C.R.S. Section 23-1-108.5
Duties and powers of the commission with regard to common course numbering system

  • council of higher education representatives
  • definitions
  • repeal

(1)

The general assembly hereby finds that, for many students, the ability to transfer among all state-supported institutions of higher education is critical to their success in achieving a degree. The general assembly further finds that it is necessary for the state to have sound transfer policies that provide the broadest and simplest mechanisms feasible, while protecting the academic quality of the institutions of higher education and their undergraduate degree programs. The general assembly finds, therefore, that it is in the best interests of the state for the commission to oversee the adoption of a statewide articulation matrix system of course numbering for general education courses that includes all state-supported institutions of higher education and that will ensure that the quality of and requirements that pertain to general education courses are comparable and transferable systemwide.

(2)

As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:

(a)

“Council” means the council convened pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection (3) of this section.

(b)

“Course numbering system” means the statewide articulation matrix system of common course numbering for general education courses adopted by the commission pursuant to paragraph (c) of subsection (3) of this section.

(c)

“General education courses” means the group of courses offered by an institution of higher education that every student enrolled in the institution must successfully complete to attain an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.

(d)

“Higher education institution” means a state-supported institution of higher education.

(3)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

On or before July 1, 2001, the commission shall convene a council consisting of representatives from each of the higher education governing boards and each of the four-year higher education institutions, a representative sample of the two-year higher education institutions, and a representative of the commission. The commission shall consult with the governing boards when convening representatives from the higher education institutions. By July 1, 2011, the council shall create a process through which it shall seek input from and consult with various higher education student organizations for each articulation agreement and for the review of general education courses and the course numbering system as required in paragraph (c) of this subsection (3).

(b)

The council shall recommend to the commission a statewide articulation matrix system of common course numbering to which the general education courses for each higher education institution may be mapped.

(c)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(I)

On or before October 1, 2002, the council shall recommend to the commission a list of general education courses to be included in the course numbering system. In identifying said general education courses, the council shall review the course descriptions, and may request summaries of course syllabi for review, focusing first on lower division general education courses. The commission shall review the council’s recommendations and adopt a statewide articulation matrix system of common course numbering for general education courses, including criteria for such courses, on or before January 1, 2003.

(II)

The council shall annually review the list of general education courses and the course numbering system, including the criteria, adopted by the commission and recommend such changes as may be necessary to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the course numbering system. The council’s annual review shall include consideration of the course descriptions, and the council may request summaries of course syllabi for further review.

(d)

Repealed.

(e)

This subsection (3) is repealed, effective September 1, 2031. Before the repeal, the council of higher education representatives is scheduled for review in accordance with section 2-3-1203.

(4)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

Following adoption of the course numbering system, each higher education institution shall review its course offerings and identify those general education courses offered by the institution that correspond with the courses included in the course numbering system. The higher education institution shall submit its list of identified courses, including course descriptions and, upon request of the commission, summaries of course syllabi, for review and approval by the commission on or before March 1, 2003.

(b)

Beginning with the fall semester of 2003, each higher education institution shall publish, and update as necessary, a list of course offerings that identifies those general education courses offered by the institution that correspond with the courses included in the course numbering system.

(5)

All credits earned by a student in any general education course identified as corresponding with a course included in the course numbering system shall be automatically transferable among all higher education institutions upon transfer and enrollment of the student. All higher education institutions in Colorado shall participate in the course numbering system. The commission shall adopt such policies and guidelines as may be necessary for the implementation of this section. Each governing board shall modify its existing policies as may be necessary to accept the transfer of these credits.

(6)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

The council shall devise and recommend to the commission procedures for exchanging information to document students’ success in transferring among higher education institutions. The commission shall adopt and implement such procedures.

(b)

The commission, in consultation with the governing boards and the higher education institutions, shall design and implement a statewide database to implement the provisions of this section.

(7)

The commission may accept any public or private gifts, grants, or donations given for the purpose of implementing this section. Any such gifts, grants, or donations shall be credited to the course numbering fund, which fund is hereby created in the state treasury. Moneys credited to the fund are hereby continuously appropriated to the commission for use in offsetting the costs incurred by the commission in implementing this section and for allocation to the governing boards to offset the costs incurred by the governing boards in implementing this section. All interest derived from the deposit and investment of moneys in the course numbering fund shall be credited to said fund. Any amount remaining in the course numbering fund at the end of any fiscal year shall remain in said fund and shall not be credited or transferred to the general fund or to any other fund.

