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OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

Agend
October 27, 2005

NOTE This document contains recommendations and reports to the State Regents regarding items on the October 27, 2005 regular meeting agenda. For additional information, please call 405-225-9116 or to get this document electronically go to www.okhighered.org State System. Materials and recommendations contained in this agenda are tentative and unofficial prior to State Regents’ approval or acceptance on October 27, 2005.

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OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION Research Park, Oklahoma City

A G E N D A

Thursday, October 27, 2005 - 9:00 a.m. Haney Center, Foundation Hall, Seminole State College, Seminole Oklahoma

Chairman Cheryl Hunter, Presiding 1. Announcement of filing of meeting notice and posting of the agenda in accordance with the

Open Meeting Act.

2. Call to Order. Roll call and announcement of quorum.

3. Minutes of Previous Meetings. Approval of minutes.

4. Report of the Chairman. (No Action, No Discussion).

5. Report of the Chancellor. (No Action, No Discussion).

6. Host. Welcome remarks by President James Utterback.

ACADEMIC

7. New Programs.

a. Oklahoma City Community College. Approval of request to offer the Associate in Applied Science in Enterprise Communications. Page 1.

b. Tulsa Community College. Approval of request to offer the Certificate in Hospitality and

Gaming Operations with options in Gaming Operation/Protection and Restaurant Management. Page 5.

8. Program Deletions. Approval of institutional request for program deletions. Page 9.

9. Technical Occupational Program Reviews. Approval of institutional request regarding degree

programs recommended for qualified continuation during previous technical-occupational program evaluations. Page 11.

10. Teacher Shortage Employment Incentive Program (TSEIP).

a. Approval of the TSEIP benefit of $10,347 for each eligible teacher who completes five

years of teaching service by June 2006. Page 15.

b. Post the proposed permanent rule amendments for the TSEIP and initiate the process for the adoption of permanent rule revisions. Page 17.

11. Career Services Report. Acceptance of the task force report “Building a Stronger Alliance

between Oklahoma’s Employment Security Commission and Oklahoma College Career Services.” Page 21.

FISCAL 12. E&G Budget Needs for FY2007. Approval of FY2007 System-wide Budget Need. Page 25.

13. Allocation. Approval of allocations from

a. Cigarette Tax Revenue. Page 27. b. Motor fuel Overcharge Revenue. Page 29.

14. Allocation of State Appropriations.

a. Allocation of matching funds for National Institutes of Health grant. Page 31. b. Allocation of one-time capital funds to Redlands Community College. Page 33.

15. FY2005 Annual Audit Reports. Acceptance of the Audit Report for the fiscal year ending June

30, 2005. Page 35.

EXECUTIVE 16. Brain Gain Funding. Approval of grants for campus-based strategies to support Brain Gain

goals. Page 37.

17. Personnel. Ratification of personnel changes at or above the director level. 1.

18. Commendations. Recognition of State Regents’ staff for service and recognitions on state and national projects. Page 49.

19. Executive Session. Possible vote to go into executive session pursuant to Title 25, Oklahoma Statues, Section 307(b)(4), for confidential communications between a public body and its attorneys concerning pending investigations, claims or actions. Vote to return to open session.

20. Benefits. Possible action concerning retirement plan.

CONSENT DOCKET

21. Consent Docket. Approval/ratification of the following routine requests which are consistent

with State Regents' policies and procedures or previous actions.

a. Programs. (1) Program Modifications. Approval of institutional requests. 1.

(2) Program Suspension. Ratification of approved institutional request. Page 55.

b. Program Reinstatement. Ratification of institution request. Page 57.

c. Academic Nomenclature. Ratification of approved institutional requests. Page 59.

d. Post Audit. Approval of institutional request for final approval and review schedule

extension for existing programs. Page 61.

e. Degree Program Inventory Reconciliation. Approval of institutional request for degree program inventory reconciliation. Page 85.

f. Ratification of approved electronic media courses and program offerings for the Southern

Regional Education Board (SREB) Electronic Campus. Page 87.

g. Capital. Ratification of capital allotments. Page 91.

h. Agency Operations.

(1) Ratification of purchases of $25,000 and above. Page 95. (2) Personnel. Approval of personnel positions. Page 99.

i. Degree Requests. Ratification of honorary degree requests from University of Oklahoma.

Page 101. 22. Reports. Acceptance of reports listed on Attachment "A." 23. Report of the Committees. (No Action, No Discussion). a. Academic Affairs and Social Justice and Student Services Committees b. Budget and Audit Committee. c. Strategic Planning and Personnel Committee. d. Technology Committee. e. Investment Committee.

24. New Business. Consideration of "any matter not known about or which could not have been

reasonably foreseen prior to the time of posting the agenda." 25. Announcement of Next Regular Meeting—9:00 a.m., Thursday, December 1, 2005 at 655

Research Parkway, Suite 200, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 26. Adjournment.

ATTACHMENT "A" 22. Reports. a. Programs. Status Report on Program Requests. Page 107.

b. Annual Tuition Report, 2005. Page 115.

Meeting of the OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

October 27, 2005

AGENDA ITEM # 7-a:

Programs. SUBJECT: Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC). Approval of request to offer the Associate

in Applied Science in Enterprise Communication Systems as a cooperative agreement with Francis Tuttle Technology Center (FTTC).

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the State Regents approve OCCC’s request to offer the Associate in Applied Science in Enterprise Communication Systems with the stipulation that continuation of the program beyond fall 2009 will depend upon meeting the criteria established by the institution and approved by the State Regents, as specified below. Additionally, State Regents’ approval is recommended for OCCC to offer the proposed Associate in Applied Science in Enterprise Communication Systems program as a cooperative agreement with FTTC. • Associate in Applied Science in Enterprise Communication Systems.

Continuation beyond fall 2009 will depend upon: Majors enrolled: a minimum of 18 students in fall 2008 Graduates: a minimum of 5 students in 2008-09

BACKGROUND: Academic Plan OCCC’s 2005 Academic Plan lists the following institutional priorities:

• Implementing Vision of the Future (http://www.okc.cc.ok.us/Vision/index.html) with plans to meet critical needs of campus; vision includes: (1) increasing instructional capacity/number of graduates (Brain Gain); (2) aligning plans with economic/quality of life priorities of city/state; (3) recognizing value of current areas of excellence/responsibility to identify gaps in services/ programs; and (4) obligation to meet needs of community;

• Aggressive in development of innovative/unique collaborations/services to strengthen/sustain academic programming; to provide sufficient support for continuous improvement of academic programs critical to the mission of the College, the following transformations underway;

• Review FY 05 university parallel programs in accordance with OSRHE policies: Associate in Arts in Humanities, Associate in Arts in Journalism/Broadcasting, Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies; and

• New degrees/certificates of mastery under consideration for proposal during this year include the following program areas: Automotive Management, Paraprofessional Education, Emergency Management and Planning, Enterprise Communications, Sonography, Leadership (Certificate), Bioinformatics (Certificate), Liberal Studies.

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APRA Implementation Since 1991-92, OCCC has deleted 36 degree and/or certificate programs while adding 37 degree and/or certificate programs. Program Review OCCC offers 69 degree and certificate programs (23 associate, 24 associate in applied science, and 22 certificates), all of which were reviewed in the past five years with the exception of those programs receiving specialty accreditation. For programs receiving specialty accreditation, OCCC aligns its program review schedule with the accreditation cycles, so that programs are reviewed when faculty are preparing for an accreditation visit. Thus, if a professional program received a ten-year accreditation, it would not be reviewed for ten years, which is an approved exception to State Regents’ policy. Program Development Process OCCC faculty developed the proposal, which was reviewed and approved by institutional officials and OCCC’s governing board. POLICY ISSUES:

These actions are consistent with the State Regents’ “Policy Statement on Program Approval” and the “Guidelines for Approval of Cooperative Agreements Between Technology Centers and Colleges.” ANALYSIS:

Associate in Applied Science in Enterprise Communication Systems Program purpose. The proposed program will prepare students to work in areas of installation and design of wide area networks, security of systems, maintenance and repair of components for information sharing systems. Program rationale/background. Advances in telecommunications including innovations in fiber optics, wireless networks, intranetwork systems, and internet based systems and household networks are greatly expanding training and employment opportunities for those interested in these emerging technologies. The proposed program offers opportunities for students to work with the latest equipment and learn techniques in conjunction with networks, PC hardware servers, routers, ISDN, frame relays, Solaris, Linux, Windows, firewalls, Ethernet switches, and security protocols. Students engaged in the Associate in Applied Science in Applied Technology (127) program indicate there is an employment benefit to the more focused degree in Enterprise Communication Systems over the general technology degree, thus the impetus for the request from OCCC. Employment opportunities. Graduates will be able to locate employment in the metropolitan area, as well as statewide. The Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts a projected 99 percent increase in the demand for qualified workers in this area by 2012. Additionally, OCCC’s advisory committee includes representatives from Southwestern Bell, Cox Communications, Cisco Teaching Systems, Crystal Clear Communications, and Heath Telephone. Advisory committee representatives and other privately owned network administration companies indicate high demand for graduates from the proposed program. OCCC is confident its students will have no difficulties finding employment.

Student demand. The new program is expected to enroll a minimum of 18 majors in fall 2008 and graduate a minimum of 5 students in 2008-09. Duplication/Impact on existing programs. Several Oklahoma institutions offer telecommunications and computer information programs, however, there are no offering identical to the proposed program. Due to industry demand, approval will not constitute unnecessary duplication. Curriculum. The proposed program will consist of 60 total credit hours from the following areas (Attachment A): general education courses (18 credit hours), major core courses (39 credit hours), and support courses (3 credit hours). Six new courses will be added with the proposed program. Cooperative agreement. The proposed program will be offered in a cooperative agreement with FTTC. General education will be offered by OCCC and up to 46 credit hours in specialized technical courses will be offered by FTTC. An oversight and evaluation committee consisting of OCCC officials and FTTC staff will meet at least annually to review course content, relevance, and instructional methods as these items relate to the established course and program competencies for the cooperative agreement. At the March 31, 2005 State Regents’ meeting, OCCC was approved to enter into an Alliance Agreement with FTTC. This cooperative program will operate under the alliance agreement structure. Faculty and staff. Existing faculty will teach the general education portion of the proposed degree program. Technical courses will be taught by existing OCCC and FTTC faculty. No additional faculty resources are requested. Support services. The library, facilities, and equipment are adequate. Extensive library and equipment resources are available through FTTC. Financing. No additional funding is required for this program. The program will be a partnership between OCCC and FTTC. Attachment

ATTACHMENT A

OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE IN ENTERPRISE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Degree Requirements Credit Hours

General Education 18 Major Courses 39 *ECS 1214 PC Hardware and Software 4 *ECS 1314 Networking Fundamentals 4 *ECS 1334 Routing Technologies 4 *ECS 2224 Network Operating Systems 4 *ECS 2334 Advanced Routing & Switching 4 *ECS 2364 Advanced Network & Design Management 4 Major Electives approved by advisor (available from OCCC or FTTC) 15 Support Courses 3 Mathematics course to meet Mathematics Proficiency Requirement 3

Total Credit Hours: 60

*Asterisk denotes new courses.


October 27, 2005

AGENDA ITEM # 7-b:

Programs. SUBJECT: Tulsa Community College (TCC). Approval of request to offer the Certificate in

Hospitality and Gaming Operations. RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the State Regents approve TCC’s request to offer the Certificate in Hospitality and Gaming Operations with the stipulation that continuation of the program beyond fall 2009 will depend upon meeting the criteria established by the institution and approved by the State Regents. Specifically, the program will enroll a minimum of 7 students in fall 2008 and graduate a minimum of 5 students in 2008-2009.

BACKGROUND: Academic Plan TCC’s 2005 Academic Plan lists the following institutional priorities:

• Strategic Vision located at http://www.tulsacc.edu • Respond to changing academic needs due to economics/community needs/emerging technology • Strive to meet community’s demand for increased graduates in nursing/medical laboratory

technology/occupational therapy assistant programs • Continue to work with TU to design strong quality Information Security Program vital to the

health of our community/region • Continue to provide wide array of liberal arts/science courses/workforce development programs

to support needs of residents of Tulsa • Improve technology assistance to students/staff/faculty • Continue to expand curriculum/programs to meet rapidly growing population

APRA Implementation Since 1991-92, TCC has deleted 62 degree and/or certificate programs while adding 54 degree and/or certificate programs. Program Review TCC offers 99 degree and certificate programs (25 associate, 43 associate in applied science, and 31 certificates), all of which were reviewed in the past five years with the exception of those programs receiving specialty accreditation. For programs receiving specialty accreditation, TCC aligns its program review schedule with the accreditation cycles, so that programs are reviewed when faculty are preparing

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for an accreditation visit. Thus, if a professional program received a ten-year accreditation, it would not be reviewed for ten years, which is an approved exception to State Regents’ policy. Program Development Process TCC faculty developed the proposal, which was reviewed and approved by institutional officials and TCC’s governing board. POLICY ISSUES:

This action is consistent with the State Regents’ “Policy Statement on Program Approval.” ANALYSIS:

Certificate in Hospitality and Gaming Operations Program purpose. The proposed program will prepare students to work in the hospitality and gaming industries as well as prepare students to pursue an associate degree in the same content area. Program rationale/background. The program proposal was prompted by requests from members of the TCC Executive Interaction Advisory Committee, indicating the growth expected in Native American owned and operated hotels, resorts, and gaming facilities, as well as publicly owned hotels, resorts, and restaurants in northeastern Oklahoma, and will create a need for minimal training for potential employees. Employment opportunities. Graduates will be more qualified to locate employment in the numerous hotels, restaurants, and gaming facilities in northeastern Oklahoma, as well as expanding operations across Oklahoma. TCC is confident its students will have no difficulties finding employment. Student demand. The new program is expected to enroll a minimum of 7 majors in fall 2008 and graduate a minimum of 5 students in 2008-09. Duplication/Impact on existing programs. Although some institution offer degrees in hospitality and tourism, no other State System institution offers a certificate in hospitality and gaming in Oklahoma, therefore, approval will not constitute unnecessary duplication. Curriculum. The proposed program will consist of 15-18 total credit hours from the following areas (Attachment A): major core courses (6 credit hours), and hospitality option (9 credit hours) or gaming operations/protection option (12 credit hours) or restaurant management option (12 credit hours). Six new courses will be added with the proposed program. Faculty and staff. One new faculty member will be added to the West Campus Business and Information Technology Division with additional responsibilities for this program. This new faculty member, along with existing faculty, will teach the proposed program. Support services. Facilities, library resources, and equipment are adequate. Financing. TCC indicates the funding for this program will come from internal funds. No funding is requested from the State Regents for the proposed program. Attachment

ATTACHMENT A

TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE CERTIFICATE IN HOSPITALITY AND GAMING OPERATIONS

Certificate Requirements Credit

Hours Core Courses 6 *BUS 1153 Introduction to Hospitality Operation – Hotels, Restaurants, & Tourism 3 CSC 1203 Computer Concepts and Applications 3 Hospitality and Gaming Operations Courses (15 hours) 9 BUS 2203 Supervision & Leadership – Hospitality Industry 3 BUS 2403 Guest Relations and Customer Service 3 MGT 1373 Human Resources Management 3 Gaming Operations/Protection Option (18 hours) 12 BUS 2403 Guest Relations and Customer Service 3 *BUS 2473 Protective Services – Technical Reporting 3 GAM 1113 Basic Room & Basic Game Operations 3 GAM 1213 Gaming Protection 3 Restaurant Management Option (18 hours) 12 *HFS 1413 Labor & Food Cost Management 3 *HFS 2021 Quality Control Procedures 1 *HFS 2312 Off-Premise Service Management 2 *HFS 2513 Legal Issues in Restaurant Management 3 MGT 1373 Human Resources Management 3

Total Credit Hours: 15-18

*Asterisk denotes new courses.


October 27, 2005

AGENDA ITEM # 8:

Program Deletions. SUBJECT: Approval of institutional requests. RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the State Regents approve institutional requests for program deletions, as listed below.

BACKGROUND: University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) requests authorization to delete the Certificate in Emerging Technologies (187). Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) requests authorization to delete the Certificate in Accounting Technician (133) and Certificate in Accounting Office Assistant (132). Tulsa Community College (TCC) requests authorization to delete the Certificate in Management Leadership (253). POLICY ISSUES: These actions are consistent with the State Regents’ “Policy Statement on Program Approval” and “Policy Statement on Program Review.” ANALYSIS: UCO requests deletion of the Certificate in Emerging Technologies (187). UCO reports the program will be revised and offered as a minor. The 30 remaining students will be accommodated with the last student expected to graduate in 2008. No funds are available for reallocation. OCCC requests deletion of the Certificate in Accounting Technician (133) and Certificate in Accounting Office Assistant (132). OCCC reports neither of the two programs met their criteria for final approval. Therefore, these programs are no longer viable. No funds are available for reallocation. TCC requests deletion of the Certificate in Management Leadership (253). TCC reports this program has had low enrollment since its inception and lack of student demand. Therefore, this program did not meet its criteria for final approval and is no longer viable. The one remaining part-time student will be accommodated. No courses will be deleted and no funds are available for reallocation.

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October 27, 2005

AGENDA ITEM # 9:

Technical Occupational Program Review. SUBJECT: Oklahoma State University Technical Branch – Okmulgee (OSUTB-OKM), and Rose

State College (Rose). Approval of requests regarding degree programs recommended for qualified continuation during technical-occupational program evaluations.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the State Regents accept the recommendations regarding technical-occupational programs and certificates as described below.

BACKGROUND: Since 1976, the State Regents have required technical-occupational associate in applied science (AAS) degree programs and certificates to be evaluated on a five-year cycle as authorized by the U.S. Department of Education. The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education offers 245 AAS degree programs at 18 institutions (two technical branches, three urban and eight rural community colleges, and five baccalaureate degree-granting institutions functioned to offer technical-occupational programs). These degree programs enroll about 13,000 students and graduate approximately 2,400 students each year. The State Regents’ “Policy Statement of Criteria and Procedures for Evaluating Technical-Occupational Degree and Certificate Programs” requires institutions to submit self-study reports by January 1 of the year the programs are evaluated. Teams composed of external evaluators review materials and participate in an on-site visit to evaluate the programs and verify the self-study reports. A team chairman is selected to prepare the team report. As required by the Technical-Occupational Program Policy, the external team submits one of three recommendations for each program: 1) unqualified continuation - five years; 2) qualified continuation - one to four years; or 3) discontinuation. Institutions have an opportunity to review the team report and make factual corrections before the report is finalized. In 2002 and 2003, selected technical-occupational AAS degree and certificate programs offered by EOSC, NEOAMC, OSUTB-OKM, and Rose were granted qualified continuation through 2005. POLICY ISSUES: This action is consistent with the State Regents’ “Policy Statement of Criteria and Procedures for Evaluating Technical-Occupational Degree and Certificate Programs.”

