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Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 68044, Education Code. Reference: Sections 68044, 68074 and 68075, Education Code.

s 54060. Appeal Procedure.
(a) A community college district shall notify each student of the student's residence classification not later than fourteen (14) calendar days after the beginning of the session for which the student has applied, or fourteen (14) calendar days after the student's application for admission, whichever is later.
(b) Any student, following a decision on residence classification by the college, may make written appeal of that decision. Each community college district shall establish procedures for appeals of residence classifications.
(c) The Chancellor will advise community college districts on issues in residence classification. However, the student shall have no right of appeal to the Chancellor or Board of Governors.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 68044, Education Code. Reference: Sections 68040, 68044 and 78034, Education Code.

s 54070. Refunds.
The governing board of each community college district shall adopt rules providing for refund of the following nonresident tuition fees:
(a) Those collected in error.
(b) Those refundable as a result of a reduction of the educational program at the community college for which the fees have been paid.
(c) Those refundable as a result of the student's reduction of units or the student's withdrawal from an education program at the community college for which fees have been paid, where reduction or withdrawal is for reasons deemed sufficient by the governing board.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 68044 and 68051, Education Code. Reference: Sections 68044 and 68051, Education Code.

s 54072. Waiver.
The community college district may waive nonresident tuition fees which were not collected in a previous session where:
(a) The fees were not collected as a result of the district's error and not through the fault of the student, and
(b) To collect the fees would cause the student undue hardship. No state funds may be collected for the attendance of a student for whom fees were waived pursuant to this section.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 68044 and 68051, Education Code. Reference: Section 68044, Education Code.

s 54100. Parking for Students with Disabilities.
(a) Each community college district which provides parking shall, consistent with the requirements of this section and Education Code section 67301, provide parking at each of its colleges or centers to students with disabilities and those providing transportation for such students.
(b) For purposes of this section, "students with disabilities" are those who have enrolled at the college and:
(1) qualify as disabled persons or disabled veterans pursuant to section 22511.5 of the Vehicle Code; or
(2) are entitled to special parking provided through Disabled Student Programs and Services pursuant to subchapter 1 (commencing with section 56000) of chapter 7 of this division.
(c) Students with disabilities using parking provided under this section may be required to display a distinguishing license plate or placard issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles pursuant to section 22511.5 of the Vehicle Code or a special sticker issued by the college authorizing parking in spaces designated for persons with disabilities.
(d) Students with disabilities may be required to pay parking permit fees imposed pursuant to Education Code section 76360. Students with disabilities shall not be required to pay any other charge, or be subjected to any time limitation or other restriction not specified herein, when parking in any of the following areas:
(1) any restricted zone described in subdivision (a) of section 21458 of the Vehicle Code;
(2) any street upon which preferential parking privileges and height limits have been given pursuant to section 22507 of the Vehicle Code;
(3) any parking zone that is restricted as to the length of time parking is permitted as indicated by a sign erected pursuant to a local ordinance;
(4) any metered zone; or
(5) any space in any lot or area otherwise designated for use by faculty, staff, administrators, or visitors.
(e) Parking specifically designated for persons with disabilities pursuant to Section 7102 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations shall be available to students with disabilities, and those providing transportation to such persons, in those parking areas which are most accessible to facilities which the district finds are most used by students.
(f) Each community college district shall post in conspicuous places notice that parking is available to students with disabilities and those providing transportation for such students.
(g) When parking provided pursuant to this section is located in an area where access is controlled by a mechanical gate, the district shall ensure that accommodations are made for students with disabilities who are unable to operate the gate controls. Accommodations may be provided by an attendant assigned to assist in operation of the gate or by any other effective means deemed appropriate by the district.
(h) Revenue from parking fees collected pursuant to Education Code section 76360 may be used to offset the costs of implementing this section.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 67301 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67301 and 76360, Education Code; and Sections 21458, 22507 and 22511.5, Vehicle Code.




Note: Authority cited: Sections 71020, 72246.5, Education Code. Reference: Section 72246.5, Education Code.




Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 71020, 76300, 78405, 84500.1, and 84530, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8512, 76300, 78203, 78412, 84500, 84500.1, 84500.5, and 84530, Education Code.

s 54200. Certain Students' Residences More than 60 Miles from Nearest Attendance Center.
(a) Any student under 21 years of age, and any student under 25 years of age who has been honorably discharged or is otherwise returning from active or inactive military service within the armed forces of the United States, who resides in this state and more than 60 miles from the nearest community college measured by the usual vehicular route between the student's home and the college, may request to attend credit courses at any community college in the state, whether or not the student's residence is in a district maintaining a community college. The governing board of the district maintaining the community college designated by the student shall admit the student provided all requirements for admission are met.
(b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any student residing in a district maintaining a community college if that district maintains adequate dormitories or housing facilities or provides adequate transportation for the student between the student's home and community college attendance center.
(c) If the student resides within territory not included within any district and resides more than 60 miles from the nearest community college, measured by the usual vehicular route between the student's home and the attendance center, there shall be paid to the parents or other persons having charge or control of the student and directly to adult students and married minors, by the district in which the student attends, a maintenance allowance not to exceed four dollars ($4) per calendar day, including weekends and school holidays, for the portion of a semester, quarter, or other session or term in which the student is enrolled and attends credit classes full time in a community college under this section. The Chancellor may annually increase this amount by the same percentage increase as the Implicit Price Deflator for State and Local Government Purchase of Goods and Services. Districts shall receive reimbursement from the Chancellor's Office for allowances paid to students from nondistrict territory for the prior fiscal year not to exceed the maximum amount as provided by law.
(d) Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, a student is eligible for the maintenance allowance authorized by this section for the period of time that the student is enrolled and attends credit courses full time at a single community college district or combines credit classes taken at no more than two community college districts to constitute full time enrollment in credit classes.
(e) If a student combines enrollment at two districts to satisfy the full time enrollment and attendance requirement of this section, the claim for reimbursement and payment to the student as noted in (c) shall be made by the district where the student is enrolled for the higher number of credit units. If the student is enrolled for an equal number of credit units at each district, the claim for reimbursement and payment to the student shall be made by the district that is located closer to the student's home address. The district that submits the claim for reimbursement and makes payment to the student is responsible for verifying all the claimed credit units that serve as the basis for payment.
(f) Credit classes offered through distance education that meet the requirements of sections 55205 et seq. may be included in establishing full time enrollment so long as a portion of the credit units taken at each community college district to satisfy the requirements of this section are not taken through distance education.
(g) No later than 60 days after the close of each fiscal year the Chancellor shall determine the daily allowance rate for the prior fiscal year. If claims made by districts exceed total funds appropriated in any fiscal year for this purpose, the Chancellor shall prorate the allowances made under this section. No later than 90 days after the close of each fiscal year, the community college districts shall pay eligible students, as verified by the appropriate county superintendent of schools, at the rate prescribed by the Chancellor.
(h) The Chancellor shall prescribe procedures for the submission of claims by districts.
(i) For the purpose of this section, a person shall be deemed to be honorably discharged from the armed forces (a) if he or she was honorable discharged from the armed forces of the United States or (b) if he or she was inducted into the armed forces of the United States under the "Military Selective Service Act," and
(1) satisfactorily completes his or her period of training and service under that Act and is issued a certificate to that effect pursuant to that Act, or
(2) having served honorably on active duty was transferred to a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States pursuant to that Act, or
(3) was otherwise released pursuant to that Act under honorable conditions.
(j) For the purposes of this section, the term "armed forces of the United States" shall include all regular and reserve components of the uniformed services which are subject to the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Defense, the Secretaries of the Army, Navy and Air Force, and all components of the Coast Guard.
(k) Students residing in nondistrict territory that has been annexed to a community college district and residing more than 60 miles from the nearest community college shall be provided a maintenance allowance as prescribed by this section for up to four years from the date of annexation.
General Materials (GM) - References, Annotations, or Tables


Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

s 54220. Student Equity Plans.
(a) In order to promote student success for all students, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or economic circumstances, the governing board of each community college district shall maintain a student equity plan which includes for each college in the district:
(1) Campus-based research as to the extent of student equity in the five areas described in paragraph (2) and the determination of what activities are most likely to be effective;
(2) Goals for access, retention, degree and certificate completion, ESL and basic skills completion, and transfer; for the overall student population and for each population group of students, as appropriate. Where significant underrepresentation is found to exist in accordance with standards adopted by the Board of Governors, the plan shall include race-neutral and/or gender-neutral measures for addressing disparities in those areas, and, when legally appropriate, goals for addressing a disparity in representation of students with disabilities, and where required by federal law, race-conscious and/or gender-conscious measures for addressing a race or gender disparity;
(3) Implementation activities designed to attain the goals, including a means of coordinating existing student equity related programs;
(4) Sources of funds for the activities in the plan;
(5) Schedule and process for evaluation; and
(6) An executive summary that includes, at a minimum, the groups for whom goals have been set, the goals, the initiatives that the college or district will undertake to achieve these goals, the resources that have been budgeted for that purpose, and the district official to contact for further information.
(b) These plans should be developed with the active involvement of all groups on campus as required by law, and with the involvement of appropriate people from the community.
(c) The Board-adopted plan shall be submitted to the Office of the Chancellor, which shall publish all executive summaries, sending copies to every college and district, the chair of each consultation group that so requests, and such additional individuals and organizations as deemed appropriate.
(d) For the purposes of this section, "each population group of students" means American Indians or Alaskan natives, Asians or Pacific Islanders, Blacks, Hispanics, Whites, men, women, and persons with disabilities. A person shall be included in the group with which he or she identifies as his or her group.

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66010.2, 66010.7, 66030 and 70901, Education Code.

s 54300. Electronic Applications and Electronic Signatures.
(a) Community college districts may authorize the electronic submission of any admission form or student form or document.
(b) Electronic signatures in lieu of manual signatures may be used on any documents requiring a signature, providing the electronic signature meets the standards for electronic signatures in electronic student loan transactions adopted by the U.S. Department of Education to implement the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (15 U.S.C. ss 7001 et seq.).
(c) Applications for admission and residency questionnaires submitted electronically are valid only if they include electronic signatures that satisfy the requirements of subdivision (b).
(d) Prior to the electronic submission of any information, districts will inform applicants and students of the relative security of the information they submit electronically.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 70901.1, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901.1, Education Code; and 15 USC Sections 7001, et seq.

s 54400. Student Credit Card Solicitations.
By December 31, 2003, the governing board of each community college district shall adopt policies regulating the solicitation practices used on campuses by credit card companies marketing "student credit cards" as defined in Civil Code section 1747.02(m).

Note: Authority cited: Section 99030, Education Code. Reference: Section 99030, Education Code; and Section 1747.02(m), Civil Code.

s 54600. Purpose.
(a) This subchapter is adopted pursuant to and for implementation of chapter 1.5 (commencing with section 76200), part 47 of division 7 of the Education Code regarding student records. The provisions of this subchapter should be read and interpreted in conjunction with the provisions of chapter 1.5.
(b) Any conflicts between the provisions of this subchapter and federal law shall be interpreted to ensure the continuance of federal education funds to community college districts. Where federal law permits the disclosure of information concerning students, each community college district may determine whether to provide for such disclosure in that district.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 76220, 76225 and 76246, Education Code. Reference: Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 76200), Part 47, Division 7, Education Code; 20 USC Section 1232(g); and 34 CFR Part 99.

s 54602. Construction.

s 54604. Policy.
Community college districts may establish and maintain only such information on students relevant to admission, registration, academic history, career, student benefits or services, extracurricular activities, counseling and guidance, discipline or matters relating to student conduct, and shall establish and maintain such information required by law.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 76220 and 76246, Education Code. Reference: Section 76210, Education Code; 20 USC Section 1232(g); and 34 CFR Part 99.

s 54606. Definitions.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 76220 and 76246, Education Code. Reference: Section 76210, Education Code; 20 USC 1232(g); and 45 CFR 99.3.

s 54608. Retention and Destruction of Student Records.
The retention and destruction of student records, where not otherwise specifically provided for in this subchapter, shall be in accordance with subchapter 2.5 (commencing with section 59020) of chapter 10.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 70901, 76220 and 76246, Education Code. Reference: Section 72603, Education Code; 20 USC Section 1232(g); and 45 CFR Section 99.3.

s 54610. Student Access.
Community college districts shall provide access to student records pursuant to Education Code sections 76210(c) and 76230, provided that if any material or document in the student record includes information on more than one student, the rights provided in section 76230 shall only extend to such information as pertains to the student. Each student shall be permitted to select the means of access to his or her own student records.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 76220 and 76246, Education Code. Reference: Sections 76230, Education Code; 20 USC Section 1232(g); and 34 CFR Part 99.

