Institutional Federal Compliance Report

Please read Verification of Compliance with Accreditation-Relevant Federal Regulations.

Institutions must use this Institutional Federal Compliance Report for submission, which is

available at www.msche.org.

Institutions should provide evidence that will best demonstrate the institution’s compliance.

Documentation of policies and/or procedures must be (1) in writing, (2) approved and

administered through applicable institutional processes, (3) accessible to constituents, and (4)

reflect current practice.

In the event one or more of these regulations do not apply to an institution, the institution shall

indicate that fact and provide an explanation in the space provided. Otherwise, all applicant,

candidate, and accredited institutions are expected to provide documentation for each of the

requirements.

The Institutional Federal Compliance Report and supporting evidence should be combined into a

single, bookmarked, PDF file. A hard copy of the report is not required and will not be accepted.

Institutions must upload this Institutional Federal Compliance Report in conjunction with all

other self-study materials, no later than six weeks prior to the scheduled On-Site Evaluation Visit.

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Please type the following information.

Institution: Bronx Community College, The City University of New York

Report completed by: Dr. Nancy Ritze, Dean, Institutional Research and Assessment

Date: February 6, 2019

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1. Student Identity Verification in Distance and Correspondence Education

Evidence to Demonstrate Compliance:

1. Policies and/or

procedures used to

ensure student identity

verification in distance or

correspondence

education courses

Bronx Community College (BCC) does not offer correspondence

education courses. BCC is guided by and complies with the methods set

forth by the City University of New York (CUNY) to validate student

identity verification in distance education courses. Students in online

instruction must log in through a system that uses IDs and passwords to

invoke an authentication triangulated against name, date of birth, and

social security number. (These are inaccessible but generate a unique

access number; it is this access number that, invoked by the user

ID/password combination, gives access to the system). This secure login

is a student’s only means of access to Blackboard (Bb), the online

learning management system (LMS).

http://www.bcc.cuny.edu/academics/distance-learning/

CUNYfirst/Blackboard Login:

Bronx Community College students use CUNYfirst (The City University

of New York's fully integrated resources and services tool,

http://www2.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/cis/cunyfirst/), to

register for classes and to access Blackboard.

Using the secure CUNY Login portal, students create an account by

submitting the required parameters (name, date of birth and social

security number). Upon account creation, students and faculty members

are provided with a unique University User Identifier, which is also used

to identify them in Blackboard. https://impweb.cuny.edu/selfservice/activation/start.actionThe registration information is imported into Blackboard, where both

students and faculty members are able to submit their user unique name

and password to access the learning management system.

https://bbhosted.cuny.edu/

A Blackboard guide is provided to all users.

http://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/CIS/functions/bb/userguides/student.html

Faculty who are interested in teaching in any online modality

(web-enhanced, partially, hybrid, online or fully online) are

encouraged to participate and complete a yearlong Online Course

Development (OCD) Seminar offered by the Center for Teaching,

Learning & Technology (CTLT)

http://www.bcc.cuny.edu/academics/ctlt

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2. Policies and/or

procedure(s) regarding

the protection of privacy

(i.e. FERPA) for students

enrolled in distance and

correspondence courses

or programs, including

password verification

BCC is in compliance with FERPA. The Office of Information Technology and the Registrar detail the policies and

procedures related to student privacy.

FERPA – CUNY Policy:

http://www2.cuny.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/page-assets/about/administration/offices/legal-affairs/Guidelines-for-implementation-of-the-Student-Records-Access-FERPA.pdf

City University of New York Information Security Policy and Procedures

(6/25/2014) certifies that students log in and use an ID and password to

validate their access into the system.

http://www2.cuny.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/page-assets/about/administration/offices/cis/information-security/security-policies-procedures/IT-Security-Procedures-6-25-2014.pdf

Password Reset:

Students and faculty members using CUNYfirst or Blackboard are able to

change or reset their passwords using the procedure established by the

City University of New York. To reset their passwords, they are required

to visit the CUNYfirst portal: https://cunyfirst.cuny.edu/

There are two options for password reset:

