Ind. Code § 21-41-13-1 Definitions
Sec. 1. The definitions in IC 21-43-1 apply throughout this chapter.
As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.5.
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in effectInd. Code § 21-41-13-2 "Program"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "program" means the reverse transfer associate degree program established by section 5 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-41-13-3 "Reverse transfer eligible former student"
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "reverse transfer eligible former student" means an individual formerly enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program at a state educational institution who meets the following requirements:
(1) The individual has not previously received an associate or a baccalaureate degree.
(2) The individual has earned at least fifteen (15) credit hours from Ivy Tech Community College or Vincennes University.
(3) The individual has earned a total of at least seventy (70) credit hours toward an associate degree from one (1) or any combination of the following:
(A) Prior enrollment in Ivy Tech Community College or Vincennes University.
(B) Credits that were earned during high school as postsecondary credit through a:
(i) dual credit course;
(ii) dual enrollment course; or
(iii) similar early college program.
(C) Prior enrollment in a baccalaureate degree program of a state educational institution in which the individual:
(i) did not complete the baccalaureate degree program;
(ii) has not been enrolled in the baccalaureate degree program in the two (2) immediately preceding consecutive academic terms or traditional semesters; and
(iii) was enrolled in the baccalaureate degree program at any time within the past ten (10) years.
As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-41-13-4 "Reverse transfer eligible undergraduate student"
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "reverse transfer eligible undergraduate student" means an individual currently enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program at a state educational institution who meets the following requirements:
(1) The individual has not previously received an associate or a baccalaureate degree.
(2) The individual has earned at least fifteen (15) credit hours from Ivy Tech Community College or Vincennes University.
(3) The individual has earned a total of at least seventy (70) credit hours toward an associate degree from one (1) or any combination of the following:
(A) Prior enrollment in Ivy Tech Community College or Vincennes University.
(B) Credits that were earned during high school as postsecondary credit through a:
(i) dual credit course;
(ii) dual enrollment course; or
(iii) similar early college program.
(C) Current enrollment in a baccalaureate degree program of a state educational institution.
As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-41-13-5 Establishment of reverse transfer associate degree program
Sec. 5. (a) The reverse transfer associate degree program is established to provide a uniform, statewide policy for Ivy Tech Community College and Vincennes University to award associate degrees to:
(1) reverse transfer eligible undergraduate students; and
(2) reverse transfer eligible former students;
through the reverse transfer of applicable credit hours in an efficient and timely manner at no cost to the undergraduate and former students under this chapter.
(b) The commission for higher education shall administer the program.
(c) Subject to the policy established under section 6 of this chapter, Ivy Tech Community College or Vincennes University, as applicable, shall determine whether an individual is a:
(1) reverse transfer eligible undergraduate student; or
(2) reverse transfer eligible former student.
As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-41-13-6 Identification and notification policy
Sec. 6. Not later than June 30, 2025, the commission for higher education, in consultation with each state educational institution, shall establish a policy to at least semiannually identify and notify an individual who is a:
(1) reverse transfer eligible undergraduate student; or
(2) reverse transfer eligible former student;
of the voluntary option to receive an associate degree from Ivy Tech Community College or Vincennes University, as applicable, at no cost.
As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-41-13-7 Reverse transfer associate degree; consent
Sec. 7. A state educational institution may not award or confer an associate degree under this chapter or through any similar reverse transfer process without the informed and written consent of the:
(1) reverse transfer eligible undergraduate student; or
(2) reverse transfer eligible former student.
As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-41-13-8 Provision of information concerning reverse transfer
Sec. 8. (a) Each state educational institution shall provide to the commission for higher education, in a format and frequency prescribed by the commission for higher education and in accordance with state and federal privacy laws, the following information:
(1) The number of reverse transfer degrees awarded, disaggregated by:
(A) state educational institution campus;
(B) program of study; and
(C) any other category as required by the commission for higher education.
(2) Information regarding the individuals who have been contacted and associate degree audits conducted for the purposes of reverse transfer under this chapter.
(3) Information regarding which individuals received an associate degree through reverse transfer under this chapter.
(b) Each state educational institution shall provide the commission for higher education with any additional information necessary to implement this chapter, as determined by the commission for higher education.
As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-41-13-9 Considerations for higher educational operating funding outcomes based formula
Sec. 9. The commission for higher education may consider an associate degree awarded under this chapter in reference to both:
(1) Ivy Tech Community College or Vincennes University, as applicable; and
(2) the state educational institution in which the individual awarded the associate degree by Ivy Tech Community College or Vincennes University subsequently enrolled;
for the purposes of the higher educational operating funding outcomes based formula created by the commission for higher education under IC 21-18-16-2.
As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-41-13-10 Graduation rate exclusions
Sec. 10. Neither the commission for higher education nor a state educational institution may include an associate degree awarded under this chapter or through any similar reverse transfer process in graduation rate calculations or similar completion rate measures for a particular state educational institution.
As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 21-41-13-11 Rules
Sec. 11. The commission for higher education may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.
As added by P.L.94-2024, SEC.5.
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