J. Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee *3:00 p.m. (ET), December 8, 2011 Conference Room 102A KCTCS System Office Versailles, Kentucky

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1 J. Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee *3:00 p.m. (ET), December 8, 2011 Conference Room 102A KCTCS System Office Versailles, Kentucky Call to Order Page Roll Call Approval Minutes Approval of September 15, 2011, Meeting Minutes **Action: Ratification of New Credit Certificate Programs **Action: KCTCS Colleges Candidates for Credentials Action: New Program Proposals a. Associate in Fine Arts in Theatre for Bluegrass Community and Technical College b. Associate in Applied Science in Paramedic Technology for Ashland Community and Technical College c. Associate in Applied Science in Paramedic Technology for Madisonville Community College d. Associate in Applied Science in Surgical Technology for Owensboro Community and Technical College e. Associate in Applied Science in Horticulture for Owensboro Community and Technical College f. Associate in Applied Science in Funeral Service for Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College g. Associate in Applied Science in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education for West Kentucky Community and Technical College Update: Accreditation Visits Update: Student Services Update: Kentucky WINS Next Meeting March 15, 2012, KCTCS System Office, Versailles, Kentucky Adjournment *Start time will be upon conclusion of the preceding event. ** All items listed with two asterisks (**) are considered to be routine by the Board and will be approved by one motion. An item may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of a regent. Agenda items removed from the consent agenda will be discussed in their normal sequence at the full Board of Regents meeting. Consent agenda items will be discussed separately during committee meetings of the Board of Regents. 59

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3 DRAFT MINUTES KCTCS Board of Regents Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee Meeting September 15, 2011 Committee Members Present: Dr. Gail Henson, Committee Chair Ms. Barbara Hoskins, Committee Vice Chair Mr. Richard A. Bean Mr. Robert G. Cooper Dr. Michael Ginsberg Mr. John W. Pence CALL TO ORDER Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee Chair Henson called to order the meeting of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee at 1:58 p.m. (ET) on September 15, The meeting was held in Humanities Building Classroom 101B on the Southwest Campus of Jefferson Community and Technical College, Louisville, Kentucky. Chair Henson announced that the press was notified of the meeting on September 7, There being a quorum present, Committee business began with the approval of minutes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Henson asked the Committee if there were any corrections to the June 16, 2011, meeting minutes. MOTION: Ms. Hoskins moved and Dr. Henson seconded that the minutes of the June 16, 2011, KCTCS Board of Regents Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee be approved. VOTE: The motion was approved by unanimous consent. ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA ACTION: RATIFICATION OF NEW CREDIT CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMS Chair Henson called for additions or changes to the agenda. Hearing none from the Committee, Chair Henson asked the KCTCS Chancellor to distribute the charge of the Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee (KCTCS Bylaw ). Chair Henson then reviewed the charge. RECOMMENDATION: That the KCTCS Board of Regents ratify the approval of new credit certificate programs listed in the agenda materials and ratify the diplomas listed, which were created by rollover to aligned curricula. Chair Henson called on KCTCS Chancellor Jay Box to provide additional information related to the recommendation. Dr. Box 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. The diploma and certificate programs listed in the agenda book support the 61

4 DRAFT Kentucky Postsecondary Education Improvement Act of 1997 (as amended) goals of being responsive to the needs of students and employers, avoiding unnecessary program duplication, and increasing inter-institutional collaboration. They meet all KCTCS program approval policies and procedures, the KCTCS Policy on Collaborative Program Development, and all applicable Council on Postsecondary Education policies and procedures. The KCTCS Chancellor then noted a green handout with a revised listing of the certificates and diplomas and reviewed the changes. MOTION: Mr. Bean moved and Ms. Hoskins 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 distributed at the meeting and ratify the diplomas listed, which were created by rollover to aligned curricula. VOTE: The motion was approved unanimously. 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 30, 2011, through July 26, 2011, with the credentials (degrees, diplomas, and certificates) to be awarded to the candidates upon certification that the requirements have been satisfactorily completed. Chair Henson called on Dr. Box to present the candidates for credentials. Dr. Box noted that for the period of April 30, 2011, through July 26, 2011, there were 16,262 credential requests (10,940 of which are unduplicated), including 9,426 certificates; 1,395 diplomas; 1,569 associate in arts; 758 associate in science; and 3,114 associate in applied science. The credentials are to be awarded to the students upon certification that the requirements for the credentials have been satisfactorily completed. Dr. Box also presented the academic year total to the committee. There were 29,215 certificates; 4,326 diplomas; 4,264 associate in arts; 1,991 associate in science; 8,560 associate in applied science; and 1 associate in fine arts. MOTION: Dr. Ginsberg moved and Mr. Pence seconded that the Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee recommend 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 30, 2011, through July 26, 2011, with the credentials (degrees, diplomas, and certificates) to be awarded to the candidates upon certification that the requirements have been satisfactorily completed. VOTE: The motion was approved unanimously. 62

