PROPOSAL
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE
with a major in
Supervision and Management
Submitted to:
The Florida Department of Education
by
MIAMI DADE COLLEGE
School of Business
September 1, 2008
Table of Contents
A.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................... 6
B.
Planning Process .................................................................................................................... 6
Workforce Needs/Demands ................................................................................................... 7
Academic Content and Curriculum ....................................................................................... 8
Assessment of Current and Anticipated Resources to Deliver the Program ......................... 8
DESCRIPTION OF PLANNING PROCESS AND TIME LINE FOR IMPLEMENTATION .................... 9
C.
Implementation Timeline ..................................................................................................... 11
ANALYSIS OF WORKFORCE NEEDS/DEMANDS FOR THE BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM ....... 14
D.
Workforce Data .................................................................................................................... 15
Employer Needs ................................................................................................................... 17
Student & Alumni Data ....................................................................................................... 23
Student Data.................................................................................................................24
Alumni Data .................................................................................................................25
Potential Enrollments ........................................................................................................... 29
Communication with Region 23 Colleges and Universities: ............................................... 29
ALIGNMENT WITH K-20 GOALS AND STRATEGIC IMPERATIVES .......................................... 29
E.
Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) K-20 Goals............................................30
Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) K-20 Imperatives ..................................33
ACADEMIC CONTENT AND CURRICULUM ............................................................................ 34
F.
Program Description ............................................................................................................ 34
Learning Outcomes & Upper Division Course Work.......................................................... 35
Program Review................................................................................................................... 40
Admission, Prerequisites & Graduation .............................................................................. 41
ASSESSMENT OF CURRENT AND ANTICIPATED RESOURCES TO DELIVER THE PROGRAM ................. 43
G.
PROPOSED ENROLLMENT, PERFORMANCE, AND BUDGET PLANS ........................................ 45
H.
ACCREDITATION PLAN ......................................................................................................... 48
I.
PLAN OF ACTION IN CASE OF PROGRAM TERMINATION ...................................................... 48
Proposal Implementation ..................................................................................................... 49
Terms and Conditions of Program Continuation ................................................................. 49
Reference List ............................................................................................................................... 50
List of Tables
Table 1: Current Students Who Would Enroll in BAS-SM ............................................................ 9
Table 2: Alumni Who Would Enroll in BAS-SM ........................................................................ 10
Table 3: Employers with Positions Appropriate for BAS-SM Graduates .................................... 10
Table 4: Timeline for MDC BAS-SM Implementation ................................................................ 11
Table 5: High Skill, High Wage Jobs in Region 23 ...................................................................... 16
Table 6: Employers Degree Preference When Hiring .................................................................. 18
Table 7: List of Support Letters from Region 23 Employers: ...................................................... 23
Table 8: Students Planning to Pursue Baccalaureates .................................................................. 24
Table 9: Students who would enroll in BAS-SM at MDC ........................................................... 24
Table 10: Student Reasons Why MDC Excels Over Others......................................................... 24
Table 11: Students Preferred School for BAS-SM studies ........................................................... 25
Table 12: Percentage of Potential Alumni Enrollment ................................................................. 25
Table 13: Alumni Reasons Why MDC Excels Over Others ........................................................ 26
Table 14: Differences in Earnings: Gender & Education ............................................................. 26
Table 15: Associate Degrees Awarded Nationally to Hispanics (2006-2007) ............................. 27
Table 16: Associate Degrees Awarded Nationally to African-Americans (2006-2007) .............. 27
Table 17: Business Undergraduate Enrollment ............................................................................ 28
Table 18: Comparison of Tuition Costs at South Florida Colleges & Universities 2007-2008 ... 29
Table 19: Projected 3-year Enrollment for the BAS-SM.............................................................. 29
Table 20: Low Income Student Population .................................................................................. 31
Table 21: Degrees Awarded 2006-2007 ....................................................................................... 32
Table 22: Student On-Campus Scheduling Preference ................................................................. 32
Table 23: Alumni On-Campus Scheduling Preference ................................................................. 32
Table 24: Student Preference for Online Classes ......................................................................... 32
Table 25: Alumni Preference for Online Classes ......................................................................... 33
Table 26: BAS-SM Curriculum Guide ......................................................................................... 35
Table 27: Program Outcomes ....................................................................................................... 38
Table 28: Learning Outcomes mapped to Upper Division BAS-SM courses .............................. 39
Table 29: Graduation Requirements ............................................................................................. 42
Table 30: Anticipated Resources .................................................................................................. 45
Table 31: Proposed Enrollment for BAS-SM ............................................................................... 46
Table 32: Operating Expenses and Capital Outlay ....................................................................... 47
Table 33: Proposed Accreditation Timeline ................................................................................. 48
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Table of Appendices
Appendix A:
Appendix B:
Appendix C:
Appendix D:
Appendix E:
Appendix F:
Appendix G:
Appendix H:
Appendix I:
Appendix J:
Appendix K:
Appendix L:
Appendix M:
Appendix N:
Appendix O:
Appendix P:
Appendix Q:
Appendix R:
Appendix S:
Appendix T:
Appendix U:
Appendix V:
Appendix W:
BAS Committee List ...............................................................................51
BAS Committee Minutes ........................................................................53
Informal Focus Group Summary ............................................................58
Student Survey Results ...........................................................................60
Student Survey ........................................................................................64
Industry Survey .......................................................................................66
Alumni Surveys…………………………………………………………………….67
Alumni Survey Results ...........................................................................69
Advisory Board Members .......................................................................73
Notes from Meetings with Small Businesses..........................................74
Employer Survey Results ........................................................................77
Minutes of School of Business Advisory Committee .............................81
Support Letters ........................................................................................84
Letters of Intent .....................................................................................113
Course Descriptions ..............................................................................121
AA to BAS ............................................................................................124
AAS to BAS ..........................................................................................126
AS to BAS.............................................................................................128
Program Review Process ......................................................................127
Learning Outcomes Assessment ...........................................................133
Curriculum Guide .................................................................................135
Faculty Credentials ...............................................................................139
Budget ...................................................................................................140
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MIAMI DADE COLLEGE
PROPOSAL FOR THE
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE with a major in
SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT
A.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Introduction
The Miami Dade College School of Business recognizes the need for supervisors and managers in a variety of
disciplines and is aware of the lack of supervision and management training available for those outside of the
business discipline. To provide a simple transition and articulation for associate degree graduates to achieve a fouryear degree that will support higher paying careers and respond to the workforce needs of Region 23, MDC is
proposing a Bachelor of Applied Science degree with a major in Supervision and Management ( BAS-SM). The
MDC BAS-SM is designed to enhance and complete the career pathway for Miami-Dade County Public School
students studying in various academies while responding to the career education needs of associate degree
graduates. The BAS will also serve those currently in the workforce who need a baccalaureate to increase career
opportunities and wages.
