Appendix C
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
Request for Authorization to Establish a New Degree Program
INSTRUCTIONS: Please submit five copies of the proposal to the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, UNC
Office of the President. Each proposal should include a 2-3 page executive summary. The signature of the
Chancellor is required.
Date: October 24, 2008
Constituent Institution: UNCW
CIP Discipline Specialty Title: Information Technology
CIP Discipline Specialty Number: 11.0103 Level: Baccalaureate
Exact Title of the Proposed Program: Information Technology
Exact Degree Abbreviation (e.g. B.S., B.A., M.A., M.S., C.A.S.): B.S.
Does the proposed program constitute a substantive change as defined by SACS? Yes__ No
a) Is it at a more advanced level than those previously authorized? Yes__ No
b) Is the proposed program in a new discipline division? Yes____ No
Proposed date to establish degree program (allow at least 3-6 months for proposal review):
month: August year: 2009
Do you plan to offer the proposed program away from campus during the first year of operation?
Yes
No
I. Description of the Program
A. Describe the proposed degree program (i.e., its nature, scope, and intended audience).
The Department of Computer Science in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of
Information Systems and Operations Management in the Cameron School of Business will offer a
multi-disciplinary program leading to a BS degree in Information Technology (IT). The program
will closely follow the guidelines set forth by professional societies for such programs including
the Association for Computing Machinery, the Association of Information Systems, and the IEEE
Computer Society.
The proposed program will consist of 56 hours of required courses and a minimum of 9 hours of
electives (total 65 hours). The goals of this program are to develop students’ skills in the critical
and practical understanding of information technology and to prepare them for information
technology-related work and/or further study at the graduate level. The curriculum will provide a
foundation for information technology professionals to have a perspective of the rapidly
expanding and evolving science of technology and how it can be managed and leveraged to
support and further commerce and trade activities.
B. List the educational objectives of the program.
The overarching goal of the program is to prepare students as “information technologists” and
professionals who can assist general users, including individuals and organizations, in evaluating
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needs and solving problems related to information technology (IT), as well as in applying IT
effectively in a global work environment driven by rapidly changing technology.
The primary educational objective of the program is to produce graduates who can enter into and
advance in the professions of information technology, as well as continue their education and
obtain advanced degrees in this and related fields. With regard to program outcomes, graduates
must be able to evaluate current and emerging technologies; identify user needs; design userfriendly interfaces; apply, configure, and manage IT technologies; assess IT impact on
individuals, organizations, and the environment; and apply fundamental IT concepts and
strategies to real-world problems.
Students in the B.S in IT program must complete 30 credit hours of core courses, 26 credit hours
of related course work, and 9 credit hours of electives (total of 65 hours). Courses in the core
curriculum consist of six new courses and four newly designated CIT courses that are being
converted from existing courses in both the CSC and ISOM departments. (Note: we will delete
CSC 110, CSC 204, MIS 310, & MIS 312 in the next catalog if this proposal is approved).
Core (30 hours):
*CIT 110 – Introduction to Information Technology (3). Convert existing CSC 110
into CIT 110.
*CIT 204 – Digital Media (3). Convert existing CSC 204 into CIT 204.
*CIT 215 – Human Computer Interfaces (3). New course.
*CIT 310 – Web Development: Client-side (3). Convert existing MIS 310 into
CIT 310.
CIT 324 – Network Security Management (3). New course.
CIT 352 – Systems Administration (3). Convert existing MIS 312 course into
CIT 352.
CIT 410 – Web Development: Server-side (3). New course.
CIT 411 – Information Systems Analysis (3). New course.
CIT 445 – Platform Technologies (3). New course.
CIT 480 – IT Resource Planning and Management (3). New course.
Required (26 hours):
LIB 103 – Introduction to Library Research and Technology (3)
CSC 121 – Introduction to Computer Science I (3)
CSC 221 – Introduction to Computer Science II (4)
*CSC 385 – Professional and Ethical Issues in Computer Science(1).
MIS 316 – Business Application Development (3)
STT 215 – Introduction to Statistics (3) or *QMM 280 – Statistical Analysis for
Business and Economics (3)
MAT 151 – Basic Calculus with Applications (3)
MIS 323 – Business Telecommunications (3) or CSC 344 – Computer Networks (3)
MIS 315 – Management of Database Systems (3)
Electives (9 hours):
Nine credit hours chosen from either CSC or MIS at the 300-level or higher.
Note: * denotes courses currently or planned as online distance education courses.
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The IT curriculum provides students the opportunity to take several elective courses in addition to
required IT core courses. These electives can use used to fulfill concentrations in areas such as
web development, computer systems administration, network administration, and project
management. Students will obtain a well-rounded education from the basic studies requirements
in the Liberal Arts, Business, Mathematics, and Science.
C. Describe the relationship of the program to other programs currently offered at the proposing
institution, including the common use of: (1) courses, (2) faculty, (3) facilities, and (4) other
resources.
The proposed program will complement the existing minor in IT, the BS in Computer Science,
and the BS in Management Information Systems. It also builds on the working relationship and
collaboration between two academic departments, the Department of Computer Science and the
Department of Information Systems and Operations Management, and their jointly offered Master
of Science in Computer Science Information Systems program. Core courses in the information
technology discipline will be created by faculty in the two departments following guidelines from
their professional societies, the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the IEEE
Computer Society (IEEE-CS) who co-developed international guidelines and accreditation
standards for the computer science, information systems, and information technology disciplines.
Finally, the two departments have recently moved into a new state-of-the-art Computer
Information Systems Building. This new building will be the primary facility of the proposed IT
program.
