| Policy Number | Policy | Brief Description of Amendment |
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| 3341-3-2 | Graduate Coursework for Undergraduate Students | Revisions clarify that graduate degrees or certificates cannot be awarded in the same semester as the bachelor’s degree. Eligibility criteria were updated to align with the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s policy, specifying required undergraduate credit hours (75+ with GPA 3.2+ or 90+ with GPA 3.0+). |
| 3341-3-65 | Graduate Credit by Assessment | Revisions expand the types of acceptable assessment methods, including examinations, industry certifications, and other demonstrations of graduate-level competency. The revisions also clarify credit limits and how assessed credit may apply toward degree requirements. Maximum allowable credit through assessment remains six hours, with a combined limit of nine hours for transfer plus assessment credit. |
| 3341-3-77 | Graduate Admissions – Application Requirements | Revisions update accreditation language to align with federal changes eliminating the distinction between regional and national accreditors and acknowledge international equivalents. The policy clarifies transcript requirements by limiting unofficial undergraduate transcripts to degree awarding institutions and extends this clarification to graduate transcripts. Definitions were broadened so that “graduate program” explicitly includes both degrees and certificates. The policy also renames “graduate non-degree student” as “graduate guest student” to improve clarity for certificate seeking students. |
| 3341-5-21 | Pre-Employment Background Checks | The policy outlines that all prospective employees—including faculty, staff, contract workers, and student employees—must successfully complete a pre‑employment background check before beginning work, with conditional offers remaining contingent on satisfactory results. It clarifies the types of checks that may be conducted based on job requirements, including criminal history, education verification, credit checks for financially sensitive roles, and driving history for positions involving vehicle operation. The policy provides updated guidance on background checks for rehired, transferred, or promoted employees, specifying when checks are required based on breaks in service or changes in role responsibilities. It also details legally compliant procedural steps for notification, authorization, review of results, and adverse‑action processes under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. |
| 3341-1-19 | Curricular Approval Process | The policy establishes a university-wide process for proposing, reviewing, and approving curricular changes, with the Board of Trustees retaining final authority over all academic program decisions. It defines the roles of the Board, Provost, and Faculty Senate, and distinguishes among major curricular changes, routine curricular changes, and those required by law. Major changes, such as creating or eliminating academic units or programs require Board approval following review and recommendations from campus stakeholders. Routine changes may be approved by the Provost under delegated authority, with outcomes reported to the Board. Curricular changes that are legally mandated must be implemented by the Provost, with Board approval required when applicable, and the policy is reviewed every five years. |
| 3341-3-66 | Combined Bachelor’s to Master’s Program | Revisions update the name from "Accelerated" to "Combined" Bachelor's to Master's to improve clarity related to ODHE requirements for establishing 90 credit Accelerated Bachelor’s degree pathways. They also update transcript guidance so that official transcripts are required only from institutions (excluding BGSU) where a bachelor’s degree or higher was awarded, consistent with recent changes to the Graduate Admissions: Application Requirements policy. Additionally, revisions remove the letter of recommendation requirement in alignment with the Select Admit initiative. Graduate programs may continue to set additional application requirements at their discretion. |
| 3341-3-87 | Doctoral Requirements in Programs with Applied Culminating Experiences | This new policy serves as a parallel to the recently revised Doctoral Requirements in Research and Professional Programs with a Dissertation policy. It defines the requirements and associated milestones for doctoral students in programs that culminate in applied experiences rather than dissertations. |
| 3341-3-88 | Qualifications for Instructors of Record | This policy establishes the minimum qualifications required for all Instructors of Record at Bowling Green State University across all campuses, delivery modes, and credit-bearing programs. It defines who may serve as an Instructor of Record and outlines required academic credentials or equivalent professional experience based on course level, including specific standards for undergraduate, graduate, practicum, and regulated or accredited programs. The policy allows for alternative qualifications based on substantial, discipline-relevant professional experience when academic credentials do not strictly align, with stricter requirements for graduate and doctoral-level instruction. Finally, it clarifies that colleges, programs, and accreditors may impose higher standards and describes the approval and oversight process for determining instructor qualifications. |
