EQUIVALENCY QUESTIONNAIRE
FOR
Academic Program
FACULTY POSITIONS
Read all directions carefully and choose only the best option for your circumstances.
This document contains four parts:
1. Equivalency based on coursework for academic disciplines.
2. Equivalency based on eminence for academic disciplines.
3. Equivalency based on coursework and experience for vocational disciplines.
4. Equivalency based on eminence for vocational disciplines.
5. Equivalency Determination Steps.
6. Equivalency Determination Checklist
7. Equivalency Determination Record Sheet
8. A sample of an application seeking equivalency based on coursework for an
academic discipline.
EQUIVALENCY QUESTIONNAIRES
FOR
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Directions: Provide as much explanation and supportive documentation as possible in
answering the following questions. Please do not simply answer “yes” or “no” without
providing background information. Eminence is granted rarely (only to those who are
truly qualified) and must be supported with documentation requested in the
questionnaire. Your answers may be written on a separate document.
1.
Are you requesting “full” or “partial” equivalency?
Full
= Right to teach all classes in a department/field;
Partial
= Right to teach only one class/topic area in a department/field.
1. 2. Equivalency based on coursework for academic positions:
Specify the classes discipline in which you are seeking to teach and indicate that
you are not seeking equivalency based on “eminence.”
If based on eminence, please read the complete policy on eminence. Then answer
the following questions and provide supporting documentation.
explain why you feel you meet the other criteria for equivalency. Specifically
explain how your coursework meets the minimum qualifications for the
discipline for which you are seeking equivalency. Please supply information
from an accredited university program to compare with your coursework. (See
the appendix--part 4--for a sample.)
Questions 3 2A through 2H 10 of the questionnaire must be completed only by those candidates
seeking equivalency based on eminence in an academic discipline.
2. 3. Equivalency based on eminence for academic disciplines:
Are you recognized as “eminent” by experts in your field?
A.
Specify who these references are and pProvide a letter from each of at least three
(3) of these individuals experts in your field who recognize you as “eminent”. None
of the reference letters may be from the same three faculty members who signed
the divisional support document and provided justification paragraphs for your
application.
B. 4. Have you had any teaching and training experience in your field? Specify/p
Provide proof any evidence of teaching experience and training in your field.
C. 5. Have you ever been invited to present/lecture/speak/perform at a conference or
other event? Specify and provide documentation. Provide any evidence of
conference presentations in your field.
D. 6. Have you ever Provide any evidence of publicationsshed, recordingsed,
exhibitionsed, or performancesed in your field.? Specify.
E. 7. Have you ever received Provide evidence of any an awards received in your field?
Was this award from an accredited institution? Specify.
F. 8. Have you ever been Provide evidence of any awarded an honorary degrees in
your field? Specify.
G. 9. Have you ever Provide any evidence of serviced in relevant leadership positions in
your field at the local, state or national level? Specify.
H. 10.Is there anything else you would like the committee to consider in your bid for
equivalency based on eminence that was not covered in this questionnaire?
Please include any additional qualifications you feel you have exhibited in your
field.
EQUIVALENCY QUESTIONNAIRE
FOR
VOCATIONAL Education PROGRAMS
Directions: Provide as much explanation and supportive documentation as possible in
answering the following questions. Please do not simply answer “yes” or “no” without
providing background information. Eminence is granted rarely (only to those who are
truly qualified) and must be supported with documentation requested in the
questionnaire. If you believe your course work and/or experience (where applicable) is
equivalent to that required by the degree in the discipline in which you want to teach,
please only complete the first part below. Your answers may be written on a separate
document.
1.
Are you requesting “full” or “partial” equivalency?
Full
= Right to teach all classes in a department/field;
Partial
= Right to teach only one class/topic area in a department/field.
3. Equivalency based on coursework and experience for vocational disciplines:
2.
Specify the classes discipline in which you are seeking to teach and indicate and
indicate that you are not seeking equivalency based on “eminence.”