5 DRAFT Chair Henson welcomed the following college representatives who assisted with the program proposal presentations: Big Sandy Community and Technical College Dr. Nancy Johnson, Provost. Ms. Carla Reynolds, Dean, Learning Initiatives. Ms. Lori Lewis, Associate Professor, Visual Communications. Hazard Community and Technical College Dr. Stephen Greiner, President/CEO. Mr. Neil Brashear, Academic Dean, Occupational and Technical Studies. Mr. John Handshoe, Coordinator, Instructor Multimedia Program. Jefferson Community and Technical College Dr. Carolyn O Daniel, Dean, Allied Health and Nursing. Ms. Eva Oltman, Division Chair, Allied Health. Chair Henson asked Dr. Box and Dr. Mary Kleber to review the document entitled New Program Proposal Evaluation Format, which was included in the meeting materials. ACTION: NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS) IN DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY FOR BIG SANDY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Regents approve an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Design and Technology with options in Graphic Design, Interactive Multimedia, and Production Design; diplomas in Graphic Design, Interactive Multimedia, and Production Design; and certificates in Design Assistant and Digital Photography for Big Sandy Community and Technical College to be implemented in spring Chair Henson called on Dr. Box to present the Design and Technology program proposal. Dr. Box noted that other colleges offer programs in the Visual Communication field, but this will be the first Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Design and Technology for KCTCS. The hour AAS in Design and Technology emphasizes creative problem solving and insight into the mix of art and technical competence to better prepare students for successful careers in graphic design, adverstising design, photography, digital media design, digital video and filmmaking production, and multimedia creation in a highly developed consumer economy driven by sales and marketing activities. Dr. Box noted that prospective employment opportunities are in advertising agencies, graphic design studios, news media, photographic studios, film and video production studios, department stores, and other creative services, departments, and businesses. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook , employment of graphic designers is expected to grow 13 percent, as fast as the average for all occupations from , as demand for graphic design continues to 63

6 DRAFT increase from advertisers and computer design firms. Workforce Kentucky projected an average of 90 annual job openings for graphic designers, which calculate to a 39 percent change. Dr. Box also noted that there is no new funding required for implementation of this program. Dr. Box called on Dr. Nancy Johnson from Big Sandy Community and Technical College, who discussed the need in the Big Sandy region for this program. Dr. Johnson introduced Ms. Carla Reynolds and Ms. Lori Lewis for further comments related to the demand from area businesses and students. MOTION: On behalf of the Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee, Dr. Ginsberg moved and Mr. Pence seconded that the KCTCS Board of Regents approve an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Design and Technology with options in Graphic Design, Interactive Multimedia, and Production Design; diplomas in Graphic Design, Interactive Multimedia, and Production Design; and certificates in Design Assistant and Digital Photography for Big Sandy Community and Technical College to be implemented in spring VOTE: The motion was approved unanimously. ACTION: NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS) IN MULTIMEDIA FOR HAZARD COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Regents approve an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Multimedia with options in Animation, Web Design, Digital Design, and Audio/Video; diploma in Multimedia with an option in Multimedia; and certificates in Multimedia, Animation, Web Design, Digital Design, and Audio/Video for Hazard Community and Technical College to be implemented in spring Chair Henson called on Dr. Box to present the item. Dr. Box noted that Hazard Community and Technical College (HCTC) will be the second KCTCS college to offer this AAS degree; West Kentucky Community and Technical College is the other college. Gateway Community and Technical College and Somerset Community College offer diplomas and certificates, and Big Sandy Community and Technical College and Jefferson Community and Technical College offers certificates. The credit hour Multimedia program provides students the skills necessary to prepare and produce multimedia presentations, websites, animations, audio/video presentations, etc. Dr. Box addressed the need for this program. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, Edition, employment of multimedia artists and related workers is expected to grow 12 percent through 2018, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Letters of support were presented from the following companies: Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program, Inc.; Perry County Public Library; Ad East, Inc.; Cedar, Inc.; and Jigsaw Enterprises, LLC. 64

