DRAFT. Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Regular Quarterly Meeting. July 29, 2011

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1 Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board Regular Quarterly Meeting July 29, 2011 Arkansas Department of Higher Education 114 East Capitol Ave., Little Rock, Arkansas (501)

2 ARKANSAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD REGULAR QUARTERLY MEETING Phillips Community College of the U of A Stuttgart Campus Grand Prairie Center, Salon A 2807 Hwy 165 South Stuttgart, AR SCHEDULE Friday, July 29, 2011 Academic Committee 8:30 a.m. Finance Committee 9:15 a.m. Convene Coordinating Board Meeting *10:00 a.m. *Time approximate. Meeting will begin at the end of the Finance Committee meeting.

3 ARKANSAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD REGULAR QUARTERLY MEETING I. EXECUTIVE *Action item Friday, July 29, :00 a.m. Phillips Community College of the U of A Stuttgart Campus Grand Prairie Center, Salon A AGENDA *1. Approve Minutes of the April 14, 2011 Special Meeting, April 15, 2011 Regular Meeting and June 28, 2011 Special Meeting 2. Agency Updates 3. Report on College-Going Rate of Public School Students that Graduated in 2010 (Mr. Rick Jenkins) 4. Remediation Supplement (Mr. Jenkins) II. ACADEMIC *5. New Program: National Park Community College Technical Certificate in Pharmacy Technology Associate of Applied Science in Pharmacy Technology (Ms. Cynthia Moten) *6. New Program: Ozarka College Associate of Science in Criminal Justice and Corrections (Ms. Moten) *7. Institutional Certification Advisory Committee Report and Resolutions (Ms. Zanette Douglas) 8. Report on Faculty Performance Review (Ms. Moten) 9. Minority Recruitment and Retention Report (Ms. Moten) 10. Letters of Notification (Ms. Moten) 11. Letters of Intent (Ms. Moten) i

4 III. FINANCE *12. Certification of Intercollegiate Athletic Budgets for (Ms. Jackie Holloway) *13. Economic Feasibility of an Auxiliary Bond Issue for Arkansas Tech University (Ms. Holloway) *Action item ii

5 ACADEMIC COMMITTEE Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board Phillips Community College of the U of A Stuttgart Campus Grand Prairie Center, Salon A Friday, July 29, :30 a.m. Academic Committee Dr. Charles Allen, Chair Sarah Argue Dr. Olin Cook AGENDA *Numbers refer to main agenda. iii Horace Hardwick Jodie Carter Florine Milligan David Leech, Ex officio *5. New Program: National Park Community College Technical Certificate in Pharmacy Technology Associate of Applied Science in Pharmacy Technology (Ms. Cynthia Moten) *6. New Program: Ozarka College Associate of Science in Criminal Justice and Corrections (Ms. Moten) *7. Institutional Certification Advisory Committee Report and Resolutions (Ms. Zanette Douglas) 8. Report on Faculty Performance Review (Ms. Moten) 9. Minority Recruitment and Retention Report (Ms. Moten) 10. Letters of Notification (Ms. Moten) 11. Letters of Intent (Ms. Moten)

6 FINANCE COMMITTEE Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board Phillips Community College of the U of A Stuttgart Campus Grand Prairie Center, Salon A Friday, July 29, :15 a.m. Finance Committee Steve Luelf, Chair Dr. Joe Bennett Dr. Bob Burns AGENDA iv Bob Crafton Kaneaster Hodges David Leech, Ex officio *12. Certification of Intercollegiate Athletic Budgets for (Ms. Jackie Holloway) *13. Economic Feasibility of an Auxiliary Bond Issue for Arkansas Tech University (Ms. Holloway) *Numbers refer to main agenda.

7 Agenda Item No. 1 Higher Education Coordinating Board July 29, 2011 ARKANSAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD Special Meeting April 14, 2011 Minutes of Meeting The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board held a special meeting on Thursday, April 14, 2011, at Arkansas State University Mountain Home in the McClure Convention Center. Chairman Leech called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. with a quorum present. Coordinating Board present: David Leech, Chair Dr. Olin Cook, Vice-Chair Sarah Argue, Secretary Dr. Charles Allen Dr. Joe Bennett Dr. Olin Cook Bob Crafton Horace Hardwick Kaneaster Hodges Steve Luelf Florine Milligan 1-1 Coordinating Board absent: Dr. Bob Burns Jodie Carter Department staff present: Shane Broadway, Interim Director Harold Criswell, Interim Deputy Director Jackie Holloway, Senior Associate Director for Finance Rick Jenkins, Associate Director for Planning and Accountability Cynthia Moten, Associate Director for Academic Programs Zanette Douglas, Coordinator of Institutional Certification Brandi Hinkle, Communications Officer Nichole Abernathy, Administrative Support Presidents, chancellors, institutional representatives, members of the press, and guests were also present. Chairman Leech thanked presidents and chancellors for attending the Special Board meeting and welcomed new Coordinating Board member Horace Hardwick to his first Coordinating Board meeting. Chairman Leech stated that last month the Board decided to discuss at today s meeting the process they would go through in hiring a director and said that he would like to ask the board to put the search process off indefinitely.

