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Example of how to fill out the Senate UG Program Proposal Form

(CPE questions only)

NEW UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE: Example of how to fill out the Senate UG Program Proposal Form


1d* Degree Type (BA, BS, etc.): (Ex. Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Health Studies, etc.)

Bachelor of Arts 1e* Program name: (Interior Design, Social Work, etc.)

XY and Z 1f* CIP Code: (provided by Undergraduate Council chair): 00.000 If this will be a joint program or a program with another institution, contact Director of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness: [email protected] 1h* Requested effective date: ___ Semester after approval or __X_Specific Date 8/25/2015 (Programs are typically made effective for the semester following approval. No program will be made effective unless all approvals, up through and including Board of Trustees and CPE approval, are received.) 1j* Contact Information (Individual responsible for submission of, completion of, and answering questions about the proposal) Name: Dr. Jon Jane Doe Title: Co-Director; Associate Professor Email: [email protected] Phone: 859-257-1111

2a* Provide a brief description of the proposed program. (300 word limit)

The XYZ BA is a liberal arts approach to population health and will provide students with social science career interests and orientations a competitive advantage in obtaining employment in rapidly expanding health and health care fields through an emphasis on understanding relationships between the global and political economy, social problems and inequalities, and the health and wellbeing of populations, as well communication, problem solving and critical thinking skills. The XYZ BA will also provide an advantage to students who plan to continue their education through graduate or professional programs. The degree combines existing coursework in the Colleges of XYZ and ABC and the ZZZ Program in the College of QQQ plus it draws on the combined expertise of faculty with a diversity of interests in the health of populations in Kentucky, the U.S. and globally.

SECTION A – INFORMATION REQUIRED BY UNIVERSITY SENATE 1. Basic Information: Program Background and Overview

2. Program Overview

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2c* List all the intended student learning outcomes (SLOs) of the proposed program and include the SLO for the Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR). (More detailed information will be addressed in a subsequent question.) (300 word limit) For example, you can use The Degree Qualifications Profile as a guide. The profile describes five areas of

learning – broad, integrative knowledge; specialized knowledge; intellectual skills; applied learning; and civic learning - that students should be able to meet at the associate, bachelor, and master’s degree levels. This work is related to the Bologna Process which has outlined academic quality standards to ensure comparaibility of degrees throughout Europe.

Explain how the curriculum achieves the program-level student learning outcomes by describing the relationship between the overall curriculum or the major curricular components and the program objectives.

~ You may provide a narrative, a visual (chart, table, graphic), or both that demonstrates the relationships between corse-level student learning outcomes and program-level student learning outcomes.

The Student Learning Outcomes for the BA in XYZ will be: 1. Understand and apply the core principles of a social science approach to population health 2. Articulate the social and political structures that produce and sustain health disparities 3. Explain the complexity of pathways that promote, constrain, and/or mediate relationships among

biological and social factors in the production of health outcomes. 4. Analyze patterns of health inequalities and evaluate the strength and significance of associations

between social factors and population health outcomes. 5. Apply knowledge from degree coursework to develop and/or assess policies and interventions for

reducing health disparities and/or improving population health. In addition, each of the three concentrations has an associated learning outcome:

6. Global health: Explain patterns of global health inequalities and how these are linked to both global and local cultures, political systems, and social inequalities.

7. Health ecologies: Articulate how the physical, social, and resource environments in which individuals are embedded influence health behaviors and outcomes.

8. Social inequalities: Describe social institutions that reproduce inequality over time and identify how individual and community resources can be leveraged to produce social change

2g* Does the program allow for any tracks (a.k.a. options)? __X__Yes ____No If “Yes,” name the track(s). (Specific course requirements will be described in section 7 below) Track #1: ABC Track Track #2: DEF Track Track #3: Track #4: Track #5: Track #6:

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For questions about alternative delivery modes, please contact the Distance Learning Programs and E-Learning office on campus. Per the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC) definition of distance education, distance education is a formal educational process in which the majority of the instruction (interaction between students and instructors and among students) in a course occurs when students and instructors are not in the same place. Instruction may be synchronous or asynchronous. 3a* Initially, what percentage of the proposed program’s core courses will be offered via distance learning? (check one) ___0% __X_1% - 24% ___25% - 49% ___50% - 74% ___75% - 99% ___100%

NOTE: Programs in which 25% or more of the program will be offered via distance learning may need to submit a http://www.sacscoc.org/SubstantiveChange.asp to SACS-COC. Please contact [email protected] for assistance. The prospectus is required by SACS, but it is NOT required for Senate review.