1. When a student or a faculty member forgets the password,

he/she will click on the “Forgot password” link and provide

Through an application process, the Center accepts faculty who are interested in teaching an online course. This rigorous faculty

development seminar exposes faculty to online teaching using best

practices and techniques, many of which they demonstrate in the

development of their online course content. Furthermore,

participating faculty teach an online course under the mentorship of

faculty

experts that lead the seminar. See attached OCD final reports

(2014-2015; 2015-2016; 2016-2017)

CUNY IT Security Policy and Procedures: http://www2.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/cis/information-security/security-policies-procedures/

Acceptable Use of Computer Resources: http://www2.cuny.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/page-assets/about/administration/offices/cis/information-security/security-policies-procedures/ComputerUsePolicy.pdf

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Explanation if a compliance requirement is not relevant for your institution:

his/her unique user name or Unique Identifier number (Empl

ID) to start the process.

https://impweb.cuny.edu/selfservice/forgotpwd/start.action

2. When a student or a faculty member wishes to reset a

password, he/she will click on the “Change password” link,

provide his/her unique user name or Unique Identifier number

(Empl ID), old password and new password to start the

process.

https://impweb.cuny.edu/selfservice/changepwd/start.action

Adhering to the CUNY Information Technology Security

Procedures, passwords must comply with CUNY password

guidelines and must be reset every 180 days.

http://www2.cuny.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/page-

assets/about/administration/offices/cis/information-

security/security-policies-procedures/IT-Security-Procedures-

6-25-2014.pdf

CUNY has established a standard for the protection of its students’

privacy. CUNY has worked with Blackboard to fully incorporate and

embody the intent and practice of that standard. As a user of CUNY’s Bb

LMS, BCC complies with FERPA to the extent that the system provides. 3. Procedure(s) for

notifying students about

any projected additional

charges associated with

student identity

verification. Evidence

should include URLs,

catalogs, student

handbooks, and other

locations of any

alternative institutional

website documenting

required disclosures

BCC does not have additional fees for student identity verification as

noted in the Tuition and Fee Manual.

http://www.bcc.cuny.edu/services/financial-services-student-

accounts/tuition-and-fees/

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2. Transfer of Credit Policies and Articulation Agreements

Evidence to Demonstrate Compliance:

1. Policies and procedures

for making decisions

about the transfer of

credits earned at other

institutions (regardless

of modality).

*Demonstrate public

disclosure of policy by

URL, catalog, or other

public location

Policy:

Transfer credits are awarded from accredited higher educational

institutions, up to a maximum of 30 credits toward an associate

program. Only college-level courses are eligible for transfer credits.

Students transferring credits from a CUNY college are eligible to

transfer courses with any passing grade. Students transferring credits

from colleges outside CUNY must have earned a grade of "C" or

above in order for courses to be considered for transfer. Note that

some BCC majors have a minimum grade requirement for certain

courses (e.g., Nursing, Radiologic Technology); in these cases,

transfer credit from CUNY or non-CUNY institutions will apply to

the program only if the grade meets the program standard. These

program-specific minimum grade requirements are outlined in the

college catalog and in the codification of the BCC Academic Rules

and Regulations.

Procedures:

The transfer credit evaluation function is located in the Office of the

Registrar, led by the BCC advanced standing coordinator. This staff

member assigns BCC equivalencies of non-BCC courses in

consultation with the appropriate academic department. A large

database of transfer credit equivalencies has been built into the

CUNYfirst student information system to improve efficiency of the

process and to ensure that student coursework is evaluated in a

consistent fashion. The transfer credit evaluation for incoming

students occurs upon admission or readmission to BCC. Transfer

credit is entered onto a student’s record to ensure that students are

aware of the courses they are being awarded and to ensure accurate

first-semester advisement.

Transfer Credit Policy Summary for incoming students:

http://www.bcc.cuny.edu/services/registrar/transfer-credit-evaluation/

(pg. 38-39).

Transfer Credit and Prior Learning Full Policy:

http://www.bcc.cuny.edu/wp-

content/uploads/2018/05/academic_policies_procedures.pdf

(pg. 40-41).