8 Agenda Item No. 1 July 29, 2011 After expressing several reasons for delaying the search process, Chairman Leech recommended to the Board that the search process be discussed at a later date. Steve Luelf voiced concerns over postponing the discussion indefinitely and the fact that Arkansas was unable to keep Dr. Purcell. He stated that the Board really valued Dr. Purcell s services and essentially lost him for $80,000 to $90,000. Arkansas talks about how important education is, however, we can t find the resources to keep someone like Dr. Purcell, said Mr. Luelf. After a lengthy discussion from the board, Chairman Leech asked that a motion be made to delay the Director search discussions until the October Board meeting. Kaneaster Hodges moved to delay discussion of hiring a new Director until October. Sarah Argue seconded the motion, and the Board unanimously approved. Next, Interim Director Broadway presented information on performance funding, the method of funding public institutions based not on inputs, such as enrollments, but on outcomes, such as retention, degree completion, and job placement. He explained that the principal rationale for performance funding has been that performance funding will prod institutions to be more effective and efficient, particularly in a time of increasing demands on higher education and increasingly straitened state finances. In closing Interim Director Broadway said that the work other states have done to implement Outcomes-Centered formulas will be helpful in our preparation, but Arkansas and its institutions are unique and this must be kept in mind throughout the process. Florine Milligan asked how comfortable Interim Director Broadway was with the Board setting the funding codes. Interim Director Broadway said that he was confident that the Board could do it; however, it would be an educational process that would have to be done with the help of trustees and institutions. Chairman Leech thanked Interim Director Broadway for the informative information. With no further comments, the meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m. Nichole Abernathy APPROVED: Secretary Sarah Argue, 1-2

9 Agenda Item No. 1 April 15, 2011 ARKANSAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD Regular Quarterly Meeting April 15, 2011 Minutes of Meeting The April 15, 2011, regular meeting of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board was held at Arkansas State University Mountain Home. Chairman Leech called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. with all members present. Coordinating Board present: David Leech, Chair Dr. Olin Cook, Vice Chair Sarah Argue, Secretary Dr. Charles Allen Dr. Joe Bennett Dr. Bob Burns Jodie Carter Bob Crafton Horace Hardwick Kaneaster Hodges Steve Luelf Florine Milligan Department staff present: Shane Broadway, Interim Director Harold Criswell, Interim Deputy Director Rick Jenkins, Associate Director for Planning and Accountability Cynthia Moten, Associate Director for Academic Programs Jackie Holloway, Senior Associate Director for Finance Zanette Douglas, Coordinator of Institutional Certification Brandi Hinkle, Communications Officer Nichole Abernathy, Administrative Support Presidents, chancellors, institutional representatives, members of the press, numerous ADHE staff, and guests were also present. Chairman Leech introduced Dr. Ed Coulter, the Chancellor for ASU Mountain Home for a welcome. Dr. Coulter welcomed everyone to the meeting and introduced ASU Board of Trustees Chairman Howard Slinkard for a few words. Mr. Slinkard thanked everyone for coming. Dr. Coulter then introduced Rex Nelson with Arkansas Independent Colleges and Universities. Chairman Leech thanked Dr. Coulter for his welcome and introduced Emily Jordan-Cox, Policy Advisor for Higher Education and Jennifer Flinn, Deputy Policy Advisor for Higher Education in the Governor s Office. 1-3

10 Agenda Item No. 1 July 29, 2011 Agenda Item No. 1 Approval of Minutes Dr. Olin Cook moved to approve Agenda Item No. 1. Dr. Charles Allen seconded the motion and the Board unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 2 Agency Updates Shane Broadway, Interim Director for the Department of Higher Education, presented information on the annual operations plan, legislative update, the Academic Challenge Scholarship, the Compact with Arkansas, College Access Challenge Grant, Say Go College Week, College 101, Career Pathways Initiative, and the Sparkman Scholarship. Sarah Argue asked if there was a provision that allowed the Academic Challenge Scholarship to be carried over from two-year institution to a four-year institution. Mr. Broadway said yes and explained that a student could receive up to $2,500 a year at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution and receive up to $5,000 a year. Agenda Items No. 3-6 Annual Report on Credentials Awarded, Annual Report on Student Retention and Graduation, Annual Report on Retention and Graduation of Intercollegiate Athletes, and Annual Report on Productivity of Recently Approved Programs Rick Jenkins presented summary and detailed information about credentials awarded, student retention and graduation, retention and graduation of intercollegiate athletes and the productivity of recently approved programs. Figures shown to the board indicated a 66.5 percent increase in credentials awarded from 2006 to 2010, up from 25,354 to 34,207 during the current 5-year period. Credentials range from certificates of proficiency to doctoral degrees and students may obtain more than one credential over the course of an educational career. Graduation rates at Arkansas s 11 four-year universities have remained in the percent range for the most recent 5 years, with females having the highest graduation rates. Graduation rates at Arkansas s 22 two-year colleges have increased from 17.7 to 19.8 percent for the most recent 5 years, with males having the highest graduation rates. In Academic Year 2009, 2,825 students participated in athletics at twelve Arkansas institutions. In AY2006 there were 2,726 students participating in athletics. Data shows that graduation rates for athletes at four-year universities have been 1-4

