Chair Fultz called for a motion to approve the minutes of the June 11, 2015, meeting of the Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee.

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1 MINUTES KCTCS Board of Regents Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee Meeting September 17, 2015 Committee Members Present: Dr. Angela Fultz, Committee Chair Dr. Gail R. Henson, Committee Vice Chair Ms. Ginger M. Carroll Ms. Mary R. Kinney Ms. Lacey B. Parham Mr. James Lee Stevens CALL TO ORDER Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee Chair Fultz called to order the meeting of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee at 2:12 p.m. (CT) on September 17, The meeting was held in Room 131 in Building H at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College. Chair Fultz announced that the press was notified of the meeting on September 9, There being a quorum present, committee business began with the approval of minutes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Fultz called for a motion to approve the minutes of the June 11, 2015, meeting of the Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee. MOTION: Dr. Henson moved and Ms. Kinney seconded that the minutes of the June 11, 2015, KCTCS Board of Regents Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee be approved. ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA ACTION: RATIFICATION OF NEW CREDIT CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS There were no additions or changes to the agenda. Chair Fultz extended a welcome on behalf of the Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee to Ms. Lacey Parham as a newly assigned committee member. Ms. Parham is the newly elected student representative to the Board. She also welcomed Mr. James Lee Stevens who was appointed to the Board in August. RECOMMENDATION: That the KCTCS Board of Regents ratify the approval of new credit certificate programs listed in the agenda materials. Chair Fultz called on KCTCS Chancellor Rhonda Tracy to provide additional information related to the recommendation. Dr. Tracy noted that some of the programs listed are a result of rolling over an existing curriculum to a new integrated curriculum with multiple exit points. All certificate programs included on the list are applicable toward at least one degree program, and additional resources are not required for their implementation. 113

2 The certificate programs listed in the agenda book support the Kentucky Postsecondary Education Improvement Act of 1997 (as amended). These certificate programs meet all KCTCS program approval policies and procedures, the KCTCS Policy on Collaborative Program Development, and all applicable Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) policies and procedures. MOTION: Dr. Henson moved and Ms. Carroll seconded that the Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee recommend that the KCTCS Board of Regents ratify the approval of new credit certificate programs listed in the agenda materials. ACTION: KCTCS COLLEGES CANDIDATES FOR CREDENTIALS RECOMMENDATION: That the KCTCS Board of Regents approve the awarding of KCTCS colleges candidates for degrees and diplomas and ratify certificates as presented in the supplemental booklet, KCTCS Candidates for Credentials April 14, 2015 through July 20, 2015, with the credentials (degrees, diplomas, and certificates) to be awarded to the candidates upon certification that the requirements have been satisfactorily completed. Chair Fultz called on Dr. Tracy to present the candidates for credentials. Dr. Tracy noted that for the period of April 14, 2015 through July 20, 2015, there were 17,658 credential requests (12,128 of which are unduplicated), including 10,186 certificates; 1,161 diplomas; 2,002 associate in arts; 1,300 associate in science; 3,003 associate in applied science; and 6 associate in fine arts. MOTION: Ms. Kinney moved and Dr. Henson seconded that the Academic approve the awarding of KCTCS colleges candidates for degrees and diplomas and ratify certificates as presented in the supplemental booklet, KCTCS Candidates for Credentials April 14, 2015 through July 20, 2015, with the credentials (degrees, diplomas, and certificates) to be awarded to the candidates upon certification that the requirements have been satisfactorily completed. ACTION: NEW PROGRAM PROPOSALS ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS) IN ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY FOR RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Regents approve an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Electrical Technology for Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) with tracks in Industrial Electrician, Construction Electrician, and Motor Controls Electrician to be implemented in spring Chair Fultz called on Dr. Tracy to introduce BSCTC President/CEO Devin Stephenson to discuss the need for this program. Dr. Stephenson also introduced 114

