West Virginia Code of State Rules Agency 133 - Higher Education Policy Commission
Here’s a comprehensive overview of Agency 133 – Higher Education Policy Commission from the West Virginia Code of State Rules (Title 133):
📘 Agency 133 – Higher Education Policy Commission
Purpose & Jurisdiction
This agency establishes procedural and legislative rules governing West Virginia’s public higher education system—covering everything from funding formulas to program approval and student support.
Key Active Rule Series (found via WV SOS) (apps.sos.wv.gov):
Series
Title & Effective Date
Type
Authority
133‑02
Performance‐Based Funding Formula
Legislative
§18B‑1‑6
133‑05
Guidelines for Governing Boards (Presidents) – 3/29/2024
Legislative
§18B‑1‑6
133‑06
HEAPS Grant Program
Legislative
§18B‑1‑6
133‑07
PROMISE Scholarship Program
Legislative
§18B‑1‑6
133‑09
Academic Freedom, Tenure, Prof. Responsibility
Procedural
§§18B‑1‑6,1B‑?
133‑10
Program Review Policy – 10/10/2008
Procedural
§§18B‑1‑6;18B‑1B‑4;18B‑2A‑4
133‑11
Approval of New Academic Programs
Procedural
§18B‑1‑6
133‑12
Capital Project Management
Legislative
§18B‑1‑6
133‑13
Change in College/School Organization
Procedural
§18B‑1‑6
133‑14
Holidays
Procedural
§18B‑1‑6
133‑19
Dual Enrollment Pilot Program – 3/29/2024
Legislative
§18B‑1‑6
These are just a selection—Title 133 encompasses many more rules, including on admissions (e.g., Series 17 & 52), tuition (Series 324), transfers, financial aid, and scholarships (apps.sos.wv.gov, regulations.justia.com).
📚 Selected Special Topics
1. Program Review (Series 10)
Outlines a 5‑year institutional review cycle ensuring alignment with mission, viability, and workforce needs. Governance boards conduct reviews; the Commission oversees and may modify outcomes (concord.edu).
2. Correspondence/Trade/Occupational Schools (Series 35)
Sets rules on permits, renewals, revocation, and definitions for non-degree institutions since April 3, 1995 (wvhepc.edu).
3. Initial Authorization for Degree-Granting Institutions (Series 20)
Requires accreditation and state approval for any institution offering degrees above an associate level. In effect since May 2, 2013 (wvhepc.edu).
4. Annual Reauthorization (Series 52)
Mandates reporting and documentation for public and authorized private institutions—due Nov 1—covering enrollment, financials, retention/graduation data, and site visits (regulations.justia.com).
5. Credit for Prior Learning (Series 59)
Guidelines for granting credit for experiential learning, AP, CLEP, military training, etc. Adopted Nov 5, 2015 (marshall.edu).
🔍 Where to Find the Full Rules
WV Secretary of State’s Code of State Rules portal (agency 133 listings) (apps.sos.wv.gov)
Justia or Cornell’s West Virginia regulations for full text of Series 133 (regulations.justia.com)
✅ Summary
Agency 133 encompasses a broad set of rules guiding West Virginia’s higher education landscape—from finance, governance, academic standards, student pathways, to capital projects. Each series targets a specific regulatory domain, with active rules updated as recently as March 29, 2024.
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