The Bachelor of Applied Science with a major in Supervision and Management will prepare graduates for
supervisory and management roles and positions in a variety of industries. The upper level coursework will include
applied management practices, will prepare students for supervisory and management opportunities within their
technical field and will contain more than 20% hands-on application of management and supervision principles and
practices through internships and capstone experiences. This applied strategy sets the MDC BAS-SM apart from
other baccalaureates in management since applied skills are considered more important than basic knowledge and
skills based on employer survey (Casner-Lotto & Barrington, 2006). Employers in this study emphasized that
applied skills such as Teamwork/Collaboration and Critical Thinking are “very important” to success at work.
Miami Dade and Monroe counties are facing a potential critical shortage in baccalaureate-prepared workers through
the year 2020 (South Florida Workforce 2005, p. 29) as more than 80% of Miami-Dade County’s population, age 25
and over, lacks a four-year degree (MDC Institutional Research, Kendall, 2006, p. 16). Total employment in Miami
Dade and Monroe counties is expected to increase by 15,765 jobs annually until 2012. According to the Florida
Labor Market Statistics (FLMS, 2007) there are 33 different occupations in Region 23 that call for a BAS with a
major in Supervision and Management and several of these are considered among the Fastest-Growing Occupations
and Occupations Gaining the Most New Jobs between 2007 and 2015. Over two-thirds of the reported job vacancies
(67.5%) in Region 23 require education or training, with high school diploma and bachelor’s degrees being the most
frequently cited educational requirements (Agency for Workforce Innovation, 2006).
The focus on workforce skills and applied management practices in the proposed MDC BAS-SM degree is unique
and will provide an opportunity for both A.S. and A.A. students to transfer associate degree credits to a four-year
program. In general, the local four-year institutions require MDC Associate in Science graduates to take additional
credits as a requirement for admission to baccalaureate programs in Management. In addition to the additional costs
related to the extra course work, the extra time to complete course work can result in delayed entry into the work
force and represents an additional financial burden. The approximate 2007-2008 tuition, exclusive of room & board
and other fees, for a 4-year Bachelor of Science in Management degree is $139,366 at University of Miami,
$102,000 at Barry University, $78,720 at Saint Thomas University, and $14,747 at Florida International University.
Approximate tuition for the proposed MDC BAS with a major in Supervision and Management will be $9,720 based
on 2007-2008 tuition rates.
Planning Process
MDC is proposing to offer the MDC BAS-SM beginning in January 2010. This proposed degree is in direct
response to:
 The lack of supervision and management education opportunities at the bachelor’s degree level for
Associate in Science graduates outside of the business discipline
 The critical need expressed by local employers for employees who are prepared with supervisory and
management skills
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
The desire for a local and cost-effective transfer opportunities for Associate in Science and Associate of
Applied Science degree graduates
 The demands of the Region 23 workforce for well-trained employees who have the skill sets provided by
the proposed BAS-SM.
Planning and preparation for the MDC BAS-SM began in October 2007 when a committee was established to
explore the need and demand for the degree as well as potential benefits for the Miami Dade community, area
workforce, and MDC. The committee membership included School of Business faculty and administration, Kendall
Campus Dean of Administrative Services, Kendall Campus Registrar and staff members from the library and
learning resources divisions of the Kendall campus.
Prior to contacting students, alumni or industry representatives, the Planning Committee evaluated Florida K-20
strategic initiatives and reviewed labor trends and statistics that were relevant to Florida Region 23. To measure the
interest for the proposed MDC BAS-SM degree, the Planning Committee conducted student focus groups of current
MDC students in early January, 2008 prior to conducting student surveys. Focus group feedback provided
immediate evidence that there is significant student interest in the BAS degree from the School of Business and
beyond. The committee, in cooperation with MDC’s Institutional Research Office, then developed and conducted
student surveys in January 2008 which showed strong support for the MDC BAS-SM, with 76% (232) of students
who completed the survey as of January 31, 2008 (n 306) reporting that they would enroll in the MDC BAS-SM if it
were offered at Miami Dade College. The Planning Committee continued its work and research through August,
2008 by collecting and analyzing data from industry and alumni surveys.
Based on the research, the feedback from focus groups and industry leaders, MDC conducted a faculty driven
curriculum development process to address the need for a BAS with a major in Supervision and Management. The
committee consulted business leaders from the Miami area, including representatives from the Greater Miami
Chamber of Commerce and the Region 23 Workforce Investment Board, to identify work force requirements and
necessary skill sets required for BAS level jobs. Participating business leaders included representatives from the
travel and tourism, financial services, information technology, food services, retail services and health care
industries.
Workforce Needs/Demands
Supervisory and managerial positions are not limited to a defined occupation or industry and industries that may
employ BAS graduates are determined by several factors, including the discipline of the technical course work
selected by the student. According to South Florida Workforce (2005, p. 19), professional and business services,
along with health and education services, are expected to provide long-term growth trends for South Florida and will
generate more than half of all new jobs in South Florida between 2004-2012. Professional and business services
include professional, scientific, and technical services; management of companies and enterprises; and
administrative and support services. Health and education services include privately owned establishments in the
educational services sector and the health care and social assistance sector. All of these growth areas have potential
need for managers and supervisors.
A 2010 workforce talent deficit is expected for most of the industrialized world. In the United States 79 million baby
boomers will retire between 2010 and 2020, but according to 2005 U.S. Census Bureau data, only 40 million
members of Generations X and Y are set to replace them (Gordon, 2007). In South Florida, between 2004-2012,
more jobs will be generated due to job separation, specifically through retirement and death, than will be generated
by economic growth (South Florida Workforce 2005, p. 19). These data are significant because they address the
potential supervisory and management level positions that will be opening in the next few years because of
retirement. The MDC BAS-SM will help to prepare workers to assume these mid-level and upper-level positions.
Student focus groups and survey results show that there is a significant level of interest in the MDC BAS-SM among
current Miami Dade College students. Prior to conducting student surveys, student focus groups were held at four
different campuses. More than half (58%) of the 80 focus group participants said they would be interested in
enrolling in a BAS with a major in Supervision and Management at MDC. These focus group results were later
reinforced by student survey results. Business leaders from Region 23 also showed support for the degree by stating
that the BAS would address a critical need for employees with managerial and supervisory skills as many within
their organizations have the technical skills needed for the job but lack the managerial skills needed for upward
mobility in an organization.
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Academic Content and Curriculum
The proposed Bachelor of Applied Science with a major in Supervision and Management degree is a 120 credit hour
program. The upper division coursework includes more than 20% (11 credits) of experiential learning through
internships, applied course work and a culminating applied capstone project.