7 DRAFT Dr. Box called on Dr. Stephen Greiner from Hazard Community and Technical College, who indicated that the college had received Telford and Appalachian Region Commission (ARC) grants which will completely pay for the program. Mr. Brashear presented a brief description of the program s 3-D technology component and then introduced Mr. John Handshoe, who addressed the curriculum for the program. Mr. Brashear also discussed the Distance Earning part of the degree. MOTION: On behalf of the Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee, Mr. Pence moved and Ms. Hoskins seconded that the KCTCS Board of Regents approve an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Multimedia with options in Animation, Web Design, Digital Design, and Audio/Video; diploma in Multimedia with an option in Multimedia; and certificates in Multimedia, Animation, Web Design, Digital Design, and Audio/Video for Hazard Community and Technical College to be implemented in spring VOTE: The motion was approved unanimously. ACTION: NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS) IN HEALTH SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY FOR JEFFERSON COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Regents approve an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Health Science Technology for Jefferson Community and Technical College to be implemented in spring Chair Henson called on Dr. Box to present the item. Dr. Box noted that this would be the third KCTCS college to offer this program as an AAS degree. Ashland Community and Technical College and West Kentucky Community and Technical College are the other two colleges that offer the degree. The credit hour program is designed to prepare students for entry-level career opportunities in the field of healthcare and health-related services. The program is designed for those students who seek entry-level jobs as well as for the currently employed individual wishing to broaden skills for career enhancement. Graduates will possess marketable skill sets for direct care services as well as the foundation needed to understand current health care delivery. Many general education and core courses are required for completion of varied professional health programs. The Health Science Technology program provides a smooth transition or career pathway to an allied health or nursing selective admission program once a student is accepted. Dr. Box noted that Jefferson Community and Technical College has approximately 1,000 allied health and nursing pending students. It is the purpose of this program to recruit these students into a declared major, thus providing increased retention and completers of a degree. Kentuckiana Works is projecting a need by 2018 for 2,600 additional home health aides; 1,840 nurse aides, orderlies, and attendants; and 1,873 personal and home care aides. 65

8 DRAFT Dr. Box called on Dr. Carolyn O Daniel, who discussed admissions and the appliciant pool for this program. Dr. O Daniel then introduced Ms. Eva Oltman for further comments and information related to the demand in the college service area for this program. MOTION: On behalf of the Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee, Dr. Ginsberg moved and Ms. Hoskins seconded that the KCTCS Board of Regents approve an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Health Science Technology for Jefferson Community and Technical College to be implemented in spring VOTE: The motion was approved unanimously. UPDATE: BACCALAUREATE STUDENT TRANSFER Chair Henson called on Dr. Box to present this item. He noted the following: This fall KCTCS will launch the first of two transfer strategies - Foundations of Excellence Transfer Focus. The John Gardner Institute has been selected to provide a systemwide, college-specific plan to enhance transfer based on Gardner's successful First College Year national model. The launch of Foundations of Excellence Transfer Focus at all 16 KCTCS colleges this fall not only demonstrates KCTCS leadership and commitment to transform transfer in Kentucky, it also distinguishes KCTCS as the first community and technical college system in the nation to implement this effort statewide. Foundations of Excellence Transfer Focus will facilitate the development of a comprehensive approach to transfer across KCTCS, including integrated structures and processes in the design and delivery of academic and student services. On August 1-2, 2011, representatives of all 16 KCTCS colleges attended the National Community College Launch in Asheville, North Carolina. On September 20-21, 2011, KCTCS will host a Kentucky Launch of Foundations of Excellence - a public, systemwide showcase to: o Kick-off KCTCS participation in Foundations of Excellence in Kentucky. o Announce KCTCS commitment to student success and transfer to Kentucky postsecond ary partners, legislators, media, other stakeholders, and citizens of the Commonwealth. o Engage a broader range of college personnel in professional development activities associated with the Foundations of Excellence Transfer Focus process. o Conduct in-person team meetings and mentoring with the staff of John N. Gardner Institute. 66

9 DRAFT NEXT MEETING ADJOURNMENT Chair Henson announced that the next regularly scheduled meeting of the KCTCS Board of Regents Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee is December 8, 2011, at the KCTCS System Office, Versailles, Kentucky.. Mr. Cooper moved and Mr. Bean seconded that the Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee meeting adjourn. VOTE: The motion was approved unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 3:33 p.m. (ET). 12/08/11 Date Approved by the Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee Gail R. Henson Committee Chair 67

