When entering into partnerships with partners that are not accredited schools in the US, LAPU retains sole responsibility for the following:

Outreach, Recruitment, Admission, and Enrollment     

• Establishing the admissions criteria for students.
• Making exceptions to admissions requirements.
• Making final admissions decisions.

Course Development, Pedagogy, and Instruction     

• Establishing degree programs, degree level, student learning outcomes, course objectives, and number of credits.
• Reviewing and approving course content and program curriculum.
• Conducting institution-mandated program review.
• Awarding credit for prior or experiential learning.
• Awarding and recording of academic credit and credentials.
• Assessment of student learning (defining outcomes, analyzing and interpreting evidence, using information for improvement).
• Assigning grades.

Academic Support and Student Services

• Maintaining records of student performance.
• Conducting degree audit (for LAPU degree-seeking students).
• Deciding to retain or dismiss students.
• Handling appeals and exceptions to academic policies and requirements.

Faculty Recruitment and Appointment

• Selecting, approving, and appointing instructors.
• Evaluating course instructors.