• Master Academic Catalog

1. Fully Branded Master Academic Catalog Section (JIU)

Applied consistently throughout:

• JIU color palette (primary, secondary, accent placeholders)

• Institutional headers & footers

  • Catalog title

  • Academic year

  • Page numbering

• Logo placeholders (front page + footer)

• Accreditation-grade academic tone (CHEA / Bologna / UNESCO compliant)

2. Integrated Sections (Catalog-Ready)

A. Graduation Requirements by Level

• Certificate

• Associate / Minor

• Bachelor

• Master

• Doctorate / PhD

Each with:

• Minimum credits (NA + ECTS)

• Residency requirements

• Capstone / thesis / dissertation expectations

• GPA and academic standing language

• Time-to-completion norms (internationally aligned)

B. Transfer Credit Policy (Formal)

• Definitions

• Eligibility criteria

• Institutional recognition (CHEA, AUCC, Bologna, UNESCO)

• Limits by credential level

• Appeals process

• Registrar authority language

Visual flowchart (diagram-style, embedded):
Application → Transcript Review → Faculty Mapping → Approval → Posting → Notification

C. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy

• Portfolio-based assessment model

• Faculty panel review

• Maximum credit thresholds by level

• Alignment with UNESCO lifelong learning norms

Visual flowchart (diagram-style, embedded):
RPL Request → Portfolio → Faculty Panel → Academic Committee → Credit Award → Transcript

3. Visual Credit Equivalency Chart

Embedded, catalog-ready table + graphic:

Credential LevelNorth American CreditsECTSBologna CycleCertificate15–3030–60Short CycleAssociate60120Pre-FirstBachelor120180FirstMaster30–6090–120SecondDoctoratePost-Master180Third

4. Policy Authority & Governance Page

Formal, accreditor-compliant language:

• Issuing Authority: Board of Trustees

• Oversight: Academic Senate

• Administration: Office of the Provost

• Revision Cycle: Every 3 years

• Supersession clause

5. Approval & Signature Page

With signature blocks for:

• President

• Provost / Chief Academic Officer

• Chair, Board of Trustees

6. Final Deliverable

• Branded Word (.docx) suitable for:

  • Accreditation submission

  • Board approval

  • Conversion to PDF for public catalog

• Cleanly integrated into your Master Academic Catalog