LEVEL I FORM (4/15) Please attach/ submit additional documents as needed to fully complete each section of the form. See information about Level I Proposals. I. DEPARTMENT / PROGRAM Applied
Computing and Engineering Technology / Electronics Technology
II. SUMMARY This
proposal is to create an online version of the existing program of Certificate of Applied Science (CAS)
in Electronics Technology.
Creating
an online version of the CAS in Electronics Technology is the first step to deliver the entire AAS
Electronics Technology program online.
Online delivery of CAS in Electronics Technology will better serve the students of Montana, the nation, and
the
world, which is in alignment with the strategic plans of UM 2020: Building a University for the global
Century. With the online CAS program, we expect to promote the enrollment, enhance student learning,
improve
retention, success and graduation rates in the Electronics Technology program.
All the courses in the existing CAS program, including general education courses and technical
courses, need to create an online version.
The Moodle of UMOnline, an excellent learning platform, provides PHP web application for producing
modular internet-based courses for online delivery of the CAS program.
///. ENDORSEMENTS
AND APPROVALS Steve Shen
Requestor: Signature _______________________ Date____________ 406-243-7914 / steve.shen@umontana.edu
xxxPhone/ Email: Program Chair: Signature _______________________ Date____________ *Other Affected Programs: Signature _______________________ Date____________ Signature _______________________ Date____________ Signature _______________________ Date____________ Dean: Signature _______________________ Date____________ Provost’s Office: Signature _______________________ Date____________ * Are affected because of: (a) required courses including prerequisites or corequisites, (b) perceived overlap in content areas, or (c) cross‐listing of coursework. After the Faculty Senate approves the proposal on a consent agenda the Provost’s Office forwards the item for Board of Regents approval at the next possible meeting. /V. TYPE OF LEVEL I PROPOSAL Retitling existing majors, minors, options, or certificates Eliminating existing majors, minors, or options. (submit with BOR program termination checklist) Adding new minors or certificates where there is a major or an option in a major* Campus Certificates: Adding, retitling, terminating or revising a certificate of 29 or fewer credits Revising a program* (for minor modifications use the program modification form) ✔
Distance or online delivery of previously authorized degree or certificate program Consolidating existing programs and/or degrees * Placing a program into moratorium Withdrawing a program from moratorium Adding BAS/AA/AS Area of Study *Must submit with BOR Curriculum Proposal Form V. CATALOG LANGUAGE Attach the current or proposed catalog language with any changes clearly identified. V/. JUSTIFICATION Distance education has been on the rise for the last couple of decades, nationally and globally. Student
demand in convenience and flexibility, cost efficiency, ease of accessibility, and student enrichment is
among many factors contributing to the growth of online education.
Recent AAIP (Academic Alignment and Innovation Program) report selected the Electronics
Technology program as one of the three programs having suggested the most impactful new activities, in
Enhancing
Academic Programming.
Creating an online version of the CAS in Electronics Technology is the first step to deliver the entire
AAS
Electronics Technology program online. Online delivery of the CAS will better serve the students of
Montana, the nation, and the world, which is in alignment with the strategic plans of UM 2020: Building a
University
for the global Century.
With the online CAS program, we expect to promote the enrollment, enhance student learning, improve
retention,
success and graduation rates in the Electronics Technology program.
Recent advances in computer, internet, and digital technology make online delivery of technical courses
better
and better for student learning. Simulation software, such as Multisim, can help students gain
hands-on skills in design, implementation, test and troubleshooting in electronics technology. The adoption
video conferencing and free-to-use group chats can also help students interface with instructors and
of
other students. The Moodle of UMOnline, an excellent learning platform, provides PHP web application for
producing
modular internet-based courses for online delivery of the CAS program.
VI SUBMISSION Submit the complete Level I proposal to the Provost’s Office for initial review. After all signatures have been obtained, submit original, and an electronic file to the Faculty Senate Office, UH 221, camie.foos@mso.umt.edu Level
I proposals also require Board of Regents approval. The appropriate BOR forms must be submitted with this
proposal.