II. Justification for the Program—Narrative Statement
A. Describe the proposed program as it relates to:
1. The institutional mission and strategic plan
With its commitment to intellectual growth and development of problem-solving skills, the
mission of the proposed degree program is fully consistent with the mission of UNCW. Like
the university of which it is a part, it will be dedicated to excellence in teaching, learning,
research, academic achievement, and service to local and global communities. Furthermore,
its tie to one of Southeastern North Carolina’s more productive sources of economic
development underscores its relevance to the regional interests of this university.
The mission statement of UNCW states that it is a “…public comprehensive university
dedicated to learning through the integration of teaching and mentoring with research and
service.” It further emphasizes its commitment to providing “…an extensive array of
programs at the baccalaureate and master’s levels…“, to enrich its quality of life, economy,
and education. The proposed program will expand upon existing programs by taking
advantage of the extensive faculty expertise in computer science and information systems
already available at UNCW. It will provide students with an exciting new degree option in a
discipline that is synonymous with the mission of UNCW.
Finally, UNCW’s University Strategic Goal I is “Create the most powerful learning
experience for our students”. The establishment of a new BS program in IT will support this
goal.
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2. Student demand
There is strong student demand for degree programs in Information Technology as indicated
by the number of student minors in IT, survey data from current students, and information
from other universities who offer IT degrees.
UNCW started an IT Minor in 2004. There are currently 39 minors in the program and it is
currently one of the largest minors at the university.
A Spring 2008 survey to 104 undergraduate UNCW students in several lower-level computer
science and management information systems courses found that 49% (51 of the 104
students) indicated that they would consider a degree in Information Technology if it were
available. Since most of the students responding to the survey were not Computer Science
and/or Management Information Systems majors (only 21 of the 104 students listed CSC or
MIS as their intended major), it is clear there will be a tremendous demand for this new
major. In conversations with other schools who have recently begun to offer the Information
Technology major (e.g., Georgia Southern and George Mason), we know that there has been
great demand from students at other universities as well. At Georgia Southern, for example,
the IT major (now housed in an IT Department) has more majors than the computer science
department and the information systems department combined!
Another example of the anticipated demand for an IT major is the rapid growth of the MS
CSIS program. In its first three years, the master’s program currently has over 45 students.
3. Societal need (For graduate, first professional, and baccalaureate professional programs, cite
manpower needs in North Carolina and elsewhere.)
The UNC Tomorrow report projects the demand for new computer and technology workers to
be 23,000 by 2014. This is the third highest growth profession for North Carolina.
The Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) lists “information” as one of the top eight areas for
future employment with jobs growing by more than 11 percent by 2014, with some areas
growing as much as 67.6 percent. The BLS also states that the five fastest growing
occupations are “technology” based with a projection of an addition 1.5 million jobs.
The advisory board for the Information Systems and Computer Science departments has
reviewed the tentative program and indicated a high need for this program. One member said
“can we have this graduate NOW?’
4. Impact on existing undergraduate and/or graduate academic programs of your institution.
(e.g., Will the proposed program strengthen other programs? Will it stretch existing
resources? How many of your programs at this level currently fail to meet Board of
Governors’ productivity criteria? Is there a danger of proliferation of low-productivity
degree programs at the institution?)
Establishing a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology is a logical next step for the
UNCW as it reaches out to students and the community in this highly computerized world.
Beginning 1998, the Department of Computer Science separated from the Department of
Mathematics and Statistics to recognize the need to focus and prepare students for working in
computer science. A bachelor of science in Computer Science was created with two major
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options. The first option emphasizes the study of computers as systems. The second option
offers students the opportunity to select a concentration in a computer science application
area, including business, biology, chemistry, digital arts, and statistics. With virtually
identical core requirements, both options prepare students to attend graduate school in
computer science and closely related areas, or to pursue career opportunities following
graduation.
The Information Systems and Operations Management Department in the Cameron School of
Business was created in 2000. It evolved from the Production and Decision Sciences
Department in the Cameron School of Business. Students graduate with a B.S. in Business
Administration with a concentration in Management Information Systems. Students are
prepared for graduate school as well as managerial positions in information systems, systems
analysis, databases and e-strategies.
As a result of continuous expansion in technology, a new area has arisen in the area of
information technology (IT). IT is defined by the Information Technology Association of
America as the "the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of
computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and computer
hardware." Students who have inquired into receiving a degree in IT have been denied the
chance to receive a complete education in the field but have had the opportunity to receive a
minor in the field. Currently, an interdisciplinary degree minor in IT is offered at UNCW.
The need for a degree in IT has come from the work setting. Employers specifically are
looking for individuals with skills in data management, computer networking, database
administration and more. The Bureau of Labor Statistics lists jobs in the IT field to include
software publishers; Internet publishing, broadcasting; Internet service providers, Web search
portals, and data processing services; as well as telecommunications and publishing.
As stated earlier, the proposed program will complement the existing minor in Information
Technology, the BS in Computer Science, and the BS in Management Information Systems.
It builds on the working relationship and collaboration between two academic departments,
the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Information Systems and
Operations Management, and their jointly offered Master of Science in Computer Science
Information Systems program. A new state-of-the-art Computer Information Systems
Building will house the proposed Information Technology program.
B. Discuss potential program duplication and program competitiveness.
1. Identify similar programs offered elsewhere in North Carolina. Indicate the location and
distance from the proposing institution. Include a) public and b) private institutions of higher
education.
