U N I V E RS I T Y OF 1119 M a i n A d m i n i s t r a t i o n B u i l d i n g College Park, M a r y l a n d 20742-5031 301.405.5252 TEL 301.405.8195 FAX MARYLAND O F F I C E O F T H E SENIOR V I C E PRESIDENT A N D PROVOST October 9,2014 MEMORANDUM TO: Gregory Ball Dean, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences FROM: Elizabeth Beise Associate Provost for Academic Planning and Programs SUBJECT: Proposal to Offer a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in African American Studies (PCCLogNo. 13052) On July 11, 2014, Chancellor Kirwan approved the proposal to offer a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in African American Studies. On September 25, 2014, the Maryland Higher Education Commission gave final approval. A copy of the proposal is attached. The program is effective immediately. Please ensure that the change is fully described in all relevant descriptive materials. MDC/ Enclosure cc: Gregory Miller, Chair, Senate PCC Committee Barbara Gill, Office of Student Financial Aid Reka Montfort, University Senate Erin Taylor, Division of Information Technology Pam Phillips, Institutional Research, Planning & Assessment Anne Turkos, University Archives Linda Yokoi, Office of the Registrar Alex Chen, Graduate School Wayne Mcintosh, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Odis Johnson, Department of African American Studies Martin O'Malley Governor Anthony G. Brown U. Governor Anw/er Hasan Chairperson MHEC Creating a state of achievement Catherine M. Shultz . Acting Secretary September 25, 2014 Dr. Mary Arm Rankin Provost and Senior Vice President Academic Affairs University of Maryland College Park 1119 Main Administration Bldg. College Park, MD 20742-5031 Dear Dr. Rankin: The Maryland Higher Education Commission has reviewed a request from the U Maryland College Park to offer a Post Baccalaurate Certificate (P.B.C.) in Afri I am pleased to inform you that the program proposal is approved. This dec an analysis of the program proposal in conjunction with the law and regulations program approval, in particular Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 13B.02.03. COMAR, the Commission circulated the proposal to the Maryland higher education comment and objection. The program meets COMAR's requirements and demonstrates success, an essential factor in making this decision. For the purposes of providing enrollment and degree data to the Commission following REGIS and CIP codes: Program Title African American Studies Award Level P.B.C. HEGIS 2211-01 CIP 05.0201 Should the University of Maryland College Park desire to make a substantia the program in the future, review by the Commission will be necessary. I wish y Sincerely, Catherine M. Shultz, J.D. Acting Secretary of Higher Education CMS:SAB:mrw C: Ms. Theresa Hollander, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, USM Mr. Mike Colson, Senior Coordinator for Academic Programs, UMCP MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION 6 N. Liberty Street • 10* Floor • Baltimore, MD 21201 T 410.767.3301 • 800.974.0203 • F 410.332.0270 • TTY for the Deaf 800.735.2258 www.mhec.state.md.us OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR July 11,2014 1807 Unhrenityof Maiyland. BaMmora 1856 Dr. Wallace D. Loh President University o f Maryland, College Park 1101 Main Administration Building CAMPUS University of IMaiyland, Coliege Park 1865 Dear Wallace: Bowie State Univenity 1866 Towson University University of Maryland Eastern Sliore Thank you for forwarding the request from the University o f Maryland College of Behavioral and Social Sciences to offer a new Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in African American Studies. 1898 Frostburg State University 1900 Coppin State University 1925 I am pleased to approve this recommendation. Please express my appreciation to departmental faculty for their careful work in developing this new certificate program. I am confident it w i l l be very successful. Salisbury University 1925 Sincerely yours. University of Baltimore 1925 University of IMaryland Center for Environmental Sdence 1947 William E. Kirwan Chancellor University of Maryland University Collage 1966 University of Maryland. Baltimore County cc: Joann Boughman, Sr. Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Theresa Hollander, Assoc. Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Mary Ann Rankin, Senior Vice President and Provost John Townshend, Dean, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences 3300 Metzeroti Road I Adelphi, MD 20783 I TEL: 301-445-1901 I FAX: 301-445-1931 I www.usmd edu 1100 Marie Mount Hall College Park, Maryland 20742-4111 Tel: (301) 405-5805 Fax: (301) 405-5749 http://www.senate.umd.edu UNIVERSITY SENATE SENATE LEGISLATION APPROVAL Date: To: From: May 9, 2014 Wallace D. Loh Donald Webster Chair, University Senate Subject: PCC Proposal to Establish a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in African-American Studies Senate Document #: 13-14-34 I am pleased to forward for your consideration the attached legislation entitled, “PCC Proposal to Establish a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in African-American Studies.” Marilee Lindemann, Chair of the Programs, Curricula, and Courses (PCC) Committee, presented the proposal. The University Senate approved the proposal at its May 7, 2014 meeting. We request that you inform the Senate Office of your decision as well as any subsequent action related to your conclusion. Enclosure: PCC Proposal to Establish a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in AfricanAmerican Studies Senate Document # 13-14-34 DW/rm Cc: Mary Ann Rankin, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost Reka Montfort, Executive Secretary and Director, University Senate Juan Uriagereka, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs Terry Roach, Executive Assistant to the President Janet Turnbull, President’s Legal Office Elizabeth Beise, Associate Provost for Academic Planning & Programs Sylvia B. Andrews, Academic Affairs John Townshend, Dean, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Wayne McIntosh, Associate Dean, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Valerie Skeeter, Assistant Director, Department of African-American Studies Approved: ___________________________ Wallace D. Loh President Date: 05-13-2014 T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F MARYLAND, C O L L E G E P A R K PROGRAM/CURRICULUM/UNIT PROPOSAL PCC LOG NO. • Please email the rest of the proposal as an MSWord attachment to puc-aubmissionsfaumd.ctlu. • Please submit the signed form to the Office of the Associate Provost for Academic Planning and Programs, 1119 Main Administration Building, Campus. College/School: Behavioral and Social Sciences Please also add College/School Unit Code-First 8 digits: 01202800 Unit Codes can be found at: https://hvpprod. iimd. edii/Html Reports/units, htm Department/Program: African American Studies Department Please also add Department/Program Unit Code-Last 7 digits: 1280301 Type of Action (choose one): Curriculum change (including informal specializations) New academic degree/award program Renaming ofprogram or formal Area of Concentration New Professional Studies award iteration Addition/deletion offormal Area of Concentration New Minor Suspend/delete program X Other Italics indicate that the proposed program action must be presented to the full University Senate for consid Graduate Certificate Program (GCP) in African-American Studies This program is designed to increase the skill of graduate students, already accepted into graduate programs at the University of Maryland, in analyzing social issues and policies relevant to Black communities in the U.S. and globally. This certificate program offers courses in thee concentration areas, a graduate research project option, and a practicum experience with a government or non-governmental organization such as the Baltimore city government, the Maryland State Legislature's Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland or the Urban League. Recipients of this certificate will be equipped for a career in public policy, non-governmental organizations, or any field requiring specialization and knowledge of the social condition and concerns of Black communities in the US and globally. APPROVAL SIGNATURES - Please print name, sign, and date. Use additional lines fo 1. Department Committee Chair S h a r o n HarleV ^ ^U^fJ^^^ J — 2. Department Chair OdJS D . JohnSOn 3. College/School P C q 4. Dean 5. Deanof the Gradvtate 6. Chair, Senate PC' 7. University Senate Chair (if required) 8. Senior Vice President and Provost jehjtf OVERVIEW AND RATIONALE: Born of student protest and struggle in tlie 1960s, African American Studies, as a been institutionalized in the academy; recently, graduate programs have become generations of scholars and for advancing knowledge and research. While there a departments or programs in the United States, graduate programs have been slow At the turn of the millennium, there are now fifteen institutions granting PhDs: Nor University, Michigan State University, University of Texas-Austin, Univ. of Californ Massachusetts-Amherst, Univ. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Temple University, and s institutions. Another Big Ten institution, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champ approval for a PhD program in 2011. In addition, there are 15 institutions granting Big Ten institutions (Univ. of Iowa, Ohio State University, Univ. of Wisconsin-Madi Northwestern University, and Michigan State University), the University of Texas-A Angeles, Columbia University, Cornell University, Florida International University, University of New York-Albany, and Morgan State University, which offers a Maste History. A small, but growing, number of institutions offer graduate certificates or minors, i institutions (Univ. of Michigan, Indiana University, Northwestern University, Univ. of Minnesota, and the Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne) and the Univ. of Ma North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Univ. of Pennsylvania, Princeton University, Duke Uni Univ. of Louisville, Univ. of Nebraska-Omaha, and California State-Los Angeles. University of Maryland, College Park is positioned to implement a graduate certific way for the eventual development of a PhD program that would be at the forefront Graduate Certificate Program in African American Studies at the University of Ma moment if we are to maintain our leadership in the field and fulfill our commitment of graduate study and research. Given the research expertise of the core faculty i across the campus, graduate students will be trained in a rigorous set of methods College Park's campus already has a critical mass of scholars working on researc racial formation in the Americas across a variety of departments in both the Colleg Sciences and Arts and Humanities. African American Studies can provide the inte graduate students. Our own undergraduate majors have been recruited by some In recent years, students have been accepted into graduate programs in African A Harvard University, Yale University, New York University, and Ohio State Univers Additionally, a Graduate Certificate Program in African American Studies would a courses from a variety of units across campus including: Government and Politics American Studies, History, Family Science, Women's Studies, Public Policy and P graduate course offerings will complement the efforts of our colleagues across ca an excellent graduate education. The University of Maryland, College Park is ideally situated for the development o American Studies. African American Studies has a unique intellectual and program study of peoples of African descent at the intersection of the social sciences, cultu unique program is nationally recognized as one that emphasizes public policy, soc cultural analysis. This is particularly relevant to the county and state, both of which who are of African descent. Moreover, the proximity to the diverse populations an found in Washington DC further strengthens the potential impact of and demand f certificate. Since its inception in 1969, the African American Studies Department has evolved undergraduate departments in the United States. In its relative short history, AASD the University of Maryland and the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences' com diversity, teaching excellence, and community outreach. Institutions ranging from Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health to the policy making commun levels recognize African American Studies' cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research faculty members have active collaborative relationships with the White House, the Maryland and Prince George's Country Medical Services. Taken together, this be ability to offer a graduate certificate program with practical importance and academ Establishing a graduate certificate program in African American Studies is central the University and planning priorities in at least three ways. First, it will further the become one of the preeminent pubUc research universities by offering graduate s advance knowledge in a vital and growing field. Examples of current research incl the slums of Kenya and racial disparities in cardiovascular disease. Second, grad American Studies will contribute to an academic environment that encourages and about racial formation, inequality and difference. Finally, a graduate certificate pro long-standing outreach to communities, such as, the Prince George's County Pub organizations. ELIGIBILITY; Enrollment in this program will be limited to students admitted to the Graduate Sch Maryland College Park. Persons accepted into this program need not be simultan granting program on campus. Students designated as Advance Special Students certificate program according to the rules established by and with the advice and c Certificate Program coordinator and the Program Advisory Committee. Upon satisfactory completion of the certificate requirements and upon recommend certificate shall be issued by the Registrar. PROGRAM CONCENTRATION AREAS: The African American Studies Department at the University of Maryland, College program of its kind dedicated to social science and policy research. The program's reflect the unique strengths of the African American Studies Faculty. • Global, Urban and Community Studies • Health and Family Wellbeing • Race, Culture and Social Status PROGRAM AIMS; • Advance understanding of the