Preliminary Handbook of Criteria and Procedures to be used With CES-CEU Programs 1973-1974.

This document sets forth the standards recommended by the Continuing Education Service-Continuing Education Unit (CES-CEU) Committee at Michigan State University for use during the test period, the 1973-74 academic year. Defining the CEU as "ten contact hours of participation in an organized continuing experience, under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction." Six specific objectives and six criteria for CEU approval of instructional programs are suggested. The appointment of a screening committee and instructions for submitting a request for CEU program approval are fully described. Included are step-by-step guidelines for registration and certification procedures and the maintenance of student and program records. Also offered are a sample Program Record Attendance form and three exhibits: a Request for CEU Approval form, data sheet for CEU Registration forms, and a flow chart of approval procedures. (MW)