Admissions Policy
This policy was posted for public comment from November 9 – 27, 2023
Comments
It would be good to have clarification regarding high school students, those in 9–12th grade, who are eligible to attend SLTC classes and programs tuition free, per 53B-2a-106. Technical colleges -- Duties. |
I would like some explanation of the following section: Which academic administrator (AD, or Dean or Program lead)? And it does not seem consistent with H. Selective Admission Standards This committee does not have an academic administrator on it.... unless that is what is meant by "college administration"? |
General Comments: Section 1 Policy Statement Section 3-Definitions Section 4-Procedure |
Responses
General Questions
Most students will not read the admissions policy before applying for admission to the school. Students can be guided through the admissions process via instructions on the SLCC website and visits with SLCC admissions advisors and/or high school counselors. Our hope is that by changing the policy this will simplify the process significantly which is what students interact with, few students interact with the policy.
The special status determination is made as part of the admissions process. We do not admit students as traditional degree seeking students if they meet the definition of a special status student.
This is a great suggestion; however, this is the not the scope of this policy. Registration is not part of the Admissions Office and is not governed by this policy.
Definitions (sections 1, 3 and 4.D.2)
Additions have been made. Section 3.J. now reads, “Re-Admit: the return to active registration status of a student absent from the institution for a period of greater than one year.” 4.B.3. now reads, “Students who have been away from the college for more than one year must complete an admissions update form.”
Special Status Students include Early Enrollment Students so that status is used for more than just Concurrent Enrollment Students.
Definitions have been added for both Guest Students (3.E) and Educational Resources (3.D).
Clarification Requested Regarding the Policy Statement (section 1)
Clarification has been added to that policy that home school and private school students can be admitted as special status students as Early Enrollment Students and in some cases Concurrent Enrollment Students (depending on the school contract).
Clarification has been added to the policy statement (section 1), stating “Special status at SLCC is not meant to replace other educational resources currently available to public and home-schooled students under the age of 15.”
Added clarification to the General Admissions Procedures (4.A.3), stating “A student who applies as a general admissions student but would only be eligible for admission as a special status student will be notified by email and given instructions to apply as a Concurrent Enrollment or Early Enrollment special status student.”
Request to Include Clarification in the Policy Regarding Salt Lake Technical College.
In response to this suggestion, a section has been added to the policy statement regarding high school students’ admission to SLTC classes and programs tuition free. It reads, “High School students in grades 9-12 are eligible to be admitted to and attend SLTC technical education classes and programs tuition free, per Utah Code 53B-2a-106.” Also added a definition of SLTC Student (3.L.).
Request for Clarification About Academic Administrator Involvement in Sections 4.G.1 and 4.H.
This would be outside of the Admissions Office's purview and would be part of the Curriculum Process, more information on the process is found below.
As an open enrollment institution, selective enrollment programs are very rare. But, when a program would like to be considered selective admission, criteria must be met. As part of the curriculum process, the Academic Administrator over the program provides a rationale for why their program should be considered selective admission. Once it has gone through the curriculum process, that triggers the ad hoc committee to convene, which is comprised of Academic and Student Affairs representatives. The ad hoc committee will determine the process for their specific program needs. Added clarification to the selective admission standard procedures (4.H.).
Technical Changes and Suggestions
No, the code is correct: Utah code 53a –11-102. Minors exempt from school attendance outlines when minors can be released or excused from attendance in public schools.
Suggestion was accepted, outside of the workplace has been deleted.
I am not quite clear on what the suggestion is. But it should say eighteen not eight as listed above. Additionally, and like listed above, the code is 53A not 53B. We did delete “or their class has not” if that was the original suggestion. Additionally, we did add high school equivalency to the policy.
Suggestion was accepted and wording was changed in the policy.
Suggestion was accepted and wording was changed in the policy.
Guest Students need college credit from another institution, not previous SLCC credit.
Hyperlinks were added for all but 4.G. There is not a single hyperlink to link to for selective admissions since it is up to the academic departments, and they have their own policies and procedures depending on the program of study.
General Comment about the Admissions Website
We agree and do this on a regular basis. If the admissions policy changes, we will make extensive changes to our website so students can understand the changes to the policy.