s 54612. Waiver.
A student may waive his or her right of access to student records concerning recommendations as provided in Education Code section 76231. Such waivers shall be in writing and signed by the student.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 76220 and 76246, Education Code. Reference: Section 76231, Education Code; 20 USC Section 1232(g); and 45 CFR Section 99.12.

s 54614. Confidential Maintenance of Records.

s 54616. Consent.
A community college district may, when the student has provided consent, permit access to the student's records pursuant to Education Code section 76242. Such consent must be signed and dated by the student.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 76220 and 76246, Education Code. Reference: Sections 76230 and 76242, Education Code; 20 USC Section 1232(g); and 45 CFR Sections 99.30-99.40.


s 54618. Mandatory Access.

s 54620. Court Orders.

s 54622. Access.

s 54624. Access to Statistical Data.

s 54626. Directory Information.
(a) Community college districts shall adopt a policy identifying any of the categories of directory information which may be released under Education Code section 76210 or allowed under federal law at 34 C.F.R. section 99.3.
(b) Directory information, as established by the local governing board, may be released provided that public notice is given at least annually in accordance with Education Code section 76240. Such notice shall also specify the period of time within which the student must inform the district in writing that such personally identifiable information is not to be designated as directory information with respect to that student.
(c) Any district may, in its discretion, limit or deny the release of specific categories of directory information based upon a determination of the best interests of students.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 76220 and 76246, Education Code. Reference: Sections 76240 and 76242, Education Code; 20 USC Section 1232(g); and 45 CFR Part 99.

s 54628. Record of Access.

s 54630. Challenging Content of Records.
Any student may challenge the content of his or her student records pursuant to Education Code section 76232. The decision of the chief administrative officer and governing board must be in writing.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 76220 and 76246, Education Code. Reference: Section 76232, Education Code; 20 USC Section 1232(g); and 45 CFR Sections 99.20-99.22.


s 54632. Disciplinary Action.

s 54640. Transfer of Records.

s 54642. Procedure for Transfer.

s 54650. Annual Notice.

s 54660. Fees.

s 54662. District Regulations.

s 54700. Separate Funds and Accounting Procedures.
All student fees collected for the student health services program shall be deposited in a special fund established for that purpose by the district. All monies in this fund shall be expended only for the purposes for which they were collected.
The recording of income and expenditures shall be in accordance with the uniform system of accounting as prescribed by the California Community Colleges "Budget and Accounting Manual."

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 76355, Education Code.

s 54702. Proper Use of Funds.
The health supervision and services fee which the governing board of a district may require students to pay shall be expended only to cover the direct and indirect costs necessary to provide any, all of, or a portion of the student health programs and services approved by the governing board for offering within the district, which may include the following:
(a) Clinical Care Services
(1) assessment, intervention, and referral for health services
(2) first aid and basic emergency care
(3) health appraisal
(4) communicable disease control
(b) Mental Health Services
(1) crisis management
(2) short-term psychological counseling
(3) alcohol/drug counseling
(4) eating disorders counseling
(5) stress management
(6) suicide prevention
(7) sexual harassment/assault recovery counseling program
(8) mental health assessment
(c) Support Services
A variety of services supporting the clinical and mental health efforts including, but not limited to: maintenance of health records in a confidential and ethical manner, laboratory, radiology, and/or pharmacy services.
(d) Special Services
(1) health education and promotion
(2) teaching and research
(3) student insurance programs
(4) environmental health and safety, including illness and injury prevention programs.
The local district governing board establishing a health supervision and services fee shall decide what scope and level of services will be provided. The board policy will be available to all students.
When the burden of supporting a student health program is shared by all students through a general fee, the programs and services for which the funds are expended must be sufficiently broad to meet health care needs of the general student body. Those programs and services directed at meeting the health care needs of a select few to the exclusion of the general student body shall not be supported through student health fees.
Nothing within these provisions shall prevent an exclusive service to a select group of students or service to the college faculty or staff; however, these services must be supported from sources other than the student fee.

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 76355, Education Code.

s 54704. Allowable Charges.
Those identifiable expenses incurred which directly benefit the student health service program, as defined in Section 54708, are allowable charges to the student health fund for the health services authorized by the district governing board pursuant to Section 54702. Where the expense is not exclusively for the student health program, only the prorated portion applicable to the student health service program may be charged against this fund.