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ANALYSIS:

OSUTB-OKM At the May 30, 2003 meeting, the State Regents recommended the following programs for qualified continuation (two years) with the stipulation that continuation of these programs would depend upon addressing the stated issues.

Associate in Applied Science in Information Technologies (012). Meaningful percentage of graduates find employment in the field, graduates and employers are satisfied with graduates’ skills and knowledge, and program-level assessment results show that a majority of program outcomes being measured have achieved satisfactory levels.

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• Associate in Applied Science in Office Information Systems Technology (039). Consider moving the Office Information Systems Technology program in a direct alignment with Informational Technology curriculum, completely re-examine the curriculum for relevancy and currency for the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed by the office technology worker of the future, and the above recommendation should be handled with a sense of urgency so that the institution’s reputation remains strong in establishing dynamic curricula that addresses business needs proactively. Also, evidence suggests that the assessment of student learning is only marginally implemented. The institution must establish general education competencies, mapping them throughout the curriculum, and developing and implementing a plan for comprehensive assessment of student learning outcomes.

OSUTB-OKM reports the Associate in Applied Science in Information Technologies (012) has graduated 18 students with a 94.44 percent positive placement rate. The program is continuing to expand. As for the Associate in Applied Science in Office Information Systems Technology (039), this program has been revised and entered into new cooperative enrollments with area technology centers with related programs. OSUTB-OKM and Green Country Technology Center have developed a joint advisory committee and continue to work with industry representatives to restructure and improve the program. Continuation of the Associate in Applied Science in Information Technologies (012) and the Associate in Applied Science in Office Information Systems Technology (039) programs until OSUTB-OKM’s next technical-occupational evaluation, which is scheduled for spring 2008, is recommended.

Rose At the June 30, 2003 meeting, the State Regents recommended the following technical-occupational programs for qualified continuation (two years) with the stipulation that continuation of these programs would depend upon addressing the stated issues.

• Associate in Applied Science in Environmental Technology (020). Enrollment and degrees

conferred should meet or exceed minimum standards. • Certificate in Environmental Technology (095). Enrollment and degrees conferred should meet or

exceed minimum standards, and funding issues should be resolved. Rose reports that the programs and certificates have been redesigned and approved through its internal curricular process to incorporate the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality licensure requirements. The community service administration elements of the programs have been separated out to allow more focus on academic quality. Rose continues to seek grant funding for the programs. Continuation of the Environmental Science programs until Rose’s next technical-occupational evaluation, which is scheduled for spring 2008, is recommended.


October 27, 2005

AGENDA ITEM #10-a:

Teacher Shortage Employment Incentive Program (TSEIP). SUBJECT: Incentives for science and mathematics teachers. RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the State Regents approve the Teacher Shortage Employment Incentive Program benefit of $10,347 for each eligible teacher who completes five years of teaching service by June 2006.

BACKGROUND: Passed during the 2000 legislative session, Senate Bill 1393 expressed intent that the State Regents implement a program to provide a financial incentive for science and mathematics students who declare intent to teach one or both of those subjects in Oklahoma’s public secondary schools for at least five years. Subsequently in the 2001 legislative session, House Bill 1499 amended the law, providing a formula for the incentive amount. The formula establishes that the incentive cannot exceed three times the average annual cost of undergraduate resident tuition and fees for fulltime enrollment at institutions which offer teacher education programs within the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education. The current policy requires students to sign a Participation Agreement with the college of education from which they would graduate before the student’s graduation date, spring or fall. After completing the fifth year of teaching and upon returning the required documentation, the teacher is eligible to receive the TSEIP incentive payment. The payment would first be applied to approved education loans, and any remaining balance would be paid directly to the teacher. POLICY ISSUES: The State Regents recognized the importance of providing incentives to recruit teachers into teaching shortage areas in the 2002 Teacher Supply and Demand Study, which included among its recommendations that “teachers should be paid salary supplements in high demand subject areas.” ANALYSIS: An increase in enrollment in secondary mathematics and science education courses is expected with the announcement of the 2006 TSEIP benefit.

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October 27, 2005

AGENDA ITEM # 10-b:

Teacher Shortage Employment Incentive Program (TSEIP). SUBJECT: Teacher Shortage Employment Incentive Program (TSEIP).

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the State Regents post the proposed permanent rule amendments for the Teacher Shortage Employment Incentive Program (TSEIP) and initiate the process for the adoption of permanent rule revisions.

BACKGROUND: During the 2000 legislative session, Senate Bill 1393 expressed intent that the State Regents implement a program that would reimburse student loan expenses for science and mathematics students who teach those subjects in Oklahoma’s public schools for at least five years. Subsequently in the 2001 legislative session, HB 1499 amended the law, ensuring that all who meet the provisions of the TSEIP are eligible to receive an incentive payment based upon a specific formula. No funds have yet been appropriated for this program. In section 610:25-27-4. and 610:25-27-6, the current policy stipulates that students must consent to service for the secondary (7-12) level. The proposed amendment to the TSEIP rules would remove the “7-12” notation for an Oklahoma secondary level public school. The law for TSEIP does not dictate the specific grade levels for Oklahoma secondary public schools but only stipulates “a secondary level public school of this state”. Also in section 610:25-27-4, the current policy signifies that a TSEIP participant must “Complete coursework and training necessary to obtain a teaching certificate other than an emergency credential…” The proposed amendment to the TSEIP rules would remove the segment that reads “…other than an emergency credential”. If provisions of section 610:25-27-4(3) are met, the reference to an emergency credential is irrelevant. POLICY ISSUES: Implementation of the rule change to remove specific content in the TSEIP rules so that it corresponds with the law, requires amending the policy previously approved by the State Regents’ on March 31, 2005. Because this program does not fall within the State Regents’ constitutional powers, rules governing the program must be adopted pursuant to the Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act (APA). The rules are structured to harmonize with regulations governing various applicable student loan programs.

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ANALYSIS: Undergraduates who uphold the requirements of the TSEIP and who subsequently teach at the secondary level are eligible for the incentive payout. Changing the current rules will lessen the ambiguity of what constitutes secondary level and be in compliance with the law as it currently reads. Approval by the State Regents’ will allow the rule amendment process to continue as defined by the Administrative Procedures Act.

SUBCHAPTER 27. TEACHER SHORTAGE EMPLOYMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM

610:25-27-4. Coursework requirements for participant eligibility In order to satisfy the coursework requirements of the program, the participant must:

(1) Declare an intention to teach in Oklahoma and graduate from an Oklahoma teacher education program.

(2) Maintain satisfactory progress in an academic program leading to an undergraduate or graduate degree with a major in a mathematics or science teacher education program.

(3) Complete coursework and training necessary to obtain a teaching certificate other than an emergency credential, which requires a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree and completion of an approved program of professional teacher preparation. The teacher preparation program shall include a student teaching requirement and authorize service for the secondary (7-12) level.

(4) Secure employment to teach in either a science or mathematics subject area within sixteen months of graduating from a four-year institution in Oklahoma.

(5) Participant must not have been certified to teach mathematics or science prior to signing the Participation Agreement.

610:25-27-6. Participant eligibility for benefits of the TSEIP In order to qualify to receive disbursement benefits under the TSEIP, the Participant must have:

(1) Obtained an initial teaching license and then a certificate and provided eligible full-time teaching service under a regular teaching contract at an Oklahoma public school:

(A) at the secondary (7-12) level, (B) for five (5) consecutive school years, (C) in the mathematics or science subject areas.

(2) Completed the five years of teaching, as required, with not less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the teaching assignment meeting the criteria, as described in (a) (A) of this subparagraph.

(3) Completed the first full year of eligible full-time teaching service, as described above, within twenty-five (25) months from the date of graduation from a four-year institution in Oklahoma.

(4) Notwithstanding the provisions of this subparagraph , Participants may apply for a leave of absence when a serious illness, pregnancy or other natural cause prevents the Participant from continuing the coursework requirements or from providing consecutive full-time teaching service.

(A) Leaves of absence may not exceed more than one academic year and will not be included for the purpose of calculating the consecutive five (5) years of teaching service.

(B) Participants must present official school documentation that a leave of absence has been granted which meets the provisions of these rules. Official notification must be given within one year that the teacher has resumed the teaching duties or Participant will be withdrawn from the program.

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October 27, 2005

AGENDA ITEM # 11:

Career Services Report. SUBJECT: Task Force Report Entitled: “Building a Stronger Alliance between Oklahoma’s

Employment Security Commission and Oklahoma College Career Services”. RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the State Regents accept the task force report along with the recommendations contained in the report.

BACKGROUND: During various meetings with Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) representatives and State Regents staff, a discussion often surfaced about how to integrate the role of college career services directors into a comprehensive OESC strategy designed to assist OESC and Oklahoma businesses find and employ college graduates. This discussion was appropriate because both OESC and college career services offices (CCSO) play a major role in workforce development. Specifically, both entities not only supply business/industry with the needed labor force, they also prepare job seekers to be able to meet the challenges of the 21st century as well as compete in a global market place. Moreover, both OESC and college career services offices have similar and complementary service objectives. POLICY ISSUES: The State Regents routinely accepts reports along with recommendations from various advisory Councils or task forces established for purposes of providing advice and counsel to the Chancellor, staff, and to the State Regents. ANALYSIS: In light of the discussions between OESC and State Regents’ staff about ways to improve relationships between OESC and college career services offices for purposes of enhancing the likelihood that Oklahoma’s employers have access to and hire Oklahoma college graduates, a task force was assembled to explore opportunities to better link OESC and college career services into a more formal partnership. The work of the task force was viewed timely in light of several major state economic development initiatives currently underway:

The creation of the Governor’s Council for Workforce and Economic Development designed to provide a competitive advantage for Oklahoma by creating income growth opportunities for businesses;

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Economic Development Generating Excellence (EDGE) which serves as an on-going comprehensive strategy designed to strengthen the state’s economy with the overarching goal to strengthen Oklahoma’s economic development effort by providing greater employment opportunities;

Brain Gain 2010 initiative, undertaken by the State Regents, is designed to improve educational

and economic development opportunities in the state by increasing the percentage of Oklahomans with associate and bachelor’s degrees; and

State Regents endorsed programs like Educational Planning and Assessment System (EPAS),

GEAR-UP, OHLAP and State Regents emphasis on research to increase the number of college graduates and improve economic development opportunities in the state.

The task force comprised of OESC representatives, Council on Student Affairs members and Career Services directors examined ways to strengthen the partnership between CCSO’s, and OESC. Specifically, the task force’s charge along with the recommendations included: Charge: Determine where gaps in services exist between OESC and career services offices, and make

recommendations for improvements. Recommendations:

1. Given the need to better understand the role, scope, and mission of OESC the task force recommends that at the state level, OESC central office staff conduct workshops for State Regents’ Economic Development Council, Council on Student Affairs, Oklahoma’s Association of Colleges and Employers (OKACE), and other appropriate panels, as a way to communicate the array of programs and services provided by OESC.

2. The task force further recommends that OESC staff, at the local level, educate and familiarize

college career services staff about the mission, goals, and services provided by OESC.

3. It is also recommended that OESC central office staff becomes more familiar with OKACE, a professional organization of Oklahoma employers and college career services staff, as another way to formally discuss strategies designed, among other things, help overcome Oklahoma employer workforce challenges.

4. To further solidify and reduce gaps in services, the task force recommends that career services

offices become a partner in OESC’s workforce system. As partners in OESC’s workforce system, college career services staff will have access to: case management, training facilities, Oklahoma Job Link, and other such resources offered by OESC.

Charge: Develop single and logical points of access for OESC and businesses to connect with

college career services offices to fulfill current workforce needs, particularly when local and small businesses can benefit from hiring college graduates.

Recommendations:

1. On campuses that have a career services office, it is recommended that the director or the director’s designee serve as the single point of access for OESC.

2. On campuses that do not have career services offices, the task force recommends that OESC be

permitted to establish a workforce development center on the campus. This move would enhance career services provided to students for potential internship opportunities, college graduate placement, and help with local businesses employment needs.

Charge: Find ways to better connect college career services offices with OESC local offices to help

identify a future potential pool of candidates for prospective companies targeting Oklahoma for expansion or relocation.

Recommendations:

1. The task force recommends that an electronic linkage between OESC and career services offices be developed to ensure that the most recent and vital job information is available in manageable and useful ways. Specifically, this effort has encouraged college career services offices to build hyperlinks on their web pages to OESC’s Oklahoma Job Link website.

2. Tracking college graduates can often be difficult. However, tapping into this potential pool of

employees will provide Oklahoma the leverage needed in connecting college graduates to employers. The task force therefore recommends that alumni and career services offices on each college/university campus develop an aggressive marketing campaign that focuses on how both offices, working together, can improve support services to students before and after graduation.

Charge: Propose ways to engage college career services offices to assist OESC in the assessment of the gaps in the supply and demand needed for Oklahoma’s workforce. Recommendations:

1. The task force recommends that an OESC representative be appointed to serve on the State Regents’ Economic Development Council (EDC). Better linkage between OESC and the EDC will enhance the efforts of identifying and announcing high growth areas, setting strategic policies, and providing incentives to increase graduate production in targeted occupational areas.

2. The task force also recommends that OESC provide information on new or emerging career fields

in Oklahoma with the Council on Instruction, career services officers, the Council on Economic Development, and the Faculty Advisory Council. This futuristic approach will help to communicate the need for college graduates in these emerging career fields and allow college faculty opportunities to develop new courses or programs of study to meet projected employer demands.

Additional Recommendations: 1. The task force was not specifically asked to address the fiscal or human resource capacity, or the

function of career services offices; however, to effectively fulfill their roles, it is recommended that college/university career services offices examine the extent to which they have sufficient

resources to meet their expanding roles as well as to—in a highly visible way—draw students’ attention to the viable services career services offices provide in helping them find gainful employment after graduation.

Within the framework of the institutions’ mission, career services are an integral part of the educational process by which college students come to understand and appreciate the relationship between their interests, their collegiate experiences, and professional opportunities after graduation. Therefore it is essential, given career services’ important statewide mission in economic development initiatives in Oklahoma, that each career services office has adequate funding to support sufficient physical and human resources to enhance their ability to respond and accommodate expanding levels of services required to meet business/industry and students’ needs.

2. As a Council on Student Affairs and college career services efficiency initiative, it is

recommended that career service offices explore way to share promising practices among campuses that involve serving the career development needs for graduates and the employment needs of businesses. For example, are there ways that a business can obtain information on the availability of graduates in a particular field who are interested in staying in Oklahoma across institutional lines?

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AGENDA ITEM # 12:

E&G Budget Needs for FY2007.

SUBJECT: Approval of FY07 E&G systemwide budget request RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the State Regents approve a request for state appropriations for FY07 in the amount of $1,012,538,757, an increase of $123.1 million or 13.8 percent.

BACKGROUND: Among the constitutional responsibilities of the State Regents is the determination of budget needs for the State System and request to the Legislature and the Governor. It is recommended that Regents approve a budget request for approximately $123.1 million in new funding for FY07 above the current FY06 level of $889.4 million. Included in the $123.1 million is $15.1 million to annualize partial-year debt service for the $475 million bond issue. The FY06 allocation of $15.02 million for the OCIA issue assumed that the bonds would be sold before the end of the 2005 calendar year, with only one semi-annual debt service payment to be made in the current fiscal year. 1. Institutional budgets, the first priority, require approximately $80 million in new operating funds. Sustained high enrollments in FY06, the resulting need for faculty positions for both teaching and research, and projected mandatory cost increases are the basis of the request. Utilities alone are projected to increase $10.8 million. State appropriations funding per FTE student is over $70 million short compared to the FY02 level. Likewise, Oklahoma is about $160 million below the national average funding when compared on a per student basis. Within the $80 million, formula funding of approximately $65 million would be the largest allocation. The balance go for allocations on the basis of the formula for new facilities operating costs, base adjustments for institutions with the largest enrollment growth, the Teacher Residency Program, and a new initiative for nursing and allied health programs. Amounts for each of these items will be determined at a later date, pending further review. 2. The request for the second priority, scholarships, is $18.6 million OHLAP will require an estimated $10 million, assuming an average 10 percent increase in tuition. Academic Scholars will need $700,000 for next year to avoid depleting the trust fund in FY08, and to stay on target, State Regents must allocate $700,000 per year for two more years. A new request this year is $2.5 million for the concurrent enrollment tuition waiver for high school seniors. State Regents will receive a report on the pilot program before the May allocation based on fall 2005 enrollment data. The $2.5 million is based on a combination of historical data and a small sample.

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The appropriations request also includes $4.8 million for OTAG. State Regents were able to restore enough FY06 OTAG funding to reclaim the remaining federal funding foregone in FY04. However, Regents also expressed at the June meeting their intention to equalize the award amounts for students at public and private institutions. To make the maximum $1,300 award available to all students would require $4.8 million. In addition, $600,000 is requested for OTEG to make awards to 50 percent of eligible students. 3. Brain Gain. In 2001, Regents established a goal of two percent of state funding dedicated to Brain Gain incentives, or $16 million. Current funding is $4 million. The recommendation is likely to be $2 million for a new round of “Programs of Excellence” awards. 4. Section 13 offset. $1 million is needed to bring institutions that receive no Section 13 and New College Trust Fund support for capital expenditures to parity with the beneficiaries of those funds. 5. Endowed Chairs. Funding of $3.5 million is needed to restore the reductions to this program. The base amount, $7.5 million, will suffice for debt service if the Supreme Court validates the OCIA bond issue, but the queue now totals $73.5 million, so matching funds beyond the $50 million bond issue will be required. ($60.4 million is for accounts at either OU Norman or the Health Sciences Center.) 6. Other. $600,000 will likely be required for OSF transaction payments, as billings to date indicate the $1.4 million budgeted for the current year will be insufficient. Consideration is also requested for OneNet equipment ($1.5 million) and restoration of cuts to the Summer Academies program in the amount of $300,000.


October 27, 2005

AGENDA ITEM # 13-a:

Allocation.

SUBJECT: Approval of allocations to Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences and the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center from the revenue derived from the sale cigarettes and tobacco products.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the State Regents approve the allocation of $459,388.35 to Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (OSU CHS) and $459,388.35 to the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) from revenue collected from the taxes placed on the sale of cigarettes and tobacco products.

