Section 4.03. Application for approval.

 

(1)  No school shall be approved unless it makes application, through its officers or an owner, upon board forms. An application for approval shall include, at a minimum:

(a) Mission of the school;

(b) Bylaws and regulations established for the school's governance and operation;

(c) A description of the degrees and programs offered, including learning outcomes;

(d) A copy of the enrollment agreement, if any, the school anticipates using in Wisconsin; meeting the requirements of ch. EAB 6 ;

(e) A statement of its cancellation policy meeting the minimum requirements set out in ch. EAB 8 ;

(f) A description of the school's placement services;

(g) A copy of all advertising recently used or reasonably expected to be used in Wisconsin by the school;

(h) A current balance sheet and income statement using board forms;

(i) A surety bond as required by s. EAB 4.06 ;

(j) A description of the school's location, buildings, and equipment.

(k) A list of faculty members indicating their education, preparation and experience;

(L) Documentation that applicable fire, safety, and health codes are met at schools and teaching locations (except for public school buildings).

(m) A statement that the school provides equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, disability, sex, religion, sexual preference, or political affiliation.

(n) Any other information so that the school and its programs may be evaluated according to the criteria set forth in s. EAB 4.04 .

(2)  Each application shall be accompanied by a school catalog or bulletin containing at a minimum:

(a) Volume number and date of publication.

(b) Name of school and its governing body and officials.

(c) A calendar showing holidays, vacation periods, and the beginning and ending date of each term or semester.

(d) A mission statement.

(e) A description of the educational program, listing degrees and majors offered and a brief description of entrance and completion requirements.

(f) School policy and regulations regarding attendance, leave, absences, tardiness, standards of progress policy, grading policy, rules of conduct and a policy for handling student complaints.

(g) A description of the school's self-evaluation process.

(h) A schedule of tuition, fees, other charges and refund policy.

(i) A description of the school's placement services.

History: Cr. Register, December, 1972, No. 204 , eff. 1-1-73; am. (1) (a), (b), (c) 9. and 10., (g) and (j), cr. (1) (c) 11., Register, June, 1990, No. 414 , eff. 7-1-90; renum. from EAB 5.05 and r. and recr. (1) and (2), Register, October, 1997, No. 502 , eff. 12-1-97; CR 02-135 : am. (1) (i) and (n) Register April 2003 No. 568 , eff. 5-1-03.