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 76355, Education Code.

s 54706. Expenses Not Funded.
Student health fees shall not be expended for the following expenses:
(a) Salaries of personnel not directly involved in the delivery of student health services;
(b) Administrative salaries (assistant dean level or its equivalent and above);
(c) Athletic trainers' salaries;
(d) Athletic insurance for the intercollegiate athletic team;
(e) Medical supplies for athletics;
(f) Physical examinations for intercollegiate athletics;
(g) Ambulance services and salaries of health professionals for athletic events;
(h) Any deductible expenses for accident claims filed for athletic team members;
(i) Sabbatical expenses for health service personnel.
Nothing within these provisions should deny a student participating in athletic programs a service which is properly supported by student health fees.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 76355, Education Code.

s 54708. Fundable Expenses.
Student health fees may be expended for the following costs related to the provision of health services authorized by the governing board pursuant to Section 54702:
(a) Costs incurred in the planning, supervision, and evaluation of student health programs and services;
(b) Administrative salaries (below the level of assistant dean or its equivalent);
(c) Cost of instructional materials for health education;
(d) Consultants directly involved in student health service programs;
(e) Rental and lease of space for the conduct of student health programs and services;
(f) Cost of equipment and medical supplies;
(g) Salaries of student health personnel directly involved in the delivery of student health services (including fringe benefits);
(h) Student health and/or hospitalization insurance;
(i) Travel with student health services funds is limited to student health personnel and only for student health related activities.

Note: Authority cited: Section 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 76355, Education Code.

s 54710. Emergency information.
For the protection of a student's health and welfare the governing board of a community college district may require the parent or legal guardian of a minor to keep current at the minor's school of attendance, emergency information including the home address and telephone number, business address, and telephone number of the parents or guardian, and the name, address, and telephone number of a relative or friend who is authorized to care for the student in any emergency situation if the parent or legal guardian cannot be reached.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

s 54801. Calling of Election.
The governing body of each student body association authorized by Education Code section 76060 shall establish procedures for elections conducted for the purpose of collecting a student representation fee, and call an election for such purpose. The election shall, at a minimum, meet the following criteria:
(a) The student body association on each campus shall maintain in its office written information regarding election procedures. Such information shall be made available to the public upon request.
(b) Adequate notice of the election shall be given by the student body association. Adequate notice is deemed to be at least ten school days prior to the election date.
(c) Each election shall be held on a day which counts toward the 175 day requirement as defined in section 58120 of this part. In instances where an election is conducted for more than one day, those days shall be consecutive and shall be limited to a maximum of five days.

Note: Authority cited: Section 66700, 70901, and 76060.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 76060 and 76060.5, Education Code.

s 54803. Termination of Fee.
(a) Any student representation fee that has been instituted pursuant to the procedures enumerated in section 54801 may be terminated by a majority of the students voting in an election called in one of the following two manners:
(1) By placing the issue on the ballot for the next regular associated student body election. The issue shall be placed on the ballot upon receipt of a petition indicating an interest in the termination of the representation fee signed by a majority of the number of students who voted in the election establishing the fee.
(2) Pursuant to procedures pre-established by the student body association for calling such an election. Such procedures shall be available for public inspection during regular business hours.
(b) The elections shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures established pursuant to section 54801.

Note: Authority cited: Section 66700, 70901 and 76060.5, Education Code. Reference: Sections 76060 and 76060.5, Education Code.

s 54805. Collection of the Fee.
District governing boards shall include in the materials given to each student at registration, information pertaining to the representation fee. The form used by a college for the purpose of collecting the fee shall contain, at a minimum, the following:
(a) a statement indicating that the money collected pursuant to this article shall be expended to provide support for students or representatives who may be stating their positions and viewpoints before city, county, and district government, and before offices and agencies of the state and federal government;
(b) the amount of the fee;
(c) a statement informing the students of their right to refuse to pay the fee for religious, political, moral or financial reasons.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901 and 76060.5, Education Code. References: Sections 76060 and 76060.5, Education Code.

s 54912. Residence Questionnaires.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 68044 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 68044 and 68062, Education Code.