11 Agenda Item No. 1 July 29, 2011 declining, whereas the graduation rates for all students have been relatively steady. However, the graduation rates for all athletes is from 2.1 to 5.7 percentage points higher than all students. The graduation rates for student athletes at two-year colleges have experienced great fluctuation over the five years reviewed. This situation is tempered by the fact that there are few student athletes attending two-year colleges. Public Hearing Agenda Item No. 7 Academic Challenge Scholarships The Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program has been expanded to provide opportunities for higher education to previously underserved Arkansans (traditional students, currently enrolled college students and nontraditional students) due to the additional funding made possible by the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery. The goal of this scholarship is to provide meaningful financial help to those qualifying. The scholarship will be available to all Arkansans regardless of race, gender, family income or course of study as long as the applicant meets the eligibility requirements. Academic Challenge currently serves approximately 30,000 students. The program works to promote academic rigor and excellence. The scholarship program is based on merit, one that reflects a commitment to academic achievement and degree attainment. RESOLVED, That the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board adopts the rules and regulations presented in this agenda item for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program, to be administered jointly by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education and approved Arkansas Institutions of Higher Education. FURTHER RESOLVED, That by the adoption of the rules and regulations presented in this agenda item, the Director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education or his designee is authorized to promulgate these rules and regulations and to implement them for the academic year. FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education or his designee is authorized to make technical changes and corrections when necessary in the program rules for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program. Sarah Argue expressed concern over the fact that a D is considered completed. successfully 1-5

12 Agenda Item No. 1 July 29, 2011 Dr. Olin Cook moved to approve Agenda Item No. 7. Dr. Charles Allen seconded the motion and the Board unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 8 Ph.D. in Aquaculture/Fisheries University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff In February 2011, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approved a change in role and scope for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) to offer one doctoral degree program pending the ADHE external review of the UAPB proposal for a Ph.D. in Aquaculture/Fisheries. Coordinating Board approval of the Ph.D. degree will allow UAPB to offer its first and only doctoral program as requested by the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas System. The proposed Ph.D. program will build upon the existing bachelor s and master s degrees in aquaculture/fisheries, utilizing existing faculty, courses, laboratory facilities, and library resources. RESOLVED, that the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approves the Doctor of Philosophy in Aquaculture/Fisheries (CIP ) at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff effective Fall FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Coordinating Board instructs the Director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education to notify the President and Chair of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas System, and the Chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff of the approval; and to request that UAPB submit a program status report to ADHE on September 1, FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Coordinating Board instructs the Director to report on the implementation status of the UAPB Ph.D. program at the October 2013 Board meeting. The report must include details on Ph.D. student admissions, new course development, new faculty hires, graduate faculty appointments, graduate committee activity, new industry partnerships, and new external grant funds. Chancellor Lawrence Davis thanked Shane Broadway, Cynthia Moten, Dr. Alan Sugg, Dr. Mary Benjamin, Dr. Engle and the Coordinating Board for helping to make the fisheries program possible. Dr. Olin Cook moved to recommend Agenda Item No. 8 to the full Board for consideration. Jodie Carter seconded and the Committee approved. 1-6