At present, only two North Carolina institutions offer undergraduate B.S. degrees in
Information Technology: UNC Pembroke (UNCP) and Winston-Salem State University
(WSSU).
A few other institutions in North Carolina offer related degrees, but they are considerably
different than what is proposed here. For example, East Carolina University offers a B.S. in
Design and a B.S. in Information & Computer Technology, both housed in the Department of
Industrial Technology. Elizabeth City State University offers a degree program in
Engineering Technology offers specializations in Computer and Information Technology and
Mechanical and Automation, both housed in the School of Mathematics, Science and
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Technology. Finally, the University of North Carolina Charlotte offers a Bachelor of Arts in
Software and Information Systems - Information Technology Track which is housed in the
Department of Software and Information Systems of the College of Computing and
Informatics.
2. Indicate how the proposed new degree program differs from other programs like it in the
University. If the program duplicates other UNC programs, explain a) why is it necessary or
justified and b) why demand (if limited) might not be met through a collaborative
arrangement (perhaps using distance education) with another UNC institution. If the program
is a first professional or doctoral degree, compare it with other similar programs in public and
private universities in North Carolina, in the region, and in the nation.
This is an interdisciplinary degree. A unique aspect of the proposed program at UNCW will
be to offer the only undergraduate degree that combines the strength of two academic
departments across schools (Cameron School of Business) and colleges (College of Arts &
Sciences) to offer a joint degree in information technology. In addition, a goal of the
program is to offer a percentage of the program on-line to provide access to working
information technology professionals who desire to seek a BS degree.
The Computing Curricula 2005 report from the Association for Computing Machinery
(ACM), the Association for Information Systems (AIS) and the IEEE Computer Society
(IEEE-CS) calls for a new major as the field of computing technology expands. In this report
they define the new area of Information Technology as a unique area merging Computer
Science and Information Systems disciplines. The report details the unique needs for
Information Technology degrees.
C. Enrollment (baccalaureate programs should include only upper division majors, juniors and seniors).
Headcount enrollment
Show a five-year history of enrollments and degrees awarded in similar programs offered at other
UNC institutions (using the format below for each institution with a similar program); indicate
which of these institutions you consulted regarding their experience with student demand and (in
the case of professional programs) job placement. Indicate how their experiences influenced your
enrollment projections.
According to the UNC General Administration Program Inventory of Degree Programs (May
2008) only two UNC institutions currently offer IT degree programs: UNCP and WSSU. We
have contacted both of these programs to discuss their experience with student demand and job
placement opportunities for students. Since both of these programs are fairly new, there is limited
enrollment history and job placement data.
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Institution: UNC Pembroke
Program Title: B.S. in Information Technology
Enrollment
Degrees-awarded
2003-04
N/A
N/A
2004-05
N/A
N/A
2005-06
N/A
N/A
2006-07
N/A
N/A
2007-08
10
0
2005-06
N/A
N/A
2006-07
13
0
2007-08
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unknown
Institution: Winston-Salem State University
Program Title: B.S. in Information Technology
Enrollment
Degrees-awarded
2003-04
N/A
N/A
2004-05
N/A
N/A
Use the format in the chart below to project your enrollment in the proposed program for four
years and explain the basis for the projections:
Full-time
Part-time
TOTALS
Year 1
(2009-2010)
15
3
18
Year 2
(2010-2011)
30
10
40
Year 3
(2011-2012)
70
20
90
Year 4
(2012-2013)
100
25
125
Please indicate the anticipated steady-state headcount enrollment after four years:
Full-time: 100
Part-time: 25
Total: 125
SCH production (upper division program majors, juniors and seniors only, for baccalaureate
programs).
Use the format in the chart below to project the SCH production for four years. Explain how
SCH projections were derived from enrollment projections (see UNC website for a list of the
disciplines comprising each of the four categories).
Year 1
Program Category
Category I
Category II
Category III
Category IV
Year 2
Program Category
Category I
Category II
Category III
Category IV
UG
Student Credit Hours
Masters
Doctoral
Student Credit Hours
Masters
Doctoral
108
UG
240
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Year 3
Program Category
Category I
Category II
Category III
Category IV
Year 4
Program Category
Category I
Category II
Category III
Category IV
UG
Student Credit Hours
Masters
Doctoral
Student Credit Hours
Masters
Doctoral
540
UG
750
Assumptions on SCH calculation: (a) on average, each full-time student enrolls in three 3-credit
courses per semester and (b) on average, each part-time student enrolls in one 3-credit course per
semester.
III. Program Requirements and Curriculum
A. Program Planning.
1. List the names of institutions with similar offerings regarded as high quality programs by the
developers of the proposed program.
Georgia Southern - http://cit.georgiasouthern.edu/it/index.htm
George Mason - http://www.gmu.edu/catalog/0506/ite/ait.html
UNC-Pembroke - http://www.uncp.edu/mathcs/degrees.htm
2. List other institutions visited or consulted in developing this proposal. Also discuss or append
any consultants’ reports, committee findings, and simulations (cost, enrollment shift, induced
course load matrix, etc.) generated in planning the proposed program.
We consulted with faculty from Georgia Southern, George Mason, and UNC-Pembroke.
B. Admission. List the following:
1. Admissions requirements for proposed program (indicate minimum requirements and general
requirements).
2. Documents to be submitted for admission (listing or sample).
Student may declare a major in Information Technology after completion of CIT110 and two
additional CIT/CSC/MIS courses at the 200 level with a grade point average of 2.5 on these three
courses.
C. Degree requirements. List the following:
1. Total hours required.
Total for the B.S. = 124
Total required for Information Technology = 65
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2. Proportion of courses open only to graduate students to be required in program (graduate
programs only).