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11 ACTION RATIFICATION OF NEW CREDIT Agenda Item J-1 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS December 9, 2011 Recommendation That the KCTCS Board of Regents ratify the approval of new credit certificate programs listed in the agenda materials. Rationale The KCTCS Board of Regents Policy on Program Approval, adopted April 30, 1999, specifies that the Board must approve all new programs that lead to the awarding of an associate degree or a diploma. The KCTCS President may approve new credit certificate programs upon recommendation by the KCTCS Chancellor, with such approvals to be presented to the Board of Regents for ratification. The certificate programs listed in the agenda book support the Kentucky Postsecondary Education Improvement Act of 1997 (as amended) goals of being responsive to the needs of students and employers, avoiding unnecessary program duplication, and increasing inter-institutional collaboration. They meet all KCTCS program approval policies and procedures, the KCTCS Policy on Collaborative Program Development, and all applicable Council on Postsecondary Education policies and procedures. Some of the certificate programs listed are a result of rolling over an existing curriculum to a new integrated curriculum with multiple exit points, e.g., Network and Information Systems Technology curriculum rolled over to the new Information Technology curriculum. All certificate programs included on the list are applicable toward at least one degree program, and additional resources are not required for their implementation. As noted at the August 15, 2003, KCTCS Board of Regents meeting, procedures for Boardapproved certificate and/or diploma programs that are revised through the curriculum revision process in a manner that divides an existing program credential into two or more separate credentials are to incorporate them into the rollover process with the approval of the KCTCS President and ratification of the KCTCS Board of Regents. 69

12 Background In April 1999, the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) delegated to the KCTCS Board of Regents authority to approve new academic programs at KCTCS colleges. As part of the delegation, which was effective until December 2000, the CPE established a Timeline for Implementation and Review of KCTCS New Program Approval Authority. This timeline included a series of steps for the implementation, review, and audit of program approval policies at KCTCS. During fall 2000, CPE staff conducted a review of KCTCS program approval procedures and met with the KCTCS Board of Regents Academic Affairs Committee Chair to assess the Committee s role and its evaluation of the process. At its November 13, 2000, meeting, CPE reaffirmed the delegation of program approval authority to KCTCS for all new certificate, diploma, and associate degree programs offered by KCTCS colleges. 70

13 KCTCS Certificate Programs For Ratification by the KCTCS Board of Regents December 9, 2011 College Embedded Description CIP Code Ashland Community and Y Paramedic Technology Technical College Big Sandy Community and Technical College Bluegrass Community and Technical College Bowling Green Technical College Gateway Community and Technical College Hazard Community and Technical College Madisonville Community College Y Collision Repairer Y Wind System Technologies Y Solar/Photovoltaic Technologies Y Energy Efficiency and Analysis Y Collision Repairer Y Graphic Design Y Web Design Y Collision Repairer Y Entrepreneurship Y Business Transfer Y Human Resource Management Y Criminal Justice Core Y Corrections Y Law Enforcement Y Operations Management Y Fundamentals of Mechatronics Y Phlebotomist Y Entrepreneurship Y Collision Repairer Y Personal Trainer Y Design Assistant Y Paramedic Technology Y Paramedic Technology Y Entrepreneurship

14 Owensboro Community and Technical College Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College Y Paramedic Technology Y Entrepreneurship Y Collision Repairer Y Technical Theatre Y Computer Forensics Y Entrepreneurship Y Collision Repairer

15 ACTION KCTCS COLLEGES Agenda Item J-2 CANDIDATES FOR CREDENTIALS December 9, 2011 Recommendations That the KCTCS Board of Regents approve the awarding of KCTCS college candidates for degrees and diplomas and ratify certificates as presented in the supplemental booklet, KCTCS Candidates for Credentials July 27, 2011, through October 17, 2011, with the credentials (degrees, diplomas, and certificates) to be awarded to the candidates upon certification that the requirements have been satisfactorily completed. Rationale KRS (1) (e) specifies that the KCTCS Board of Regents may grant diplomas and confer degrees upon the recommendation of the president and faculty. In April 1999, the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) delegated authority to approve new academic programs at community and technical colleges to the KCTCS Board of Regents effective until December 31, During fall 2000, CPE staff conducted a review of KCTCS program approval procedures and met with the KCTCS Board of Regents Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee Chair to assess the committee s role and its evaluation of the process. Following that review, CPE reaffirmed on November 13, 2000, the delegation of program approval authority to KCTCS. Under the rules of the KCTCS Faculty Senate, the faculty of each college must recommend to the KCTCS President and the KCTCS Board of Regents all candidates for degrees, certificates, and diplomas from the college. Background At the February 22, 2002, KCTCS Board of Regents meeting, the Board approved the recommendation to allow candidates for diploma and associate degree programs to be presented at every Board meeting, if submitted for approval by the colleges. Colleges were authorized to issue certificates upon completion subject to ratification at the next scheduled Board meeting. To implement this recommendation, the candidate list is now being generated by date ranges rather than by terms (fall term/spring term). 73