Source: Section 23-1-108.5 — Duties and powers of the commission with regard to common course numbering system - council of higher education representatives - definitions - repeal, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-23.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

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Legislative declaration
23‑1‑101.1
Definitions
23‑1‑102
Commission established - terms of office
23‑1‑103
Advisory committee to the Colorado commission on higher education
23‑1‑104
Financing the system of postsecondary education - report
23‑1‑105
Duties and powers of the commission with respect to appropriations
23‑1‑105.5
Duties and powers of the commission with respect to student fees - report on tuition and fees
23‑1‑106
Duties and powers of the commission with respect to capital construction and long-range planning - legislative declaration - report - definitions
23‑1‑106.3
Duties and powers of the commission - capital construction projects - federal mineral lease revenues fund - higher education institutions financed purchase of an asset cash fund
23‑1‑106.7
Duties and powers of the department with respect to technology transfers
23‑1‑107
Duties and powers of the commission with respect to program approval, review, reduction, and discontinuance
23‑1‑108
Duties and powers of the commission with regard to systemwide planning - reporting - definitions
23‑1‑108.5
Duties and powers of the commission with regard to common course numbering system - council of higher education representatives - definitions - repeal
23‑1‑109
Duties and powers of the commission with regard to off-campus instruction - provision of concurrent enrollment programs - legislative declaration - definitions
23‑1‑109.3
Duties and powers of the commission with regard to student data - memorandum of understanding
23‑1‑109.7
Duties and powers of the commission with regard to the provision of educational services
23‑1‑109.8
Duties and powers of the commission with regard to employment first policies
23‑1‑110
Organization, meetings, and staff
23‑1‑112
Tuition - reciprocal agreements
23‑1‑113
Commission directive - admission standards for baccalaureate and graduate institutions of higher education - policy - report - definitions
23‑1‑113.2
Department directive - admission standards for students holding international baccalaureate diplomas - legislative declaration
23‑1‑113.3
Commission directive - developmental education courses - report
23‑1‑113.5
Commission directive - resident admissions - report - definitions
23‑1‑113.7
Commission directive - nursing programs - employer-based gift and scholarship fund - reporting requirement - legislative declaration
23‑1‑119
Department directive - transition between K-12 education system and postsecondary education system
23‑1‑119.1
Department directive - notice of postsecondary educational opportunities and higher education admission guidelines
23‑1‑119.2
Commission directive - notice of college preparatory courses for high school students
23‑1‑119.3
Department directive - exchange of student records
23‑1‑119.5
Online career platform - appropriations from Colorado work force development council
23‑1‑120
Commission directive - incentives for improvement initiative grants
23‑1‑121.2
Department directive - educator preparation pathways - public information
23‑1‑121.7
Commission directive - paraprofessional programs
23‑1‑121.8
Department directive - workgroup on diversity in the educator workforce - duties - recommendations - report - legislative declaration - definitions - repeal
23‑1‑125
Commission directive - student bill of rights - degree requirements - implementation of core courses - competency test - prior learning - prior work-related experience
23‑1‑126
Commission directive - nursing programs
23‑1‑127
Commission directive - regional education providers - criteria
23‑1‑128
Commission directive - American sign language in higher education institutions
23‑1‑129
Commission directive - student loans
23‑1‑131
Commission directive - associate degree completion program - legislative declaration - definitions
23‑1‑131.5
Commission directive - Colorado re-engaged (CORE) initiative - four-year institutions - associate degrees - report - definitions
23‑1‑132
Commission directive - tuition waivers for exonerated persons
23‑1‑133
Commission directive - bachelor of science degree in nursing program - Aims community college - approval
23‑1‑134
Commission directive - open educational resources - course notice - report - definitions
23‑1‑135
Department directive - undergraduate degree and certificate programs - annual return on investment report - definition - repeal
23‑1‑136
Department directive - federal student loan repayment and forgiveness program information
23‑1‑137
Prohibition on use of American Indian mascots - exemptions - definitions
23‑1‑137.5
Tribal regalia at college graduation ceremonies - definitions
23‑1‑139
Department directive - contract for use of online platform for public benefits
23‑1‑140
Commission directive - statewide student success measures - definitions
23‑1‑141
Student success data system - student success data transparency - appropriation - definition - repeal
23‑1‑142
Commission directive - expansion of forestry and wildfire mitigation degree and certificate programs - simulator - legislative declaration - definitions - repeal
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