Program Handbook Policy

Programs at SPSCC maintaining their own, program-specific handbooks must adhere to the following guidelines:

• Program handbooks should be consistent with current College program requirements, course offerings, and instructional policies as established by Instructional Council
• Program handbooks will be reviewed by Instructional Council for approval every 3 years, or when there are significant changes, or as required by program accreditation
• Program handbooks should include the following:
  • The name and description of the program
  • Contact information for the program
  • The years or terms which the handbook covers and revision date
  • A table of contents
  • Descriptions and costs of program-wide tools, uniforms, supplies, and other expenses
  • Program outcomes and performance expectations
  • Certification or licensing information
  • Accreditation information and anything specifically required by the program’s accrediting body
• Program handbooks may include information on:
  • Safety
  • Sanitation
  • Hygiene
  • Professional standards
  • Other items specific to the program
• Program handbooks may also point students to supplementary resources including the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities, pathways maps, syllabi, advising information, and other College policies and procedures
• Handbooks are not required to repeat syllabus information, College policies or College codes available to students elsewhere unless deemed necessary
• Submission of handbooks should be accompanied by documentation of any external handbook requirements from accreditors, etc. when applicable.