Agenda, Meeting of the Utah State Board of Regents, April 13-14, 2000

Agenda, Meeting of the Utah State Board of Regents, College of Eastern Utah, College Center, April 13-14, 2000

AGENDA MEETING OF THE UTAH STATE BOARD OF REGENTS April 5, 2000 Utah State Board of Regents Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education 355 West North Temple 3 Triad Center, Suite 550 Salt Lake City, Utah 84180-1205 AGENDA MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF REGENTS COLLEGE OF EASTERN UTAH College Center April 13-14, 2000 Thursday, April 13 5:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION DINNER MEETING - STATE BOARD OF REGENTS Board Room Friday, April 14 7:30 a.m. - BREAKFAST MEETING - STATE BOARD OF REGENTS, 9:00 a.m. CEU BOARD OF TRUSTEES, PRESIDENT JONES, AND COMMISSIONER FOXLEY Board Room • Open Discussion • Executive Session 9:00 a.m. - MEETINGS OF BOARD COMMITTEES 10:00 a.m. Multipurpose Room Academic and Applied Technology Education Committee ACTION: 1. Weber State University -- Bachelor of Arts/Science Degrees in Anthropology Tab A 2. College of Eastern Utah - Associate of Applied Science Degree in E-Commerce, Tab B Web Design and Development 3. College of Eastern Utah - Associate of Applied Science Degree in Tab C Computer Networking DISCUSSION: 4. General Education Task Force Tab D INFORMATION: 5. Information Calendar, Academic and Applied Technology Education Committee Tab E a. Utah Valley State College - Name Change of the Business Communication and Technology Department to Business Systems Administration 2 b. Utah Valley State College - Name Change, Office Administration emphasis in the Associate of Applied Science Degree to Information Administration c. Salt Lake Community College - Name Change of the Electricity/Industrial Electronics Program to the Electricity Technology Program d. Salt Lake Community College - Name Change of the Electricity/Instrumentation and Process Control Program to the Instrumentation Technology Program e. Salt Lake Community College - Name Change of the Ethnic Minority Human Services Training Program to the Social Work Program CONSENT: 6. Consent Calendar, Academic and ATE Committee Tab F Weber State University - Practical Nursing (PN) and Associate Degree (AD) Nursing Programs in Alaska via Internet Instruction Finance and Facilities Committee ACTION: 1. Weber State University - Tuition for Criminal Justice Masters Degree Program Tab G 2. College of Eastern Utah - Campus Master Plans Tab H 3. Utah Valley State College - Revenue Bonds Authorization Tab I 4. Salt Lake Community College - Receipt of Larry H. Miller Entrepreneurship Tab J Center (Ratification of Executive Committee Action) INFORMATION: 5. Student Financial Aid - UHEAA Board of Directors Report Tab K CONSENT: 6. Consent Calendar, Finance and Facilities Committee Tab L a. OCHE Monthly Investment Report b. FY2001 Initial Work Programs c. WSU - Surplus Fuel and Power Reallocation 10:00 a.m. - BREAKOUT DISCUSSION GROUPS 11:30 a.m. Multipurpose Room A&B, Alumni Room 3 • Discussion of Tuition Issues Tab M 11:30 a.m. - LUNCH 12:30 p.m. Multipurpose Room 12:30 p.m. - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND REGULAR 2:00 p.m. BUSINESS MEETING OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS Multipurpose Room 1. Reports of Breakout Discussion Groups 2. Review of Regents Policy R135, Institutional Legal Counsel in the Tab N System of Higher Education 3. Report of the Chair 4. Report of the Commissioner 5. Reports of Board Committees Academic Affairs and ATE Committee (Tabs A - F) Finance and Facilities Committee (Tabs G - L) 6. General Consent Calendar Tab O * * * * * In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communica-tive aids and services) during this meeting should notify Whitney Pugh, ADA Coordinator, at 355 West North Temple, 3 Triad Center, Suite 550, Salt Lake City, UT 84180, or at 801-321-7133, at least three working days prior to the meeting. TDD # 801-321-7130. Tab A, Page 1 of 10 MEMORANDUM April 5, 2000 TO: State Board of Regents FROM: Cecelia H. Foxley SUBJECT: Weber State University Request to Offer a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Major in Anthropology - Action Item Issue Officials from Weber State University (WSU) are requesting to offer both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Degree Programs in Anthropology. Background Currently, WSU offers an 18-credit hour Anthropology Minor, an 18-credit hour Anthropology Emphasis within the Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS) Degree, and an Archaeological Technician Institutional Certificate (26 credits), Associate of Applied Science Degree (63 credits), or BIS emphasis (18 credits). Undergraduate programs in Anthropology are available at the University of Utah (U of U) and Utah State University (USU), as well as Brigham Young University and most other major institutions in the Intermountain West. Slight differences exist for each institution in the required minimum credit hours for a major in Anthropology: USU requires 31; U of U requires 33, and WSU would require 36 for its proposed program that it hopes to commence in Fall 2000. More significant differences between the proposed WSU Anthropology major and those offered at USU and the U of U include: S A distinctive two-track option in either general Anthropology or Archaeology at WSU; the latter option is unique and provides undergraduates with a technical, applied study and practice of Archaeology under professional supervision in field and laboratory settings. S A four-fields emphasis with each of the required courses (ANTHRO 1000, 4200, and 4300) containing integrated subject matter across biological, cultural, archaeological, and linguistic Anthropology at WSU. S Required courses in theory, research, and statistics (also offered at USU). It is important to also note that WSU primarily serves a student population in Weber and Northern Davis Counties, as designated by the Board of Regents. WSU students have indicated a strong interest in an Anthropology major, and it is not anticipated that this proposed degree program Tab A, Page 2 of 10 will compete with existing programs within the USHE. Two consultants from Northern Arizona University and Wake Forest University were involved in the preliminary planning stages of the proposed program. The Archaeological Technician Advisory Board, which exists for the current two-year Archaeological Technician Program, was contacted and informed about the proposed baccalaureate major and the members' input was sought during the early planning stages of the proposal. This Board consists of six WSU faculty members and four members from archaeological agencies external to the University. In addition, the current president of the American Anthropological Association was asked to review a final draft of the proposed program. Her response was favorable, and she indicated that the proposed program is of appropriate rigor comparable to other undergraduate majors in Anthropology across the country. Policy Issues Officials from the University of Utah (U of U), while voicing no objection to the proposed program, raised two issues, both concerning faculty. U of U Anthropology program faculty stated that they offer most of the same tracks as the proposed program with more faculty, a four or five to one ratio. Faculty also commented that while other Anthropology programs may be offered by four full-time faculty, the U of U faculty think these programs are "thinly supported." They also noted limited expertise in the area of Biological Anthropology. Officials from WSU stated that the U of U is a research institution and, therefore, has more faculty for graduate programs. The teaching load for the metropolitan universities is eight courses per year, significantly higher than the teaching loads at research institutions. Thus, individual faculty are expected to teach more courses. Part-time/adjunct faculty will provide 15 percent of the instruction. In addition, there is a fifth instructor who will teach in the Archaeology portion of the proposed major. WSU believes its faculty are well-qualified. Regarding the tracks, WSU officials stated that there are small structural differences among the institutions. WSU will require majors to select one of two designated curricular tracks which is different than the student choice driven curriculum at the U of U. Utah State University (USU) officials also had no objection to the proposed program. However, they raised several issues. They questioned if the interest of students for a baccalaureate as demonstrated in the WSU survey would translate into enrollments. They also stated that while the proposed program claims to offer four specializations - cultural, biological, archaeology, and linguistic - there is only one course offered in three of the four. USU officials questioned the necessity of an introductory course with four lower-division courses in the four fields. Like U of U officials they questioned the adequacy of the number of faculty to cover the proposed program and the distribution of part-time faculty that would be needed. In addition, USU officials cautioned that students tend not to declare Anthropology as a major until their junior year. However, the proposed program schedules five courses in lower-division, some of which are at the 3000 level. They were concerned that transfer students will be disadvantaged. Also, Tab A, Page 3 of 10 the proposed program required 36 credits in the major while the U of U and USU require 31 and 33 respectively, or one to two fewer courses. Officials from WSU believe that their trend data demonstrate continuing interest in Anthropology among students who are very likely to declare Anthropology as a major. Regarding the number of courses in the four tracks, WSU officials state that the proposed program is not intended to produce specialists in each of the four fields. Instead, the proposed program stresses an integrated approach to the four fields. WSU faculty have elected to take a traditional approach requiring three courses which address the interconnectedness of the four fields: Introduction to Anthropology 1000, Anthropological Theory 4200, and Anthropological Research Methods 4300. Faculty believe that the introductory course, Anthropology1000, taught in other Anthropology programs nation-wide, is essential as a foundations course that integrates the four fields, introduces basic concepts and terminology, and explains human behavior. The 2000 level courses provide more in-depth exploration of the four fields and can be articulated across the USHE. WSU officials state that the proposed program is flexible. Students who do not declare the major until their junior year would not be disadvantaged and could complete the proposed program in two years. Most of the courses have no prerequisites and need not be taken in sequence. WSU officials say that they will work with individual students to design their pathways through he program. Consequently, having 3000 level courses listed in the first two years will not disadvantage transfer students. In addition, WSU officials commented that the number of required credits, 36, is a reflection of how statistics courses are handled by the other institutions. WSU intends to count it among the 36 required hours while USU counts it as part of its quantitative literacy requirement. The U of U does not require statistics. Options Considered After the Regents have reviewed the proposal from Weber State University to offer Bachelor of Arts or Science Degrees in Anthropology, they may raise other issues, request additional information, deny the request, or approve it at the April Board meeting. Commissioner's Recommendation It is the recommendation of the Commissioner that the Regents approve Weber State University's request to offer Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Degrees in Anthropology that would begin in Fall 2000. Cecelia H. Foxley, Commissioner CHF/MAP/PCS Attachment Tab A, Page 4 of 10 Academic and Applied Technology Education Committee Action Item Request to Offer a bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Degree in Anthropology Weber State University Prepared for Cecelia H. Foxley by Michael A. Petersen and Phyllis C. Safman April 5, 2000 Tab A, Page 0 of 10 SECTION I The Request Officials from Weber State University (WSU) are requesting to offer both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Degree Programs in Anthropology. SECTION II Program Description This new BA/BS in Anthropology requires completion of 120 credits, 36 of which are in the major. Students must complete four required core courses and select one of two program tracks, either General Anthropology or Archaeology, as detailed later in this proposal. The proposed program would produce carefully mentored, well-educated students with research experience and a strong sense of anthropology's relevance to Utah and the world today. Graduates of the proposed program would be well-prepared for a broad range of both public and private sector employment, or to enter professional or graduate schools appropriate to their interests. Based on current enrollment projections, implementation of the proposed program requires no new faculty, no new curriculum (courses were approved during semester conversion), and no significant new resources. ANTHROPOLOGY MAJOR - BACHELOR DEGREE (B.S. or B.A.) Program Prerequisite: Not required. Minor: Required. Grade Requirements: Minimum grade of "C" in courses counted toward fulfilling the major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable) and an overall GPA of 2.00. Credit Hour Requirements: A Total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation. A minimum of 36 hours is required within the major. Advisement A systematic advisement system assigns all Anthropology majors to a faculty advisor. Students are officially notified that they must be formally advised at least once a year with all contacts posted in their files which are maintained in the department. Undeclared majors/minors/BIS students and those with general questions should contact the Coordinator of Anthropology (Dr. Rosemary Conover, phone: [phone]). Tab A, Page 1 of 10 Admissions Requirements Students must declare their program of study. There are no special admission or application requirements for the major or minor. New freshmen and transfer students admitted to WSU in good standing qualify for admission to this major. General Education The following courses will fulfill both general education and program requirements: Anthro SS1000, SS2000 SS2100, LS2200, and HU2300. Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree Required Program Courses (12 credit hours) The following courses are required or equivalent courses as approved by the program coordinator: Anthro SS1000 Introduction to Anthropology 3 Anthro 4200 Anthropological Theory 3 Anthro 4300 Anthropological Research Methods 3 Soclgy 3600 Social Statistics (or approved equivalent) 3 In addition, students must select one of the following two tracks: General Anthropology Track Four-Field Fundamentals Courses (6 credit hours, two courses from the following): Anthro SS2000 Peoples and Cultures of the World 3 Anthro SS2100 Principles of Archaeology 3 Anthro LS2200 Biological Anthropology 3 Anthro HU2300 Language and Culture 3 Electives (18 credit hours from the following): Anthro SS2000* Peoples and Cultures of the World 3 Anthro SS2100* Principles of Archaeology 3 Anthro LS2200* Biological Anthropology 3 Anthro HU2300* Language and Culture 3 Anthro 2810 Experimental Courses 1-3 Anthro 2920 Short Courses, Workshops... 