intersection of public policy and the social cond and Black communities globally through research and professional experience • Enhance the educational opportunities for University of Maryland students wh training about Black populations in the US and global context; • Meet local and national demand for highly trained individuals with policy relev the social condition of African Americans and Black communities globally; • Establish a nationally recognized graduate studies experience that is unique a Africana studies programs and highly regarded by academic institutions, polic non-governmental organizations; PROGRAM REOUIREMENTS; GCP students must successfully complete all courses listed on the Approved Plan 3.0 for all courses including the three required "core" courses. All credits for the ce the University of Maryland College Park. All requirements for the graduate certifica five-year (5) period. CURRICULUM; The curriculum of the GCP includes 18 credit hours as follows: Three Core Courses (9 Credits): • AASP611 Classic Texts and Contemporary Issues • AASP621 Public Policy and Black Communities . AASP687 Social Inequality and Social Policy in a Global Perspective Two of the Following Electives in Program Emphasis Area (6 Credits): AASP 602: Interdisciplinary Research Methods in African American Studies AASP 612: Black Culture in the US AASP 699AApplied Policy Analysis and African American Social Issues AASP 698ABlack Women and Work AASP 698BEvaluating Social Programs AASP 698CAfrican Americans and the City AASP 688SSocial Inequalities and Health in Africa and the African Diaspora AASP 699CGender, Sexuality and the Black Family AASP 699EUrban Education Policy AASP 699JJuvenile Incarceration and Re-entry AASP 699HRace, Ethnicity, Wealth and Health in the U.S. AASP 698UUrban Ethnography AASP 698TBlacks and the Law AASP 699FBlack Resistance Movements Other Approved Courses by Affiliate Faculty In other departments (see attached list Note: All courses will be cross-listed with relevant departments so that students ca coursework and graduate on time. One of the Following Department Electives (3 Credits): • AASP TBD: Graduate Research Project This requirement emphasizes the intersection of public policy and African guided inquiry, development of a written manuscript and a presentation o forum. This program requirement may aide the student's completion of a Dissertation Proposal or Dissertation Chapter during their concurrent enr University of Maryland graduate programs. • AASP TBD: Practicum Internship GCP students may elect internships with the Maryland State Legislature's of Maryland or with other NGOs, governmental agencies, and policy-rele the department's approved practicum sites. Students may seek approval graduate coordinator for other internship possibilities that demonstrate in making and missions of public interests. At least 180 hours of on-site exp report satisfies the practicum requirement. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: Learning Outcome How is it Measured? Identify, describe, and relate centralExams, themesclass in the participation and periodic essay literature drawn from multiple disciplines Situate themes within broader social, economic, Term papers historical and poUtical contexts Examine issues using a comparative Term framework papers, exams and class participation Able to produce well written papersTerm with potential papers for publication Able to make oral presentations in a lucid,participation Class coherent manner RESOURCE NEEDS AND SOURCES; No additional resources are needed to put this program into place. Existing faculty teaching and mentoring responsibilities for Certificate students. Moreover, the Cer the AASD Advisory Committee Report (endorsed by the Provost) which calls for th doctoral program. The Certificate program is a critical step to accompUsh this goa will be coming to AASD as detailed in the Advisory Report, while critical for the es are not essential for the Certificate Program. Professor Roberto Patricio Korzeiiie 2112Art-SodologyBldg MARVT AINTT) U N I V E R S I T Y OF ± V A X X-L. J . J^J. XX ^ J-^ DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY i<orzen@unid.edn August 19, 2013 Dear Sangeetha, I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for the proposed G African American Studies. I have reviewed the proposal and feel co program will complement graduate studies for our students by offe opportunity to receive specialized training in a range of topics relev condition of Black communities in the US and globally. In addition, welcomes Certificate students to enroll in any of the listed elective department. I look forward to working with the African American Studies departm proposal forward. Roberto Patricio Korzeniewicz Professor and Chair UNI VERS ITY OF MARYLAND U N I V E R S ITY ^MARYLAN 9 August 2013 Di. Sangeetha Madhavan, luteniii Chair Department ot African Anierican Studies Campus Dear Sangeetha: I am writing to express my enthusiastic support tor the proposed G Atrican American Studies. I have reviewed the proposal and teel confid complement graduate studies tor our students bv ottering them the opp specialized training in a range ot topics relevant to the social condition T-'S and globallv. In addition, our department welcomes Certiticate stude listed electives ottered in our department. I look toiward to working with the Atrican American Studies depart proposal toi^vard. Sincerelv, Nancy L. Stmna Professor & Chair U N I V E R S I T Y OF 2101 Vin Munching H.ill College I'ark, Maryland 20742-1H 301.