PROGRAM REACTIVATION NOTIFICATION FORM Board of Governors, State University System of Florida

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1 PROGRAM REACTIVATION NOTIFICATION FORM Board of Governors, State University System of Florida UNIVERSITY: PROGRAM NAME: DEGREE LEVEL(S): (BS/BA, MS/MA, S, Ed.D., Ph.D., etc.) IS THIS FOR AN ENTIRE CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) CODE? IF YES, CIP CODE: IF NO AND FOR MAJOR/TRACK ONLY: CIP CODE: NAME OF MAJOR/TRACK: TERM DATE FOR ACTIVE STATUS: TERM DATE OF ORIGINAL INACTIVATION: This is the form to be used for the university to notify the Board of Governors, State University System of Florida that an academic degree program has been reactivated and that new enrollments are now being accepted. This action will allow for more accurate data analysis of enrollment and degree productivity, and will initiate any necessary changes to articulation manuals and online search tools.

2 FLf>RI!A The Gr~duate Schoo Office o the Associat Vice President and Dean 164 Grinter Hall PO Box Gainesville, FL Tel Fax October 24, 2 TO: FROM: Associate P ofessor and Director Rinker Sch ol of Building Construction ' Henry T. Fr '.erson _A.-~ Associate ice President and Dean Graduate S boo! RE: Proposal fr m the College of Design, Construction and Planning for implementation of the Master f Science in Fire and Emergency Sciences The proposal from the Col ege of Design, Construction and Planning for implementation of the Master of Science in ire and Em rgency Sciences was approved at the October 17, 2013 Graduate Council meeting effecf e Spring It will be sent to the University Curriculum Committee as an information ite 11. HF/Id cc: Diana ~full, Associ te University Registrar, Office of the University Registrar Gann ~holm, Coo dinator, Academic Support Services Rimjhi~n1 Banerjee, Associate Director, Research Programs and Services Stacy allace, Co rdinator, Editorial The Fou 1dation for he Gator Nation An Equal aijfortunity Instituti n.i ----=--~------~-~~~-----

3 UFIFLORIDA College of Design, Construction and Planning M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Building Construction 304 Rinker Hall PO Box Gainesville, FL Suncom Fax MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Graduate Council Robert Ries, Associate Professor and Director, Rinker School ofbuild\ng Construction Margaret Carr, Associate Dean, College of Design. Construction, and Planning SUBJECT: Approval of Masters of Science in Fire and Emergency Sciences implementation plan The Rinker SchooJ of Building Construction and the College of Design, Construction, and Planning are requesting the approval of the attached implementation plan for a Masters of Science in Fire and Emergency Sciences. The degree was approved at the Board of Regents/ I Board of Governors level in 1999 but not implemented at that time. The courses for the degree program have now been approved. The curriculum plan has been reviewed and approved at the unit and college levels. Signatur~: ~ Robert Ries Signature: Christopher Silver Date: IO /;o / zo 13 ~~---.1,._._-"--j,~~~~~~~~~ The Foundation for The Gator Nation An Equal Opportwllty Institution

4 Implementation of the Masters of Science in Fire and Emergency Sciences Degree Program M. E. Rinker, Sr., School of Building Construction College of Design, Construction, and Planning CIP Code:

5 INTRODUCTION I. Program Description and Relationship to System-Level Goals A. Briefly describe within a few paragraphs the degree program under consideration, including (a) level; (b) emphases, including concentrations, tracks, or specializations; (c) total number of credit hours; and (d) overall purpose, including examples of employment or education opportunities that may be available to program graduates. a) This is the implementation of an already approved degree that offers a non-accredited Master degree to students seeking a graduate degree that will allow them to expand their professional and non-professional undergraduate experience. b) The emphasis of the program is on emergency services and disaster management (ES/DM). c) The total number of credit hours is 33. There are no concentrations or tracks. d) The MFES degree curriculum builds upon our BSFES degree program and is designed to provide a set of core studies and contextual projects, which prepare graduates who are seeking a flexible program that integrates the study of emergency services and disaster management. Many professionals holding positions in ES/DM lack any formal education in this area and are in search of opportunities to further their education in ES/DM, while at the same time maintaining their existing employment and availing themselves of employer provided educational benefits. Hence, decision to offer the MFES program via distance learning. B. Identify any established or planned educational sites at which the program is expected to be offered and indicate whether it will be offered only at sites other than the main campus. The program is delivered using distance education so no additional physical space is required. INSTITUTIONAL AND STATE LEVEL ACCOUNTABILITY II. Need and Demand A. Need: Describe national, state, and/or local data that support the need for more people to be prepared in this program at this level. Reference national, state, and/or local plans or reports that support the need for this program and requests for the proposed program which have emanated from a perceived need by agencies or industries in your service area. Cite any specific need for research and service that the program would fulfill. The Department of Labor (through O*Net OnLine) estimates a 10-19% growth for Emergency Management Directors from The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) actively promotes advanced education for emergency managers through programs such as the Higher Education Virtual Symposiums in its Emergency Management Institute. '

