Policies

Academic

• 1.001 Wording Utilized on LCTCS Degrees, Diplomas and Other Awards
• 1.002 Delegation of Authority to Chancellors to Sign & Distribute Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates
• 1.003 Elements of Two-Year Institutional Missions
• 1.004 General Admission Policy
• 1.006 Academic Renewal
• 1.007 Course and Program Classifications
• 1.008 Quality Point System
• 1.009 International Study
• 1.010 Program Assessment of Effectiveness (Combined with Assessment Policy 1.014) 
• 1.011 Institutional Accreditation
• 1.012 Programmatic Accreditation
• 1.013 Accreditation Visits
• 1.014 Assessment
• 1.015 Course Classification
• 1.016 Cross Enrollment
• 1.017 Institutional Agreements
• 1.018 Academic Honors
• 1.019 Academic Programs
• 1.020 Academic Status
• 1.021 Dropping Courses & Resigning from the Institution
• 1.022 Repeating Courses
• 1.023 Credit for Prior Learning (formerly Non-Traditional Credit)
  • LCTCS Military Experience and Education Crosswalk - July 2019
  • LCTCS CLEP to Credit Matrix - July 2019
  • LCTCS IBC to Credit Matrix - July 2019
• 1.024 New Program Requests and Curriculum Modifications
  • Downloadable Request Form for New Program and Curriculum Modifications
  • CIP Programs Crosswalked to Star Ratings May 2017
• 1.025 Articulation
• 1.026 Title IV Federal Financial Assistance: Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards
• 1.027 Full Time/Part Time Classification
• 1.029 Disclosure of Degree Program Transferability
• 1.030 Emeritus Title
• 1.031 Academic Calendar and Census Date
• 1.032 Course Enrollment Guidelines
• 1.033 Enrollment Management
• 1.034 Participatory Curriculum Development
• 1.035 Weapons on Campus
• 1.036 Cross Enrollment Agreement Between System Institutions Inter-Institutional Cross-Enrollment Form
• 1.037 Awarding Degrees Posthumously
• 1.038 Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities of the Academic Staff
• 1.039 Process for Selecting Representation to the Board of Regents’ Faculty Advisory Group
• 1.040 Delivery of Programs and Services to Residents of Correctional Facilities
• 1.041 Honorary Degrees
• 1.042 Intellectual Property and Shared Royalties (Formerly Policy 3.006)
• 1.043 Grant Applications and Sponsored Programs
• 1.044 Rank and Promotion Eligibility Framework for Permanent Full-Time LCTCS Faculty Members
  • Implementing the Rank and Promotion Framework Policy Timeline
  • Guidelines and Operational Procedures for Implementing the Rank and Promotion Framework Policy
• 1.045 LCTCSOnline Initial Policy Statement (Superseded by eLearning Policy #3.001)
• 1.046 Delegated Authority Relating to the GRAD Act
• 1.047 Program Health Index
  • Non Transfer Program Template
  • Transfer Program Template
• 1.048 Campus Sustainability Monitoring

WorkReady U

• 1.101 WorkReady U - Adult Eudcation Administration
• 1.102 Standardized Assessments
• 1.103 Approved Assessments
• 1.104 Educational Functioning Level (EFL) Placement
• 1.105 Post-Test Assessment and Standard Guidelines
• 1.106 Special Populations
• 1.107 National Reporting System (NRS) Core and Secondary Measures (Superceeded by Policies 1.108 and 1.111) 
• 1.108 Core Measures Reporting Guidelines
• 1.109 Core Measures and Goal Setting (Deleted out of changes in NRS requirements) 
• 1.110 Data Matching
• 1.111 Data Accuracy and Entry
• 1.112 Data Reporting (Deleted and incorporated into Policy 1.114) 
• 1.113 State Approved Adult Education Data System 
• 1.114 Data Reporting and Analysis
• 1.115 Program Administration Guidelines
• 1.116 Requirements for Students
• 1.117 High School Equivalency Guidelines
• 1.118 High School Equivalency Attainment
• 1.119 High School Equivalency Retest Guidelines
• 1.120 Issuance of High School Equivalency Diploma
• 1.121 Adult Education and High School Equivalency Authority

