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Title 53B - State System of Higher Education
Chapter 2a - Technical Colleges
Section 101 - Definitions.
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UT Code § 53B-2a-101 (2020)
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Effective 7/1/2020
53B-2a-101. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
Amended by Chapter 152, 2020 General Session
Amended by Chapter 365, 2020 General Session
53B-2a-101. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
- (1) "Capital development" means the same as capital development project, as defined in Section 63A-5b-401.
- (2) "Competency-based" means mastery of subject matter or skill level, as demonstrated through business and industry approved standards and assessments, achieved through participation in a hands-on learning environment, and which is tied to observable, measurable performance objectives.
- (3) "Dedicated project" means a capital development project for which state funds from the Technical Colleges Capital Projects Fund created in Section 53B-2a-118 are requested or used.
- (4) "Nondedicated project" means a capital development project for which state funds from a source other than the Technical Colleges Capital Projects Fund created in Section 53B-2a-118 are requested or used.
- (5) "Open-entry, open-exit" means:
- (a) a method of instructional delivery that allows for flexible scheduling in response to individual student needs or requirements and demonstrated competency when knowledge and skills have been mastered;
- (b) students have the flexibility to begin or end study at any time, progress through course material at their own pace, and demonstrate competency when knowledge and skills have been mastered; and
- (c) if competency is demonstrated in a program of study, a credential, certificate, or diploma may be awarded.
- (6) "State funds" means the same as that term is defined in Section 63A-5b-401.
Amended by Chapter 152, 2020 General Session
Amended by Chapter 365, 2020 General Session
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