1-3 Anthro 2990 Special Topics in Anthropology 1-3 Anthro 3100 Prehistory of North America 3 Anthro 3200 Archaeology of Early Civilizations 3 Anthro 3300 Archaeological Field Techniques 3-6 Anthro 3400 Archaeological Lab Techniques 3 Anthro 3500 Elements of Culture 3 Anthro 3600 Culture Area Studies 1-3 Anthro 3700 Sex Roles: Past, Present & Future 3 Anthro 3900 Magic, Shamanism & Religion 3 Anthro 4100 Arch Method, Theory & Cultural Res Mngemnt 3 Anthro 4810 Experimental Courses 1-3 Anthro 4830 Readings or Projects 1-3 Anthro 4920 Short Courses, Workshops... 1-3 Anthro 4990 Seminar in Anthropology 1-3 NOTE: *Course may not be used to fulfill both elective and four-field fundamentals course requirements. Tab A, Page 2 of 10 Archaeology Track Core Courses (21-24 credit hours) Anthro SS2100 Principles of Archaeology 3 Anthro LS2200 Biological Anthropology 3 Anthro 3100 Prehistory of North America 3 Anthro 3200 Archaeology of Early Civilizations 3 Anthro 3300 Archaeological Field Techniques 3-6 (5 minimum) Anthro 3400 Archaeological Lab Techniques 3 Anthro 4100 Arch Method, Theory & Cultural Res Mngemnt 3 Electives (3 hours, select one of the following): Geosci PS1110 Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology 3 AND Geosci 1120 Physical Geology Laboratory: Earth Materials 1 Anthro 3600 Culture Area Studies 1-3 Recommended Engl 2100 Technical Writing 3 Engl 3100 Professional and Technical Writing 3 Geosci 3150 Geomorphology 4 Hist 4110 History of the American West 3 NOTE: Foreign language skills and computer skills beyond the university computer/information literacy requirement are strongly recommended for all majors. Abbreviations: EN = Composition; AI = American Institutions; QL = Quantitative Literacy; GenEd. = General Education; Minor = Course for Minor Program. FOR GENERAL ANTHROPOLOGY TRACK Freshman Fall ANTHRO SS1000 (3) Engl EN1010 (3) Math QL Course (3) AI Requirement (3) 1 GenEd (3) Total Hours: (15) Freshman Spring 1 ANTHRO 4-Field Fundamentals Course (3) Engl EN2010 (3) 1 Minor Course (3) 2 GenEds (6) Total Hours: (15) Sophomore Fall 1 ANTHRO 4-Field Fundamentals Course (3) 1 Minor Course (3) 3 GenEds (9) Total Hours: (15) Sophomore Spring 2 ANTHRO elective courses (6) 1 Minor Course (3) 2 GenEds (6) Total Hours: (15) Junior Fall 2 ANTHRO elective courses (6) 1 Minor Course (3) 2 Electives (6) Total Hours: (15) Junior Spring SOCLGY 3600 (3) 1 or more ANTHRO elective courses (3) 1 Minor Course (3) 2 Electives (6) Total Hours: (15) Senior Fall 1 or more ANTHRO elective courses (3) ANTHRO 4200 (3) 1 Minor Course (3) 2 Electives (6) Total Hours: (15) Senior Spring ANTHRO 4300 (3) Electives (12) Total Hours: (15) Tab A, Page 3 of 10 FOR ARCHAEOLOGY TRACK Freshman Fall ANTHRO SS1000 (3) Engl EN1010 (3) Math QL Course (3) AI Requirement (3) 1 GenEd (3) Total Hours: (15) Freshman Spring ANTHRO SS2100 or LS2200 (3) Engl EN2010 (3) 1 Minor Course (3) 2 GenEds (6) Total Hours: (15) Sophomore Fall ANTHRO LS2200 or SS2100 (3) GEOSCI PS1110 (3) GEOSCI 1120 (1) 1 Minor Course (3) 1 GenEd (3) Total Hours: (13) Sophomore Spring ANTHRO 3100 (3) ANTHRO 3600 (3) 1 Recommended List Course (3-4) 2 GenEds (6) Total Hours: (15-16) Sophomore Summer ANTHRO 3300 (5+) Total Hours: (5+) Junior Fall ANTHRO 3200 (3) ANTHRO 3400 (3) 2 Minor Courses (6) 1 GenEd (3) Total Hours: (15) Junior Spring SOCLGY 3600 (3) 2 Minor Courses (6) 2 Electives (6) Total Hours: (15) Senior Fall ANTHRO 4100 (3) ANTHRO 4200 (3) 3 Electives (9) Total Hours: (15) Senior Spring ANTHRO 4300 (3) 3 Electives (9) Total Hours: (12) Enrollment The data below are based upon an estimated average student FTE for the Anthropology minor over the past five years, with a conservative annual increase of one to two percent student FTE expected if the proposed major is approved. No specific student/faculty ratio requirements exist for Anthropology. PROJECTED STUDENT FTE ENROLLMENTS ANDSTUDENT/FACULTY FTE RATIOS YEAR STUDENT FTE STUDENT FTE: FACULTY FTE 2000-2001 83 20.5:1 2001-2002 84 21.0:1 2002-2003 86 21.5:1 2003-2004 88 22.0:1 2004-2005 90 22.5:1 Tab A, Page 4 of 10 The proposed Anthropology major builds upon the existing Anthropology minor and Archaeological Technician Programs. These two programs share many courses (as will the two proposed major tracks), and it is not possible to tease apart enrollment records. For Anthropology courses as a whole, the following headcounts and student credit hours were generated in the past five years: FIVE YEAR ENROLLMENT TRENDS YEAR HEADCOUNTS STUDENT CR HRS (Quarter/Semester) STUDENT FTE FACULTY FTE* 1994-95 801 3,648/2,432 81.1 3.5 1995-96 910 3,774/2,516 83.9 3.75 1996-97 870 3,869/2,579 88.3 3.60 1997-98 802 3,475/2,317 77.2 3.5 1998-99 817 3,759/2,506 83.5 4.10 *Faculty FTEs were calculated on actual FTE for three contract faculty during the years of 1994-98 and four contract faculty in 1998-99, during which the Department Chair, as an anthropologist, had a teaching load of approximately half time, the Director of the Archaeological Technician Program's teaching load was approximately two-thirds time, and the adjunct faculty made up for this difference, plus added slightly to the overall load. Faculty and Staff There are four full-time, tenured Anthropology faculty with Ph.D.s at WSU. Three are full professors. All four have strong teaching records, each having taught for over ten years and each having achieved outstanding teaching awards. The academic backgrounds of these faculty enable the proposed program to address all four fields within the discipline (Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Linguistics, and Cultural Anthropology), as well as Museology. When compared with other undergraduate Anthropology major programs nationally, approximately 26 departments offer the degree with three full-time faculty members and 37 departments do so with four faculty. Other faculty who support the Anthropology program include the Social Sciences Bibliographer for the WSU library who has a Ph.D. in Anthropology, a resident Ph.D. Archaeologist connected with the U.S. Forest Service, several adjunct faculty who typically hold the Ph.D. in Anthropology, and WSU Sociology and English faculty. A list of faculty with qualifications can be found in Appendix A. No additional faculty will be needed to implement the proposed Anthropology major within its first five years. No additional staff, beyond the existing secretary and student assistant, will be needed to support the proposed program in the first five years. Facilities and Equipment No new facilities or modifications to existing facilities are needed to implement the proposed Tab A, Page 5 of 10 program. Classrooms and office space are adequate and the Archaeological Laboratory that is shared with U.S. Forest Service personnel is an excellent facility that can accommodate student growth. No additional equipment needs are anticipated. Library and Learning Resources Both upper- and lower-division Anthropology courses have been taught at WSU for over thirty years, and the library has been collecting appropriate resources throughout this time frame. The Social Sciences Bibliographer, who is also an adjunct faculty member in Anthropology, has evaluated the collection and judged it to be highly acceptable for supporting the proposed B.A./B.S. major program. He compares the collection very favorably to library collections at institutions of similar size, which currently support undergraduate majors, and notes that the collection is growing at a rate of at least five percent per year. In addition, the library has on-line, electronic access and periodical services, and it subscribes to the core journals in the discipline with plans to add subscriptions as needed. No other learning resources are required for the proposed degree program. Because the Anthropology minor and Archaeological Technician Program have been in existence for some time, there are adequate media, computing, and other learning resources for use by both faculty and students. Cost The data below reflect only the Anthropology portion of the departmental budget which is shared with Sociology. (For example the Anthropology portion of the secretary's salary is two-fifths of her total compensation.) The data combine general Anthropology with the Archaeology program accounts. Although the increments in current expense, library, equipment, and travel will probably not increase annually, the total five-year interval is expected to show and an increase. These figures reflect a natural increase of the current program with or without the major. PROJECTED BUDGET FOR ANTHROPOLOGY 2000-2005 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 Salaries and Wages*: 4 Contract Faculty Adjunct Faculty Secretary 209,600 13,990 6,323 213,792 14,270 6,449 218,068 14,555 6,577 222,429 14,846 6,709 222,878 15,143 6,843 Benefits*: Contract Faculty Adjunct Faculty Secretary 67,365 2,098 4,333 68,712 2,140 4,420 70,086 2,183 4,508 71,488 2,227 4,598 72,918 2,271 4,690 Current Expense** 10,300 10,609 10,927 11,255 11,593 Library 8,240 8,487 8,742 9,004 9,274 Tab A, Page 6 of 10 Equipment** 2,060 2,122 2,186 2,252 2,320 Travel** 3,296 3,395 3,497 3,602 3,710 TOTAL BUDGET $327,605 $334,396 $341,329 $348,410 $351,640 *Salaries and benefits were calculated by using 1999-2000 data as the base and then applying a 2% annual increase for each subsequent year. The 1999-2000 adjunct faculty rate is $762/credit hour. All other categories were calculated with a 3% annual increase beyond the 1999-2000 data. Travel includes the annual allocation per faculty member plus the archaeology travel allotment. **These categories are occasionally supplemented by money from the Dean's Office and also through the U.S. Forest Service as per contractual obligation. Because no new personnel or equipment are requested, no new funds or reallocation of existing state funds are required. The needed library holdings, learning resources, and current expense/travel funds will be met through internal funding support and budgeting. Adequate faculty offices, labs, and classrooms already exist for the proposed program, and no new additional fuel or power expenditures to operate these facilities are expected. SECTION III Need Anthropology has much to offer to the education of all people in a diverse, complex world. There is strong student demand for this program, as well as growing employment demand for Anthropologists in Utah, nationally, and internationally. Overall, the proposed program addresses the need to provide the knowledge and appreciation of human diversity, cross-cultural awareness, and human problem-solving skills required by a society which can no longer tolerate racism, ethnocentrism, and other prejudices. Student Demand: There has been consistently high student demand for the proposed degree program. In 1995, a student-initiated survey indicated that 51 percent of the 94 students surveyed in Anthropology classes would obtain a major in Anthropology if it were offered, and 29 percent said "maybe." That same year a petition was signed by 96 students on campus indicating they would support the development of an Anthropology major. More recently, as the curriculum was converted to semesters, the faculty conducted several polls. In 1997, 77 of 176 students (44 percent) enrolled in lower- and upper-division Anthropology classes stated that Anthropology would be their major of choice if it were available at WSU; 24 percent were undecided. A survey conducted in May, 1998 with 36 Anthropology minors indicated that 27 (75 percent) would have majored in Anthropology had it been available. April and September, 1999, surveys of Anthropology minors indicated overwhelming support for an Anthropology major (100 percent and 82 percent, respectively, of students surveyed). There has been a growing interest in Anthropology and Archaeology at WSU over the past five Tab A, Page 7 of 10 years, which is demonstrated in the following table. Although predictions of the number of potential Anthropology majors from these data are tentative, conservative estimates indicate that one-third to one-half of the currently declared students could be majors (approximately 60 to 90 major students). This is comparable to numbers of majors at other institutions with Anthropology degree programs, both within Utah and nationally. DECLARED STUDENTS IN THE WSU ANTHROPOLOGY PROGRAMS 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 Anthro Minors 53 68 90 103 113 Anthro BIS 5 11 11 2 23 Arch Tech AAS 3 3 7 3 2 Arch Tech BIS 5 11 11 2 23 TOTALS 72 110 136 143 178 The number of graduates in the Anthropology minor and BIS Programs has consistently increased over the years between 1991 and 1999 (going from 19 graduates in 1991 to 29 graduates by 1999), with some dedicated graduates having electively accrued as many as 80 quarter hours (54 semester hours) in Anthropology, which would have earned them the Bachelor's degree. Student class enrollments have also risen significantly, going from 673 students in 1990-91 to 817 in 1998-99, with a concomitant increase in annual student credit hours (from 2,702 SCHs in 1990-91 to 3,759 quarter-equivalent SCHs in 1998-99). Employment Demand: While no official employment data are currently tracked nationally on baccalaureate graduates in Anthropology, some general trends which are monitored by the American Anthropological Association's Academic Relations Department are described here. Traditional careers in Anthropology have been in the academic areas of teaching and research, but today there are many other career options for trained Anthropologists. Non-academic employment options for Anthropologists have expanded as the demand for research on humans and their behavior increases in research institutes, nonprofit organizations, federal, state and local government agencies, world organizations, and private corporations. Anthropologists are now actively employed as researchers, trainers, evaluators, and administrators in fields as diverse as medicine, business, and law. It is felt that Anthropology majors are particularly well-prepared for 21st Century job markets which require a type of global, holistic knowledge and occupational flexibility. Projections indicate that the economy will be increasingly international, workforces and markets increasingly diverse, participatory management and decision-making increasingly important, and communication skills increasingly in demand. This is true locally, nationally, and internationally. Utah and the Intermountain Western states are undergoing an economic reorientation to attract corporations that are international in Tab A, Page 8 of 10 scope and operations. Recent news magazines and newspaper articles have indicated that individuals with an anthropological background are being sought by both national and global corporations for their cross-cultural skills and heightened sensitivity towards human diversity ("Hot Asset in Corporate: Anthropology Degrees," February 18, 1999 issue of USA Today). Institutional Readiness An Anthropology major is very consistent with and instrumental to fulfilling WSU's mission, roles, and goals. The proposed degree program will build upon the existing Anthropology minor and Archaeology Technician Program and is appropriate for a comprehensive institution of higher education. As noted earlier, an Anthropology major will prepare students for immediate employment in a changing global and diverse environment and for graduate study. Both of these outcomes are important aspects of WSU's mission. The proposed program will be administered by the Anthropology Program Coordinator and Chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. No changes in the current administrative structure are needed. No significant impact is anticipated on any other particular major programs at WSU. Minors in Anthropology currently come from a wide variety of programs across campus. Possibly a slight impact might