BIT EDINBORO UNIVERSITY Tab #1 AGENDA Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Council of Trustees Special Meeting Tuesday, April 29,2014 Crawford Center -1®' Floor Conference Room Public Meeting - 9:00 a.m. Chair to Convene Public Special Meeting Roll Call Public Comment Period New Business - Action Academic Affairs - Dr. Michael Hannan, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs 1. President Wollman recommends that the Council approve the following program changes: Program Revisions: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) (0676) Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) - Innovative Nursing Program (0678) Program Revision -Title Change of Track Bachelor of Science in Computer Science GIF Code: 110701 Program Revisions - Addition of New Track to Existing Degree Program Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Network and System Administration Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Web Development and Implementation Program Revision - Reorganization Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education - Sport and Recreation Administration Pending University Senate Recommendation on May 5,2014 and Pending UWCC Recommendations Moratoria - Request to Place Existing Programs Bachelor of Arts - Art History (CIP 50073) Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy (0342) Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies (0327) CIP Code 050207 -2- AGENDA Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Council of Trustees - Special Meeting Tuesday, April 29,2014 Moratoria - Request to Place Existing Track Master of Arts in Counseling - Community Counseling Track (08050) Title Change for Concentration Bachelor of Fine Arts/Applied Media Arts - Graphic & Interactive Design (formerly Graphic Design) (0380) CIP Code; 500409 New Certificates (where major exists) Master of Education in Special Education - Autism Spectrum Disorders Endorsement Graduate Certificate Post-Masters Certificate in Art Therapy Addition of New Tracks to Existing Degree Programs Bachelor of Arts - Biology - Pre-Chiropractic Bachelor of Arts - Biology - Pre-Physician Assistant Bachelor of Arts - Biology - Pre-Physical Therapy Bachelor of Arts - History - Comprehensive Bachelor of Arts - History - Digital History Bachelor of Arts - History - Military History Concentration Master of Arts in Counseling — Clinical Mental Healtii Counseling Changes in Degrees Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics to Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with Actuarial concentration from Bachelor of Arts m Mathematics with Actuarial concentration Program Revisions Associate ofScience in Computer Science (ASCS) CIP: 110101 Bachelor of Arts - Biology Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies (0317) Bachelor of Arts in Music Bachelor of Arts in Music Education Minor in Philosophy Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Management Information Systems concentration RN-BS Program (0679) 5. Adjournment Action - Academic Affairs Committee Edinboro University Council of Trustees Tuesday, April 29,2014 Program Revisions, Title Change of Track, Addition of New Tracks to Existing Degree Programs, and Reorganization of Existing Program Description of Revisions/Reasons Name of Program 1 Bachelor of Science in Nureing Degree (BSN) (0676) 2 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) - Innovative Nursing Program (0678) The Nursing Department recommended curriculum revision of the traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program. Proposed revision is necessary in order to fulfill the changing expectations of the traditional nursing student and professional nursing accrediting associations. The proposed revision is intended to update the curriculum in keeping with evolving national nursing education trends and changes in healthcare delivery systems in the changing and complex healthcare arena. An expectation of the curriculum revision is to ensure that the nursing program remains economically secure within the current competitive nursing education program market. The proposed curriculum revision demonstrates a nursing curriculum offering students more course choices with fewer scheduling conflict issues, and is closely aligned with the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) expectations while also maintaining University standards set for a professional baccalaureate degree of high quality. The Nursing Department recommended curriculum revision of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Innovative Nursing Program. This proves necessary to fulfill the changing expectations of the secondbaccalaureate nursing student and the professional nursing accrediting associations. The proposed curriculum revision updates the curriculum in keeping with evolving national nursing education trends and changes in healthcare delivery systems in the changing and complex heathcare arena. An expectation of this curriculum revision is also to ensure that the Innovative BSN nursing program remains economically secure within the current competitive nursing education market. The revised nursing curriculum is closely aligned with the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) expectations while also maintaining University standards set for a professional baccalaureate degree of high quality. 