The curriculum allows for 21 credits of electives, allowing appropriate opportunity for Associate in Science
graduates to complete the general education courses and allowing Associate in Arts graduates the opportunity to
complete credits in an occupational/technical area, e.g., hospitality, computer science, business, web design, etc.
The upper-division supervision and management courses (39 credits) provide students with a general but
comprehensive understanding and command of practical management and supervisory skills. Upper level course
work includes a variety of supervisory and management related courses such as human resource management,
leadership, organizational behavior, strategic management, customer relations and strategic decision-making.
Assessment of Current and Anticipated Resources to Deliver the Program
Initially, the BAS program will be housed at Miami Dade College’s Kendall Campus with major course work
offered at Kendall and general education courses available at most MDC campuses. The majority of facility and
academic infrastructure already exist for this program, having minimal impact on start up costs. Minor modifications
may be necessary to classrooms and labs to accommodate components of program instruction. Only the addition of
computer and multimedia equipment in current classrooms is expected. Kendall Campus has forty-three (43)
business classrooms, two (2) classroom computer labs and a business resource center complete with computers and
tutoring services. During the first two years of the program (2009/2010 & 2010/2011), it is expected that the current
classroom resources will be sufficient. By year 3 (2011/2012), however, two additional classrooms will be needed.
This classroom space is available currently and only technology updates are needed.
The MDC Kendall Campus Library has an estimated print and electronic book collection of 9,761 in areas related to
Supervision and Management (e.g. leadership, legal ethical aspects, decision-making, business and strategic
planning). In order to establish the four-year degree program requirements in the curricular areas, it will be
necessary to acquire approximately 10,000 titles. The MDC Kendall Campus Library has an extensive collection of
print journals and has access to a wide variety of databases with more than 1500 full text business journals. As the
college currently subscribes to a large number of databases that contain journals which are relevant to both two-year
and four-year degrees, the need for additional databases is minimal. To reach the book collection, personnel and
database needs, library resource and support costs are expected to be $169,727 over the first few years of the
program.
The School of Business has 22 full time faculty members, three of whom have a terminal degree. To ensure that
30% or more of the upper division classes will be taught by doctorally prepared instructors, MDC will need to hire
one full-time, doctorally prepared faculty member in 2009-2010. Based on projected enrollment and the number of
upper division courses offered as a result of this increased enrollment, MDC will need to hire part time, doctorally
prepared faculty members equal to one full time equivalent in 2010-2011 and part time, doctorally prepared faculty
members in 2011-2012 equal to two full time equivalents. MDC would need 1 full-time BAS Program Coordinator
in 2009-2010, 1 part-time student advising staff member in 2010-2011 , and 1 additional part-time student advising
staff member in 2011-2012.
The BAS with a major in Supervision and Management program is expected to be self-supporting after the third
year of enrollment.
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B.
DESCRIPTION OF PLANNING PROCESS AND TIME LINE FOR
IMPLEMENTATION
Planning and preparation for the proposed MDC BAS-SM began in October 2007 when a
committee was established to explore the need and demand for the degree as well as potential
benefits for the Miami Dade community, area workforce, and MDC. The committee membership
included School of Business faculty and administration from multiple campuses, the Kendall
Campus Dean of Administrative Services, Kendall Campus Registrar and staff members from
the Library and Learning Resources divisions of the Kendall Campus. A list of complete
committee members can be found in Appendix A. The Planning Committee initially met biweekly before separating into subcommittees and committee meetings were then held as needed.
Minutes of these meetings can be found in Appendix B.
The Planning Committee evaluated Florida K-20 strategic initiatives and reviewed labor trends
and statistics relevant to Florida Region 23. This initial evaluation indicated that the degree
would serve a community need. To provide further evidence of the demand for a BAS with a
major in Supervision and Management, the Planning Committee conducted informal student
focus groups of current MDC students in early January, 2008 to measure student interest in the
proposed degree. Student focus groups were held at four different campuses. Focus group
feedback provided immediate evidence of significant student interest in the BAS degree from
students within the School of Business and beyond. More than half (58%) of the 80 focus group
participants said they would be interested in enrolling in a BAS with a major in Supervision and
Management at MDC (Appendix C ). These focus group findings were later reinforced by
student survey results (Appendix D).
The Planning Committee, in cooperation with MDC’s Institutional Research Office, developed
and conducted student surveys in January 2008 which showed strong support for the MDC BASSM, with 80% (n 232) of students who completed the survey as of January 31, 2008 (n 301)
reporting that they would enroll in the MDC BAS-SM if it were offered at Miami Dade College
(MDC IR, Student, 2008). This is illustrated in Table 1 below. A copy of the student survey and
analyses are available in Appendices D and E.
Table 1: Current Students Who Would Enroll in BAS-SM
The Planning Committee then continued its work, in cooperation with MDC’s Institutional
Research Office, by collecting and analyzing data from industry and alumni surveys (Appendices
F and G) conducted in February 2008 (MDC IR, Alumni, 2008 & MDC, IR, Employer, 2008).
Alumni surveys showed overwhelming support of the proposed degree with 87% (n 126) of the
145 alumni surveyed reporting that they would enroll in the MDC BAS-SM if it were offered at
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Miami Dade College. This is illustrated in Table 2 below. Of the 145 surveyed alumni, 136
(94%) were employed at the time of completing the survey (Appendix H).
Table 2: Alumni Who Would Enroll in BAS-SM
Several members of the Planning Committee met with local business leaders to gauge interest in
the proposed BAS. Business representatives were not only asked to provide input on the need for
a BAS with a major in Supervision and Management, but also for input related to curriculum.
Input was first solicited from the School of Business Advisory Board, whose membership covers
a variety of industries including health care, accounting, hospitality, banking and financial
services. The Advisory Board, which serves as an instrument of curriculum review and
development, provided significant input on the types of competencies needed for a supervision
and management degree. A list of Advisory Board members can be found in Appendix I.
Under the advice and direction of the South Florida Workforce Investment Board and the Greater
Miami Chamber of Commerce, members of the Planning Committee also spoke with business
representatives from small and medium sized businesses in the Miami area (Appendix J).
Business leaders from Region 23 expressed support for the degree, with a common statement
that the BAS would address a critical need for employees with managerial and supervisory skills
since many within their organizations have the technical skills needed for the job but lack the
managerial skills needed for upward mobility in an organization. Overall, business
representatives were pleased with the idea of a pragmatic and workforce-driven degree that
would prepare those who have the technical skills to succeed in the profession with the
managerial skills needed to move upward.