3 BIG SANDY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE College Provost Nancy Johnson, Dean of Academic Affairs Myra Elliot, and Faculty Coordinator for Engineering and Electronics Technology Joseph Compton. Dr. Tracy noted that the representatives would be presenting all of the programs for Big Sandy Community and Technical College. Dr. Tracy noted that BSCTC is currently approved to offer diplomas and certificates in Electrical Technology and has the facilities, equipment, and faculty available to support this program. Dr. Stephenson explained that the application for an AAS in Electrical Technology comes from BSCTC at a time when Eastern Kentucky is a state focus in terms of economic growth and development. This credential will prepare students for participation in the economic revitalization of the region. Ms. Elliot shared that the AAS degree supplements the diploma/certificate program already in place at BSCTC and affords students enrolled in two area high school electrical technology programs a degree pathway. Mr. Compton noted that the Kentucky Occupational Outlook to 2022 lists the occupational title Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians among the 20 fastest growing Kentucky occupations generally requiring an associate s degree. The publication also lists this job category as one of 20 Kentucky occupations with the most annual job openings generally requiring an Associate s Degree. BSCTC s Electrical Technology program advisory committee minutes indicate an expressed need for this AAS degree with members citing that many electrical job postings require a minimum of an AAS degree to qualify for consideration for employment. He also shared that no additional expenses will be incurred with the implementation of this credential. Chancellor Tracy recommended the program. Additionally, she noted that the total number of programs approved by the Board since 1998 is 4,161 and that the number of programs deactivated since then is 1,066. Chair Fultz called for a motion. MOTION: Ms. Carroll moved and Ms. Kinney seconded that the Academic approve an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Electrical Technology for Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) with tracks in Industrial Electrician, Construction Electrician, and Motor Controls Electrician to be implemented in spring Questions regarding the seamless transition for this program from high school to college were addressed by Dr. Johnson. Dr. Stephenson also noted that this program fits with the the Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) initiatives for the region. 115

4 ACTION: NEW PROGRAM PROPOSALS ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS) IN ENGINEERING AND ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY FOR BIG SANDY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Regents approve an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Engineering and Electronics Technology with tracks in Electronics, Industrial, Robotics and Automation, and Instrumentation for Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) to be implemented in spring Dr. Tracy noted that BSCTC is currently approved to offer diplomas and certificates in Engineering and Electronics Technology. Mr. Compton explained that existing facilities and equipment will be utilized. He noted that an additional faculty member to serve both the Industrial Maintenance Technology program and the Engineering and Electronics Technology program will be a new expense incurred with the implementation of this credential. Also, new equipment will be added for the Robotics and Automation Track.. Ms. Elliot noted that this credential provides a pathway to employment in a field designated as high wage/high demand and provides a foundation for continued learning and career advancement. The addition of the degree will strengthen an existing program, increase degree attainment, and support economic growth in the region. Chancellor Tracy recommended the program. Chair Fultz called for a motion. MOTION: Ms. Kinney moved and Dr. Henson seconded that the Academic approve an an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Engineering and Electronics Technology with tracks in Electronics, Industrial, Robotics and Automation, and Instrumentation for Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) to be implemented in spring Questions regarding equipment needed for the courses were addressed by Mr. Compton. He also discussed the types of jobs related to this degree. ACTION: NEW PROGRAM PROPOSALS ASSOCIATE IN RECOMMENDATION: That the KCTCS Board of Regents approve an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Industrial Maintenance Technology for Big Sandy Community and Technical College with the track in Industrial Maintenance to be 116

