This addendum modifies catalog content as indicated and supersedes all previous addenda. Page 33 / 41 2023-2024 ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen University Catalog and Student Handbook June 27, 2024 P. 171 School of Nursing Waivers (9/21/2023) Replace 1st bullet in the first column with the following: • Students who enroll in the Professional Nursing Associate’s Degree program or a pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree program, and have a Practical Nursing license (Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)) that is current and unencumbered on the date their program starts at Rasmussen University, may receive a waiver from NUR1055 Introduction to Nursing, NUR2243 Professional Nursing Skills I and NUR2356 Multidimensional Care I. The student’s license status, as recorded on the state’s licensing website, will be reviewed and, if the criteria are met, Rasmussen University will waive the course requirements and the grades will be posted on the student transcript as a course waiver (CW). P. 175 Policy Exceptions Process (8/17/2023) Replace #4 in its entirety with: 3. Students may appeal the decision of the School Dean, Associate Dean or Nurse Administrator to the University Policy Appeal Committee. Decisions made by the University Policy Appeal Committee are final. P. 175 Academic Freedom and Responsibility Policy (11/15/2023) Add the following new policy before the Accommodations Policy: Rasmussen University 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. 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. • The freedom to share professional expertise and an authentic, real-world application of knowledge. • The freedom to conduct research and engage in scholarship related to one’s areas of interest. • The freedom to choose professional affiliations and opportunities for professional development. • The freedom to engage in shared governance opportunities at the University. To attain these freedoms, the Rasmussen University faculty and staff accepts the following responsibilities: • The responsibility to understand and apply sound practices of teaching and learning. • 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. • The responsibility to respect the rights and opinions of others, especially students. • The responsibility to appropriately represent the Rasmussen University community, and to acknowledge that some beliefs are personal and may not reflect the views of the institution. P. 175 Accreditation and Licensing (2/22/2024) Under A. Accreditation, replace the 2nd and 3rd paragraphs with the following: The Health Information Management accreditor of Rasmussen University is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The University’s accreditation for the Baccalaureate degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2030. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at 312-235-3255; or by email at [email protected]. The Health Information Management accreditor of Rasmussen University is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The University’s accreditation for the Associate degree in Health Information Technician has been reaffirmed through 2030. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at [email protected]
