Standard

All program standards outlined in this handbook must be officially published and readily accessible to govern all aspects of the academic program and student experience, ensuring equitable treatment and clear expectations for all students, principal faculty, staff, and the program director across all program locations.

Associated ARC-PA Standard (A3.01): Program standards are published, readily available, and consistently applied to all students, principal faculty, staff, and the program director, regardless of their location.

Provisions

1. Publication and Accessibility: The program must actively publish its standards and make them readily available to all students, principal faculty, staff, and the program director, regardless of their location.

2. Consistent Application: Program leadership must consistently apply the established standards to all applicable individuals across all physical or geographic program locations.

3. Comprehension of Expectations: All participants must review the provided materials to understand their rights, responsibilities, and the standards by which they will be evaluated throughout their academic journey.