3.7 Academic Program Change
Policy 3.7 Academic Program Change
Board of Trustee Approval: August 6, 2007
Revised: October 1, 2020; July 17, 2026
The College provides an annual review process for all academic programs. In addition, input on program needs and effectiveness is obtained from many sources, including advisory committees, student evaluations and surveys, benchmark data, student performance information, employer feedback, industry information and trends, and collaboration with faculty at other institutions.
As a result of this information, program coordinators or other College officials may recommend changes to programs for implementation in the fall semester of the subsequent academic year. Programs may be changed every other year unless an earlier change is required due to North Carolina Community College System program changes.
Major program changes affected by state-maintained program curriculum standards will be processed in accordance with established North Carolina Community College System rules and regulations and will be directed through the Office of the Provost. These changes will also be reviewed in accordance with SACSCOC substantive change policies.