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Reverse Transfer/En Route Associate Degree Implementation

Manual

The College participates in the CUNY Reverse Transfer/En Route

Associate Degree initiative. It allows students who have earned 30

credits or more at BCC to get their Associate's Degree from the

College while enrolled at another institution. In collaboration with the

students, the Office of the Registrar designs a plan to facilitate

students’ graduation with the two-year degree.

http://www2.cuny.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/page-assets/about/administration/offices/undergraduate-studies/reverse-transfer/Reverse-Transfer-Manual_Nov-1-2016-Update.pdf

2. Demonstrate public

disclosure of the list of

institutions with which

the institution has

established an

articulation agreement

by URL and other

publication locations, if

applicable

Articulation Agreements & Memorandums of Understanding

BCC engages in a robust effort to facilitate student transfer from BCC

to senior colleges, both inside and outside CUNY. The CUNY

Pathways initiative supports the portability of core coursework across

CUNY, helping students transfer from college to college without a

loss of credit in the core. In addition, BCC has built very close ties to

Lehman College, the senior college that is the most common transfer

destination for our students, including housing a Lehman advisor on

campus once a week.

In order to further facilitate transfer, BCC has an extensive array of

articulation agreements with both CUNY and non-CUNY institutions.

These agreements are coordinated and promoted by BCC’s Transfer

Services Department. This department engages in many transfer-

related activities, including assisting students with the transfer

process, with transfer planning, and with using articulation

agreements. Transfer Services counselors also work closely with

BCC’s academic advising units to ensure that transfer is integrated

into advising sessions from early in the student’s BCC career. Our

articulation agreements and other transfer resources are available on

the BCC web site.

CUNY Pathways Initiative

http://www2.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/undergraduate-studies/pathways/

Articulation Agreements and Memorandums of

Understanding: https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/services/transfer-services/transfer-agreements/

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*If possible, institutions should use same URL as the institution uses for Student Right to Know. The URL provided

here should match what is submitted for the Student Achievement Webpage as reported in the Annual Institutional

Update (AIU).

Explanation if a compliance requirement is not relevant for your institution:

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3. Title IV Program Responsibilities

Evidence to Demonstrate Compliance:

1. Title IV Student loan Cohort Default Rates for

the most recent three years. If applicable,

submit reports on compliance from the USDE

in regard to the cohort default rate, including

any default reduction plans

As reflected in the Federal Student Aid Report for

FY 2015, Bronx Community College’s 3-year Title

IV Default Rate is in good standing.

The rates are as follows:

Cohort Default Rate for 2015: 14.2%

Cohort Default Rate for 2014: 10.5%

Cohort Default Rate for 2013: 10.6%

2. Composite ratios for the three most recent

years (Private and for-profit institutions only)

Bronx Community College, CUNY is a public

institution.

3. Notification from state or other governmental

agency confirming status as public institution

(Public institutions only)

This is not applicable to Bronx Community College

– it is a public institution (See the New York Board

of Regents Authorization.

4. Most recent USDE report on review of Title

IV program, including institutional response

The Program Review Final Report and Response

(March 23-27, 2015) by the US Department of

Education.

5. OMB Circular A-133 audit on federal

programs for the most recent three years

Bronx Community College had no findings for the

FY 2016 and FY 2015 A-133 audit as shown in the

reports below:

KPMG FY 17 A133

KPMG FY 16_A133

KPMG FY 15_A133

6. Relevant correspondence from the USDE

such as any actions to limit, suspend, or

terminate the institution’s eligibility to

participate in Title IV, including institutional

response, if applicable

Currently, there are no actions from the United

States Department of Education that would limit,

suspend or terminate the College’s ability to award

Title IV programs.

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Explanation if a compliance requirement is not relevant for your institution:

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4. Institutional Records of Student Complaints

Evidence to Demonstrate Compliance:

1. Policy and/or procedures for student

complaints

Bronx Community College consistently updates the

college catalog and student handbook to ensure

that students are in receipt of the most up-to-date

information about policies in regard to different

type of complaints, including but not limited to

complaints about faculty conduct in academic

settings, sexual misconduct, and workplace

violence.

BCC has multiple policies and procedures for

complaints, depending on their nature and type.

When a student is unable to resolve his/her issue at

the initial site of the problem (e.g., with a faculty

member, department chair, enrollment services

office), he/she is typically referred to the Divisional

Office of Academic and Student Success. Upon

arrival there, the student is encouraged to complete

the Student Feedback Form. After filling out the

form, the content of the student complaint is

scanned and emailed to the appropriate executive

administrator (typically a dean or associate dean) to

follow through on the next steps. The

administrator, if available, may meet immediately

with the student. If not, the administrator typically

contacts the student by email and/or phone in the

same day. In many cases, additional information is

needed from the student and often from the relevant

staff/offices with which the administrator must

connect in order to address the case. Many

situations are resolved within a week. The original

student complaint documents are maintained in the

Divisional Office of Academic and Student Success

(see Student Complaint Summary 2015-2017).

