Notice of special meeting and cancellation of regular meeting Board of Trustees, St. Petersburg College and notice of adoption, amendment or repeal of rules and hearing
The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College announces a public meeting, to which all persons are invited. DATE AND TIME: December 16, 2008; Board meeting commencing at 8:30 a.m. (The meeting, which was previously scheduled to be held on the same date and at the same time in Conference Room 1-453 at the EpiCenter of St. Petersburg College, 13805 58th Street North, Largo, Florida, has been canceled.) PLACE: The meeting will be held in the Student Services Building, Room 202, at the St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus of St. Petersburg College, 6605 Fifth Avenue North, St. Petersburg, Florida. PURPOSE: The meeting will be held for the purpose of considering routine business and such other matters that come before the Board including adopting or amending rules of the Board of Trustees pursuant to its rule-making authority. A copy of the Agenda, proposed rules and statement of regulatory costs may be obtained by writing the Board of Trustees in care of the Board Clerk, P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, Florida 33733, or calling the Board Clerk at 727-341-3260 or may be reviewed at the Campus locations referred to below. The proposed rules and/or amendments, together with the purpose and effect and specific legal authority, will be posted no later than Friday, November 21, 2008, on the official bulletin boards as follows: at the St. Petersburg/Gibbs and Clearwater Campuses in the entrance to the libraries; at the Tarpon Springs Campus in the Lyceum Building across from Room LY 104; at the EpiCenter—Services Building, in the north corridor across from Room 168; at the EpiCenter, in the hall near Room 1-108; in Work Room 147 at the EpiCenter—District Office; on the south wall, across from the waiting area under the stairs, at the Health Education Center; outside Room UP 156 at the Seminole Campus; outside the Florida Room at the Allstate Center; in the lobby across from the admissions and registration desk of the SPC Downtown Center; on the wall adjacent to Room 105 at SPC Midtown and advertised in a newspaper of general circulation and in the Blue and White Faculty and Staff Announcements. The Notice(s) of Rule Development on the foregoing rule(s) appeared in the Blue & White Faculty & Staff Announcements and was posted on each of the College’s official bulletin boards on October 24, 2008. Said Notice(s) also appeared in the Gulf Coast Business Review on October 24, 2008. Please note that the proposed changes to the rules attached do not reflect changes (if any) which are pending or have recently been approved by the Board of Trustees. Any person wishing to be heard on the proposed rule(s) and/or amendments will be provided an opportunity to do so by appearing before the Board at said meeting. If requested within 21 days after the date of publication of this notice, a hearing on the proposed rule(s) or amendments thereto will be held at 8:30 a.m. or soon thereafter on December 16, 2008, in the Student Services Building, Room 202, at the St. Petersburg/ Gibbs Campus of St. Petersburg College, 6605 Fifth Avenue North, St. Petersburg, Florida. See Section 120.54(3)(c), Florida Statutes. Any person who is substantially affected by the above rules may seek an administrative determination of the invalidity of any proposed rule on the ground that proposed rule is an invalid exercise of the Board’s delegated legislative authority. Such request shall be by Petition in writing and filed within 21 days after the date of publication of this notice. See Section 120.56(2), Florida Statutes. Any person who wishes to provide the Board with information regarding the statement of estimated regulatory costs, or to provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative as provided by Section 120.541(1), Florida Statutes, must do so in writing within 21 days after the date of publication of this notice. If any person wishes to appeal a decision made with respect to any matter considered by the Board, he or she will need a record of the proceedings. It is the obligation of such person to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. See Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/hearing/meeting is asked to advise the agency two business days (at least 48 hours) before the workshop/hearing/ meeting by contacting the Board Clerk at 727-341-3260. If you are planning to attend the workshop/hearing/meeting and are hearing impaired, please contact the agency by calling 727-7912628 (V/TDD). Information regarding the proposed rule(s) and/or amendments for consideration and intended action is attached to this Notice.