CIT 480 may be cross listed as a master course in the MS CSIS program.
3. Grades required.
A grade point average of “C” (2.0) or better over all the courses is required to fulfill the
requirements of the major.
4. Amount of transfer credit accepted.
Students transferring may receive up to 93 semester hours from all institutions attended;
however, no more than 64 semester hours can be transferred from two year institutions.
5. Other requirements (e.g. residence, comprehensive exams, thesis, dissertation, clinical or
field experience, "second major," etc.).
Computer competency: CSC 105 or MIS 213
Oral competency: CIT 411
6. Language and/or research requirements.
None.
7. Any time limits for completion.
None.
D. List existing courses by title and number and indicate (*) those that are required. Include an
explanation of numbering system. List (under a heading marked “new”) and describe new courses
proposed
Existing and Renumbered Courses (syllabi attached for all CIT courses):
*CIT 110
*CIT 204
*CIT 310
*CIT 352
– Introduction to Information Technology (3). Change CSC 110 to CIT 110.
– Digital Media (3). Change CSC 204 to CIT 204.
– Web Development: Client-side (3). Change MIS 310 to CIT 310.
– Systems Administration (3). Change MIS 312 to CIT 352.
*CSC 121 – Introduction to Computer Science I (3)
*CSC 221 – Introduction to Computer Science II (4)
*CSC 385 – Professional and Ethical Issues in Computer Science (1).
*MIS 316 – Business Application Development (3)
*CSC 344/MIS 323 – Computer Networks or Business Telecommunications (3)
*MIS 315 – Management of Database Systems (3)
New Courses (syllabi attached for all new courses):
*CIT 215 – Human Computer Interfaces (3).
*CIT 324 – Network Security Management (3).
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*CIT 410
*CIT 411
*CIT 445
*CIT 480
– Web Development: Server-side (3).
– Information Systems Analysis (3)
– Platform Technologies (3).
– IT Resource Planning and Management (3).
Required courses from departments other than CSC and MIS:
*LIB 103 – Introduction to Library Research and Technology (3)
*QMM 280/STT 215 – Statistical Analysis for Business or Introduction to Statistics (3)
*MAT 151 – Basic Calculus with Applications (3)
Electives (9 hours):
Nine credit hours chosen from either CSC or MIS at the 300-level or higher.
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IV.
Faculty
A. List the names of persons now on the faculty who will be directly involved in the proposed
program. Provide complete information on each faculty member's education, teaching
experience, research experience, publications, and experience in directing student research,
including the number of theses and dissertations directed for graduate programs. The official
roster forms approved by SACS can be submitted rather than actual faculty vita.
SACS roster forms attached.
B. Estimate the need for new faculty for the proposed program over the first four years. If the
teaching responsibilities for the proposed program will be absorbed in part or in whole by the
present faculty, explain how this will be done without weakening existing programs.
One new faculty member in the information systems and operations management department will
be needed in year 3 of the program.
C. If the employment of new faculty requires additional funds, please explain the source of funding.
The new faculty positions will come from enrollment growth.
D. Explain how the program will affect faculty activity, including course load, public service
activity, and scholarly research.
Faculty workload policies acknowledge the additional effort required to develop and deliver a
new major. Scholarly research expectations are also specified for faculty per written policy.
Department of Computer Science - Faculty Criteria
Faculty within the Department of Computer Science shall meet all three of the following criteria:
1. At least two refereed papers accepted in journals or conference proceedings on a
rolling five year period
2. At least one oral or poster presentation at a professional conference on a rolling five
year period.
3. Evidence of effort to secure external funding for research during the five years prior.
Department of Information Systems and Operations Management –Faculty Criteria
Faculty within the Department of Information Systems / Operations Management shall meet all
three of the following criteria:
1. Each member of the graduate faculty must show evidence of effectiveness in
teaching as evidenced by SPOT and peer review.
2. Evidence of productive scholarship, including at least 3 peer-reviewed refereed
journal articles in the past five years, or equivalent scholarly productivity as
determined by the dean of the Cameron School of Business.
3. At least one presentation at a professional conference in the past five years
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V.
Library
A. Provide a statement as to the adequacy of present library holdings for the proposed program.
Randall Library has access to over 500 computer science and information system journals, 50 of
which are subscriptions held by the library, others are accessible through various e-journal
databases. The library subscribes to the ACM Digital Library and the IEEE Computer Society
Digital Library, providing citations and full-text access to ACM and IEEE Computer Society
journals, newsletters, and conference proceedings. Databases in related disciplines include
MathSciNet, a comprehensive database covering mathematical literature since 1940 and one of
several business databases, ABI Inform/Global, provides access to many information technology
journals. In January 2005 the library began access to an additional 1500 ejournals through
consortial purchases of titles published by Wiley, Blackwell, Kluwer, Springer, and Brill, and at
least 100 of these new titles are computer science journals.
Randall Library also has extensive holdings in the area of Information Systems and Operations
Management.
Because this is an interdisciplinary area with holdings scattered in several
different areas of the Library of Congress Classification System it is difficult to provide an
accurate count of library materials, but it is estimated that there are at least 3,000 books and
audiovisual materials that specifically cover this discipline. Journal holdings are also significant,
both through specific titles subscribed to by the library and through large databases of e-journals
that contain significant resources in this area. A few of the individual subscriptions are
Information and Management, Decision Support Systems and Electronic Commerce, Econtent,
Journal of Management Information Systems, Journal of the Operational Research Society,
Mathematics of Operations Research, MIS Quarterly, Operations Research, and Information
Systems Research. Some of the relevant databases that provide access to e-journals are ABI
Inform Global, including their archive, Academic Search Elite, Business Source Elite, LexisNexis Academic Universe, and Science Direct. The library also subscribes to two databases that
provide statistical information on businesses and industries, Mergent Online and S&P
NetAdvantage. In January gained access to an additional 1500 e-journals through consortial
purchases of titles published by Wiley, Blackwell, Kluwer, Springer, and Brill, and many of these
new titles are related to the discipline.