5 APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS) INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY FOR BIG SANDY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE implemented in Spring Dr. Tracy noted that BSCTC is currently approved to offer diplomas and certificates in Industrial Maintenance Technology. Dr. Johnson noted that BSCTC has the facilities, equipment, and faculty available to support this program. Ms. Elliot noted that enrollment numbers in the Industrial Maintenance Technology program at BSCTC indicate a growing interest in this program. Enrollment has grown from 19 students in 2009 to 45 students in The base for employment upon completion is very broad. Hospitals, school systems, heavy equipment sales and services, manufacturing plants, Corps of Engineers, and any business that has machines in use that need to be repaired and maintained are potential employers of students who complete this degree. Mr. Compton shared that with the addition of the AAS degree, the Industrial Maintenance Technology program has the potential to emerge as a significant contributor to the area s response to the economic decline of the coal industry. The Southeast Chamber of Commerce identifies BSCTC as one of the major tools being used to attract manufacturing companies to the Big Sandy area. These companies need a highly trained and knowledgeable workforce, and an AAS in Industrial Maintenance Technology will address this need. Chancellor Tracy recommended the program. Chair Fultz called for a motion. MOTION: Dr. Henson moved and Ms. Carroll seconded that the Academic approve an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Industrial Maintenance Technology for Big Sandy Community and Technical College with the track in Industrial Maintenance to be implemented in Spring Questions regarding the involvement of high school and middle school students were addressed by Dr. Johnson. ACTION: NEW PROGRAM PROPOSALS ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS) IN ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY FOR RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Regents approve an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Electrical Technology for Hopkinsville Community College (HCC) with tracks in Industrial Electrician, Construction Electrician, and Motor Controls Electrician, diploma tracks in Industrial Electrician and Construction Electrician and certificates in Voice and Data Installer Level I, Voice and Data Installer Level II, and Voice and Data Wiring Technician to be implemented in spring

6 HOPKINSVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Chair Fultz called on Dr. Tracy to introduce HCC President/CEO Jay Allen to discuss the need for this program. Dr. Allen also introduced Chief Academic Officer Alissa Young, and Electrical Technology Coordinator Stuart Zieman. Dr. Tracy noted that HCC is currently approved to offer diplomas and certificates in Electrical Technology. Dr. Allen noted that HCC has the facilities, equipment, and faculty available to support this program. Mr. Zieman shared that the Kentucky Labor Marking Information (LMI) system lists electricians as having a nationally bright outlook in terms of employment, with more than 200 open positions in Kentucky in 2015, and is expected to remain at this level through The LMI s Occupational Outlook to 2020 also suggests a good outlook for this field in the Hopkinsville/Pennyrile region. Mr. Zieman noted that the proposed AAS degree in Electrical Technology will provide the Pennyrile region with a local two year degree and training program in the electrical field that will enable students to move beyond minimum licensing requirements, and obtain a traditional, transferable degree. Chancellor Tracy recommended the program. Chair Fultz called for a motion. MOTION: Dr. Henson moved and Ms. Kinney seconded that the Academic approve an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Electrical Technology for Hopkinsville Community College (HCC) with tracks in Industrial Electrician, Construction Electrician, and Motor Controls Electrician, diploma tracks in Industrial Electrician and Construction Electrician and certificates in Voice and Data Installer Level I, Voice and Data Installer Level II, and Voice and Data Wiring Technician to be implemented in spring Questions regarding the involvement of local businesses needs for this degree were addressed by Dr. Young. ACTION: NEW PROGRAM PROPOSALS ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS) IN ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY FOR HOPKINSVILLE RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Regents approve an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Industrial Maintenance Technology for Hopkinsville Community College (HCC) with tracks in Industrial Maintenance Technology, Advanced Manufacturing Technician, and Automotive Manufacturing Technical Education Collaborative (AMTEC) to be implemented in spring Chair Fultz called on Dr. Tracy to introduce HCC President/CEO Jay Allen to discuss the need for this program. Dr. Allen also introduced Chief Academic Officer Alissa Young, and Industrial Maintence Technology Program 118

7 COMMUNITY COLLEGE Coordinator Roger Fultz. Dr. Tracy noted that HCC is currently approved to offer diplomas and certificates in Industrial MaintenanceTechnology. Dr. Allen noted that HCC has the facilities, equipment, and faculty available to support this program. Mr. Fultz shared that the Kentucky Labor Marking Information (LMI) system lists industrial machinery mechanics as having a nationally bright outlook in terms of employment, with 8,605 open positions in Kentucky in 2012, which they project will increase to 9,389 job openings by The LMI s Occupational Outlook to 2020 also suggests a good outlook for this field in the Hopkinsville/Pennyrile region, with an estimated 696 industrial machinery mechanic positions in 2010, and a projected growth in job openings of 21.4 percent by Dr. Young noted that the general education courses needed for the AAS in Industrial Maintence Technology program are also currently offered at HCC. Therefore, HCC has access to facilities, equipment, and faculty needed to support the program. No new funding is required for implementation. Chancellor Tracy recommended the program. Chair Fultz called for a motion. MOTION: Ms. Carroll moved and Ms. Kinney seconded that the Academic approve an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Industrial Maintenance Technology for Hopkinsville Community College (HCC) with tracks in Industrial Maintenance Technology, Advanced Manufacturing Technician, and Automotive Manufacturing Technical Education Collaborative (AMTEC) to be implemented in spring Questions regarding the needs for this degree with area businesses were addressed by Dr. Young. Mr. Fultz also discussed how local businesses work with the college to help students as they pursue their degree. ACTION: EXCEPTION REQUEST FOR TOTAL CREDIT HOUR LIMIT: AAS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY RECOMMENDATION: That the KCTCS Board of Regents approve for implementation in spring 2016 an exception request for total credit hour limit of credit hours for the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Physical Therapist Assistant for the following colleges: Hazard Community and Technical College. 119

