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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
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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
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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 **
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Master of Arts - Counseling, Community Counseling Track (08050)
Request to Place Existing Track in Moratorium **
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(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
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Bachelor of Fine Arts/Applied Media Arts- Graphic & Interactive
Design (formerly Graphic Design) (0380) CIP Code: 500409
Title Change for Concentration **
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Master of Education - Special Education - Autism Spectrum
Disorders Endorsement Graduate Certificate
New Certificate Where Major Exists **
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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
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(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 **
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Bachelor of Arts - Biology - Pre-Physician Assistant
Addition of New Track to Existing Degree Program **
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Bachelor of Arts - Biology - Pre-Physical Therapy
Addition of New Track to Existing Degree Program **
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Bachelor of Arts - History - Comprehensive
Addition of New Track to Existing Degree Program **
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Bachelor of Arts - History - Digital History
Addition of New Track to Existing Degree Program **
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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
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Bachelor of Arts - History - Military History Concentration
Addition of New Track to Existing Degree Program **
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Master of Arts -Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Addition of New Track to Existing Degree Program **
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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
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Bachelor of Science -Mathematics with Actuarial concentration
(from Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics with Actuarial Concentration)
Change in Degree **
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Associate of Science - Computer Science (ASCS) (CIP: 110101)
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Bachelor of Arts - Biology
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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.
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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
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Bachelor of Arts - Music
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Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
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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
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Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Management
Information Systems Concentration
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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.
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