-405.6330 TEI. 301.403.1(S7 kcttltSumd.cdu SCHOOL OF PUBUC POLICY DONALR F. K r m . nEAN November 6. 2013 Professor Sangeetha Madhavan Acting Chair Atrican American Studies Department University of Maryland Dear Sangeetha, It is my great pleasure to express my strong and enthusiastic support for the Certificate in African American Studies. The proposal is a strong one indeed confident it will provide valuable new opportunities for students here at the u an important range of topics that are increasingly important to the social cond coiTimunitieshere in our region, across the United States, and around the wor We would welcome students enrolled in the certificate program who meet co to enroll in the Public Policy electives that are listed in the proposal. We are forward to working with the African American Studies Department as the pro forward. With very best wishes for every success. Sincerely, Donald F. Kettl Dean MARYLAND U N I V E R S I T Y OF 2115 Francis Scott Key Hall College Park. MD 20742-731 301.405.4265 TEL 301.314.9399 FAX DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY July 16,2012 Professor Sangeetha Madhavan Acting Chair Department of African-American Studies University of Maryland College Park 20742 Dear Sangeetha, I am writing to lend my enthusiastic support to the proposed Gradu African American Studies. I have reviewed the proposal and feel co will complement our graduate program by offering our students the specialized training in a range of topics related to the social conditi in the US and around the world. We would be happy to welcome certificate students to enroll in any offered in our department. As you know, the History Department ha distinguished tradition of scholarship and pedagogy in the field of A American Studies. Our current faculty members who teach African A work in areas related to it include Professors Elsa Barkley-Brown, I Rick Bell, Leslie Rowland, and Mike Ross. I know that they, too, will project and we all wish you every success in securing approval of y I look forward to working with you as the proposal progresses throu review process and once approved, with the new certificate progra Sincerely, Philip M. Soergel Professor & Chair U N I V E R S I I Y C) F August 16.2013 Dear Sangeetha: I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for the proposed Graduate C American Studies. I have reviewed the proposal and feel confident that this complement graduate studies for our students by offering them the opportun specialized training in a range of topics relevant to the social condition of Bl the US and globally. In addition, our department welcomes Certificate studen of the listed electives offered in our department. 1 look forward to working with the African American Studies deparlment in m proposal forward. Regards, Seung-kyung Kim Chair and Professor Offers MA and Pti to add a terminal degree Offered BA since 1 PtiD in 1997 Offered BA since 1 PhD in 1996 Full & Joint Yes Full & Joint Yes Full & Joint Yes Department Yes University of Department of African Department Yes California, American Studies & African Berkeley (UC Diaspora Studies Berkley) Department Yes University of W.E.B. Du Bois Department Massacfiusetts of Afro-American Studies 4. 5. This institution is currently a part of the Big Ten Conference. * Rutgers and Mar\'land will join in 2014, and John Hopkins will become an affilia Norttiwestern Department of African University American Studies 3. PfiD program start Indiana University^ 2. Full & Joint Yes Granted departme graduate program i Status Department Yes Department of African American & African Diaspora Studies Prepared May 11,2010 (Updated June 27,2013) ^ _ Appointment Graduate Unit Tenure/ Institution Name Promotion Studies Structure Yes Full & Joint Department Yes 1. University of Department of Afroamerican Michigan^ and African Studies African American Studies at Peer, Regional, and Aspirational Institutions Department Yes Department of African and African American Studies 14. Yes New PhD program 2009 Changed from pro center in 2006 Offers a terminal minor BA, MA and Joint Became Dept. in 20 Implementing PhD programs Full & Joint Yes Full & Joint Certificate Houses the Center and African Ameri only Joint only Yes Full & Joint MA and PhD minors only Full & Joint Yes Full & Joint No Joint only Full & Joint No 2 ' Note: Dartmouth is the only Ivy League institution (of eight) that does not offer a doctoral degree program in Africana/African American Studies. Duke University University of Interdepartmental Program Program No California, Losin Afro-American Studies Angeles (UCLA) University of African American StudiesDepartment Yes Illinois" 12. 