3b* If any percentage of the program will be offered via the alternative learning formats below, check all that apply, below: __X__ Distance learning

__X__ Courses that combine various modes of interaction, such as face-to-face, videoconferencing, audio-conferencing, mail, telephone, fax, email, interactive television, or World Wide Web

____ Technology-enhanced instruction ____ Evening/weekend/early morning classes ____ Accelerated courses ____ Instruction at nontraditional locations, such as employer worksite ____ Courses with multiple entry, exit, and reentry points ____ Courses with “rolling” entrance and completion times, based on self-pacing ____ Modularized courses

3. Delivery Mode

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4a* Will the program’s home educational unit require new or additional faculty? __X__Yes ___No If “Yes,” provide a plan to ensure that appropriate faculty resources are available, either within UK or externally, to support the program. Note whether they will be part-time or full-time faculty. (150 word limit) The Dean is dedicating resources to support adding two new full-time faculty to the XYZ Program. If “No,” explain why. (150 word limit) If “Yes,” when will the faculty be appointed? (150 word limit)

Summer 2015 4d. Fill out the faculty roster below for full-time and part-time faculty teaching in the proposed program.

SACS-COC Faculty Roster Form1

NAME

FT (full-

time) or PT

(part-time)

FACULTY CIP CODE

(to be completed by the Office of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness

Staff)

COURSES TAUGHT Include term, course prefix, number and title, and credit hours. Identify courses as

D = developmental UN=undergraduate nontransferable UT=undergraduate transferable G = graduate

ACADEMIC DEGREES AND COURSEWORK

List relevant courses taught, including institution and major.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Note qualifications and

comment how they pertain to courses taught.

Jordan Jones, PhD

F XYZ 201 Theory of Stat Spr 13 XYZ 260 Applied XYZ - Spr 13 XYZ 380 Probability Fall 13 XYZ 350 Theory of Probability Fall 13

PhD, 1989, University of Kentucky, XYZ Philosophy MS, 1984, University of New Mexico, Public Administration

Sam Smith, PhD

F XYZ 220 Theory of XYZ Spr 13 XYZ 310 XYZ Analysis Spr 13 XYZ 320 Advanced XYZ Fall 13 XYZ 365 History of XYZ Fall 13

PhD, 1992, Ohio State University, XYZ MBA, 1988, University of Cincinnati, Business Administration

Ricky Riddell, PhD

PT XYZ 101 Intro to XYZ Spr 14 XYZ 112 Overview XYZ Spr 14

PhD, 2011, University of Tennessee, XYZ Policy MS, 2008, University of New Mexico, Public Administration

Tyler Thomas, PhD

PT XYZ 101 Intro to XYZ Fall 13 XYZ 110 Fundamentals of XYZ Spr 14

PhD, 2011, University of Tennessee, XYZ Policy MA, 2008, University of New Mexico, Public Administration

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7h* Program Major Core Courses (Required for all students in the program and

includes pre-major and pre-professional courses. Check the appropriate box to describe the course as either “program core” or “pre-major/pre-professional”.)

Not Applicable

Prefix & Number Course Title

Type of Course

Credit Hours Course Status

XYZ 101

Intro to XYZ X Pgm Core Pre-major/prof

3 Existing

Course Description: This course provides students with an introduction to the concepts and practices of the XYZ environment. Students will gain a better understanding of how XYZ functions in society and will discover methods of finding, accessing, evaluating, and using different XYZ sources in an effective and productive manner. XYZ 110

Fundamentals of XYZ X Pgm Core Pre-major/prof 3

Existing (needs change)

Course Description: This course is designed to teach the fundamental concepts of XYZ in ways relevant to professional practice in the XYZ professions. XYZ 112

Overview of XYZ X Pgm Core Pre-major/prof

3 New

Course Description: This course provides students with a basic understanding of the XYZ environment, as well as an understanding of the differences in the behavior, needs, and uses of various user groups. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to critically evaluate and employ XYZ sources.

Total Core Courses Credit Hours: 9

7k* Does the program include any guided electives (If “No,” indicate & proceed to 7n.) __ X __Yes ____No Program guided electives are available to all students in the program and are organized as groups of elective courses, from which a student chooses on (or two, or three, etc.).

7m* Program Guided Electives1 (Guided electives for all students in the program.) Not Applicable

Prefix & Number Course Title Credit

Hours Course Status

XYZ 310 XYZ Analysis 3 Existing

XYZ 320 Advanced XYZ 3 Existing

Total Credit Hours as Guided Electives: 6

7. Specific Course Requirements

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7o* What is the total number of credit hours in free electives?