In recognition of the limitations of a primarily

paper-based system, BCC has created the electronic

Student Issues Resolution System (SIRS)

https://site.bcc.cuny.edu/StudentConcern

/(S(l0eiryohc5lp0552vhwt4s12))/default.aspx that

improves the tracking, resolution, and analysis of

complaints. BCC policy and process varies

depending on the complaint type. For example,

specific CUNY policy informs the process, both in

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the academic department and outside it, for student

complaints about faculty behavior in academic

settings. This policy can be found in Appendix I in

the BCC catalog and online.

Additionally, BCC has centralized policies and

procedures to be accessible to all users via the

BCC Student Consumer Information page

(http://www.bcc.cuny.edu/about-bcc/student-

consumer-information/ ).

In certain situations in which a student feels that

the typical venues for redress have failed him/her,

the Student Ombudsperson may be engaged by the

student. This role is codified in the Bronx

Community College Governance Plan College

Governance Plan, January 30, 2017

(pg .12)12)

The Student Ombudsperson prepares and submits a report at the end of each semester on the number, nature and resolution of complaints. This report is provided to the President of the College, the Office of the Executive Counsel, and the Chairperson of the Senate without breaching confidentiality (See 2015-2016 Report, 2016-2017 Report, and 2017-2018 Report).

Complaints in the following categories have a

specific process associated with them; please click

on the link to access processes or contact

information for these matters.

Faculty Conduct in Academic Settings: https://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/la PROCEDURES_FOR_HANDLING_STUDENT_COMPLAINTS.pdf

Discrimination: http://www.bcc.cuny.edu/faculty-staff/affirmative-action-compliance-diversity/

Safety concerns:

http://www.bcc.cuny.edu/services/public-safety/

Sexual Assault and Title IX:

http://www.bcc.cuny.edu/faculty-staff/affirmative-action-compliance-diversity/sexual-harassment/

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Information Technology:

http://www.bcc.cuny.edu/services/information-technology-service-desk/

2. Public location of contact information that

the institution provides enrolled and

prospective students for filing complaints

with the institution’s accreditor and with

its State approval or licensing entity and

any other relevant State official or agency

that would appropriately handle a student’s

complaint

The Division of Academic and Student Success is

responsible for overseeing escalated student

complaints to upper administration, maintaining

records of the complaints, and reviewing the

number, patterns and resolution of the complaints

each year.

Many student complaints result in feedback from an

administrator to a department chair, faculty

member, or other employee of the college. This

feedback can and often does result in changes to

policies and procedures that prompted or

contributed to the student complaint. For example,

student complaints drew attention to logistical

challenges in our Horticulture program with our

partner institution, the New York Botanical

Gardens (NYBG). As a result, we have taken steps

to improve transition of our students to NYBG

courses and improved coordination with our NYBG

partners in matters such as course availability.

The main shortcoming of our complaint system was

that it was primarily paper based. This limited

tracking and made analysis more challenging. These

limitations made it difficult to have a systematic

change process in response to student complaints.

While changes did occur as a result of student

complaints, the change process was not systematic;

instead it relied upon an administrator noticing an

underlying issue in a complaint or batch of

complaints and acting to address the structural

issue.

As a result of these limitations and shortcomings,

BCC developed, over the past 12 months, the

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Student Issue Resolution System (SIRS). This

system has digitized complaints (eliminating the

need to track paper documents), allowing for easy

analysis of student complaints and facilitating

action on the underlying causes of complaints. The

SIRS system will be used for complaints of an

academic or student affairs nature that go to

administration (Office of the President, Office of

Academic Affairs, and Office of Student Success).

At the end of each semester, the student complaint

data will be analyzed and discussed by

administrators in each office for underlying issues

that may be addressed in a systematic fashion.

