Committee on Educational Planning, Policies and Programs May 21, UNC Degree Program Proposals...Courtney Thornton

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1 Committee on Educational Planning, Policies and Programs May 21, UNC Degree Program Proposals...Courtney Thornton Situation: UNC-Chapel Hill requests authorization to establish a Master of Arts in Educational Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CIP ). Background: Per UNC 400.1, UNC General Administration, in consultation with the campuses, brings recommendations to the UNC Board of Governors for new degree programs that meet identified academic program needs. Assessment: Establishment of the programs is recommended. Action: This item requires a vote.

2 Committee on Educational Planning, Policies and Programs May 21, UNC Degree Program Proposals... Courtney Thornton Situation: Background: Appalachian State University requests authorization to discontinue four degree programs. East Carolina University and UNC-Chapel Hill each request authorization to discontinue one degree program. UNC Greensboro requests authorization to discontinue seven degree programs. These discontinuation requests were made outside of the current Low Productivity Review process. Appalachian State University recommends discontinuation of the following degree programs: BS in Health Education, Secondary Education BA in Appalachian Studies BS in Business Education BS in Child Development: Birth-Kindergarten Students will be able to complete their course of study via another degree program or via a standard teach-out plan. With one exception, the BS in Health Education, Secondary Education at ASU, no faculty or staff will be reassigned or lost and no funding reallocated as a result of these discontinuations. In that one case, faculty will be reassigned across colleges as a result of the consolidation. East Carolina University recommends discontinuation of the BS in Hispanic Studies in favor of a consolidated Foreign Languages and Literatures program (separate agenda item for approval). UNC-Chapel Hill recommends discontinuation of the MS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. No students are currently enrolled in the program. UNC Greensboro recommends discontinuation of the following degree programs: MS in School Counseling MS in Student Development in Higher Education EdS in School Counseling EdS in Student Development in Higher Education EdD in School Counseling EdD in Student Development in Higher Education EdD in Community Counseling UNCG will offer single MS and EdS programs in Counseling with various tracks. The EdD programs have no students enrolled, as students are served by the PhD in Counseling and Counselor Education. Assessment: Action: Discontinuation of the programs is recommended. This item requires a vote.

3 Bachelor of Arts in Appalachian Studies at Appalachian State University Appalachian State University has requested that its BA in Appalachian Studies (CIP ) be discontinued. The BA in Appalachian Studies did not draw sufficient student enrollments to continue. Students currently enrolled in the BA will be able to complete their program, as course offerings remain available and contribute to other majors and minors on campus. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Governors approve Appalachian State University s request to discontinue the BA in Appalachian Studies.

4 Bachelor of Science in Business Education at Appalachian State University Appalachian State University has requested that its BS in Business Education (CIP ) be discontinued. The BS in Business Education will become a track in a consolidated BS in Career and Technical Education degree program. Hence, students currently enrolled in the BS will be able to complete their program of study. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Governors approve Appalachian State University s request to discontinue the BS in Business Education.

5 Bachelor of Science in Child Development: Birth-Kindergarten at Appalachian State University Appalachian State University has requested that its BS in Child Development: Birth- Kindergarten (CIP ) be discontinued. The BS in Child Development: Birth-Kindergarten program exhibited consistent low enrollments. No students are currently enrolled in the program. A Birth-Kindergarten concentration is being made available within the existing BS in Child Development degree program. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Governors approve Appalachian State University s request to discontinue the BS in Child Development: Birth-Kindergarten.

6 Bachelor of Science in Health Education, Secondary Education at Appalachian State University Appalachian State University has requested that its BS in Health Education, Secondary Education (CIP ) be discontinued. The BS in Health Education, Secondary Education will combine with the BS in Physical Education, and the program will be renamed BS in Health and Physical Education, K-12. This will result in a single degree program with healthy enrollments and more marketable graduates. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Governors approve Appalachian State University s request to discontinue the BS in Health Education, Secondary Education.

7 Bachelor of Arts in Hispanic Studies at East Carolina University East Carolina University has requested that its BA in Hispanic Studies (CIP ) be discontinued. The BA in Hispanic Studies will become a track in a consolidated Foreign Languages and Literatures program. Hence, students currently enrolled in the BA will be able to complete their program of study. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Governors approve East Carolina University s request to discontinue the BA in Hispanic Studies.

