Michigan Technological University applies quarter credit hours as a basic measure of its learning experience. Currently the total number of quarter credit hours required for a baccalaureate degree range from 186–208 credit hours, with the majority of programs requiring 192 (see Undergraduate Catalog [1.3A]). At the graduate level, all graduate degree programs require a minimum of 45 quarter credits of course work and thesis/report research (see Graduate Bulletin [1.3B]). The credits required for completion of degree programs at Michigan Tech are consistent with requirements at our peer institutions. University transcripts include the course number, title, and credit hours.

The tuition structure at Michigan Tech consists of four rates; resident undergraduate, non-resident undergraduate, resident graduate, and non-resident graduate. The current rate structure (including fees, room and board, and books) is accurately described in various university publications including the Undergraduate Catalog [1.3A], Graduate School Bulletin [1.3B], The TECHnological Advantage [7.5E], and Financial Aid and Scholarships [7.5G].

Michigan Technological University complies with Title IV requirements of the Higher Education Reauthorization Act as amended in 1992. Our cohort default rate, as reported by the U.S. Department of Education, for fiscal year 1994 was 2.3%. This compares to the national public 4-year average of 6.8%. Michigan Tech files compliance audits (OMB Circular A-133 Supplementary Financial Reports) with the Federal Government on an annual basis [4.1C]. There have been no significant issues raised in the annual audits; thus there have been no program reviews required.

The Undergraduate Catalog [1.3A, p. 2] accurately describes Michigan Tech's affiliation with the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools–Commission on Higher Education, including the address and telephone number. As new publications are being produced, the University Relations Office is ensuring that we are in compliance with the new regulations.

Approximately 60% of the undergraduate students at Michigan Tech are enrolled in engineering and engineering technology programs that are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology. In addition, Michigan Tech offers programs that are accredited by the Society of American Foresters. Below is a complete list of the programs which are accredited. The most recent accreditation reports and commission actions are included in the Resource Room [6.3, 6.4, and 6.5]. Michigan Tech is in good standing with these agencies.

Degree programs accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (accredited through September 30, 1999):

• Chemical Engineering (BS)
• Civil Engineering (BS)
• Electrical Engineering (BS)
• Engineering (BS)
• Environmental Engineering (BS)
• Geological Engineering (BS)
• Materials Science & Engineering (Option in Metallurgical Engineering) (BS)
• Mechanical Engineering (BS)
• Mineral Processing Engineering (Option in Metallurgical Engineering) (BS)
• Mining Engineering (BS)

Degree programs accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (accredited through September 30, 2000):

• Civil Engineering Technology (AAS)
• Electrical Engineering Technology (AAS)
• Electromechanical Engineering Technology (AAS)
• Mechanical Design Engineering Technology (AAS)

Degree programs accredited by the Related Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (accredited through September 30, 1999):

• Surveying (BS)

Degree programs accredited by the Society of American Foresters:

• Forestry (BS) (accredited through December 1999)
• Forest Technology (AAS) (accredited through December 2005)

Michigan Tech is also in the third year of candidacy for accreditation of the BS in Business Administration by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business.

Not applicable.

In compliance with the Commission's requirement that third party comments be sought in conjunction with the reaccreditation process, the University has publicized the request for comments in a variety of forums. Notices have been placed in the Alumnus Magazine, the Daily Mining Gazette, Tech Topics (campus publication for faculty and staff), the Lode (student newspaper), and on the WWW. Copies of these publications are available in the Resource Room [6.2E].

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