Explanation if a compliance requirement is not relevant for your institution:

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5. Required Information for Students and the Public

Evidence to Demonstrate Compliance:

1. URLs, catalogs and student handbooks, and

other public locations of any alternative

institutional website documenting required

disclosures of graduation, completion,

licensure pass rate and other data required by

Student Right to Know*, as well as policies on

Student Academic Progress (SAP),

withdrawal, leave of absence, and attendance

The Student Consumer Information page

(http://www.bcc.cuny.edu/about-bcc/student-

consumer-information ) provides a vast

amount of information to prospective, as well

as current students and the public. Topics

covered include:

- Mission

- Vision

- College by the Numbers (Admissions

Diversity, Total Enrollment,

Female/Male Ratio, Students on

Financial Aid, Student to Faculty

Ratio)

- Financial Information and Assistance

- General Institutional Information

(Academic Programs and Campus

Services, Textbooks, Acceptable

Computer Use and File Sharing,

Public Safety, Students Right-to-Know

Act, Health and Safety, Other

Important Policies)

- Accreditation, Approval, and Licensure

of Institutional and Programs

(Accreditation, Licensure and

Programs, Student Achievement Data)

- Student Outcomes (Retention and

Graduation Rates, One Year

Enrollment and Retention Rates by

Department & Degree Program)

Academic Policies and Procedures 2018-

2019 (BCC Catalogue, pg. 78)

-Class Attendance

-Lateness

-Grading Policy

-Academic Standing

-Probation/Dismissal

-Academic Appeals

-Graduation

-CUNY Policy on Academic Integrity

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-College Senate Policy on Academic Integrity

-Religious Beliefs and Class Attendance

The information is also detailed in the College

Catalog and the 2018-2019 Student Handbook

(pg. 32-65).

2. Documents and URLs for advertising and

recruitment materials that are available to

current and prospective students that

show the accreditation status with the

Commission and any other USDE

approved agencies

In collaboration with the academic

departments, the Office of Institutional

Research and Assessment gathers and reports

on information regarding student outcomes,

enrollment trends, graduation and retention

rates and licensure pass rates. This information

is readily available on the College website and

Catalog for the Education and Career

Outcomes, Completion and Transfer-out Rates

on Licensure Pass Rates. Specifically, find

below the data for the three licensure

programs:

A.A.S in Radiologic Technology:

http://www.bcc.cuny.edu/wp-

content/uploads/2018/09/rad_tech_aas.pdf

(pg. 187).

A.A.S in Nursing:

http://www.bcc.cuny.edu/wp-

content/uploads/2018/11/nursingacheivementd

ata.pdf (pg. 174)

A.A.S in Nuclear Medicine Technology

http://www.bcc.cuny.edu/wp-

content/uploads/2018/09/nuclear_medicine_aa

s.pdf (pg. 171).

Additionally, as part of CUNY’s Performance

Management Plan (PMP), a data book is

generated indicating each College’s goals,

strengths and ongoing challenges. See link

here:

http://www2.cuny.edu/about/administration

/chancellor/office/performance-management/.

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The members of the College Cabinet and other

administrators discuss the data in order to plan

the goals and targets on how to improve upon

the results.

3. Provide an explanation for how the institution

verifies that the posted student outcomes data

are accurate.

BCC posts outcomes data for three

independently accredited programs that lead to

licensure: AAS Nursing, AAS Nuclear

Medicine Technology, AAS Radiologic

Technology. Outcomes data for these

programs are reported to the program

accreditor and are subject to their verification

through regular reporting and periodic full

program review. As the outcomes data in these

areas include reporting on licensure exam

passing rates, this is independently verifiable

as well. Additionally, outcomes data in these

areas are reported to and reviewed by the BCC

Office of Academic Affairs for publication in

the annual college catalog and/or web site.

*Many institutions create a single portal page on the institution’s web site that provides hyperlinks to disclosure

information (Consumer Information Page, Student Right to Know, HEOA, Fast Facts, At A Glance, etc.). This is the

recommended approach as it facilitates the review by the Commission since it consolidates the information in one

place and meets multiple accountability requirements at one time.

Explanation if a compliance requirement is not relevant for your institution:

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6. Standing with State and Other Accrediting Agencies

List of Evidence to Demonstrate Compliance:

1. Names of other accreditors, program(s)

it accredits, and year of next review

Bronx Community College’s academic programs are

registered by the New York State Department of

Education. BCC has 13 accredited degree programs

by professional or specialized agencies. All programs

are in good standing with their respective agencies. A

summary of the academic programs and the

corresponding accrediting agencies is available

within each Department as well as in the Office of

Academic Affairs.