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17 NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL: ACTION AFA IN THEATRE Agenda Item J-3a BLUEGRASS COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE December 9, 2011 Recommendation That the Board of Regents approve an Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) in Theatre for Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) to be implemented in summer Rationale The proposed AFA degree is consistent with the missions of KCTCS and Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Bluegrass Community and Technical College founded a theatre program in the fall of 2006 and has averaged more than 115 students per semester over the past four academic years. Additionally, BCTC has produced two-to-four theatrical productions annually since the inception of the program. The BCTC program has not only been student centered, but it has also opened auditions to the greater community. It has successfully collaborated with local theatre organizations and universities, including the University of Kentucky for the jointly produced The Grapes of Wrath. The AFA in Theatre represents a clearly defined curriculum of study to guide theatre students through the requirements for successful life in the theatre and successful transfer into four-year institutions. Several BCTC theatre students have transferred to area colleges and universities; offering the AFA degree will increase the number of theatre transfers and will open a door for the college to recruit students directly out of high school into our program. According to the Southern Theatre, the official publication of the Southeastern Theatre Conference, only one other community college in the Southeast offers the AFA in Theatre degree. Such an offering is bound to have a positive impact on the college. The credit hour Associate in Fine Arts in Theatre is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution in order to pursue a BFA in the Theatre Arts and/or a career in arts-related areas requiring pre-professional credentials. The program includes general education requirements and foundation courses in acting and stagecraft as well as a wide variety of performance and production-related electives. Students will focus on the development of performance skills and a basic knowledge of technical theatre, while participating firsthand in fully realized theatrical productions every semester. Classes will also encourage analytical skills and critical analysis. Students will be encouraged to participate in state and regional theatre auditions and festivals with audition pieces prepared specifically with an eye toward securing professional work. BCTC has the resources to support this program. No additional funding is required to implement the associate degree program. Background According to the Kentucky Plan for Equal Opportunities in Postsecondary Education, Bluegrass Community and Technical College has automatic eligibility. An executive summary of the proposal is attached. A copy of the full proposal has been forwarded to each member of the Board s Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee. 75

18 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Associate in Fine Arts in Theatre Bluegrass Community and Technical College A Proposal for Initiation of a New Degree Program Mission, Influence, Organization The mission of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) is to improve the employability and quality of life of Kentucky citizens as the primary provider of college and workforce readiness, transfer education, and workforce education and training. The mission of Bluegrass Community and Technical College is to provide excellence in teaching and learning. Through comprehensive and responsive programs and services, the college sustains a strong partnership with our communities to improve economic vitality and quality of life in the region. BCTC strives for a physical and intellectual environment that promotes access to life-long learning and a commitment to diversity. The college meets the needs of a broad community of learners, both individuals and business and industry, by offering literacy skills, developmental education, workforce training, continuing education, liberal arts, and technical programs to multiple campus sites and through distance learning. BCTC works to foster professional competence, critical thinking, cultural and global awareness, civic responsibility, and a commitment to environmental sustainability within the college community. Graduates are awarded associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in preparation for careers or for transfer to baccalaureate programs. This proposed Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) in Theatre is consistent with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and institutional missions. Program Description The Associate in Fine Arts in Theatre degree program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution in order to pursue a BFA in the Theatre Arts and/or a career in arts-related areas requiring pre-professional credentials. The program includes general education requirements and foundation courses in acting and stagecraft as well as a wide variety of performance and production-related electives. Students will focus on the development of performance skills and a basic knowledge of technical theatre, while participating firsthand in fully realized theatrical productions every semester. Classes will also encourage analytical skills and critical analysis. Students will be encouraged to participate in state and regional theatre auditions and festivals with audition pieces prepared specifically with an eye toward securing professional work. Students will be prepared for successful transfer to BFA programs, which can lead to jobs in education, management, and performance-related endeavors. In addition, BCTC can facilitate internships with area Theatres and Arts organizations. 76