In addition to speaking with representatives from area businesses, the Planning Committee, in
cooperation with MDC’s Institutional Research Office, developed and conducted employer
surveys in February 2008 (Appendix K). As shown on the Table 3 below, of the 63 employers
surveyed, 71% (n 45) said that there are positions in their organizations for which a
baccalaureate in Supervision and Management would be desirable (MDC IR, Employer, 2008).
Table 3: Employers with Positions Appropriate for BAS-SM Graduates
Based on the research, the feedback from focus groups and industry leaders, MDC conducted a
workforce and faculty-driven curriculum development process to address the need for a BAS
with a major in Supervision and Management. The committee consulted business leaders from
the Miami area, including representatives from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and
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the Region 23 Workforce Investment Board, to identify work force requirements and necessary
skill sets required for BAS level jobs. Participating business leaders included representatives
from the travel and tourism, financial services, information technology, food services, retail
services and health care industries.
Implementation Timeline
MDC is proposing to offer the BAS-SM in January 2010, which is in direct response to:
 The lack of supervision and management education opportunities at the bachelor’s degree
level for Associate in Science graduates outside of the business discipline.
 The critical need expressed by local employers for employees who are prepared with
supervisory and management skills.
 The desire for local and cost-effective transfer opportunities for Associate in Science and
Associate of Applied Science degree graduates.
 The demands of the Region 23 workforce for well-trained employees who have the skill
sets provided by the proposed BAS-SM.
Table 4: Timeline for MDC BAS-SM Implementation
DATE
June 1,2008
September 1,
2008
September 1,
2008 –
December 31,
2008
January-April,
2009
Activity
MDC President submits letter of intent to the
Commissioner of Education, Florida
Department of Education (FLDOE) with a
copy to the Chancellor of the Division of
Community Colleges and Workforce
Education (DCCWE).
MDC President submits proposal for the
Bachelor of Applied Science with a major in
Supervision and Management degree to
Commissioner of FLDOE with a copy to the
Chancellor of the DCCWE.
Accountability and Measurement (ARM),
DCCWE, and Florida Board of Governors
(FBOG) staff review and provide comments to
FLDOE Commissioner.
Review comments provided to MDC.
MDC submits revised BAS-SM degree
proposal to FLDOE. Collaborative Review
Team, headed by DCCWE, completes final
review and makes recommendation to FLDOE
Commissioner for approval or disapproval.
The MDC BAS-SM degree proposal is
presented to the State Board of Education
(SBE) at the SBE meeting.
State submits MDC BAS-SM degree proposal
as an agenda item to the State Board of
Education.
State Board of Education votes on MDC
proposal.
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Personnel Items
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
April-May,
2009
Upon SBE approval, MDC begins the BASSM implementation process including
preliminary Capital Outlay for equipment,
facility renovation, communication technology,
other equipment, including purchase of
information technology, and posting of
positions.
June 2009
MDC advises potential BAS-SM students to
complete general education, common
prerequisites and/or elective courses in Fall
2009.
MDC commences marketing campaign in the
MDC service area and conducts Town Hall
student and community meetings with industry
leaders. Marketing media includes billboards,
newsprint and radio. MDC begins accepting
applications for January 2010.
July, 2009
January, 2010
MDC library submits library resource
recommendations.
MDC begins ordering program equipment,
technology, and furniture, office and classroom
supplies.
Business faculty refine core courses by
developing syllabi, instructional materials,
including on-line course materials and
supplements, and finalizing faculty course
assignments.
MDC finalizes textbook selection.
MDC recruits, admits and advises new BASSM students.
MDC conducts orientation and advisement for
new students for January 2010.
MDC applies for Association of Collegiate
Business School and Programs (ACBSP)
membership.
MDC offers the first BAS-SM core courses.
March 2010
MDC conducts Student Services
August, 2009
SeptemberDecember,
2009
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MDC posts:
 1 Full Time Program
Manager
 1 Full Time doctoralprepared faculty
 1 FT academic advisor
 1 PT Library Support
Staff
MDC finalizes hiring of positions
for July 2009:
 1 Full Time Program
Manager
 1 Full Time doctoralprepared faculty
 1 FT academic advisor
 1 PT Library Support
Staff
N/A
N/A
MDC posts:
 1 Doctoral-prepared PT
faculty equivalent
N/A
April 2010
May/June 2010
July, 2010
July 2009-2010
August, 2010
SeptemberDecember,
2010
January, 2011
April, 2011
May/June,
2011
July 1, 2011
August, 2011
April – August
2012
September –
November,
2012
January 2013
recruitment/retention activities for
Summer/Fall 2010.
MDC conducts advisement workshops for
Summer/Fall 2010.
MDC admits BAS-SM students for Fall 2010
and conducts orientation/advisement activities.
MDC accepts applications for BAS-SM
students for Spring term 2011.
MDC conducts assessment of BAS-SM
program and submits annual status report to the
State.
MDC Facilities/Information Technology
Installation.
MDC enrolls second cohort of students in
supervision and management core courses.
MDC admits BAS-SM students for Spring
2009 and conducts orientation/advisement
activities.
MDC enrolls third cohort of students in
supervision and management core courses.
MDC submits candidacy application to
ACBSP
ACBSP assigns a mentor to MDC & provides
preliminary site visit request forms
MDC & mentor develop accreditation action
plan
MDC convenes planning committee for
ACBSP accreditation process.
MDC commences self-study
MDC admits BAS-SM students for Fall 2011
and conducts orientation/advisement activities.
MDC conducts assessment of BAS-SM
program and submits annual status report to the
State.
MDC graduates first BAS-SM candidates.
MDC completes self-study and submits to
ACBSP.
ACBSP assigns an evaluation site visit team
and team makes site visit (note: visits offered
only in the spring and fall).
The site team files its report with ACBSP
within two weeks after their visit.
ACBSP Board of Commissioners reviews the
self-study, evaluators’ reports and response by
the President at their meeting each November
(the week prior to Thanksgiving).
ACBSP provides conditions or notes related to
accreditation, giving MDC until June to
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N/A
N/A
MDC completes hiring of:
 1 Doctoral-prepared PT
faculty equivalent
N/A
N/A
N/A
MDC posts:
 PT faculty positions
equivalent to two full time
faculty
N/A
N/A
MDC completes hiring of:
 PT faculty positions
equivalent to two full time
faculty
N/A
N/A
N/A
achieve items noted.
July 1, 2013
May 2011-2013
July 1, 20132015
C.
MDC conducts assessment of BAS-SM
N/A
program and submits annual status report to the
State.
MDC annually admits BAS-SM students for
N/A
Fall semester and conducts
orientation/advisement activities.
MDC conducts assessment of BAS-SM
N/A
program and submits annual status report to the
State.