Programmatic Accreditations:

1. Accounting (A.A.S); Business

Administration (A.S.); Computer

Information Systems (A.A.S.); Marketing

Management (A.A.S.); Medical Office

Assistant (A.A.S.); Office Administration

and Technology (A.A.S.): accredited by the

Accreditation Council for Business Schools

and Programs (ACBSP).

Address: 11520 West 119th Street, Overland

Park, KS 66213;

Telephone#: (913) 339-9356;

Website: http://www.acbsp.org

On November 12, 2014, ACBSP granted the

program reaffirmation of accreditation until

its next site visit in Fall 2024 (10 year cycle

and Quality Assurance reports are due every

two years).

ACBSP Reaffirmation Letter for all Programs

2. Paralegal Studies (Cert.); Paralegal

Studies (A.A.S.): The Certificate in Paralegal

Studies is accredited by the American Bar

Association (ABA).

Address: 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL

60654;

Telephone#: (312) 988-5617;

Website: www.americanbar.org and

www.abaparalegals.org

On February 10, 2015, ABA granted the

program Continuing accreditation until its

next site visit in Fall 2020 (seven-year cycle).

ABA Paralegal Studies Reaffirmation Letter

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3. Electronic Engineering Technology

(A.A.S.): The A.A.S in Electronic Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ETAC). Address: 415 North Charles Street, Baltimore,

MD 21201;

Telephone#: (410)-347-7700;

Website: www.abet.org

On August 1, 2013, ABET-ETAC granted the program continuing accreditation until its next

site visit in Summer 2019 (six year cycle).

ABET-ETAC Reaccreditation Letter

4. Nuclear Medicine Technology (A.A.S.): The

A.A.S in Nuclear Medicine Technology is

accredited by the Joint Review Committee on

Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine

Technology (JRCNMT).

Address: 820 W Danforth Road, #B1, Edmond, OK 73003;

Telephone#: (405) 285-0546;

Website: www.jrcnmt.org

On November 8, 2013, JRCNMT granted the program continuing accreditation until its next

site visit in Fall 2020 (seven year cycle). JRCNMT Reaffirmation Letter

5. Automotive Technology (A.A.S.): The

A.A.S in Automotive Technology is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). Address: 1503 Edwards Ferry Road, NE, Suite 401, Leesburg, VA 20176; Telephone#:

(703) 669-6650;

Website: www.asealliance.org

On March 29, 2014, NATEF granted the program reaffirmation of accreditation until its next site visit in Spring 2019 (five year cycle).

NATEF Reaccreditation Letter

6. Radiologic Technology (A.A.S.): The A.A.S in Radiologic Technology is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

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Address: 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850,

Chicago, IL 60606-3182;

Telephone#: (312) 704-5300;

Website: www.jrcert.org

On October 28, 2016, JRCET granted the

program continuing accreditation until its

next site visit in Spring 2024 (eight year

cycle).

JRCERT Reaccreditation Letter

7. Nursing (A.A.S.): The A.A.S in Nursing is

accredited by Accreditation Commission for

Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Address: 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850,

Atlanta, Georgia 30326;

Telephone#: (404) 975-5000;

Website: www.acenursing.org

On July 30, 2012, ACEN granted the program

reaffirmation of accreditation until its next

site visit in Summer 2020 (eight year cycle).

ACEN Reaccreditation Letter

8. Medical Laboratory Technician (A.A.S.):

The A.A.S in Medical Laboratory

Technician is accredited by the National

Accrediting Agency for Clinical

Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

Address: 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720,

Rosemont, IL 60018;

Telephone #: (773) 714-8880;

Website: www.naacls.org

On October 31, 2018, NAACLS granted the

program accreditation until its next site visit

in Spring 2023 (five year cycle).

NAACLS Accreditation Letter

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2. Documents and URLs available to

current and prospective students that

show the licensing or accreditation

status with the state or other USDE

approved agencies

The link below details the licensing or accreditation

status:

www.bcc.cuny.edu/about-bcc/student-consumer-

information

The three licensing programs are listed in the College

catalogue and website:

A.A.S in Radiologic Technology:

http://www.bcc.cuny.edu/wp-

content/uploads/2018/09/rad_tech_aas.pdf

(pg. 187).

