Minnesota Administrative Rules

3801.3825 DEFINITIONS.

Subpart 1.

Scope.

For the purposes of parts 3801.3820 to 3801.3870, the terms defined in this part have the meanings given them.

Subp. 2.

Advanced standing.

"Advanced standing" means credit toward program completion for prior education recognized by a postsecondary program through a developed procedure including transfer of credits for courses that are at least 80 percent similar to those in an approved program, and credit by examination for up to 25 percent of program courses.

Subp. 3.

Approval period.

"Approval period" means a time frame beginning with the approval beginning date and extending until the program is discontinued or board approval is removed or not continued through the reapplication process.

Subp. 4.

Course.

"Course" means a part of a program that consists of an individual knowledge or skill area, or part of a larger knowledge or skill area.

Subp. 5.

Electrical work.

"Electrical work" means the installing, altering, repairing, planning, or laying out of electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment for light, heat, power, or other purposes. The installing, altering, repairing, planning, or laying out of electrical wiring apparatus or equipment for light, heat, power, or other purposes includes, but is not limited to, the performance of any work governed by the standards referred to in Minnesota Statutes, section 326B.35.

Subp. 6.

Independent study.

"Independent study" means student learning effort within the specific program content that is outside of lecture, shop, or lab time and does not require student/instructor contact.

Subp. 7.

Survey.

"Survey" means collecting and analyzing information to assess compliance with parts 3801.3820 to 3801.3870. Information must be analyzed by multiple methods, including review of requested information and materials, on-site evaluation, or interviews and conferences with program administrators, instructors, or students.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 326.241; 326.242; 326B.33

History:

26 SR 1017; L 2007 c 140 art 5 s 32; art 13 s 4

Published Electronically:

January 21, 2009