New tenure-track faculty in the departments may request one new journal subscription if the
subscription rate does not exceed $500/year.
B. State how the library will be improved to meet new program requirements for the next five years.
The explanation should discuss the need for books, periodicals, reference material, primary
source material, etc. What additional library support must be added to areas supporting the
proposed program?
The library does not normally receive new funding to support new undergraduate programs, and
although increased funding would certainly be welcomed, it is not anticipated. Funding for
books, reference materials, and primary source materials will be maintained. Funding for journal
and database subscriptions will be maintained as long as the subscription budget is increased to
support an inflation rate each year.
C. Discuss the use of other institutional libraries.
Randall Library faculty, staff and students have reciprocal borrowing privileges at other UNC
system libraries. Upon presentation of a UNCW ID, they may borrow materials while in the
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libraries at other UNC campuses. Randall Library is a member of the Coastal Carolina Library
Consortium, which includes access to the library catalogs and materials in the library collections
of Fayetteville State University and UNC Pembroke. Materials from these collections may be
requested directly through the library catalog at UNCW.
Randall Library’s Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Service will locate and obtain
research materials not in the collection from other institutional libraries throughout the world. It
is also possible for faculty, staff, and students to search other library catalogs either through the
WorldCat database or through a link to other library catalogs available on Randall Library’s web
site.
VI.
Facilities and Equipment
A. Describe facilities available for the proposed program.
As described in section I, the two academic departments offering the proposed program are
housed in a new facility called the Computer Information Systems (CIS) Building. This new
building allows the sharing of classrooms; laboratory and research space, and supports both
undergraduate and graduate programs. Thus, excellent facilities will be available to house the
program.
B. Describe the effect of this new program on existing facilities and indicate whether they will be
adequate, both at the commencement of the program and during the next decade.
The new CIS building and associated facilities have been designed specifically to support
technology programs. It should provide sufficient space for a number of years, but it is difficult
to forecast the ultimate demand for such a program given the dynamic nature of technology-based
fields.
C. Discuss any information technology services needed and/or available.
Technology continues to play an increasingly important role in the lives of faculty, staff and
students at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, and its importance was underscored
by a vote of the Faculty Senate to “ensure that UNCW graduates are equipped with the
technology related skills necessary to ensure success in their academic disciplines and related
professional pursuits.”
The Information Technology Systems Division (ITSD) at UNCW provides information
technology services for undergraduate and graduate students. The division conducts planning
through a systematic process engaging faculty and students within various committees.
The student, faculty and staff e-mail, calendar, and scheduling system is provided through the MS
Exchange environment which also offers faculty and select staff access to on-campus services
through its VPN system. The Technology Assistance Center (technology help desk) is staffed
from 7:30 AM to 11PM (Monday to Thursday) and until 5:30 on Fridays. Collegis provides 24/7
support for online courses for both faculty and students. The E-merging technology training arm
of the Information Technology Systems Division focuses on integration of teaching and learning
tools in the classroom and online. This includes support of PDA’s and classroom whiteboards.
Coupled with this is a Skillport system of online skill development courses. BlackBoard is the
campus course management system used for online course development with additional support
achieved through the Teaching and Learning with Technology Collaborative
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(http://www.unctlt.org/tlt/ ) from the central organization; Office of the President. There are
two dedicated staff to meet these support needs.
The UNCW campus wireless network brings nearly 90% coverage of the entire campus, while
Sungard/SCT is the basis of the UNCW portal system along with enterprise system applications
in the Banner suite of products. Full training and support is offered for these applications on an
ongoing basis.
There are 12 computer labs across campus and two laptop (wireless) checkout locations to serve
students on an ongoing basis. UNCW has a preferred vendor program with Dell Computer, Inc.
which offers students a preferred price for computer systems developed to utilize the
collaborative environment ITSD has implemented. The division has also developed several
programs to serve faculty and staff with personal purchases at very competitive pricing structures.
Other technology items of interest include:

UNCW serves as the hub for an rPoP (regional Point of Presence) with Fayetteville State
and University of Pembroke. This system provides redundancy and consistency in quality
of service to the external networks that serve UNCW.

ResNet-residential networks provided to on-campus students (approximately 2550).

Microcomputer support and Remedy tracking system for technology issue resolution.
D. Discuss sources of financial support for any new facilities and equipment.
None needed.
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VII. Administration
Describe how the proposed program will be administered, giving the responsibilities of each
department, division, school, or college. Explain any inter-departmental or inter-unit administrative
plans. Include an organizational chart showing the "location" of the proposed new program.
The Information Technology program will be administered in a similar fashion to the existing
Master’s in Computer Science and Information System program. The IT program will be managed
by a Program Coordinator along with three faculty members from the computer science and
information systems & operations management departments (two from each department). Faculty
teaching in the program will come from the computer science and information systems & operations
management departments, each of which is managed by a department chairperson. Each of these
departments, in turn, report to its respective college and/or school (see organizational chart below).