A.A.S in Nursing:

http://www.bcc.cuny.edu/wp-

content/uploads/2018/11/nursingacheivementdata.pdf

http://www.bcc.cuny.edu/wp-

content/uploads/2018/09/nursing_a5s.pdf

A.A.S in Nuclear Medicine Technology

http://www.bcc.cuny.edu/wp-

content/uploads/2018/09/nuclear_medicine_aas.pdf

(pg. 171).

3. Report from State or other accreditor

if institution has been found

noncompliant (including institutional

response) within the last five years

The College is in compliance.

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7. Contractual Relationships

Evidence to Demonstrate Compliance:

1. List of current contractual agreements,

including name of third-party and

educational program(s) involved, and date

of Commission approval

BCC has no contractual arrangements for

educational services. Hence, there are no

disclosures to document.

2. Documents and/or URLs available to

current and prospective students that

describe contractual arrangements/written

arrangements

BCC has no contractual arrangements for

educational services. Hence, there are no

disclosures to document.

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8. Assignment of Credit Hour

Evidence to Demonstrate Compliance:

1. Policy and procedures for assignment of

Credit Hour for all types of courses,

disciplines, programs, credential levels,

formats, regardless of modality)

BCC complies fully with the New York State

Department of Education (NYSED)

regulations defining credit hour (sometime

referred to as “semester hour”) assignment.

These regulations are found in section 50.1(n)

of the Regulations of the Commissioner of

Education and are as follows:

“Semester hour means a credit, point, or other

unit granted for the satisfactory completion of

a course which requires at least 15 hours (of

50 minutes each) of instruction and at least 30

hours of supplementary assignments, except

as otherwise provided pursuant to section

52.2(c)(4) of this Subchapter. This basic

measure shall be adjusted proportionately to

translate the value of other academic

calendars and formats of study in relation to

the credit granted for study during the two

semesters that comprise an academic year.”

The BCC College Catalog, in the section

titled “Explanation of Credit,” describes the

definition of credits in relation to the different

types of contact hours (e.g., lecture, lab,

studio) and in the context of NYSED

regulations.

Most of BCC’s courses are offered via the in-

person modality in the traditional 15-week

fall and spring semester (14 weeks of

instruction, plus one final exam week). See

BCC Academic Calendar. Most three-credit

courses meet two times per week for 75-

minute sessions in a traditional semester. See

BCC schedule of classes for Fall 2018 and

Spring 2018.

BCC offers winter and summer session

courses as well, in which the total number of

weeks are fewer, but the hours of instruction

and supplementary assignments are the same

as those in the traditional semester. See BCC

schedule of classes for Summer 2018 and

Winter 2018.

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BCC does offer a growing number of hybrid

and fully online course sections. These

courses are identical to the in-person modality

in regard to material covered and learning

expectations.

2. Course or program review procedures and

sample approval documentation, as they relate

to credit hour

BCC assigns credit hours to courses in the

course development process. When a faculty

member develops and proposes a new course,

it must be reviewed and approved by the

academic department curriculum committee.

At this time, if not before, the BCC Office of

Academic Affairs, in consultation with the

registrar/scheduling, reviews the proposed

course to ensure compliance with credit

regulations from NYSED. The proposed

course must then be reviewed and approved

by the college Curriculum Committee, the

College Senate, the CUNY Office of

Academic Affairs, and the CUNY Board of

Trustees. Click here for the new course form

used by BCC/CUNY.

When new courses are developed in the

context of a new degree proposal, all

documentation (including course syllabi and

assignment of credit) are submitted to

NYSED for approval. NYSED maintains a

registry of approved degree programs.

3. Process the institution utilizes to verify length

of academic period and compliance with

credit hour requirements through course

scheduling

Prior to start of the semester, in collaboration

with the Office of the Registrar and the Office

of Academic Affairs, academic departments

submit the schedule of classes, which details

the date, time, billable hours, class and lab

hour credits for each course. These offerings

are reviewed in the context of credit hour

assignment to the course as reflected in the

CUNYfirst system. This ensures that NYSED

guidelines are adhered to in course offerings

each semester.

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Explanation if a compliance requirement is not relevant for your institution: