ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen College Catalog 2020-2021 January 29, 2021 professional practice programmatic accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or Council for Higher Education accreditation at the time the program was completed may be eligible for a block transfer of 47 credits when enrolling into the Healthcare Associate’s Degree – Healthcare Administration Specialization (or, in Illinois, the Health Sciences Associate’s Degree – Healthcare Specialization). When applying this policy, the maximum transfer limit is 67%. p. 156, Academic Appeals and Grievance Policy: A. Academic Appeal Procedure (8/27/20) Delete and replace the numbered paragraph 1 with the following (keep existing subparts 1(a) – (c) intact): 1. For final grade appeals, the student must submit a written appeal to their instructor’s “@rasmussen.edu” email address. Grade appeals must be submitted within five business days after final grades have been posted to the student’s record. Students wishing to submit an appeal related to a program specific academic policy must contact their Dean or Advisor to begin the process as outlined in number 2 below. p. 156, Academic Freedom and Responsibility Policy (9/26/20) Add the following policy immediately before the Accommodations Policy: Academic Freedom and Responsibility Policy Rasmussen College respects and upholds the principles of academic freedom for its faculty and staff, specifically those involving teaching and learning activities, scholarly endeavors, and shared governance, while upholding the Mission of the institution. Accommodations Contacts CAMPUS OR AREA Aurora/Naperville Bachelor Completer Programs Blaine Brooklyn Park/Maple Grove Eagan Bloomington Fargo/ Moorhead Ft. Myers Green Bay NAME TITLE These freedoms include the following: • The freedom to express beliefs, opinions, and ideas in the classroom related to the exploration of academic subjects in the interest of course learning outcomes. • an authentic, real-world application of knowledge. • scholarship related to one’s areas of interest. • opportunities at the College. To attain these freedoms, the Rasmussen College faculty and staff accepts the following responsibilities: • sound practices of teaching and learning. • The responsibility to understand and apply The responsibility to maintain instructional quality, academic rigor, and academic and ethical standards appropriate to an institution of higher learning and integral to the professional preparation of students. • opinions of others, especially students. • and opportunities for professional development. • The freedom to share professional expertise and The freedom to conduct research and engage in The freedom to choose professional affiliations The freedom to engage in shared governance The responsibility to respect the rights and The responsibility to appropriately represent the Rasmussen College community, and to acknowledge that some beliefs are personal and may not reflect the views of the institution. p. 156, Accommodations Policy (7/9/20) Add the table of Accommodation Contacts to the end of this policy: TELEPHONE EMAIL Julie Lawrence Academic Dean 815-534-3312 [email protected] Jamie Kahon Tracy Tepley April Ray Academic Dean 715-841-8051 [email protected] Academic Dean 952-230-3023 [email protected] Academic Dean 763-496-6019 [email protected] Andrew LaMere Tracy Tepley Robert Neuteboom Tracie Steed Jenn Endries Kansas - Overland Park/Topeka Etta Steed Lake Elmo/Woodbury Andrew LaMere Academic Dean 651-259-8127 [email protected] Academic Dean 952-230-3023 [email protected] Academic Dean 701-277-3889 [email protected] Academic Dean 239-477-2133 [email protected] Academic Dean 920-593-8411 [email protected] Academic Dean 913-491-7880 [email protected] Academic Dean 651-259-8127 [email protected] This addendum modifies catalog content as indicated, and supersedes all previous addenda. Page 30 / 42