8 Master of Science in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has requested that its MS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (CIP ) be discontinued. The master s level credential in surgery is not needed, as students instead enter a combined 6-year clinical certificate and M.D. program. No students are currently enrolled in the program. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Governors approve University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill s request to discontinue the MS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

9 Master of Science in School Counseling at University of North Carolina at Greensboro University of North Carolina at Greensboro has requested that its MS in School Counseling (CIP ) be discontinued. The program is being consolidated into the existing MS in Community Counseling, which will be renamed MS in Counseling and include tracks in clinical mental health counseling; college counseling and student development; school counseling; and couple and family counseling. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Governors approve University of North Carolina at Greensboro s request to discontinue the MS in School Counseling.

10 Master of Science in Student Development in Higher Education at University of North Carolina at Greensboro University of North Carolina at Greensboro has requested that its MS in Student Development in Higher Education (CIP ) be discontinued. The program is being consolidated into the existing MS in Community Counseling, which will be renamed MS in Counseling and include tracks in clinical mental health counseling; college counseling and student development; school counseling; and couple and family counseling. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Governors approve University of North Carolina at Greensboro s request to discontinue the MS in Student Development in Higher Education.

11 Education Specialist in School Counseling at University of North Carolina at Greensboro University of North Carolina at Greensboro has requested that its EdS in School Counseling (CIP ) be discontinued. The program is being consolidated into the existing EdS in Community Counseling, which will be renamed EdS in Counseling and include tracks in clinical mental health counseling; college counseling and student development; school counseling; and couple and family counseling. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Governors approve University of North Carolina at Greensboro s request to discontinue the EdS in School Counseling.

12 Education Specialist in Student Development in Higher Education at University of North Carolina at Greensboro University of North Carolina at Greensboro has requested that its EdS in Student Development in Higher Education (CIP ) be discontinued. The program is being consolidated into the existing EdS in Community Counseling, which will be renamed EdS in Counseling and include tracks in clinical mental health counseling; college counseling and student development; school counseling; and couple and family counseling. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Governors approve University of North Carolina at Greensboro s request to discontinue the EdS in Student Development in Higher Education.

13 Doctor of Education in School Counseling at University of North Carolina at Greensboro University of North Carolina at Greensboro has requested that its EdD in School Counseling (CIP ) be discontinued. No students are enrolled, and there has been no demand for the EdD since authorization to award the PhD in Counseling and Counselor Education. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Governors approve University of North Carolina at Greensboro s request to discontinue the EdD in School Counseling.

14 Doctor of Education in Student Development in Higher Education at University of North Carolina at Greensboro University of North Carolina at Greensboro has requested that its EdD in Student Development in Higher Education (CIP ) be discontinued. No students are enrolled, and there has been no demand for the EdD since authorization to award the PhD in Counseling and Counselor Education. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Governors approve University of North Carolina at Greensboro s request to discontinue the EdD in Student Development in Higher Education.

15 Doctor of Education in Community Counseling at University of North Carolina at Greensboro University of North Carolina at Greensboro has requested that its EdD in Community Counseling (CIP ) be discontinued. No students are enrolled, and there has been no demand for the EdD since authorization to award the PhD in Counseling and Counselor Education. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Governors approve University of North Carolina at Greensboro s request to discontinue the EdD in Community Counseling.

16 Request for Authorization to Establish a Master of Arts in Educational Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (M.A., CIP ) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill I. Program Highlights 36-credit hour, 12-month degree program 40 students at steady state; full-time students only Goal to prepare students to design and build learning environments of the future Curriculum designed around four key themes: learning sciences; technology innovation, development and management; innovation and entrepreneurship; learning in context Required internship Partnerships with UNC-Chapel Hill innovation resources, particularly through Kenan-Flagler Resources needed include salary and benefits for Project Director, summer salaries for thesis supervision, graduate student coordinators, supplies, consulting assistance with student research, travel, printing and advertising. Differential tuition for the program will be requested in the 2016 tuition and fee package. II. BOG Academic Program Planning Criteria (UNC Policy 400.1) 1. Existing Programs (Number, Location, Mode of Delivery). The proposed program differs from traditional instructional design degree programs in its program objectives, target audience, and likely employment outcomes for graduates. The program is less comparable to those programs within the UNC system and more comparable to master s degree program offerings at Harvard (Technology, Innovation and Education) and Stanford (Learning, Design and Technology). 2. Relation to Campus Distinctiveness and Mission. The proposed program aligns with the mission of UNC-Chapel Hill to serve as a center for research, scholarship and creativity and to prepare the next generation of leaders. The proposed program draws on strengths of several professional schools and departments as well as the nationally prominent entrepreneurship and technology ecosystem of the Research Triangle area. 3. Demand (Local, regional, state). Because the program model is rather unique both in the state and nationally, the program planners considered the potential of the Raleigh-Durham region to sustain demand for such a program in comparison with other areas that have sustained similar successful programs (Harvard with Boston and Stanford with Silicon Valley). The Harvard and Stanford programs have been in existence for years with consistent graduation cohorts of 20 or more students. Both programs report significant increases in applicants in recent years. Similar to Boston and Silicon Valley, the Research Triangle region is also well positioned to create demand for such a program and has been recognized among the best cities to launch a startup, best cities for young entrepreneurs, and best cities for tech startups, among others. The UNC-Chapel Hill School of Education expects the majority of applicants to come from three groups interested in acquiring skills necessary to innovate in the education sector: early career software professionals, early career educators, and non-profit sector employees with a focus on education. Teach for America, The NC Public School Forum, and New Schools Venture Fund have all expressed interest and support and willingness to advertise the program to their