19 Supportive Data Bluegrass Community and Technical College founded a theatre program in the fall of 2006 and has averaged more than 115 students per semester over the past four academic years. Additionally, BCTC has produced two-to-four theatrical productions annually since the inception of the program. The BCTC program has not only been student centered, but it has also opened auditions to the greater community. It has successfully collaborated with local theatre organizations and universities, including the University of Kentucky for the jointly produced The Grapes of Wrath. 77

20 The Associate in Fine Arts in Theatre represents a clearly defined curriculum of study to guide students through the requirements for successful life in the theatre and successful transfer into fouryear institutions. Several BCTC theatre students have transferred to area colleges and universities; offering the AFA degree will increase the number of theatre transfers and will open a door for the college to recruit students directly out of high school into our program. According to the Southern Theatre, the official publication of the Southeastern Theatre Conference, only one other community college in the Southeast offers the AFA in Theatre degree. Such an offering is bound to have a positive impact on the college. Resources Bluegrass Community and Technical College has the facilities, equipment, and faculty available to support the program. No additional funding is required for implementation. Conclusion This proposed program is consistent with the missions of KCTCS and Bluegrass Community and Technical College. There is an approved curriculum for the program. Local and state needs support the establishment of this program, and BCTC has resources available to implement the program. 78

21 NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL: ACTION AAS IN PARAMEDIC TECHNOLOGY Agenda Item J-3b ASHLAND COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE December 9, 2011 Recommendation That the Board of Regents approve an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Paramedic Technology for Ashland Community and Technical College (ACTC) to be implemented in fall Rationale The proposed AAS degree is consistent with the missions of KCTCS and Ashland Community and Technical College. All disciplines of health care are rapidly changing with the ever-increasing knowledge and expanding technology to improve medical care for the American public. The field of paramedicine is following this trend to keep pace with other aspects of the healthcare profession. Therefore, higher standards are being required to be eligible to take the National Registry of Paramedics, which is the current Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS) licensure exam. This move necessitates a change from minimal levels of paramedic training to the more advanced level of paramedic education and accreditation. The proposed change, mandated by the National Registry of Paramedics, effective January 2013, requires completion of an accredited paramedic program to qualify to sit for the National Registry Exam. The program at Ashland Community and Technical College will provide the eastern Kentucky region with a paramedic program meeting the 2013 mandated standards. The Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Edition, cites that the employment of emergency medical technicians and paramedics is expected to grow 9 percent between 2008 and This credit hour AAS in Paramedic Technology prepares graduates to function as a paramedic to deliver emergency care in a variety of environments. The paramedic is primarily responsible for pre-hospital emergency care to acutely ill or injured patients. This care is delivered in a variety of environments, including ambulances, mobile advanced life support units, industrial on-site units, fire departments, and other sites. The graduate is eligible to take the Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) National Registry Examination upon completion of the program. The program meets the standards set forth by the U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Training and Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS). ACTC is currently approved to offer the certificate in Paramedic Technology and in partnership with the KY Fire Commission and State Fire/Rescue Training has the facilities, equipment, and faculty available to support this program. No additional funding is required to implement the associate degree program. Background According to the Kentucky Plan for Equal Opportunities in Postsecondary Education, Ashland Community and Technical College has automatic eligibility. An executive summary of the proposal is attached. A copy of the full proposal has been forwarded to each member of the Board s Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee. 79

22 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Associate in Applied Science in Paramedic Technology Ashland Community and Technical College A Proposal for Initiation of a New Degree Program Mission, Influence, Organization The mission of KCTCS is to improve the employability and quality of life of Kentucky citizens as the primary provider of college and workforce readiness, transfer education, and workforce education and training. The mission of Ashland Community and Technical College (ACTC) is to serve northeast Kentucky with a tradition of accessible, affordable, and quality education and a commitment to meet the academic, workforce training, and lifelong learning needs of its community - Teach with excellence. Serve with passion. Learn for life. This proposed Associate in Applied Science in Paramedic Technology is consistent with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) and institutional missions. Program Description This program prepares the graduate to function as a paramedic to deliver emergency care in a variety of environments. The paramedic primarily provides pre-hospital emergency care to acutely ill or injured patients. This care is delivered in a variety of environments, including ambulances, mobile advanced life support units, industrial on-site units, fire departments, and other sites. The curriculum is designed to provide the student with the didactic knowledge and clinical skills to deliver emergency care. Graduates are eligible to take the Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT- P) National Registry Examination upon completion of the program. This program meets the standards set forth by the U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Training and KCTCS Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS). Students in this program may earn either a certificate or Associate in Applied Science degree. Credit may be awarded to currently practicing paramedics toward the Associate in Applied Science degree. Enrollment in this program is limited; therefore, a selective admissions process is followed. Students are required to be a certified EMT upon acceptance into the program. Supportive Data The Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Edition, cites that the employment of emergency medical technicians and paramedics is expected to grow 9 percent between 2008 and The publication states that job prospects should be favorable based on attrition, the trend to replace volunteers with paid positions, and the increasing competition for jobs in local government, including fire, police, and rescue squad departments. Therefore, the projected, overall job market for this trained professional appears to be substantial over the next six years. 80

