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.