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Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
316
May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023
March 14, 2017
May 2028
Education Council
VP Academic
Education Policy Committee
AVP Academic

Policy

Does this policy have procedures?
Yes

Procedures

References and Resources

 
Term Description
Course Outline The essential features of a course as outlined in an approved template. Such a template generally includes the course name and number, credits, course description, admission requirements, course learning outcomes, grading standard, and information regarding student evaluation methods.
Credit Bank A collection of pre-assessed learning and training opportunities from non-credit coursework that has been predetermined to be eligible for credit (assigned or unassigned).
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition(PLAR) A structured method of assessing an individual’s prior learning or experience to award formal credit.
Program Content Guide (PCG) The general description of a program of study as outlined in an approved template. Such a template generally includes the program name, program purpose, number of credits, program duration, a statement of program learning outcomes, admission requirements, grading system, information on the evaluation of student learning, and the credential received upon completion of the program.
Transfer Credit The granting of credit for a course successfully completed at another formally recognized educational institution and/or by recognized foreign credential assessment and/or by formal recognition of course equivalency in a VCC approved course outside the program area. Credit for such learning will be formally acknowledged and noted on a student’s formal transcript. Refer to policy D.3.11 Transfer Credit.
VCC Policies Policy Number
Admissions 301
Appeal of Final Grade 322
Flexible Admissions 302
Grading, Progression and Withdrawal 411
Granting of Credentials 412
Transfer Credit 317
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Does this change require an implementation plan?
No

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