13. Department Yes University of African American & African Minnesota" Studies Yes Yes No Yes 11. 10. 9. 8. Department University of African, African American, North Carolinaand Diaspora Studies at Chapel Hill Department (UNO University of Center for Africana Studies Center Pennsylvania^ Princeton Center for African American Center University Studies University of Dept. of Afro-American Department Wisconsin" Studies 7. Appointment Graduate Status Unit Tenure/ Studies Structure Promotion Dept. split into AA Department Yes Full & Joint No African Studies Pr 2011 Pennsylvania Department State of African American University^ Studies Name 6. Institution 24. 23. 22. 21. No No No Yes No Yes Affiliate only No Joint only Joint only Full & Joint Yes Full & Joint Yes Department of African Department Temple University American Studies Brown Department of Africana Department University Studies Michigan StateDepartment of African Department University" American and African Studies University of Carter G. Woodson Institute Institute Virginia for African-American and African Studies Africana Studies ProgramProgram College of William & Mary 20. Yes Full & Joint Yes University of African & African Diaspora Department Yes Texas Studies Department Yes 19. Joint only Harvard University Department No Department of African and African American Studies No 18. Joint only John Hopkins Center of Africana StudiesCenter University* 17. Full & Joint Yes No Ohio State University'^ 16 Full & Joint No Tenure/ Appointment Graduate Promotion Studies • Department of African Department Yes American and African Studies (Newark College) • Department of Africana Studies (New Brunswick) Department of African Department Yes American and African Studies Unit Structure Rutgers University" Name 15. Institution 3 • African American major initiated in 2 • Undergraduate m Undergraduate maj only Established MA an 1988 Approved PhD pro 2007, admits began Established MA an programs in 2008 Joint PhD with An Doctoral Portfolio • Undergraduate M Minor only • Created center in Created graduate p 1999 MA only Undergraduate maj only Status Unit Structure Program Africana Studies Program (Tfie Columbian School of Arts and Sciences) African American Studies Program Program • No free-standing African Department American Studies unit •Department of History & Geography African American and Program African Diaspora Studies Program African American Studies Department Yes George Wastiington University Georgetown University Morgan State University University of American University Department of AfroAmerican Studies Full & Joint No No Yes No No 4 •Undergraduate major and Undergraduate minor onl • Program founded in 200 • Undergraduate minor o Undergraduate major and in General History or African/African-American Undergraduate major and only Unit Tenure/ Appointment Graduate Status Promotion Structure Studies Undergraduate major and Department No only Howard University Added June 27, 2013 Institution Name African American Studies at Washington Metropolitan Area Institutions 25. Name Appointment Graduate Status Tenure/ Promotion Studies minor only University of • No free-standing AfricanDepartment n/a • Undergraduate m n/a n/a Wasfiington American Studies unit • Diversity Minor • Department of American Etfinic Studies (African American Studies, Asian American Studies, Cfiicano/a Studies, and Comparative AES) Institution Africology Department Department Yes University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Full & Joint Yes PtiD program granted in No Purdue University African American Studies Center and Research Center No 5 •African American and Af Studies Program is one of programs that make up th institute • Undergraduate minor o Undergraduate major and only Appointment Graduate Status Tenure/ Promotion Studies Yes Undergraduate major and only University of • No free-standing AfricanInstitute NebraskaAmerican Studies unit Lincoln • Institute for Ethnic Studies Unit Structure University of African American Studies Program Program Iowa Added June 27, 2013 Institution Name African American Stxidies at the Remaining Institutions of the Big Ten Conference Department Appointment Graduate Status Tenure/ Promotion Studies certificate •Undergraduate Joint Min Black Women's Studies w/ Women's Studies Depart Maryland, College Park' Unit Structure Name Institution