7q Courses for a program’s track(s). Check the appropriate box to describe the course as either “a core course for the track” or “an elective course for the track.” (Click HERE for a template for additional tracks.)

Not Applicable

Prefix & Number Course Title Credit

Hrs Course Status

Track Name: ABC Track: At least 6 credit hours of the Track Core and 6 credit hours of Track Electives as follows:

ABC 303 Introduction ABC X Track Core Track Elective 3 Existing

ABC 304 Intermediate ABC X Track Core Track Elective 3 Existing

ABC 400 Advanced ABC Track Core X Track Elective 3 Existing

ABC 450 Capstone ABC Track Core X Track Elective 3 Existing

Total Credit Hours Track (includes core and elective requirements): 12

Example of additional Track(s) which would be completed on the template linked above and appended as a PDF to the form.

Track Name: DEF Track: At least 9 credit hours of the Track Core and 3 credit hours of Track Electives as follows:

DEF 303 Introduction DEF X Track Core Track Elective 3 Existing

DEF 304 Intermediate DEF X Track Core Track Elective 3 Existing

DEF 400 Advanced DEF Track Core X Track Elective 3 Existing

DEF 450 Capstone DEF Track Core X Track Elective 3 Existing

Total Credit Hours Track (includes core and elective requirements): 12

7n* Program Free Electives (Free electives for all students in the program which includes general elective hours required by college and/or University e.g. UK Core for degree completion. The courses are not grouped and are sometimes described as “student must take three courses at the 300-level or above.”)

Not Applicable

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10a* Highlight any distinctive qualities of the proposed program. (300 word limit)

For instance: • Are any of your faculty nationally or internationally recognized for expertise in this field? • Does this program build on the expertise of an existing locally, nationally or internationally recognized

program at your institution? • Do you have any specialized research facilities or equipment that are uniquely suited to this program?

Many of the XYZ affiliated faculty are nationally and internationally recognized experts in the social and natural sciences, including anthropology, sociology, geography and human biology. The collaborative nature of this degree links these experts with experts in the College of ZYX as well, which will situate UK at the forefront of innovative, inter-disciplinary programs in population-based alphabet disparities and public welfare. The XYZ program has recently acquired a specialized piece of equipment that is uniquely suited to the study and research required for the XYZ program.

10b* What are the intended student learning outcomes (SLOs) of the proposed program? (Address one or more of the five areas of learning – broad, integrative knowledge; specialized knowledge; intellectual skills; applied learning; and civic learning.) (300 word limit)

The Student Learning Outcomes for the B.A. in XYZ will be: • Understand and apply the core principles of a XYZ approach to population health • Articulate the social and political structures that produce and sustain health disparities • Explain the complexity of pathways that promote, constrain, and/or mediate relationships

among biological and social factors in the production of health outcomes. • Analyze patterns of health inequalities and evaluate the strength and significance of

associations between social factors and population health outcomes. • Apply knowledge from degree coursework to develop and/or assess policies and interventions

for reducing health disparities and/or improving population health.

10c Clearly state the student admission, and retention, and completion standards designed to encourage high quality. (300 word limit)

Admission Requirements: 1. Applicants must submit a formal applicaton to the Undergraduate Admissions Office indicating XYZ as you rmajor; 2. Applicants must meet the minimum criteria for admission to the University as specified in the Bulletin, the XYZ program requires a minimum of a 2.0 gpa on a 4.0 scale for eligibility into the program; 3. Applicants must successfully complete the aptitude tensting deisnated by the XYZ program.

Retention Requirements 1. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA on all program coursework. 2. Earning a C or lower on any program coursework results in academic probation and the student must retake the course; if a student earns a second grade of C or lower, the student may be dismissed from program.

SECTION B – INFORMATION REQUIRED BY CPE and SACS 10. Program Overview – Program Quality and Student Success

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10d Describe how the proposed program will articulate with related programs in the state. It should describe the extent to which student transfer has been explored and coordinated with other institutions. Attach all draft articulation agreements related to this proposed program. (300 word limit)

Many of the potential career opportunities will provide work-study and internship possibilities for the students. There will also be opportunities for the students to collaborate with various non-profit groups located in Lexington and the state. The students will be introduced to the many possibilities for collaborations in XYZ 201 and XYZ 202 and encouraged to begin their optional independent study activities as early as possible. After the XYZ Program is established, student exchange programs will be developed with other KY institutions. Other KY institutions have unique expertise and capabilities that would be valuable for UK XYZ students to obtain. Likewise, the XYZ Program could provide similar opportunities to students from other institutions. Collaborative exchanges with these institutions will be sought once the XYZ Program is sufficiently established to host off-campus students, and provide support for XYZ students to travel to other institutions. Collaborations with leading programs outside of KY will be important for the growth of the XYZ Program, student development and the generation of new ideas for courses and engagement activities. One opportunity would be to have one of our faculty visit the host institution to give a seminar and to observe their XYZ program. After the UK XYZ Program is established it should become a host to students from other institutions leading to a mutually beneficial two-way exchange.

