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Board reviews modernization of instruction policy and approves related program items on consent agenda
Summary
Trustees discussed a two‑year revision to policy 6F100 clarifying grading, registration and withdrawal rules; the board approved the policy and several new academic programs as part of the consent agenda.
Trustees reviewed a proposed modernization of Policy 6F100, the university's core instruction and evaluation regulation, which presenters said clarifies expectations around grading, registration, withdrawals and aligns policies with current academic practice. Randy, chair of the academic committee, and Provost Montoya described a two‑year collaborative process with faculty and the faculty senate that produced the revisions.
As Randy summarized, "What the policy is doing is it's clarifying expectations around grading and instruction." Trustees asked about program capacity for five new programs (including a fintech master's and AI bachelor of science), adjunct use and faculty load; Provost Montoya said courses will often be shared across degrees to preserve faculty‑student ratios and accreditation requirements. The policy and program approvals were included on the general consent agenda and were approved by the board's voice vote.