Student Services

• 2.001 Military Selective Service Act for Admission
• 2.002 Selective Service & Immunization Documentation
• 2.003 Campus Safety & Hazing
• 2.004 Student Conduct & Appeal Procedures
• 2.005 Student Organizations & SGA
• 2.006 Council of Student Body Presidents (COSBP) for Louisiana Community and Technical College Student Body Presidents
• 2.008 Residency
• 2.009 Scholarships (Superseded by Finance Policy 5.025)
• 2.010 LCTCS Student Government Associations
• 2.011 LCTCS Financial Aid Code of Conduct
• 2.012 Student Referenda
• 2.013 Home School Students
• 2.014 Centers of Excellence
• 2.015 Campus Sexual Misconduct
• 2.016 Financial Aid Verification
• 2.017 International Education: Travel, Planning, and Logistics
  • International Education Approval Form
• 2.018 Campus Free Expression
• 2.019 Athletic Programs

eLearning

• 3.001 Electronic Learning Statements and Initial Procedures 
• 3.002 Faculty Rights and Responsibilities in Electronically-Supported Instruction (Superseded by eLearning Policy #3.001)
• 3.003 Memorandum of Agreement for e-Learning/Distance Learning (Superseded by eLearning Policy #3.001)
• 3.004 Minimum IT Standards for Campus Participation in e-Learning (Superseded by eLearning Policy #3.001)
• 3.005 Compressed Video and Proctor Training Requirements (Superseded by eLearning Policy #3.001)
• 3.007 Student Orientation (Superseded by eLearning Policy #3.001)
• 3.008 Guidelines and Stipulations for Offering General Education: Applied and Transferable (Superseded by eLearning Policy #3.001)
• 3.009 Responsibilities of Transmitting Institutions (Superseded by eLearning Policy #3.001)
• 3.010 Competencies for e-Learning Faculty in Lieu of 45 Training Hours (Superseded by eLearning Policy #3.001)
• 3.011 Scaffolds/Tiers for Access to Quality e-Learning Course Development (Superseded by eLearning Policy #3.001)
• 3.012 Coordinator Job Description (framework and contents) (Superseded by eLearning Policy #3.001)
• 3.013 Guidelines for Quality Control Process (Superseded by eLearning Policy #3.001)

Facilities

• 4.001 Request for Proposals for Land Acquisition
• 4.002 Shared Use of New Facilities
• 4.003 Naming of LCTCS Facilities
• 4.004 Lease of Immovable Property
• 4.005 Use of LCTCS Facilities and Premises
• 4.006 Capital Outlay Requests
• 4.007 Managing Alternative Financing Projects
• 4.008 Security and Crime Statistics
• 4.009 Alcohol Use
• 4.010 Records Retention and Disposal Policy
• 4.011 Space and Quality Standards for Facilities Constructed Pursuant to College or University Property Lease Agreements
• 4.012 Measures in Response to COVID-19

Finance

• 5.001 Board Budget Policy
• 5.002 General Fund Allocation for LTC Campuses
• 5.003 Contract Submission and Approval
• 5.004 Tuition Exemption for Employees at LCTCS Institutions (Superseded by Human Resources Policy #6.037)
• 5.005 Use of Professional Legal Services
• 5.006 Tuition and Fee Policy for LDCC
• 5.007 Tuition Refund Policy
• 5.008 Accounts Receivables Policy
• 5.009 Allowance/Write Off Policy
• 5.010 Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF Check) Policy
• 5.011 Vehicle Registration and Fees
• 5.012 Annual Financial Reporting
• 5.013 Cash Management and Investments
• 5.014 Cases Regarding Litigation
• 5.015 Administrative Cost Containment
• 5.016 LTC Budget Transfer Authority
• 5.017 LCTCS Policy on Foundations
• 5.018 LaCarte Purchasing Card and CBA Policy
• 5.019 Misappropriation of Assets - Notification Policy 
• 5.020 Notification of Potential Deficit Policy
• 5.021 Hardship Waivers of Tuition and Fees
• 5.022 Limitation on Solicitation of Students by Credit Card Issuers
• 5.023 Scholarships for the Louisiana Technical College Young Memorial Campus
• 5.024 Recoupment of Overpayments
• 5.025 Institutional Aid Policy (Supersedes Student Services Policy #2.009)
• 5.026 Approval of Special Meals Related to LCTCS Sponsored Activities and Events
• 5.027 Rewards and Recognition Program
• 5.028 Identity Theft Prevention
• 5.029 LCTCS Foundation Support of System and College Endeavors
• 5.030 Private Contributions
• 5.031 Electronic Content
• 5.032 Mobile/Electronic Messaging Device Policy
• 5 033 Fiscal Health Monitoring
• Record Retention and Disposal Poloicy, refer to Facilities Policy 4.010
• Student Referenda Policy, refer to Student Services Policy 2.012

