USF Board of Trustees September 4, 2013

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1 Agenda item: USF Board of Trustees September 4, 2013 Issue: Market Rate Tuition Proposals Proposed action: Approval of Market Tuition Proposals for two potential programs. Background information: In accordance with Regulation 7.001(15), USF seeks approval for two new market tuition online programs: Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis and MS in Cyber Security. Strategic Goal(s) Item Supports: USF Strategic Plan , Goal #4: Sound financial management to establish a strong and sustainable economic base in support of USF s continued academic advancement. Workgroup Review: Academics and Campus Environment Work Group August 15, 2013 Supporting documentation: Market Tuition Form_Cyber Security Market Tuition Form_ABA Market Tuition Proposals Excel USF Prepared by: Beth Garland, Chief Business Officer, University College, #25871

2 State University System Market Tuition Proposals University: Proposal 1 Proposal 2 Proposal 3 Proposal 4 Proposal 5 1 Degree Program Graduate Certificate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Master's of Science in Cyber Security 2 CIP Code Has the program been approved pursuant to Regulation ? Yes No, on the 2013 Workplan 4 Does the program lead to initial licensing or certification? Yes No 5 Is the program identified as a state critical workforce need? No Yes Are the program's admission & graduation requirements the 6 same as other programs? Yes Yes $7,755 Res and $14,002 Res and 7 Current Tuition Rate $15,3967 NR $26,738 NR 8 Proposed Market Tuition Rate $12,600 $27,000 Different Market Tuition Rate for Resident vs. Non-Resident 9 Student? If yes, list. No No 10 5 Other Public/Private Rates for Similar Program: Umass Lowell: Georgia Tech: 11 University name and rate: $8,175 $35, University name and rate: Penn State: $13,698 Penn State: $27, University name and rate: 14 University name and rate: Florida Institute of Technology: $16,110 University of Cincinnati: $13,050 University of West Florida (courses, but no certificate): $6,838 James Madison: $25,575 U of Maryland: $24,984 NYU E-Poly: $40, University name and rate: 16 Length of Program (Student Credit Hours) Current E&G Student Enrollment (Headcount): 18 Resident 28 n/a 19 Non-Resident 16 n/a 20 Total 44 0 Similar Program at other SUS Institutions (if yes, provide 21 university and program name) Yes No 22 University and program name: 23 University and program name: 24 University and program name: 25 University and program name: UWF: Online BCBA Program No other online SUS programs FSU MS Computer Science, Information Security (not online) No other online or degree programs in Cyber Security November, 2011

3 ACE Work Group Market Rate Tuition Proposals

4 Market Rate The Guidelines Program aligns with the mission of the USF System and the BOT/BOG strategic plans Market analysis demonstrates sustained demand The price point is competitive, covers costs, and will generate residual revenue The proposal includes outcomes and accountability measures The program has a plan to meet demand and facilitate degree completion The program does not compete with an existing USF program No other offerings in the SUS, or the proposal demonstrates how it is different from a similarly titled program The Department Chair/College Dean/Regional Chancellor certify the program meets state, local and accreditation requirements Only 5 programs per year per institution

5 Two programs for 2013 submission Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Potential Launch Date: Summer 2014 Master s of Science in Cyber Security Potential Launch Date: Fall 2014 Dependent upon academic program approval

6 Graduate Certificate APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS

7 ABA Program Details CIP Code Credit Hours 18 Courses Proposed Tuition Competitive Programs Market Demand Courses also included in the existing Master s program, but will be converted to online: EDF 6215 ABA Basic Principles EDF 6217 Behavior Theory EDG 6931 Ethics in ABA PSY 6217 Single Case Experimental Design EDG 6931 Observational Methods and Functional Assessment MHS 6201 ABA in Complex Community Environments $700 per credit hour Online programs in Florida from FIT and UWF Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) provide applied behavior analysis (ABA) services to help individuals make desired behavior change and acquire important skills. There is increasingly high demand for BCBAs to work with individuals with developmental disabilities and children with autism and other special needs. The Graduate Certificate in ABA provides the required coursework that allows individuals with master s degrees in related fields to become certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.