If your request is not based on eminence, specifically explain how your
coursework meets the minimum qualifications for the discipline for which you
are seeking equivalency. Please supply information from an accredited
university program to compare with your coursework. (See the appendix for a
sample.)
If you are seeking equivalency based on eminence, please read the complete
policy on eminence then complete the rest of this questionnaire.
Questions 3 2 through 9 10 of the questionnaire must be completed only by those candidates seeking
equivalency based on eminence.
4. Equivalency based on eminence for vocational disciplines:
A. 3. Are you recognized as an expert in your vocational field?
Include three letters of recommendation which indicate why you are considered an
expert in your field. These individuals must not be the same three faculty who
signed the COS Division support document with justification paragraphs.
B. 4. Have you had any teaching experience in your vocational field? Please provide
documentation for any teaching experience you have in your vocational field.
C. 5. Have you ever Provide evidence of any presentationsed of your vocational
expertise on an industry level? Specify.
D. 6. Have you ever Provide evidence of any written or been involved in the publication
of technical manuals in your vocational field? Please specify and provide
examples.
E. 7. Provide any evidence of recognitionzed by your vocational industry as an expert in
your field? Specify and provide documentation.
F. 8. Provide any evidence of Do you have any formal industry or technical school
training or certification/license in your area of expertise? Specify and provide
documentation.
G. 9. Have you ever Provide any evidence of serviced in a supervisory positions in your
vocational field? Specify.
H. 10. Is there anything else you would like the committee to consider in your request
for equivalency based on eminence that was not covered by this questionnaire?
Please include any additional qualifications you have exhibited in your field.
EQUIVALENCY DETERMINATION STEPS
FOR APPLICANTS REQUESTING EQUIVALENCY
College of the Sequoias / Board Policy 5001 Revised December 10, 2001Administrative
Procedure 7211, Revised January 11, 2016
STEPS
As you complete each step, check off your progress in the column on the right.
Check when
Complete
1.
Applicant picks up all necessary forms from Human Resources Services
Office, Sequoia Building, Room 5
Room 410, and contacts the appropriate division chair.
2. Applicant makes certain required documentation is included.
(TRANSCRIPTS OR LICENSES OR QUESTIONNAIRE OR CERTIFICATES OR WORKSHOP
ATTENDANCE AND APPLICATION
3. Division acknowledges request for equivalency and agrees to forward to
the Academic Senate Equivalency Committee for action.
4. Division chair or designee identifies the Discipline or Course(s) requested
for equivalency.
5. Division chair and two other members of the division prepare written
support of claim for eminence. (if needed)
6. Division completes the EQUIVALENCY DETERMINATION CHECKLIST.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Division completes the necessary portion of the EQUIVALENCY
DETERMINATION RECORD SHEET.
Division (or Human Resource Services) notifies the VP of Academic
Senate of the need to hold an equivalency meeting.
Division (or Human Resource Services) forwards all required paperwork
to the VP of Academic Senate.
Equivalency Subcommittee convenes to determine whether or not to
grant equivalency.
Equivalency Subcommittee records their decision and signs the
EQUIVALENCY DETERMINATION RECORD SHEET.
EQUIVALENCY DETERMINATION RECORD SHEET is routed to the appropriate
people or offices.
If hard copies of confidential papers are provided to the Equivalency
Committee, they are returned to Human Resource Services by the VP of
Academic Senate. (transcripts and application)
Human Resource Services files the original of the EQUIVALENCY
DETERMINATION RECORD SHEET in the individual’s file, if hired. If
equivalency is denied, the Record Sheet will be filed with the appropriate
recruitment.
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NOTE:
The required forms may be requested from Human Resource Services.
FORMS:
EQUIVALENCY DETERMINATION CHECKLIST
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EQUIVALENCY DETERMINATION CHECKLIST
(Completed by Division/Department requesting Equivalency)
College of the Sequoias / Board Policy 5001 Revised December 10, 2001Administrative
Procedure 7211, Revised January 11, 2016
Name of Applicant 
Discipline/Course Requested for Evaluation
If candidates do not have the appropriate degree in the discipline for which they are applying, they
must have at least one of the following qualifications.