1 Action - Academic Affairs Committee Edinboro University Council of Trustees Tuesday, April 29,2014 3 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science GIF Code: 110701 (Title Change of Track) ** 4 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Network and System Administration (Addition of New Track to Existing Degree Program) * * 5 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Web Development and Implementation (Addition of New Track to Existing Degree Program) ** 6 Bachelor of Science in Health and Physieal Education - Sport and Recreation Administration (Reorganization of Existing Program) ** 4-14-14 c: Office of Admissions Office of Financial Aid Office of the Registrar ^^Notification to PASSHE required. 2 The Mathematics and Computer Science Department proposed a name change for the Applied Track (formerly Application Track) along with curriculum revisions. The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science will now have an Applied track, Web Development and Implementation track, Network and System Administration track, Game and Virtual World Development track, and Theoretical track. All tracks are designed around national curriculum models and employment opportunities. The Mathematics and Computer Science Department proposed adding a new track, Network and System Administration, a contemporary computer science topic. The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science will now have an Applied track, Web Development and Implementation track, Network and System Administration track, Game and Virtual World Development track, and Theoretical track. All tracks are designed around national curriculum models and employment opportunities. The Mathematics and Computer Science Department proposed adding a new track, Web Development and Implementation, a contemporary computer science topic. The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science will now have an Applied track, Web Development and Implementation track. Network and System Administration track. Game and Virtual World Development track, and Theoretical track. All tracks are designed around national curriculum models and employment opportunities. The reorganization combines two existing tracks, Recreation Administration and Sport Administration, into one track: Sport and Recreation Administration, and is proposed to make our students more competitive and marketable for employment in these career areas. The proposed reorganization will improve the efficiency of resources within the Health and Physical Education Department. This will mean the automatic moratorium for the Recreation Administration and Sport Administration tracks. Action - AcaderaiMltairs Committee Edinboro University Council of Trustees Tuesday, April 29,2014 Pending University Senate Recommendation on May 5,2014 and Pending UWCC Recommendations Moratoria, Title Change for Concentration, New Certificates, Addition of New Tracks, Changes in Degrees, and Program Revisions 1 Description of Revisions/Reasons (Also pending UWCC recommendation on April 23) The Art History program has consistently had low enrollment. The number of freshmen entering the program has not exceeded five since 2002. Total enrollment has fluctuated between 13 and 29. The elimination of die BA Art History program would not entail elimination of all Art History courses. The main impact on course offerings would be to shift faculty workload from upper-level courses for majors to support courses for other Art majors. (Also pending UWCC recommendation on April 23) The PMlosophy program has consistently had low enrollment. The number of freshmen entering the program has not exceeded four since 2002. Total enrollment has fluctuated between 6 and 16. Elimination of the BA Philosophy program would not entail elimination of all the Philosophy courses. The main impact on course offerings would be to shift faculty workload from upper-level courses for major to lower-level courses for general education and support other majors. Due to the program's low enrollment, the department faculty voted to place the existing program in moratorium. Name of Program Bachelor of Arts - Art History (CIP 50073) Request to Place Existing Program in Moratorium ** 2 Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy (0342) Request to Place Existing Program in Moratorium ** 3 Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies (0327) CIP Code: 050207 Request to Place Existing Program in Moratorium ** 4 Master of Arts - Counseling, Community Counseling Track (08050) Request to Place Existing Track in Moratorium ** 1 (Also pending UWCC recommendation on April 23) The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) no longer recognizes Community Counseling as an option for reaccreditation based on 2009 standards. Through minor course modifications and a few course additions the department wishes to convert this program to a Clinical Mental Health Counseling