occur on the number of Bachelor of Integrated Studies students, since that degree has been the only alternative degree for students currently wishing to major in Anthropology. The courses required for this major already exist and enrollments are already good. Thus, significant enrollment shifts impacting other programs are not anticipated. State's Ability to Finance No additional funds are being requested. Tab A, Page 9 of 10 APPENDIX A ANTHROPOLOGY FACULTY Full Time Faculty: Dr. Rosemary Conover, (1970), Chair of the Department of Sociology & Anthropology, Coordinator of Anthropology Program; Professor of Anthropology. Degrees: B.A., Anthropology, University of Utah, UT, 1967; M.A., Anthropology, Brandeis University, MA, 1969; Ph.D., Anthropology, University of Utah, UT, 1984. Areas of Specialization: Biological anthropology & anthropological linguistics; human gender roles; anthropological theory. Courses Taught: Anthro SS1000, SS2000, LS2200, HU2300, 3700, 4200, 4830, 4990. Dr. Brooke S. Arkush, (1990), Director, Archaeological Technician Program; Professor of Anthropology. Degrees: B.A., Anthropology, Humboldt State University, CA., 1983; M.A., Ph.D., Anthropology, University of California - Riverside, CA., 1987, 1989. Areas of Specialization: Archaeology -- prehistory and history of western North America, especially that of the Great Basin and California; processes of historic acculturation among arid hunter gatherer societies; Native American ethnohistory and ethnobiology. Courses Taught: Anthro SS1000, SS2100, 3100, 3300, 3400, 4100. Dr. Linda B. Eaton, (1992), Associate Professor of Anthropology. Degrees: B.A., Anthropology and Art History, Rice University, TX, 1974; M.A., Ph.D., Anthropology, Brown University, RI, 1978, 1983. Areas of Specialization: Cultural anthropology -- Native Americans, culture theory, comparative art, symbol, and metaphor; ethnooarchaeology of the U.S. Southwest (Zuni, Hopi, Navajo), East Africa, & Southeast Israel; museology (former Museum Curator and Assistant Director of Museum of Northern Arizona and Director of Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University). Courses Taught: Anthro SS1000, SS2000, 3200, 3500, 3600, 4990. Dr. Ronald L. Holt, (1986), Professor of Anthropology. Degrees: B.A., M.A., Anthropology, Texas Tech University, TX, 1974, 1976; Ph.D., Anthropology, University of Utah, UT, 1987. Areas of Specialization: Cultural anthropology - Native America (esp. Great Basin) and Asia; comparative religion, martial arts, tribe-state relations; ethnographic research and methods. Courses Taught: Anthro SS1000, SS2000, 3600, 3700, 3900, 4300, 4990. Part-Time Faculty: Dr. Wade R. Kotter, (1994), Social/Behavioral Sciences Bibliographer; Associate Professor of Library Science. Degrees: B.S., Anthropology & Archaeology, Brigham Young University, UT, 1978; M.A., Ancient History & Archaeology, Andrews University, MI, 1980; M.L.S, University of Maryland, MD, 1993; Ph.D., Anthropology, University of Arizona, AZ, 1986. Areas of Specialization: Archaeology, Middle East. Courses Taught: Anthro SS1000, SS2000, SS2100, 2990, 3200. Tab A, Page 10 of 10 Adjunct Faculty: (these are 1998-99 adjunct faculty): Dr. LeGrande Davies Degrees: B.A., Western Americana History, Brigham Young University, UT, 1968; M.A., Middle East Studies: Anthropology, University of Utah, UT, 1981; Ph.D. Middle East Studies: Anthropology, University of Utah, UT 1986. Areas of Specialization: Archaeology; Middle East. Courses Taught: Anthro SS1000, SS2100. Dr. Caren Frost Degrees: B.A., European and Japanese History, University of Utah, UT, 1982; M.P.H., Population and Family Health, Columbia University, NY, 1987; Ph.D., Cultural and Medical Anthropology, University of Utah, UT 1995. Areas of Specialization: Cultural anthropology -- medical anthropology; Middle East; applied anthropology. Courses Taught: Anthro SS2000, 3600, 4990. Dr. Mark A. Stevenson Degrees: B.A., Anthropology/Political Science, SUNY, NY, 1984; Ph.D., Anthropology, Temple University, PA, 1996. Areas of Specialization: Cultural anthropology & linguistics -- political anthropology; mass media in society, industrialized societies; Europe, North America. Courses Taught: Anthro SS1000, SS2000, 3600, 4990. Adjunct Archaeologist-in-Residence: Dr. Evan DeBloois, U.S. Forest Service's National Heritage Policy Development Project Manager. Degrees: B.S., Archeology, Brigham Young University, UT, 1965; M.A., Archeology, Brigham Young University, UT, 1967; M.S., Ph.D., Anthropology, University of Washington, WA, 1970, 1974. Areas of Specialization: Archaeology, esp. of Western/Southwestern/Great Basin U.S. and Mesoamerica. Courses Taught: Anthro SS2100, 3100. Support Faculty in Sociology and English: Because Anthropology is housed departmentally with the Sociology Program, the following sociology faculty contribute significantly to the Anthropology Program (e.g., courses in comparative sociology, statistics, and a team-taught course with anthropology on gender roles). Of these sociologists, two have anthropology training as well: Dr. Thomas E. Kearin (Ph.D., Sociology - Brigham Young University, 1984) is also degreed in anthropology at the Master's level from Hunter Graduate School of the City University of New York and Richard Hutchinson (ABD, Sociology - University of Arizona and has a B.A. in anthropology from Northeastern Illinois University), has done field work in Brazil, Peru and Arizona. Further, Dr. Huiying Wei-Arthus (Ph.D., Sociology - SUNY- Stony Brook, 1994), has her MA in Linguistics from SUNY-Stony Brook. (Dr. Wei- Arthus will also teach the statistics course to be required in the program.) Other sociology faculty who contribute to the program include: Dr. Robert W. Reynolds (Ph.D., Sociology - Washington State University, 1993), who also teaches methods and statistics, and Dr. Brenda M. Kowalewski (Ph.D., Sociology - University of Maryland, 1995), who, as well as Dr. Reynolds, has team-taught the sex roles course with anthropology faculty. Dr. Marjukka Ollilainen (Ph.D., Sociology - Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1999) teaches global sociology and also gender and the family , and Dr. Susan McKay (Ph.D. Linguistics, University of Utah, 1989) in the English Department can teach Language and Culture. Tab B, Page 1of 21 MEMORANDUM April 5, 2000 TO: State Board of Regents FROM: Cecelia H. Foxley SUBJECT: College of Eastern Utah - Request to offer an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Networking - Action Item Issue Officials at the College of Eastern Utah (CEU) request approval to offer an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Networking beginning Fall, 2000. Background The proposed program offers three emphasis areas: Computer Hardware, Microsoft, and Novell. Students will select two of the three emphases, which provide them with the opportunity to receive training leading to industry standard certifications from Microsoft (MCSE) and/or Novell (CNE), as well as hardware and electronics training including training in A+, Net+, and iNet+. This combination provides a detailed, solid technical background to supplement practical components. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 1999, the fastest growing employment market is for database administrators, computer support specialists, and all other computer science fields. The projected growth between 1996 - 2006 is 118%. Employment opportunities exist in every location, including telecommuting. This enhances the potential of employment in the rural areas of the state. Salaries for Microsoft and Novell certified professionals often exceed $30,000. In addition, the proposed program responds to Governor Leavitt's recent call for the Utah System of Higher Education to prepare for the changing economy of the 21st century by increasing the number of engineering and computer-related degrees by 50 percent over the next ten years. No new state funds are requested for the program. Two additional faculty members will be hired in the first year, one in Business Information Systems and one for the Electronics and Networking Programs. Additional equipment will also be purchased for the proposed program. Funding will come from a combination of the reallocation of existing funds and faculty positions from other technology programs, an expected enrollment increase, and Carl Perkins funds. Tab B, Page 2of 21 Policy Issues This proposal was discussed by the Chief Academic Officers at their meeting on March 21, 2000. Questions were raised by officials at Weber State University (WSU) and Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) regarding the general education component of the curriculum and the specific faculty certifications required to teach classes in the two industry certification emphases. In response to these concerns, officials at CEU have made appropriate revisions to the general education curriculum and have provided assurances that all faculty members who teach Microsoft and Novell classes will have the appropriate industry certifications. In addition, officials at WSU and SLCC suggested that officials at CEU should concentrate on the employment needs of CEU's specific service delivery area, rather than referencing state and national need for graduates with the skills that this program will provide. In response, officials at CEU point out that CEU, like other USHE institutions, draws students from nearly every county in Utah, from bordering states in the region, and from other countries, and that CEU graduates are employed in similarly diverse locations. After officials at WSU and SLCC reviewed CEU's changes to the general education curriculum, assurances regarding faculty certification and other responses, they expressed appreciation for CEU's willingness to address these issues and indicated that they had no further concerns regarding the program. No concerns were expressed by other USHE institutions. Options Considered After the Regents have reviewed the proposal from the College of Eastern Utah to offer an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Networking they may raise issues, request additional information, deny the request or approve the request. Commissioner's Recommendation It is the recommendation of the Commissioner that the Regents approve the request of the College of Eastern Utah to offer an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Networking. Cecelia H. Foxley, Commissioner CHF/MAP/LF Attachment Tab B, Page 3of 21 Academic and Applied Technology Education Committee Action Item Request to Offer an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Networking College of Eastern Utah Prepared for Cecelia H. Foxley by Michael A. Petersen and Linda Fife April 5, 2000 Tab B, Page 4of 21 SECTION I The Request Officials at the College of Eastern Utah (CEU) request approval to offer an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Networking beginning Fall, 2000. SECTION II Program Description The proposed Associate of Applied Science Degree provides students with the opportunity to receive training leading to industry standard certifications from Microsoft (MCSE) and/or Novell (CNE). In addition, students may receive hardware and electronics training, including training in A+, Net+, and iNet+. This combination provides a detailed, solid technical background to supplement practical components. An (*) indicates courses that will be developed over the first five years of the program. Course descriptions are included as Appendix A. A proposed student schedule can be found in Appendix B. Course Title Credits Core Classes ELEC 1250* A+ Preparation Course 3 ELEC 2310* Telecom Systems and ELEC 2320* Telecom S. Lab -or- BCIS 2330 Business Data Communications and Networking 3-4 ELEC 2330* Telecom Mediums 3 ELEC 2340* Telecom Mediums Lab 1 BCIS 2210 UNIX 2 Emphasis Areas (choose two of the three Emphases) 1. Hardware Emphasis ELEC 1110 Electronics Math (Math Requirement) 3 ELEC 1130 Circuit Analysis 6 ELEC 1140 Circuit Analysis Lab 1 Tab B, Page 5of 21 ELEC 1150 Digital Systems Theory 3 ELEC 1160 Digital Systems Lab 1 ELEC 2350* Net+ Preparation Course 3 ELEC 2360* Net+Lab 1 ELEC 2370* iNet+ Preparation Course 3 ELEC 2380* iNet+ Lab 1 2. Microsoft Emphasis BCIS 2610* Administering Windows 2000 Professional 3 BCIS 2611* Administering Windows 2000 Server 3 BCIS 2612* Administering Windows 2000 Network Infrastruct 3 BCIS 2613* Implementing Windows 2000 Directory Services 3 BCIS 2614 Designing Windows 2000 Directory Services Infra 3 BCIS 2615* Designing Security for a Windows 2000 Network 3 BCIS 2616* Designing Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure 3 3. Novell Emphasis BCIS 2630* NetWare Administration 3 BCIS 2631* Networking Technologies 2 BCIS 2632* NetWare Advanced Administration 3 BCIS 2633* NDS Design and Implementation 2 BCIS 2634* NetWare Service and Support 3 BCIS 2635* GroupWise Administration 2 MATH 1050 -or- BUSN 1050 0-4 Note: Must be Math 1050 if requirement has not been met Elective: One of the following 3 BCIS 2330 Business Data Communications and Networking BCIS 2340* Introduction to Multimedia Authoring BCIS 2422* Oracle/InterDev BUSN 2500* Electronic Commerce General Education ENGL 1010 College Writing 3 PSYH 1010-or- SOSC 1010 Introduction to Psychology or Sociology 3 Earth Science, Life Science or Physical Science General Education Course 3 Tab B, Page 6of 21 Human Relations (one of the following) 3 BUSN 2390 Organizational Behavior BCIS 2930 Office Procedures & Human Relations COMM 2110 Interpersonal Communication TOTAL CREDITS 64-68 Representatives from the business, computer and the electronics program advisory committees and additional representatives from the community recently met to determine the need for new programs. This proposal is a result of that meeting. Since that time, the College of Eastern Utah Joint Vocational Committee has voted to approve the addition of the proposed E-commerce and Web Design and Development degree to the curriculum. The College of Eastern Utah Board of Trustees also endorses the program. A list of involved community individuals and consultants is included in Appendix C. Robert Potts, Jr., was involved as an external consultant for the networking program. Robert is the Information Systems (IS) director for Price city, a position he has held for the last eight years. He supervises all networking and PC troubleshooting for the city. He has MCSE and CNA certifications. His evaluation of the program was very favorable, and he suggested expansion of the program to include CISCO in the future. Enrollment Projected enrollment and student/faculty ratios for the first five years of the program follow. Enrollment figures reflect the projected average class size. Where class size is restricted to a limited number by industry (e.g., Novell and Microsoft), classes will not exceed the specified number. Projected FTE Enrollments and Ratios Year 2000-1 2001-2 2002-3 2003-4 2004-5 FTE Enrollments 20 25 30 30 30 Student FTE: Faculty FTE 10:1 12:1 15:1 15:1 15:1 The proposed program is not an expansion or extension of an existing program. However, enrollments in related programs are included below for the Board's information: Business and Computer Information Systems Headcounts, Student Credit Hours, Annualized FTE Year 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-00 Headcount 2452 2392 2420 1589 1935 Tab B, Page 7of 21 Student Credit Hours 5642* 5716* 5752* 3760** 4694** Annualized FTE 125.39 127.03 127.84 122.27 151.38 Business Headcounts, Student Credit Hours, Annualized FTE Year 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-00 Headcount 1112 1256 1241 954 1144 Student Credit Hours 4214* 4544* 4575* 2774** 3359** Annualized FTE 93.65 100.98 101.68 91.04 107.71 * = quarter hours **= semester