There are specific requirements, processes and timelines associated with the approval or amendment of
career and technical education (CTE) programs and courses at community colleges. Laws, administrative rules,
State Board of Education policies, Department procedures, and input from the field have guided the development
of the CTE program and course approval procedures.
It is essential that these procedures be completed carefully and according to deadlines to minimize unnecessary
efforts and delays. It is expected that community college administrators be well acquainted with these procedures
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Those involved with CTE program development and instructional
administration are expected to consult the applicable
(OAR 589-001-0000 to 589-020-0270) 
and (ORS Chapter 341).
The Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development provides several important publications
(FTE Guidelines, Community College Viewbook, Catalog of Lower Division Collegiate Courses, etc.) at
http://www.oregon.gov/CCWD/pub_rpts.shtml
that also should be consulted. The Community College Handbook and the Accreditation Handbook are additional
important resources. The forms, handouts, and other links below are important references related to
program approval and amendment and provide guidance concerning required standards, elements, assurances, and
procedures.
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Becoming and remaining well-acquainted with these and other applicable resources is essential for developing
quality CTE programs and efficiently navigating the program approval and amendment processes. It is a goal shared
by college and state leaders that local campus capacity is developed and expanded so colleges are able to independently
address issues related to CTE program approval and administration. Consequently, it is expected that college
personnel refer to the available resources for guidance and answers to questions prior to contacting their
designated college CTE Program Approval Point-of-Contact. Similarly, the college CTE Program Approval Point-of-Contact (POC)
is asked to refer to these resources for guidance and answers to questions prior to contacting the EII CTE Program Approval
Point-of-Contact.
View or Download Documents:
Instructions, Applications, Forms
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