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, 2011. 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, 2011. 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 10.2.1). 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
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. 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 2010-11 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. 62
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 2012. 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 63-66 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 2010-11, employment of graphic designers is expected to grow 13 percent, as fast as the average for all occupations from 2008-2018, as demand for graphic design continues to 63
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 2012. 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 2012. 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 63-66 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, 2010-11 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
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 2012. 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 2012. 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 60-65 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
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 2012. 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
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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