hours Electronics Headcounts, Student Credit Hours, Annualized FTE Year 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-00 Headcount 218 125 110 196 146 Student Credit Hours 876* 536* 434* 568** 393** Annualized FTE 19.5 11.9 9.6 18.8 13.11 * = quarter hours **= semester hours Cost The following table outlines the projected budget for the first five years of the program: Year 2000-1 2001-2 2002-3 2003-4 2004-5 Salaries & Wages* 120,000 123,000 127,000 130,000 133,000 Benefits 36,000 36,900 38,100 39,000 39,900 Equipment 15,000 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 Current Expense 25,000 7,500 3,000 3,000 3,000 Travel 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 Library 1,000 1,000 1,000 750 750 Total $198,000 $176,900 $177,600 $181,250 $185,150 Tab B, Page 8of 21 *This line represents one new faculty member. Existing faculty will teach portions of the program, either as part of current assignments or in place of other courses. Faculty and Staff One additional faculty member will be required in Business Information Systems for 2000- 2001. This is in addition to a second faculty member to be added to the Electronics and Networking Programs in 2000-2001. The following current faculty members will support the proposed program: Eric Mantz M.S., Business Information Systems, Utah State University Graduate work, Computer and Network Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology B.S., Management Information Systems, Utah State University Former Army Signal Corps Officer that specialized in automation and information systems management. Currently serves as the Director of the Data Processing Installation, Utah Army National Guard and holds the rank of Major. Currently manages the CEU Price Campus networks. Six years of teaching experience. Russell Goodrich M.S., Business and Computer Information Systems, Utah State University B.S., Business Education, Utah State University A.S., Business, Ricks College Over twelve years teaching experience in a variety of computer applications and programs. Helped administer both Macintosh and IBM Networks. Extensive dBASE programming and other database systems experience. Ross Sacco M..S., Technology Education, Brigham Young University B.S., Electronics Engineering Technology, DeVry Institute of Technology Designed, installed and currently maintains the Electronics Departments laboratory network. Over thirteen years of teaching experience in the electrical, electronics, and pre-electrical engineering areas. Holds several industrial certifications. Part-time lab assistants will be hired to support the program. No additional support staff will be required. Facilities and Equipment One existing classroom will be converted to a networking lab/classroom. The following equipment is necessary to provide a superior program and will be purchased in the first two years: • Approximately twenty computers (ten in the 1st year, ten in the 2nd year) Tab B, Page 9of 21 • One laser printer • Cable Master • Fiber Optic Equipment • Ten Tables • Twenty Chairs • Misc. Equipment (surge protectors, networking cables, etc.) The budget presented in the "Cost" section above includes funding for these equipment purchases. Libraries and Learning Resources The CEU Library and Learning Resource Center has adequate holdings to support the program initially. Additional resources will be purchased on an ongoing basis during the first five years that will build upon the resources currently available. Funds have been budgeted by both the library and the department for these acquisitions; the proposed budget reflects funds from both sources. Software licenses will be expanded to provide sufficient quantities. SECTION III Need Information systems employment is growing at double-digit rates. Over half of the current jobs in information systems did not exist in 1993. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 1999, the fastest growing employment market is for database administrators, computer support specialists, and all other computer science fields. The projected growth between 1996 - 2006 is 118%. Jobs for computer engineers and system analysts are the second and third fastest growing fields. (Source: Wall Street Journal, November 29, 1999, p. R20.) Employment opportunities exist in every location, including telecommuting, which enhances the potential of employment in the rural areas of the state. Salaries for Microsoft and Novell certified professionals often exceed $30,000 per year. In a December 10, 1999 news release, and during a meeting of the State Board of Regents, Utah Governor Leavitt challenged colleges and universities to prepare for the changing economy of the 21st century by offering more degrees in engineering, computer science and other high demand fields. The governor called for a 50 percent increase over the next ten years in the number of engineering and computer-related degrees. "Utah's post-Olympic economy will be less dependent on mining, agriculture and construction and more dependent on high tech and science industries. We need the System of Higher Education to help Utah meet the changing demands of our economy." The College of Eastern Utah's Joint Vocational Committee and the Board of Trustees have directed CEU to move into the newer high technologies and become less dependent on the older Tab B, Page 10of 21 heavy industry technologies. Networking classes and degrees are offered at other institutions, but the estimated need for these trained personnel nationally, regionally and statewide, as underscored by the governor's recent appeal, should mitigate against any oversupply of graduates for the next decade. Several kinds of programs are already shared among multiple institutions, e.g., criminal justice, business administration, etc. without saturating the market. Indeed, a shortage of technology programs in Utah may lead to a slowing of economic growth within the state during the coming decades. Institutional Readiness The College of Eastern Utah currently provides a variety of two-year Associate of Applied Science Degrees that support the needs of society. This proposed degree includes a strong technical base which will continue to enhance College of Eastern Utah's role as a provider of applied technology education. This program will be administered by the Business/Computer Information Systems Department. The department is housed in the Applied Science and Technology Division of the college. The program will strengthen the computer department enrollments and have a positive effect on other college departments. The program includes a number of existing classes that will be able to support the anticipated increase in enrollment without a proportionate increase in costs (though additional faculty members will be employed in some areas). State's Ability to Finance No new state funds are being requested. Funding for the program will come from a combination of the reallocation of existing funds and faculty positions from other technology programs, an expected enrollment increase, and Carl Perkins funds. Tab B, Page 11of 21 Appendix A Description of Proposed Program Courses Currently Offered Courses ELEC 1110 Electronics Math Credit Hours: 3 This course covers the various specialized mathematical topics unique to and necessary for the study of electronics/electricity. These topics include but are not limited to: Systems of Units, Units of Measure, Scientific vs. Metric Prefix Notation of Numbers/Units, Functions, Complex Numbers, and Vectors, Numbering Systems, Introductory Statistics and Derivative and Integral Calculus as it applies to Electrical/Electronic Systems and Components. Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 0990 or ASSET/ACT test scores indicating a math level of Math 0990 or math exam given by the program. ELEC 1130 Circuit Analysis Credit Hours: 6 This course covers basic and advanced DC and AC electric circuit topics. These topics include but are not limited to: Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Voltage and Current Laws resistance, capacitance, inductance, conductance, reactance, susceptance, impedance, admittance, and RC and RL time constants. Analysis of series, parallel, series-parallel and bridge networks using Superposition, Thevenin's and Maximum Power Transfer Theorems, Resonance, Mesh and Nodal Analysis, and Source and -Y Conversions. Prerequisites: Completed or concurrent registration in ELEC 1140 and ELEC 1110 or MATH 1060. ELEC 1140 Circuit Analysis Lab Credit Hours: 1 This laboratory course provides practical experience related to topics in the ELEC 1130. Emphasis is placed on validation of concepts, laws, theorems and methods of analysis used in the classroom. In addition students will be required to design circuits and develop familiarity with electronic components, bread boarding and the proper use of test equipment. Laboratory reporting techniques will be developed through report writing. Prerequisites: Completed or concurrent registration in ELEC 1110 ELEC 1150 Digital Systems Theory Credit Hours: 3 This course introduces the fundamentals of digital logic circuits and systems. Topics include but are not limited to numbering systems and codes, logic gates operation, Boolean algebra, combinational logic and design, flip-flops, counters, timers, registers, programmable logic devices, memories, logic families, interfacing circuits, sequential logic design and an introduction to microprocessors. Prerequisites: Completed or concurrent registration in MATH 1060 or ELEC 1110, ELEC 1120 and ELEC 1160. ELEC. 1160 Digital Systems Lab Credit Hours: 1 This laboratory course provides practical experience related to topics in ELEC 1150. Emphasis is placed on validation of concepts, laws, theorems and methods of analysis used in the classroom. In addition students will be required to design combinational and sequential circuits and develop familiarity with programmable logi devices and programming, digital electronic components, data sheet Tab B, Page 12of 21 interpretation and use, and the proper use of test equipment. Laboratory reporting techniques will be developed through report writing. ENGL 1010 Introduction to Writing Credit Hours: 3 This course is a core requirement for all students pursuing an AA, AS, AAS, or a certification of completion. The course will teach the student how to plan, write, revise, and edit expository essays. The class will be taught through lectures, class discussions, and group process experiences. PSYH 1010 Introduction to Psychology Credit Hours: 3 This course is a general education class intended for all students. It covers major areas of scientific psychology, including biological foundation, sensation, and perception, learning, motivation, human development, social psychology, and abnormal psychology. Writing assignments will be required. ACT English score of at least 14 is strongly recommended. SOSC 1010 Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3 This course will introduce the students to the study of human social relations, groups, societies and their institutions. Social diversity and inequality will be examined, and students should learn that we are affected by global forces. Current concepts and research methods will be introduced, and students will be constantly challenged to use critical thinking. BUSN 2390 Organizational Behavior Credit Hours: 3 This course is a comprehensive study of human behavior in the workplace. Its focus is on the application of psychological theories of attribution, learning, motivation, and group processes to enhance productivity, quality, and job satisfaction Prerequisite: Introductory writing course. BCIS 2930 Office Procedures and Human Relations Credit Hours: 3 This course provides instruction and application of skills and knowledge needed in an office setting. Skills in human relations will be stressed through a series of group and individual activities. Prerequisites: BCIS 1400, 1401, 2420, or BCIS 1010 or BCIS 1810. COMM 2110 Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3 This course specifically deals with the communications skills needed for interpersonal relationships. Students will discuss as well as role-play various situations that may arise in the context of dyadic interaction. This course will empower students in the area of conflict resolution by focusing on such tools as empathic listening and a relationship centered paradigm of problem solution. The context of this course will cover both personal as well as organizational situations. MATH 1050 College Algebra Credit Hours: 4 This is an advanced course in algebra. Topics include functions, applied problems, equations, inequalities, graphing, logarithms, exponentials, roots of polynomials, partial fractions, binomial theorem, matrices, determinants, conic sections, sequences, series, combinatorics, mathematical induction, and systems of equations and inequalities. Students may be required to have a graphing calculator. Prerequisite: MATH 1010. Tab B, Page 13of 21 BUSN 1050 Business Mathematics Credit Hours: 3 This course is required for students working towards a Certificate of Completion or an Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration. Business Mathematics examines common business practices and their associated math procedures. It is designed to provide a solid preparation and foundation for students who are going on to course work or careers in accounting, management, marketing, finance, and small business or for individuals who wish to become better informed consumers. Topics to be covered in this course include: discounts, markups/markdowns, payroll, promissory notes, time value of money, consumer and business credit, interpretation of financial statements, inventory, depreciation, and an introduction to business statistics. Prerequisite: MATH 0990 or higher. BCIS 2210 UNIX Operating System Credit Hours: 2 This course will teach the student the UNIX operating system from the user's standpoint and also cover some basic systems administration. The instruction offered includes shells, directories, file operations, permissions, processes, background execution, tools, utilities, editors, basic shell programming, and network/ remote operations. Prerequisite: Previous computer experience. BCIS 2330 Business Data Communications and Networking Credit Hours: 3 This course places emphasis on business data communications in a LAN and WAN networking environment. Includes network protocols, cable technology, telecommunications standards, security issues, and general telecommunications management issues. Prerequisites: Computer literacy requirement. New Courses BUSN 2500 Electronic Commerce Credit Hours: 3 This course is a complete introduction to the world of e-commerce, with balanced coverage of both technical and business topics. The class is primarily conceptual in nature; however, frequent case studies and practical examples help students understand the concepts and techniques used to establish and run a business on the Internet. Topics covered include Internet security, sales and marketing, payment systems, and legal and ethical issues. This course is a foundation course required for students completing a degree at CEU in E-commerce and multimedia design. ELEC 1250 A+ Preparation Course Credit Hours: 3 This course covers all nine exam domains in preparation for CompTIA's A+ Certification Exam. Pre-requisite or concurrent registration in ELEC 1130, 1150. ELEC 2310 Telecom Systems Credit Hours: 3 This course will give the student an overview and history of the telecommunications industry, covering many voice telecom systems and data telecom systems. The student will be able to construct, troubleshoot, test and verify the proper operation of voice based telecommunication systems. Also safely test equipment and