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VIII. Accreditation
Indicate the names of all accrediting agencies normally concerned with programs similar to the one
proposed. Describe plans to request professional accreditation. If the proposed new degree program
is at a more advanced level than those previously authorized or if it is in a new discipline division,
was SACS notified of a potential "substantive change" during the planning process? If so, describe
the response from SACS and the steps that have been taken to date with reference to the applicable
procedure.
SACS - no substantial change
IX. Supporting Fields
Are other subject-matter fields at the proposing institution necessary or valuable in support of the
proposed program? Is there needed improvement or expansion of these fields? To what extent will
such improvement or expansion be necessary for the proposed program?
Some elective courses are proposed to be supported by other departments including the Department
of Mathematics and Statistics and the Library. These departments are currently supporting the course
needs of the IT Minor or CS or IS degrees.
In addition the Computer Science and Information Systems / Operations Management Departments
are part of the core departments as part of the interdisciplinary nature in the proposed major.
X. Additional Information
Include any additional information deemed pertinent to the review of this new degree program
proposal.
Corporate Advisory Board members have reviewed and offered modifications to this proposed major.
In addition many of the firms involved have indicated a desire for interns from the program. The
advisory board meets at least four times a year to with a mission to increase the quality of our
graduates in Information Systems and Computer Science. This mission will grow to also include the
Information Technology students.
Firms represented in the Advisory Board are:
 Cape Fear Community College
 Castle Branch Inc
 CISCO
 City of Wilmington
 Corning Inc
 DAKS Americas
 GE-Hitachi Nuclear Fuels
 e-Plus
 IBM
 InShore Technologies
 NC Ports
 New Hanover County Government
 New Hanover Health Networks
 PPD Inc.
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Progress Energy Carolinas
SpecialtySoft
StepQuest Inc.
trepX Technologies
UNCW ITSD
Visionair
XI. Budget
Provide estimates (using the attached form) of the additional costs required to implement the program
and identify the proposed sources of the additional required funds. Use SCH projections (section
II.C.) to estimate new state appropriations through enrollment increase funds. Prepare a budget
schedule for each of the first three years of the program, indicating the account number and name for
all additional amounts required. Identify EPA and SPA positions immediately below the account
listing. New SPA positions should be listed at the first step in the salary range using the SPA
classification rates currently in effect. Identify any larger or specialized equipment and any unusual
supplies requirements.
For the purposes of the second and third year estimates, project faculty and SPA position rates and
fringe benefits rates at first year levels. Include the continuation of previous year(s) costs in second
and third year estimates.
Additional state-appropriated funds for new programs may be limited. Except in exceptional
circumstances, institutions should request such funds for no more than three years (e.g., for start-up
equipment, new faculty positions, etc.), at which time enrollment increase funds should be adequate
to support the new program. Therefore it will be assumed that requests (in the “New Allocations”
column of the following worksheet) are for one, two, or three years unless the institution indicates a
continuing need and attaches a compelling justification. However, funds for new programs are more
likely to be allocated for limited periods of time.
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SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED ADDITIONAL COSTS FOR PROPOSED PROGRAM/TRACK
INSTITUTION: University of North Carolina Wilmington
Program (Name, Level): Information Technology, Undergraduate
Degree(s) to be Granted: Bachelor of Science
DATE: September 1, 2008
Program Year: August 2009
ADDITIONAL FUNDS REQUIRED - BY SOURCE
Reallocation
of Present
Institutional
Resources
101 Regular Term Instruction
1210 SPA Regular Salaries
(Identify positions)
Enrollment
Increase
Funds
Federal
Other
(Identify)
New
Allocations
Total
$____________
(____________)
(____________)
$____________
(____________)
(____________)
$____________
$____________
$____________
$_____________
(____________)
(____________)
$_105,000_____
(____________)
(____________)
$_8,033______
$_8,222______
$__ 2,078______
$____________
(____________)
(____________)
$____________
(____________)
(____________)
$____________
$____________
$____________
$____________
(____________)
(____________)
$____________
(____________)
(____________)
$____________
$____________
$____________
$_____________
(____________)
(____________)
$___105,000__
(____________)
(____________)
$___8,033_____
$___8,222_____
$____2,078____
2000 Supplies and Materials
(Identify)
$____________
(____________)
(____________)
(____________)
$____________
(____________)
(____________)
(____________)
$____________
(____________)
(____________)
(____________)
$____________
(____________)
(____________)
(____________)
$____________
(____________)
(____________)
(____________)
3000 Current Services
(Identify)
$____________
(____________)
(____________)
(____________)
$____________
(____________)
(____________)
(____________)
$____________
(____________)
(____________)
(____________)
$____________
(____________)
(____________)
(____________)
$____________
(____________)
(____________)
(____________)
4000 Fixed Charges
(Identify)
$____________
(____________)
(____________)
(____________)
$_____________
(____________)
(____________)
(____________)
$____________
(____________)
(____________)
(____________)
$____________
(____________)
(____________)
(____________)
$_____________
(____________)
(____________)
(____________)
1310 EPA Academic Salaries
1810 Social Security
1820 State Retirement
1830 Medical Insurance
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5000 Capital Outlay (Equipment)
(Identify)
$____________
(____________)
(____________)
(____________)
$____________
(____________)
(____________)
(____________)
$____________
(____________)
(____________)
(____________)
$____________
(____________)
(____________)
(____________)
$____________
$__123,333___
$____________
$____________
$____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
$____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
$____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
$____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
$____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
TOTAL - Libraries
$____________
$____________
$____________
$____________
$____________
TOTAL ADDITIONAL COSTS . . .
