Program Termination

Deans and division directors will work collaboratively to ensure a smooth transition upon deciding to terminate a program. The dean and division director will be responsible for written notification to students and appropriate offices as well as oversight of the following activities.
  • Notify the CPCC Curriculum Committee. The committee will notify the Vice President for Learning.
  • The Vice President for Learning will review and seek the support of the Board of Trustees Instructional Programs and Institutional Support Committee regarding the proposed program termination decision(s).
  • Board of Trustees will act on the recommendation of its Instructional Programs and Institutional Support Committee
  • The Assistant to the Vice President for Learning will be responsible for ensuring that the Curriculum ProgramTermination Form is submitted to the North Carolina Community College System Office
  • Notify program faculty/advisors.
  • Plan and conduct a meeting with students to inform/advise them of their options and, if possible, the last term program courses will be scheduled. Provide students with a detailed transitional Education Plan.
  • Submit to the Assistant to the Vice President for Learning a copy of the student letter of notification.
  • Maintain on file in the division office copies of the student letter of notification.
  • Notify the following offices :
    • Compliance & Audit
    • Counseling Services
    • Graduation Office
    • Library Services
    • Information Technology Services
  • Delete the program from the catalog.
  • Notify external accrediting agency, if applicable.
  • Notify members of the Advisory Committee.
  • Employ the standards established in P&P 4.08, Non-Administrator Contract Policy, if applicable.
  • Make decisions regarding the disposition of equipment, if applicable.

March 2011