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Constitution of the University Consortium
International
Seychelles International Business Corp. # 24233
represented by Fidelity Corporate Services
Note: this document consists
of two sections: Section I, which follows, is public and Section II,
dealing with internal administration, is private.
Section I
Preamble (Objectives and Mission Statement)
The company is a non-governmental organization with the multiple
mission of conducting research in non-residential education,
developing and disseminating educational programs via wholly owned
subsidiary departments, engaging in advocacy activities and developing
quality assurance programs, with a focus on developing new educational
paradigms for the 21st Century with particular emphasis on South Asian
and Pacific Basin countries, but not limited in its international
operations.
International Character
As a truly international educational outreach institution, the
Founder, Directors, Faculty and Agents of UCI and its subsidiaries may
reside anywhere in the world and educational programs may be offered
in any venue where allowed by law. All UCI schools offer degree
programs at a distance. Generally, classroom attendance is not
required for international programs. However, from time to time,
classes may be offered locally using hired facilities and teaching
staff, for which attendance is required.
Institutional Standards & Values
UCI is committed to the effective delivery of degree programs that
satisfy student needs. Personalized attention, service and affordable
costs are hallmarks of UCI and its educational subsidiaries, as are
transparency and the highest ethical standards. UCI endorse and
informally subscribe to the principles espoused by HaBAS. Electronic
media are the preferred mode of communication but all essential
documents shall be properly archived in an accessible manner. Post is
used for privacy and official
purposes.
Constituent Entities
UCI has three educational divisions, legally established as
subsidiaries by Board Resolution. They are: Weston Reserve University,
McQueen’s University of Technology, and Armstrong-Clark University. While The Alternative Medicines Research Institute, (AMRI) has a
separately incorporated parent entity, its educational programs are
administered through UCI by agreement
Educational Program Structure and Administration
UCI is the administrative center for all academic programs offered by
subsidiary schools. The President, Provost and Director of Educational
Programs oversee administrative functions with the assistance of a
Registrar and staff. Tuition fees shall be all inclusive and set by
the Board from time to time. The Board may authorize a limited number
of scholarships annually for deserving individuals in form of partial
reductions of published tuition fees. Contact the appropriate school
registrar.
Operating Authority
The private, independent educational subsidiaries of UCI are legally
established and empowered by virtue of UCI corporate objectives to
offer degrees at all levels by distance education. Additional,
external operating authority for the four schools derives from a Royal
Charter from Kuwait. The member schools of UCI also hold a
Parliamentary Charter from the International States Parliament for
Safety and Peace. This charter is valid in all countries that
recognize the Parliament.
Degree Programs, General Academic Criteria
UCI degree programs, including tutoring and reading lists, are
customized to the individual’s needs and wants, within the high
standards set by the founders. There are no course lists or syllabi;
the field of study is worked out between the school and the candidate
and usually relates to the candidate’s primary area of prior
experiential learning or study. The four component schools of UCI
offer degrees in many fields with exception of allopathic medicine and
law. See the respective school links for specialties of each
institution. The principles and practices outlined herein apply
equally and fully to all educational subsidiaries.
UCI schools offer several options for earning a degree.
Ordinary Program
Candidates for the Bachelor degree must be mature persons of at least
23 years, preferably with some work, travel and / or military
experience. Credit for prior learning, from both formal classes and
independent studies that can be documented, is accepted toward the
total credits needed for the Bachelor degree. Candidates may submit
validated transcripts from other recognized schools and / or a
portfolio following guidelines set by the University. As much as 80%
of the total 120 credits needed may be earned in this way. The
remaining credits are earned by the creation of a project acceptable
to the University. The project should represent new work and, if
written, must follow the form specified by the University. In some
cases, a candidate seeking to change his or her profession may lack
some of the 80% of credits from prior learning that are applicable to
the new major. These shortages may be remedied by completing work
assigned by a faculty mentor.
Extraordinary Programs
As is the case at other leading institutions, degrees may also be
earned from Consortium schools by thesis including viva voce defense and by publication, especially at the
Masters and Doctoral levels. Contact the school of your choice for
details. Lastly, following well-established tradition, the
Universities will confer the Doctor of Letters (D. Litt) to deserving
individuals in recognition of outstanding lifetime achievement. UCI
considers such awards to be earned degrees, not h.c. Needless to say,
these awards are uncommon.
Degree Program Duration
The minimum time for earning a degree at any level is 16 weeks.
Sufficient time must be allowed for any review of portfolios by the
school and for completion of written work. No UCI institution will
award “instant degrees” under any circumstances. All candidates sign
an enrollment agreement or learning contract defining the obligations
of the student and the school. All conditions must be satisfied before
any degree is awarded. Enrollment may take place at any time.
Grading or Marking; Honors
The schools of UCI use a simplified common system. 0 to 69% = fail but
able to repeat; 70 to 89%=pass; 90 to 100% pass with honors. There is
only one honors designation, which may be rendered as Cum Laude or
simply “honors”.
Program Fees
Current information is posted at the websites of the respective
schools and the portal website of UCI found at
www.universityconsortium.org. The Board has determined that
fees charged for non-traditional,
non-academic programs and degrees may be lower than those set for
academic awards, including the PhD.
Diplomas and Transcripts
One diploma is provided to each graduate upon satisfaction of all
requirements. One transcript is also provided, which may take
traditional or non-traditional format as the candidate chooses. Contact the registrar for details of the optional Apostille from The
Hague.
Faculty
The faculty of UCI educational branches are selected for their
academic knowledge, practical experience and teaching proficiency. With the exception of certain administrators who may also teach, all
listed faculty are independent contractors or consultants who are on
call to serve as mentors, readers or supervisors of student directed
learning programs.
Conclusion
The general precepts set forth in this document may be supplemented
with specific written guidelines as needed. In keeping with UCI focus
on practicality, transparency and clarity simplicity and brevity are
mandated. Utilization of electronic media is encouraged. The internal
operational and fiscal aspects of this document are not to be publicly
disclosed. Only those standards and practices relevant to candidates
or agent’s needs for information are to be published.
Section II
(It is a non-public section. It
deals with internal administration.)
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