13 Agenda Item No. 1 July 29, 2011 Agenda Item No. 9 Technical Certificate in Diesel Service Technology Ozarka College The Technical Certificate in Diesel Service Technology is a 32-semester credit hour program designed to train students with the necessary skills to repair and maintain diesel engines up to semi-tractors, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical systems, drive train, heating and air conditioning, and other industrial equipment. Ozarka currently offers the Technical Certificate and Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Service Technology. The shop facility and equipment will be shared between the two programs. Diesel engines and other associated equipment will be acquired for the diesel training component. The diesel program will be offered in the evening so there will not be a constraint on the instructional resources. One additional full-time faculty member with at least an associate degree and two years of industry experience will be hired by Fall Nine new courses will be added to the curriculum. RESOLVED, That the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approves the Technical Certificate in Diesel Service Technology (CIP ; 32 semester credit hours) at Ozarka College, effective Fall FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Coordinating Board instructs the Director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education to inform the President and Chair of the Board of Trustees of Ozarka College of the approval. Florine Milligan moved to recommend Agenda Item No. 9 to the full Board for consideration. Dr. Olin Cook seconded and the Committee approved. Agenda Item No. 10 Associate of Applied Science and Technical Certificate in Process Technology South Arkansas Community College The Associate of Applied Science in Process Technology and Technical Certificate are designed to train students with the necessary skills to become refinery operators, chemical operators and process technicians in refineries, chemical, and industrial plants. These operators control and monitor the systems that run the plants. Operators gather information using instrumentation and lab equipment to maintain safe work areas and keep plants in compliance with regulatory requirements. Operators work alongside engineers, chemists, and other professionals using their knowledge of computers, mathematics, physics, and chemistry to keep industrial plants running safely and efficiently. RESOLVED, That the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approves the Associate of Applied Science in Process Technology (CIP 1-7

14 Agenda Item No. 1 July 29, , 63 semester credit hours) and Technical Certificate in Process Technology (33-34 semester credit hours) at South Arkansas Community College, effective Fall FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Coordinating Board instructs the Director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education to inform the President and Chair of the Board of Trustees of South Arkansas Community College of the approval. Dr. Horace Hardwick asked if any oil companies were working with SACC. Ms. Moten explained that Great Lakes Chemical/Chemtura, DuPont, El Dorado Chemical, Lion Oil, Union Power, and Georgia Pacific are some of the employers who indicated a need for program graduates as well as willingness to provide internship opportunities. Dr. Olin Cook asked if this degree is also offered at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Ms. Moten said that some emphasis areas are offered at Fayetteville but not the exact program. Florine Milligan moved to recommend Agenda Item No. 10 to the full Board for consideration. Dr. Olin Cook seconded and the Committee approved. Agenda Item No. 11 Ph.D. in Engineering Science and Systems University of Arkansas at Little Rock UALR currently offers the Ph.D. in Applied Science with specialty areas in applied biosciences, applied chemistry, applied physics, engineering science and systems, and computational science. The UALR proposal is to reconfigure the Ph.D. in Applied Science to create the Ph.D. in Engineering Science and Systems from existing specialties in engineering science and systems. The proposed degree will include specialties in systems engineering, electrical and computer engineering, telecommunications and networking engineering, and mechanical and materials engineering. Students will gain knowledge in the broad engineering fields necessary for multi- and cross-disciplinary research. Three new courses will be added to the curriculum. RESOLVED, that the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approves the Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Science and Systems(CIP ) at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock effective Fall FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Coordinating Board instructs the Director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education to notify the President and Chair of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas System, and the Chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock of the approval. 1-8

15 Agenda Item No. 1 July 29, 2011 Florine Milligan moved to recommend Agenda Item No. 11 to the full Board for consideration. Dr. Olin Cook seconded and the Committee approved. Agenda Item No. 12 Institutional Certification Advisory Committee Report and Resolutions The Institutional Certification Advisory Committee (ICAC) met via conference call on March 15, 2011, for its regular quarterly meeting. ADHE Executive Staff recommend that the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approve the following resolutions. Program Certifications DeVry University, Naperville, Illinois Recertification Distance Technology Master of Science in Educational Technology Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Master of Business Administration Master of Accounting and Financial Management Master of Human Resource Management RESOLVED, That pursuant to ACA , the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board grants recertification to DeVry University, Naperville, Illinois, to offer the following degree programs by distance technology: Master of Science in Educational Technology, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Master of Business Administration, Master of Accounting and Financial Management, and Master of Human Resource Management. The recertification is for a period of five years and expires on April 15, FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education is authorized to notify the administration of DeVry University, Naperville, Illinois, that the certification of the degree programs requires the institution to notify the Arkansas Department of Higher Education whenever any of the following occurs: (1) major reorganization of the controlling body; (2) changes in the charter or incorporation documents of the institution; or (3) changes in the method of operation of the institution s programs in Arkansas. FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Coordinating Board instructs the Director to notify the administration of DeVry University, Naperville, Illinois, that any advertisement or published materials using the name of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board or the Arkansas Department of Higher Education must contain the following statement: Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board certification does not constitute an endorsement of any institution or program. Such certification merely indicates that certain criteria have been met as 1-9