DISCIPLINES NORMALLY REQUIRING A MASTER’S DEGREE
Check One 
BA/BS plus 36 semester units of appropriate coursework from an accredited institution.
or
BA/BS plus licensure in the discipline from an accredited institution or entity.
or
EMINENCE
If a candidate is claiming eminence in the field or discipline, s/he must provide the equivalency
committee with proof of such. Proof is defined as work experience and/or related accomplishments
considered exemplary by noted/renowned experts in that field both in the regional area and on a
state, or national/international level.* These criteria are reflected in a questionnaire which must be
completed by all candidates requesting equivalency based on eminence.
* Candidates seeking equivalency based on eminence in a vocational education program
may be considered on a regional, or state, or national/international level.
If claiming eminence, applicant must respond to:
Equivalency Questionnaire for Academic Program Positions or
Equivalency Questionnaire for Vocational Education Programs.
DISCIPLINES NOT NORMALLY REQUIRING A MASTER’S DEGREE
Check One 
Coursework from an accredited institution or its equivalent so that the course work, certificates
and/or workshops equal the AA/AS degree or BA/BS degree. Candidates seeking equivalency
under this provision must also have the appropriate number of years of experience. (Six years
AA/AS or 2 years BA/BS)
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EMINENCE
If a candidate is claiming eminence in the field or discipline, s/he must provide the equivalency
committee with proof of such. Proof is defined as work experience and/or related accomplishments
considered exemplary by noted/renowned experts in that field both in the regional area and on a
state, or national/international level.* These criteria are reflected in a questionnaire which must
be completed by all candidates requesting equivalency based on eminence.
* Candidates seeking equivalency based on eminence in a vocational education program
may be considered on a regional, or state, or national/international level.
If claiming eminence, applicant must respond to:
Equivalency Questionnaire for Academic Program Positions or
Equivalency Questionnaire for Vocational Education Programs.
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EQUIVALENCY DETERMINATION RECORD SHEET
EQUIVALENCY SUBCOMMITTEE / ACADEMIC SENATE
College of the Sequoias / Board Policy 5001 Revised December 10, 2001Administrative
Procedure 7211, Revised January 11, 2016
Name 
Discipline or Course(s)
Full Partial
Applicant’s Transcripts or
Licenses or
Questionnaire
Documentation Attached  Certificates
Workshop Attendance
AND
Application
Written support of three faculty members in support
Paper of written justification
of candidate’s claim for eminence attached 
SIGNATURES OF DIVISION/DEPARTMENT FACULTY SUPPORTING EQUIVALENCY
Signature of Division/Department Faculty 
Date:
Signature of Division/Department Faculty 
Date:
Signature of Division/Department Faculty 
Date:
ACADEMIC SENATE’S DETERMINATION
The above applicant’s request has been evaluated with a determination as follows:
Equivalency Granted
Equivalency Denied
Discipline 
Specific Course(s) 
SIGNATURES:
DATE
V.P. Academic Senate or Designee 
Member: Senate Equivalency Committee 
Member: Senate Equivalency Committee 
Member: Senate Equivalency Committee 
Member: Senate Equivalency Committee 
Member: Senate Equivalency Committee 
Distribution by Senate
Equivalency Committee
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Route to . . .
Date
Appendix: Example equivalency request based on coursework for academic disciplines. Shared with
permission of its author
Original Record Sheet only sent to Human Resource Services
Copy to Applicant
Copy of Record Sheet to Academic Senate Office with documentation
Copy of Record Sheet to Academic Services or Student Service Offices
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Appendix: Example equivalency request based on coursework for academic disciplines. Shared with
permission of its author
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Appendix: Example equivalency request based on coursework for academic disciplines. Shared with
permission of its author
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