Section 42.12. Evaluation

(a) An evaluation committee shall be selected by the Department. Members of the committee shall qualify as authorities in the program areas to be investigated. The committee shall consist of a representative of the Department and such other representation as is appropriate to the specific goals of the applying institution.

(b) The committee shall consider:

(1) The philosophy and goals of the institution.

(2) The educational objectives, counseling services, record-keeping system and the status of the extracurricular activities.

(3) The potential enrollment.

(4) The sources and adequacy of the financial support.

(5) The provision that has been made for the necessary administrative, instructional and maintenance personnel.

(6) Faculty retention and the qualification of the faculty at the institution.

(7) The accommodations and facilities of the institution, including the adequacy of the library.

(8) The plans for the growth and expansion of the educational program, facilities and financial resources.

(9) The nature of the community relations and use of community resources and facilities.

(10) The admission and graduation requirements.

(11) The administration and organization.

(12) The need within the community or regional area for the proposed program.

(13) The placement records of graduates.

(14) The promotional materials and public information programs to insure that these accurately reflect the institution’s programs.

(c) The committee shall evaluate all documentation submitted by the applicant, conduct a site visit to evaluate the program and submit a written report, with recommendations, to the Department. This report shall be submitted to the institution by the Department for the institution’s reaction. The committee’s report and the institution’s reaction are the basis on which the Secretary makes a decision.

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Cross References

This section cited in 22 Pa. Code § 31.52 (relating to accreditation); and 22 Pa. Code § 73.42 (relating to exemptions from licensure).