s 55000. Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) "Course" means an organized pattern of instruction on a specified subject offered by a community college.
(b) "Educational program" is an organized sequence of courses leading to a defined objective, a degree, a certificate, a diploma, a license, or transfer to another institution of higher education.
(c) "Class" means a community services offering.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

s 55000.5. Handbook; Monitoring and Review of Approved Courses and Programs.
(a) The Chancellor shall prepare, distribute, and maintain a detailed handbook for use by the local educational agencies. The handbook shall contain course approval criteria, implementation plans for administrative regulations, and procedures for securing course and program approvals.
(b) The Chancellor shall monitor and review courses and programs which were approved under the provisions of section 70901 of the Education Code for compliance with applicable statutes and regulations on a periodic basis.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

s 55001. Community College Educational Program.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901, and 78401, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66701, 70901, 70902, 78300, and 78401, Education Code.

s 55002. Standards and Criteria for Courses and Classes.
(a) Associate Degree Credit Course. An associate degree credit course is a course which has been designated as appropriate to the associate degree in accordance with the requirements of section 55805.5, and which has been recommended by the college and/or district curriculum committee and approved by the district governing board as a collegiate course meeting the needs of the students eligible for admission.
(1) Curriculum Committee. The college and/or district curriculum committee recommending the course shall be established by the mutual agreement of the college and/or district administration and the academic senate. The committee shall be either a committee of the academic senate or a committee that includes faculty and is otherwise comprised in a way that is mutually agreeable to the college and/or district administration and the academic senate.
(2) Standards for Approval. The college and/or district curriculum committee shall recommend approval of the course for associate degree credit if it meets the following standards:
(A) Grading Policy. The course provides for measurement of student performance in terms of the stated course objectives and culminates in a formal, permanently recorded grade based upon uniform standards in accordance with section 55758. The grade is based on demonstrated proficiency in subject matter and the ability to demonstrate that proficiency, at least in part, by means of essays, or, in courses where the curriculum committee deems them to be appropriate, by problem solving exercises or skills demonstrations by students.
(B) Units. The course grants units of credit based upon a relationship specified by the governing board between the number of units assigned to the course and the number of lecture and/or laboratory hours or performance criteria specified in the course outline. The course also requires a minimum of three hours of work per week, including class time for each unit of credit, prorated for short-term, laboratory and activity courses.
(C) Intensity. The course treats subject matter with a scope and intensity that requires students to study independently outside of class time.
(D) Prerequisites and Corequisites. When the college and/or district curriculum committee determines, based on a review of the course outline of record, that a student would be highly unlikely to receive a satisfactory grade unless the student has knowledge or skills not taught in the course, then the course shall require prerequisites or corequisites that are established, reviewed, and applied in accordance with the requirements of article 2.5 (commencing with section 55200) of this subchapter.
(E) Basic Skills Requirements. If success in the course is dependent upon communication or computation skills, then the course shall require, consistent with the provisions of article 2.5 (commencing with section 55200) of this subchapter, as prerequisites or corequisites eligibility for enrollment in associate degree credit courses in English and/or mathematics, respectively.
(F) Difficulty. The course work calls for critical thinking and the understanding and application of concepts determined by the curriculum committee to be at college level.
(G) Level. The course requires learning skills and a vocabulary that the curriculum committee deems appropriate for a college course.
(3) Course Outline of Record. The course is described in a course outline of record that shall be maintained in the official college files and made available to each instructor. The course outline of record shall specify the unit value, scope, objectives, and content in terms of a specific body of knowledge. The course outline shall also specify types or provide examples of required reading and writing assignments, other outside-of-class assignments, instructional methodology, and methods of evaluation for determining whether the stated objectives have been met by students.
(4) Conduct of Course. Each section of the course is to be taught by a qualified instructor in accordance with a set of objectives and with other specifications defined in the course outline of record.
(5) Repetition. Repeated enrollment is allowed only in accordance with provisions of sections 51002, 55761-55763 and 58161.
(b) Nondegree Credit Course. A credit course designated by the governing board as not applicable to the associate degree is a course which, at a minimum, is recommended by the college and/or district curriculum committee (the committee described and established under subdivision (a)(1) of this section) and is approved by the district governing board and falls within one of the following categories.
(1) Types of Courses. Nondegree applicable credit courses are:
(A) precollegiate basic skills courses as defined in section 55502(d);