10e Identify the applicant pool and how applicants will be reached. (300 word limit)

High School seniors will be provided information about the XYZ BA Program at the beginning of the fall semester before they graduate. The College maintains a list of contacts for a large number of high school advisors and teachers. The advisors will be contacted by email typically by mid-August each year. The advisors will be provided a complete listing and description of all College majors in an electronic preview book. This book will include the XYZ program, the potential careers available to XYZ graduates, and a link to the program website where more detailed information can be obtained. Additionally, College recruiters will provide information to students attending UK See Blue Preview Nights and Come See For Yourself Events throughout the fall semester and beginning of the spring semester.

11a* (similar to question 2b) List the objectives of the proposed program. These objectives should deal with the specific institutional and societal needs that the program will address. (300 word limit) Societal needs encompasses social, economic, environmental, and other needs at the local through global levels.

• To respond to the Commonwealth’s need to reduce acute and chronic disease morbidity and mortality by understanding and improving population health in its communities.

• To respond to the increasing need for well-trained, entry-level employees in population health in city, state and federal government organizations, nonprofits and public and private health care sectors.

• To create the opportunity for the University of Kentucky to take a leadership role in inter-disciplinary training of health and healthcare workers through collaboration among multiple departments in the College of XYZ and the College of ABC, and the ZZZ Program in the College of QQQ.

11. Mission: Centralilty to the Institution’s Mission and Consistency with State’s Goals

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11b* Explain how the program objectives above in item 11a support at least TWO aspects of UK’s institutional mission and academic strategic plan? (150 word limit) Review UK’s mission and strategic plan. Highlight which areas of the academic plan will be

accomplished through implementation of this program.

The proposed program is directly aligned with the University of Kentucky’s Mission Statement and Strategic Plan by providing students with an understanding of the interrelationships between society and our global environment. UK Goal 1: The university’s strategic plan directs that programs prepare students for leading roles in an innovation driven economy and global society. In addition, the program addresses Strategy 6.1 of the statewide postsecondary education strategic agenda by focusing on the the advancement of new knowledge and enlightenment.

11c* How do the program objectives above in item 11a support at least TWO aspects of the Council on Postsecondary Education’s (CPE) Strategic Agenda and the statewide implementation plan? (300 word limit)

The state’s strategic plan for postsecondary education focuses on four areas. Please choose which area(s) your proposed program relates to along with which policy objective(s) that your proposed program will address.

College readiness – Will the program increase the number of college-ready Kentuckians entering postsecondary education? Will it increase the number of college-ready GED graduates? Will it increase the effectiveness of Kentucky’s K-12 teachers and school leaders?

Student success – Does this program increase high-quality degree production and completion rates and close achievement gaps, particularly for lower-income, underprepared, and underrepresented minority students? Does this program decrease financial barriers to college access and completion.

Research, economic, and community development: Does this program increase educational attainment and quality of life in Kentucky communities through regional stewardship, public service, and community outreach?

Efficiency and innovation: Does this program increase academic productivity through program innovations? Does this program maximize the use of postsecondary and adult education resources?

This degree program will directly address one of the state's most pressing concerns, the health and well-being of Kentuckians. The Strategic Agenda states that it wishes to (6.1.) "Support the critical role that the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville play in the creation of new knowledge and recognize universities and faculty members for the advancement of knowledge and enlightenment." New knowledge in the field of pubic health is an urgent need for the Commonwealth, a need this program will address. Furthermore, the program meets the criteria of 6.2.: "Support collaborative research efforts that leverage university expertise, lead to research investments and commercialization in high-growth or emerging areas, and are aligned with business and industry growth." The XYZ degree is a truly interdisciplinary program that draws on the expertise of several different areas within the University of Kentucky. We believe the program will position our students at the forefront of this emerging field of study, one that promises to be high-growth throughout the nation.

11d* Is an approval letter from an Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) required? __ Yes _X_ No (For example: any program leading to teacher, principal, or superintendent certification, rank change, etc.) If Yes, please append a PDF version of the letter to this form.