ANALYSIS OF WORKFORCE NEEDS/DEMANDS FOR THE
BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM
MDC School of Business collaborated with its local workforce investment board, chamber of
commerce, and business and industry partners to determine workforce baccalaureate degree
needs and demands. In addition, surveys of current students, alumni and employers were
conducted in cooperation with MDC’s Office of Institutional Research, (Appendices D – H, K).
MDC School of Business recognizes the need for supervisors and managers in a variety of
disciplines and is aware of the lack of college level supervision and management training
available for those outside of the business discipline. The proposed MDC BAS-SM degree
provides a unique combination of traditional classroom and hands-on, practical education
designed to produce supervisors and managers who are immediately employable. The MDC
BAS-SM will provide a simple transition and articulation for associate degree graduates to
achieve a four-year degree that will support higher paying careers and respond to the workforce
needs of Region 23. The MDC BAS-SM is designed to enhance and complete the career pathway
for Miami-Dade County Public School (MDCPS) students studying in various academies while
responding to the career education needs of associate degree graduates.
The BAS will also serve those currently in the workforce who need a baccalaureate to increase
career opportunities and wages. It is expected that students who would enroll in the BAS with a
major in Supervision and Management would come from a variety of areas as the degree is
designed to provide supervisory and managerial skills that can span disciplines. Supervisory and
managerial positions are not limited to a defined occupation or industry and industries that may
employ BAS-SM graduates are determined by several factors, including the discipline of the
technical course work selected by the student.
A 2010 workforce talent deficit is expected for most of the industrialized world. In the United
States, 79 million baby boomers will retire between 2010 and 2020, but according to 2005 U.S.
Census Bureau data, only 40 million members of Generations X and Y are set to replace them
(Gordon, 2007). In South Florida, from 2004 to 2012, more jobs will be generated due to job
separation, specifically through retirement and death, than will be generated by economic growth
(South Florida Workforce 2005, p. 19). These data are significant because they address the
potential supervisory and management level positions that will be opening in the next few years
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because of retirement. The proposed BAS-SM is designed to prepare workers to assume these
mid-level and upper-level positions.
According to Tulgan (2004), there is a definite need for trained managers and supervisors. An
“under-management epidemic is currently afflicting the workplace. The vast majority of those in
leadership and supervisory positions are failing to provide their direct reports with the most basic
elements of supervision” because most managers receive insufficient training in the best
techniques of effective supervision. In addition, the Society for Human Resource Management
(SHRM) 2006 HR Strategic Management Survey Report indicates that 74% of HR professionals
perceive leadership development as one of the core areas required for successful management.
Effective leadership is a key component of organizational success. With the impending
retirement of the baby boom generation, changing demographics and limited resources,
leadership development is rising to the top as an organizational priority. Corporate investment in
leadership development in 2000 was estimated at $50 billion (Lockwood, 2006). The MDC
BAS-SM will address the need for leadership skills in the workplace by preparing its students for
the real world practice of managing and supervising through internships and practical classroom
applications.
MDC School of Business conducted a multi-phase needs assessment to determine local
workforce baccalaureate needs and demands. The first phase consisted of extensive analysis of
local (Workforce Region 23), state, and national workforce data to identify current and projected
employment demands, as well as educational requirements for personnel in high-demand fields.
Resources included data disseminated by the Agency for Workforce Innovation Office of Labor
Market Services, Occupational Employment and Demand Publications, U.S. Bureau of Labor
statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, Regional Workforce Board, and local chambers of commerce.
This analysis was conducted to ensure that the region’s economy would sustain a strong demand
for graduates of the proposed program beyond the immediate future. Based on this analysis of
data, a strong and continuing need for supervisors and managers with baccalaureates was
identified. The second phase of this analysis consisted of determining the needs and demands of
local employers through surveys, discussions and interviews. The last phase consisted of
determining the need and demand for the proposed MDC BAS-SM among current students and
alumni.
Workforce Data
The MDC BAS-SM Planning Committee, prior to surveying students, alumni and employers,
first explored and analyzed relevant workforce data and statistics. Total employment in Miami
Dade and Monroe counties is expected to increase by 15,765 jobs annually until 2012. According
to the Florida Labor Market Statistics (FLMS, 2007) there are 33 different occupations in Region
23 that may be served by a BAS with a major in Supervision and Management and several of
these are considered among the Fastest-Growing Occupations and Occupations Gaining the Most
New Jobs between 2007 and 2015. Over two-thirds of the reported job vacancies (67.5%) in
Region 23 require education or training, with high school diploma and bachelor’s degrees being
the most frequently cited educational requirements (Agency for Workforce Innovation, 2006).
The Occupational Information Network (OIN, 2008) has identified specific employment fields
that would benefit from the proposed BAS with a major in Supervision and Management degree
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program including (1) Computer and Information Systems Managers, (2) Industrial Production
Managers, (3) Construction Managers, (4) Logisticians, (5) Business Teachers, Postsecondary,
(6) First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers and Repairers, (7) First-Line
Supervisors/ Managers of Production and Operating Workers. According to Florida Labor
Market Statistics (FLMS, 2007) these seven different occupations in Region 23 accounted for
13,615 jobs in 2007 and represent the potential openings for students who would benefit from the
MDC BAS-SM. It is anticipated there will be a 4.54% increase or 661 jobs resulting in 14,276 by
the year 2015.
According to South Florida Workforce (2005, p. 19), professional and business services, along
with health and education services, are expected to provide long-term growth trends for South
Florida and will generate more than half of all new jobs in South Florida between 2004-2012.
Professional and business services include professional, scientific, and technical services;
management of companies and enterprises; and administrative and support services. Health and
education services include privately owned establishments in the educational services sector and
the health care and social assistance sector. All of these growth areas have potential need for
managers and supervisors.
As illustrated in Table 5 below, the Targeted Occupations List (TOL) of Workforce Region 23
contains multiple supervisory and managerial positions that are classified as “high-skill, highwage” with growth rates ranging from .18 to 3.43% annually. These employments areas would
especially benefit from the proposed MDC BAS-SM degree program as the MDC BAS-SM
provides a new educational opportunity for those who already have the technical skills for
employment but need the managerial skills to advance. MDC currently offers associate degrees
which can provide the foundation for occupations listed on the Region 23 TOL and establish a
seamless transition from the associate degree to the MDC BAS-SM, which in turn would assist
the student in pursuing high skill, high wage jobs.
