OAR 715-025-0060: EXEMPTION FROM PARTICIPATION IN A CAP

(1) An institution may submit a request that a program offered by the institution be exempt from CAP requirements, if the institution offers a program similar in title, but where the areas of foci in upper division coursework diverge significantly from other public institutions such that the program is reasonably considered distinct from the other CAP programs. (2) An institution requesting an exemption must submit an exemption request to the Transfer Council, at any time following the determination made by the Commission as provided in OAR 715-025-0015 , with a statement of reasons the program is distinct and should not be included in the CAP. (3) The Council shall consider the exemption request and other relevant information in determining the exemption request, but may only grant an exemption on the basis of finding that an institution offers a program similar in title, but where the areas of foci in upper division coursework diverge significantly from other public institutions such that the program is reasonably considered distinct from the other CAP programs. (4) Within 90 days, the Council shall vote to either grant or deny the exemption. (5) If an exemption is granted prior to the adoption of the CAP by the Commission, the requesting institution shall not be represented on the subcommittee established by the Council as provided in OAR 715-025-0020 . (6) If an exemption is granted after the adoption of the CAP by the Commission, the institution shall ensure students enrolled in the affected program pursuant to the MTM CAP at the time of the exemption is granted are provided a completion pathway that satisfies the conditions of the MTM CAP (7) Unless an exemption is granted as provided in this rule, the institution shall be bound by the terms of the CAP.