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12a* How will the program support or be supported by other programs within the institution? (For example, shared faculty, shared courses, collaborative research, etc.) (300 word limit)

We expect this program will serve students in other health and sociology areas such as health management, preventive medicine, environmental health, sociology, health society and populations. Many of the courses will be cross-listed with other departments, providing a cross-fertilization of ideas and foci for students and faculty.

12b What will be the projected “faculty/student in major” ratio? (300 word limit)

The proposed faculty-to-student ratio will be 1:6. Based on the XYZ Acceditation supervision requirements, the highest faculty-to-student ratio can be 1:10; therefore, to remain an “approved course sequence” by XYZ Acceditation, the ratio will always remain below 1:10.

12c Describe the library resources available to support this program. You may attach any documentation provided to SACS. Access to the qualitative and quantitative library resources must be appropriate for the proposed program and should meet recognized standards for study at a particular level or in a particular field where such standards are available. Adequacy of electronic access, library facilities, and human resources to service the proposed program in terms of students and faculty will be considered. Sample response: The UK Libraries offers collections, services and other learning/information resources consistent with the degrees offered at the University. UK Libraries fulfills the University's educational, research, and service missions through the acquisition, organization, and preservation of relevant information resources that support the academic and research programs. The print collections are housed in the ten libraries across the campus and in the print archives. UK Libraries’ resources include: • 4 million volumes • access to 100,000 current serials, including 70,000 electronic serials accessible on and off campus • access to approximately 450 licensed networked electronic resources/databases • 550,000 electronic books accessible on and off campus • 100,000 audio/visual materials PLUS full wireless capability in all campus libraries provides access to electronic resources within library facilities. 12d Describe the physical facilities and instructional equipment available to support this program. Physical facilities and instructional equipment must be adequate to support a high quality program. The proposal must address the availability of classroom, laboratory and office space as well as any equipment needs.

The College has committed significant facilities, technical resources, and administrative support to promote the highest levels of teaching, research, and service for its faculty, staff, and students. Currently, the College has more than 32,000 sq. ft. of space to house faculty members. This space includes offices for faculty, fellows, and support personnel, a graduate student lounge, conference rooms, a College library, several rooms for duplicating and assembling teaching and research materials, and two kitchenettes. The College also receives technical support from a dedicated information technology staff of four full-time employees.

12. Resources

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All faculty members are provided with individual work stations, including PCs, printing equipment, IP telephones, filing cabinets for storing confidential records, and access to a toll-free conference line. The College makes available to faculty several new, high-capacity copy machines, fax machines, and scanners as well as a color plotting printer to produce posters for presentations and promotional efforts. Other equipment available for faculty use includes digital audio recorders, digital still and video cameras, and LCD projectors. The campus network offers licenses for office, graphics, and statistical software packages to faculty and staff, and all faculty and staff can access email, Internet, and campus libraries and databases from their work stations and from connections to the free wireless network. In addition to providing IT resources, the College supports faculty research with an administrative staff that assists with office tasks such as duplication as well as research administration, personnel management, and accounting.

13a* Provide justification and evidence to support the need and demand for this proposed program. Include any data on student demand, career opportunities at any level, or any recent trends in the discipline that necessitate a new program. (300 word limit)

• This evidence is typically in the form of surveys of potential students and/or enrollments in related programs at the institution.

• Anecdotal evidence is not sufficient. The institution must demonstrate that it has systematically gathered data, studied the data, and can reasonably estimate student demand for the program.

• Provide evidence of student demand within your area of geographic responsibility as well as the state and national levels.

Academic majors using the title of XYZ are emerging with some frequency on campuses in the U.S. Nearly 30% of schools of public health accredited by XYZ National have already established baccalaureate programs with another estimated dozen institutions working on creating a program. Additionally, twenty other colleges and universities which are not XYZ National accredited are offering undergraduate degrees. Such a major has the potential to enroll large numbers of students, as is the case at Benchmark University (enrolling more than 300 per year). Students seek opportunities for local and global application of knowledge and analytic skills, experiential learning linked to civic engagement, practice of applied ethics, problem solving, and teamwork from the “population perspective.” XYZ topics introduce a new and highly relevant approach to national and global understandings as evident by the large enrollment of students each semester in XYZ 201 Introduction to XYZ at UK.

13b Clearly state the degree completion requirements for the proposed program. (150 word limit) Degree Requirements: The College requires students to earn a minimum of 120 hours for the Bachelor of XYZ with a minimum grade-point average of 3.0. In addition, students must earn a grade of C or better in all professional public health major requirement classes.