(B) courses designed to enable students to succeed in college-level work (including, but not limited to, college orientation and guidance courses, and discipline-specific preparatory courses such as biology, history, or electronics) that integrate basic skills instruction throughout and assign grades partly upon the demonstrated mastery of those skills;
(C) precollegiate occupational preparation courses designed to provide foundation skills for students preparing for entry into college-level occupational courses or programs;
(D) essential occupational instruction for which meeting the standards of section 55002(a) is neither necessary nor required.
(2) Standards for Approval. The college and/or district curriculum committee shall recommend approval of the course on the basis of the standards which follow. In order to be eligible for state apportionment, such courses must be approved (as courses not part of programs) by the Chancellor's Office as provided by section 55100.
(A) Grading Policy. The course provides for measurement of student performance in terms of the stated course objectives and culminates in a formal, permanently recorded grade based upon uniform standards in accordance with section 55758. The grade is based on demonstrated proficiency in the subject matter and the ability to demonstrate that proficiency, at least in part, by means of written expression that may include essays, or, in courses where the curriculum committee deems them to be appropriate, by problem solving exercises or skills demonstrations by students.
(B) Units. The course grants units of credit based upon a relationship specified by the governing board between the number of units assigned to the course and the number of lecture and/or laboratory hours or performance criteria specified in the course outline. The course requires a minimum of three hours of student work per week, per unit, including class time and/or demonstrated competency, for each unit of credit, prorated for short-term, laboratory, and activity courses.
(C) Intensity. The course provides instruction in critical thinking and generally treats subject matter with a scope and intensity that prepares students to study independently outside of class time and includes reading and writing assignments and homework. In particular, the assignments will be sufficiently rigorous that students completing each such course successfully will have acquired the skills necessary to successfully complete college-level work upon completion of the required sequence of such courses.
(D) Prerequisites and corequisites. When the college and/or district curriculum committee deems appropriate, the course may require prerequisites or corequisites for the course that are established, reviewed, and applied in accordance with article 2.5 (commencing with section 55200) of this subchapter.
(3) Course Outline of Record. The course is described in a course outline of record that shall be maintained in the official college files and made available to each instructor. The course outline of record shall specify the unit value, scope, objectives, and content in terms of a specific body of knowledge. The course outline shall also specify types or provide examples of required reading and writing assignments, other outside-of- class assignments, instructional methodology, and methods of evaluation for determining whether the stated objectives have been met by students. Taken together, these course specifications shall be such as to typically enable any student who successfully completes all of the assigned work prescribed in the outline of record to successfully meet the course objectives.
(4) Conduct of Course. All sections of the course are to be taught by a qualified instructor in accordance with a set of objectives and with other specifications defined in the course outline of record.
(5) Repetition. Repeated enrollment is allowed only in accordance with provisions of sections 51002, 55761-55763 and 58161.
(c) Noncredit Course. A noncredit course is a course which, at a minimum, is recommended by the college and/or district curriculum committee (the committee described and established under subdivision (a)(1) of this section) and approved by the district governing board as a course meeting the needs of enrolled students.
(1) Standards for Approval. The college and/or district curriculum committee shall recommend approval of the course if the course treats subject matter and uses resource materials, teaching methods, and standards of attendance and achievement that the committee deems appropriate for the enrolled students. In order to be eligible for state apportionment, such courses are limited to the categories of instruction listed in Education Code section 84757 and must be approved by the Chancellor's Office pursuant to section 55150.
(2) Course Outline of Record. The course is described in a course outline of record that shall be maintained in the official college files and made available to each instructor. The course outline of record shall specify the scope, objectives, contents, instructional methodology, and methods of evaluation for determining whether the stated objectives have been met.
(3) Conduct of Course. All sections of the course are to be taught by a qualified instructor in accordance with the set of objectives and other specifications defined in the course outline of record.
(d) Community Services Class. A community services class is a class that meets the following minimum requirements:
(1) is approved by the local district governing board;
(2) is designed for the physical, mental, moral, economic, or civic development of persons enrolled therein;
(3) provides subject matter content, resource materials, and teaching methods which the district governing board deems appropriate for the enrolled students;
(4) is conducted in accordance with a predetermined strategy or plan;
(5) is open to all members of the community; and
(6) may not be claimed for apportionment purposes.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

s 55002.5. Credit Hour; Allowance for Shorter Term.
One credit hour of community college work is approximately three hours of recitation, study, or laboratory work per week throughout a term of 16 weeks. Where a term is more or less than 16 weeks, more or less than one credit hour shall be allowed in the same ratio that the length of the term is to 16 weeks.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