BACKGROUND: The Oklahoma Legislature passed House Bill No. 2660 in May 2004, designating a portion of the revenue collected from taxes on the sale of cigarettes and tobacco products to be allocated for specific purposes at OUHSC and OSU CHS. This revenue will be deposited into dedicated funds, the “Comprehensive Cancer Center Debt Service Revolving Fund,” at the Health Sciences Center and the “Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Revolving Fund,” at OSU CHS. The bill states that the revenue collected shall be evenly deposited into accounts designated at these entities, for the purpose of servicing the debt obligations incurred to construct a nationally designated comprehensive cancer center at the OU Health Sciences Center and for the purpose of servicing debt obligations for construction of a building dedicated to telemedicine, for the purchase of telemedicine equipment and to provide uninsured/indigent care in Tulsa County through the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. The State Regents approved the first allocation of these funds in the meeting of May 27, 2005. POLICY ISSUES: The recommendation is consistent with Regents’ policy and approved budget principles. ANALYSIS: The fund currently has on deposit $918,776.70. This amount is sufficient for a transfer of $459,388.50 each to OSU CHS and OUHSC. The OU Health Sciences Center will hold its funds in an account designated for the construction of a Comprehensive Cancer Center to be expended at a future date. The OSU Center for Health Sciences will expend its funds on the following approved program components: (1) indigent patient clinical care, (2) telemedicine equipment and (3.) facility upgrades. The current allocation to each institution, including this allocation, totals to $2,644,131.43.

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OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION RESOLUTION NO. 4598 Pursuant to the authority granted under the Constitution of Oklahoma by Articles XIII-A adopted March 11, 1941, which vests in the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education the allocation of funds appropriated by the Legislature for use in The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education and pursuant to the provisions of House Bill No. 2660, of the Forty-Eighth Oklahoma Legislature, The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education hereby ALLOCATE the sums set out below for the respective special programs of the specified institutions for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2005, and ending June 30, 2006, said funds to be subsequently allotted for encumbrance and expenditure during said fiscal year, as provided by law.

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center – Cancer Center Debt Service Oklahoma State University College of Medicine – Telemedicine Program

From: 296-05-605-000000 $918,776.70 To: 296-770 $459,388.35 290-773 $459,388.35 Total $918,776.70 Adopted by the State Regents in the meeting of October 27, 2005. SEAL: ATTEST: Bill Burgess, Secretary Cheryl Hunter, Chairman I, Paul G. Risser, do hereby certify that the above is a correct statement of the action authorized by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education as set forth in the minutes of the regular meeting on October 27, 2005. Paul G. Risser, Chancellor Duly subscribed and sworn to before me this 27th day of October 2005. ____________________________________ Notary Public My commission expires _______________________________________________.

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October 27, 2005

AGENDA ITEM # 13-b:

Allocation. SUBJECT: Approval of allocations to Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma

from the Higher Education Facilities Fund. RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the State Regents approve the allocation of $413,789.56 to Oklahoma State University and $413,789.56 to the University of Oklahoma from revenue collected through the Higher Education Facilities Revolving Fund.

BACKGROUND: The Oklahoma Legislature passed House Bill No. 2598 in May 2002 designating $38 million from an assessment on motor fuel, diesel fuel and blending materials used or consumed in the state for certain research purposes at OU and OSU. This revenue will be deposited into a new fund called the “Higher Education Facilities Fund.” The bill further states that these funds shall be evenly deposited to an account at the University of Oklahoma for funding construction of the weather center and to an account at Oklahoma State University for purchase of equipment and renovation of facilities for work on the application of advanced sensor technology for the detection of chemical and biological threats to homeland security. In the October 2003 meeting, the State Regents approved the updated strategic plan for Oklahoma State University and the allocation of the full $19 million designated for their project. Also presented during the October 2003 meeting was a project update on the Weather Center project at the University of Oklahoma. POLICY ISSUES: The recommendation is consistent with Regents’ policy and approved budget principles. ANALYSIS: The fund currently has on deposit $827,579.11. This amount is sufficient for a transfer of $413,789.56 to each OSU and OU. With this allocation, each institution has received $17,778,729.71 to date.

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OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION RESOLUTION NO. 4597 Pursuant to the authority granted under the Constitution of Oklahoma by Articles XIII-A adopted March 11, 1941, which vests in the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education the allocation of funds appropriated by the Legislature for use in The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education and pursuant to 70 O.S. 1991, Sections 3210, 3903,4401 and 4408 and pursuant to the provisions of House Bill No. 2598, of the Forty-Eighth Oklahoma Legislature, The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education hereby ALLOCATE the sums set out below for the respective special programs of the specified institutions for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2005, and ending June 30, 2006, said funds to be subsequently allotted for encumbrance and expenditure during said fiscal year, as provided by law. Higher Education Facilities Revolving Fund Allocation

University of Oklahoma – Weather Center Oklahoma State University – Biosensor Laboratory

From: 299-05-605-000000 $827,579.11 To: 295-760 $413,789.56 295-010 $413,789.56 Total $847,861.40 Adopted by the State Regents in the meeting of October 27, 2005. SEAL: ATTEST: Bill Burgess, Secretary Cheryl Hunter, Chairman I, Paul G. Risser, do hereby certify that the above is a correct statement of the action authorized by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education as set forth in the minutes of the regular meeting on October 27, 2005. Paul G. Risser, Chancellor Duly subscribed and sworn to before me this 27th day of October 2005. ____________________________________ Notary Public My commission expires _______________________________________________.

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October 27, 2005

AGENDA ITEM # 14-a:

Allocation. SUBJECT: Approval of Matching Funds for the National Institutes of Health RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the State Regents approve EPSCoR matching funds in the amount of $200,000 to the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation for grants awarded through the National Institutes of Health Institutional Development (IDeA) Program.

BACKGROUND: Seven federal agencies have EPSCoR or similar programs to encourage the development of competitive sponsored research in states that have historically had little federally sponsored research. The federal agencies are the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the United States Department of Agriculture. Oklahoma is one of 27 states that participate in a program at one or more federal agencies. For FY 2005, the State Regents approved an allocation of $2,699,647 for Oklahoma EPSCoR projects. POLICY ISSUES: This recommendation is consistent with State Regents’ policy and actions. ANALYSIS: In September 2004, the Chancellor, in his role of Chairman of the EPSCoR Advisory Committee, endorsed the proposals “Mentoring Immunology in Oklahoma” at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation and “Functional Genomic/Proteomic Analysis of Pathogen-Host Interactions” at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. The proposals were submitted to the National Institutes of Health and received approval in August, 2005. The National Institutes of Health will provide funding from August 2005 to April 2010 in the amount of approximately $9.5 million per grant. The State Regents’ EPSCoR allocation will provide a one-time matching fund allocation of $100,000 per grant. It is recommended that the State Regents approve the commitment of these matching funds for the National Institutes of Health awards to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation and the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.


October 27, 2005

AGENDA ITEM # 14-b:

Allocation. SUBJECT: Approval of allocation of one-time facility funds to Redlands Community College RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the State Regents approve an allocation of $95,000 to Redlands Community College as matching funds for construction of an agriculture demonstration facility.

BACKGROUND: At the meeting of May 27, 2005, the State Regents allocated $1.7 million for one-time capital and master lease funding. Regents have allocated funds to institutions at the meetings of May and September 2005. President Devane has requested one-time support to complete funding required for a new agriculture demonstration facility. POLICY ISSUES: The recommendation is consistent with Regents’ policy and actions. ANALYSIS: Redlands has demonstrated continued success in obtaining and leveraging external funding from federal sources and a private industry partnership with DeLaval, Inc. of Kansas City, Missouri and its parent company, TetraPak of Tumba, Sweden for the International Grade A Goat Dairy Demonstration Center as part of the Agriculture Education and Applied Research Center master plan. DeLaval will contribute over $200,000 in milking equipment and architecture and engineering services; Redlands is responsible for facility construction costs. After more than a year of planning with DeLaval, an international conference and demonstration event is planned for fall 2006, contingent upon completion of the demonstration facility. Redlands students and faculty will be participants in the conference. Other entities, both in Oklahoma and other states, have expressed an interest in the project if Redlands is unable to identify construction funding. Videoconferencing technologies within the Center will connect RCC students and faculty with experts throughout Oklahoma and the nation. The Center will attract new agricultural research projects and dollars into Oklahoma.

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The construction component of the project is estimated to cost approximately $550,000. Funding identified to date is:

$150,000 Redlands Community College unobligated reserves 150,000 OSRHE Economic Development Grant funds 95,000 Section 13 Offset funds 50,000 Federal Title III Strengthening Institutions Grant funds 10,000 Auxiliary enterprises (sale of goats, milk and cheese) $455,000 Total to date Redlands requests a one-time allocation of $95,000 so that construction may begin to take advantage of weather and construction prices.


October 27, 2005

AGENDA ITEM #15:

FY 2005 Annual Audit Reports.

SUBJECT: Acceptance of FY2005 Annual Audit Reports RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the State Regents accept the FY 2005 Audit Reports. ANALYSIS: The State Regents’ independent auditor, Stanfield & O’Dell, PC, has completed the annual audit of operations and programs for the year ending June 30, 2005. The following reports are included with this item:

• Independent Auditor’s Report on Financial Statements for the State Regents Operations including Compliance Reports required under OMB Circular A-133 and a Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs, if any.

• Independent Auditor’s Report on Financial Statements for the Oklahoma Guaranteed

Student Loan Program. The Independent Auditor’s Report on Financial Statements for the State Regents Operations consolidates all operations for which the State Regents have responsibility. Operations fall into two categories: (1) Core administrative operations involve those activities directly related to carrying out the State Regents’ constitutional responsibilities, and (2) Special Programs involve several programs assigned to the State Regents including the Oklahoma Guaranteed Student Loan Program (OGSLP), the Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant Program, and ONENET. A separate Independent Auditor’s Report on Financial Statements for the Oklahoma Guaranteed Student Loan Program has been prepared to meet OGSLP reporting requirements and other needs. The Compliance Reports required by the Federal Office of Management and Budget under OMB Circular A-133 relate only to programs funded by the federal government. These reports focus on internal control and compliance with the requirements of laws, regulations, grants, and contracts applicable to the federal programs. There were no findings or questioned costs. Professional standards also require the auditors to communicate certain matters concerning the financial reporting process. To facilitate this communication the auditors have also prepared a letter providing this information. It is recommended that the State Regents accept the FY 2005 Audit Reports. Supplement

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October 27, 2005

AGENDA ITEM #16:

Brain Gain Funding. AGENDA ITEM #16:

Brain Gain Funding.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the State Regents approve Brain Gain Improvement and Programs of Excellence grants in the amount of $1,800,000. The following institutions are recommended for Improvement Grants: East Central University, Oklahoma State University – Oklahoma City, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma Panhandle State University, and Rose State College. The following institutions are recommended for Programs of Excellence Grants: Cameron University, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Panhandle State University, Western Oklahoma State College, and Redlands Community College.

BACKGROUND: In March 2001, the State Regents announced plans to develop funding based on the 1999 Brain Gain 2010 initiative to increase the percentage of Oklahoma’s adult population with college degrees. In May 2001, the State Regents allocated $2 million for FY02 and expressed intent to increase annual allocations until Brain Gain funding represents two percent of state appropriated allocations for institutional education and general (E&G) budgets. At the June 30, 2004 meeting, in addition to $2.2 million in performance funding and a $50,000 statewide conference focused on appropriations, tuition and financial aid, and enrollment management, the State Regents approved $750,000 for FY05 Brain Gain improvement grants. Ten institutions were awarded grants ranging from $22,200 to $105,134 for initiatives designed to increase retention rates, graduation rates or degrees earned. At the June 30, 2005 meeting, the State Regents allocated $1,800,000 in addition to $2.2 million FY06 performance funding, for Brain Gain institutional grants to support campus-based initiatives in the following two categories: 1. Brain Gain Improvement Grants. While the State Regents’ Brain Gain performance funding has

encouraged campuses to review and revise their strategies on student retention and graduation, many institutions have yet to show improvement in a particular area. Improvement grants are designed to aid campuses in implementing intervention strategies that will improve student retention, graduation and degree completion, either campus-wide or within targeted populations.

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2. Programs of Excellence Grants. The State Regents’ Brain Gain process is focused on increasing the

number of college graduates in Oklahoma. Serious students remain in college and graduate because they are engaged in high-quality, innovative and relevant academic programs. These students seek learning experiences that prepare them to compete successfully in today’s knowledge-based, technology-driven global society. The State Regents’ Programs of Excellence initiative is designed to further the success of the Brain Gain process by supporting campuses that build programs that meet these standards of excellence, creativity and relevance. Programs of this stature will attract and graduate serious students who will be likely to stay in Oklahoma and contribute to the state’s prosperity.

Institutions were asked to submit proposals for either grant category by October 1, 2005 for review by State Regents’ staff. POLICY ISSUES: Brain Gain improvement funding is designed to financially support the State Regents’ 1999 Brain Gain 2010 initiative. Brain Gain funding is consistent with the State Regents’ policy on System Effectiveness and the Oklahoma State System Report Card. ANALYSIS: Improvement Grants Proposals of no more than 15 pages in length, requesting not more than $75,000, were to contain the following components:

1. Letters of endorsement from the President

2. Description of the unique Brain Gain issues for the institution

3. Detailed description of the proposed initiative

4. Rationale for selecting the initiative supported by the current literature on factors that impact student retention and graduation.

5. Identification of how the project will be evaluated

6. Timeline for project development and implementation

7. Project budget

8. Description of the staff resources required

9. Review of the project’s long-term viability, if grant funds were not available in future years

If the proposal was for the purpose of extending funding for a previous Brain Gain grant:

10. Evidence of success with the current strategy

11. A list of expenditures for the current grant

12. A copy of the original proposal and a notation page outlining deviations in expenditures or program activities and rationale for the changes.

Proposals were received from 19 institutions requesting a total of $1,713,383 for Brain Gain Improvement Grants. Based on staff review of the significance of the program and its likelihood of success in accordance with the topics listed above, and after making budget modifications as needed, the following institutions are recommended to receive FY06 Brain Gain Improvement Grants, totaling $300,000. Recipients will report on the effectiveness of their projects by October 1, 2006.

FY06 Brain Gain Improvement Grant Allocations Institution Allocated Description of Initiative

East Central University

$67,495 Continuation of FY05 Improvement Grant implementing three retention strategies (learning communities, career development, and an early warning system) to three subsets of the population and identifying which strategies work best for ECU.

Oklahoma State University – Oklahoma City

$66,042 “PRIDE” will be a proactive intervention strategy for students who have been identified as needing support in order to be successful academically.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

$67,500 Adult Learner focus, using learning communities, and support for degree completion, and job interviews.

Oklahoma Panhandle State University

$65,000 Continuation of FY05 Improvement Grant providing peer tutoring and learning communities. Grant will also expand services to the Hispanic student population to increase retention.

Rose State College $33,963 Summer Bridge Program that seeks to prepare students with academic disadvantages over the summer semester.

TOTAL $300,000 Program of Excellence Grants Proposals of no more than 25 pages in length were to address the following topics:

1. Institutional planning and commitment √ Process used to identify the program focus √ Strategic approach and planning assumptions √ Description of the program √ Goals and expected outcomes √ Indication of campus support

2. Institutional actions to increase success √ Relation of Program of Excellence to institution mission and strategic plan √ Changes in policy, structure and operation to increase the program’s success √ Actions to involve external constituencies and support

3. Measures of Success of the Program of Excellence √ Projected five-year and ten-year profiles for the program, including profile of

participants, graduates, faculty and program successes

√ Short-term and long-term outcome measures to monitor and evaluate effectiveness of the strategies

4. Institutional support and budget √ Proposed five-year budget √ Description of institutional and external investments

Thirteen Programs of Excellence grant proposals were submitted requesting a total of $4,481,477 for the first year of the proposed initiatives. Based on staff review of the significance of each program and its likelihood of success in accordance with the topics listed above, and after making budget modifications as needed, the following institutions are recommended to receive FY06 Brain Gain Programs of Excellence Grants totaling $1,500,000. Recipients of these grants should expect strong OSRHE oversight on these projects, with the first report on the initiative’s effectiveness due by October 1, 2006. With this action, Regents also express the intent to allocate these funds over five years with a review in the fifth year to determine continuation of funding past the fifth year. Institution DescriptionCameron University Information TechnologyUniversity of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Liberal Arts Oklahoma Panhandle State University Computer Information ServicesWestern Oklahoma State College Registered Nursing with strong community-based training Redlands Community College Agriculture Education and Applied Research Center

Institution FY2006 FY2007 FY2008 FY2009 FY2010Cameron University $46,550 $128,250 $119,700 $119,700 $119,700University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma $444,496 $416,679 $445,021 $442,444 $439,868Oklahoma Panhandle State University $169,322 $121,436 $129,179 $132,914 $132,491Western Oklahoma State College $449,631 $366,634 $305,611 $314,195 $318,766Redlands Community College $390,000 $465,722 $495,000 $490,118 $488,450Total $1,500,000 $1,498,720 $1,494,510 $1,499,370 $1,499,275

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October 27, 2005

AGENDA ITEM #17:

Personnel.

SUBJECT: Personnel Changes RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the State Regents ratify the promotion of Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs to Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and the upgrading of the Legislative Analyst position to Director of Legislative Relations position and a subsequent promotion to that position.

BACKGROUND/POLICY ISSUES: State Regents’ policy requires Regents’ ratification of decisions relating to director-and-above level personnel. STAFF ANALYSIS: DIRECTOR-AND-ABOVE HIRE. State Regents’ ratification of the following hiring action is recommended: 1. Promotion of Dr. Phil Moss to Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs effective November

1, 2005. (See attached Vita) Dr. Moss has been employed by the agency since August 1996. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma in 1998 and was promoted to Assistant Vice Chancellor in 1999. He has served as an Associate Vice Chancellor since January 2000 and as Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs from December 2002 to June 2004.

2. Effective November 1, 2005, the responsibilities of the position of Legislative Analyst will

be upgraded to Director of Legislative Relations and Ms. Pat Crown will be promoted from her current position with Guaranteed Student Loan Program. (see attached job opportunity announcement). Ms. Crown has the required education and legislative experience to assume the increased responsibilities of the position and has nine months' experience working in the Guaranteed Student Loan Program.