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13c* Will this program replace or enhance any existing program(s) or tracks (or concentrations or specializations) within an existing program? __X__Yes ____No If “Yes,” explain (300 word limit): The XYZ program will replace the ABC program which was housed as a minor option in another College Unit. The new XYZ program adds a number of courses focusing on the skills required to be a professional XYZ with the technical skills to be successful in the health sciences workplace. 13d Identify the primary feeders for this program. (150 word limit)

Primary feeders of the program will be students coming from Kentucky high schools with a interest in XYZ and the many specialties within XYZ. 13e Describe the student recruitment and selection process. (300 word limit) Early in July each year the XYZ Director will meet with the College personnel responsible for advertising and recruiting to review the recruiting plan for the upcoming year. This group will develop a strategy for recruitment that builds on the successes of the previous year’s recruitment activities. Additionally, the College hosts a “open house” in the Student Center Ballroom where the XYZ program and department is advertised. During the open house prospective students can freely view poster presentations, obtain brochures and other information, and have informal conversations with faculty representatives. 13f* Specify any distinctive qualities of the proposed program. (300 word limit)

• Are any of your faculty nationally or internationally recognized for expertise in this field? • Does this program build on the expertise of an existing locally, nationally or internationally

recognized program at your institution? • Do you have any specialized research facilities or equipment that are uniquely

suited to this program?

The XYZ will be the first undergraduate public health degree offered in the state by an accredited School of Public Health. College faculty guides millions of dollars annually in collaborative research, with funding sources ranging from MNOP and EFG, to the John Doe Foundation. This extramural funding provides numerous opportunities for students to participate in some exciting, innovative and ground-breaking research. Access to faculty in five additional UK XYZ careers colleges and numerous Centers and Institutes further expands opportunities for students. Distinguished faculty members include Smith, Jones, Washington, and Green.

13g Provide any evidence of a projected net increase in total student enrollments to the campus as a result of the proposed program. (300 word limit)

We expect to enroll 15 students in Fall 2015. Our goal is to increase enrollment to 25 students within 4 years of program approval. This increase should be coupled with increased student enrollment from programs outside of UK.

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13h Project estimated student demand for the first five years of the program.

Academic Year

Number of Degrees Conferred

Majors (Headcount) – Fall Semester

2015-2016 0 15

2016-2017 0 20 2017-2018 5 20 2018-2019 10 25 2019-2020 20 25

13k* Are their similar programs in other Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) states in the nation? ___X__ Yes _____ No If “Yes,” list and explain why this new program is needed in addition to the one(s) currently in existence. (300 word limit) For Example:

• Does the proposed program differ from existing programs in terms of curriculum, focus, objectives, etc.? • Does the proposed program serve a different student population (i.e., students in a different

geographic area, non-traditional students) from existing programs? • Is the proposed program online? Are existing programs online? • Is access to existing programs limited? e.g. are other programs geographically remote from your target

student population? Are they delivered in a face-to-face format only? • Is there excess demand for existing similar programs?

University of Mid-Florida has a similar XYZ program. However, the program is mostly online with few opportunities for face-to-face instruction. UK’s XYZ program is the only one in the region which will give students from Kentucky and surrounding states XYZ courses in state-of-the-art instructional facilities.

14b* Identify both the direct and indirect methods by which the intended student learning outcomes (SLOs) will be assessed. (Please note that the assessment is at the program-level, not course-level.) (300 word limit)

This XYZ program will be directly and indirectly assessed through a variety of methods. Direct Assessments will include: (a) Application and acceptance rates to show demand and access (b) Number of students successfully completing coursework to show completion rates; and (c) Course evaluations to show effectiveness of coursework Indirect Assessments will include: (a) Passing rates of XYZ National Accrediation examination to show effectiveness of program (b) Program surveys for completers to show strengths and weaknesses of program curriculum and processes (c) Advisory committee of practitioners to ensure program is meeting practical guidelines of daily practice in XYZ.

14. Assessment and Oversight

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14c.i. Which components will be evalutated, i.e. course mapping? (300 word limit)

Although the College pursues an active evaluation and assessment plan as a routine strategy, students pursuing this minor will undergo additional assessments. The evaluation model of Donald Kirkpatrick is well suited to this purpose. The four levels of Kirkpatrick's evaluation model essentially measure: a) reaction of students (what they thought and felt about the educational experience); b) learning (the resulting increase in knowledge or capability); c) behavior (extent of behavior and capability improvement and their ability to implement or apply); d) results (the effects on the career, citizenship or career practice resulting from the student’s performance).

