Transcript All Presentations (Friday, October 26)

III. Academic Committee Meeting
October 26, 2012
Cynthia Moten
Associate Director, Academic Affairs
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9
DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE
OVERVIEW
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Overview
• The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is designed for
advanced practice nurses with a focus on innovative,
evidence-based practice.
• DNP graduates inform health care policy and implement
patient care programs.
• Currently, no institution in Arkansas offers the DNP
program.
Cynthia Moten
Associate Director, Academic Affairs
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10
NEW PROGRAM
DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR
MEDICAL SCIENCES
Doctor of Nursing Practice
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• UAMS offers a PhD in nursing and 11 nurse practitioner
specialty tracks that could be included in the DNP
program.
• The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program for
advanced practice nurses is designed to prepare students in
the delivery, management, and care of patients with
complex health care needs across the life span.
Cynthia Moten
Associate Director, Academic Affairs
AGENDA ITEM NO. 11
NEW PROGRAM
DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
JONESBORO
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Arkansas State University-Jonesboro
• The Doctor of Nursing Practice program will be offered as
a post-master’s nursing degree for advanced practice
nurses.
• ASUJ currently offers three advanced practice specialties:
family nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist, and clinical
nurse specialist that support the proposed DNP program.
Cynthia Moten
Associate Director, Academic Affairs
AGENDA ITEM NO. 12
NEW PROGRAM
CERTIFICATES IN HOSPITALITY AND
CULINARY SERVICES AND FOOD SERVICE
MANAGEMENT
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-NEWPORT
Certificate of Proficiency in Hospitality Services
Technical Certificate in Culinary Services
Technical Certificate in Food Service & Management
Arkansas State University-Newport
• Programs designed to meet employer needs in Northeast
Arkansas.
• Programs to be offered on Jonesboro campus of ASUNewport.
Cynthia Moten
Associate Director, Academic Affairs
AGENDA ITEM NO. 13
NEW PROGRAM
ASSOCIATE OF PERFORMANCE & MEDIA ARTS
SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associate of Performance & Media Arts
South Arkansas Community College
• The proposed program has options in Music, Theatre, and Film.
• Students will be prepared as performers and technicians for
theatre, music and film production companies.
• The program is part of the long-range economic and cultural
development plan to revitalize El Dorado into a regional
entertainment destination.
Cynthia Moten
Associate Director, Academic Affairs
AGENDA ITEM NO. 14
NEW PROGRAM
PH.D. IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR
MEDICAL SCIENCES
PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• The proposed doctoral degree is designed to educate
researchers to pursue career opportunities in
pharmaceutical research.
• The program is supported by the College of Pharmacy and
the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• There are two program tracks: Pharmaceutical Science
and Pharmaceutical Evaluation and Policy.
Alana Boles
Coordinator, Academic Affairs
AGENDA ITEM NO. 15
ICAC REPORT
Institutional Certification Advisory Committee (ICAC)
23 Colleges and Universities
60 Programs
7 New Institutions
26 Initial Degree Certifications, Distance Technology
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Baptist College of Health Science, Memphis, Tennessee – 1 Degree
Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan – 2 Degrees, 1 Certificate
Jones International University, Centennial, Colorado – 3 Degrees
Lesley University, Cambridge, Massachusetts – 2 Degrees
National American University, Rapid City, South Dakota – 9 Degrees
Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts – 4 Degrees
Western New Mexico University, Silver City, New Mexico – 4 Degrees
11 Previously Certified Institutions
Initial Certifications – Distance Technology
• Argosy University, Chicago, Illinois – 4 Degrees
• Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, Colorado – 8 Degrees
• Columbia College, Columbia, Missouri – 2 Degrees
• DeVry University, Naperville, Illinois– 1 Degree
• Everest University, Orlando, Florida – 1 Degree
• Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia – 2 Degrees
• Rasmussen College, Ocala, Florida – 4 Degrees
• South University, Savannah, Georgia – 4 Degrees; New Little Rock Campus
• Western International University, Phoenix, Arizona – 7 Degrees
10 Recertifications
• American Public University, Charles Town, West Virginia – 9 Degrees
• DeVry University, Naperville, Illinois– 4 Degrees
• Graceland University, Independence, Missouri – 4 Degrees, 1 Certificate
• Kaplan University, Davenport, Iowa – 12 Degrees
• Walden University, Baltimore, Maryland – 11 Degrees
• Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri – 9 Degrees
• Webster University, Fort Smith, Arkansas Campus – 3 Degrees
• Webster University, Fayetteville, Arkansas Campus – 6 Degrees
Cynthia Moten
Associate Director, Academic Affairs
AGENDA ITEMS 16 & 17
LETTERS OF NOTIFICATION & INTENT
Letters of Notification
Letters of Intent
Letters of Notification
• Programs approved by the ADHE Director
• Programs must be included on the AHECB agenda prior to
initiation
• Programs are reasonable and moderate extensions of existing
certificates and degrees
Letters on Intent
• Notification of institutional plans to offer new programs or
organizational units that require Coordinating Board approval
• Chief academic officers and chief executive officers can
comment on the proposals before consideration by AHECB
IV. Finance Committee Meeting
October 26, 2012
Tara Smith
Senior Associate Director, Institutional Finance
AGENDA ITEM NO. 18
ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY OF A BOND
ISSUE FOR
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITYJONESBORO
Relevant Information
• $7.3 million for up to 30 years @ a rate not to exceed 5.0%
• Auxiliary purposes
• Proceeds will be used to complete new housing facilities
including Greek housing facilities, a new honors dormitory
and improvements to the Kays Hall dormitory
• Based on 69,616 gross square feet, $87,020 will be
transferred annually for maintenance
(69,616 x $1.25 = $87,020)
Relevant Financial Information
Budgeted 2013-14 Net Auxiliary Revenue…….……….…
$ 9,125,305
Maximum Allowable Debt Service ($9,125,305/120%)…..
$ 7,604,421
Existing Annual Auxiliary Debt Service……………….….
$ 6,905,361
Estimated Maximum Annual Debt Service …………..……
$ 423,549
Amount Remaining for Additional Debt Service..….……..
$ 275,511
Tara Smith
Senior Associate Director, Institutional Finance
AGENDA ITEM NO. 19
ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY OF A BOND
ISSUE FOR
ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY
Relevant Information
• $6 million for 30 years @ a rate not to exceed 5.25 percent
• Auxiliary purposes
• Proceeds will be used to renovate and expand the Chambers
Cafeteria
• Based on 36,997 gross square feet, $46,246 will be
transferred annually for maintenance
(36,997 x $1.25 = $46,246)
Relevant Financial
Information
Budgeted 2012-13 Food Service Net Auxiliary Revenue….
$ 1,096,752
Maximum Allowable Debt Service ($1,096,752/120%)…..
$ 913,960
Existing Annual Auxiliary Debt Service……………….….
$
155,296
Estimated Maximum Annual Debt Service …………..……
$ 346,660
Amount Remaining for Additional Debt Service..….……..
$ 412,004
Tara Smith
Senior Associate Director, Institutional Finance
AGENDA ITEM NO. 20
ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY OF A BOND
ISSUE FOR
OZARKA COLLEGE
Relevant Information
• $3 million for up to 30 years @ a rate not to exceed 4.5%
• Education and General purposes
• Proceeds will be used to construct, equip and furnish a
student services building on the Melbourne campus and
establish pedestrian walkways and additional parking
facilities
• Based on 20,000 square feet, $50,000 will be transferred to
plant funds annually. (20,000 x $2.50 = $50,000)
Relevant Financial
Information
Budgeted 2012-2013 Net Tuition and Fee Revenue.……….. $ 3,150,000
Maximum Allowable Debt Service ($3,150,000 x 25%)….... $ 787,500
Existing Annual Debt Service………………………….…… $ 240,700
Estimated Debt Service…………………………………...…. $ 188,100
Amount Remaining for Additional Debt Service……………. $ 358,700
Tara Smith
Senior Associate Director, Institutional Finance
AGENDA ITEM NO. 21
ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY OF A BOND
ISSUE FOR
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT
MONTICELLO
Relevant Information
• $8.99 million for 25 years @ a rate not to exceed 4.5%
• Auxiliary purposes
• Proceeds will be used to renovate residence halls
Relevant Financial
Information
Budgeted 2012-13 Net Auxiliary Revenue………………..
$ 5,922,975
Maximum Allowable Debt Service ($5,922,975/120%)…..
$ 4,935,813
Existing Annual Auxiliary Debt Service……………….….
$
521,528
Estimated Maximum Annual Debt Service …………..……
$ 601,175
Amount Remaining for Additional Debt Service..….……..
$ 3,813,110
Tara Smith
Senior Associate Director, Institutional Finance
AGENDA ITEM NO. 22
DISTRIBUTION OF MINERAL LEASE
FUNDS
Distribution of Mineral Lease Funds
• It is recommended that up to $1.0 million be allocated (from the
H.E. Research Development Fund) to the University of
Arkansas, Fayetteville for expenses associated with the
connection and expansion of ARE-ON to all public universities
in the state.
• $9,103,725.79 has been distributed as of 6/21/2012
• The current balance of the Research Development Fund is
$1,045,888.54.
AHECB Meeting
October 26, 2012
Shane Broadway
Interim Director
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2
AGENCY OVERVIEW
ADHE Staff Changes
• Katherine Morris
– reception
MORRIS
th
11
Day Enrollment
• Average headcount was down .8 percent while FTE was up .8
percent
• Administrators at campuses with increases in enrollment have
attributed it to
– robust recruitment efforts
– Academic Challenge Scholarship availability
• Other anecdotal information from the campuses indicates
changes to Pell Grant eligibility could be negatively impacting
the enrollment
Value of Education
2011 Unemployment Rate by Education Attainment
Growth in Credentials
Credentials Awarded AY2007-AY2011
45,000
38,952
40,000
34,207
35,000
30,676
27,857
30,000
26,320
25,000
20,000
AY2007
AY2008
AY2009
AY2010
AY2011
The change from AY2007 to AY2011 represents a 48% growth in credentials awarded.
Key Degree Production: AY2011
• Bachelor’s Degrees – Public universities experienced a one-year growth rate of
6.4% and five-year growth rate of 16.5%
• Associate Degrees – Public two-year institutions experienced a one-year growth
rate of 18.8% and five-year growth rate of 57.1%
New Location – December 1
423 Main Street, Suite 400
Little Rock, Ark 72201
Cynthia Moten
Associate Director, Academic Affairs
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5
POLICY AMENDMENT:
CONDITIONAL COLLEGE ADMISSION
(AHECB POLICY 5.14)
AHECB Policy Amendment
Conditional College Admission
Policy Amendment added –
• Minimum Assessment Scores for determination of Student
Ability-to-Benefit in Associate and Bachelor’s Programs
• Guidelines for Success Plans for Students Admitted in
Conditional-Prep Status
Cynthia Moten
Associate Director, Academic Affairs
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6
POLICY AMENDMENT:
PROGRAM ADMISSION FOR
STUDENT ABILITY-TO-BENEFIT
(AHECB POLICY 6.6)
AHECB Policy Amendment
Program Admission for
Student Ability-to-Benefit
Policy Amendment added –
• Language for implementation of Act 1184 of 2011 on Student
Ability-to-Benefit in Associate and Bachelor’s Degree
Programs
• Language for Clarification of Program Admission for Career
and Technical Education Programs
Cynthia Moten
Associate Director, Academic Affairs
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7
POLICY AMENDMENT:
COLLEGE MATHEMATICS COURSES
(AHECB POLICY 5.1)
AHECB Policy Amendment
College Mathematics Courses
Policy Amendment added –
• Updates for College Mathematics Course Content
• Guidelines for Applied Technical Mathematics Course
Development
Cynthia Moten
Associate Director, Academic Affairs
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8
POLICY AMENDMENT:
ICAC RULES
(AHECB POLICY 5.2)
AHECB Policy Amendment
ICAC Rules
Policy Amendment added –
• Statements of Clarification for existing ICAC rules and
processes
• Modifications to the Rules based on practices across the United
States
• Incorporation of language on accreditation and false academic
credentials from Act 205 of 2011
ICAC Rules
Public Comments
• Increase certification fees
• Allow meeting attendance by electronic/remote
connection
• Allow institutional review of proposed modification
to ICAC application forms prior to implementation
• Require all institutions to have college admission and
college course placement policies similar to Arkansas
institutions
• Reduce burden on institutions applying for program
certification