16 Agenda Item No. 1 July 29, 2011 required under the rules and regulations implementing institutional and program certification as defined in Arkansas Code Everest University, Orlando, Florida Initial Certification Distance Technology Associate of Applied Science in Business Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Investigations Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice Associate of Applied Science in Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal RESOLVED, That pursuant to ACA , the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board grants initial certification to Everest University, Orlando, Florida, to offer the following degree programs by distance technology to Arkansas residents: Associate of Applied Science in Business, Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Investigations, Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science in Medical Insurance Billing and Coding, Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal. The certification is for a period of two years and expires on April 15, FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education is authorized to notify the administration of Everest University, Orlando, Florida, that the certification of the degree programs requires the institution to notify the Arkansas Department of Higher Education whenever any of the following occurs: (1) major reorganization of the controlling body; (2) changes in the charter or incorporation documents of the institution; or (3) changes in the method of operation of the institution s programs in Arkansas. FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Coordinating Board instructs the Director to notify the administration of Everest University, Orlando, Florida, that any advertisement or published materials using the name of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board or the Arkansas Department of Higher Education must contain the following statement: Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board certification does not constitute an endorsement of any institution or program. Such certification merely indicates that certain criteria have been met as required under the rules and regulations implementing institutional and program certification as defined in Arkansas Code Excelsior College, Albany, New York Recertification Distance Technology Associate of Science in Nursing Associate of Applied Science in Nursing RESOLVED, That pursuant to ACA , the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board grants recertification to Excelsior College, 1-10

17 Agenda Item No. 1 July 29, 2011 Albany, New York, to offer the following degree programs by distance technology to Arkansas residents: Associate of Science in Nursing, Associate of Applied Science in Nursing. The certification is for a period of five years and expires on April 15, FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education is authorized to notify the administration of Excelsior College, Albany, New York, that the certification of the degree programs requires the institution to notify the Arkansas Department of Higher Education whenever any of the following occurs: (1) major reorganization of the controlling body; (2) changes in the charter or incorporation documents of the institution; or (3) changes in the method of operation of the institution s programs in Arkansas. FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Coordinating Board instructs the Director to notify the administration of Excelsior College, Albany, New York, that any advertisement or published materials using the name of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board or the Arkansas Department of Higher Education must contain the following statement: Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board certification does not constitute an endorsement of any institution or program. Such certification merely indicates that certain criteria have been met as required under the rules and regulations implementing institutional and program certification as defined in Arkansas Code Franklin University, Columbus, Ohio Recertification Distance Technology Bachelor of Science in Operations and Supply Chain Management Bachelor of Science in Public Relations RESOLVED, That pursuant to ACA , the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board grants recertification to Franklin University, Columbus, Ohio, to offer the following degree programs by distance technology to Arkansas residents: Bachelor of Science in Operations and Supply Chain Management, Bachelor of Science in Public Relations. The certification is for a period of five years and expires on April 15, FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education is authorized to notify the administration of Franklin University, Columbus, Ohio, that the certification of the degree programs requires the institution to notify the Arkansas Department of Higher Education whenever any of the following occurs: (1) major reorganization of the controlling body; (2) changes in the charter or incorporation documents of the institution; or (3) changes in the method of operation of the institution s programs in Arkansas. FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Coordinating Board instructs the Director to notify the administration of Franklin University, Columbus, Ohio, that any 1-11

18 Agenda Item No. 1 July 29, 2011 advertisement or published materials using the name of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board or the Arkansas Department of Higher Education must contain the following statement: Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board certification does not constitute an endorsement of any institution or program. Such certification merely indicates that certain criteria have been met as required under the rules and regulations implementing institutional and program certification as defined in Arkansas Code Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona Recertification Distance Technology Master of Science in Leadership Master of Business Administration RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Master of Science in Nursing: Nursing Education Master of Science in Nursing: Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems RESOLVED, That pursuant to ACA , the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board grants recertification to Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona, to offer the following degree programs by distance technology to Arkansas residents: Master of Science in Leadership, Master of Business Administration, RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing: Nursing Education, Master of Science in Nursing: Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems. The certification is for a period of five years and expires on April 15, FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education is authorized to notify the administration of Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona, that the certification of the degree programs requires the institution to notify the Arkansas Department of Higher Education whenever any of the following occurs: (1) major reorganization of the controlling body; (2) changes in the charter or incorporation documents of the institution; or (3) changes in the method of operation of the institution s programs in Arkansas. FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Coordinating Board instructs the Director to notify the administration of Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona, that any advertisement or published materials using the name of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board or the Arkansas Department of Higher Education must contain the following statement: Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board certification does not constitute an endorsement of any institution or program. Such certification merely indicates that certain criteria have been met as required under the rules and regulations implementing institutional and program certification as defined in Arkansas Code

