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Policies

The official written policies that explain the rules behind all the numbers.

What this group is

These are the 'why' documents. They lay out the Carnegie Unit framework, the reading-time and writing-time standards, and the federal and accreditation basis that the charts and calculators are built on. When you need to justify a workload decision, this is what you cite.

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Student Workload & Reading Policy
The official policy explaining the Carnegie Unit framework and reading-time expectations.
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What it is

The written institutional policy on student workload and reading, effective academic year 2026–27, from the Office of Academic Affairs.

What it's used for

The authoritative 'why' behind the Student Workload Calculator, and what you cite for compliance.

When to use it

Read it first if you're new to course development; reference it when justifying workload decisions.

What's inside
  • Purpose & scope
  • Regulatory & accreditation basis (34 CFR 600.2, Carnegie Unit, MSCHE)
  • College-level reading-rate standards
  • Time-on-task requirements for online & blended courses
  • Faculty responsibilities
  • Authoritative references
Writing Assignment Time Standards Policy
The official policy setting time standards for writing assignments.
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What it is

The written institutional policy on writing-assignment time, aligned to the Carnegie Unit and federal rule 34 CFR 600.2.

What it's used for

The authoritative 'why' behind the Writing Assignment Calculator, in accreditation-ready language.

When to use it

Reference it when designing or defending the workload of a writing assignment.

What's inside
  • Research foundation & academic basis
  • Academic writing-speed standard
  • Writing-assignment time-standard tables (per word count)
  • Comparative summary & Carnegie classification
  • Sample allocation inside a 3-credit course
  • Faculty responsibilities & references

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