s 55004. Social Science Courses.
The course of instruction in social sciences shall include a study of the role, participation, and contribution of both men and women, black Americans, American Indians, Mexicans, Asians, Pacific Island people, and other ethnic groups to the economic, political, and social development of California and the United States of America.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

s 55005. Publication of Course Standards.
For each course offered, a community college shall make available to students through college publications all of the following facts before they enroll in the course:
(a) Whether the course is offered as a credit or noncredit course, or a community services class.
(b) Whether the course is transferable to baccalaureate institutions.
(c) Whether the course fulfills a major or general education requirement.
(d) Whether the course is offered on the basis of credit-no credit.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code.

s 55006. Records and Reports.
Authorities of each community college maintaining credit and non-credit courses and community services classes and activities shall keep and submit such current records and reports concerning their total activities as may be required by the Chancellor to fulfill statutory responsibilities.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 78401, Education Code.

s 55008. Appointment of Vocational Education Advisory Committee by School District Participating in Vocational Education Program.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Section 70901, Education Code.

s 55100. Course Approval.
Except as provided in subsection (b) and section 55160, each course to be offered by a community college shall be approved by the Chancellor before the course is offered by the college. The course shall be submitted to the Chancellor on forms provided by the Chancellor's Office.
(b) If an educational program has been approved by the Chancellor, the governing board of a district shall establish policies for, and may approve individual courses which are offered as part of an approved program. Such courses need not be approved by the Chancellor, but shall be reported in the manner provided in subsection (c).
(c) For each course approved by a district, whether or not approval by the Chancellor is required, the district shall designate the appropriate classification of the course or activity in accordance with section 55001.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 78401, Education Code.

s 55101. Chancellor's Report.

s 55130. Approval of Credit Programs.
(a) Before offering any course as part of an educational program at a college, the governing board of a district shall obtain approval of the educational program from the Chancellor in accordance with the provisions of this article. Approval shall be requested on forms provided by the Chancellor.
(b) The application for approval shall contain at least the following:
(1) The name of the proposed program.
(2) The description of the proposed program.
(3) The purposes and specific objectives of the proposed program.
(4) The place of the proposed program in the district master plan.
(5) An explanation of whether the program is appropriate to the objectives and conditions of higher education and community college education in California and whether it conforms to statewide master planning.
(6) The need for the proposed program ascertained with regard to at least the following factors:
(A) Other community colleges in the area currently offering the program.
(B) Other programs closely related to the proposed program offered by the college.
(C) Relation of the proposed program to job market analysis.
(D) Enrollment projection for the proposed program.
(E) Recommendations of area vocational master plan committees when applicable.
(F) The classification of the courses in the program in accordance with section 55001.
(7) The need for and present adequacy of the following resources shall be determined in relation to the proposed program:
(A) Library and media center resources.
(B) Facilities and equipment required to initiate and sustain the program. If a new facility is to be used, reference should be made to the five-year master plan.
(C) Availability of adequate or proposed financial support.
(D) Availability of faculty.
(c) The development, establishment and evaluation of an education program shall include representative faculty involvement.
(d) An approval is effective until the program or implementation of the program is discontinued or modified in any substantial way. From time to time the Chancellor may evaluate an educational program, after its approval, on the basis of factors listed in this section. If on the basis of such an evaluation the Chancellor determines that an educational program should no longer be offered, the Chancellor may terminate the approval and determine the effective date of termination.
(e) In multicollege districts, program approval is granted for a specific college.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 70902, Education Code.

s 55150. Approval of Noncredit Courses and Programs.
(a) Courses or programs offered for noncredit shall be approved by the Chancellor in accordance with section 55100 on forms provided by the Chancellor's Office.
(b) Course outlines for all noncredit courses shall be on file in the community college offering the course.
(c) Authorities of each community college maintaining noncredit courses shall keep such current records and reports as may be required by the Chancellor.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901, 70902 and 78401, Education Code.

s 55160. Approval of Community Service Classes.
(a) Districts are authorized in accordance with the provisions of article 7 (commencing with section 78300) of chapter 2, part 48 of the Education Code to approve and conduct community services classes without the approval of the Chancellor.
(b) Community services classes shall not be referred to as noncredit classes.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700 and 70901, Education Code. Reference: Sections 70901 and 78300, Education Code. (continued)