23 Statistics in the Commonwealth of Kentucky show a shortage of paramedics across the state. This is projected to increase with the establishment of the accreditation requirement. According to Bill R. Young, Director of EMS Education and Training with the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services, it is estimated that Kentucky will experience an 8 12 percent reduction in paramedics over a 5-10 year time span due to retirements and various other reasons. Current education programs are expected to transition toward meeting the requirements of accreditation, but it will obviously take time for this to occur. The program at Ashland Community and Technical College will provide paramedics who are highly educated and trained to exceptional standards to benefit the service area of the colleges, the state, and surrounding states as well. It is expected that these paramedics will be recognized as an essential component of the healthcare continuum. Resources ACTC in partnership with the KY Fire Commission and State Fire/Rescue Training has the facilities, equipment, and faculty available to support this program. No additional funding is required to implement the associate degree program. Conclusion This proposed program is consistent with the missions of KCTCS and Ashland Community and Technical College. There is an approved curriculum for the program. Local and state needs support the establishment of this program, and ACTC has the resources available to implement this program. 81

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25 NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL: ACTION AAS IN PARAMEDIC TECHNOLOGY Agenda Item J-3c MADISONVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE December 9, 2011 Recommendation That the Board of Regents approve an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Paramedic Technology for Madisonville Community College (MCC) to be implemented in spring Rationale The proposed AAS degree is consistent with the missions of KCTCS and Madisonville Community College. All disciplines of health care are rapidly changing with the ever-increasing knowledge and expanding technology to improve medical care for the American public. The field of paramedicine is following this trend to keep pace with other aspects of the healthcare profession. Therefore, higher standards are being required to be eligible to take the National Registry of Paramedics, which is the current Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS) licensure exam. This move necessitates a change from minimal levels of paramedic training to the more advanced level of paramedic education and accreditation. The proposed change, mandated by the National Registry of Paramedics, effective January 2013, requires completion of an accredited paramedic program to qualify to sit for the National Registry Exam. This program at Madisonville Community College will provide the western Kentucky region with a paramedic program meeting the 2013 mandated standards. The Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Edition, cites that the employment of emergency medical technicians and paramedics is expected to grow 9 percent between 2008 and This credit hour AAS in Paramedic Technology prepares graduates to function as a paramedic to deliver emergency care in a variety of environments. The paramedic is primarily responsible for pre-hospital emergency care to acutely ill or injured patients. This care is delivered in a variety of environments, including ambulances, mobile advanced life support units, industrial on-site units, fire departments, and other sites. The graduate is eligible to take the Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) National Registry Examination upon completion of the program. The program meets the standards set forth by the U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Training and Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS). MCC is currently approved to offer the certificate in Paramedic Technology and has the facilities, equipment, and faculty available to support this program. No additional funding is required to implement the associate degree program. Background According to the Kentucky Plan for Equal Opportunities in Postsecondary Education, Madisonville Community College has automatic eligibility. An executive summary of the proposal is attached. A copy of the full proposal has been forwarded to each member of the Board s Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee. 83