$____________
$___123,333__
$____________
$____________
$__123,333___
TOTAL - Regular Term Instruction
151 Libraries
(Identify accounts)
$____________
(____________)
(____________)
(____________)
$___123,333__
NOTE: Accounts may be added or deleted as required.
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XII. Evaluation Plans
All new degree program proposals must include an evaluation plan which includes: (a) the criteria to
be used to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of the program, (b) measures to be used to evaluate
the program), (c) expected levels of productivity of the proposed program for the first four years of
operation (number of graduates), (d) the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers
of at least three persons (six reviewers are needed for graduate programs) qualified to review this
proposal and to evaluate the program once operational, and (e) the plan and schedule to evaluate the
proposed new degree program prior to the completion of its fifth year of operation once fully
established.
Program Evaluation Format
A. Criteria to be used to evaluate the proposed program:
The quality of the program will be evaluated by measuring the success of the graduates in the
program as this program has been created in response to identified workforce needs. The careers
of the graduates will be monitored for 3 years after graduation. Exit surveys will also provide
feedback of student’s perceptions of the program. The number of students graduating who attain
IT jobs will also be tracked.
B. Measures to be used to evaluate the program:
The following are the measures that will be used to evaluate the program:
a. placement of graduates in jobs
b. number of students enrolled
c. number of graduates
d. time to complete the degree
e. number of professional presentations and publications which can be linked to program
research activities
C. Projected productivity levels (number of graduates):
Bachelor’s
Year 1
(2009-2010)
0
Year 2
(2010-2011)
0
Year 3
(2011-2012)
2
Year 4
(2012-2013)
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TOTALS
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D. Recommended consultant/reviewers: Names, titles, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone
numbers. May not be employees of the University of North Carolina.
Dr. Richard Mathieu
Chair of the Department of Computer Information Systems and Management Science
James Madison University
mathierg@jmu.edu, (540) 568-3064;
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Dr. Art Gowan
Chair of the Department of Information Technology
Georgia Southern University
artgowan@georgiasouthern.edu, (912) 478-7679;
Dr. Donald T. Gantz
Chair, Department of Applied Information Technology
George Mason University
dgantz@gmu.edu, (703) 993-3565
E. Plan for evaluation prior to fifth operational year.
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the IEEE Computer Society (IEEE-CS)
have co-developed international guidelines and accreditation standards for the computer science,
information systems, and information technology disciplines. The accreditation process provides
an external objective measure of the program’s adherence to national standards and progress
towards identified goals.
XIII. Reporting Requirements
Institutions will be expected to report on program productivity after one year and three years of
operation. This information will be solicited as a part of the biennial long-range planning
revision.
Proposed date of initiation of proposed degree program: August 2009
This proposal to establish a new degree program has been reviewed and approved by the
appropriate campus committees and authorities.
Chancellor: _________________________________________________________________________
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Faculty Roster Form
Qualifications of Full-Time and Part-Time Faculty
Name of Institution: University of North Carolina, Wilmington
Name of Academic Area, Discipline, Department/School: Computer Science, College of
Arts & Sciences
Academic Term(s) Included: Summer/Fall 07, Spring 08
1
2
Name
Courses Taught
Gur Adhar
CSC 105: Introduction to
Computing and Computer
Applications
CSC 337: Parallel Computing
CSC 360: Formal Languages
and Computability I
CSC 370: Computer Graphics
CSC 495: Seminar in Computer
Science
CSC 532: Design and Analysis
of Algorithms
CSC 105: Introduction to
Computing and Computer
Applications
CSC 332: Data Structures
CSC 434: Programming
Languages
David
Berman
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Relevant
Academic Degrees
and Course
Credits Earned
 Ph.D. University
of Maryland
 Ph.D. University
of Texas at
Austin
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Other Qualifications
 Parallel Algorithms
and Architecture
 VLSI Design
 Theory of
Computation
 Combinatorial
Designs
 Theoretical Computer
Science
 Algebraic Geometry
CSC 105: Introduction to
Computing and Computer
Applications
CSC 498: Internship in
Computer Science
 M.I.M.