Table 5: High Skill, High Wage Jobs in Region 23
SOC Code
113011
113021
113031
471011
331021
371012
531031
491011
431011
511011
411012
411011
119051
111021
112021
119111
Title
Annual % Growth
Administrative Services Managers
2.09
CIS Managers
2.64
Financial Managers
1.54
First Line Supervisors, Construction
.66
First Line Supervisors, Firefighting
2.06
First Line Supervisors, Landscaping
2.47
First Line Supervisors, Material Moving
1.82
First Line Supervisors, Mechanics
1.15
First Line Supervisors, Office and Administration
1.00
First Line Supervisors, Production and Operations
.63
First Line Supervisors, Non-Retail Sales
.18
First Line Supervisors, Retail Sales
.96
Food Service Managers
1.32
General Managers
1.72
Marketing Managers
2.02
Medical and Health Services Managers
2.22
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119141
112022
119151
Property, Real Estate Managers
Sales Managers
Social and Community Managers
.32
1.86
3.43
Source: Workforce Florida, Targeted Occupations List for Region 23
The Agency for Workforce Innovation 2005 Labor Market Statistics & Employment Projections
from 2006 to 2014 documents a need for trained personnel in management statewide. The
proposed MDC BAS-SM targets supervisory and management positions in which a four-year
degree is a part of employment advancement criteria.
Florida Labor Market projections clearly demonstrate a need for varying levels of supervisors
and managers in multiple functional areas of organizations operating in a diverse number of
industries (FLMS, 2007). Demand for trained supervisors and managers is steadily increasing
and transcending many industries. According to the summer 2007 issue of Salary Survey, a
quarterly report published by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE),
competition for new bachelor degree graduates is fueling higher salary offers in many curriculum
areas. Nearly all business disciplines saw increases in starting salary offers of 2.3%, bringing the
average starting offer to $46,718 nationally (NACE, 2007).
Employer Needs
Members of the BAS Planning Committee (Appendix A) initially met with numerous business
leaders as part of a School of Business Advisory Board meeting. Advisory Board members were
asked to provide input on the need for a BAS with a major in Supervision and Management as
noted in meeting minutes (Appendix L). The Advisory Board expressed support for the degree
and notes that it provided opportunities for many current employees who failed to advance to
management positions due to lack of management skills. The School of Business Advisory
Board, whose membership (Appendix I) covers a variety of industries including health care,
accounting, hospitality, banking and financial services, serves as an instrument of curriculum
review and development.
To assess the needs of Miami-Dade County employers, Miami Dade College School of Business
Director, Dr. Stephanie Etter, and Dean of Workforce Management, Dr. Donna Jennings, met
with representatives from the South Florida Workforce Board. Dr. Etter, Ivan Figueroa,
Chairperson at the Kendall campus and Thania Rios, Chairperson at the Homestead campus, met
with members of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and conducted brief interviews with
several business leaders in regard to their current hiring practices, including intern needs, and the
need for baccalaureate-prepared applicants. Based on the response, it was determined that the
proposed MDC BAS-SM meets unmet educational needs of our local employers (Appendix J).
Employers responded with statements such as:
“The degree would provide employees with a career ladder and provide a way
for line level employees to advance. The practical, hands on approach to
management education is needed. ”
Julie Grimes
Owner, PH Hotels
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“The degree is very practical, in particular because someone can couple technical
expertise with a management background. My administrative team has technical
expertise that could be enhanced with management training.”
Lazaro Diaz
Owner & President
Finest Towing
“What’s absent from a lot of curriculum is performance management. If you
can teach students how to do this while in college, managers would be much
more prepared for the real world.”
Jose Diaz
Manager & Founder
Compass Office Solutions
“A bachelor’s degree is important to have when applying for management
positions.”
Jack Lowell,
Vice Chairman
Flagler Development Group
In addition to the interviews, employer surveys were sent via e-mail to 99 Region 23 employers.
There were 63 responses, of which three were also contacted by phone at the suggestion of Barry
Johnson, President & CEO of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and a member of the
School of Business Advisory Board. The survey was open for response from January 25 –
February 14, 2008, and survey responses were analyzed and reported by MDC’s Office of
Institutional Research (MDC IR, Employer, 2008), Appendix K.
Of the 63 employers who responded, 71% (45) reported that there were positions in their
organizations for which a baccalaureate degree with a major in Supervision and Management
would be desirable. As illustrated in Table 6, when evaluating applications for supervisory and
management positions, 57% (36) would rather hire a baccalaureate-prepared worker over any
other educational level, including individuals with master’s degrees (MDC IR, Employer, 2008).
Table 6: Employers Degree Preference When Hiring
Comments were also solicited from employers during the survey and many offered
recommendations for the proposed curriculum or overall support for the degree. These
anonymous comments included:
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“I assist clients in their hiring, and I can think of some businesses that would be a
good fit for this degree. I think what you're doing is a great thing, it is practical.
Negotiation skills and customer service skills are very much needed!”
“How to manage performance is absent from most management curriculums.
Teaching how to establish measurable goals and manage those expectations/goals
would be a great addition to the skills of future managers.”
“I think this is a very good idea and in my opinion you will receive positive
feedback if this type of degree is implemented.”
The current global-work environment requires highly adaptable employees with a broad base of
knowledge and skills. MDC interactions with South Florida businesses and the percentage
reporting that baccalaureate-prepared employees are desirable (73%), confirm that business
leaders recognize the importance of continued employee education and training and not only
believe that supervisors and managers must understand industry-specific occupational skills and
technology but must also be effective in leading employees, managing resources and performing
in multiple roles within an organization. The proposed MDC BAS-SM degree is designed to
meet these criteria.
In July 2008, MDC School of Business requested letters from area businesses and agencies as
documentation of support for the proposed MDC BAS-SM. As seen in Table 7, we received 29
letters in response to this request and the letters provide further evidence of the overwhelming
support we have from local Workforce Region 23 businesses for the MDC BAS-SM. Comments
include:
“As both an advisory board member and the incoming chair for the Center for Financial
Training (CFT), I have witnessed first-hand the quality of the programs your institution
offers…The scope of the program is comprehensive, provides a hands-on, pragmatic
approach to management education, and may be able to provide several internship
opportunities each year for students in the program.”
Juan del Busto
MDC School of Business
Advisory Board Member
“Within our organization we have numerous employees that could benefit from
this degree.”
Frank C. Bocanegra, Major
Town of Miami Lakes Commander
“It is with great pleasure that I inform you that the Town of Miami Lakes supports
the College’s request.”
Alex Rey, Town of Miami Lakes
“The addition of this bachelor’s degree at Miami Dade College will provide
increased opportunities for our workforce to prepare for career advancement,
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possibly decreasing the need for employers to seek talent from outside the
organization or the local area.”
Graylyn Swilley
Executive Director
Visitor Industry Council
“State Farm is committed to the life long learning of its employees…The addition
of this bachelor’s degree at Miami Dade College will provide increased
opportunities for our workforce.”