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VITA

Phillip K. Moss Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education 655 Research Parkway, Suite 200 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104 Home: 1603 Hawthorne Court Norman, OK 73072-6720 Phone: Office (405) 225-9175 Home (405) 579-8650 Fax: (405) 225-9230 Email: [email protected] EDUCATION: Ph.D. 1998 Adult & Higher Education University of Oklahoma Dissertation: Distance Education Policy Formation in State Higher Education Systems: A Case

Study M.Ed. 1977 University of Oklahoma Major: Educational Technology Norman, Oklahoma B. A. 1975 Central State University Major: Language Arts (Secondary Education) Edmond, Oklahoma Minor: Government

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: August 2002 – June 2004 Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

The Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs serves as the chief academic officer for the Oklahoma State System for Higher Education, and provides leadership across the divisions of Student Affairs, Pre-Collegiate Programs, and Collegiate Programs. The position reports directly to the Chancellor and is responsible for the day-to-day and long-range administration of academic projects and supervision of academic personnel. Key responsibilities include: leadership and support for the Academic Affairs Division of the State Regents; represent the Chancellor on academic issues to the Council on Instruction and other advisory bodies, including the Presidents’ Council, Faculty Advisory Committee, Student Advisory Board, and other State Regents’ committees; academic policy development, reviews, and policy studies; institutional function and mission statements, academic plans, institutional requests related to programs and courses, and program reviews; accreditation, evaluation of technical-occupational programs, and evaluation of English Language Institutes.

January 2001 – July 2002 Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Executive Director for OneNet Applications

The Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Executive Director for OneNet Applications for the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education is an executive staff position with responsibilities within the Division of Academic Affairs and OneNet, Oklahoma’s telecommunications network for education and government operated by the State Regents. The person in this position provides state system leadership in instructional technology, electronic media, and distance education. Responsibilities include working with academic programs, planning, and policy as they are applied to electronically-enhanced instruction, and serving as staff liaison to institutional representatives for off-campus and electronic media delivery. Oversight and coordination of the Online College of Oklahoma are also among the responsibilities. The Associate Vice Chancellor represents the Chancellor, the Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and the agency in various settings at the state, regional, and national level. As Executive Director for OneNet Applications, the position is responsible for educational applications that are implemented and planned for the network, including videoconferencing, web-based learning, student support services, and electronic databases.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued): Additional responsibilities include Internet 2 projects involving OneNet and member institutions.

January 2000 – December 2000 Associate Vice Chancellor for Technology Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

The Associate Vice Chancellor for Technology was an executive staff position with responsibilities within the Division of Academic Affairs and OneNet. The duties performed included interaction and coordination between the two areas, with particular focus on instructional technology, distance education, faculty development, and digital networking. The Associate Vice Chancellor additionally provided the primary leadership for the Online College of Oklahoma created by the State Regents in December 1999.

March 2000 Adjunct Professor University of Oklahoma

Taught EDAH 5940 Telecommunications Policy for Advanced Programs at Sigonella Naval Air Station, Sicily, and Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany.

July 1999 – December 1999 Assistant Vice Chancellor for Instructional Technology Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Instructional Technology was an executive staff position within the Division of Academic Affairs charged with providing system leadership in instructional technology, electronic media, and distance education.

August 1996 – June 1999 Director of Instructional Technology Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

The Director of Instructional Technology for the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education was established as an executive staff position within the Division of Academic Affairs in August 1996. The position was created to bridge the gap between technology and academic affairs and deal with the numerous issues and projects related to technology within the state system

June 1996 – July 1996 Dean of Information Services and Distance Education Western Oklahoma State College

The position of Dean of Information Services and Distance Learning was created with the reorganization within Academic Affairs, and was one of three Deans that reported to the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Areas of responsibility included telecommunications, academic and administrative computer services, telephony, library, media services, off-campus programs, and non-credit and continuing education.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued): January 1994 – May 1996 Director of Learning Resources and Outreach Western Oklahoma State College

The Director of Learning Resources and Outreach was an administrative position under the direct supervision of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, responsible for the supervision and administration of all institutional activities in the following areas: library and media services, Educational Telecommunications Network coordination, telecourses, telecommunications (including PBX operation and telephone systems), outreach courses (traditional off-campus and electronic media), and non-credit continuing education and community service programs.

January 1988 - December 1993 Director of Learning Resources Western Oklahoma State College

The Director of Learning Resources was an administrative position under the direct supervision of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, responsible for the supervision and administration of library and media services for the institution. Additionally, the director served as the institutional coordinator for distance learning programs.

August 1977 - December 1987 Director of Instructional Media Western Oklahoma State College

The Director of Instructional Media was a faculty position under the supervision of the Dean of

Academic Administration. Duties of the position included administration of the instructional media program (audiovisual services) and other instructional services for the college. Coordination of the Televised Instruction System was added to the responsibilities in 1978. Telecourse coordination was added in 1985.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Electronic Campus Steering Committee SREB Educational Technology Cooperative SREB Distance Learning Policy Lab Subcommittee on Faculty Issues (Co-Chair) Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching (MERLOT), founding member,

Project Director Internet2 K20 Initiative, Advisory Team member Western Cooperative for Educational Telecommunications, Western Interstate Commission on Higher

Education Western Governors University, States Advisory Council and Academic Policy Committee Higher Education Alumni Council of Oklahoma (Board of Directors, 1982-88) Higher Education Telecommunications Association of Oklahoma (President, 1987-88,1996-97) Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges (Delegate 1979-80, 1985-86; Vice-President for

Commissions, 1990-91; Parliamentarian, 1993-94) Oklahoma Council of Academic Library Directors Oklahoma Distance Learning Association (President, 1999-2000)

Western Oklahoma State College Instructional Faculty Association (President, 1980-81, 1986-87) APPOINTMENTS AND AWARDS: Oklahoma Network for Continuing and Higher Education (ONCHE) Leadership Development Seminar Participant (1985, 1987, 1988) Chair, ONCHE Telecommunications Subcommittee on Video (1985 - 1986) Distinguished Service Award, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Televised Instruction System (1988) Member, Library Technical Assistant Program Advisory Committee, Rose State College (1990-92) Member, Oklahoma Higher Education Televised Instruction System Task Force (1989-91) Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Electronic Media Policy Revision Committee (1994) Higher Education Digital Television Task Force (2001) National Network of Libraries of Medicine South Central Region Regional Advisory Committee (2001) Oklahoma A+ Schools Foundation Board of Directors (2003) DaVinci Institute, Board of Directors, Vice-Chair (2005) PUBLICATIONS, PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS: “Internet2 and the K20 Initiative,” Presentation to the Southern Regional Education Board Educational

Technology Cooperative Annual Meeting, September 25, 2003, St. Petersburg, Florida. “Connections Across States & Sectors: Using MERLOT to Promote Educational Improvements,”

Presentation to the 2003 MERLOT International Conference, August 6, 2003, Vancouver, British Columbia.

“Academic Efficiencies through Online Communities,” Presentation to the 2003 MERLOT International Conference, August 7, 2003, Vancouver, British Columbia.

“Hosting the Trojan Mouse: Technology’s Influence on Higher Education,” presentation to the Academic Technology Conference, March 27, 2003, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

“The State Role in Quality Distance Learning,” Presentation to the Distance Learning Policy Laboratory National Town Meeting, September 18, 2002, Tampa, Florida.

“Distance Learning: The Oklahoma Context,” Presentation at the Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges Annual Conference, March 7, 2003, Midwest City, Oklahoma.

“Internet2 K20 Initiative: Advanced Networking Resources for Everyone!” Presentation to the Oklahoma Library Association Annual Conference, April 19, 2002, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

“OneNet and Internet2: New Resources for Collaboration,” Presentation at Oklahoma City Community College WinterFAIR, January 15, 2002, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

“Content, Collaboration, and Community: Using MERLOT as a Systemwide Faculty Resource,” Panelist at the State Higher Education Academic Officers Annual Meeting, August 18, 2001, Killington, Vermont.

“No Walls or New Walls: Regulating Web-Based Learning,” Panelist at the Western Cooperative for Educational Telecommunications Annual Meeting, November 2, 2000, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

“Financing Technology,” Panelist at the Annual Meeting of the Western Cooperative for Educational Telecommunications Annual Meeting, November 4, 1999, Portland, Oregon.

“University Centers,” Panelist at the Annual Meeting of the Western Cooperative for Educational Telecommunications Annual Meeting, November 6, 1999, Portland, Oregon.

“The Online Learning Exchange: A New Model for Faculty, Campus, and State Collaboration,” Presentation with Rhonda Epper and Chuck Schneebeck at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, October 17, 1999, Long Beach, California.

“Case Study in State Networking,” Panelist at the Annual Meeting of the Southern Regional Education Board Educational Technology Cooperative, October 21, 1998, Naples, Florida.

“Approaches to Benchmarking,” Presentation at the State Higher Education Finance Officers Professional Development Conference, August 22, 1997, San Antonio, Texas.

“Evaluating Academic Library Services: The Numbers Game,” Panelist at the Oklahoma Library Association/Mountain Plains Library Association Joint Conference, April 30, 1997, Afton, Oklahoma.

“The Evolution of Policy and Practice: Telecommunications-Based Instruction in Oklahoma,” T. H. E. Journal, April 1997.

“State Higher Education Policy and Distance Education: A Review of the Literature,” Paper presented at the 3rd Annual International Distance Education Conference, January 25, 1996, Dallas, Texas.

“A LAN for All Seasons: A Microcomputer Lab Serving Multiple Disciplines,” Presentation at the Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges 28th Annual Convention, March 4, 1994, Oklahoma City.

"State Consortia Overview," Panelist at “Succeeding with Distance Education in the '90's,” South Central Regional Conference of the Instructional Telecommunications Consortium, October 14, 1993, Austin, Texas.

THE OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

Director of Legislative Relations EXEMPT Position No. 100307 Position reports to the Vice Chancellor for Legislative Relations and Communications. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION Maintain effective relations with the members of the legislature and legislative staff to educate and inform the legislature on issues related to higher education. Disseminate legislative information to Regents’ staff, institutions within the State System, and members of the higher education community. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES • Participate in the development and management of legislative strategies. • Work with the legislature, focusing on the legislative leadership, to implement the higher education

agenda. • Respond to legislative inquiries and provide information about higher education initiatives, funding,

and issues. • Research bills and analyze the impact on higher education and the relationship of proposed legislation

to Regents’ constitutional and statutory powers and responsibilities. • Supervise bill tracking and the production of the Legislative Update reports during the legislative

session. • Represent the agency and coordinate agency participation in legislative committee meetings and

interim studies. • Provide periodic legislative updates to advisory councils. • Distribute legislative information to the Regents’ staff, Presidents and related Higher Education

Councils. • Other duties as assigned. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree required. A minimum of five years’ experience working in governmental relations or with a legislative body. Ability to work effectively with internal and external constituencies including in a leadership role. Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Required computer skills include preparation of spreadsheets (Excel experience preferred), word processing (Microsoft Word experience preferred) and PowerPoint. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Some travel required. Must provide a cellular telephone for work-related activities. Qualified Regents employees may submit a resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Office by 5:00 PM, Monday, October 17, 2005.

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October 27, 2005

AGENDA ITEM #18:

Commendations. SUBJECT: Staff Recognitions RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the State Regents accept this report and commend staff and State Regents for state and national recognitions.

State Regents and staff have received the following state and national recognitions:

Dr. Debbie Blanke, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Programs, participated in the Sister

State relationship between the state of Oklahoma and Kyoto Prefecture hosted by Lt. Gov. Fallin to commemorate the annual Kyoto Youth Exchange Program.

Dr. Cindy Brown, Director of Student Preparation, and Dan Craig, Field Coordinator for Student Preparation, met with over 350 school counselors and other educators at five regional workshops, held at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Woodward; Cameron University, Lawton; Tulsa Technology Center, Riverside Campus; Kiamichi Technology Center, Atoka; and Oklahoma City Community College. Presentations covered admission requirements, financial aid, OHLAP, concurrent enrollment, Student Portal, EPAS, and other student preparation topics.

Dr. Cindy Brown, Director of Student Preparation, as President-elect of Oklahoma Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development was an invited participant in the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development’s Leadership Council Institute.

Angela Caddell, Director of Oklahoma Money Matters, presented at the National Council on Economic Education Conference. The session focused on building strategic partnerships with national service programs to advance financial literacy and economics education initiatives.

Kyle Dahlem, Director of Teacher Education and Minority Teacher Recruitment Center, presented PK-12 Seamless Education System at the New Principals' Leadership Academy in Stillwater, and presented a session entitled Pushing the Fast Forward Button: Global Opportunities at the 2005: The Year of Languages Joint Conference in Tulsa.

Jennifer Geren, Assistant Director of Campus Compact & Student Relations Liaison, was invited to serve on the Respect Diversity Foundations Board of Advisors, a non-profit organization, created to help people of all ages successfully live, learn, and work in an increasingly diverse society..

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Dr. Shelly Howell, Coordinator of Academic Affairs Projects, served as the Associate Team Leader and member of the study team for Elizabeth City State University’s study project on Graduation Rate Outcomes.

Doug McCullar, Director of LAN Operations, achieved his Exchange Messaging Specialist certification.

Dr. Phil Moss, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, made presentations updating State Regents policies and projects to the annual Fall Conference of the Oklahoma Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers and the Oklahoma Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.

Chancellor Paul Risser addressed audiences at the Regents Education Program Annual Conference, the Chickasha Rotary, was keynote speaker at the Student Leadership Retreat, the Taskforce on Business for OSU-OKC, the Oklahoma Association of College and University Business Officers, gave opening remarks at the Forum for Administrators Education and Faculty, the EDGE Research Workshop, the Oklahoma City Downtown Rotary, the OU Health Sciences Center Faculty Senate, the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Fall Forum, and the Great Expectations Awards Event.

Dr. Debra Stuart, Vice Chancellor for Administration, served as reviewer for the 2005 Texas Higher Education Star Awards. This award was established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to recognize institutions organizations, groups and individuals for their exceptional contributions toward the goals of “Closing the Gaps by 2015.” Dr. Stuart also served as a panelist at the Annual Hechinger Institute Seminar for Higher Education Journalists in Nashville. The Hechinger Institute on Education and the Media is sponsored by Teachers College, Columbia University.

Goldie Thompson, Assistant Director Minority Teacher Recruitment Center, was a speaker at the Oklahoma Association of Minorities in Career and Technology Education Annual Conference "Embracing Diversity," and presented Preparing Students for Globalization at the Oklahoma Association of Teacher Educators Annual Conference "Educating All Children: A School-Community Collaboration."

It is recommended that the State Regents accept this report and commend staff for state and national efforts noted above.


October 27, 2005

AGENDA ITEM #21-a (1):

Programs. SUBJECT: Approval of institutional requests. RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the State Regents approve modifications to existing programs, as described below.

BACKGROUND:

University of Oklahoma (OU) 1 degree designation change Carl Albert State College (CASC) 1 program course requirement change Northern Oklahoma College (NOC) 1 degree program name change 1 degree program requirement change Redlands Community College (RCC) 1 degree program course requirement change Tulsa Community College (TCC) 2 option additions

POLICY ISSUES: These actions are consistent with the State Regents’ “Policy Statement on Program Approval.” ANALYSIS:

OU – Bachelor of Liberal Studies in Liberal Studies (231)

Degree program designation change: • change program designation name to Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies to better clarify

the degree; • no courses will be added or deleted; and • no new funds required.

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CASC – Certificate in Child Development (048)

Program course requirement change: • restructure course requirements, increasing certification hours from 16 to 19 to fulfill the

federal financial aid guideline requirements; • no new courses will be added and no courses will be deleted; and • additional funds from internal reallocation will be used for an additional faculty member

to teach the increased course load. NOC– Associate in Arts in Native American Leadership (072)

Degree program name change and Degree program requirement change: • change program name to Associate in Arts in American Indian Studies which better

reflects the expanded curriculum; • changing the name reflects accepted terminology and aligns directly with the University

of Oklahoma’s program, which has an articulation agreement with NOC’s program; • restructure curriculum with focus on cultural arts and native leadership; • this program had been suspended while under restructure, with a recent request to

reinstate the program (see Program Reinstatement agenda item); • no courses will be added or deleted; and • no new funds required.

RCC – Associate in Arts in Family Studies & Child Development (084)

Degree program course requirement change: • modify course requirement prerequisites from sociology to child development, and add a

portfolio course; • add an additional MATH course, which increases credit hours from 64 to 65; • changes will allow students a capstone assessment of student outcomes and provide

students more transferable courses to a four-year program; • no new courses will be added and no courses will be deleted; and • no new funds required.

TCC – Associate in Science in Business Administration (003)

Option addition: • add hospitality & gaming operations option to provide educational opportunities for one

of Oklahoma’s newest and fastest growing industries and to meet student and industry demand;

• changes will also provide educational opportunities and leadership development for those employed in the Hospitality and Gaming Operations industry, as well as provide students who choose, a smooth transition to a four-year institution;

• two new courses will be added; and • no new funds required.

TCC – Associate in Applied Science in Business (153)

Option addition: • add hospitality & gaming operations option to provide educational opportunities for one

of Oklahoma’s newest and fastest growing industries and to meet student and industry demand;

• changes will also provide educational opportunities and leadership development for those employed in the Hospitality and Gaming Operations industry, as well as provide students who choose, a smooth transition to a four-year institution;

• two new courses will be added; and • no new funds required.


October 27, 2005

AGENDA ITEM #21-a (2):

Programs. SUBJECT: Ratification of approved institutional request to extend degree program suspension. RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the State Regents ratify the approved institutional request for a one year extension of a suspended academic program, as detailed below.

BACKGROUND: Northern Oklahoma College (NOC) requests authorization for a one-year extension for the Associate in Applied Science in Computer Information Systems (075), which was suspended in September 2002. POLICY ISSUES: Suspending programs is consistent with the State Regents’ “Policy Statement on Program Review,” which was revised at the January 29, 1999 meeting to include a “suspend” category for academic programs. Students may not be recruited or admitted into suspended programs. Additionally, suspended programs may not be listed in institutional catalogs and will be reinstated or deleted within three years. ANALYSIS: NOC requests a one-year extension for the Associate in Applied Science in Computer Information Systems (075), which was suspended in September 2002. NOC reports that in an increasingly technical society, higher education institutions need to be proactive to meet the ever-changing technical landscape. The proposed suspension will allow the institution time to review the program curriculum to better serve the needs of local industry, and will allow for expanded discussions with the Pawnee Nation Academy. Authorization was granted by the Chancellor for the above requests. State Regents’ ratification is requested.

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October 27, 2005

AGENDA ITEM #21-b:

Program Reinstatement. SUBJECT: Ratification of approved institutional request to reinstate suspended degree program. RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the State Regents ratify the approved institutional request to reinstate a suspended academic program, as detailed below.