19 Agenda Item No. 1 July 29, 2011 ITT Technical Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana Initial Certification Little Rock Campus Associate of Applied Science in Business Management Associate of Applied Science in Drafting and Design Technology Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Communications and Design Associate of Applied Science in Mobile Communications Technology Associate of Applied Science in Network Systems Administration Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal RESOLVED, That pursuant to ACA , the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board grants initial certification to ITT Technical Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, to offer the following degree programs at the Little Rock campus to Arkansas residents: Associate of Applied Science in Business Management, Associate of Applied Science in Drafting and Design Technology, Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology, Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Communications and Design, Associate of Applied Science in Mobile Communications Technology, Associate of Applied Science in Network Systems Administration, Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal. The certification is for a period of two years and expires on April 15, FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education is authorized to notify the administration of ITT Technical Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, that the certification of the degree programs requires the institution to notify the Arkansas Department of Higher Education whenever any of the following occurs: (1) major reorganization of the controlling body; (2) changes in the charter or incorporation documents of the institution; or (3) changes in the method of operation of the institution s programs in Arkansas. FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Coordinating Board instructs the Director to notify the administration of ITT Technical Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, that any advertisement or published materials using the name of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board or the Arkansas Department of Higher Education must contain the following statement: Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board certification does not constitute an endorsement of any institution or program. Such certification merely indicates that certain criteria have been met as required under the rules and regulations implementing institutional and program certification as defined in Arkansas Code Kaplan University, Davenport, Iowa Initial Certification Distance Technology Associate of Applied Science in Public Administration Master of Science in Education in Instructional Technology Master of Science in Environmental Policy Master of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management 1-13

20 Agenda Item No. 1 July 29, 2011 Master of Laws, LL.M. Small Business Practice Master of Public Administration Recertification Distance Technology Associate of Applied Science in Accounting Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology (formerly Computer Science Technology) Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Management Associate of Applied Science in Medical Transcription Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies Master of Science in Criminal Justice RESOLVED, That pursuant to ACA , the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board grants initial certification to Kaplan University, Davenport, Iowa, to offer the following degree programs by distance technology to Arkansas residents: Associate of Applied Science in Public Administration, Master of Science in Education in Instructional Technology, Master of Science in Environmental Policy, Master of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Master of Laws, LL.M. Small Business Practice, Master of Public Administration. The certification is for a period of two years and expires on April 15, FURTHER RESOLVED, That pursuant to ACA , the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board grants recertification to Kaplan University, Davenport, Iowa, to offer the following degree programs by distance technology to Arkansas residents: Associate of Applied Science in Accounting, Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology (formerly Computer Science Technology), Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Management, Associate of Applied Science in Medical Transcription, Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting, Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies, Master of Science in Criminal Justice. The certification is for a period of five years and expires on April 15, FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education is authorized to notify the administration of Kaplan University, Davenport, Iowa, that the certification of the degree programs requires the institution to notify the Arkansas Department of Higher Education whenever any of the following occurs: (1) major reorganization of the controlling body; (2) changes in the charter or incorporation documents of the institution; or (3) changes in the method of operation of the institution s programs in Arkansas. FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Coordinating Board instructs the Director to notify the administration of Kaplan University, Davenport, Iowa, that any advertisement or published materials using the name of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board or the Arkansas Department of Higher Education must contain the following statement: 1-14

21 Agenda Item No. 1 July 29, 2011 Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board certification does not constitute an endorsement of any institution or program. Such certification merely indicates that certain criteria have been met as required under the rules and regulations implementing institutional and program certification as defined in Arkansas Code Strayer University, Washington, D.C. Recertification Distance Technology and Little Rock Campus Bachelor of Science in Accounting Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Bachelor of Business Administration Master of Science in Accounting Master of Business Administration RESOLVED, That pursuant to ACA , the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board grants recertification to Strayer University, Washington, D.C., to offer the following degree programs by distance technology and at the Little Rock campus to Arkansas residents: Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Science in Accounting, Master of Business Administration. The certification is for a period of five years and expires on April 15, FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education is authorized to notify the administration of Strayer University, Washington, D.C., that the certification of the degree programs requires the institution to notify the Arkansas Department of Higher Education whenever any of the following occurs: (1) major reorganization of the controlling body; (2) changes in the charter or incorporation documents of the institution; or (3) changes in the method of operation of the institution s programs in Arkansas. FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Coordinating Board instructs the Director to notify the administration of Strayer University, Washington D.C., that any advertisement or published materials using the name of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board or the Arkansas Department of Higher Education must contain the following statement: Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board certification does not constitute an endorsement of any institution or program. Such certification merely indicates that certain criteria have been met as required under the rules and regulations implementing institutional and program certification as defined in Arkansas Code Ultimate Medical Academy, Tampa, Florida Initial Certification Distance Technology Associate of Applied Science in Health Sciences Associate of Applied Science in Medical Billing and Coding Undergraduate Technical Programs: Medical Administrative Assistant 1-15