program which will meet CACREP reaccreditation guidelines. This will place the existing Community Counseling program on moratorium. There are currently 66 students in the Community Counseling track with 156 graduates of the program. Offering current and prospective students the opportunity to enter the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program will enhance job opportunities and enable third party reimbursement. Action - Academic Affairs Committee Edinboro University Council of Trustees Tuesday, April 29,2014 Pending University Senate Recommendation on May 5,2014 and Pending UWCC Recommendations 5 Bachelor of Fine Arts/Applied Media Arts- Graphic & Interactive Design (formerly Graphic Design) (0380) CIP Code: 500409 Title Change for Concentration ** 6 Master of Education - Special Education - Autism Spectrum Disorders Endorsement Graduate Certificate New Certificate Where Major Exists ** 7 Post-Master's Certificate in Art Therapy New Certificate Where Majors Exists ** The field of Graphic Design has changed drastically over the past decade. The new program sheet is aligned with current industry standards and expected skill sets required for entry-level positions, while still allowing students to pursue a variety of curriculum options. Many updates reflect standards compliant with ihe Art Department's National Association for Schools of Art & Design (NASAD) accreditation. Course numbers and titles have been revised for proper sequencing and consistency. Courses have been regrouped to assist students in scheduling courses in the proper year and sequence. (Also pending UWCC recommendation on April 23) The Autism Endorsement Certificate Program will consist of 18 credits that will enable professionals with a Level I and Level 11 state certificate to earn the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Endorsement Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Edinboro Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Certificate. The Autism Endorsement Certificate was developed by PDE in response to the increased demand for professionals trained to work with the increasing numbers of students eligible to receive autistic support services. This program will provide the opportunity to well trained professionals holding a Level I or Level II certificate (including but not limited to regular or special education teachers, school psychologists, principals, guidance counselors, speech and language clinicians, occupational and physical therapists) to become highly trained in research based assessment, intervention, instruction, and program management for students with ASD. (Also pending UWCC recommendation on April 23) The certificate in art therapy will entail 24 credits in art therapy and 9 credits in counseling. The certificate will enable students who already have a master's in a mental health field to gain the required courses to add the Registered Art Therapy Certificate to their previous degree. Students who already have a master's in a mental health field do not need a full second master's to practice art therapy. This certificate will enable them to add the art therapy educational component to their previous degree and be able to apply for their Registered Art Therapy Credential. Action - Academi^BRairs Committee Edinboro University Council of Trustees Tuesday, April 29,2014 Pending University Senate Recommendation on May 5,2014 and Pending UWCC Recommendations 8 (Also pending UWCC recommendation on April 23) The new track is added to better direct students to post-baccalaureate professional programs in the chiropractic field and to support program growth. (Also pending UWCC recommendation on April 23) The new track is added to better direct students to post-baccalaureate professional programs in the physician assistant field and to support program growth. (Also pending UWCC recommendation on April 23) The new track is added to better direct students to post-baccalaureate professional programs in the physical therapy field and to support program growth. (Also pending UWCC recommendation on April 23) The revisions are proposed to comply with PASSHE Policy 1990-06-A regarding having no more 42 credits in a BA program, and to strengthen the quality of the program by adding several computer competency options. The proposal includes key supporting courses in Core and is expected to make the program more attractive to potential students. (Also pending UWCC recommendation on April 23) The purpose of fiiis revision is to add a Digital History Concentration in the BA History program. Digital History is a new field in the discipline, and is not offered at any other PASSHE institution. Addition a concentration enables us to advertise that we can provide this focus for potential students. The revisions are proposed to comply with PASSHE Policy 1990-06-A regarding having no more 42 credits in a BA program, and to strengthen the quality of the program by adding several computer competency options. The proposal includes key supporting courses in Core and is expected to make the program more attractive to potential students. Bachelor of Arts - Biology - Pre-Chiropractic Addition of