BACKGROUND: Northern Oklahoma College (NOC) requests authorization to reinstate the Associate in Arts in Native American Leadership (072), which was suspended in August 2002. In accordance with policy, no students were recruited or admitted to the program during suspension, and the program was not listed in the college catalog. POLICY ISSUES: This action is consistent with the State Regents’ “Policy Statement on Program Review,” which stipulates that suspended degree programs must be reinstated or deleted within three years or other specified time period designated at the time of suspension. ANALYSIS: NOC indicates the formation of a new partnership with the Pawnee Nation Academy in Pawnee, Oklahoma, and restructuring of the program based on advisory input. The restructured program with a focus on cultural arts and native leadership, including a request for a degree program name change (See Program Modification agenda item), will benefit numerous tribal members, as well as non-tribal constituents throughout the state and region. The program will focus on Leadership and Management, Cultural Studies, and Artistic Studies. With the new focus and the new partnership, NOC is confident the program will be successful if more time can be devoted to development. It is understood that with this action, NOC is authorized to recommence program advertising, recruitment, and admission. Consistent with its classification and status, this program will be placed on the regular program review cycle. Authorization was granted by the Chancellor for the above request. State Regents’ ratification is requested.

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October 27, 2005

AGENDA ITEM #21-c:

Academic Nomenclature. SUBJECT: Ratification of the University of Oklahoma (OU) institutional requests to establish a new

college and for acknowledgement of a change in nomenclature of an academic department.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the State Regents ratify the approved academic nomenclature changes as described below.

BACKGROUND: OU requests ratification of creation of the College of Earth and Energy, including the restructuring of the applicable disciplines, and acknowledgement of its department name change from “Department of Physics and Astronomy” to “Homer L. Dodge Department of Physics and Astronomy.” POLICY ISSUES: This action is consistent with the State Regents’ “Approval of Changes in Academic Structure and Nomenclature at Institutions in the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education.” ANALYSIS: In October 2004, a Presidential Advisory Task Force was established at OU to consider the future direction for the energy education and industry efforts on the Norman campus. The broad-based task force recommended the creation of a new college to focus on energy research and education. This new college would host the Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering, the School of Geology and Geophysics, the Sarkeys Energy Center institutes and programs, and the Oklahoma Geological Society. The proposed name of the new college is the “College of Earth and Energy.” Additionally, OU informed the State Regents of a department name change. The Department of Physics and Astronomy, housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, received a commitment of $6 million in 2005 from the Avenir Foundation of Colorado in honor of Homer L. Dodge. OU wishes to recognize this transformational gift by renaming the Department of Physics and Astronomy to Homer L. Dodge Department of Physics and Astronomy.


October 27, 2005

AGENDA ITEM #21-d:

Post Audit. SUBJECT: Approval of institutional request for review schedule extensions for existing programs. RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the State Regents approve institutional requests for review schedule extensions for existing degree programs, as detailed below.

BACKGROUND: The State Regents approve new programs provisionally with institutionally established and State Regents’ approved criteria to be met prior to final approval. Examples of final program approval criteria include: minimum number of enrollments, graduates, and/or full-time equivalent enrollments (FTEs); accreditation from a regional or national accrediting agency; post-graduation employment rates; specific academic achievement profiles; and/or minimum ranking or pass rates on standardized tests or licensure examinations. A summary of the recommendation is provided below. The accompanying table outlines the criteria, productivity, and recommendation for each degree program. POLICY ISSUES: These actions are consistent with the State Regents’ “Policy Statement on Program Approval.” ANALYSIS: As noted above, the following recommendations are included in the table (Attachment A), which lists the degree program, date of approval, criteria established by the institution and approved by the State Regents, productivity level, status of other criteria, and recommendation for the program.

Recommendation: Final Approval University of Oklahoma (OU) • Master of Arts in Organizational Dynamics (346)

This program met productivity criteria for enrollment but fell short by one in graduation requirements (achieved 15 enrolled of the 15 required and achieved four graduates of the five required). OU reports two additional degrees were conferred in summer 2005 and expects to have at least ten by the end of the year. OU has demonstrated strong student demand for the program. Final approval is recommended.

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University of Oklahoma (OU) • Bachelor of Arts in Information Studies (343)

This program far exceeded productivity criteria (achieved 51 enrolled over the 15 required and achieved 12 graduates over the seven required). OU has demonstrated strong student demand for the program. Final approval is recommended. University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) • Doctor of Audiology (076)

This program exceeded productivity criteria in enrollment but fell short by two in graduation requirements (achieved 31 enrolled over the 24 required and achieved six graduates of the eight required). OUHSC reports at the inception of this program, all enrolled master of science students were given the option to transfer/transition into the program. The first full class of ten non-transitional students was admitted fall 2002 and is expected to graduate spring 2006. OUHSC has demonstrated strong student demand for the program. Final approval is recommended. University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) • Certificate in Public Health (079)

This program far exceeded productivity criteria (achieved 68 enrolled over the 40 required and achieved 61 graduates over the 20 required). OUHSC has demonstrated strong student demand for the program. Final approval is recommended. Oklahoma State University (OSU) • Bachelor of Arts in American Studies (416)

This program far exceeded productivity criteria (achieved 46 enrolled over the 20 required and achieved 24 graduates over the ten required). OSU has demonstrated strong student demand for the program. Final approval is recommended. Oklahoma State University (OSU) • Doctor of Philosophy in Health, Leisure & Human Performance (428)

This program exceeded productivity criteria (achieved 18 enrolled over the eight required and achieved four graduates over the three required). OSU has demonstrated strong student demand for the program. Final approval is recommended. Oklahoma State University (OSU) • Master of Science in Communication Sciences & Disorders (430)

This program far exceeded productivity criteria (achieved 26 enrolled over the eight required and achieved 15 graduates over the three required). OSU has demonstrated strong student demand for the program. Final approval is recommended. Oklahoma State University (OSU) • Master of Science in Quantitative Financial Economics (431)

This program exceeded productivity criteria (achieved 17 enrolled over the seven required and achieved ten graduates over the four required). OSU has demonstrated strong student demand for the program. Final approval is recommended. Oklahoma State University (OSU)

• Bachelor of Science in Education (433)

This program far exceeded productivity criteria (achieved 58 enrolled over the 13 required and achieved 21 graduates over the five required). OSU has demonstrated strong student demand for the program. Final approval is recommended. Oklahoma State University (OSU) • Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training (434)

This program far exceeded productivity criteria (achieved 159 enrolled over the 20 required and achieved 14 graduates over the ten required). OSU has demonstrated strong student demand for the program. Final approval is recommended. Oklahoma State University (OSU) • Doctor of Philosophy in Education (435)

This program far exceeded productivity criteria (achieved 84 enrolled over the eight required and achieved nine graduates over the three required). OSU has demonstrated strong student demand for the program. Final approval is recommended. Oklahoma State University (OSU) • Master of Science in Educational Leadership Studies (437)

This program far exceeded productivity criteria (achieved 45 enrolled over the ten required and achieved 22 graduates over the eight required). OSU has demonstrated strong student demand for the program. Final approval is recommended. East Central University (ECU) • Master of Education in Library Media (090)

This program far exceeded productivity criteria (achieved 42 enrolled over the 20 required and achieved 25 graduates over the ten required). ECU has demonstrated strong student demand for the program. Final approval is recommended. Rogers State University (RSU) • Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology (108)

This program far exceeded productivity criteria (achieved 104 enrolled over the 35 required and achieved 21 graduates over the nine required). RSU has demonstrated strong student demand for the program. Final approval is recommended. Rogers State University (RSU) • Bachelor of Science in Biology (112)

This program far exceeded productivity criteria (achieved 168 enrolled over the 15 required and achieved 12 graduates over the eight required). RSU has demonstrated strong student demand for the program. Final approval is recommended. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (NEOAMC) • Associate in Arts in Early Childhood Education (120)

This program far exceeded productivity criteria (achieved 94 enrolled over the 27 required and achieved 11 graduates over the eight required). NEOAMC has demonstrated strong student demand for the program. Final approval is recommended.

Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) • Certificate in General Office Support (135)

This program exceeded productivity criteria (achieved 16 enrolled over the 12 required and achieved seven graduates over the five required). OCCC has demonstrated strong student demand for the program. Final approval is recommended. Oklahoma State University – Oklahoma City (OSU-OKC) • Associate in Applied Science in Early Care & Education Administration (081)

This program far exceeded productivity criteria (achieved 147 enrolled over the 40 required and achieved 16 graduates over the seven required). OSU-OKC has demonstrated strong student demand for the program. Final approval is recommended. Oklahoma State University – Oklahoma City (OSU-OKC) • Certificate in Early Care Education & Administration (087)

This program far exceeded productivity criteria (achieved 68 enrolled over the 15 required and achieved 33 graduates over the five required). OSU-OKC has demonstrated strong student demand for the program. Final approval is recommended. Oklahoma State University – Oklahoma City (OSU-OKC) • Associate in Applied Science in Turfgrass Management (085)

This program exceeded productivity criteria for enrollment but fell short by one for graduates (achieved 23 enrolled over the 18 required and achieved five graduates of the six required). OSU-OKC reports plans for expansion of the current facilities, which will greatly improve enrollment capacities and instructional opportunities. OSU-OKC anticipates seven degrees conferred fall 2005. OSU-OKC has demonstrated strong student demand for the program. Final approval is recommended. Oklahoma State University Technical Branch – Okmulgee (OSUTB-OKM) • Associate in Science in Pre-Education (090)

This program far exceeded productivity criteria (achieved 118 enrolled over the 30 required and achieved 81 graduates over the 20 required). OSUTB-OKM has demonstrated strong student demand for the program. Final approval is recommended. Oklahoma State University Technical Branch – Okmulgee (OSUTB-OKM) • Associate in Science in Business (091)

This program far exceeded productivity criteria (achieved 97 enrolled over the 30 required and achieved 23 graduates over the 20 required). OSUTB-OKM has demonstrated strong student demand for the program. Final approval is recommended. Oklahoma State University Technical Branch – Okmulgee (OSUTB-OKM) • Associate in Science in Information Technologies (092)

This program did not meet productivity criteria for enrollment but exceeded graduation requirements (achieved 14 enrolled of the 30 required and achieved 24 graduates over the 15 required). OSUTB-OKM reports the intent of this program is for students to be able to transfer to a senior institution to study related computer or business fields without loss of credit hours. OSUTB-OKM also reports enrollment in fall 2003 as 32 students and in spring 2004, there were 38 students. In fall 2004 the Bachelor of Technology in Information Assurance and Forensics (BTIAF) began, which fully articulates with the

Associate in Applied Science in Information Technologies. The BTIAF only facilitates a portion of career opportunities within the information technology workforce sector. Consequently, the Associate in Science in Information Technologies serves a critical function to address the educational and vocational needs of the institution’s constituents. OSUTB-OKM has demonstrated strong student demand for the program. Final approval is recommended. Tulsa Community College (TCC) • Associate in Science in Pre-Pharmacy (244)

This program far exceeded productivity criteria (achieved 210 enrolled over the 26 required and achieved ten graduates over the six required). TCC has demonstrated strong student demand for the program. Final approval is recommended. Tulsa Community College (TCC) • Associate in Science in Child Development (246)

This program far exceeded productivity criteria (achieved 263 enrolled over the 30 required and achieved ten graduates of the ten required). TCC has demonstrated strong student demand for the program. Final approval is recommended.

Recommendation: Review Schedule Extension University of Oklahoma (OU) • Master of Science in Natural Gas Engineering & Management (344)

This program did not meet productivity criteria (achieved 13 enrolled of the 20 required and achieved four graduates of the ten required). OU reports the program is under a new director who has improved the structure of the program. The program has already shown steady growth and it is expected to continue. Therefore an extension of the revised review schedule is recommended with continuation beyond fall 2008 dependent upon meeting the following criteria: Stipulations:

Majors enrolled: 10 in fall 2007; and Graduates: 5 in 2007-08.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) • Master of Arts in Theatre (432)

This program did not meet productivity criteria (achieved seven enrolled of the ten required and achieved two graduates of the five required). OSU reports recruitment has been more selective in the past in which to build the quality and reputation of the department. However, recruitment efforts have expanded for this program and anticipate eight to nine students enrolled fall 2005. Therefore an extension of the revised review schedule is recommended with continuation beyond fall 2008 dependent upon meeting the following criteria: Stipulations:


Oklahoma State University (OSU) • Master of Science in Leisure Studies (436)

This program exceeded productivity criteria in enrollment but did not meet graduate criteria (achieved 14 enrolled of the ten required and achieved two graduates of the eight required). OSU reports six tenure-track faculty members served the program at the time of development but two have since left. An additional tenure-track faculty member for this program will join OSU fall 2005 but the program is still one tenure-track faculty member short. OSU also reports criterion projections were overly optimistic on the new program request form. However, it is anticipated that six students will graduate in 2006-07. Therefore an extension of the revised review schedule is recommended with continuation beyond fall 2007 dependent upon meeting the following criteria: Stipulations:


Oklahoma State University – Center for Health Sciences (OSU-CHS) • Master of Forensic Science Administration in Forensic Science Administration (003)

This program did not meet productivity criteria (achieved ten enrolled of the 24 required and achieved three graduates of the 20 required). OSU reports marketing for the program has been restricted due to limited allocated resources. OSU also reports initial projections were unrealistic but the productivity achieved does meet the minimum requirements outlined in the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s policy. The Graduate Program in Forensic Sciences trends demonstrates retention stability and enrollment increase for the Master of Forensic Science Administration. Therefore an extension of the revised review schedule is recommended with continuation beyond fall 2008 dependent upon meeting the following criteria: Stipulations:


Oklahoma State University – Center for Health Sciences (OSU-CHS) • Master of Science in Forensic Science (004)

This program exceeded productivity criteria in enrollment but did not meet graduate criteria (achieved 15 enrolled of the 12 required and achieved two graduates of the ten required). OSU reports the program has not been funded at the rate originally outlined in the program proposal due to reduced allocations in higher education. OSU also reports until completion of the laboratory in 2004, facilities were not sufficient for the number of qualified applicants thus limiting those admitted. This program is being considered for accreditation in the areas of DNA and toxicology by the Forensic Science Programs Accreditation Commission, which if successful, would make this program the only accredited program in Oklahoma. OSU-CHS is negotiating with the Tulsa Police Department to consider sharing forensic lab space. Therefore an extension of the revised review schedule is recommended with continuation beyond fall 2007 dependent upon meeting the following criteria: Stipulations:


Oklahoma State University – Center for Health Sciences (OSU-CHS) • Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (429)

This program did not meet productivity criteria (achieved five enrolled of the seven required and achieved zero graduates of the four required). OSU-CHS reports statistical data from 2001-02 through 2005-06

shows an average of 7.4 enrolled per year and four are expected to graduate in 2005-06. OSU-CHS also reports this is a unique program in the Tulsa area which provides an opportunity for high school teachers and medical technologists to advance their careers by obtaining a master’s degree in the biomedical sciences. OSU-CHS has plans for an aggressive marketing approach and development of a non-thesis option for the program. Therefore an extension of the revised review schedule is recommended with continuation beyond fall 2008 dependent upon meeting the following criteria: Stipulations:


Langston University (LU) • Doctor of Physical Therapy (058)

This program did not meet productivity criteria (achieved nine enrolled of the 14 required and achieved two graduates of the nine required). LU reports due to the lateness in the start of the program and the program status of “candidate for accreditation,” as well as the low enrollment in physical therapy programs across the United States are contributing factors for the program not meeting productivity. However, the program was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapist Education April 20, 2005 and has since enrolled 14 students as planned and expects to enroll 14 qualified students annually. Therefore an extension of the review schedule is recommended with continuation beyond fall 2008 dependent upon meeting the following criteria: Stipulations:


Langston University (LU) • Associate in Science in Computer and Information Science (060)

This program far exceeded productivity criteria for enrollment but did not meet graduate requirements (achieved 96 enrolled of the 26 required and achieved zero graduates of the six required). LU reports many of the students enrolled in the program are deficient in mathematics and have to repeat intermediate algebra as many as three or four times causing them to become discouraged and change their major. LU also plans to establish new rules for the program to ensure students graduate from the associate in science before admittance into the four-year program. Therefore an extension of the review schedule is recommended with continuation beyond fall 2008 dependent upon meeting the following criteria: Stipulations:


Langston University (LU) • Associate in Science in Financial Planning (061)

This program far exceeded productivity criteria for enrollment but did not meet graduate requirements (achieved 81 enrolled of the 26 required and achieved zero graduates of the six required). LU reports at the development of this program, they had anticipated registering it with the Certified Financial Planners (CFP) Institute. However, program changes of the CFP Institute have made the associate’s degree program untenable. Consequently, during the 2005-2006 academic year the associate in science program will be phased out and an option in financial planning will be added to the Bachelor of Business

Administration (009). Therefore an extension of the review schedule is recommended with continuation beyond fall 2006 dependent upon meeting the following criteria: Stipulations:


Langston University (LU) • Associate in Science in Pre-Veterinarian Science (062)

This program did not meet productivity criteria (achieved three enrolled of the 26 required and achieved zero graduates of the six required). LU reports enrollment has averaged only three students per year until fall 2005 with enrollment of eleven. They also report many students transfer into the four-year program prior to graduating with the associate in science. The program now has new facilities to enhance the learning environment and with assistance from the USDA Liaison Officer, recruitment for the program has been enhanced. Therefore an extension of the review schedule is recommended with continuation beyond fall 2007 dependent upon meeting the following criteria: Stipulations:


Langston University (LU) • Associate in Science in Horticulture (063)

This program did not meet productivity criteria (achieved one enrolled of the 26 required and achieved zero graduates of the six required). LU reports enrollment has averaged only one to two students per year and that many students transfer into the four-year pogrom prior to graduating with the associate in science. The program facilities will be upgraded to the state-of-the-art to make them more attractive to students and, with assistance from the USDA Liaison Officer; recruitment for the program has been enhanced. Therefore an extension of the review schedule is recommended with continuation beyond fall 2007 dependent upon meeting the following criteria: Stipulations:


Murray State College (MSC) • Associate in Science in Sociology (059)

This program was reviewed and granted an extension November 1, 2002. Currently, the program did not meet productivity criteria (achieved 15 enrolled of the 26 required and achieved four graduates of the six required). MSC reports enrollment is increasing with 19 enrolled spring 2005. This program also provides courses to support the Nursing and Physical Therapy Assistant programs. The MSC faculty is reviewing the program to possibly combine it with another relevant program, thus deleting this one. Therefore a final extension of the review schedule is recommended with continuation beyond fall 2006 dependent upon meeting the following criteria: Stipulations:


