Program Integrity Regulations (P.I.R.)

Higher Education

FacultyLouis Cabuhat, RN M.Ed

U.S. Department of Education (ED) changes (Effective date: January 1, 2011)

Review Two Key Regulations (faculty-specific) Misrepresentation Outside Coursework

Syllabi Changes

Agenda

Slide 1

At the conclusion of this session you will be able to:

Explain why the ED made the regulation changes

Define ‘Credit Hour’ or its equivalent Describe and comply with the regulation

concerning Misrepresentations

Explain the Outside Coursework regulation and it’s impact on course syllabi

Objectives

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Why the change?To improve integrity in the programs authorized by

Title IV and our accrediting bodies

To protect and serve our students

U.S. DoE Changes

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An institutionally established equivalency of an amount of student work represented in intended learning outcomes and evidence of student achievement that reasonably approximates minimum measures

Credit Hour Definitions

Final Regulations§600.2, p. 66946

(preamble: pp. 66844-66850)

Prohibits misleading or false statements to students, accrediting agencies, states, ED or any member of the public

Misrepresentation

Slide 4

Walking the Talk Do not make statements that may not be true

If it is not a supported fact, do not state it

If you are unclear or unsure of a fact get clarification before saying anything

Misrepresentation

Slide 5

This regulation prohibits misrepresentation about these common questions:

Are you accredited?

When I graduate will I obtainable my licenses or certification?

Do you guarantee I will be hired when I graduate?

Misrepresentation

Slide 6

Who does the Misrepresentation regulation NOT apply to?

a) Instructorsb) Student Admissionsc) Dean|DOEd) Studentse) Guest Speakers

Misrepresentation

Slide 7

Which of these statements is a violation of the misrepresentation regulation?

a) “When you graduate you will get a job making $75,000.”

b) “Bryman will find you a job after you graduate.”

c) “_______ company always hires from Bryman”

d) All of the above

Misrepresentation

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Important Reminders – “Do’s and Don’ts”

Our communication is monitoredUse only official Bryman written materials –

Campus Catalog, etc.No “homemade promotional materials”Create realistic expectations – Don’t use only

the “best case” scenarios

Misrepresentation

Slide 9

Important Reminders – “Do’s and Don’ts”

Use up to date and local statistical data

OK to say, “I don’t know” as long as we follow it with, “That’s a good question, let me look into it.”

Ask your Manager for help – they are a valuable resource

Misrepresentation

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Recognizes the amount of work and time during which a student is engaged in academic activity outside of the classroom Clarifies credit hour definition and

calculation Degree programs: 2:1 Diploma programs: 5-10 hours per

week New syllabi created by curriculum

reflects the change Good Faith Effort

Outside Coursework

Slide 11

In order to meet Federal regulations related to program integrity the Bryman Curriculum Team did the following…Updated curriculum

Developed standardized syllabus templates

Identified out-of-class activities and quantified time-on-task

Slide 12

Outside Coursework

In order to meet Federal regulations related to program integrity the Bryman Curriculum Team did the following…Reviewed/updated all programs for appropriate

in-class and out-of-class activities

Reviewed/updated all programs for inclusion of assessments

Reviewed/updated all programs for inclusion of learning resource activities (LRSA)

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Outside Coursework

Organized and standardized template

Certain paragraphs and wording locked down

Objectives now require students to be able to demonstrate not just remember.

Syllabus Changes

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Syllabus Changes

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Syllabus Changes

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Syllabus Changes

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Activity: For this activity you will need the

following items from your workbook:

• Example syllabus on pages 9 – 16 • Time on Task Sheet on page 20• Assignment Time Exchange page 21

Using all of these items complete an assignment exchange for Unit 2 Outside Coursework.

Syllabus Changes

Slide 18

• Walking the Talk• Read appendix which includes Best Practices and

FAQ.• Notify Program Chair about concerns, issues or

problems with syllabi; submit just-in-time feedback.

• Pull new syllabus each module to remain current with changes

• Fill in any additional lesson plan activities using the Time on Task (TOT) and Assignment Time Exchange form turn into your Program Chair 5 days prior to the next start date if there are changes

• If you have questions regarding the regulations please refer to your Program Chair or Dean | DOE

Next Steps…

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Questions?