Washington
University
Clayton
Ferner
CSC 105: Introduction to
Computing and Computer
Applications
CSC 342: Operating Systems
CSC 434: Programming
Languages
 Ph.D. University
of Denver
Marni
Ferner
CSC 105 Introduction to
Computing and Computer
Applications
CSC 112: Introduction to
Computer Programming:
Alice
CSC 255: Database
Management with Internet
Applications
 M.S. University
of Denver
Ralph
Bradley
Date: May 12, 2008
 Software Project
Management
 Systems Analysis
 Parallel and
Distributed
Computing
 Parallel Compilers for
Parallel and
Distributed
Computing
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Curry
Guinn
CSC 455: Database
Management Systems
CSC 100: Orientation to
Computer Science
CSC 121: Introduction to
Computer Science I
CSC 360: Formal Languages
and Computability I
CSC 415/515: Artificial
Intelligence
 Ph.D., Duke
University
Sridhar
Narayan
CSC 221: Introduction to
Computer Science II
 Ph.D. Clemson
University
Eric
Patterson
CSC 112: Beginning C++
through Game Programming
CSC 220: 3D Computer
Graphics
CSC 320: Computer Animation
CSC 421: Computer Gaming
CSC 475: Digital Special Effects
 Ph.D. Clemson
University
Laurie
Patterson
CSC 105: Introduction to
Computing and Computer
Applications
CSC 110: Fluency in
Information Technology
CSC 112: Introduction to
Computer Programming:
ActionScript
CSC 112: Introduction to
Computer Programming:
Alice
CSC 121: Introduction to
Computer Science I
CSC 385: Professional and
Ethical Issues in Computer
Science
 Spoken Dialog
Systems
 Virtual Humans and
Collaborative Agents
 Mixed-Initiative
Interaction
 Natural Language
Processing
 Artificial Intelligence
 Affective Computing
 Ubiquitous Computing
 Computational
intelligence: neural
networks, genetic
algorithms, and their
applications
 OO technology and
Java
 Interactive Multimedia
Technology
 Audio-Visual Speech
Recognition
 Audio and Image
Signal Processing
 Ed.D., Nova
Southeastern
University
 Computer Graphics,
Art, and Animation
 Training and
Development using
Computer
Applications
 Women in Computer
Science
 Computing and
Information
Technology
 Web-based Learning
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Karl
Ricanek
CSC 105: Introduction to
Computing and Computer
Applications
CSC 242: Digital Logic and
Computer Organization
CSC 385: Professional and
Ethical Issues in Computer
Science
CSC 495: Seminar in Computer
Science
CSC 577: Pattern Recognition
 Ph.D. North
Carolina A&T
State University
Devon
Simmonds
CSC 332: Data Structures
CSC 450: Software Engineering
CSC 550: Software Engineering
 Ph.D. Colorado
State University
Gene
Tagliarini
CSC 340: Scientific
Computation
CSC 500: Concepts in
Computer Science
CSC 516: Intro to Biologically
Inspired Computing
CSC 520: Digital Image
Processing
 Ph.D. Clemson
University
CSC 105: Introduction to
Computing and Computer
Applications
CSC 112: Introduction to
Computer Programming:
C/C++
CSC 112: Introduction to
Computer Programming:
Javascript
CSC 121: Introduction to
Computer Science I
CSC 500: Concepts in
Computer Science
CSC 105: Introduction to
Computing and Computer
Applications
CSC 344: Computer Networks
CSC 544: Network
Programming
CSC 595: Seminar in Adv Web
Programming
 M.A. University
of North
Carolina at
Wilmington
 Numerical Analysis
 Ph.D.,
University of
Minnesota
 Mobile Computing and
Wireless Networks
 Parallel and
Distributed Computing
 Web-based Distance
Education
Jack
Tompkins
Ronald
Vetter
 Biometric Systems
(tracking &
identification)
 Computer & Machine
Vision (image/scene
recognition &
understanding to high
precision metrology
systems)
 Signal Processing
 Digital Intelligence
(neural networks,
digital annealing,
evolutionary
programming, etc.)
 Software engineering,
distributed systems
 model-driven
development,
component-based
software engineering
 aspect-oriented
design and analysis
 Biologically inspired
computing, including
neural networks, fuzzy
logic, and evolutionary
programming
 Computer
Architecture, parallel
processing
 Web-based instruction
 Discrete Mathematics
 Computer Architecture
 Web Enhanced
Learning
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Faculty Roster Form
Qualifications of Full-Time and Part-Time Faculty
Name of Institution: University of North Carolina, Wilmington
Name of Academic Area, Discipline, Department/School: Information Systems and
Operations Management, Cameron School of Business
Academic Term(s) Included: Summer/Fall 07, Spring 08
1
Name
Judith
Gebauer
Ling He
Thomas
Janicki
Douglas
Kline
Bryan
Reinicke
2
Courses Taught
3
Relevant Academic
Degrees and Course
Credits Earned
MIS 213 – Introduction to
Information Systems
and Technology
MIS 415 – Emerging
Technologies
MIS 575 – E-Business
Strategies
MIS 213: Introduction to
Information Systems
and Technology
MIS 315: Management of
Database Systems
Ph. D -University of
Freiburg, Germany
MIS 213: Introduction to
Information Systems
and Technology
MIS 310: Web Page
Development
Languages
MIS 413: Systems
Design/Capstone
Project
MBA 513: Information
Analysis and
Management
Ph.D. – Kent State
University
MIS 312: Information
Systems Hardware
and Software
MIS 316: Business
Application
Development
MIS 555: Database
Management
Systems
Ph.D. – Kent State
University
MIS 213: Introduction to
Information Systems
and Technology
Ph.D. – Indiana University
Date: May 12, 2008
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Other Qualifications
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Ph.D. – University of
Florida
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Decision Support
Systems
Knowledge
Management
IT and E-Business
Data
Management
Machine Learning
Information
Security
E-Commerce
Web Based
Learning
Use of
Technology for
Strategic
advantage
Application
Development and
Implementation
Information
Systems
Pedagogy
User Perceptions
of Security
Neural Networks
Forecasting
Data Modeling
Systems Analysis
and Design
Impact of
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MIS 216: Introduction to
Business Application
Development
MIS 411: Information
Systems Analysis
MIS 565: Analysis,
Modeling, and Design

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George
Schell
Ulku
Yaylacicegi
MIS 216: Introduction to
Business Application
Development
MBA 512: Information
Systems and
Technology
Ph.D. – Purdue University
MIS 213: Introduction to
Information Systems
and Technology
MIS 323: Business
Telecommunications
MIS 324: Information
Security and
Assurance
MIS 534: Information
Security Management
Ph.D. – University of
Texas, Dallas
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Corporate
acquisitions on
Information
Systems
Strategic Impact
of Information
Systems
Adoption of
technology
Information
Systems
Pedagogy
Web Based
Course
Management
Database
Systems and
Design
E-Commerce
Telecommunicatio
ns Policy
Information
Systems
Pedagogy
Information
Systems Security
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