§ 44.5. Institutional commitment.
(a) A participating 4-year institution shall plan a 2-year financial and academic commitment to all students entering the program. A participating 2-year institution shall plan a 1-year financial and academic commitment to all students entering the program. This commitment is subject to continued funding by the General Assembly. The institution shall arrange financial aid packages, based on needs, to assure that each Act 101 student receives adequate financial assistance to cover expenses. Act 101 funds will not be used for this purpose.
(b) An institution shall match a minimum of 15% of the cost for new programs and a minimum of 25% for continuing programs as part of the institution’s commitment.
(c) The institution shall carefully evaluate every phase of the proposed program in terms of proposal development, recruitment, admissions, counseling, tutoring, course offerings, student personnel services, student retention, degree completion and postgraduate plans of Act 101 students, and shall, if necessary, be committed to altering institutional attitudes, methods and practices to maximize the Act 101 students’ chances for a positive and productive higher education experience. The evaluation shall be conducted annually and the results provided to the Department under § 44.6(b) (relating to responsibility of the Department).
(d) Each program shall have an advisory board. The program may be guided, but not directed, by the advisory board. The advisory board shall represent the administration, faculty, student body and community. Advisory board members from the community shall include parents and agency representatives and may include neighborhood residents. Advisory board members shall be available to participate regularly in its meetings and activities. The advisory board shall be given the services of program staff persons and be empowered to create subcommittees as needed. Its total size shall be determined by the program director and eligible institution. The advisory board shall offer advice in areas of program development, recruitment, retention, funding and supportive services affecting Act 101 students. An orientation program for the advisory board shall be implemented to assure clarity of roles and comprehension of the philosophy of the program.
Cross References This section cited in 22 Pa. Code § 44.6 (relating to responsibility of the Department).
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