UW-La Crosse Program Planning Process Step 1 – Pre-Authorization/Notice of Intent to Plan UW-L Process – Academic Planning Committee Requires: (Responses in Italic) A. Notice of Intent – See attached. B. Abstract: A description of the proposed program – Request for Authorization to Implement document is attached. Page 1 C. Program Identification – See Request for Authorization to Implement document attached. 1. Institution name – page 1 2. Title of proposed program – page 1 3. Degree/major designation – page 1 4. Mode of delivery – page 1 5. Single institution or collaboration – page 1 6. Projected enrollment by year five of the program – page 1 7. Tuition structure – page 1-2 8. Department or functional equivalent – page 2 9. College, School, or functional equivalent – page 2 10. Proposed date of implementation – page 2 D. Introduction: See Request for Authorization to Implement document attached and provided answers. 1. Why is the program being proposed? What is its relation to the institution’s mission? Page 2 2. How does it fit into the institutions’ overall strategic plan? The vision statement for UWL’s strategic plans for academics is: academic programs at UWL deliver high-quality, well-rounded education in intellectually stimulating environments that foster and produce: critical thinkers, lifelong learners, skilled and collaborative practitioners, and global citizens who use knowledge and technology with wisdom and ethics. The academic programs are multidisciplinary, culturally relevant, and flexible in their design in order to be accessible and responsive to a diverse community of learners. The HIMT program will prepare students for careers in the field of heath information management and technology. Typical job titles include but not limited to health information coder, data quality assurance controller, medical safety officer, compliance officer, claims specialist, health data analyst, and medical decision support specialist. UWL’s strategic plan also strives to build upon its resources. University resources (people, time, facilities, and monies) will be directed to the highest priorities in pursuit of the greatest quality and value in accordance with the overall strategic plan. We will continue to explore new and innovative methods to better utilize existing resources and we will aggressively seek new funding sources. UWL is well poised to contribute to the HIMT program. Multiple faculty in the Information Systems department already teach in the program and a reserve of qualified ad hoc instructors is being developed and utilized as needed. Information Systems faculty are learning the newest methods in online teaching to provide the best quality for students. 3. Do current students need or want the program? Page 2 4. Does market research indicated demand? Page 2 5. How does the program represent emerging knowledge, or new directions in professions and discipline? Page 3 E. Description of Program: See Request for Authorization to Implement document attached and provided answers. 1. Describe the general structure of the program including: a. The ways in which the program fits into the institutional program array and academic plan, including positive and negative impacts of the program on existing programs. Page 3 (General Structure) and 4 (Institutional Program Array) b. The extent to which the program is duplicative of existing programs in the University of Wisconsin System. Page 4 (Other Programs in the University of Wisconsin System) c. The collaborative nature of this program, if appropriate, including community partners and specific institutional responsibility. Page 4 2. Brief overview of program outcomes and curriculum. Pages 6-9 3. Discussion of any need for external accreditation for the program viability. Page 10 4. Additional projected resource needs and sources for these resources. UW-Extension provides administrative support, financial investment, marketing, and student services for the program. UWL Information Systems department and Continuing Education and Extension are in agreement with the business model of this program. There are no additional projected resources needed at this time from UWL. 5. A letter of support from the Dean of the College in which the program is housed. Attached. F. Memorandum of Understanding for Interdisciplinary Programs: If the proposed program includes collaboration across departments, colleges, and/or campuses (or functional equivalents), a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) should be included. The MOU is attached. However the MOU expired on June 30, 2015. A draft of a new five year MOU, delayed due to the consortium accreditation issue with the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM), is being worked on and will be presented to each campus for signature in the very near future. This new MOU will be retroactive to July 1, 2015 and keeps UW-La Crosse in its current status as a partner but not offering the degree. Should UW-La Crosse receive all approvals to offer the degree, an addendum to the MOU will be developed. 1. Identify the following individuals associated with the program. a. Main point of contact (director, advisor, or faculty) i. If applicable, how would the possibility of release time for this individual be handled? Indicate the conditions under which this position would be given release time (e.g., threshold numbers of students, advisees, classes, etc.). Kuang-Wei Wen, academic program director from UW-La Crosse for the BS – HIMT program. This position is an overload assignment. b. Individual(s) responsible for coordinating assessment Mary Crave – program development and evaluation specialist, UW Extension (CEOEL) Kuang Wei Wen, department chair, Information Systems – UW-La Crosse Brenda Tyczkowski – assistant professor, Professional Program in Nursing, UW-Green Bay Daniel McCarty – associate professor, School of Health Care Professions, UW-Stevens Point Bryan Lewis – associate dean, College of Natural and Health Sciences, UW-Parkside c. Points of contact for each participating department (university) – Kuang Wei Wen, department chair, Information Systems – UW-La Crosse Brenda Tyczkowski – assistant professor, Professional Program in Nursing, UW-Green Bay Daniel McCarty – associate professor, School of Health Care Professions, UW-Stevens Point Bryan Lewis – associate dean, College of Natural and Health Sciences, UW-Parkside George Kroeninger – assistant dean, UW Extension (CEOEL) 2. Specify a range for the number of students the participating departments (university) are committed to serving as part of this program. There is not a limit on the number of students UWL will accept in the BS-HIMT program, who choose UWL as a home campus and meet admission requirements. 3. Specify the intended offering pattern of any courses required for the program. The six courses UW-La Crosse is responsible for are offered a minimum of two semesters per year. Some courses are also offered during summer session as needed. 4. Indicate how the workload for teaching any interdisciplinary courses are part of the program will be distributed. UW-La Crosse instructors teach on an overload basis and follow UW-La Crosse policy of no more than one overload per semester. 5. Indicate how credit for the number of students enrolled in the program will be distributed amongst participating departments (universities). Credit for the number of students enrolled resides with each partner university that students choose as their home campus. 6. If applicable, describe how the participating departments (universities) will provide essential equipment and materials for the program. This is particularly important for any required courses. All needed equipment, materials, and software is provided for and paid for by UW Extension CEOEL and is part of the program budget. 7. Identify the process by which the Memorandum of Understanding would be revised, if needed. The Memorandum of Understanding between UW Extension CEOEL and the four partner universities is revised as needed with an addendum to the MOU agreed to and signed by the Provosts of all partners. If a campus chose to withdraw from the program, it is allowed to do so with a one year notice.