Academic assessment of student learning is a process through which faculty can discern what and how well their students learn. It also is an effective tool through which meaningful conversations can take place about program objectives, curricular content and organization, and the alignment of course and program objectives with institutional objectives. Academic assessment gauges what and how well students are learning and is required for institutional accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). The NWCCU Standards mandate that UNLV develop program…

• Executive Vice President and Provost
• Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

• Faculty
• Staff
• Students

The purpose of this policy is to state the university's position on instructors' absences from scheduled classes, however delivered. The word "instructor" is defined as faculty and all other teaching staff throughout this document. 

• Executive Vice President and Provost

• Faculty
• Staff
• Community Members

The procedures in this document supplement the Class Cancellation Policy for Instructors and apply to all teaching staff.

• Executive Vice President and Provost

• Faculty
• Staff

This policy establishes the University of Nevada, Las Vegas policy for honorary degrees.

• Executive Vice President and Provost

• Faculty
• Staff
• Students

• Executive Vice President and Provost

• Faculty
• Staff
• Students

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that a student who registers for an online or hybrid course is the same person who participates in, completes, and receives academic credit for the course. The policy also ensures compliance with provisions of the United States Federal Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Public Law 110- 315, 34 CFR Part 602.17 (g) requiring verification of student identity in online courses or programs.

• Executive Vice President and Provost

• Faculty
• Staff
• Students

The purposes of this policy are to ensure such programs are of the highest quality, to protect the integrity of UNLV, and to guard the interests of students, faculty and staff who participate in these programs through the approval process for such activities.

International programs present special circumstances impacting the reputation and accreditation status of UNLV, thus, detailed and thoughtful planning and review prior to implementation is essential to ensure program quality, health and safety considerations, and compliance with foreign laws. Offering UNLV courses and degrees…

• International Programs

• Faculty
• Staff
• Students

In accordance with Nevada law, the Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) has established requirements for establishing a records management program. Each NSHE institution is required to preserve and maintain records pursuant to the NSHE records management program.

This policy establishes that responsibility for meeting the requirements of the records management program belongs to all employees.

• Executive Vice President and Provost

• Faculty
• Staff

UNLV’s policies for repeating classes follow the Board of Regents’ Handbook, but vary depending upon the individual student’s program of study. These policies are clearly stated within the UNLV Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs, and other official institutional documents ranging from the Board of Regents’ Handbook [hereinafter referred to as Handbook] to the individualized policies set by colleges, departments, schools and/or programs.

• Academic Advising
• Registrar

• Faculty
• Staff
• Students

UNLV recognizes that for various reasons, students may need to interrupt their plan of study temporarily but without entirely withdrawing from the university. Filing a personal leave of absence enables students to return to their studies without the costs of applying for readmission. The university will record personal leaves of absence in the MyUNLV system.

• Graduate College
• Registrar

• Students

• Educational Outreach

• Faculty
• Staff
• Students