Chapter SPS 401
DEFINITIONS
SPS 401.01(1)(1) Adjusted gross annual school revenues. “Adjusted gross annual school revenues” means the amount remaining after subtracting from gross annual school revenues the amount of refunds actually made to Wisconsin students or their sponsors during the same fiscal year for which the school reported the gross annual school revenues. SPS 401.01(3)(3) Constructive notice. “Constructive notice” means the period of time, designated by the school, after which a student will be considered withdrawn by the school, because the student failed to attend classes, utilize instructional facilities or submit lessons without providing, prior to or during that period, an explanation to the school regarding the inactivity. SPS 401.01(4)(4) Degree. “Degree” means a designation, including associate, bachelor, master or doctor which signifies satisfactory completion of a program of study beyond the secondary school level, but does not include a certificate or diploma. SPS 401.01(5)(5) Degree credit. “Degree credit” means a quarter or semester credit awarded for completion of a subject satisfying a portion of the requirements for the award of a degree by the school. SPS 401.01(5m)(5m) Department. “Department” means the department of safety and professional services. SPS 401.01(6)(6) Diploma. “Diploma” means a written and dated statement, made over the seal of the granting school and the signature of one or more school officers, certifying that a student has satisfactorily completed a program leading to an occupational, vocational, or educational objective. SPS 401.01(7)(7) Distance Learning. “Distance learning” means instruction provided by means other than face–to–face student to teacher interaction; including video, computer–based, and correspondence instruction.