Murray State College (MSC) • Associate in Applied Science in Technology (060)

This program was reviewed and granted an extension November 1, 2002. Currently, the program did not meet productivity criteria (achieved two enrolled of the 18 required and achieved zero graduates of the seven required). MSC reports the program courses are all standard courses offered on a regular basis that support existing education programs, resulting in no additional instructional costs to the institution. However, MSC is in the process of developing a cooperative agreement with this program which will make it more productive. Therefore a final extension of the review schedule is recommended with continuation beyond fall 2007 dependent upon meeting the following criteria: Stipulations:


Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (NEOAMC) • Associate in Applied Science in Integrated Technology (119)

This program did not meet productivity criteria (achieved three enrolled of the 18 required and achieved zero graduates of the six required). NEOAMC reports the program was developed to serve students from the technology centers and those currently employed in area business and industry. Since inception of the program, students have co-enrolled at NEOAMC while attending the area technology center but only a few students have continued their education upon receiving their certificate of completion. The dean is assessing the needs of the technology centers and area businesses to determine how to better serve the students. A target date of January 1, 2006 has been established to design a modification of the program. Therefore an extension of the review schedule is recommended with continuation beyond fall 2009 dependent upon meeting the following criteria: Stipulations:


Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) • Associate in Arts in International Studies (136)

This program exceeded productivity criteria in enrollment but did not meet graduate criteria (achieved 35 enrolled over the 25 required and achieved zero graduates of the six required). OCCC reports the intent of this program is for students to be able to transfer to a senior institution to achieve a baccalaureate degree in international studies or for those pursuing a degree in a global specialization such as international relations, law, business, language, or other global field. OCCC also reports formulation of a global strategy designed to increase recruitment of international students, increase student awareness of international issues, build ties with local immigrant communities, and promote exchanges with partner institutions in other countries. Therefore an extension of the review schedule is recommended with continuation beyond fall 2008 dependent upon meeting the following criteria: Stipulations:


Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) • Certificate in International Studies (137)

This program did not meet productivity criteria (achieved one enrolled of the 18 required and achieved zero graduates of the five required). OCCC reports the intent of this program is for students to be able to transfer to a senior institution to achieve a baccalaureate degree in international studies or for those pursuing a degree in a global specialization such as international relations, law, business, language, or other global field. OCCC also reports formulation of a global strategy designed to increase recruitment of international students, increase student awareness of international issues, build ties with local immigrant communities, and promote exchanges with partner institutions in other countries. Therefore an extension of the review schedule is recommended with continuation beyond fall 2008 dependent upon meeting the following criteria: Stipulations:


Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) • Associate in Applied Science in Film and Video Production Technician (129)

This program was reviewed and granted an extension April 3, 2003. Currently, the program far exceeded productivity criteria in enrollment but did not meet graduate criteria (achieved 134 enrolled over the 18 required and achieved three graduates of the six required). OCCC reports in winter of 2000, they formed a partnership with Gray Frederickson, OCCC artist-in-residence, and Oklahoma Film Commission representatives to design the curriculum. The program outlined three goals which have all been met. However, many students begin working full-time prior to graduating. OCCC strongly encourages students to graduate before leaving for full-time work and implemented a retention program “Are You on Target for Graduation” to help educate students on the benefits of a degree or certificate. A production studio is being developed, Center for Arts Education at OCCC, which will increase the scope of what can be done in the program. Therefore a final extension of the review schedule is recommended with continuation beyond fall 2007 dependent upon meeting the following criteria: Stipulations:


Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) • Certificate in Film and Video Production Technician (130)

This program exceeded productivity criteria in enrollment but did not meet graduate criteria (achieved 12 enrolled over the eight required and achieved zero graduates of the two required). OCCC reports in the winter of 2000, they formed a partnership with Gray Frederickson, OCCC artist-in-residence, and Oklahoma Film Commission representatives to design the curriculum. The program outlined three goals which have all been met. However, many students begin working full-time prior to graduating. OCCC strongly encourage students to graduate before leaving for full-time work and implemented a retention program “Are You on Target for Graduation” to help educate students on the benefits of a degree or certificate. A production studio is being developed, Center for Arts Education at OCCC, which will increase the scope of what can be done in the program. Therefore an extension of the review schedule is recommended with continuation beyond fall 2007 dependent upon meeting the following criteria: Stipulations:


Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) • Certificate in Biotechnology Research Assistant (119)

This program was reviewed and granted an extension May 30, 2003. Currently, the program did not meet productivity criteria (achieved two enrolled of the 15 required and achieved one graduate of the five required). OCCC reports the program was originally designed with the post-bachelor’s student in mind but is now also becoming a viable option for students who want to work in the field while at the same time begin immediate pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. Faculty expects that the number of students using the certificate option will increase within the next three years. Therefore a final extension of the review schedule is recommended with continuation beyond fall 2008 dependent upon meeting the following criteria: Stipulations:


Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) • Certificate in Spanish (138)

This program did not meet productivity criteria (achieved five enrolled of the 8 required and achieved one graduate of the five required). OCCC reports this program was designed for students to develop a working proficiency in Spanish for a variety of goals. Ten certificates were awarded within the first two years of implementation. OCCC initiated an International Strategic Development Task Force which will develop ways to increase involvement with Mexico. It is anticipated that with the increased importance of Spanish for personal and professional communication, as well as the task force and resulting activities, will lead to an increase in student interest. Therefore an extension of the review schedule is recommended with continuation beyond fall 2007 dependent upon meeting the following criteria: Stipulations:


Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) • Associate in Applied Science in Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician (123)

This program was reviewed and granted an extension November 1, 2002. Currently, the program met the productivity criteria in enrollment but did not meet graduate criteria (achieved 18 enrolled of the 18 required and achieved one graduate of the ten required). OCCC reports enrollment has remained steady but that state requirements for technicians do not mandate a degree before employment as an orthotic or prosthetic technician. Although community facilities express the need for students to enter the workplace as quickly as possible, they strongly support and recommend students to complete the degree program through the cooperative agreement with Francis Tuttle Technology Center (FTTC). A new program director at FTTC is extremely supportive and now advisement is provided on a regular basis, as well as implementation of new marketing initiatives aimed to increase student participation in the program. Therefore, revision of the graduate criterion and a final extension of the review schedule are recommended with continuation beyond fall 2007 dependent upon meeting the following criteria: Stipulations:


Tulsa Community College (TCC)

• Associate in Applied Science in Healthcare Administration (225)

This program was reviewed in December 2000, and was granted an extension at that time. Currently, the program again did not meet productivity criteria (achieved 17 enrolled of the 20 required and achieved zero graduates of the eight required). TCC reports the Advisory Committee recommended modifying the program curriculum to target a new audience, which includes long term care, nursing homes, extended care facilities, clinics and hospitals. TCC also reports a proposal is being reviewed to change the program name and transfer the program (perhaps as a certificate) to the Business or Management program. Therefore a final extension of the review schedule is recommended with continuation beyond fall 2007 dependent upon meeting the following criteria: Stipulations:


Tulsa Community College (TCC) • Associate in Applied Science in Transportation Management (242)

This program did not meet productivity criteria (achieved eight enrolled of the 20 required and achieved one graduate of the six required). TCC reports the Advisory Committee recommended new marketing strategies to change the image of the trucking industry in the minds of prospective students. TCC also reports discussion is on-going between local trucking company officials to encourage tuition reimbursement for their employees who enroll in transportation management program. Therefore an extension of the review schedule is recommended with continuation beyond fall 2007 dependent upon meeting the following criteria: Stipulations:


Tulsa Community College (TCC) • Certificate in Transportation Management (243)

This program did not meet productivity criteria (achieved eight enrolled of the 10 required and achieved zero graduates of the eight required). TCC reports the Advisory Committee recommended new marketing strategies to change the image of the trucking industry in the minds of prospective students. TCC also reports discussion is on-going between local trucking company officials to encourage tuition reimbursement for their employees who enroll in transportation management program. Therefore an extension of the review schedule is recommended with continuation beyond fall 2007 dependent upon meeting the following criteria: Stipulations:


Tulsa Community College (TCC) • Associate in Applied Science in Technology (247)

This program did not meet productivity criteria (achieved five enrolled of the 18 required and achieved zero graduates of the eight required). TCC reports this program is essential to meet the increasing number of students seeking credit for prior-learning, extra-institutional learning, and transfer of curriculum in the applied technologies. TCC expects a substantial increase in majors and graduates once the pending

Cooperative Alliance with Tulsa Technology Center is implemented, which is projected for the 2006-2007 academic year. Therefore an extension of the review schedule is recommended with continuation beyond fall 2008 dependent upon meeting the following criteria: Stipulations:


Attachment

ATTACHMENT A

Productivity Criteria

Graduates Headcount Enrollment FTE/Other Program

Reviews Recommendation

Program Name Date Approved Criteria Achieved Criteria Achieved Criteria Achieved Last

ReviewNext

Review

OU – MA Organizational

Dynamics (346) 09/13/02 5

04-05 4 15 F04 15 N/A N/A 2005 2010 Final Approval

OU – BA Information Studies

(343) 05/25/01 7


OUHSC – PhD Audiology (076) 06/29/01 8


OUHSC – Cert Public Health (079) 09/12/03 20


OSU – BA American Studies

(416) 02/18/00 10

02-03 1 20 F02

44 F03 N/A N/A 2003 Review Schedule

Extension 2005

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ReviewNext

Review

Extension granted

10/30/03

10 04-05 24 20

F04 46 N/A N/A 2005 2010 Final Approval

OSU – PhD Health, Leisure, & Human Performance (428)

06/29/01 3 04-05 4 8


OSU – MS Communication

Sciences & Disorders (430)

06/29/01 3 04-05 15 8


OSU – MS Quantitative

Financial Economics (431)

06/29/01 4 04-05 10 7


OSU – BS Education (433) 06/29/01 5


OSU – BS Athletic Training (434) 06/29/01 10





ReviewNext

Review

OSU – PhD Education (435) 09/14/01 3


OSU – MS Educational

Leadership Studies (437)

02/07/02 8 04-05 22 10


ECU – M.Ed. Library Media

(090) 09/14/01 10


RSU – BS Business Information

Technology (108) 02/18/00 9


RSU – BS Biology (112) 05/25/01 8


NEOAMC – AA Early Childhood Education (120)

10/26/01 8 04-05 11 27





ReviewNext

Review

OCCC – Cert General Office Support (135)

06/29/01 5 04-05 7 12


OSU-OKC – AAS Early Care &

Education Administration

(081)

12/01/00 7 04-05 16 40


OSU-OKC – Cert Early Care

Education & Administration

(087)

09/13/02 5 04-05 33 15


OSU-OKC – AAS Turfgrass

Management (085) 02/07/02 6


OSUTB-OKM – AS Pre-Education

(090) 10/26/01 20


OSUTB-OKM – AS Business (091) 10/26/01 20





ReviewNext

Review

OSUTB-OKM – AS Information

Technologies (092) 05/24/02 15


TCC – AS Pre-Pharmacy (244) 04/04/02 6


TCC – AS Child Development (246) 04/04/02 10


OU – MS Natural Gas Engineering & Management (344)

05/25/01 10 04-05 4 20

F04 13 N/A N/A 2005 2008 Review Schedule Extension

OSU – Master of Arts in Theatre

(432) 06/29/01 5

04-05 2 10 F04 7 N/A N/A 2005 2008 Review Schedule

Extension

OSU – MS Leisure Studies (436) 02/07/02 8


Extension




ReviewNext

Review

OSU-CHS – MFSA – Forensic Science

Administration (003)

06/30/00 20 04-05 3 24


OSU-CHS – MS Forensic Science

(004) 06/30/00 10


Extension

OSU-CHS – MS Biomedical

Sciences (429) 06/29/01 4


Extension

LU – PhD Physical Therapy (058) 06/29/01 9


Extension

LU – AS Computer & Information Science (060)

10/26/01 6 04-05 0 26


LU – AS Financial Planning (061) 10/26/01 6


Extension



Program Name Date Approved Criteria Criteria Achieved Criteria Achieved Last

ReviewNext

ReviewAchieved

LU – AS Pre-Veterinarian

Science (062) 10/26/01 6


Extension

LU – AS Horticulture (063) 10/26/01 6


Extension

SWOSU – AAS Childhood

Development & Education (144)

10/26/01 6 04-05 0 18


12/11/98 6 01-02 3 26


MSC – AS Sociology (059)

Extension granted

11/01/02

6 04-05 4 26


MSC – AAS Technology (060) 08/27/99 7


Extension




ReviewNext

Review

Extension granted

11/01/02

7 04-05 0 18


NEOAMC – AAS Integrated

Technology (119) 05/26/00 6


Extension

OCCC – AA International Studies (136)

06/29/01 6 04-05 0 25


OCCC – Cert International Studies (137)

06/29/01 5 04-05 0 18


06/30/00 6 01-02 0 18

F02 60 N/A N/A 2003 2005 Review Schedule Extension OCCC – AAS Film

& Video Production

Technician (129) Extension granted

04/03/03

6 04-05 3 18





ReviewNext

Review

06/30/00 2 01-02 0 8

F02 2 N/A N/A 2003 2005 Review Schedule Extension OCCC – Cert Film

& Video Production

Technician (130) Extension granted

04/03/03

2 04-05 0 8


08/28/98 7 01-02 1 20

F02 1 N/A N/A 2003 2005 Review Schedule Extension OCCC – Cert

Biotechnology Research Assistant

(119) Extension granted

05/30/03

5 04-05 1 15


OCCC – Cert Spanish (138) 06/27/02 5


Extension

OCCC – AAS Orthotic & Prosthetic

Technician (123) 08/27/99 10


Extension




ReviewNext

Review

Extension granted

11/01/02

10 04-05 1 18


06/30/98 8 99-00 0 20


Extension granted

12/01/00

8 02-03 0 20


TCC – AAS Healthcare

Administration (225)

Extension granted

12/04/03

8 04-05 0 20

F04 17 N/A N/A 2005 2007 Final Review Schedule Extension

TCC - AAS Transportation

Management (242) 09/14/01 6


Extension

TCC - Cert Transportation

Management (243) 09/14/01 8


Extension




ReviewNext

Review

TCC – AAS Technology (247) 06/27/02 8


Extension

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October 27, 2005

AGENDA ITEM #21-e:

Degree Program Inventory Reconciliation. SUBJECT: Approval of institutional request for degree program inventory reconciliations. RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the State Regents approve an institutional request for degree program inventory reconciliations, as detailed below.

BACKGROUND: Northeastern State University (NSU) requests addition of an option to each of the following programs: Bachelor of Science in Family & Consumer Science (045), Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance (030), and Master of Business Administration (056) to reconcile institutional practice with the official degree program inventory. POLICY ISSUES: These actions are consistent with the State Regents’ “Policy Statement on Program Approval.” ANALYSIS: Northeastern State University NSU requests to add the option “Family & Consumer Science” to the Bachelor of Science in Family & Consumer Science (045), add the option “Finance” to the Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance (030), and add the option “MBA” to the Master of Business Administration (056) to differentiate this option from the “Executive MBA” option. This action will reconcile the State Regents’ records to current institutional practice.

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October 27, 2005

AGENDA ITEM #21-f:

Electronic Media. SUBJECT: Ratification of approved courses and programs for the Southern Regional Education Board

(SREB) Electronic Campus. RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the State Regents ratify the approval of courses and programs for inclusion in the SREB Electronic Campus.

BACKGROUND: The SREB Electronic Campus was created in 1997 as an “electronic marketplace” for courses, programs, and services offered electronically by accredited colleges and universities in the SREB member states. At the September 5, 1997 meeting, the State Regents approved the inclusion of three courses from Oklahoma institutions in the Electronic Campus pilot offerings for spring 1998. Over time, participation in the program has expanded, and the State Regents have periodically approved inclusion of programs and courses from Oklahoma institutions. POLICY ISSUES: This action is consistent with the State Regents’ “Policies and Procedures Pertaining to the Delivery of Electronically Delivered and Traditional Off-Campus Courses and Programs.” ANALYSIS: In 1996, the SREB began plans to develop the Electronic Campus (originally called the Electronic Common Market), a distance education consortium. The Electronic Campus serves as a centralized listing of approved distance education courses and programs from participating SREB states; it does not grant credit or degrees. Institutions provide the education and services and determine tuition and fees, set enrollment procedures, and provide related student services. The Electronic Campus has continued to expand and now lists over 7,000 courses and 250 degree programs from more than 250 colleges and universities in the south. A proposal for new Electronic Campus offerings was received from Oklahoma State University – Oklahoma City (OSU-OKC) comprising eighty-one individual courses. Offerings from Oklahoma institutions listed within the Electronic Campus now total 553 courses and 12 programs. OSU-OKC has provided information concerning the quality of the courses to be offered and has affirmed that the submission complies fully with the Electronic Campus Principles of Good Practice. Authorization was granted by the Chancellor for the above request. State Regents’ ratification is requested. Attachment

Southern Regional Electronic Campus Oklahoma State University – Oklahoma City

APPROVED COURSES

Course Listing Title ACCT 1333 Personal Finance ASTR 1104 Elementary Astronomy BIOL 1303 Principles of Biology BIOL 1311 Principles of Biology-Lab BUS 1523 Intro to Business BUS 1543 Electronic Commerce BUS 2003 Small Business Management BUS 2023 Bus Statistics BUS 2113 Bus Communications CA 1103 Drug Abuse CIS 1103 Fund Computers w/Apps CIS 1123 Programming Fund CIS 1503 Microcomputer Applications/MS Office CIS 2263 Spreadsheet Applications I CIS 2363 Database Design CIS 2463 Database Application CIS 2513 Principles of Information Systems Security CIS 2703 Systems Analysis & Design CIS 2713 Systems Dev & Implementation CIS 2803 Computer Science Project Capstone CVSS 1103 Victimology ECEA 1103 Plan/Implement Admin System ECEA 1113 Personnel Supervision – L3 ECEA 2213 The Exceptional Child ECON 2013 Intro Macroeconomics ECON 2023 Intro Microeconomics EET 1104 Fund Electricity EET 1104 Lab EET 2373 Digital Logic Analysis EET 2373 Lab ENGL 0123 Basic Composition ENGL 1113 Freshman Comp I ENGL 1213 Freshman Comp II ENGL 2333 Tech Report Writing GEOG 2253 World Regional Geography

Course Listing Title HIST 1493 US History Since 1865 HIST 2323 Oklahoma History HUMN 2103 Masterworks of Western Culture (Ancient) HUMN 2203 Masterworks of Western Culture (Modern) INDD 1143 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing ITD 1323 Internet Fund ITD 2053 Telecom Fund ITD 2523 Lan Fund ITP 1212 Non-Verbal Communication MATH 0102 Pre-Algebra MATH 0104 Intro Algebra MATH 0213 Intermediate Algebra MATH 1413 General College Math MATH 1513 College Algebra MFP 1103 Intro to Public Fire Prot MFP 1113 Fire Tactics I MFP 1123 Fire Tactics II MFP 1223 Inspect Practices MFP 2163 Fire Administration MGMT 2103 Principles of Management MGMT 2213 Human Resource Management MGMT 2913 Organizational Behavior MKT 2273 Principles Marketing NURS 1203 Role Change-Nursing PHIL 1013 Intro to Philosophy PLSC 1213 Rules of Evidence PLSC 2133 Police Administration PLSC 2143 Introduction to Constitutional Law POLS 1113 American Government POLS 2053 State & Local Government PSER 2213 Intro Public Service PSER 2223 Leadership/Group Dynamics PSYC 1113 Intro Psychology PSYC 2113 Psychology of Adjustment PSYC 2223 Child Psychology QA 1833 Intro to Total Quality SOC 1113 Intro Sociology SOC 2123 Social Problems SPCH 2723 Interpersonal Communication STAT 2013 Elementary Statistics TCOM 1123 Intro Tech Writing TCOM 1333 Desktop Publishing I TCOM 1523 Elect Commerce TCOM 2113 Bus/Tech Writing TCOM 2223 Information, Gathering, Writing and Editing TCOM 2303 Desktop Publishing II

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October 27, 2005

AGENDA ITEM #21-g:

Capital. SUBJECT: Ratification of Capital Allotments for FY2005. RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the State Regents ratify the capital allotments made during the period of August 19, 2005, through October 10, 2005.

