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POLICIES & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES
 
Southwestern Community College - Policies and Procedures Manual
Policy Title: Self-Supporting Class Policy 7.20
Responsible Division: Extension Education and Instruction and Student Services  
Date Approved:

Reviewed/ Approved January 2011

 
 
1. Registration Fees
Registration fees for self-supporting courses will be set to cover the operating expenses involved in offering the program as well as funds in excess of operating expenses to provide for a reserve. Mark-up for each course will not exceed fifty percent of cost and will be determined based upon current market conditions.
2.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses include the following direct costs:
a. Instructor(s) salary including benefits, travel, course development costs, etc.
b. Instructional supplies and materials.
c. Cost of facilities.
d. Advertising, printing, and postage costs.
e. Equipment associated with the instruction for a self-supporting class.
f. Refreshments.
g. Other costs necessary for and directly assignable to self-supporting classes (could include such indirect costs as administrative/clerical costs, utilities, custodial, and security).
3.

Reserve
A reserve would be generated and maintained from income exceeding operating expenses. This reserve could be used for the following:

a. Costs associated with offering FTE earning and self-supporting classes.
b. Replacement and addition of equipment.
c. Program improvement.
d. Other costs that provide benefit to students.
 

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