Barbara R. Carr
Vice President – Agency
State Farm, Miami Leadership Office
“We are aware of the shortage of bachelor’s prepared workers in Workforce Region
23 and believe this degree to be a positive, proactive step in meeting the needs of
local employers.”
Nick Alonso, Jr.
Vice President, COO
Career XChange, Inc.
“Zubi advertising believes in the proposed hands-on, pragmatic approach to
management education. Many of our current supervisory and management staff
would also be able to serve as mentors or guest speakers for the program.”
Michelle Zubizarreta
Chief Administrative Office,
Zubi Advertising
“Miami Dade College has a history of meeting the educational needs of its
community and responding to the needs of the local workforce. We confidently
support you in this important endeavor.”
Nelson M. Alemany
Executive Vice President
City National Bank
“It is with great pleasure that I inform you that Aventura Hospital and Medical
Center supports the College’s request. [This degree] will provide increased
opportunities for our workforce to prepare for career advancement, possibly
decreasing the need for employers to seek talent from outside the local area.”
Lester R. Eljaiek, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Aventura Hospital and Medical Center
“As advisors to other businesses in South Florida we appreciate the efforts of
Miami Dade College to respond to the workforce needs of our business community.
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Our ability to succeed in an increasingly competitive global environment hinges on
the quality of our workforce.”
Manuel Lasaga, Ph.D.
President
Strategic Information Analysis, Inc.
“The NFTE South Florida currently has over 2,600 students enrolled in its
entrepreneurship programs in partnership with Miami Dade Public Schools. Upon
graduation, the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Supervision and
Management will offer them an ideal opportunity to continue their studies…”
Alice Horn
Executive Director
NFTE South Florida
“We are acutely aware of the number of employers within our local workforce that
have the technical skills to perform well on the job but lack the leadership and
supervisory skills needed to progress in a career ladder.”
Craig Wilson, JD, Ph.D.
Founder & President
Starworks Interactive
“As a retail complex, we are acutely aware of the number of employees within
our local workforce that have the technical skills to perform well on the job but
lack the leadership and supervisory skills needed to progress in a career ladder.
This degree is a step in the right direction.”
Julie Goldman
General Manager, Falls (Simon Malls)
“Mercantil Commercebank is committed to the life long learning of its employees
and looks to promote from within whenever possible.”
Maria Gonzalez
VP People and Organizational Development Manager
Mercantil Commercebank
“Wise leaders and managers know that there must be a commitment to the life long
learning of employees.”
Yvette Miley
VP, News Director
WTVJ, Subsidiary of the National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
“Congratulations on taking the initiative to provide another rung on the career
ladder to success.”
Jeanne Westphal
Director
The Hospitality Institute
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“Historically, we have had an excellent relationship with Miami Dade College and
feel that this proposed degree can only strengthen our ties.”
Roberto Pelaez
Market President
Bank of Florida South East
“It is with great pleasure that I inform you that the Greater Miami Convention and
Visitors Bureau fully support the college’s request…
“There are multiple positions within our organization where an applied degree in
supervision and management would make a candidate desirable.”
Alvin L. West
CFO & SVP, Finance & Administration
Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau
“Our regions employers rely on the availability of a skilled and prepared work
force in South Florida and we appreciate the need for a hands-on, pragmatic
education to prepare employees to become supervisors and managers. We are
aware of the shortage of bachelors prepared workers in Region 23 and believe
this degree to be a positive and proactive step in meeting the needs of local
employers and providing our workers with a real opportunity to advance from
entry level employment to positions that can assist our region’s workers in
achieving economic stability.”
Rick Beasley
Executive Director
South Florida Workforce Investment Board
“We are acutely aware of the number of employees within our local workforce that
have the technical skills to perform well on the job but lack the leadership and
supervisory skills needed to progress in a career ladder. This degree is a step in the
right direction…We have within our membership many financial services
institutions that could benefit from this degree.”
Connie Laguna
Executive Director
South Florida Center for Financial Training
“Chamber South is committed to improving the quality of life for all residents of
Greater South Dade and believes the addition of this bachelor’s degree program will
provide increased opportunities for our workforce and employers to increase career
advancement locally.”
Mary Scott Russell
President, Chamber South
Copies of complete letters can be found in Appendix M.
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Table 7: List of Support Letters from Region 23 Employers:
Name of Individual
Juan del Busto
Major Frank C.
Bocanegra
Alex Rey
Timothy M. Nardi
Graylyn Swilley
Barbara R. Carr
Nick Alonso, Jr.
Michael Ciceron
Michelle Zubizarreta
Nelson Alemany
Lester R. Eljaiek, CPA
James Forbes
Betty Thomas
Manuel Lasaga
Alice Horn
Cheryl Rees
Eloina Franco-Espinosa
Craig Wilson
Julie Goldman
Maria Gonzalez
Yvette Miley
Jesús R. Capó
Jeanne Westphal
Roberto Pelaez
Israel Velasco
Alvin L. West
Rick Beasley
Connie Laguna
Mary Scott Russell
Company
Member of Advisory Board (MDC)
MDPD- Town of Miami Lakes Commander
Manager—Town of Miami Lakes
The Shore Club
Executive Director—Visitor Industry Council
Vice President (Agency)—State Farm
Vice President, COO—Career XChange, Inc.
Elite Business Group
Chief Administrative Officer – Zubi Advertising
Executive Vice President – City National Bank
Chief Financial Officer—Aventura Hospital and Medical
Center
Forbes Photography
Administrative Office Solutions
President – StratInfo
Executive Director, NFTE South Florida
Senior Vice President - Ocean Bank
Deputy Managing Director – Banco Santander
International
Founder – Starworks Interactive
Simon Properties, Falls Shopping Center
VP People & Organizational Development Manager –
Mercantil Commercebank
VP, News Director—NBC 6
VP, CIO—El Dorado Furniture
Director—The Hospitality Institute
Market President – Bank of Florida South East
Region Executive-Banco Popular
CFO & SVP, Finance & Administration Greater Miami
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Executive Director, South Florida Workforce Investment
Board
Executive Director, Center for Financial Training
President, Chamber South
Student & Alumni Data
The MDC BAS-SM Planning Committee, in cooperation with the MDC Office of Institutional
Research, conducted surveys of current students and alumni to identify the need for the proposed
program (Appendices D, E, G & H). The online student survey was sent via email by the
Director of the School of Business to 5,962 students enrolled in related programs. The survey
was open for responses from January 17 – 29, 2008 and received 301 responses. Survey
responses were analyzed and reported by MDC’s Office of Institutional Research (MDC IR,
Student, 2008).
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Student Data
The student survey had 301 respondents but not all answered every question. As shown in Tables
8 and 9, 96% (187 of 298) of respondents indicated they are planning to pursue a bachelor’s
degree and 80% (232 of 290) indicated they would enroll in the BAS program if offered at MDC.