BACKGROUND: The Chancellor has been authorized by the State Regents to approve routine changes and allot funds for capital projects subject to ratification at the next scheduled meeting. A listing summarizing allotments for the period August 19, 2005, through October 10, 2005, is attached. This listing is provided to the Regents for ratification. POLICY ISSUES: State Regents’ Delegation of Authority Policy (II-1-25.1) authorizes the Chancellor to approve routine changes to capital projects and to allot funds for capital projects. ANALYSIS: The attached listing includes allotments made from State Funds, Section 13/New College Funds and Section 13 Offset Funds. The total amount of capital allotments made for this period is $2,918,084. This total is represented by $537,038 in Section13/New College allotments and $2,381,046 in State Fund allotments.

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October 27, 2005

AGENDA ITEM #21-h (1):

Agency Operations.

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October 27, 2005

AGENDA ITEM #21-h (2):

Agency Operations.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the State Regents approve an expansion of Regents’ personnel.

BACKGROUND/POLICY ISSUES: State Regents’ policy requires Regents’ approval of decisions relating to expansion of Regents’ personnel. STAFF ANALYSIS: NEW POSITIONS. The following new position is recommended for State Regents’ approval: Staff Assistant II GEAR UP (1 FTE): This individual will report to the Student Preparation Director and work in a team environment performing day-to-day administrative functions for Oklahoma Educational Planning and Assessment System (EPAS) and Summer Academies, programs aimed at student preparation for college. Rationale. This position was eliminated during the budget shortfall and hiring freeze following the departure of the staff assistant. EPAS has reported an increased need for staff support. This position is entirely funded from an external source.

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October 27, 2005

AGENDA ITEM #21-i:

Degree Requests. SUBJECT: The University of Oklahoma RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the State Regents approve the University of Oklahoma's request to award Honorary Degrees to five individuals at OU’s 2006 Commencement.

STAFF ANALYSIS: A request has been made from the University of Oklahoma to award five honorary degrees during the 2006 spring commencement. The request is consistent with State Regents' policy which requires:

• conferral of honorary degrees only at the highest level for which an institution is

authorized to award earned degrees • conferral of honorary degrees that are distinguishable from earned degrees • conferral of honorary degrees not to exceed the number specified in the policy • conferral of honorary degrees upon individuals who are not faculty, administrators, or

other officials associated with the institution as specified in the policy. • conferral of honorary degrees upon individuals who have made outstanding contributions

to society through intellectual, artistic, scientific, or professional accomplishments The University of Oklahoma request meets requirements of the State Regents' policy. The proposed diplomas for the honorary degrees are attached for State Regents’ ratification.

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October 27, 2005

AGENDA ITEM #22-a:

Programs. SUBJECT: Status Report on Program Requests. RECOMMENDATION:

This is an information item. BACKGROUND: The Status Report on Program Requests tracks the status of all program requests received since July 1, 2005, as well as requests pending from the previous year. POLICY ISSUES: This report lists pending requests regarding degree programs as required by the State Regents’ “Policy Statement on Program Approval.” ANALYSIS: The following pages contain the Current Degree Program Inventory and the following schedules:

I. Letters of Intent II. Degree Program Requests Under Review III. Approved New Program Requests IV. Requested Degree Program Deletions V. Approved Degree Program Deletions VI. Requested Degree Program Name Changes VII. Approved Degree Program Name Changes VIII. Requested Degree Designation Changes IX. Completed Cooperative Agreements X. Suspended Programs XI. Reinstated Programs XII. Requested Inventory Reconciliations XIII. Approved Requests to Take Existing Program to New Location XIV. Net Deletion Table

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CURRENT DEGREE PROGRAM INVENTORY October 27, 2005

(Table reflects actions taken at the September 15, 2005 State Regents’ meeting)

Institution No. of Programs

Associate in Arts/Associate

in Science

Associate in

Applied Science

Baccalaureate Master's Doctoral First Professional Total Certificates

OU 237 0 0 104 79 50 0 233 4 OUHSC 61 0 0 8 25 15 9 57 4 OU-LAW 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 OSU 217 0 0 89 68 43 0 200 17 OSUTB-OKC 44 7 32 0 0 0 0 39 5 OSUTB-OKM 22 2 17 3 0 0 0 22 0 OSU Vet Med 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 OSU-COM 4 0 0 0 2 1 1 4 0 ECU 41 0 0 33 8 0 0 41 0 NSU 90 0 0 60 20 0 1 81 9 NWOSU 43 0 0 37 5 0 0 42 1 RSU 26 14 4 8 0 0 0 26 0 SEOSU 52 0 0 44 8 0 0 52 0 SWOSU 61 4 5 39 12 0 1 61 0 UCO 89 0 0 60 27 0 0 87 2 CU 48 2 8 31 6 0 0 47 1 LU 39 8 0 27 3 0 1 39 0 OPSU 32 4 2 26 0 0 0 32 0 USAO 25 0 0 25 0 0 0 25 0 CASC 35 23 8 0 0 0 0 31 4 CSC 27 20 4 0 0 0 0 24 3 EOSC 34 22 9 0 0 0 0 31 3 MSC 31 18 9 0 0 0 0 27 4 NEOAMC 55 20 10 0 0 0 0 30 25 NOC 40 21 19 0 0 0 0 40 0 OCCC 69 23 24 0 0 0 0 47 22 RCC 31 16 10 0 0 0 0 26 5 Rose 64 29 26 0 0 0 0 55 9 SSC 24 18 4 0 0 0 0 22 2 TCC 99 25 43 0 0 0 0 68 31 WOSC 14 2 11 0 0 0 0 13 1

System Total 1,656 278 245 594 263 109 15 1,504 152

I. Letters of Intent

Institution Degree Program Date Received

OCCC Associate in Applied Science in Aerospace Services 09/30/2004 RCC Associate in Applied Science in Sustainable Agriculture – Viticulture and Enology 10/12/2004 RCC Certificate in Viticulture and Enology 10/12/2004

CASC Associate in Arts in English 10/15/2004 Rose Certificate in Realtime Voice Writing 10/21/2004

OSUTB-OKM Associate in Applied Science in Casino Resort Operations 11/29/2004 OSU-OKC Associate in Applied Science in Montessori Education 12/21/2004

RCC Certificate in Emergency Preparedness/Homeland Security 02/11/2005 OSU-OKC Associate in Applied Science in Biomedical Engineering Technology 05/03/2005

CASC Certificate of Mastery in Child Development 05/06/2005 NSU Undergraduate Certificate in English as a Second Language 05/16/2005 NSU Graduate Certificate in English as a Second Language 05/16/2005 TCC Certificate in Hotel , Restaurant, & Gaming Operations 07/08/2005 UCO Master of Music in Jazz Studies 07/19/2005

OSUTB-OKM Associate in Applied Science in Emergent Science Technologies 07/19/2005 TCC Associate in Applied Science in Cardiovascular Technology 07/21/2005 NSU Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication 08/03/2005 TCC Associate in Science in Biotechnology 08/11/2005 TCC Associate in Applied Science in Biotechnology 08/11/2005 TCC Associate in Science in Homeland Security 08/11/2005 TCC Associate in Applied Science in Homeland Security 08/11/2005 TCC Certificate in Homeland Security 08/11/2005 TCC Associate in Science in Information Reporting Technology 08/11/2005 TCC Associate in Applied Science in Information Reporting Technology 08/11/2005 TCC Certificate in Information Reporting Technology 08/11/2005 TCC Certificate in Biotechnology 08/11/2005 NSU Bachelor of Business Administration in Logistics Management 08/11/2005

OCCC Associate in Applied Science in Nanotechnology 08/15/2005 OCCC Associate in Applied Science in Sonography 08/15/2005 OCCC Certificate in Leadership 08/15/2005 OCCC Certificate in Bioinformatics 08/15/2005 OCCC Associate in Applied Science in Emergency Management and Planning 08/15/2005 OCCC Associate in Applied Science in Automotive Management 08/15/2005 OCCC Associate in Science in Business (Automotive Management option) 08/15/2005 OCCC Associate in Arts in Leisure Service Management 08/15/2005

OSU-OKC Associate in Applied Science in Technical Spanish/Translation & Interpretation 08/22/2005 Rose Associate in Science in Computer Information Technology 08/24/2005 OSU Bachelor of Science in Food Science 09/12/2005

II. Degree Program Requests Under Review July 1, 2005 to present

Institution Degree Program Date Rec'd Status CASC Associate in Arts in Fine Arts 02/15/2005 undergoing review

OU Doctor of Philosophy in Mass Communication 04/08/2005 undergoing review

OSU-OKC Associate in Applied Science in Culinary Arts as a cooperative agreement with Metro Technology Centers 05/06/2005 undergoing review

OU Bachelor of Science in Aviation 05/17/2005 undergoing review

OCCC Associate in Applied Science in Enterprise Communications 05/17/2005 October 27, 2005

CASC Certificate of Mastery in Child Development 06/14/2005 undergoing review TCC Certificate in Hospitality & Gaming Operations 08/18/2005 October 27, 2005

III. Approved New Program Requests July 1, 2005 to present

Institution Degree Program Date Rec'd Date Approved OSU-OKC Associate in Applied Science in Radiography as a cooperative

agreement with Metro Technology Centers 05/06/05 September 15, 2005

OU Bachelor of Arts in Chinese 05/17/05 September 15, 2005 RSU Associate in Arts in Legal Assisting 06/09/05 September 15, 2005

IV. Requested Degree Program Deletions July 1, 2005 to present

Institution Degree Program (program code) Date Rec'd Status

CASC Associate in Arts in Speech/Theatre (035) 02/15/2005 undergoing review CASC Associate in Arts in Music (026) 02/15/2005 undergoing review CASC Associate in Arts in Art (002) 02/15/2005 undergoing review

OUHSC Master of Science in Prosthodontics (051) 02/15/2005 undergoing review UCO Certificate in Emerging Technologies (187) 08/29/2005 October 27, 2005 TCC Certificate in Management Leadership (253) 08/29/2005 October 27, 2005

OCCC Certificate in Accounting Technician (133) 09/07/2005 October 27, 2005 OCCC Certificate in Accounting Office Assistant (132) 09/07/2005 October 27, 2005

V. Approved Degree Program Deletions July 1, 2005 to present

Institution Degree Program (program code) Date Rec'd Date Approved OSUTB-OKM Associate in Applied Science in Shoe-Boot-Saddle (037) 02/09/2005 September 15, 2005

TCC Associate in Applied Science in Surveying Technology (218) 05/19/2005 September 15, 2005 RSU Certificate in EMS Paramedic (102) 06/09/2005 September 15, 2005 RSU Certificate in EMT Intermediate (103) 06/09/2005 September 15, 2005 RSU Associate in Applied Science in Legal Assistant (049) 06/09/2005 September 15, 2005

OCCC Associate in Applied Science in Telecommunications Technology (134) 06/10/2005 September 15, 2005 NEOAMC Associate in Applied Science in Electronics (019) 06/29/2005 September 15, 2005

VI. Requested Degree Program Name Changes

July 1, 2005 to presentInstitution Current Program Name (program code) Proposed Program Name Date Rec'd Status SWOSU Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design (007) Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art 02/15/2005 undergoing review

NOC Associate in Arts in Native American Leadership (072)

Associate in Arts in American Indian Studies 09/13/2005 October 27, 2005

VII. Approved Degree Program Name Change July 1, 2005 to present

Institution Current Program Name (program code) Proposed Program Name Date Rec'd Date Approved TCC Associate in Applied Science in Civil

Engineering Technology (099) Associate in Applied Science in Civil Engineering/Surveying Technology 05/19/2005 September 15, 2005

SWOSU Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (034)

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science 08/03/2005 September 15, 2005

VIII. Requested Degree Designation Changes July 1, 2005 to present

Date Rec’d Institution Current Degree Program Proposed Degree Designation Status

06/30/2005 OU Bachelor of Liberal Studies in Liberal Studies (231)

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies October 27, 2005

IX. Completed Cooperative Agreements July 1, 2005 to present

Date Rec'd Institution Area Career

Technology Center Degree Program (program code) Date Approved Date Ratified

05/06/2005 OSU-OKC Metro Technology Center Associate in Applied Science in Radiography (new) n/a September 15, 2005

05/06/2005 OSU-OKC Metro Technology Center Associate in Applied Science in Culinary Arts (new) undergoing review

06/15/2005 RCC Autry Technology Center Associate in Applied Science in Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic (076) undergoing review

08/03/2005 OSU-OKC Francis Tuttle Technology Center

Associate in Applied Science in Computer Information Systems (005) [accounting option] undergoing review

08/03/2005 OSU-OKC Francis Tuttle Technology Center

Associate in Applied Science in Engineering Technology in Technical Communications (064) [illustration/multimedia option]

undergoing review

08/03/2005 OSU-OKC Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center

Associate in Applied Science in Municipal Fire Protection (009) & Certificate in Fire Fighter I (029)

undergoing review

08/08/2005 NOC Meridian Technology Center

Associate in Applied Science in Engineering Technology (070) [drafting & design option] undergoing review

08/12/2005 OCCC Francis Tuttle Technology Center

Associate in Applied Science in Enterprise Communication Systems (new) n/a September 15, 2005

09/21/2005 RCC Central Technology Center

Associate in Applied Science in Sustainable Agriculture, Viticulture, & Enology (027), Technology option

undergoing review

X. Suspended Programs July 1, 2005 to present

Institution Degree Program (program code) Date Suspended

Date Suspension

Ratified

Date by which program must be

reinstated or deleted

NOC Associate in Applied Science in Computer Information Systems (075) 09/23/2005 10/27/2005 September 22, 2005

XI. Reinstated Programs July 1, 2005 to present

Date Rec'd Institution Program (program code) Original

Suspension Date Date Reinstatement

Ratified 09/13/2005 NOC Associate in Arts in Native American Leadership (072) 08/15/2002 October 27, 2005

XII. Requested Inventory Reconciliations July 1, 2005 to present

Institution Degree Program (program code) Date Rec'd Status NSU Bachelor of Science in Family & Consumer Science (045), add option Family &

Consumer Science 08/24/2005 October 27, 2005

NSU Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance (030), add option Finance 08/24/2005 October 27, 2005 NSU Master of Business Administration (056), add option Master of Business Administration 08/24/2005 October 27, 2005

XIII. Approved Inventory Reconciliations July 1, 2005 to present

Institution Degree Program (program code) Date Rec'd Date Approved UCO Bachelor of Science in Food Management & Nutrition Didactics (113) [program name

change to Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Management] 06/22/2005 September 15, 2005

XIV. Net Reduction Table 1991-92 through September 15, 2005

1991 Current Academic Year

1991-92 Current as of September 2005 Institution No. of

Programs No. of

Programs No. Deleted No. Added Net Reduction

OU 278 237 73 32 41 OUHSC 62 61 15 14 1 OU-LAW 1 1 0 0 0 OSU 230 217 61 48 13 OSU-OKC 50 44 41 35 6 OSUTB-OKM 47 22 39 14 25 OSU Vet Med 1 1 0 0 0 OSU-CHS 1 4 0 3 -3 ECU 43 41 4 2 2 NSU 97 90 27 20 7 NWOSU 56 43 16 3 13 RSU 78 26 71 20 51 SEOSU 61 52 23 14 9 SWOSU 94 61 51 18 33 UCO 135 89 53 7 46 CU 36 48 3 15 -12 LU 41 39 12 10 2 OPSU 42 32 19 9 10 USAO 34 25 10 1 9 CASC 37 35 11 9 2 CSC 61 27 40 6 34 EOSC 56 34 27 5 22 MSC 32 31 10 9 1 NEOAMC 87 55 46 14 32 NOC 54 40 31 17 14 OCCC 68 69 36 37 -1 RCC 62 31 41 10 31 Rose 82 64 41 23 18 SSC 31 24 12 5 7 TCC 107 99 62 54 8 WOSC 50 14 41 5 36

System Total 2,114 1,656 916 459 457


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OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION 655 Research Parkway, Oklahoma City

MINUTES

Six Hundred Eighty-Fifth Meeting

September 15, 2005

OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION 655 Research Parkway, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Minutes of the Six Hundred Eighty-Fifth Meeting September 15, 2005

CONTENTS

Page Announcement of filing of meeting and posting of the agenda ......................................................................... 18542 Call to order....................................................................................................................................................... 18542 Minutes of the previous meeting ....................................................................................................................... 18542 Report of the Chairman ..................................................................................................................................... 18542 Report of the Chancellor.................................................................................................................................... 18543 Introduction of New President........................................................................................................................... 18543 New Programs ................................................................................................................................................... 18543 Program Deletions ............................................................................................................................................. 18544 Accreditation ..................................................................................................................................................... 18544 Electronic Media ............................................................................................................................................... 18544 Disability Survey Report ................................................................................................................................... 18545 ACT Data........................................................................................................................................................... 18545 Student Information Portal ................................................................................................................................ 18545 E&G Budget Allocation .................................................................................................................................... 18545 Endowment........................................................................................................................................................ 18547 EPSCoR............................................................................................................................................................. 18547 Master Lease Program....................................................................................................................................... 18547 Investment ......................................................................................................................................................... 18547 Allocation .......................................................................................................................................................... 18547 Concurrent Enrollment ...................................................................................................................................... 18548 Katrina ............................................................................................................................................................... 18548 Grantsmanship................................................................................................................................................... 18548 Gear Up ............................................................................................................................................................. 18548 Personnel ........................................................................................................................................................... 18549 State Regents’ Meetings .................................................................................................................................... 18549 Commendations ................................................................................................................................................. 18549 Executive Session .............................................................................................................................................. 18549 SBC v. OneNet .................................................................................................................................................. 18550 Consent Docket ................................................................................................................................................. 18550 Reports............................................................................................................................................................... 18551 Report of the Committees.................................................................................................................................. 18552 New Business .................................................................................................................................................... 18552 Announcement of Next Regular Meeting.......................................................................................................... 18552 Adjournment...................................................................................................................................................... 18552

OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION Research Park, Oklahoma City

Minutes of the Six Hundred Eighty-Fifth Meeting of the

Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education September 15, 2005

1. ANNOUNCEMENT OF FILING OF MEETING NOTICE AND POSTING OF THE

AGENDA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETING ACT. The Oklahoma State

Regents for Higher Education held their regular meeting at 9 a.m. on Thursday, September 15,

2005, at the State Regents’ Offices in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Notice of the meeting had been

filed with the Secretary of State on November 3, 2004. A copy of the agenda for the meeting had

been posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Act.