tools to measure operational parameters for purposes of diagnosis, repair and verification of proper operation. Prerequisite: ELEC 1250. Concurrent registration in ELEC 2320. Tab B, Page 14of 21 ELEC 2320 Telecom Systems Lab Credit Hours: 1 This lab course gives practical application to the topics studied in ELEC 2310, as well as familiarizes the student with the use of basic tools, equipment, and troubleshooting techniques. Prerequisite: ELEC 1250. Concurrent registration in ELEC 2310. ELEC 2330 Telecom Mediums Credit Hours: 3 This course studies the characteristics, applications, planning, implementation, and management of telecommunication mediums. Prerequisite: ELEC 1250. Concurrent registration in ELEC 2340. ELEC 2340 Telecom Mediums Lab Credit Hours: 1 This lab course gives practical application to the topics studied in Elec. 2330, as well as familiarizes the student with the use of basic tools, equipment, and techniques used by Telecom professionals installing, managing, and troubleshooting these mediums. Prerequisites: ELEC 1250. Concurrent registration in ELEC 2330. ELEC 2350 Net+ Preparation Credit Hours: 3 This course covers all ten exam domains in preparation for CompTIA's Net+Certification Exam. Prerequisites: ELEC 1250. Concurrent registration in ELEC 1260. ELEC 2360 Net+ Preparation Lab Credit Hours: 1 This lab course gives hands-on applications to all ten-exam domains in preparation for CompTIA's Net+ Certification Exam. Prerequisites: ELEC 1250. Concurrent registration in ELEC 1260. ELEC 2370 iNet+ Preparation Credit Hours: 3 This course covers all six exam domains in preparation for CompTIA's iNet+ Certification Exam. Prerequisites: ELEC 1250. Concurrent registration in ELEC 2380. ELEC 2380 iNet+ Preparation Lab Credit Hours: 1 This lab course gives hands-on applications to all six exam domains in preparation for CompTIA's iNet+ Certification Exam. Prerequisites: ELEC 1250. Concurrent registration in ELEC 2380. BCIS 2340 Introduction to Multimedia Authoring Credit Hours: 3 This course will use a popular authoring software package to create an interactive multimedia presentation. The purpose of the course is to give students a good start in multimedia development. This course will introduce students to Macromedia's Authorware software program. Since the Authorware program is very complex, only the essential functions of the program will be used as a basis for this course. Students will have the opportunity to develop a basic self-directed design module that will include the major components of the software covered during class time. Utilizing Authorware, this course will provide the designer with the core foundations for the development of computed based instruction. Tab B, Page 15of 21 BCIS 2422 Oracle/InterDev Credit Hours: 3 This course uses Oracle to develop database objects that are accessible through the Internet as part of an E-commerce business. Students learn the basics of developing forms, reports, and integrated database applications. The SQL language will be introduced and used to create tables, insert data into tables, and display data from a search. BCIS 2610 Administering Windows 2000 Professional Credit Hours: 3 This course is designed to teach fundamental Installation, implementation, and configuration management tasks in Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional. This course is intended for students interested in achieving Microsoft Certified Professional status. Students also earn core credit toward Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification. BCIS 2611 Administering Windows 2000 Server Credit Hours: 3 This course is designed to teach fundamental installation, configuration, and administrative management tasks in Microsoft Windows 2000 Server. This course is intended for students interested in achieving Microsoft Certified Professional status. Students also earn core credit toward Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification. Pre-requisite: BCIS 2610 BCIS 2612 Administering a Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Credit Hours: 3 This course is designed to teach Windows 2000 Network Administration in the areas of Domain Naming Service (DNS), Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP), Remote Access, Network Protocols, Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS), Internet Protocol (IP) routing, Address Translation, and Troubleshooting. This course is intended for students interested in achieving Microsoft Certified Professional status. Students also earn core credit toward Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification. Pre-requisite: BCIS 2611 BCIS 2613 Implem. Windows Directory Services Infrastructure Credit Hours: 3 This course is designed to teach Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure. This includes the following areas: Active Directory, Active Directory DNS, Change and Configuration Management, and Active Directory Security. This course is intended for students interested in achieving Microsoft Certified Professional status. Student also earn core credit toward Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification. Pre-requisite BCIS 2611 BCIS 2614 Designing Windows Directory Services Infrastructure Credit Hours: 3 This course teaches the design of Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure. This includes doing extensive analysis of business and technical requirements to design appropriate Directory Service Architectures and Service Locations. This course is intended for students interested in achieving Microsoft Certified Professional status. Students also earn core credit toward Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification. Pre-requisite: BCIS 2613 BCIS 2615 Designing Security for a Windows 2000 Network Credit Hours: 3 This course teaches the designing of security for a Windows 2000 network. This includes doing extensive analysis of business, technical, and security requirements to design appropriate security for Tab B, Page 16of 21 local and wide area networks that use Windows 2000. This course is intended for students interested in achieving Microsoft Certified Professional status. Students also earn core credit toward Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification. Pre-requisite BCIS 2611 BCIS 2616 Designing Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Credit Hours: 3 This course teaches the designing Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure. This includes doing extensive analysis of business and technical requirements to design an effective Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure for local and wide area networks that use Windows 2000. This course is intended for students interested in achieving Microsoft Certified Professional status. Students also earn core credit toward Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification. Pre-requisite: BCIS 2612 BCIS 2630 NetWare Administration Credit Hours: 3 This course teaches how to accomplish fundamental network management tasks on a NetWare 5 network. This course is intended for students interested in gaining their Certified Novell Administrator (CNA) and Certified Novell Engineer (CNE) certifications. BCIS 2631 Networking Technologies Credit Hours: 2 This course provides students with an excellent foundation upon which to build their network training. It covers the basics of computer networking, including terms and concepts. Networking technology- - how it works, and why it works- - is made clear in this course, where concepts like contemporary network services, transmission media, and protocols are explained. Students learn how protocols are used in networking implementations from many vendors, especially those most common in today's LANs and WANs. This course is an introduction to computer networking technologies for students who are new to networking technologies. These students may or may not already be IT professionals, but are not yet networking professionals. BCIS 2632 NetWare Advanced Administration Credit Hours: 3 This course provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to design, configure and administer a complex NetWare 5 network. Skills learned include upgrading from a NetWare 3 environment, migrating to NetWare Distributed Print Services, executing Java-based utilities; network backup and configuring NetWare 5 for remote access. This course is for Network administrators or other networking professionals that provide service and support for the NetWare 5 environment. Pre-requisite: BCIS 2630, 2631 BCIS 2633 NDS Design and Implementation Credit Hours: 2 This course teaches network administrators, network designers and networking consultants the skills needed to create an NDS design and implementation strategy. Students will complete an NDS design strategy and implementation schedule using templates that they can re-use to create a design for their workplaces. Students will then use these strategies and schedules to complete a NetWare implementation in a hands-on environment. The processes taught in this course for creating a solid NetWare design have been proven in use with Novell Consulting Services. This course is for network administrators who have the skills and experience needed for administering and managing NetWare. This course is also for the CNE or Master CNE candidate. Pre-requisite: BCIS 2632 BCIS 2634 NetWare Service and Support Credit Hours: 3 This course focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and resolution of hardware-related problems network Tab B, Page 17of 21 professionals encounter while working with the network. Through the course focuses on hardware issues in relation to NetWare, students learn practical skills in this course that will help them optimize hardware resources for networking products. The course shows students how to solve "real world" hardware problems, and includes extensive hands-on exercises (nearly 60% of all class time). The course materials are designed to provide a continuing reference that will be useful back at the student's workplace. Students should be CNE candidates or technical support personnel responsible for diagnosing and resolving problems with NetWare networks. Pre-requisite: BCIS 2633 BCIS 2635 GroupWise Administration Credit Hours: 2 This course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of administering a GroupWise system. It includes system architecture, installation and configuration, messaging within the system, managing documents and client features. This course is for GroupWise 5 CNA candidates, GroupWise 5 CNE candidates, Customer and expertise-based reseller personnel System administrators, engineers, and consultants, and Systems Engineers and Certified NetWare Engineers familiar with previous releases of GroupWise. Pre-requisite: 2630 Tab B, Page 18of 21 Appendix B Sample Class Schedule s Novell & Microsoft Emphases Fall Semester 1 BCIS 2210 UNIX 2 BCIS 2630 NetWare Administration 3 BCIS 2631 Networking Technologies 2 BCIS 2632 NetWare Advanced Administration 3 MATH 1050 College Algebra 3-4 - or - BUSN 1050 Business Mathematics Electives: Take one of the following classes 3 BCIS 2330 Business Data Communications BCIS 2340 Introduction to Multimedia Authoring BCIS 2422 Oracle/InterDev BUSN 2500 Electronic Commerce Total Semester Credits 16-17 Spring Semester 1 ELEC 1250 A+ Preparation Course 3 BCIS 2633 NDS Design and Implementation 2 BCIS 2634 NetWare Service and Support 3 BCIS 2635 GroupWise Administration 2 ENGL 1010 College Writing 3 Human Relations (choose one) 3 BUSN 2390 Organizational Behavior BCIS 2930 Office Procedures & Human Relations COMM 2110 Interpersonal Communication Total Semester Credits 16 Fall Semester 2 BCIS 2330 Business Data Communications 3 cr. 3-4 or ELEC 2310 Telecom Systems 3 cr. -and- ELEC 2320 Telecom Systems Lab 1 cr. BCIS 2610 Administering Windows®® 2000 Professional 3 BCIS 2611 Administering Windows®® 2000 Server 3 BCIS 2612 Administering Windows®® 2000 Network Infrastructure 3 PSYH 1010 or SOSC 1010 3 Life, Physical, or Earth Science GE course 3 Total Semester Credits 18-19 Spring Semester 2 ELEC 2330 Telecom Mediums 3 ELEC 2340 Telecom Mediums Lab 1 BCIS 2613 Implementing Windows®® 2000 Directory services Infrastructure 3 BCIS 2614 Designing Windows®® 2000 Directory services Infrastructure 3 BCIS 2615 Designing Security for a Windows®® 2000 Network 3 BCIS 2616 Designing Windows®® 2000 Network Infrastructure 3 Total Semester Credits 16 TOTAL CREDITS FOR DEGREE 66 - 68 Tab B, Page 19of 21 Microsoft & Hardware Emphases Fall Semester 1 BCIS 2210 UNIX 2 BCIS 2610 Administering Windows®® 2000 Professional 3 BCIS 2611 Administering Windows®® 2000 Server 3 BCIS 2612 Administering Windows®® 2000 Network Infrastructure 3 ELEC 1110 Electronics Math (Math Requirement) 3 Human Relations (choose one) 3 BUSN 2390 Organizational Behavior BCIS 2930 Office Procedures & Human Relations COMM 2110 Interpersonal Communication Total Semester Credits 17 Spring Semester 1 ELEC 1250 A+ Preparation Course 3 BCIS 2613 Implementing Windows®® 2000 Directory services Infrastructure 3 BCIS 2614 Designing Windows®® 2000 Directory services Infrastructure 3 BCIS 2615 Designing Security for a Windows®® 2000 Network 3 BCIS 2616 Designing Windows®® 2000 Network Infrastructure 3 ENGL 1010 College Writing 3 Total Semester Credits 18 Fall Semester 2 BCIS 2330 Business Data Communications 3 cr. 3-4 or ELEC 2310 Telecom Systems 3 cr. -and- ELEC 2320 Telecom Systems Lab 1 cr. ELEC 1130 Circuit Analysis 6 ELEC 1140 Circuit Analysis Lab 1 Life, Physical, or Earth Science GE course 3 ELEC 1150 Digital Systems 3 ELEC 1160 Digital Systems Lab 1 Total Semester Credits 17-18 Spring Semester 2 ELEC 2330 Telecom Mediums 3 ELEC 2340 Telecom Mediums Lab 1 ELEC 2350 Net+ Preparation Course 3 ELEC 2360 Net+ Lab 1 ELEC 2370 iNet+ Preparation Course 3 ELEC 2380 iNet+ Lab 1 PSYH 1010 or SOSC 1010 3 Total Semester Credits 15 TOTAL CREDITS FOR DEGREE 67-68 Tab B, Page 20of 21 Novell & Hardware Emphases Fall Semester 1 BCIS 2210 UNIX 2 BCIS 2630 NetWare Administration 3 BCIS 2631 Networking Technologies 2 BCIS 2632 NetWare Advanced Administration 3 ELEC 1110 Electronics Math (Math Requirement) 3 Electives: Take one of the following classes 3 BCIS 2330 Business Data Communications BCIS 2340 Introduction to Multimedia Authoring BCIS 2422 Oracle/InterDev BUSN 2500 Electronic Commerce Total Semester Credits 16 Spring Semester 1 ELEC 1250 A+ Preparation Course 3 BCIS 2633 NDS Design and Implementation 2 BCIS 2634 NetWare Service and Support 3 BCIS 2635 GroupWise Administration 2 ENGL 1010 College Writing 3 Human Relations (choose one) 3 BUSN 2390 Organizational Behavior BCIS 2930 Office Procedures & Human Relations COMM 2110 Interpersonal Communication Total Semester Credits 16 Fall Semester 2 BCIS 2330 Business Data Communications 3 cr. 3-4 or ELEC 2310 Telecom Systems 3 cr. -and- ELEC 2320 Telecom Systems Lab 1 cr. ELEC 1130 Circuit Analysis 6 ELEC 1140 Circuit Analysis Lab 1 Life, Physical, or Earth Science GE course 3 ELEC 1150 Digital Systems 3 ELEC 1160 Digital Systems Lab 1 Total Semester Credits 17-18 Spring Semester 2 ELEC 2330 Telecom Mediums 3 ELEC 2340 Telecom Mediums Lab 1 ELEC 2350 Net+ Preparation Course 3 ELEC 2360 Net+ Lab 1 ELEC 2370 iNet+ Preparation Course 3 ELEC 2380 iNet+ Lab 1 PSYH 1010 or SOSC 1010 3 Total Semester Credits 15 TOTAL CREDITS FOR DEGREE 64-65 Tab B, Page 21of 21 Appendix C Community Representatives and Consultants Robert Potts Price City Network Administrator Carol Rogers Electronics PAC Chair Karl Kraync Southeastern Vocational Rehabilitation Director Patti Rigby Carbon School District Purchasing and Accounting Director Jay Knudsen WalMart General Manager Dawn Bentley Customer Service Representative, Holiday Inn Jeff Frandsen Castleview Hospital Administrator Scott MacKnight Carbon School District Technology Director Tawnie Hintze Child Recovery Service Attorney General Assistant Tab C, Page 1 of 20 MEMORANDUM April 5, 2000 TO: State Board of Regents FROM: Cecelia H. Foxley SUBJECT: College of Eastern Utah - Request to offer an Associate of Applied Science Degree in E-Commerce, Web Design and Development - Action Item Issue Officials at the College of Eastern Utah (CEU) request approval to offer an Associate of Applied Science Degree in E-Commerce, Web Design and Development beginning Fall, 2000. Background The proposed Associate of Applied Science Degree offers students, after completion of a core curriculum, the opportunity to pursue an emphasis in either Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce) or Web Design and Development. The curriculum combines business, marketing, computer, communication and e-commerce study with web design and development skills. The e-commerce emphasis will provide additional accounting, marketing, international business and consumer behavior skills for both a national and international market. The Web Design and Development emphasis will develop additional graphic arts, authoring, design, computer graphics and multimedia production skills. The growing need for employees with information technology skills is well documented. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 1999, the fastest growing employment market is for database administrators, computer support specialists, and all other computer science fields. Utah's Information Technology vendor industry is among Utah's largest industries, and among the top ten regions of Information Technology activity in the United States. In November 1998, Newsweek magazine included Utah among the top ten IT centers in the world. Salaries for e-commerce specialists, webmasters, content managers and developers often exceed $40,000 per year. In addition, the proposed program responds to Governor Leavitt's recent call for the Utah System of Higher Education to prepare for the changing economy of the 21st century by increasing the number of engineering and computer-related degrees by 50 percent over the next ten years. There are no new state funds requested for the program. One additional faculty member and additional equipment will be required. Funding will come from a combination of the reallocation of existing Tab C, Page 2 of 20 funds and faculty positions from other technology programs, an expected enrollment increase, and Carl Perkins funds. Policy Issues This proposal was discussed by the Chief Academic Officers at their meeting on March 21, 2000. Questions were raised by WSU and SLCC regarding the curriculum as it related to the degree title that was initially proposed. Upon review of these comments and program titles of similar community college programs in other states, officials at CEU changed the program title as reflected in the current proposal. In addition, officials at WSU and SLCC suggested that officials at CEU should concentrate on the employment needs of CEU's specific service delivery area, rather than referencing state and national need for graduates with the skills that this program will provide. In response, officials at CEU point out the CEU, like other USHE institutions, draws students from nearly every county in Utah, from bordering states in the region, and from other countries, and that CEU graduates are employed in similarly diverse locations. After officials at WSU and SLCC had reviewed CEUs program title change and other responses, they expressed appreciation for CEU's willingness to address these issues and indicated that they had no further concerns regarding the program. No concerns were expressed by other USHE institutions. Options Considered After the Regents have reviewed the proposal from the College of Eastern Utah to offer an Associate of Applied Science Degree in E-Commerce, Web Design and Development they may raise issues, request additional information, deny the request or approve the request. Commissioner's Recommendation It is the recommendation of the Commissioner that the Regents approve the request of the College of Eastern Utah to offer an Associate of Applied Science Degree in E-Commerce, Web Design and Development. Cecelia H. Foxley, Commissioner CHF/MAP/LF Attachment Tab C, Page 3 of 20 Academic and Applied Technology Education Committee Action Item Request to Offer an Associate of Applied Science Degree in E-Commerce, Web Design and Development College of Eastern Utah Prepared for Cecelia H. Foxley by Michael A. Petersen and Linda Fife April 5, 2000 Tab C, Page 4 of 20 SECTION I The Request Officials at the College of Eastern Utah (CEU) request approval to offer an Associate of Applied Science Degree in E-Commerce, Web Design and Development beginning Fall, 2000. SECTION II Program Description The proposed Associate of Applied Science Degree combines business, marketing, computer, communication and e-commerce study with web design and development skills. Students will have a choice of two areas of emphasis: E-commerce or Web Design and Development. The E-commerce emphasis will provide additional accounting, marketing, international business and consumer behavior skills for both a national and international market. The Web Design and Development emphasis will develop additional graphic arts, authoring, design, computer graphics and multimedia production skills. Courses which will support the proposed program are listed below. An (*) indicates courses that will be developed over the first five years of the program. Course descriptions are included as Appendix A. A proposed student schedule can be found in Appendix B. Course Title Credits Core Classes BUSN 1091 Business Presentations 2 BUSN 2030 Business English & Communications 3 BUSN 2201 Marketing Concepts 3 BUSN 2211 Introduction to Advertising 2 BUSN 2500 Electronic Commerce 3 ART 1600 Intro to Graphic Design or ART 1620 Electronic Illustration 3 ART 2610 Electronic Image Processing 4 BCIS 1300 Intro to the Internet/Web Page Design 2 BCIS 2300 Advanced HTML and JAVA Script 2 BCIS 2430 Desktop Publications 2 General Education ENGL 1010 College Writing 3 PSYH 1010 or SOSC 1010 Introduction to Psychology or Sociology 3 Tab C, Page 5 of 20 Earth Science, Life Science or Physical Science General Education Course 3 Math Requirement BUSN 1050 Business Mathematics or MATH 1050 College Algebra 3-4 Human Relations (one of the following) 3 BUSN 2390 Organizational Behavior BCIS 2930 Office Procedures and Human Relations COMM 2110 Interpersonal Communication Emphasis Areas (E-Commerce or Web Design and Development) E-Commerce Emphasis BUSN 2010 Financial Accounting 4 BUSN 2202 International Marketing* 3 BUSN 2251 Consumer Behavior 3 BCIS 2420 Introduction to Data Processing 2 BCIS 2422 Oracle/InterDev* 3 or Web Design and Development Emphasis ART 2690 Graphic Arts Trends 2 BCIS 1340 Digital Audio-Video Production* 3 BCIS 2340 Introduction to Multimedia Authoring* 3 BCIS 2345 Advanced Multimedia Authoring* 2 BCIS 2346 Advanced Multimedia Authoring Lab* 3 BCIS 2421 Advanced Photoshop for Web Design* 3 Other Electives (10 credits required) BUSN 1010, Business Principles 3 BUSN 2010 Financial Accounting 4 BUSN 2090 Business Law 4 BUSN 2202 International Marketing* 3 BUSN 2251 Consumer Behavior 3 BCIS 1340 Digital Audio-Video Production* 2 BCIS 2340 Introduction to Multimedia Authoring* 3 BCIS 2421 Advanced Photoshop for Web Design* 3 BCIS 2422 Oracle/InterDev* 3 Tab C, Page 6 of 20 BCIS Networking Course 2+ ART 1600 Intro to Graphic Arts 3 ART 1620 Electronic Illustration 3 Any General Education Course 3 TOTAL CREDITS 66 -68 Representatives from the business, computer and the electronics program advisory committees and additional representatives from the community recently met to determine the need for new programs. This proposal is a result of initial meeting. Since that time, the College of Eastern Utah Joint Vocational Committee has voted to approve the addition of the proposed E-commerce and Web Design and Development degree to the curriculum. The College of Eastern Utah Board of Trustees also endorses the program. A list of involved community individuals and consultants is included in Appendix C. One external evaluator was involved in the planning stages of the proposed e-commerce and multi-media design program: John C. Vogel, General Manager of ReliaNET, an Internet services provider firm in Ogden, Utah. His evaluation of the program was favorable, and he indicated that the program included not only the components necessary for entry into the field of e-commerce, but included course work that would give students some key training in creativity and design. Enrollment Projected enrollment and student/faculty ratios for the first five years of the project program follow: Projected FTE Enrollments and Ratios Year 2000-1 2001-2 2002-3 2003-4 2004-5 FTE Enrollments 15 20 25 25 25 Student FTE: Faculty FTE 15:1 15:1 20:1 20:1 20:1 The proposed program is not an expansion or extension of an existing program. However, enrollments in related programs are included below for the Board's information: Business Computer Information Systems Headcounts, Student Credit Hours, Annualized FTE Year 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-00 Headcount 2452 2392 2420 1589 1935 Student Credit Hours 5642* 5716* 5752* 3760** 4694** Annualized FTE 125.39 127.03 127.84 122.27 151.38 Tab C, Page 7 of 20 Business Headcounts, Student Credit Hours, Annualized FTE Year 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-00 Headcount 1112 1256 1241 954 1144 Student Credit Hours 4214* 4544* 4575* 2774** 3359** Annualized FTE 93.65 100.98 101.68 91.04 107.71 * = quarter hours **= semester hours Electronics Headcounts, Student Credit Hours, Annualized FTE Year 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-00 Headcount 218 125 110 196 146 Student Credit Hours 876* 536* 434* 568** 393** Annualized FTE 19.5 11.9 9.6 18.8 13.11 * = quarter hours **= semester hours Cost The following table outlines the projected budget for the first five years of the program: Year 2000-1 2001-2 2002-3 2003-4 2004-5 Salaries & Wages* 4,500 60,000 61,800 63,654 65,564 Benefits 500 18,000 18,500 18,700 19,000 Equipment 30,000 7,500 5,000 5,000 5,000 Current Expense 15,000 75,00 3,000 3,000 3,000 Travel 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 Library 1,000 1,000 1,000 750 750 Total $ 52,000 $ 95,000 $ 90,300 $ 92,104 $ 94,314 *This line represents one new faculty member. Existing faculty will teach portions of the program, either as part of current assignments or in place of other courses. Tab C, Page 8 of 20 Faculty and Staff One additional faculty member with competencies and experience in e-commerce will be employed in 2001-2002. Additional adjunct faculty support will also be required in the first year. In addition, the following current faculty members will support the proposed program: Betty Banning M.Ed., Instructional Technology, Utah State University B.S., Office/ Business Education, Brigham Young University. Authorware software education as part of master's degree. Experience with Adobe Premiere and Photoshop. Developed the Multimedia Academy program at Carbon High School. Fourteen years of teaching experience. Gary Cox MBA, Southern Oregon University B.A., Marketing, Southern Oregon University Received the Oregon State System of Higher Education (OSSHE) Multimedia Grant for a stand-alone multimedia class "Introduction to Personal Computers" created with a variety of software including Macromedia's Authorware, Extreme, Photostyler and Toolbook. Presented to the OSSHE board September 1995. Responsible for creating institutional and departmental multimedia recruitment modules for Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) using Macromedia's Director. Developed Industrial Marketing Degree for OIT. Taught International Marketing at previous institutions. Completed post-graduate course work at University of Oregon in Adobe Photoshop. E-commerce consultant for C-ya Greeting Card Company. Eight years of teaching experience. Russell Goodrich M.S., Business and Computer Information Systems, Utah State University B.S., Business Education, Utah State University A.S., Business, Ricks College Knowledgeable in Photoshop, Director, Podium, HyperCard, PowerPoint, Hijaak, morphing software, and Kai software, along with a variety of other graphical, developmental, and presentation programs. Currently teaching verbal presentation classes, using a variety of software packages. Helped administer both Macintosh and IBM Networks. Developed and maintained personal and departmental web sites. Worked with multimedia and web based applications on both Macintosh and IBM computers. Extensive dBASE programming and other database systems experience. Twelve years teaching experience. Nate Wilson B.S., Graphic Design and Illustration, Utah State University A.S., Art, College of Eastern Utah Tab C, Page 9 of 20 Four years experience as a professional graphic artist. Past experience includes holographic design for companies such as Scott U.S.A., Motorola, American Greetings, Sports Illustrated, Universal Pictures, K2, Oxygen, Rossignol, and many others. In-house design for Krystal Holographic Inc. of New York, and Germany. Published advertisements in the Holographic Marketplace© annual, and a British security label magazine. Working knowledge of the following computer graphic software applications: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Streamline, Adobe Pagemill, Adobe Premier, QuarkXPress, Macromedia FreeHand, Macromedia Director, Strata Studio Pro, Metacreations Bryce, Metacreations Poser, and Metacreations InfiniD. Two years of teaching experience. Part-time lab assistants will be hired to support the program. No additional support staff will be required. Facilities and Equipment One existing classroom will be converted to a web design and development laboratory. Other existing facilities are adequate to support the program. The following equipment is necessary to provide a superior program and will be purchased in the first two years: • Approximately thirty computers (twenty in the 1st year, ten in the 2nd year) • A digital camera, digital camcorder, and a scanner • Video capture cards (two in the 1st year) • Appropriate color printers (two in the 1st year) The budget presented in the "Cost" section above includes funding for these equipment purchases. Libraries and Learning Resources The CEU Library and Learning Resource Center has adequate holdings to support the program initially. Additional resources will be purchased on an ongoing basis during the first five years that will build upon the resources currently available. Funds have been budgeted by both the library and the department for these acquisitions; the proposed budget reflects funds from both sources. A variety of web design, multimedia and authoring software will be purchased to support the program. These purchases are included in the proposed budget. SECTION III Need Information systems employment is growing at double-digit rates. Over half of the current jobs in information systems did not exist in 1993. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 1999, the fastest Tab C, Page 10 of 20 growing employment market is for database administrators, computer support specialists, and all other computer science fields. The projected growth between 1996 - 2006 is 118%. (Source: Wall Street Journal, November 29, 1999, p. R20.) Utah's Information Technology vendor industry is among Utah's largest industries, and among the top ten regions of Information Technology activity in the United States. In November 1998, Newsweek magazine included Utah among the top ten IT centers in the world (2,427 companies and 42,328 employees). Internet business more than doubled sales during the 1999 holiday season. It is estimated that e-commerce accounted for over $10 billion in sales in the United States. Employment opportunities exist in every location, including the option of telecommuting. This enhances the potential for employment in the rural areas of the state. Salaries for e-commerce specialists, webmasters, content managers and developers often exceed $40,000. In a December 10, 1999 news release, and during a meeting of the State Board of Regents, Utah Governor Leavitt challenged colleges and universities to prepare for the changing economy of the 21st century by offering more degrees in engineering, computer science and other high demand fields. The governor called for a 50 percent increase over the next ten years in the number of engineering and computer-related degrees. "Utah's post-Olympic economy will be less dependent on mining, agriculture and construction and more dependent on high tech and science industries. We need the System of Higher Education to help Utah meet the changing demands of our economy." The College of Eastern Utah's Joint Vocational Committee and the Board of Trustees have directed CEU to move into the newer high technologies and become less dependent on the older heavy industry technologies. Although e-commerce and web design and development courses exist at other USHE institutions, the estimated need for these trained personnel nationally, regionally and statewide, as underscored by the governor's recent appeal, should mitigate against any oversupply of graduates for the next decade. Institutional Readiness The College of Eastern Utah currently provides a variety of two-year Associate of Applied Science Degrees that support the needs of society. The proposed degree includes a strong technical base which will continue to enhance CEU's role as a provider of applied technology education. The proposed program will be administered by the Business/Computer Information Systems Department which is housed in the Applied Science and Technology Division of the college. The program is expected to strengthen enrollments of the Business and Art Departments and have a positive effect on other college departments. The program includes a number of existing classes that will be able to support the anticipated increase in enrollment without a proportionate increase in costs (though additional faculty members Tab C, Page 11 of 20 will be employed in some areas). State's Ability to Finance No new state funds are requested. Funding for the program will come from a combination of the reallocation of existing funds and faculty positions from other technology programs, an expected enrollment increase and Carl Perkins funds. Tab C, Page 12 of 20 Appendix A Description of Proposed Program Courses Currently Offered Courses BUSN 1091 Business Presentations Credit Hours: 2 Business Presentations is designed to help students develop skills in the art of expressing themselves by visually presenting business topics or proposals to individuals or groups. A variety of business presentations are given using microcomputer presentation software. Prerequisite: Some experience in WordPerfect or Keyboarding is recommended but not required. BUSN 2030 Business English & Communications Credit Hours: 3 This course is required for students working towards an A.A.S. in business administration. This course is designed to give students the knowledge and opportunity to write clear, concise, and correct business correspondence. Its focus is on the most common forms of business writing: sales letters, memos, proposals, research reports and resumes. The proper format of business writing is presented and stressed and emphasis is also placed on editing and proofreading in order to produced "mistake-free" correspondence. Prerequisites: An introductory English composition course and word-processing competency. BUSN 2201 Marketing Concepts Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to marketing functions emphasizing concepts and terminology. The course covers the components of modern marketing, including promotion, pricing, distribution, e-commerce, product development, positioning, ethical considerations, the global environment, opportunities available in marketing, and the relationship between marketing and the world of business. BUSN 2211 Introduction to Advertising Credit Hours: 2 Introduces students to the basic techniques used in advertising. Teaches the use of marketing information and research to develop effective advertising campaigns for different media. Other topics include basic design skills, advertising terminology, examples of effective advertising and simple market research. Prerequisite: It is recommended that students have previously taken an introductory course in marketing such as BUSN 2201. ART 1600 Foundations of Computer Graphics Credit Hours: 3 Introduces students to graphics and design using personal computers. Students will use a combination of word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheet, and illustration programs to create documents that combine graphics with text. Course demonstrations and several hands-on assignments cover topics such as graphic file formats, interapplication computer compatibility, operating systems, file management and printing. Tab C, Page 13 of 20 ART 1620 Electronic Illustration Credit Hours: 3 An introduction to PostScript-based computer illustrations using Free-Hand as a production tool. Students will learn to produced professional quality color and black and white designs. Topics will include drawing, type sharing files between applications, using color and printing. ART 2610 Electronic Image Processing Credit Hours: 4 Introduces students to Adobe Photoshop and other advanced graphic software applications as production tools for the creation of camera-ready artwork. This course emphasizes manipulation of bitmap images and digital photographs. Students will produce photo montages, original illustrations, and package designs. Topics will also include scanning, halftones, printing techniques, sharing files between applications, and color management. Prerequisites: ART 1620. BCIS 1300 Intro to the Internet/Web Page Design Credit Hours: 2 This course covers all major Internet Services. These services include Email, UseNet News, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), terminal emulation connections (Telnet), Gopher, and World Wide Web (WWW). Students will have hands on experience with these services and will learn what it takes to get connected to the Internet along with some networking basics. Students will also create their own World Wide Web page using HTML and a web editor. BCIS 2300 Advanced HTML and Java Script Credit Hours: 2 This course is a Web Page authoring course designed to give the student the knowledge to design advanced web pages. Graphics, content, layout, and aesthetics will be stressed. Extensive Java scripting and Active X will be used to enhance web page functionality and appearance. Web based forms, data collection and dynamic web pages will also be covered. Prerequisites: Computer literacy requirement; BCIS 1300 or Web page authoring experience recommended. BCIS 2430 Desktop Publications Credit Hours: 2 This course will introduce students to the concepts of desktop publishing using WordPerfect and Microsoft Publisher. Concepts covered include such topics as creating business cards, letterheads, flyers, brochures and booklets. Prerequisites: BCIS 1400, 1401. This course is taught as a block course. ENGL 1010 Introduction to Writing Credit Hours: 3 This course is a core requirement for all students pursuing an AA, AS, AAS, or a certification of completion. The course will teach the student how to plan, write, revise, and edit expository essays. The class will be taught through lectures, class discussions, and group process experiences. PSYH 1010 Introduction to Psychology Credit Hours: 3 This course is a general education class intended for all students. It covers major areas of scientific psychology, including biological foundation, sensation, and perception, learning, motivation, human development, social psychology, and abnormal psychology. Writing assignments will be required. ACT English score of at least 14 is strongly recommended. Tab C, Page 14 of 20 SOSC 1010 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3 This course will introduce the students to the study of human social relations, groups, societies and their institutions. Social diversity and inequality will be examined, and students should learn that we are affected by global forces. Current concepts and research methods will be introduced, and students will be constantly challenged to use critical thinking. BUSN 1050 Business Mathematics Credit Hours: 3 This course is required for students working towards a Certificate of Completion or an Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration. Business Mathematics examines common business practices and their associated math procedures. It is designed to provide a solid preparation and foundation for students who are going on to course work or careers in accounting, management, marketing, finance, and small business or for individuals who wish to become better informed consumers. Topics to be covered in this course include: discounts, markups/markdowns, payroll, promissory notes, time value of money, consumer and business credit, interpretation of financial statements, inventory, depreciation, and an introduction to business statistics. Prerequisite: MATH 0990 or higher. MATH 1050 College of Algebra Credit Hours: 4 This course is an advanced course in algebra. Topics include functions, applied problems, equations, inequalities, graphing, logarithms, exponentials, roots of polynomials, partial fractions, binomial theorem, matrices, determinants, conic sections, sequences, series, combinatories, mathematical induction, and systems of equations and inequalities. Students may be required to have a graphing calculator. Prerequisite: MATH 1010. BUSN 2390 Organizational Behavior Credit Hours: 3 This course is a comprehensive study of human behavior in the workplace. Its focus is on the application of psychological theories of attribution, learning, motivation, and group processes to enhance productivity, quality, and job satisfaction Prerequisite: Introductory writing course. BCIS 2930 Office Procedures and Human Relations Credit Hours: 3 This course provides instruction and application of skills and knowledge needed in an office setting. Skills in human relations will be stressed through a series of group and individual activities. Prerequisites: BCIS 1400, 1401, 2420, or BCIS 1010 or BCIS 1810. COMM 2110 Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3 This course specifically deals with the communications skills needed for interpersonal relationships. Students will discuss as well as role-play various situations that may arise in the context of dyadic interaction. This course will empower students in the area of conflict resolution by focusing on such tools as empathic listening and a relationship centered paradigm of problem solution. The context of this course will cover both personal as well as organizational situations. BUSN 2251 Consumer Behavior Credit Hours: 3 A course designed to apply psychological, sociological, economic and anthropological influences to the Tab C, Page 15 of 20 purchasing and the consumption of goods and services by the ultimate consumer. Pre-requisite: BUSN 2201 BCIS 2420 Introduction to Data Processing Credit Hours: 2 This course is taught using the current version of Microsoft Access for Windows. Students will be introduced to data processing techniques including creating, editing and querying a database. Students will also learn how to create custom forms and reports, and how to design custom advanced queries and use World Wide Web and Hyperlink Fields. Prerequisite: Previous computer Experience. ART 2690 Graphic Arts Trends Credit Hours: 2 This course explores emerging trends in graphics and computer applications. A wide variety of topics will be discussed that may include the World Wide Web, 3-D applications, animation, etc. Students will research current graphic arts issues and prepare web pages based on their findings. Prerequisite: ART 2610. BUSN 1010 Business Principles Credit Hours: 3 This course is for all students wanting a greater understanding of business. It is an examination of the role of business and commerce through history and how it shapes modern society. Students will study both classical and current theories of management, human relations and motivation, ethics and social responsibility. Emphasis will also be placed on factors needed for organizations to become and remain competitive in the global marketplace. BUSN 2010 Financial Accounting Credit Hours: 4 This course is designed for all students wanting to learn about accounting as the language of business. A required course for business and accounting majors. This course introduces students to basic accounting principles necessary to prepare, understand, and use financial statements and financial information for decision making. This course is designed to provide the student with useful and productive skills that will help in understanding more about the business world and the role accounting information plays in the U.S. economy. BUSN 2090 Business Law Credit Hours: 4 Business Law introduces the student to the fundamental yet dynamic nature of the legal environment among businesses, government and consumers. These relationships include questions of constitutional law, legal reasoning, ethics and procedures. Torts, crimes, contracts, property (real, personal and intellectual), physical environment, employment, agency, commercial transactions and bankruptcy are but a few issues facing national and international business. ART 1600 Foundations of Computer Graphics Credit Hours: 3 Introduces students to graphics and design using personal computers. Students will use a combination of word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheet, and illustration programs to create documents that combine graphics with text. Course demonstrations and several hands-on assignments cover topics such as graphics file formats, inter-application compatibility, operating systems, file management and printing. Tab C, Page 16 of 20 New Courses BUSN 2202 International Marketing Credit Hours: 3 This course is for the student who desires to investigate the challenges of doing business in an increasingly global environment. Lectures and in-class discussions place special emphasis on the cultural and social diversity of international markets, marketing strategies of global firms, and the challenges of international pricing, distribution, advertising and product development. Pre-requisite: BUSN 2201 BCIS 1340 Digital Audio-Video Production Credit Hours: 3 Fundamental theories and practice in computer-based audio and video production, including recording, editing, digitizing audio and video segments utilizing current programs such as Adobe Premiere, MPEG, Quicktime and various Internet streaming technologies. Includes lectures, demonstrations, and a project during which each student will set up, shoot, edit, and digitize a high-quality video project for computer-based multimedia. Pre-requisite: Computer literacy BCIS 2340 Introduction to Multimedia Authoring Credit Hours: 3 This course will use a popular authoring software package to create an interactive multimedia presentation. The purpose of the course is to give students a good start in multimedia development. This course will introduce students to Macromedia's Authorware software program. Since the Authorware program is very complex, only the essential functions