Code of Practice

Principles of Good Practice

Newport University CED is a Full Institutional Member of Adult Higher Education Alliance (AHEA) and abides the guidelines of the alliance to confirm the educational delivery of the university.

The Principles of Good Practice for Alternative and External Degree Programs for Adults were published in 1990.

Produced by an Alliance task force, the principals were sponsored by The Center for Adult Learning and Educational Credentials, American Council on Education and AHEA.

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Overview

Principle 1: Mission Statement
The program has a mission statement that reflects an educational philosophy, goals, purposes, and general intent and that clearly complements the institutional mission.

Principle 2: Personnel – Faculty and Academic Professionals
Faculty and academic professionals working in alternative and external degree programs share a commitment to serve adult learners and have the attitudes, knowledge, and skills required to teach, advise, counsel, and assist such students.

Principle 3: Learning Outcomes
Clearly articulated programmatic learning outcomes frame the comprehensive curriculum as well as specific learning experiences; in developing these outcomes the program incorporates general student goals.

Principle 4: Learning Experiences
The program is designed to provide diverse learning experiences that respond to the characteristics and contexts of adult learners while meeting established academic standards.

Principle 5: Assessment of Student Learning
The assessment of a student’s learning is based on the achievement of comprehensive and specific learning outcomes.

Principle 6: Student Services
The policies, procedures, and practices of the program take into account the conditions and circumstances of adult learners and promote the success of those students.

Principle 7: Program Administration
The administrative structures and the human, fiscal, and learning resources are sufficient, appropriate, and stable for accomplishing the program mission.

Principle 8: Program Evaluation
Evaluation of the program involves faculty, academic professionals, administrators, and students on a continuing, systematic basis to assure quality and standards, and to stimulate program improvement.