Human Resources

• 6.001 Equal Application of Pay Plan
• 6.002 Professional Improvement Program
• 6.003 Leave For Unclassified Employees
• 6.004 Mandatory Direct Deposit
• 6.005 Evaluation for LCTCS President
• 6.006 Removal of Salary Cap for LTC Adjunct Instructors
• 6.007 LTC 9-12 Month Faculty Contracts
• 6.008 Consensual Relationships
• 6.009 Nepotism
• 6.010 Performance Evaluation and Salary Increases Suggested Performance Evaluation Instruments
  • Professional and Administrative Evaluation and Planning Form
  • Student Evaluation of Faculty Member Form
  • Faculty Appraisal and Planning Form
  • Observation of Faculty Form
• 6.011 Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation
• 6.012 (Consolidated with another policy)
• 6 013 Policy Regarding Chancellor/Director Evaluation
• 6.014 Discipline For All Employees
• 6.015 Grievance For All Employees
• 6.016 Employment Relationship
• 6.017 Rescinding the LTC Teacher Certification Fees
• 6.018 Outside Employment of LCTCS Employees
  • Disclosure of Outside Employment Form A
  • Disclosure of Outside Employment Form B
• 6.019 Engagement in Political Activity Policy (Renamed from Seeking and Holding Public Office)
• 6.020 LTC Reduction in Force Policy (Policy Superseded by Policy #6.026 effective July 10, 2002)
• 6.021 LTC Tenure Rights/Removal Policy
• 6.022 Equal Opportunity
• 6.023 American with Disabilities Act: Employees and Students
• 6.024 Smoke-Free Environment Policy
• 6.025 Code of Conduct
• 6 026 Financial Exigency/Reduction in Force (Supersedes Policy #6.020 effective July 10, 2002)
• 6.027 Internal and External Communications
• 6.028 Holidays for All Employees
• 6.029 Opportunity for Public Comment
• 6.030 Drug Free Workplace
• 6.031 Policy on Politial Activity (consolidated with Policy 6.019)
• 6.032 Policy on the Recruitment and Hiring Process
• 6.033 Special Leave Policy
• 6.034 Force Majeure Exigency Policy
• 6.035 Incentivized Retirement of Tenured Faculty
• 6.036 Background Checks for all New Employees
• 6.037 Tuition and Fee Exemption for all Full Time Employees (Supersedes Finance Policy #5.004)
• 6.038 Tuition Assistance for Full-Time Employees
• 6.039 Employee (Active or Retired), Child or Dependent, and Spouse Tuition Reduction
• 6.040 Personnel Actions by Acting/Interim or Exiting Chancellors or Directors
• 6.041 Family and Medical Leave for All Employees
• 6.042 Social Media Use

Information Technology

• 7.001 Standardization of LCTCS Desktop Computers
• 7.002 Use of Information Resources Policy Statement
• 7.003 Policy for the Purchase of New Information Technology and Telecommunications Equipment for New and Expanded Campuses
• 7.004 Remote Access Policy
• 7.005 Email Usage Policy
• 7.006 Information Management Steering Committee
• 7.007 Software License Compliance
• 7.008 Accessibility of Content Delivered Electronically

Banner

• Banner Access Authorization Rules
• Network Account Password Management Policy
• Banner Security Access Procedures

 

Career & Technical Education

• 8.001 LCTCS Guarantee Policy

Campus Free Expression Reports

• Initial Report to the Governor and Legislature on the Implementation of Campus Free Expression Policies
• Annual Report to the Governor and Legislature on the Status of Campus Free Expression (August 2019)
• Annual Report to the Governor and Legislature on the Status of Campus Free Expression (August 2020)