22 Agenda Item No. 1 July 29, 2011 Medical Billing and Coding Pharmacy Technician Medical Office Billing Specialist RESOLVED, That pursuant to ACA , the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board grants initial certification to Ultimate Medical Academy, Tampa, Florida, to offer the following degree programs by distance technology to Arkansas residents: Associate of Applied Science in Health Sciences, Associate of Applied Science in Medical Billing and Coding, and the following undergraduate technical programs: Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technician, and Medical Office Billing Specialist. The certification is for a period of two years and expires on April 15, FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education is authorized to notify the administration of Ultimate Medical Academy, Tampa, Florida, that the certification of the degree programs requires the institution to notify the Arkansas Department of Higher Education whenever any of the following occurs: (1) major reorganization of the controlling body; (2) changes in the charter or incorporation documents of the institution; or (3) changes in the method of operation of the institution s programs in Arkansas. FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Coordinating Board instructs the Director to notify the administration of Ultimate Medical Academy, Tampa, Florida, that any advertisement or published materials using the name of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board or the Arkansas Department of Higher Education must contain the following statement: Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board certification does not constitute an endorsement of any institution or program. Such certification merely indicates that certain criteria have been met as required under the rules and regulations implementing institutional and program certification as defined in Arkansas Code University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona Initial Certification Little Rock and Rogers Campuses Master of Health Administration Concentrations in Education, Gerontology, and Informatics RESOLVED, That pursuant to ACA , the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board grants initial certification to the University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona, to offer the following degree program by Little Rock and Rogers Campuses to Arkansas residents: Master of Health Administration with concentrations in Education, Gerontology, and Informatics. The certification is for a period of two years and expires on April 15, FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education is authorized to notify the administration of the University of 1-16

23 Agenda Item No. 1 July 29, 2011 Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona, that the certification of the degree programs requires the institution to notify the Arkansas Department of Higher Education whenever any of the following occurs: (1) major reorganization of the controlling body; (2) changes in the charter or incorporation documents of the institution; or (3) changes in the method of operation of the institution s programs in Arkansas. FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Coordinating Board instructs the Director to notify the administration of the University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona, that any advertisement or published materials using the name of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board or the Arkansas Department of Higher Education must contain the following statement: Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board certification does not constitute an endorsement of any institution or program. Such certification merely indicates that certain criteria have been met as required under the rules and regulations implementing institutional and program certification as defined in Arkansas Code The Institutional Certification Advisory Committee (ICAC) Report begins on page of the Agenda book. Florine Milligan moved to recommend Agenda Item No. 12 to the full Board for consideration. Dr. Olin Cook seconded and the Committee approved. Agenda Items No. 13 & 14 Letters of Notification and Letters of Intent The Department of Higher Education received notice from 17 institutions on programs not requiring Board action. Notification was received on 14 programs possibly requiring Board action. During this period, the Institutional Certification Advisory Committee received notice of requests from 15 out-of-state institutions to offer degree programs to Arkansas residents. The program notice list appears in the Letters of Notification on pages 13-1 through and in the Letters of Intent on pages 14-1 through 14-9 of the agenda book. Agenda Item No. 15 Distribution of Mineral Lease Funds According to the provisions of A.C.A through , there is established the Arkansas Research Development Program for providing Arkansas Research Development Program Grants to publicly-supported universities in Arkansas by the Department of Higher Education. Act 1229 of 2007 provides that after the sum of $13,200,000 has been deposited into the Higher Education Building Maintenance Fund, the next $10,000,000, or as much as is collected, is to 1-17

24 Agenda Item No. 1 July 29, 2011 be transferred to the Higher Education Research Development Fund to be used as provided by law. RESOLVED, That after review by the Legislative Council, the Director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education is authorized to distribute the Higher Education Research Development Fund for ARE-ON s annual operating and maintenance costs. FURTHER RESOLVED, That $1 million be allocated in Fiscal 2011to the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville for expenses associated with the connection of all public universities to ARE-ON. Dr. Joe Bennett asked if this is the same thing as the severance tax. Shane Broadway said it is not. These are federal funds. Dr. Alan Sugg explained that the funds would be used to provide operating funds for ARE-ON, which was approved by the Board. Dr. Michael Abbiatti, Executive Director of ARE-ON explained that ARE-ON is the future of Arkansas. Once complete, every academic program will be impacted by ARE-ON. In closing he noted that all four year campuses have been connected except one. Steve Luelf asked why ARE-ON was only asking for $1 million when they needed $2.5 million. Jackie Holloway explained that the Legislature only appropriated $1 million. Kaneaster Hodges moved to recommend Agenda Item No. 15 to the full Board for consideration. Bob Crafton seconded and the Committee approved. Agenda Item No. 16 Economic Feasibility of an E&G and Auxiliary Bond Issue University of Arkansas, Fayetteville The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville requests approval of the economic feasibility of plans to issue bonds not to exceed $ million in two series with terms of thirty (30) and ten (10) years at an estimated annual interest rate not to exceed 5.75 percent and 4 percent respectively. Proceeds from the bond issue will be used for E&G and Auxiliary purposes. The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees approved the two series at its meeting held on April 1, RESOLVED, That the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board considers economically feasible plans for the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville to issue bonds not to exceed $ million in two series with terms of thirty (30) and ten (10) years at an estimated annual interest rate not to exceed 5.75 percent and 4 percent respectively. 1-18

