Wisconsin Administrative Code Technical College System Board
Wisconsin Administrative Code
Technical College System Board
The Wisconsin Technical College System Board is authorized under Wisconsin Statutes ch. 38 and promulgates administrative rules that appear in the Wisconsin Administrative Code under the “TCS” chapters.
Key Administrative Code Chapters (TCS)
TCS 1 – Organization and Procedure
Establishes the organization of the Technical College System Board
Describes rule-making procedures and administrative structure
TCS 2 – District Boards
Governs the powers, duties, and organization of local technical college district boards
Covers board membership, elections, and governance
TCS 3 – Programs and Services
Sets standards for instructional programs
Includes program approval, modification, and discontinuation
TCS 4 – Faculty and Staff
Addresses qualifications, certification, and employment standards for faculty and staff
TCS 5 – Students
Covers admissions, residency, tuition, and student fees
Includes student rights and responsibilities
TCS 6 – Finance and Budgeting
Governs state aid, budgeting, and financial reporting requirements
Addresses equalization aid and cost reporting
TCS 7 – Facilities
Establishes requirements for capital projects, building approvals, and facility use
TCS 8 – Apprenticeship (selected provisions)
Includes rules related to apprenticeship programs administered through the technical college system
TCS 9 – Distance Education and Alternative Delivery (if applicable)
Addresses standards for non-traditional instructional delivery
TCS 10 – Miscellaneous / Special Programs
Covers specialized or system-wide administrative provisions
Authority
Rules are promulgated by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board
Statutory authority primarily derives from Wis. Stat. § 38.04 and § 38.12

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