14c.ii. When will the components be evalutated? (150 word limit)

Reaction evaluation is how the students felt about their interactions with advisors and instructors, and personal reactions to the learning experiences. This will be done periodically (i.e., at the conclusion of each semester) by their academic advisor or the XYZ Assistant Dean for Planning and Assessment. Behavior evaluation is the extent to which the students applied their learning and changed their behavior. Students self-evaluate their competencies before and after selected courses. Results evaluation is the effect on the students’ choices after graduation. Students typically receive a one year post- graduation survey about their readiness to enter and perform well in their chosen professional work.

14c.iii. When will the data be collected? (150 word limit)

The end of Fall semester of Year 1 for coursework and internship experiences. The end of Spring semester of Year 1 for application and acceptance rates and advisory committee reviews. The end of Spring semester of Year 2 for thesis completion rates and passing rates of XYZ National Accreditation examination. Between 6-months and 1-year of completing the program, all graduates will receive the program surveys.

14c.iv. How will the data be collected? (150 word limit)

Reaction evaluation will be collected by student's academic advisor or the XYZ Assistant Dean for Planning and Assessment. Behavior evaluation will be collected by students pre and post competency self-evaluation. Results evaluation is collected by the College.

14c.v. What will be the benchmarks and/or targets to be achieved? (150 word limit)

Course evaluations will meet or exceed the College mean for overall value of course and overall value of instructor. Internship evaluations from supervisors will reflect a high level of satisfaction (i.e., score of 4 or higher out of 5 on Likert-type scale) with student performance in technical knowledge, interpersonal communication, and professionalism. The program will have a 90% or above passing rate on the XYZ National Accreditation examination.

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14c.vi. What individuals or groups will be responsible for data collection? (150 word limit)

Faculty of the XYZ program will be the primary data collectors. Internship supervisors will complete the internship evaluation, which will be delivered to the faculty. XYZ National Accreditation passing rates will be collected by the XYZNA and delivered to the director of the UK XYZ program through electronic mail.

14c.vii. How will the data and findings be shared with faculty? (150 word limit)

All data will be shared with program faculty, who will analyze and report the findings to the department and college. In addition, program faculty will share data with accrediting agency for initial accreditation, as well as continued accreditation.

14c.viii. How will the data be used for making programmatic improvements? (150 word limit)

If SLO data show that students are not performing well in coursework, faculty will make adjustments to the courses to better meet the programmatic requirements needed to prepare effective XYZ analysts. If internship supervision evaluations are poor, faculty will address ethical and professional guidelines more stringently with the students. If passing rates of XYZ National Accreditation examination are poor, faculty will re-evaluate coursework and internship experiences to determine which areas of improvement are needed. Program survey data will be used to make adjustments to the program to better prepare graduates for the job market.

14c.ix. What are the measures of teaching effectiveness? (150 word limit)

The University of Kentucky teaching evaluation is the method we will use to evaluate teaching effectiveness. Each junior faculty member is assigned a mentor (senior faculty) who will assist in evaluating instruction. Finally, the program survey for completers will ask students to evaluate the coursework and instructors following their departure from the program.

14c.x. What efforts to improve teaching effectiveness will be pursued based on these measures? (150 word limit)

Faculty can utilize UKs Center for Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT), which is designed to provide feedback and support for faculty who receive poor teaching evaluations. CELT also provides technical and instructional assistance to any faculty, regardless of evaluation, to broaden the faculty’s repertoire of effective instruction techniques. Additionally, faculty can participate in professional development activities that are directed to improvements in university teaching.

14c.xi. What are the plans to evaluate student’ post-graduate success? (150 word limit)

Students will be contacted 1-year post graduation to determine their satisfaction with the training, coursework, instructors, and overall program experiences. In addition, this survey will determine the graduates employment status, current salary range, and job satisfaction related to academic preparation.

16. Budget Funding Sources, by Year of Program (Please answer in terms of dollar amounts.)

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(Please note – all the fields in number 16 are required for the CPE’s pre-preposal form.) Cost and Funding of the Proposed Program The resource requirements and planned sources of funding of the proposed program must be detailed in order to assess the adequacy of the resources to support a quality program. This assessment is to ensure that the program will be efficient in its resource utilization and to assess the impact of this proposed program on the institution’s overall need for funds. REQUESTED BUDGET Estimate the level of new and existing resources that will be required to implement and sustain the program using the spreadsheet below. (For questions about cost and funding of the program, please contact your department chair, business officer, or associate dean for academic affairs.)

Funding Sources, by Year of Program (Please answer in terms of dollar amounts.):

Total Resources Available from Federal Sources (Federal sources include grants, earmarks, etc.)

