1 H President. 1 M Middle States Association notification Required only if the mission of the University is changed by the action

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1 UNVERSTY OF BALTMORE DOCUMENT N: COLRSE AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT COVER SHEET nstruction: See Course and Program Development Policy and Procedures SHORT TTLE OF PROPOSAL: New Course -S~ecial To~ics (Aberdeen Facultv) COURSE # LAW 590 Box 1: TYPE OF ACTON ADD(NEW) DEACTVATE WODFY OTHER Box 2: LEVEL OF ACTON Non-Credit Undergraduate Graduate OTHER Box 3: TEM OF ACTON APPROVAL SEQUENCE / DOCUMENTS REQURED NFO COPES 1 1 Experimental Course AC NOP 2 Course Title ABCD NO 7 Pre & Co-Requisite ABCD N0 [X 9 New Course ABCDEF NOPQ 10a Certificate Program (uglg) exclusively within ABCDEFHJL NOQ existing degree program,, lob Certificate Program (uglg) where degree 1 / programs do not exist or where courses are selected ABCDEFHK NOSR, F University Faculty Senate Chair 1 H President G University Co~lncil Chair, J Board of Regents - notification only 1 K MHEC - approval L MHEC - notification only 1 M Middle States Association notification Required only if the mission of the University is changed by the action

2 1 Box 5: DOCUMENTATON (check boxes of documents included) " N. This Cover Sheet Q. Full DescriptionlRationale 0. Summary Proposal R. Full 5-page MHEC Proposal P. Syllabus S. Financial Tables U. Other Approval automatically lapses after two offerings unless permanently approved by Action 9 Codes: a) Director of Library Services (Langsdale or Law) b) College Dean c) Planning Office d) EMSA Letter of ntent is required by USM at least 30 days before a full proposal can be submitted. Letter of ntent requires only the approval of the dean and the provost and is forwarded to USM by the Office of the Provost. One-page letter to include: Program title & degreelcertificate to be awarded; resources requirements; need and demand; similar programs; method of instruction; and oversight and student services * One-page letter with description and rational * One or two-page document that describes: centrality to mission; market demand; curriculum design; adequacy of faculty resources; and assurance program will be supported with existing resources. * Learning objectives, assessment strategies; fit with UB strategic plan Joint Degree Program or Primary Degree Programs require submission of MOU wl program proposal Temporary suspension of program to examine future direction; time not to exceed two years. No new students admitted during suspension, but currently enrolled students must be given opportunity to satisfy degree requirements. Provide: a. evidence that the action is consistent with UB mission and can be implemented within the existing program resources of the institution. b. proposed date after which no new students will be admitted into the program; c. accommodation of currently enrolled students in the realization of their degree objectives; d. treatment of all tenured and non-tenured faculty and other staff in the affected program; e, reallocation of funds from the budget of the affected program; and f, existence at other state public institutions of programs to which to redirect students who might have enrolled in the program proposed for abolition. University Council review (for a recommendation to the President or back to the Provost) shall be limited to curricular or academic policy issues that may potentially affect the University's mission and strategic planning, or have a significant impact on the generation or allocation of its financial resources. * Required by MHEC

3 1 DOCUMENT 0 - SLMMARY PROPOSAL College: Law Department: Law Cost Code: Contact Person: Cheryl Cudzilo 1 Phone: x Effective Semester: Fall : Briefly describe what is requested: New course addition 1 For new courses or changes in existing courses (needed by Registrar): Special Topics (Aberdeen Faculty) 1 Course Abbreviation: Spec Topics (Aberdeen Faculty) 1 New Title: 1 Title #: LAW Credits: 1 1 Old Title: 1 Title #: Credits: 0-2: Set forth the rationale for the proposal: Benefit to students, Law School & University: The course would allow students to learn about an aspect of Scottish, U.K. E.U., or international law, and expose them to a Scottish law professor, enriching them both educationally and culturally. Having a Scottish law professor teach at the Law School would benefit the School's and University's faculty and community, by allowing for an exchange of ideas and sharing of cultures. 0-3 Resources Needed: This is a self-supporting program in which all expenses are paid for through tuition and fees. Personnel Eauipment.. Expendables Facilitv TOTAL 1 costs- COSTS Start-up First Year 1 Annual 'Thereafter ndicate probable source of additional funds, if needed: 0-4 lrnpact including OTS and Library resources (Complete a or b) a) mpact was reviewed. All impacted units were contacted and understandings worked out. No unit objects to the proposal as currently submitted. 'The units contacted were: Records Office (Richard Morrell) i b) mpact was reviewed. All objections were worked out except those documented in attachments. Units contacted were: Department Chair Signature Date

4 APPROVAL OF NEW LAW SCHOOL COURSE "SUMMARY PAGE" /Deadlines: to commence Spring semester: Sept. 15; Summer or Fall Semester: Feb. 1 5) Prepared by: Fred Brown m: April 12,2006 Course Title: Special Topics (Aberdeen Faculty) Credit Hours: 1 Course Description (for inclusion in Law School Catalog): This course will explore a particular topic of Scottish, U.K., andlor E.U. law, with comparisons to the treatment of this area under U.S. law. Alternatively, the topic may involve an area of international law. The course will be taught by a member of the University of Aberdeen law faculty. Topic Selection and Approval The particular topic will be selected through consultation between the particular member of University of Aberdeen law faculty and the University of Baltimore Director of the Summer Abroad Program in Comparative Law at the University of Aberdeen; planning with regard to the particular topic will include discussions with University of Baltimore law faculty who teach in related substantive areas. The particular topic is required to be approved by the Curriculum Committee. Course Prerequisites: Varies depending particular topic. Open Enrollment: Yes- No X Limited Enrollment: Yes X No Suggested Approximate Class Size: 20 Type of course: Seminar: Workshop: Advocacy: Scholarly Upper Level Writing Req: Clinic: Perspective Course: X Concentrations: (check appropriate) Business Eilvironmental General Public & Govt. Crinlinal - Estate- P Real Estate- nt'l 9i Comp X Electronic Familyp Litigation 6t Advocacy Theories- Additional concentrations are possible based on -the particular topic. This determination will be made by the Curriculum Committee upon approving the topic.

5 Assessment Strategies Type of evaluation of student: (check appropriate) Examination page Law Review Format Paper Sirnulatioils Draft Docui~~ents/Coi~~plex iilstrume~lts Short Assig~lrneilts - Other (explain) Text(s): nclude author, title, publisher, date of publication, and if the text is required: Content Outline: Learning Goals: While specific learning goals would vary depending on the particular topic, in general the course would aim for an understanding of some aspect of Scottish, U.K., and/or E.U. law and its comparison to U.S. law. Alternatively, the course would aim for an understanding of some aspect of international law. A Full Rationale (include how the proposed course will benefit the students, the Law School and the University): The course would allow students to learn about an aspect of Scottish, U.K. E.U., or international law, and expose them to a Scottish law professor, enriching them both educationally and culturally. Having a Scottish law professor teach at the Law School would benefit the School's and University's faculty and community, by allowing for an exchange of ideas and sllarillg of cultures. Note: Original syllabus shall be on file in the Office of the Academic Dean