NAME OF AGENCY: BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE RULE TITLE: ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS RULE NO.: 6Hx23-4.02 RULE NOTICE DATE: November 21, 2008 PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed revisions will update the Rule by: 1) removing outdated and/or duplicate language; 2) clarifying and/or modifying language relating to the transfer of credit; and 3) clarifying and/or modifying language pertaining to
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admission requirements for degree, certificate and applied technology seeking students. SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: See Purpose and Effect above. SUMMARY: See Purpose and Effect above. SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64 (2) & (4), F.S. LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(5), (6), (7) & (8), 1003.435, 1004.73, 1007.22, 1007.235, 1007.24, 1007.25, 1007.263, 1007.264, 1009.23, 1009.25(3), 1009.26, F.S.; SBE Rules 6A-10.024, 6A10.030, 6A-10.041, 6A-19.001, 6A-19.002, F.A.C.; Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; Americans With Disabilities Act of 1991; Age Discrimination Act of 1975; SB 20, 2002 Legislature. SUMMARY STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: The proposed changes to the Rule will affect applicants for admission to the College and students, faculty and staff of the College. There is no cost to the College associated with this amendment. There is no anticipated adverse effect on state or local government. There are no transactional costs associated with this amendment. There is no anticipated adverse impact on small business. PROPOSED DATE TO BECOME EFFECTIVE: Upon Board Approval. SUMMARY STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: The proposed changes to the Rule will affect students, faculty and staff of the College. There is no cost to the College associated with this amendment. There is no anticipated adverse effect on state or local government. There are no transactional costs associated with this amendment. There is no anticipated adverse impact on small business. PROPOSED DATE TO BECOME EFFECTIVE: Upon Board Approval.
NAME OF AGENCY: BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE RULE TITLE: PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS RULE NO.: 6Hx23-4.4910 RULE NOTICE DATE: November 21, 2008 PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed revisions will establish that presidential scholarships may be applied toward tuition credit hours, rather than fees, not exceeding 15 credit hours per term and not including lab fees. Further changes include scholarships to be awarded for the fall term will be given the consecutive spring term, rather than each consecutive term. SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: See Purpose and Effect above. SUMMARY: See Purpose and Effect above. SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64 (2) & (4), F.S. LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.02, 1001.03, 1011.83, 1009.23, 1009.26, F.S.; SBE Rule 6A-14.054, F.A.C. SUMMARY STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: The proposed new Rule will affect students, faculty and staff of the College. There is no cost to the College associated with this amendment. There is no anticipated adverse effect on state or local government. There are no transactional costs associated with this amendment. There is no anticipated adverse impact on small business. PROPOSED DATE TO BECOME EFFECTIVE: Upon Board Approval.
NAME OF AGENCY: BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE RULE TITLE: WITHDRAWAL RULE NO.: 6Hx23-4.31 RULE NOTICE DATE: November 21, 2008 PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed revisions will clarify: 1) that instructors will no longer issue withdrawal grades; 2) under which circumstances a “WF” grade is assigned; and 3) the course of action for military students called into active duty during the term. SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: See Purpose and Effect above. SUMMARY: See Purpose and Effect above. SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S. LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64 (6), (7) & (8), 1004.68, F.S.; SBE Rule 6A-14.0301, F.A.C.; Articulation Agreement between University, Community College and School Districts; 34 CFR 668, Return of Title IV Funds
NAME OF AGENCY: BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE RULE TITLE: JOHNNIE RUTH CLARKE SCHOLARSHIP RULE NO.: 6Hx23-4.492
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RULE NOTICE DATE: November 21, 2008 PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed revisions clarify that students will be notified of scholarship eligibility in the spring of their senior year. Additional changes that will be applicable to students granted the scholarship include that students must: 1) apply for admission, enroll and attend classes at SPC; 2) complete at least 67 percent of the credit hours attempted; and 3) be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours per term. Students lose this scholarship by not completing the 67 percent ratio. Language has been also changed to establish that scholarships may be applied toward tuition only, not lab fees. SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: See Purpose and Effect above. SUMMARY: See Purpose and Effect above. SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64 (2) & (4), F.S. LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.02, 1001.03, 1011.83, 1009.23, 1009.26, F.S.; SBE Rule 6A-14.054, F.A.C. SUMMARY STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: The proposed changes to the Rule will affect students and staff of the College. There is no cost to the College associated with the proposed Rule change. There is no anticipated adverse effect on state or local government. There are no transactional costs associated with this amendment. There is no anticipated adverse impact on small business. PROPOSED DATE TO BECOME EFFECTIVE: Upon Board Approval. NAME OF AGENCY: BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE RULE TITLE: COLLEGE OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS-SPECIAL RULES RULE NO.: 6Hx23-4.72 RULE NOTICE DATE: November 21, 2008 PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed Rule will remove language regarding other forms of financial assistance for students on academic probation. SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: See Purpose and Effect above. NAME OF AGENCY: BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE RULE TITLE: REQUIREMENTS OF THE MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (MLT) PROGRAM RULE NO.: 6Hx23-4.57 RULE NOTICE DATE: November 21, 2008 PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed Rule will require completion of ENC 1101, Mathematics, BSC 2010-2010L and CHM 1025-1025L for eligibility to start the first specialty course in the Medical Laboratory Technology Program. Also a grade of “C” or better will be required for graduation in all courses in the Program. SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: See Purpose and Effect above. SUMMARY STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: The proposed changes to the Rule will affect students and staff of the College. There is no cost to the College associated with the proposed Rule change. There is no anticipated adverse effect on state or local government. There are no transactional costs associated with this amendment. There is no anticipated adverse impact on small business. PROPOSED DATE TO BECOME EFFECTIVE: Session II, 2008-09. SUMMARY: See Purpose and Effect above. SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64 (2) & (4); 1004.73, F.S. LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(4)(b), (6), (7), (8), (8)(a) & (b), 1004.04, 1004.73(4)(a), 1007.261, 1007.262, 1012.56, F.S.; SBE Rule 6A-5.066, F.A.C. SUMMARY: See Purpose and Effect above. SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64 (2) & (4), F.S. LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(6), (7), (8), & (17); 1004.65, 1004.68, 1004.73(4), 1006.69, 1007.22, 1007.25, 1007.263, F.S.; SBE Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C. SUMMARY STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: The proposed changes to the Rule will affect students, faculty and staff of the College. There is no cost to the College associated with the proposed Rule change. There is no anticipated adverse effect on state or local government. There are no transactional costs associated with this amendment. There is no anticipated adverse impact on small business. PROPOSED DATE TO BECOME EFFECTIVE: Session I, 2009-10.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT OF PROPOSED RULES
NAME OF AGENCY: BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE RULE TITLE: REQUIREMENTS OF THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM RULE NO.: 6Hx23-4.60 RULE NOTICE DATE: November 21, 2008 RULE NOTICE DATE: November 21, 2008 PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed revisions will add other courses that must be completed as part of the Progression Requirements in the Program. The proposed revisions will also clarify that a C.P.R. Certificate from an online course is not accepted. Also during the Rule Development stage, considerations may be given to changes, additions and/or deletions of any part of this Rule as may be recommended. SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: See Purpose and Effect above. SUMMARY: See Purpose and Effect above. SUMMARY: See Purpose and Effect above. SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64 (2) & (4), F.S. SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64 (2) & (4), F.S. LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(4)(b), 1001.64(8), 1007.263, F.S.; Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C. IF REQUESTED AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD ON THE TIME, DATE AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW: TIME AND DATE: 9:00 a.m., December 5, 2008 TIME AND DATE: 9:00 a.m., December 5, 2008 PLACE: St. Petersburg College, District Office, Conference Room 208, 6021 - 142nd Avenue North, Largo, Florida PERSON(S) TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Phillip V. Nicotera, Provost, HEC. THE PRELIMINARY TEXT, IF AVAILABLE, OF THE PROPOSED RULE MAY BE OBTAINED BY WRITING: Board of Trustees, c/o General Counsel’s Office, P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, Florida 33733, or calling 341-3259. PLACE: St. Petersburg College, District Office, Conference Room 208, 6021 - 142nd Avenue North, Largo, Florida PERSON(S) TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Douglas S. Duncan, Vice President, Administration/ Business & Information Services, EPI-DO.. THE PRELIMINARY TEXT, IF AVAILABLE, OF THE PROPOSED RULE MAY BE OBTAINED BY WRITING: Board of Trustees, c/o General Counsel’s Office, P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, Florida 33733, or calling 341-3259. LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(10), 1009.23, F.S.; Rules 6A14.054, 6A-14.0541, F.A.C. IF REQUESTED AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD ON THE TIME, DATE AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW: PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed changes will establish that the President or designated appeals committee is authorized to refund matriculation/tuition fees for students unable to attend the session due to documented extenuating circumstances, in accordance with Procedure P6Hx23-5.19, between the last day to voluntarily withdraw from classes to the last day of the regular session. Also during the Rule Development stage, considerations may be given to changes, additions and/or deletions of any part of this Rule as may be recommended. SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: See Purpose and Effect above. NAME OF AGENCY: BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE RULE TITLE: STUDENT FEES-TRANSFERS AND REFUNDS RULE NO.: 6Hx23-5.19
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