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

New

Existing

Narrative Explanation/Justification (as applicable) 100 word limit:

NA

Total Resources Available from Other Non-State Sources (Non-state sources include philanthropies, foundations, individual donors, etc.)


New

Existing


NA

State Resources (State sources include general fund revenue, grants, pass-thru funds, etc.)


New

Existing


NA

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Funding Sources, by Year of Program CONTINUED

Internal (The source and process of allocation and reallocation should be detailed, including an analysis of the impact of the reduction on existing programs and/or organization units)


New Allocated Resources

(Existing) Reallocated Resources $500,000 $510,000 $520,200 $530,604 $541,216

Narrative Explanation/Justification (as applicable) 100 word limit: Current faculty salaries including a 2% raise each year.

Student Tuition (Describe the impact of this program on enrollment, tuition, and fees.)


New $209,400 $216,900 $299,200 $309,200 $399,000

Existing

Narrative Explanation/Justification (as applicable)

100 word limit:

These numbers are based on estimated enrollments of Yr 1=15, Yr 2 = 15, Yr 3 = 20, Yr 4 = 20, Yr 5 = 25. The dollar figure is based on4/5 in-state tuition and 1/5 out-of-state tuition.

Total Funding Sources 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

New $209,400 $216,900 $299,200 $309,200 $399,000

Existing $500,000 510,000 $520,200 $530,604 $541,216

Total Funding Sources: $709,400 $726,900 $819,400 $839,704 $940,216

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Breakdown of Budget Expenses/Requirements: (Please answer in terms of dollar amounts.):

Staff: Executive, Administrative & Managerial (Include salaries and whether new hires will be part-time or full-time)


New

Existing

Narrative Explanation/Justification (as applicable) 100 word limit: NA

Other Professional (Include salaries) 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

New

Existing


Faculty (Include salaries and whether new hires will be part-time or full-time)


New $200,000 $204,000 $208,080 $212,242 $216,487

Existing $500,000 $510,000 $520,200 $530,604 $541,216


The faculty cost reflects the two new full-time faculty lines which will be dedicated to teaching in the new program. The existing faculty costs reflect the teaching efforts of the faculty of record.

Graduate Assistants (if master’s or doctorate) (Identify the number of assistantships/stipends that will be provided AND Include the level of support for each assistantship/stipend.)


New

Existing


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Breakdown of Budget Expenses/Requirements CONTINUED:

Student Employees (Include salaries/stipends) 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

New

Existing


Equipment and Instructional Materials 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

New $120,000 $18,000 $18,000 $18,000 $18,000

Existing

Narrative Explanation/Justification

(as applicable) 100 word limit:

The equipment and instructional materials (eg. consumables) budget reflects capital and small equipment needed, in the first year of the new program, to adequately equip the new 4 credit hour lecture-laboratory course. This course will be required of all majors and involves an intensive lecture and lab experience involving completion of a series of guided, integrated studies employing applied techniques that require advanced instrumentation. After year 1, we are requesting an annual consumables budget of $18,000 to provide the laboratory supplies needed to conduct the lab.

Library (Includes new journal subscriptions, collections, and electronic access)


New

Existing


NA

Contractual Services 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

New

Existing


NA

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Academic and/or Student Services 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

New

Existing


Other Support Services 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

New

Existing


Faculty Development (Includes travel, conference fees, consultants, etc.)


New

Existing


NA

Assessment 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

New

Existing


NA

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Other 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

New

Existing


There is no dedicated area on the budget form to explain that some programs generate revenue.

If the proposed program generates revenue, include a statement to this effect:

THIS PROGRAM DOES NOT GENERATE REVENUE UNTIL THE THIRD YEAR. AS THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS RISES AND THE EQUIPMENT COSTS DECLINE THE PROGRAM BEGINS TO GENERATE INCOME. IN YEARS THREE THRU FIVE THE PROPOSED PROGRAM IS EXPECTED TO BE A REVENUE GENERATING PROGRAM.

Total Expenses/Requirements 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

New $320,000 $222,000 $226,080 $230,242 $234,487

Existing $500,000 $510,000 $520,200 $530,604 $541,216

Total Budget Expenses/Requirements:

$820,000 $732,000 $746,280 $760,846 $775,703

Grand Total 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year

Total Funding Sources: $709,400 $726,900 $819,400 $839,704 $940,216

Total Expenses/Requirements: $820,000 $732,000 $746,280 $760,846 $775,703

Total Net Cost:

The net cost may reflect revenue (+) or loss (-)

-110,600 -5,100 +73,120 +78,858 +164,513

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