26 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Associate in Applied Science in Paramedic Technology Madisonville Community College A Proposal for Initiation of a New Degree Program Mission, Influence, Organization The mission of KCTCS is to improve the employability and quality of life of Kentucky citizens as the primary provider of college and workforce readiness, transfer education, and workforce education and training. Part of the mission of Madisonville Community College (MCC) is to offer curricula for two-year, career-oriented programs, which lead to the Associate in Applied Science degree and which prepare students for immediate technical or semi-professional employment. This proposed Associate in Applied Science in Paramedic Technology is consistent with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) and institutional missions. Program Description This program prepares the graduate to function as a paramedic to deliver emergency care in a variety of environments. The paramedic primarily provides pre-hospital emergency care to acutely ill or injured patients. This care is delivered in a variety of environments, including ambulances, mobile advanced life support units, industrial on-site units, fire departments, and other sites. The curriculum is designed to provide the student with the didactic knowledge and clinical skills to deliver emergency care. Graduates are eligible to take the Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT- P) National Registry Examination upon completion of the program. This program meets the standards set forth by the U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Training and KCTCS Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS). Students in this program may earn either a certificate or Associate in Applied Science degree. Credit may be awarded to currently practicing paramedics toward the Associate in Applied Science degree. Enrollment in this program is limited; therefore, a selective admissions process is followed. Students are required to be a certified EMT upon acceptance into the program. Supportive Data The Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Edition, cites that the employment of emergency medical technicians and paramedics is expected to grow 9 percent between 2008 and The publication states that job prospects should be favorable based on attrition, the trend to replace volunteers with paid positions, and the increasing competition for jobs in local government, including fire, police, and rescue squad departments. Therefore, the projected, overall job market for this trained professional appears to be substantial over the next six years. Statistics in the Commonwealth of Kentucky show a shortage of paramedics across the state. This is projected to increase with the establishment of the accreditation requirement. According to Bill R. 84

27 Young, Director of EMS Education and Training with the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services, it is estimated that Kentucky will experience an 8 12 percent reduction in paramedics over a 5-10 year time span due to retirements and various other reasons. Current education programs are expected to transition toward meeting the requirements of accreditation, but it will obviously take time for this to occur. The program at Madisonville Community College will provide paramedics who are highly educated and trained to exceptional standards to benefit the service area of the college, the state, and surrounding states as well. It is expected that these paramedics will be recognized as an essential component of the healthcare continuum. Resources Madisonville Community College has the facilities, equipment, and faculty available to support the program. No additional funding is required for implementation. Conclusion This proposed program is consistent with the missions of KCTCS and Madisonville Community College. There is an approved curriculum for the program. Local and state needs support the establishment of this program, and MCC has resources available to implement this program. 85

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29 NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL: ACTION AAS IN SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY Agenda Item J-3d OWENSBORO COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE December 9, 2011 Recommendation That the Board of Regents approve an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Surgical Technology for Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) to be implemented in fall Rationale The proposed AAS degree is consistent with the missions/goals of KCTCS and Owensboro Community and Technical College. A local survey of industry and expanded surgical services in the area reveal a strong need for the AAS in Surgical Technology. The credit hour Surgical Technology program prepares graduates to work under the supervision of a surgeon to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologist are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings, such as medical offices, out-patient clinics, and the operating room. Although hospitals will be the primary employer of surgical technologists, jobs will be found in clinics, surgical centers, and in the offices of physicians and dentists who perform outpatient surgery. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, employment of surgical technologists is expected to grow 25 percent between 2008 and 2018, much faster than the average for all occupations, as the volume of surgeries increases. The number of surgical procedures is expected to continue to rise as the population grows and ages. The baby boom generation will account for a larger portion of the general population and generally require more surgical procedures. In addition, technological advances, such as fiber optics and laser technology, will permit an increasing number of new surgical procedures to be performed. OCTC is presently approved to offer the diploma program; therefore, facilities, equipment, and faculty are available to support this program. No additional funding is required to implement the associate degree program. Background According to the Kentucky Plan for Equal Opportunities in Postsecondary Education, Owensboro Community and Technical College has automatic eligibility. An executive summary of the proposal is attached. A copy of the full proposal has been forwarded to each member of the Board s Academic Affairs and Curriculum Committee. 87

30 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Associate in Applied Science in Surgical Technology Owensboro Community and Technical College A Proposal for Initiation of a New Degree Program Mission, Influence, Organization The mission of KCTCS is to improve the employability and quality of life of Kentucky citizens as the primary provider of college and workforce readiness, transfer education, and workforce education and training. The mission of Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) is to cultivate lifelong learning opportunities through career degree programs, workforce and community development, and transfer-to-baccalaureate degree programs. The proposed Associate in Applied Science in Surgical Technology is consistent with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) and institutional missions. Program Description Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings, such as medical offices, outpatient clinics, and the operating room. The surgical technologist works under medical supervision to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. This individual works under the supervision of a surgeon to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. A surgical technologist possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, implementation tools, and technologies to facilitate a physician s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. This program provides clinical experience built upon classroom instruction in the basic sciences, patient care, aseptic techniques, and surgical procedures. Students enrolled in Surgical Technology are required to achieve a minimum grade of C in each Surgical Technology course. Programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), and graduates are eligible to take the certifying examination offered by the National Board on Certification for Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). 88