25 Agenda Item No. 1 July 29, 2011 Proceeds from the bond issue will be used for various E&G and Auxiliary projects. FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education is authorized to notify the President and the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas and the Chancellor of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville of the Coordinating Board s resolution. Kaneaster Hodges asked if these are tax free bonds. Jackie Holloway said they are. Steve Luelf asked if ADHE was satisfied with the maintenance fee amount set aside for this project. Jackie Holloway said yes. Kaneaster Hodges moved to recommend Agenda Item No. 16 to the full Board for consideration. Bob Crafton seconded and the Committee approved. Report of the Committees Dr. Charles Allen presented the report of the Academic Committee and moved approval of Agenda Items Horace Hardwick seconded the motion and the Board approved. Steve Luelf presented the report of the Finance Committee and moved approval of Agenda Items 15 & 16. Dr. Bob Burns seconded the motion and the Board unanimously approved. Chairman Leech opened the floor for public comments. Chairman Leech announced that the next Coordinating Board meeting would be held at the Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas Stuttgart campus on July 29, With no further comments, the meeting adjourned at 11:25 a.m. APPROVED: Sarah Argue, Secretary 1-19 Nichole Abernathy

26 Agenda Item No. 1 July 29, 2011 ARKANSAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD Special Meeting via Conference Call June 28, 2011 Minutes of Meeting The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board held a special meeting via conference call on Tuesday, June 28, The purpose of the meeting was to approve the Economic Feasibility of Loan for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and revisions of AHECB policy a - Higher Education Participation in Arkansas Early College High School AP/Concurrent Course Delivery. The meeting convened at 11:00 a.m. with a quorum present. Coordinating Board present: Coordinating Board absent: David Leech, Chair Dr. Joe Bennett Dr. Olin Cook, Vice Chair Bob Crafton Sarah Argue, Secretary Horace Hardwick Dr. Charles Allen Dr. Bob Burns Jodie Carter Kaneaster Hodges Steve Luelf Florine Milligan Department staff present: Shane Broadway, Interim Director Harold Criswell, Interim Deputy Director Dr. Karen Wheeler, Associate Director Cynthia Moten, Associate Director for Academic Programs Rick Jenkins, Associate Director for Planning and Accountability Jackie Holloway, Senior Associate Director for Finance Brandi Hinkle, Communications Officer Nichole Abernathy, Administrative Support Presidents, chancellors, other institutional representatives, and guests were also present. Chairman Leech thanked the Coordinating Board members and guests for participating in the meeting. Report of the Finance Committee Steve Luelf presented the report of the Finance Committee and moved approval of Agenda Item No. 1. Kaneaster Hodges seconded the motion, and the Board approved. unanimously 1-20

27 Agenda Item No. 1 July 29, 2011 Agenda Item No. 1 Economic Feasibility of Loan University of Arkansas at Little Rock University of Arkansas at Little Rock requests approval of the economic feasibility of plans to obtain a loan not to exceed $2 million with a term of up to ten (10) years at an expected annual interest rate of 0.0 percent. Proceeds from the loan will be used for educational and general purposes. The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees approved this action at its meeting held on May 20, The loan is being sought from the Arkansas Sustainable Building Design Revolving Loan Fund which is managed by the Arkansas Building Authority. This loan fund was established with funds from the federal government under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. RESOLVED, That the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board considers economically feasible plans for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to obtain a loan up to $2 million with a term of ten (10) years at an expected annual interest rate of 0.0 percent for campuswide lighting retrofit, expansion of a satellite chilled water plant distribution loop, and upgrade of HVAC control valves in the Center for Performing Arts FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education is authorized to notify the President and the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas and the Chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock of the Coordinating Board s resolution. Kaneaster Hodges moved to recommend Agenda Item No. 1 to the full Board for consideration. Dr. Bob Burns seconded, and the Committee unanimously approved. Agenda Item No. 2 Revision of AHECB Policy a Higher Education Participation in Arkansas Early College High School (AECHS) AP/Concurrent Course Delivery In 2007, ADHE authorized a pilot program to run through May 2009 that allowed for the teaching of concurrent enrollment and AP courses simultaneously. The Coordinating Board extended the pilot through May The most ambitious implementation of the pilot program had been the delivery of these blended courses via distance technology by the Arkansas Early College High School (AECHS)/ Southeast Arkansas Education Service Cooperative in Monticello. 1-21