New Track to Existing Degree Program ** 9 Bachelor of Arts - Biology - Pre-Physician Assistant Addition of New Track to Existing Degree Program ** 10 Bachelor of Arts - Biology - Pre-Physical Therapy Addition of New Track to Existing Degree Program ** 11 Bachelor of Arts - History - Comprehensive Addition of New Track to Existing Degree Program ** 12 Bachelor of Arts - History - Digital History Addition of New Track to Existing Degree Program ** 3 Action - Academic Affairs Committee Edinboro University Council of Trustees Tuesday, April 29,2014 Pending University Senate Recommendation on May 5,2014 and Pending UWCC Recommendations 13 Bachelor of Arts - History - Military History Concentration Addition of New Track to Existing Degree Program ** 14 Master of Arts -Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling Addition of New Track to Existing Degree Program ** 15 Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics to Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Change in Degree ** (Also pending UWCC recommendation on April 23) The purpose of this revision is to add a concentration in the BA History program. Many of our majors wish to focus on Military History, and adding a concentration enables us to advertise that we can provide this focus for potential students. The revisions are proposed to comply with PASSHE Policy 1990-06-A regarding having no more 42 credits in a BA program, and to strengthen the quality of the program by adding several computer competency options. The proposal includes key supporting courses in Core and is expected to make the program more attractive to potential students. (Also pending UWCC recommendation on April 23) The proposal is to convert the Community Counseling program to a Clinical Mental Health Counseling program and to place the existing Community Counseling program on moratorium. The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) no longer recognizes Community Counseling as an option for reaccreditation based on 2009 standards. Through minor course modifications and a few course additions we want to convert this program to a Clinical Mental Health Counseling program which will meet CACREP reaccreditation guidelines. There are currently 66 students in the Community Counseling track with 156 graduates of the program. Offering current and prospective students the opportunity to enter the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program will enhance job opportunities and enable third partv reimbursement. (Also pending UWCC recommendation on April 23) Proposed revisions include adding one new required Math course (MATH 290, Foundations of Mathematical Proof). CSCI130 (Principles of Programming I) is moved to Distribution 3. We are moving to the BS degree to comply with PASSHE policy constraints. Assessment has shown that students struggle with upper level proof classes. MATH 290 is designed to introduce the students to the idea of mathematical proofs more gently. Ideally, the students will grasp mathematical proof better and therefore be able to perform better in the upper level proof courses, alleviating the need for students to take the upper level proof courses multiple times. Action - AcademiSlffairs Committee Edinboro University Council of Trustees Tuesday, April 29,2014 Pending University Senate Recommendation on May 5,2014 and Pending UWCC Recommendations 16 Bachelor of Science -Mathematics with Actuarial concentration (from Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics with Actuarial Concentration) Change in Degree ** 17 Associate of Science - Computer Science (ASCS) (CIP: 110101) 18 Bachelor of Arts - Biology 19 Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies (0317) (Also pending UWCC recommendation on April 23) Proposed revisions include adding one new required Math course (MATH 290, Foundations of Mathematical Proof). MATH 430 (Applied Numerical Methods I) and MATH 431 (Applied Numerical Methods) were also added under Madiematics Electives. CSCI130 (Principles of Programming I) is moved to Distribution 3, and MATH 510 (Numerical Analysis) under Electives is omitted. We are moving to the BS degree to comply with PASSHE policy constraints. Assessment has shown that students struggle with upper level proof classes. MATH 290 is designed to introduce the students to the idea of mathematical proofs more gently. Ideally, the students will grasp mathematical proof better and therefore be able to perform better in the upper level proof courses, alleviating the need for students to take the upper level proof courses multiple times. (Also pending UWCC recommendation on April 23) Changes in required ASCS courses required revision to the program; blocks of Computer Science electives that include CSCI 496, Intemship, credit provide flexibility; and blocks of Computer Science electives allow more flexible upper-level course selection for our students. (Also pending UWCC recommendation on April 23) Curriculum changes were made to simplify the addition of new tracks. Three new tracks are to be added to better serve our students and allow for program growth: Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Physical Therapy and PreChiropractic (Also pending UWCC recommendation on April 23) The Communication and Media Studies Department will undergo a reorganization. The proposed programmatic changes represent this change by creating a more contemporary program of study in die field of Communication Studies. The goal of these changes is to offer a program that provides students with the necessary theoretical foundations and applied skills that will allow graduates to be successful in the future. 