8 ASSISTANT FOR SEVEN COLLEGES Jefferson Community and Technical College. Madisonville Community College. Maysville Community and Technical College. Somerset Community College. Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College. West Kentucky Community and Technical College. Chair Fultz called on Dr. Tracy to explain the exception process. Dr. Tracy noted that the Physical Therapist Assistant program will be the tenth exception to total credit hour limit for AAS programs. Dr. Tracy noted KCTCS Board of Regents 4.12 Policy on Collaborative Program Development was revised on June 12, 2009, which set lower total credit hour limits for the AA, AS, AAS, and diploma (with an AAS exception request process). The credit hour limit for an AAS was set as credit hours. An exception to the total credit hour limit may be made by the Board if a program has external degree requirements which must be met, necessitating an exception request. Documentation (such as specialized accreditation requirements and/or the results of a detailed industry validation of a specialized curriculum) must be submitted to the KCTCS Board of Regents with the request for an exception to the total credit hour limit. Dr. Tracy called on Physical Therapy Curriculum Chair Ronald Meade and Physical Therapy Assistant Faculty Member from Jefferson Community and Technical College Jennifer Pitchford to discuss the need for this exception request. Mr. Meade noted that effective January 1, 2016, the standards and required elements for accreditation of physical therapist assistant education programs will be increased, as outlined in the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapist Education s (CAPTE) Accreditation Handbook as follows: Graduation rates must be at least 60%, averaged over two years; Ultimate licensure pass rates must be at least 85%, averaged over two years; and Employment rates must be at least 90%, averaged over two years. By adding one hour to the introductory Physical Therapist Assistant course, the content will allow for more in depth coverage of existing material and allow for some content from subsequent semesters to be shifted earlier into the curricular framework. Standard IC4 of the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy s Education (CAPTE) Accreditation Handbook requires that programs insure that students demonstrate entry-level performance. The inclusion of additional laboratory time will allow for better preparation of students to successfully meet employer and clinical educator expectations and improve student competency and safety in accordance with this standard. 120

9 Chair Fultz called for a motion. MOTION: Ms. Carroll moved and Ms. Kinney seconded that the Academic approve for implementation in spring 2016 an exception request for total credit hour limit of credit hours for the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Physical Therapist Assistant for the following colleges: Hazard Community and Technical College. Jefferson Community and Technical College. Madisonville Community College. Maysville Community and Technical College. Somerset Community College. Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College. West Kentucky Community and Technical College. UPDATE: PROGRAM DEACTIVATIONS Chair Fultz called on Dr. Tracy to address this item. Dr. Tracy noted that program proposals may be presented at any of the quarterly KCTCS Board of Regents meetings. The viability of programs is part of an ongoing college institutional effectiveness process. CPE monitors program productivity on a five year cycle for existing programs and a three year cycle for new programs. KCTCS colleges notify the KCTCS Chancellor s Office when they want to deactivate a program. The KCTCS Chancellor s Office then reports the deactivations to CPE. These deactivations are provided to the KCTCS Board of Regents on an annual basis. A deactivated program is an academic program that no longer accepts new students as of a specified date but allows current or previously accepted students to complete the program. The deactivated program can be reopened within a five year period without going through the new program approval process. After the five year period, if the program has not been reopened, it is considered closed. KCTCS program deactivations ( ) were presented in the supplemental booklet provided to the committee. UPDATE: BACCALAUREATE STUDENT TRANSFER Chair Fultz called on Dr. Tracy to present this update. Dr. Tracy noted that KCTCS is engaged in five different types of transfer. These include: joint admissions; dual enrollment; 2+2; block transfer; and reverse transfer. These types of transfers normally include an articulation or memorandum of understanding that formalizes the relationships and outlines the expectations of the transfer process. 121