of the program will be used as a basis for this course. Students will have the opportunity to develop a basic self-directed design module that will include the major components of the software covered during class time. Utilizing Authorware, this course will provide the designer with the core foundations for the development of computed based instruction. Pre-requisite: BCIS 1340, ART 2610 BCIS 2345 Advanced Multimedia Authoring Credit Hours: 2 This course focuses on multimedia authoring using the capabilities of Macromedia Director. Students learn to use authoring tools, scripting, Lingo, and other basics. The primary emphasis of the course is hands-on experience with beginning levels of Director. Students work through textbook lessons and create their own multimedia projects. Students must also be enrolled in BCIS 2346. Pre-requisite: BCIS 2340 BCIS 2346 Advanced Multimedia Authoring Lab Credit Hours: 3 This laboratory course focuses on the production of interactive multimedia projects using the capabilities of Macromedia Director. The course is a hands-on experience that includes design, audience analysis, project management and delivery. Students work in teams during the term on a single instructional project of their choice. Students must also be enrolled in BCIS 2345. Pre-requisite: BCIS 2340 BCIS 2421 Advanced Photoshop for Web Design Credit Hours: 3 This course is designed to teach advanced web site design techniques using Photoshop and its plug-in filters. Students will create a theme set for a web site which includes icons, graphics, background images, bullets, buttons, fonts and banners. Students will also get experience using ImageReady and Shockwave. Pre-requisites: ART 2610, BCIS 1300 Tab C, Page 17 of 20 BCIS 2422 Oracle/InterDev Credit Hours: 3 This course uses Oracle to develop database objects that are accessible through the Internet as part of an E-commerce business. Students learn the basics of developing forms, reports, and integrated database applications. The SQL language will be introduced and used to create tables, insert data into tables, and display data from a search. This class meets a requirement for the Associate of Applied Science in Electronic Commerce and Multimedia Design. Pre-requisite: BCIS 2420 BUSN 2500 Electronic Commerce Credit Hours: 3 This course is a comprehensive study of e-commerce, seen as the strategic deployment of computer-mediated business tools and information technologies to satisfy business objectives. It examines both business and social implications of the dynamic electronic commerce world, as well as the tools, understandings and skills necessary for successful participation. Students also examine the fundamental processes of business as performed on the Internet in contrast to the traditional marketplace. Topics covered include on-line consumer behavior, customization, managing customer relationships, Internet security, markets and marketing, sales force development, payment systems, supply-chain networks, distribution strategies, inventory control, and legal and ethical issues. Pre-requisite: BCIS 1300 Tab C, Page 18 of 20 Appendix B Sample Class Schedules Web Design and Development Emphasis Fall Semester 1 BUSN 2201 Marketing Concepts 3 BCIS 1300 Intro to the Internet/Web Page Design 2 ART 1600 Intro to Graphic Design or ART 1620 Electronic Illustration 3 Life, Physical or Earch Science GE course 3 ENGL 1010 3 BCIS 1340 Digital Audio-Video Production* 3 Total Semester Credits 17 Spring Semester 1 BUSN 2211 Introduction to Advertising 3 ART 2610 Electronic Image Processing 4 BCIS 2300 Advanced HTML and JAVA Script 2 BUSN 2030 Business English & Communications 3 BUSN 2500 Electronic Commerce* 3 BCIS 2430 Desktop Publications 2 Total Semester Credits 17 Fall Semester 2 BUSN 1091 Business Presentations 2 ART 2690 Graphic Arts Trends 2 BCIS 2421 Advanced Photoshop for Web Design* 3 Math Requirement--BUSN 1050 or Math 1050 3-4 BCIS 2340 Introduction to Multimedia Authoring * 3 Elective 4 Total Semester Credits 17-18 Spring Semester 2 BCIS 2345 Advanced Multimedia Authoring* 2 BCIS 2346 Advanced Multimedia Authoring Lab* 3 Human Relations Course 3 PSYH 1010 or SOSC 1010 3 Electives 6 Total Semester Credits 17 TOTAL CREDITS FOR DEGREE 68-69 Tab C, Page 19 of 20 E-Commerce Emphasis Fall Semester 1 BUSN 2201 Marketing Concepts 3 BCIS 1300 Intro to the Internet/Web Page Design 2 ART 1600 Intro to Graphic Design or ART 1620 Electronic Illustration 3 Life, Physical or Earth Science GE course 3 ENGL 1010 3 BCIS 2420 Introduction to Data Processing 3 Total Semester Credits 17 Spring Semester 1 BUSN 2211 Introduction to Advertising 3 ART 2610 Electronic Image Processing 4 BCIS 2300 Advanced HTML and JAVA Script 2 BUSN 2030 Business English & Communications 3 BUSN 2251 Consumer Behavior 3 BCIS 2430 Desktop Publications 2 Total Semester Credits 17 Fall Semester 2 BUSN 1091 Business Presentations 2 BUSN 2010 Financial Accounting 4 BCIS 2422 Oracle/InterDev * 3 Math Requirement--BUSN 1050 or Math 1050 3 Electives 5 Total Semester Credits 17 Spring Semester 2 BUSN 2500 Electronic Commerce* 3 BUSN 2202 International Marketing* 3 Human Relations Course 3 PSYH 1010 or SOSC 1010 3 Electives 5 Total Semester Credits 17 TOTAL CREDITS FOR DEGREE 68 Tab C, Page 20 of 20 Appendix C Community Representatives and Consultants Dave Knott Local retail businessman Bob Potts Price City Network Administrator Carol Rogers Electronics PAC Chair Karl Kraync Southeastern Vocational Rehabilitation Director Patti Rigby Carbon School District Purchasing and Accounting Director Jay Knudsen WalMart General Manager Dawn Bentley Customer Service Representative, Holiday Inn Jeff Frandsen Castleview Hospital Administrator Scott MacKnight Carbon School District Technology Director Tawnie Hintze Child Recovery Service Attorney General Assistant Tab D, Page 1 of 2 MEMORANDUM April 5, 2000 TO: State Board of Regents FROM: Cecelia H. Foxley SUBJECT: USHE General Education Taskforce Report - Discussion Issue The Chair of the Regents' General Education Taskforce, Professor Ann Leffler of Utah State University, will be providing a status report to the Regents on plans to develop and implement General Education assessment and accountability measures. This report was originally scheduled for the March meeting but was postponed until the April Board meeting. Background The Regents' General Education Taskforce, which includes faculty from every USHE institution, was organized in 1992. Its initial charge was to find ways to more efficiently facilitate the transfer of general education courses across the system. USHE faculty committees were convened to identify specific learning goals in all general education areas. These goals were subsequently approved by the institutional Chief Academic Officers (CAOs), the Council of Presidents (COP), and the Board of Regents. Now that goals have been identified, the Taskforce is addressing assessment and accountability issues in order to determine how well students attain these goals and what can be learned to improve teaching, learning, and the design of curricula. The Taskforce reviewed assessment tools and activities in other states and found that few were attempting a system-wide approach comparable to what is being undertaken in Utah. The Taskforce also reviewed standardized national tests and has concluded that no single instrument measures the skills specified by USHE as its desired general education outcomes. With the support of the CAOs, the General Education Taskforce is proposing to begin by focusing on three general education areas: writing, quantitative literacy, and American institutions. With Regents' approval, the Taskforce is ready to begin a pilot project in writing using portfolio assessment which would sample writing at the beginning of Writing 1010 and comparative samples from Writing 2010. The pilot project includes the use of an expert to teach portfolio assessment techniques, scoring, and interpretation. Quantitative literacy will include pre- and post-test assessment of student responses to quantitative problems, and American institutions will also use pre- and post-test measures of short-answer questions that, like the other two areas, are tied to Regent-approved goals. Once several Tab D, Page 2 of 2 groups of students have engaged in these assessment tests, the Taskforce will be able to use the information to strengthen the teaching/learning transaction and to improve the assessment process. Resources will be needed to begin the assessment effort. Faculty working on the writing assessment project have developed a modest budget of $14,320. The other two areas, quantitative literacy and American institutions, have not yet completed their assessment strategies. Additional funding for assessment was not forthcoming in the allocation provided by the 2000 Utah Legislature. Still, national and local pressure for assessment continues, and faculty at USHE institutions are committed to assuring and demonstrating that their students are learning what is intended in the core general education courses. Commissioner's Recommendation It is the recommendation of the Commissioner that the Regents discuss issues related to assessment of general education and consider ways in which resources might be identified to continue the assessment effort. Cecelia H. Foxley, Commissioner CHF/MAP/PCS Attachment Tab E, Page 1 of 2 MEMORANDUM April 5, 2000 TO: State Board of Regents FROM: Cecelia H. Foxley, SUBJECT: Information Calendar, Academic and Applied Technology Education Committee The following items have been submitted by the designated institutions for review by the Regents on the Information Calendar of the Academic and Applied Technology Education Committee. The actions that are described have been approved by institutional Boards of Trustees. No action is required by the Regents. A. Utah Valley State College 1. Name Change of the Business Communications and Office Technology Department to the Department of Business Systems Administration Extensive research indicates that the term "office' is too limiting to potential graduates who are seeking professional employment. The term often connotes specific gender and job classifications. Departmental offerings contain a broader focus which is more reflective in the new name. 2. Name Change of Emphasis in Office Administration to Emphasis in Information Administration in the Association of Applied Science Degree The emphasis contains an extensive computer software component with strong written, oral, and interpersonal communications requirements. The emphasis also provides the foundation for accounting, business law, organizational behavior, and supervisory management. The name change conveys this broader perspective. B. Salt Lake Community College 1. Name Change of the Electricity/Industrial Electronics Program to the Electricity Technology Program Tab E, Page 2 of 2 Salt Lake Community College is seeking accreditation from the Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) for the Electricity/Industrial Electronics Program. In order to qualify for accreditation, "technology" must be in the name of its program. The accreditation process will provide useful evaluative information for strengthening the existing program. Thus, the name change is essential. The Program will not incur additional costs except for $2,000 for the actual accreditation process. 2. Name Change of the Electricity/Instrumentation and Process Control Program to the Instrumentation Technology Program. Salt Lake Community College is also seeking accreditation from the Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) for the Electronic/Instrumentation and Process Control Program and the Program must have the word "technology" in its name. Similar benefits will result from achieving accreditation. An additional expense of $2,000 will be required for the accreditation process. 3. Name Change of the Ethnic Minority Human Services Training Program to the Social Work Program The current program has shifted its focus and broadened its purview to preparing students to work with individuals who are economically, mentally, emotionally, and socially disadvantaged. Currently, the Program is part of a transfer degree and articulates with programs at Utah State University, Weber State University, and the University of Phoenix. The SLCC department that houses the Program changed its name in 1997 to the Department of Social Work. Students are required to take applied internships in the community and encouraged to take electives in Sociology and Psychology. Commissioner's Recommendation It is the recommendation of the Commissioner that the Regents review the Information Calendar of the Academic and Applied Technology Education Committee and raise any questions they may have. No action is required by the Board. Cecelia H. Foxley, Commissioner CHF/MAP/PCS Tab F, Page 1 of2 MEMORANDUM April 5, 2000 TO: State Board of Regents FROM: Cecelia H. Foxley SUBJECT: Consent Calendar, Academic and Applied Technology Education Committee The following request has been submitted by Weber State University for consideration on the consent calendar by the Academic and Applied Technology Education Committee: Request to offer the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Nursing via the Internet to various Alaska locations beginning August, 2000. Rationale: In 1993, officials at Weber State University (WSU) were asked by Alaskan health care providers and educators to offer the Practical Nursing (PN) Program in Sitka, a remote location in Alaska. With Board approval, WSU successfully offered the program in Sitka and, subsequently, in Soldotna and Fairbanks, Alaska. This arrangement has addressed an unmet need in nursing education in these areas. Officials at WSU now request approval to offer the AAS Degree in Nursing via the Internet to these and other locations in Alaska. The proposed program responds to student and employer requests for additional nursing training in Alaska, and has been approved by the Alaska Postsecondary Commission. Because the PN Program provides the first year of the AAS curriculum, the foundation for this request is already in place. The program will be delivered using a combination of technology and on-site instruction. All theory courses will be taught via the Internet and all clinical courses will be taught on-site at various locations in Alaska with faculty members supervising the students. Theory courses comprise 20 credit hours, or 58.8 percent of the curriculum. The clinical, or on-site, portion of the program consists of fourteen credit hours (41.2 percent). Officials at WSU have submitted an outline of the proposed program to the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, and have received a letter indicating that the program will be Tab F, Page 2 of2 included under the existing accreditation of the University. A copy of the letter is on file in the Commissioner's Office. There will be no impact upon WSU's institutional budget. The program will be self-supporting through program tuition revenue, as have programs offered in Alaska in the past. Commissioner's Recommendation It is the recommendation of the Commissioner that the Regents approve the institutional request detailed on the Consent Calendar of the Academic and Applied Technology Education Committee. Cecelia H. Foxley, Commissioner CHF/MAP/LF Tab G, Page 1 of 2 MEMORANDUM April 6, 2000 TO: State Board of Regents FROM: Cecelia H. Foxley SUBJECT: Weber State University - Tuition for Criminal Justice Masters Degree Program Issue Weber State University officials seek Regent approval of a tuition rate for the University's new Masters Degree Program in Criminal Justice. The program will begin offering courses during the 2000- 2001 academic year. Ba