2. CALL TO ORDER. Regent Hunter called the meeting to order and presided. Present for the

meeting were State Regents Bill Burgess, Ron White, Stuart Price, Jody Parker, Ike Glass, Carl

Renfro, Jimmy Harrel, and Cheryl Hunter. State Regent John Massey was unable to attend the

meeting.

3. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING. Regent Harrel made a motion, seconded by

Regent Parker, to approve the minutes of the State Regents’ Special Meeting on June 29 and the

State Regents’ Regular Meeting on June 30. Voting for the motion were Regents Price, Parker,

Renfro, Harrel, and Hunter. Voting against the motion were none.

4. REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN. Chairman Hunter announced that Dr. Robert Todd, President

of Oklahoma City Community College, was retiring after many years of service due to health

reasons. Dr. Paul Sechrist, Vice President for Academic Affairs, will serve as Interim President

for the college. Chairman Hunter also announced that Dr. Bill Cole, President of East Central

University, is being inducted into the Oklahoma Educators Hall of Fame; Dr. Cindy Ross,

President of Cameron University, was inducted into the Oklahoma State University College of

Education Hall of Fame; and Dr. Larry Williams, President of Northeastern State University, is

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being inducted into the Higher Education Hall of Fame. Chairman Hunter will represent the State

Regents at the Higher Education Hall of Fame induction event on October 18, 2005, as well as

the “College Costs: Making Opportunity Affordable” National Summit on November 2, 2005.

Chairman Hunter noted the work of State System institutions to assist in relief efforts after

Hurricane Katrina. She also noted several Oklahoma institutions that have made an effort to work

with institutions in Iraq in order to rebuild higher education in the Middle East. Regent Hunter

announced the annual Regents Education Program conference will be held on September 21.

5. REPORT OF THE CHANCELLOR. Chancellor Risser discussed the importance of

technology in the classroom and demonstrated how effective interactive technology can be to

communicate a wide variety of information. His presentation showed the impact of higher

education on Oklahoma including economic and social.

6. INTRODUCTION OF NEW PRESIDENT. Chairman Hunter recognized Dr. JoAnn Haysbert,

President of Langston University. Chancellor Risser introduced her as the unanimous choice of

the A&M Board and the first female president of Langston University. President Haysbert

thanked the State Regents for the opportunity to speak and outlined her vision for Langston

University including focusing on programs of distinction, closing the digital divide, incorporating

more distance education, involving the community and raising private funds. Regent Price asked

about her vision for Langston in Tulsa and President Haysbert said that she wants to evaluate

programs of distinction there including entrepreneurship.

7. NEW PROGRAMS. Regent Price made a motion, seconded by Regent Harrel, to approve the

following requests for new programs. Regent Hunter commented on the increase in health care

related programs at Oklahoma State University – Oklahoma City to which Associate Vice

Chancellor Phil Moss responded that this is in response to workforce needs.

a. The University of Oklahoma requested to offer the Bachelor of Arts in Chinese.

b. Rogers State University requested to offer the Associate in Arts in Legal Assisting.

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c. Oklahoma State University – Oklahoma City requested to offer the Associate in Applied

Science in Radiography as a cooperative agreement with Metro Technology Centers.

Voting for the motion were Regents Parker, Renfro, Harrel, Hunter, and Price. Voting against the

motion were none.

8. PROGRAM DELETIONS. Regent Parker made a motion, seconded by Regent Renfro, to

approve the following institutional requests for program deletions.

• Rogers State University requested to delete the Certificate in EMS-Paramedic, Certificate

in EMT-Intermediate, and Associate in Applied Science in Legal Assistant.

• Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College requested to delete the Associate in Applied

Science in Electronics.

• Oklahoma City Community College requested to delete the Associate in Applied Science

in Telecommunication Technology.

• Oklahoma State University Technical Branch – Okmulgee requested to delete the

Associate in Applied Science in Shoe-Boot-Saddle.

• Tulsa Community College requested to delete the Associate in Applied Science in

Surveying Technology.

Voting for the motion were Regents Renfro, Harrel, Hunter, Price, and Parker. Voting against the

motion were none.

9. ACCREDITATION. Regent Parker made a motion, seconded by Regent Harrel, to approve the

accreditation of the Edmond Language Institute (ELI) and the English Language Center (ELC) –

Edmond for four years. Voting for the motion were Regents Harrel, Hunter, Price, Parker, and

Renfro. Voting against the motion were none.

10. ELECTRONIC MEDIA. Regent Price made a motion, seconded by Regent Renfro, to accept

the “best practices” review and grant continuing approval to Carl Albert State College to offer

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degree programs via electronic media. Voting for the motion were Regents Hunter, Price, Parker,

Renfro, and Harrel. Voting against the motion were none.

11. DISABILITY SURVEY REPORT. Vice Chancellor Kermit McMurry and Dr. Kathryn Gage,

Chair of the Council on Student Affairs presented this report. Regent Renfro made a motion,

seconded by Regent Harrel, to accept the Council on Student Affairs 2005 Disability Survey

Report along with recommendations contained in the report. Voting for the motion were Regents

Price, Parker, Renfro, Harrel, and Hunter. Voting against the motion were none.

12. ACT DATA. Associate Vice Chancellor Dolores Mize presented the ACT results for the high

school graduating class of 2005. This item was presented for Regents information only. Regent

Harrel asked about how remediation is being addressed in the senior year. Dr. Mize described

how this is being done in Ponca City using EPAS and GEAR UP. Regent Price commented that

the ACT preparation provided on the student information portal could be used by students to

identify and address academic deficiencies.

13. STUDENT INFORMATION PORTAL. Chancellor Risser made a presentation showing how

the student information portal will assist students, parents, institutions, school counselors, and

other agencies. He explained that no higher education state appropriations will be used.

Associate Vice Chancellor Moss described how this projects is part of the 2005 Public Agenda,

the process used to develop the project, and how institutions will benefit from this initiative.

Regent White asked if institutions could use their own virtual tours which Dr. Moss confirmed.

Regent Harrel made a motion, seconded by Regent Parker, to approve the recommended vendor

for the Student Information Portal. Voting for the motion were Regents Parker, Glass, Renfro,

Harrel, Hunter, Burgess, White, and Price. Voting against the motion were none.

14. E&G BUDGET ALLOCATIONS.

a. Regent White made a motion, seconded by Regent Glass, to approve the reimbursement

of $1,377,310 as shown in Resolution No. 4581 for resident teacher professional

development and authorize the Chancellor to approve revised budgets for State System

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Institutions to incorporate the reimbursement. Voting for the motion were Regents Glass,

Renfro, Harrel, Hunter, Burgess, White, Price, and Parker. Voting against the motion

were none.

b. Regent White made a motion, seconded by Regent Renfro, to approve the following

grants totaling $276,400 to three State System institutions.

• Langston University in the amount of $40,000 for “Langston University

Sponsored 4-H Programs.”

• Northwestern Oklahoma State University in the amount of $120,000 for

“Northwest Oklahoma Professional Development Center for State Pilot

Program.”

• Oklahoma Panhandle State University in the amount of $116,400 for “Cattle

Tagging for Security at Maximum Profit.”

Voting for the motion were Regents Renfro, Harrel, Hunter, White, Price, Parker, and

Glass. Voting against the motion were none.

c. Steve Rhines, Director of Legal Affairs for the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation

introduced Bruce Roe, University of Oklahoma; Steve Marck, Oklahoma State

University; and Joe Bouten, Noble Foundation, and presented the project conducted by

the Consortium for Legume Research to combat cotton root rot disease in alfalfa. Regent

Burgess made a motion, seconded by Regent Harrel, to approve the allocation of

$750,000 for the first year of the three-year research initiative. Voting for the motion

were Regents Harrel, Hunter, Burgess, White, Price, Parker, Glass, and Renfro. Voting

against the motion were none.

d. Regent Harrel made a motion, seconded by Regent Glass, to approve an allocation in the

amount of $25,975 to the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma to support its

application for membership in the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC).

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Voting for the motion were Regents Hunter, White, Price, Parker, Glass, Renfro, and

Harrel. Voting against the motion were none.

e. Regent White made a motion, seconded by Regent Harrel, to approve an allocation of

$85,000 to the University of Oklahoma for the Political Communication Center. Voting

for the motion were Regents White, Price, Parker, Glass, Renfro, Harrel, and Hunter.

Voting against the motion were none.

15. ENDOWMENT. Regent White made a motion, seconded by Regent Harrel, to approve a

distribution in the amount of $9,676,926.21 for fiscal year 2005 and $11,677,931.94 for prior

years’ carryover for institutional expenditure from eligible Endowment Trust Fund accounts.

Voting for the motion were Regents Price, Parker, Glass, Renfro, Harrel, Hunter, and White.


16. EPSCOR. Regent White made a motion, seconded by Regent Harrel, to approve the appointment

of Mike Carolina, Executive Director for the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science

and Technology (OCAST), to the EPSCoR Advisory Committee. Voting for the motion were

Regents Parker, Glass, Renfro, Harrel, Hunter, White, and Price. Voting against the motion were

none.

17. MASTER LEASE PROGRAM. Regent White made a motion, seconded by Regent Parker, to

approve projects from three entities totaling approximately $5.6 million. Voting for the motion

were Regents Glass, Renfro, Harrel, Hunter, White, Price, and Parker. Voting against the motion

were none.

18. INVESTMENT. Regent Parker made a motion, seconded by Regent Renfro, to approve the

selection of Regent Parker made a motion, seconded by Regent Renfro, to approve the selection

of Barclays Global Investors International Equity Alpha Tilts Fund B and Pyrford International

Equity as managers. Voting for the motion were Regents Renfro, Harrel, Hunter, White, Price,

Parker, and Glass. Voting against the motion were none.

19. ALLOCATION.

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a. Regent White made a motion, seconded by Regent Harrel, to approve the allocation of

$423,930.70 each to Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma from

revenue collected through the Higher Education Facilities Revolving Fund. Voting for the

motion were Regents Harrel, Hunter, White, Price, Parker, Glass, and Renfro. Voting

against the motion were none.

b. Regent White made a motion, seconded by Regent Harrel, to approve the allocation of

$837,351.98 each to the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences and the

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center from revenue collected from the taxes

placed on the sale of cigarettes and tobacco products. Voting for the motion were Regents

Hunter, White, Price, Parker, Glass, Renfro, and Harrel. Voting against the motion were

none.

20. CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT. Regent White made a motion, seconded by Regent Parker,

to approve a pilot program for concurrent enrollment tuition waivers for the 2005 fall and 2006

spring semesters and to conduct a comprehensive study. Voting for the motion were Regents

White, Price, Parker, Glass, Renfro, Harrel, and Hunter. Voting against the motion were none.

20.1 KATRINA. Regent White made a motion, seconded by Regent Renfro, to approve a fall 2005

tuition waiver exception for students affected by Hurricane Katrina. Voting for the motion were

Regents Price, Parker, Glass, Renfro, Harrel, Hunter, and White. Voting against the motion were

none.

21. GRANTSMANSHIP. Dr. Dolores Mize described the programs offered by State Regents’ staff

to promote grantsmanship in State System institutions.

22. GEAR UP. Dr. Mize described the new GEAR UP grant and introduced GEAR UP staff.

Regents thanked the staff and applauded their work. Regent Parker made a motion, seconded by

Regent Glass, to accept the second phase of the federal GEAR UP grant from the U.S.

Department of Education. Voting for the motion were Regents Parker, Glass, Renfro, Hunter,

Burgess, White, and Price. Voting against the motion were none.

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23. PERSONNEL. Regent Renfro made a motion, seconded by Regent Price, to ratify the hiring of

an Associate Vice Chancellor for Budget and Finance and an Assistant Vice Chancellor for Board

Relations. Voting for the motion were Regents Glass, Renfro, Hunter, Burgess, White, Price, and

Parker. Voting against the motion were none.

24. STATE REGENTS’ MEETINGS. Regent Renfro made a motion, seconded by Regent Price, to

approve, as amended from the posted agenda, the following times and dates for the State Regents’

regular meetings in 2006:

• 9 a.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2006

• 9 a.m. on Friday, February 17, 2006

• 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2006

• 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2006

• 1 p.m. on Friday, May 26, 2006

• 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2006

• 9 a.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2006

• 9 a.m. on Thursday, October 26, 2006

• 9 a.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2006

Voting for the motion were Regents Renfro, Hunter, Burgess, White, Price, Parker, and Glass.


25. COMMENDATIONS. Regent Parker made a motion, seconded by Regent White, to recognize

State Regents’ staff for service and recognitions on state and national projects. Voting for the

motion were Regents Hunter, Burgess, White, Price, Parker, Glass, and Renfro. Voting against

the motion were none.

25.1 EXECUTIVE SESSION. Regent Renfro made a motion, seconded by Regent Price, that the

State Regents go into executive session for confidential discussion with attorneys. Voting for the

motion were Regents Burgess, White, Price, Parker, Glass, Renfro, and Hunter. Voting against

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the motion were none. Voting to return to open session were Regents White, Parker, Glass,

Renfro, Harrel, Hunter, and Burgess.

25.2 SBC V. ONENET. Regent Burgess made a motion, seconded by Regent Renfro, to retain Mike

Burrage as outside counsel in the matter of SBC v. State Regents. Voting for the motion were

Regents Parker, Glass, Renfro, Harrel, Hunter, Burgess, and White. Voting against the motion

were none.

25.3 BENEFITS. Regent Burgess made a motion, seconded by Regent White, to authorize

submission of documentation regarding retirement plan. Voting for the motion were Regents

Glass, Renfro, Harrel, Hunter, Burgess, White, and Parker. Voting against the motion were none.

26. CONSENT DOCKET. Regent Harrel made a motion, seconded by Regent White, to approve the

following consent docket items:

a. Programs.

(1) Approval of institutional requests for program modifications.

(2) Ratification of institutional requests for program modifications.

b. Ratification of request for cooperative agreements.

c. Approval of institutional requests for final approval and review schedule extensions for

existing programs.

d. Ratification of institutional requests for changes in academic nomenclature.

e. Ratification of institutional requests to provide off-campus courses.

f. Approval of institutional requests for degree program inventory reconciliation.

g. Ratification of capital allotments.

h. Agency Operations

(1) Ratification of purchases of $25,000 and above.

(2) Approval of personnel positions.

i. Contract/Agreement.

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(1) Ratification of FY 2006 agreement with the State Board of Career and

Technology Education.

(2) Approval of contract extensions for Hammond and Associates for investment

management services.

j. Acceptance of supplemental grant funds.

k. Approval of changes to the Policy on Committees.

l. Ratification of credit offerings for the Regents Education Program.

m. Degree Requests.

(1) Ratification of an honorary degree request from Northwestern Oklahoma State

University.

(2) Ratification of a posthumous degree request from Rose State College.

Voting for the motion were Regents Price, Parker, Glass, Renfro, Harrel, Hunter, Burgess, and

White. Voting against the motion were none.

27. REPORTS. Regent Parker made a motion, seconded by Regent Harrel, to accept the following

reports:

a. Programs.

(1) State Report on Program Requests

(2) Annual Report for Program Requests

b. Academic Policy Exceptions Quarterly Report

c. MTRC Budget

d. 2003-04 Degrees Conferred in Oklahoma Higher Education

e. Financial Operations Report

f. Student Cost Survey FY 2006

g. Tuition and Fees Book

h. Cash Reserve Report for FY 2006

i. Heartland Scholarship Fund – 2004-05 Year End Report

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j. Publications

Voting for the motion were Regents Parker, Glass, Renfro, Harrel, Hunter, Burgess, White, and

Price. Voting against the motion were none.

28. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEES.

a. Academic Affairs and Social Justice and Student Services Committees. Regent Glass

reported that the Committee discussed the next legislative agenda in addition to the items

acted on during the meeting.

b. Budget and Audit Committee. Regent White reported that the Committee discussed the

next legislative agenda in addition to the items acted on during the meeting.

c. Strategic Planning and Personnel Committee. Regent Renfro reported that the

Committee discussed legislative issues in addition to the items acted on during the

meeting. Regent Hunter thanked the Committee for all the time they devoted to the

selection of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Board Relations.

d. Technology Committee. Regent Burgess reported that the Committee discussed the

status of a federal grant and the National LamdaRail.

e. Investment Committee. Regent Parker reported that the Committee discussed the

contract with Hammond Associates and investment issues.

29. NEW BUSINESS. No new business was brought before the Regents.

30. ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEXT REGULAR MEETING. Chairman Hunter announced that the

next regular meeting of the State Regents would be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2005,

at Seminole State College.

31. ADJOURNMENT. With no additional items to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.

ATTEST:

________________________________ ________________________________

Cheryl Hunter, Chairman Bill Burgess, Secretary

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