17 members and constituents. The program may also attract students from the UNC-Chapel Hill minor and graduate certificate in entrepreneurship. 4. Potential for Unnecessary Duplication. No similar degree program exists in the system. UNC- Chapel Hill and NC State University have discussed extensively the potential to share elective courses across programs; NC State s Digital Learning and Teaching Program provided a letter in support of the proposal. 5. Employment Opportunities for Graduates. Growth in the educational technology sector, particularly in entrepreneurial ventures, has been rapid in recent years. Investments in educational technology companies have more than tripled in the last decade, reaching over half a billion dollars in the first quarter of 2014 alone. While the development of entrepreneurial educational ventures are a key focus of the program, graduates would also be eligible for a wide range of employment opportunities from consulting to software development, assessment and evaluation services, and electronic textbook and curriculum publishers. For example, the Software and Information Industry Association valued the 2012 U.S. market of PreK-12 nonhardware educational technology to be $7.76 billion and growing. 6. Faculty Quality and Number. Six faculty in the School of Education form the core for the program. The core faculty also teach in UNC-Chapel Hill s doctoral program in Learning Sciences and Psychological Studies. The proposed program will also engage faculty and courses from the nationally and internationally recognized Kenan-Flagler Business School, School of Information and Library Science, and Department of Computer Science. 7. Availability of Campus Resources (library, space, etc.). No new library holdings, facilities, or information technology services are needed to launch the program. 8. Relevant Lower-level and Cognate Programs. Undergraduate students at UNC-Chapel Hill have the opportunity to participate in several programs and initiatives related to entrepreneurship, new venture development and innovation. Such students with ideas related to educational technologies and learning environments would be candidates for the proposed program. 9. Impact on Access and Affordability. The proposed program will provide an affordable alternative to similar programs offered now by leading private institutions in other regions of the U.S. In addition to providing access to students in the Research Triangle region, the UNC- Chapel Hill program could provide access for qualified applicants that the comparable existing programs at Harvard and Stanford are unable to accommodate. 10. Expected Quality. The proposed program leverages expertise and resources from many units on campus, as well as the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Research Triangle. 11. Feasibility of Collaborative Program. The proposed program depends upon strong collaborations across UNC-Chapel Hill s School of Education, Kenan-Flagler Business School, School of Information and Library Science, and Department of Computer Science. Course sharing opportunities have been explored with NC State s Digital Learning and Teaching Program and may exist with other system programs as well.