6 B. Demand: Describe data that support the assumption that students will enroll in the proposed program. Include descriptions of surveys or other communications with prospective students. Many potential students for the MFES (both international and domestic) are working in the ES/DM area without having a formal education in that field. As such they are interested in formalizing the knowledge they have acquired through the years through graduate education in ES/DM. The MFES will provide specialized graduate skills that bridge a student's undergraduate skills and their experiential skills with the advanced graduate education in ES/DM. Internationally, the MFES will be attractive to many professionals from the rest of the Americas and South Asia who have to deal with floods, hurricanes, earthquakes and tsunamis. Several graduates of the BFES program at UF have expressed interest in the MFES and several students enrolled in the current certificate program in emergency management at UF have expressed interest in the degree program. C. If substantially similar programs (generally at the four-digit CIP Code or 60 percent similar in core courses), either private or public exist in the state, identify the institution(s) and geographic location(s). Summarize the outcome(s) of communication with such programs with regard to the potential impact on their enrollment and opportunities for possible collaboration (instruction and research). In Appendix B, provide data that support the need for an additional program as well as letters of support, or letters of concern, from the provosts of other state universities with substantially similar programs. There are no similar programs in the state. Curriculum A. Describe the specific expected student learning outcomes associated with the proposed program. If a bachelor' s degree program, include a web link to the Academic Learning Compact or include the document itself as an appendix. The Master' s degree will provide post-professional advancement for the critical technical issues beyond the initial fire science practices and administrative studies. Major research topics include interdisciplinary studies in material sciences, suppression systems, advanced planning and geographic systems, pre- and post-disaster mitigation planning, computer applications and technological innovations. SLO I: Identify and evaluate organization problems associated with fire and emergency services. SLO 2: Identify, describe and explain comprehensive emergency management/command and control skills as they apply to major catastrophic incidents in fire and emergency services.

7 B. Describe the admission standards and graduation requirements for the program. Admission requirements: an undergraduate degree from regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution at least 5 years meaningful, and related experience cumulative verbal and quantitative acceptable GRE scores a grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (preferred) and TOEFL score of 550 paper or 80 internet or better for international students Graduation requirements: Completion of 33 credit hours, a final comprehensive exam and a research report, and a major and overall GPA of3.0 or greater. C. Describe the curricular framework for the proposed program, including number of credit hours and composition of required core courses, restricted electives, unrestricted electives, thesis requirements, and dissertation requirements. Identify the total numbers of semester credit hours for the degree. To earn a Master's of Science in Fire and Emergency Sciences, the student must successfully complete 33 credits (11 FES graduate classes). Of these 11 classes, FES 6786 Research Methods in FES and FES 6916 Research for Master's Report are required. The remaining 9 classes are electives. D. Provide a sequenced course of study for all majors, concentrations, or areas of emphasis within the proposed program. The course of study has a focus on Emergency Disaster Management. A certificate is available within the degree. Masters of Science in Fire and Emergency Sciences Degree Credits: 33 FES Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness- 3 Credits- Letter Graded FES Emergency Services-Disaster Planning- 3 Credits- Letter Graded FES Fire and Emergency Services Response Planning- 3 Credits- Letter Graded FES Homeland Security and Emergency Management- 3 Credits- Letter Graded FES Communication in Emergency Management-3 Credits- Letter Graded FES Impacts of Natural and Man-Made Disasters on Buildings- 3 Credits- Letter Graded FES Research Methods in FES- 3 Credits- Letter Graded FES Disaster Response and Recovery- 3 Credits- Letter Graded FES International Emergency/Disaster Management- 3 Credits- Letter Graded FES Practicum in FES- 3 Credits- S/U Graded FES Business Continuity and Disaster Planning- 3 Credits- Letter Graded FES Research for Master's Report- 3 Credits- SIU Graded

8 I. Briefly describe the anticipated delivery system for the proposed program (e.g., traditional delivery on main campus; traditional delivery at branch campuses or centers; or nontraditional delivery such as distance or distributed learning, self-paced instruction, or external degree programs). If the proposed delivery system will require specialized services or greater than normal financial support, include projected costs in Table 2 in Appendix A. Provide a narrative describing the feasibility of delivering the proposed program through collaboration with other universities, both public and private. Cite specific queries made of other institutions with respect to shared courses, distance/distributed learning technologies, and joint-use facilities for research or internships. The proposed program will be delivered via distance education. Faculty Participation Faculty Resources: The faculty, in general, have expertise in both the emergency services I disaster management field and in distance education. Notably, all faculty are currently teaching distance education courses in ES/DM. No additional faculty will be needed to accommodate the expected student enrollment. Jeff Lindsey Ph.D. in Instructional Technology most recent work experience - St. Petersburg College, Administration and EMS Professor Thomas Poulin Ph.D. Public Administration and Urban Policy most recent work experience - University Research and Teaching, Core Faculty Chris Reynolds Doctorate of Education Most recent work experience - Dean and Associate Vice President, American Public University System. Barbara Klingensmith Ph.D. Educational Leadership and Management Adjunct Instructor, University of Florida Raymond Issa Ph.D. Civil Engineering; J.D. Law Most recent work experience, Professor, University of Florida Non-Faculty Resources No additional library resources are required for this program Office space is required for a coordinator and two program assistants. However, these are shared between the Master's and Bachelor's programs. No additional specialized equipment will be needed for this program. No graduate assistantships will be needed for this program.

9 PROGRAM REACTIVATION NOTIFICATION FORM Board of Governors, State University System of Florida UNIVERSITY: University of Florida PROGRAM NAME: Fire and Emergency Sciences DEGREE LEVEL ( S ). (BS/BA, MS/MA, S, Ed.D., Ph.D., etc.) MS/MA IS THIS FOR AN ENTIRE CIP {Classification of Instructional Programs) CODE? IF YES, CIP CODE: _ 4 _ 3._o_ 2 o_ 3 IF NO AND FOR MAJOR/TRACK ONLY: CIP CODE: NAME OF MAJOR/TRACK: TERM DATE FOR ACTIVE STATUS: Spring 2014 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TERM DATE OF ORIGINAL INACTIVATION: Fall 2011 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~- This is the for111 to be used for the 11niversihJ to notify the Board of Governors, State Universihj System of Florida that an acade111ic degree program has been reactivated and that new enrollments are now being accepted. This action will allow for more accurate data analysis of enrollment and degree productivihj, and will initiate any necessan1 clum_res to articulation manuals and online search tools.