF: (A) PurposeShawnee state university is committed to providing programming that responds to the needs of a dynamic and evolving workforce. This includes integration of quality, major-related work experiences into the education of students through degree requirements and…

11.15 PDF: (A) PurposeThe purpose of this rule is to set forth the rule of the Ohio general assembly as defined by the advance Ohio higher education act of the 136th General Assembly, codified in section 3345.0217 of the Revised Code, and to keep the university eligible for state…

11.15 PDF: (A) PurposeThe purpose of this rule is to establish a curricular approval process as codified in section 3345.457 of the Revised Code. This rule applies to the following curricular actions: establishing or modifying academic programs, curricula, courses, general educat…

11.15 PDF: (A) PurposeThe purpose of this rule is to create a consistent framework for identifying low-enrolled courses across the entire academic course schedule. The goal of this framework is to ensure balanced enrollment in courses to improve student outcomes, accessibility to…

11.15 PDF: (A) Rule purposeThis rule ensures compliance with the requirements of section 3345.452 of the Revised Code which mandates that all full-time faculty directly compensated by the university undergo annual performance evaluations using standardized, objective, and measura…

11.15 PDF: (A) PurposeThis rule serves to support the teaching mission of Shawnee state university and encourage all full-time faculty at Shawnee state university to achieve excellent performance in teaching. In accordance with section 3345.451 of the Revised Code, each faculty m…

11.15 PDF: (A) PurposeThis rule establishes a post-tenure review process at Shawnee state university that is in accordance with section 3345.453 of the Revised Code. This rule includes institutional compliance with statutory requirements while preserving principles of due process…

11.15 PDF: (A) PurposeThis rule governs the process by which the university addresses the employment of faculty in response to a reduction of programs or services in accordance with section 3345.454 of the Revised Code.(B) Definitions(1) Days: In this rule, days refers to calenda…

11.15 PDF: (A) PurposeThis rule establishes the framework for integrating experiential learning into undergraduate education at Shawnee state university. It aims to enhance student learning through real-world engagement, foster career readiness, and strengthen community and indus…

11.15 PDF: (A) PurposeShawnee state university (SSU), created pursuant to Chapter 3362. of the Revised Code, serves as the regional state university for southern Ohio. SSU is an open access university for all students who have successfully completed a high school education. This …

11.15 PDF: (A) The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended, requires educational institutions to protect the privacy of student educational records and to ensure that students have access to their own educational records. As such, Shawnee state unive…

11.15 PDF: (A) The university is committed to providing a fulfilling and rewarding learning experience that enables students to achieve their full academic potential. This commitment is underpinned by an expectation that all members of the university will conduct themselves in a …

11.15 PDF: (A) PurposeShawnee state university is committed to a healthy and safe environment for students, faculty and staff, and visitors in venues where the presence of alcohol does not interfere with the learning experience or the peaceful environment of the campus and commun…

11.15 PDF: (A) PurposeShawnee state university (SSU) has an obligation to ensure that housing policies and programs exist that will maximize the educational potential of the residential life of the university.(B) Residence life as an educational experience(1) In addition to the o…

11.15 PDF: (A) IntroductionAssessment of student learning outcomes at Shawnee state university (SSU) is a natural extension of the institution's commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. It is a process of critical examination with the aim of improvement in co-curricular…

11.15 PDF: (A) PurposeShawnee state university is committed to providing assistance and support for student and prospective student service members and veterans as they pursue an advanced degree or certificate. This rule serves to further this university's commitment in accordanc…

11.15 PDF: (A) Policy statement and purpose(1) A student who returns to the university after an extended absence and who demonstrates the ability to do well academically, may use academic forgiveness to remove the effect of earlier unsatisfactory grades.(2) The academic forgivene…

11.15 PDF: (A) PurposeShawnee state university recognizes there may be times when students have compelling reasons to interrupt their studies due to medical or mental health reasons. The purpose of this policy is to provide an avenue for students to take a medical leave of absenc…

11.15 PDF: (A) Purpose(1) Shawnee state university is committed to a safe and respectful campus environment that aligns with our institutional values. Hazing can cause irreparable harm to victims, victims' families, and the university community. From a legal perspective, hazing i…

11.15 PDF: (A) PurposeTo the extent permitted by law, Shawnee state university will permit student-athletes to pursue agreements for compensation for the non-institutional use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL) under the conditions set forth in this policy and any associate…

11.15 PDF: (A) General purchasing rule(1) Pursuant to section 3362.04 of the Revised Code, the board of trustees of Shawnee state university has statutory authority to make and enter into all contracts and agreements necessary or incidental to the operation of the university.(2) …

11.15 PDF: (A) PurposeThe purpose of this policy is to ensure the appropriate managerial oversight and authority is established for the effective control, recording, and reporting of the university's assets.(B) Oversight authority and responsibility(1) The chief financial officer…

11.15 PDF: (A) Rule purposeShawnee state university desires for its employees and students to experience the educational benefits of traveling, to represent the university at appropriate venues, and to broaden the reach of the university community to other regions of the nation a…

11.15 PDF: (A) Policy purposeIn order to advance the mission and to perform an important or necessary university function, the president and vice presidents are authorized to use or to approve the use of university funds for holding meetings and hosting university guests, includi…

11.15 PDF: (A) Oversight and authority(1) Shawnee state university shall manage the handling and depositing of all forms of currency including cash and other receipts in accordance with accepted fiscal regulatory standards.(2) The oversight authority for this effort resides with …

11.15 PDF: In order to promote both financial stability and to encourage future development of programs and staff, the board of trustees of Shawnee state university recognizes a need to establish an orderly process for appropriating university reserves.Allocated funds or reserves…

11.15 PDF: (A) PurposeThe purpose of this policy is to provide for the appropriate access to university buildings for academic and business operations by university faculty, staff, students, and visitors while ensuring the control of keys for the protection of university property…