18 12. Other Considerations. Nearly 60 organizations in the region have agreed to host interns and represent a broad range of employment opportunities, including with Amplify, Metametrics, and SAS as well as museums, research institutes, and non-profits. III. Summary of Review Processes Campus Review Process and Feedback. All campus bodies that reviewed the proposal offered feedback to strengthen the proposed curriculum and collaborations and supported the proposal moving forward toward establishment. Those bodies included the Department of Computer Science (Chair and senior faculty); School of Information and Library Science (Dean and senior faculty); Kenan-Flagler Business School (Dean and senior faculty); School of Education (Graduate and Undergraduate Research and Policy Division and Faculty Executive Council); Graduate School (Academic Policy Committee and Administrative Board); Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor; and Chancellor. UNC General Administration Review Process and Feedback. Prior to UNC system faculty review, UNC-Chapel Hill responded to questions from UNC General Administration staff on student demand, need/societal demand, faculty engagement, and budget. The proposal was then reviewed by seven faculty, as well as graduate administrators, representing seven UNC campuses. Reviewers generally found the proposal to be acceptable while raising some areas for the program to consider and address. Reviewers agreed that UNC-Chapel Hill is wellpositioned to deliver a learning sciences program with a research emphasis but inquired about aspects of delivering a balanced, professionally-oriented program in the field. UNC-Chapel Hill clarified that this program is intended to be a professional degree program that builds upon an understanding of learning sciences research but does not have a predominant research component and focus. Some reviewers suggested the program consider a more gradual increase over four years toward a steady state enrollment of 40 students, instead of doubling the cohort in the first two years. UNC-Chapel Hill agreed with this recommendation. Reviewers asked for more specific information regarding GRE requirements, and UNC-Chapel Hill clarified that the Graduate School guidelines for GRE scores would serve as their standard. The program also clarified expectations regarding the internship and time commitment. Finally, UNC- Chapel Hill clarified the distinctions between the proposed program, existing programs in instructional design and technology, and the faculty expertise needed for both types of programs. Benefits of program approval include the addition of a distinctive degree offering that serves a growing industry in our region and beyond. For these reasons, we do not recommend any alternatives to implementing the degree program. UNC-Chapel Hill has indicated that the program can only be implemented and sustained upon approval of the differential tuition request. IV. Recommendation It is recommended that the Board of Governors approve University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill s request to establish a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship degree program (CIP ) effective May 2015 for enrollments beginning Fall 2016.

19 Committee on Educational Planning, Policies and Programs May 21, Consolidation of Degree Programs... Courtney Thornton Situation: Two campuses are requesting authorization to consolidate certain undergraduate degree programs into single umbrella degree programs. Background: East Carolina University: As a result of the 2014 Low Productivity Report, East Carolina University decided to consolidate individual language programs, as well as teacher education programs in the languages, into a single degree program titled Foreign Languages and Literatures ( ). The program will house several concentrations (French, German, etc.). - B.A. in French ( ) - B.S. in French ( , French Language Teacher Education) - B.A. in German ( ) - B.S. in German ( , German Language Teacher Education) - B.A. in Hispanic Studies ( ) - B.S. in Hispanic Studies ( , Spanish Language Teacher Education) Appalachian State University: As a result of a comprehensive campus program review and the 2014 Low Productivity Report, Appalachian State University decided to consolidate three programs in career and technical education into a single B.S. in Career and Technical Education ( ) degree program. The consolidated program will house concentrations in the areas shown below. - B.S. in Business Education ( ) - B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences, Secondary Education ( ) - B.S. in Technology Education ( ) In both cases, consolidation will allow students more curricular flexibility and reduce administrative requirements. Assessment: It is recommended that the consolidated B.A. in Foreign Languages and Literatures ( ) degree program at East Carolina University and the consolidated B.S. in Career and Technical Education ( ) degree program at Appalachian State University be approved. Action: This item requires a vote.

20 Request for Authorization to Consolidate Bachelor s Degrees in Foreign Languages and Literatures at East Carolina University To improve efficiency and productivity, East Carolina University is requesting consolidation of six undergraduate degree programs in Foreign Languages and Literatures. East Carolina University is requesting authorization to consolidate six of its bachelor s degree programs into one B.A. degree program; five of the six programs were identified as low productivity in the 2014 review. The following programs will be discontinued and become concentrations within the Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages and Literatures ( ). - B.A. in French ( ) - B.S. in French ( , French Language Teacher Education) - B.A. in German ( ) - B.S. in German ( , German Language Teacher Education) - B.A. in Hispanic Studies ( ) - B.S. in Hispanic Studies ( , Spanish Language Teacher Education) Students in the current programs will experience no disruption in their program of study during this transition to the merged degree program. Individuals currently in these degree programs will be allowed to complete their degrees under the current structure.

21 Request for Authorization to Consolidate Bachelor s Degrees in Career and Technical Education at Appalachian State University To improve efficiency and productivity, Appalachian State University is requesting consolidation of three undergraduate degree programs in Career and Technical Education. Appalachian State University is requesting authorization to consolidate three of its bachelor s degree programs into one B.S. degree program; two of the three programs were identified as low productivity in the 2014 review. The following programs will be discontinued and become concentrations within the Bachelor of Science in Career and Technical Education ( ). - B.S. in Business Education ( ) - B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences, Secondary Education ( ) - B.S. in Technology Education ( ) Students in the current programs will experience no disruption in their program of study during this transition to the merged degree program. Individuals currently in these degree programs will be allowed to complete their degrees under the current structure.