1. Higher Education
Faculty
Louis Cabuhat, RN M.Ed

2.  U.S. Department of Education (ED)
changes (Effective date: January 1, 2011)
 Review Two Key Regulations (faculty-
specific)
 Misrepresentation
 Outside Coursework
 Syllabi Changes
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3.  At
the conclusion of this session you
will be able to:
 Explain why the ED made the regulation changes
 Define „Credit Hour‟ or its equivalent
 Describe and comply with the regulation concerning
Misrepresentations
 Explain the Outside Coursework regulation and it‟s
impact on course syllabi
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4. Why the change?
To improve integrity in the programs authorized by Title
IV and our accrediting bodies
To protect and serve our students
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5.  An
institutionally established equivalency
of an amount of student work represented
in intended learning outcomes and
evidence of student achievement that
reasonably approximates minimum
measures
Final Regulations
§600.2, p. 66946
(preamble: pp. 66844-66850)

6.  Prohibits
misleading or false statements
to students, accrediting agencies, states,
ED or any member of the public
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7.  Walking the Talk
 Do not make statements that may not
be true
 If it is not a supported fact, do not state
it
 If you are unclear or unsure of a fact get
clarification before saying anything
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8. This regulation prohibits
misrepresentation about these
common questions:
Are you accredited?
When I graduate will I obtainable my licenses or
certification?
Do you guarantee I will be hired when I graduate?
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9. Who does the Misrepresentation
regulation NOT apply to?
a) Instructors
b) Student Admissions
c) Dean|DOE
d) Students
e) Guest Speakers
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10. Which of these statements is a violation
of the misrepresentation regulation?
a) “When you graduate you will get a job making
$75,000.”
b) “Bryman will find you a job after you graduate.”
c) “_______ company always hires from Bryman”
d) All of the above
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11. Important Reminders – “Do’s and
Don’ts”
Our communication is monitored
Use only official Bryman written materials – Campus
Catalog, etc.
No “homemade promotional materials”
Create realistic expectations – Don‟t use only the
“best case” scenarios
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12. Important Reminders – “Do’s and
Don’ts”
Use up to date and local statistical data
OK to say, “I don‟t know” as long as we follow it
with, “That‟s a good question, let me look into it.”
Ask your Manager for help – they are a valuable
resource
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13. Recognizes the amount of work and time during
which a student is engaged in academic activity
outside of the classroom
Clarifies credit hour definition and
calculation
 Degree programs: 2:1
 Diploma programs: 5-10 hours per
week
 New syllabi created by curriculum
reflects the change
 Good Faith Effort
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14. In order to meet Federal regulations
related to program integrity the
Bryman Curriculum Team did the
following…
Updated curriculum
Developed standardized syllabus templates
Identified out-of-class activities and quantified time-
on-task
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15. In order to meet Federal regulations
related to program integrity the
Bryman Curriculum Team did the
following…
Reviewed/updated all programs for appropriate in-
class and out-of-class activities
Reviewed/updated all programs for inclusion of
assessments
Reviewed/updated all programs for inclusion of
learning resource activities (LRSA)
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16. Organized and standardized template
Certain paragraphs and wording locked down
Objectives now require students to be able to
demonstrate not just remember.
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20. Activity:
 For this activity you will need the
following items from your workbook:
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Example syllabus on pages 9 – 16
Time on Task Sheet on page 20
Assignment Time Exchange page 21
 Using
all of these items complete an
assignment exchange for Unit 2 Outside
Coursework.
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21. • Walking the Talk
• Read appendix which includes Best Practices and
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FAQ.
Notify Program Chair about concerns, issues or
problems with syllabi; submit just-in-time feedback.
Pull new syllabus each module to remain current
with changes
Fill in any additional lesson plan activities using the
Time on Task (TOT) and Assignment Time
Exchange form turn into your Program Chair 5 days
prior to the next start date if there are changes
If you have questions regarding the regulations
please refer to your Program Chair or Dean | DOE
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