5 Action - Academic Affairs Committee Edinboro University Council of Trustees Tuesday, April 29,2014 Pending University Senate Recommendation on May 5,2014 and Pending UWCC Recommendations Moratoria, Title Change for Concentration, New Certificates, Addition of New Tracks, Changes in Degrees, and Program Revisions 20 Bachelor of Arts - Music 21 Bachelor of Arts - Music Education 22 Minor in Philosophy (Also pending UWCC recommendation on April 23) The proposed revision reflects a return to an integrated music theory curriculum that maintains the same number of classroom hours for the students while reducing the preparation load hours for the instructor. This will help the Department become more cost effective without impacting the instructional design of these courses. The revision also reflects a return to the full Arranging course to augment the music student's knowledge and skill sets of arranging for use in both music and music education. (Also pending UWCC recommendation on April 23) The proposed revision reflects a return to an integrated music theory curriculum that maintains the same number of classroom hours for the students while reducing the preparation load hours for the instructor. The revision also combines Woodwind Class I and 11 into Woodwinds Class that maintains the same number of classroom hours for the students while reducing the preparation load hours for the instructor. These revisions will help the Music Department become more cost effective without impacting the instructional design of this course. The proposed revision also reflects a return to the Full Arranging course to augment the music student's knowledge and skill sets of arranging for use in both music and music education. (Also pending UWCC recommendation on April 23) In the proposed revision, the only required course would be either PfflL 200 (Introduction to Philosophy and Values) or PHIL 240 (Introduction to Moral Issues). This would serve as a prerequisite for taking any of the Philosophy elective courses, and offers more flexibility for our students. Action - Academi^fcairs Committee Edinboro University Council of Trustees Tuesday, April 29,2014 Pending University Senate Recommendation on May 5,2014 and Pending UWCC Recommendations Moratoria, Title Change for Concentration, New Certificates, Addition of New Tracks, Changes in Degrees, and Program Revisions 23 Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Management Information Systems Concentration 24 RN-BS Program (0679) Office of Admissions Office of Financial Aid Office of the Registrar (Also pending UWCC recommendation on April 23) Given changes made to the CIS program, the MIS program must revise its curriculum to align the courses required with those offered in the CIS program. The Department of Business and Economics proposes changes to its MIS program in order to align this concentration with changes that the Mathematics and Computer Science Department is making to its BS in Computer Science degree. In order to reflect these changes, improve the MIS concentration, and allow for greater flexibility of the degree consistent with the needs of our students, the Department of Busmess and Economics proposes to reduce the number of required CSCI classes and increase the number of CSCI electives that our MIS students take. Accordingly, the changes to the MIS concentration not only will increase the quality of the program but also will facilitate easier scheduling for our students. (Also pending UWCC recommendation on April 23) The Nursing Department recommends revision of the RN-BSN Online program, necessary in order to fulfill the requirements and changing expectations of the professional nursing accrediting associations. The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Standards for Accreditation of Baccalaureate and Graduate Education states that there is an increasing need for baccalaureate prepared Registered Nurses (RNs) to help ensure quality and safe patient care in the swiftly-changing and increasingly complex healthcare arena. The proposed revisions are intended to widen the opportunity for enrollment by Associate Degree and diploma RNs currently in the workforce, as well as place the program more securely within the current competitive on-line RN-to-BSN program market. In addition, the proposed program revisions demonstrate a curriculum weighted more heavily in nursing courses, thus aligning it more closely with CNE expectations of RN completion programs by building on previous nursing knowledge, while maintaining University standards set for a professional baccalaureate degree that is of high quality. 4-16-14 am ** Notification to PASSHE required 7