10 Joint Admissions transfer agreement allows students to be jointly admitted to KCTCS and a four-year institution. The student is able to lock-in to the four year college catalog for that particular year. The student can then plan for specific courses they need to complete at the four-year institution from the very beginning of their college enrollment. Bluegrass Community and Technical College signed a joint admissions agreement with Western Kentucky University (WKU) called WKU + BCTC Joint Admissions. Henderson Community College finalized a Joint Admissions Agreement with Murray State University. Dual Enrollment transfer agreement allows a student to be enrolled at the KCTCS institution when they are not eligible for initial enrollment at the fouryear institution. After a certain number of negotiated credit hours, the student then transfers to the four-year institution or may remain at the KCTCS institution while also taking bachelor s degree courses at the four-year institution. Bluegrass CTC students not eligible for initial enrollment at Georgetown will begin at BCTC and phase in Georgetown College courses after completion of 15 college credit hours and then transfer to Georgetown College. Students are able to take courses at BCTC s Newtown Campus and live in Georgetown College housing. A transfer agreement requires that students complete the associate level degree first before transferring to the bachelor degree program. KCTCS/Western Kentucky University Memorandum of Understanding for AS in Advanced Manufacturing to BS in Advanced Manufacturing (online) is an example of this type of transfer agreement. Another is the KCTCS Associate of Fine Arts and the Bachelor s in Fine Arts at Southern Illinois University initiated through the Paducah School of Art & Design. A Block Transfer program allows KCTCS students to transfer a negotiated block of semester hours of an associate degree towards a bachelor s degree. Often the number of hours in the block transfer exceed the number of hours required for the associate degree. An example of this type of transfer program is the KCTCS/Kaplan University Articulation Agreement (60-74 block hours). Another example is the KCTCS/Indiana Wesleyan University Memorandum of Understanding (94 block hours toward bachelor s degrees in nursing, criminal justice, business and others). The Reverse transfer type articulation agreement allows students who earn credits toward an associate degree while enrolled at any KCTCS institution and 122

11 subsequently transfers to a four-year institution to complete their credential. A reverse transfer agreement allows these students the opportunity to apply equivalent credits earned at the four-year institution towards outstanding degree requirements at their previous KCTCS home. An example of this type of transfer is the KCTCS/Northern Kentucky University Reverse Transfer Agreement. Another example of the this type of transfer is the Elizabethtown Community and Technical College reverse transfer agreement with the University of Louisville. CPE released a series of Transfer Feedback Reports to the Office of Research and Policy Analysis (ORPA) at the System Office and the Institutional Research offices at each of the 16 colleges in April These reports, which give a snapshot of transfer information for AY , provide information on the number of community and technical college students transferring to Kentucky s public or independent four-year institutions of higher education. The report details data about where students transfer, what majors they pursue, and how well they persist in their studies at four-year institutions. Additionally, KCTCS has created a new report generator in its Decision Support System regarding transfer. This module provides information about transfer numbers (based on a five-year window for successful transfer from a student s date of enrollment), degrees completed, transfer institutions, and more. Data can be queried by authorized campus personnel or through an ORPA data request. Dr. Tracy also shared special transfer events at the colleges. NEXT MEETING ADJOURNMENT Chair Fultz announced that the next regularly scheduled meeting of the KCTCS Board of Regents Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee is for December 3, 2015, at the KCTCS System Office, Versailles, Kentucky. Ms. Carroll moved and Ms. Kinney seconded that the Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee meeting adjourn. VOTE: The motion was approved unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m. (CT). 12/03/15 Date Approved by the Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee Angela Fultz Committee Chair 123

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