8 ABA Competitive Programs University (Program URL) Public/ Private Online Tuition per Credit Hour (Resident) Online Tuition per Credit Hour (Non-Resident) UMass Lowell Board Certified Behavior Analyst Courses a_certificate.cfm University of Cincinnati Penn State Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis University of West Florida Online ABA certification courses Florida Institute of Technology Board Certified Behavior Analyst Courses hp USF proposed market tuition Public $545 $545 Public $725 $725 Public $761 $761 Public $ $ Private $895 - $995 $ Public $700 $700

9 Alignment to Strategic Plan USF Goal: Well-educated and highly skilled global citizens through our continuing commitment to student success USF s strong reputation in this field will attract high-quality students who would otherwise not be able to attend an on-campus program Behavior analysts are in high demand in areas of Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, Special Education, Education, Parent Training, and Organizational Behavior Management USF Goal: High-impact research and innovation to change lives, improve health and foster sustainable development and positive societal change USF Goal: A highly effective, major economic engine, creating new partnerships to build a strong and sustainable future for Florida in the global economy USF Goal: Sound financial management to establish a strong and sustainable economic base in support of USF s continued academic advancement The ABA Graduate Certificate teaches evidence based strategies for producing positive and sustainable behavior change in individuals which can change lives, improve health, and lead to positive societal changes. All course content is based on research findings, often produced by USF s own faculty members Students obtaining the ABA Graduate Certificate will be eligible for certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and, once certified, will join the ranks of well paid professional in the state of Florida and beyond. With many opportunities for Board Certified Behavior Analysts in Florida, graduates will contribute to the economic well being of the state and help build a strong and sustainable future. The Market Rate Graduate Certificate will enable the department to fully self fund the program development and delivery Residual revenue will add to the department s ability to attract and retain talented graduate faculty, to provide assistantships and scholarships, and will contribute to the continued growth of the ABA minor, master s degree and doctoral degree

10 Master s of Science in Cyber Security MS CYBER SECURITY

11 MS Cyber Security Program Details CIP Code Credit Hours 30 Interdisciplinary Proposed Tuition Competitive Programs Market Demand Leverages the strengths of faculty in six departments across four colleges: Information Systems and Decision Sciences (USF College of Business) Computer Science and Engineering (USF College of Engineering) Information Technology (USF College of Engineering) School of Information (USF College of Arts and Sciences) Mathematics and Statistics (USF College of Arts and Sciences) Criminology (USF College of Behavior and Community Sciences) $900/credit hour Specialized program offered by few universities. No other SUS program in Florida. Incredibly fast growing field, high job demand across the US and internationally. Online program ideally suited to working professionals. >75% of jobs require a degree. Will imbed graduate certificates in program to meet specialized demand.

12 Cyber Security Competitive Programs University (Program URL) Public/ Private Online Tuition per Credit Hour (Resident) Online Tuition per Credit Hour (Non-Resident) Georgia Tech (online MS in Information Security) James Madison University (MS in CS, concentration in information security) Penn State (Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security) University of Maryland, University College NYU E-Poly Cybersecurity, MS cybersecurity USF proposed market tuition Public $1,100 $1,100 Public $775 $775 Public $736 $930 Public $694 $694 Public $1,373 $1,373 Public $900 $900

13 Alignment to Strategic Plan USF Goal: Well-educated and highly skilled global citizens through our continuing commitment to student success USF is well positioned to serve working professionals both in Florida and globally, as the premier cyber security education provider. Online access provides student success for working professionals who would otherwise be unable to attend on-campus sessions. USF Goal: High-impact research and innovation to change lives, improve health and foster sustainable development and positive societal change USF Goal: A highly effective, major economic engine, creating new partnerships to build a strong and sustainable future for Florida in the global economy USF Goal: Sound financial management to establish a strong and sustainable economic base in support of USF s continued academic advancement Students will come from a variety of companies which could likely serve as data collection sites for research and case writing Potential for faculty members to showcase research at student companies Program will serve as an anchor in USF s efforts to secure NSA accreditation as a center for academic excellence (Research) in Information Assurance. The online program will train members of the workforce in Florida and Tampa Bay on emerging technologies Program will provide students with the necessary skills to compete for new jobs in the 21 st century s knowledge based economy Program will contribute to Tampa Bay s reputation and impact as part of the Florida High Tech Corridor The online degree will create annual revenue to support the development and delivery of the program Residual revenue generated will be used to enhance the graduate programs at USF by hiring additional high-caliber graduate faculty, providing assistantships and scholarships, investing in state-of-the-art technologies, and recruiting exceptional out-of-state and international students to help contribute to the educational experiences for Florida residents

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