Table 8: Students Planning to Pursue Baccalaureates
Table 9: Students who would enroll in BAS-SM at MDC
Although students have many reasons why they would select MDC for the MDC BAS-SM over
other colleges, according to survey data, as illustrated in Table 10 below, the top four ways MDC
excels over colleges with similar programs are (MDC IR, Student, 2008):




cost
location
flexibility in scheduling courses
faculty
Table 10: Student Reasons Why MDC Excels Over Others
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When asked to indicate the Florida school they would most likely attend to earn a BAS- SM,
45% (122 of 271) of respondents indicated that MDC would be their first choice (MDC IR,
Student, 2008).
Table 11: Students Preferred School for BAS-SM studies
While we did not solicit comments from students as part of the student survey, Dr. Stephanie
Etter, Director of the School of Business, received follow up e-mails from interested students.
Some comments from these emails include:
“I think it’s a great idea! I graduated Miami Dade College and I am currently enrolled in
FIU, but I am having trouble with the schedules because I work full-time and tuition cost
so much more…”
“I’m very interested and would like to know if it’s happening soon. I recently graduated
from MDC and I’m starting at FIU in March but if I could do it here, it would be
awesome.”
“I am most definitely interested in this proposed program. I enjoyed and profited from
the classes that I took at MDC to finally receive my AA (after a 30-year break in taking
classes!), and would definitely enroll in any bachelor business program at MDC.”
Alumni Data
The alumni survey was sent via e-mail to 1,461 alumni who graduated from related MDC
programs between 2004 & 2007 (Appendix H). The survey was open for response from January
18 – February 5, 2008 and received 146 responses. Survey responses were analyzed and reported
by MDC’s Office of Institutional Research (MDC IR, Alumni, 2008)
According to alumni survey data, 97% (142) of the alumni respondents had not yet completed a
bachelor’s degree, while 87% (127) of alumni respondents said that they would enroll in the
MDC BAS-SM program if offered by MDC (Table 12).
Table 12: Percentage of Potential Alumni Enrollment
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The survey data also showed the top four ways alumni believe MDC excels over colleges with
similar programs are (MDC IR, Alumni, 2008):
 cost
 location
 flexibility in scheduling courses
 faculty
Table 13: Alumni Reasons Why MDC Excels Over Others
According to Hoffman-Marr (2005), education has become the single most important factor in
determining one’s standard of living and income potential. A person’s level of education is a
predictor of earnings—the more education, the larger the earnings potential. Adults ages 25–34
with a bachelor's degree or higher have higher median earnings than their peers with less
education (The Condition of Education, 2007). Miami-Dade and Monroe counties are facing a
potential critical shortage in baccalaureate-prepared workers through the year 2020 (South
Florida Workforce 2005, p. 29) as more than 80% of Miami-Dade County’s population, age 25
and over, lack a four-year degree (MDC Institutional Research, Kendall, 2006, p. 16). As shown
Table 14 below, in 2006 the median earnings of males with an associate’s degree were $40,217.
Males who completed a bachelor’s degree earned a median of $55,446, a difference of 37.8%.
For women, receiving an associate’s degree resulted in median earnings of $26,300. Women
with a bachelor’s degree had median earnings of $36,875, resulting in a 40.2% increase income
(Income, Earnings and Poverty, 2007). Therefore, providing MDC students the opportunity to
earn a baccalaureate would contribute to the number of students that would obtain a higher
degree and ultimately contribute to their potential for economic self-sufficiency.
Table 14: Differences in Earnings: Gender & Education
Male
Female
Associate’s Degree 40,217 26,300
Bachelors Degree
55,446 36,875
% Difference
37.8% 40.2%
Of the total 12,039 undergraduate students majoring in Business at MDC, 10,159 (84.3%) are
minorities. This is reflective of the overall demographics of MDC, which show that 87.1% of
MDC students are minorities (MDC Facts in Brief, 2008).
Based on the number of current students reporting an interest in enrolling, the workforce-driven
BAS-SM will provide opportunities for minority, low-income and working students who may
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have limited education options. As shown in Tables 15 & 16 below, Miami Dade College
graduates more minority students than any other institution of higher education in the nation
(Miami Dade College, 2006). Minority students have accounted for about half of the growth in
associate's and bachelor's degrees earned between 1976–77 and 2004–05, and for 73% of the
increase in the number of first-professional degrees earned (The Condition of Education, 2007).
According to the 2000 census, the most recent census available, of Miami’s 2,253,352 residents,
57% are Hispanic, 24% are non-Hispanic White and 19% are Non-Hispanic Black (demographic
Profile Miami-Dade County, 2003).
Table 15: Associate Degrees Awarded Nationally to Hispanics (2006-2007)
College
Miami Dade College (FL)
El Paso Community College (TX)
South Texas Community College (TX)
East Los Angeles College (CA)
Texas Southmost College (TX)
(Miami Dade College Fact Book, 2007-8)
Number of Hispanic Graduates
4,010
1,560
1,292
840
839
Table 16: Associate Degrees Awarded Nationally to African-Americans (2006-2007)
College
Miami Dade College (FL)
American Intercontinental University (On-line)
Central Texas College (TX)
Community College of Philadelphia (PA)
CUNY-Borough Manhattan Community
College (NY)
(Miami Dade College Fact Book, 2007-8)
Number of African- American
Graduates
1,219
1,089
753
715
714
School of Business enrollment is composed of students taking a variety of courses ranging from
accounting to management to marketing during the day, evening, weekend and online at six
different campuses. Research shows that the majority of students in the School of Business
obtain an Associate in Arts degree in Business Administration and continue their education
toward a baccalaureate degree. The proposed MDC BAS-SM would not only provide an
additional opportunity for these students, but it would also make available a baccalaureate
program to those students who have earned AS degrees or who did not major in business.
On average, the School of Business has 25,000 registered credit hours each semester (MDC,
2008). Although enrollment fluctuates, MDC School of Business is currently seeing an increase
in enrollment of approximately 2% when comparing the 2006 – 2007 to 2007-2008 school years.
Local four-year institutions that offer business degrees in Management consistently maintain
significant enrollment in the discipline, as many students continue to higher-level degrees. This
is reflected in the business undergraduate student enrollment among private and public
universities in Region 23 as illustrated in Table 17, below (FBG, 2007, ICUF, 2007). The strong
enrollments at both MDC and other regional institutions provide further evidence of the demand
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for degrees in business related disciplines such as management. The BAS-MS would provide an
additional educational opportunity within Region 23 to earn a baccalaureate degree.
Table 17: Business Undergraduate Enrollment
Institution
Barry University
Saint Thomas University
University of Miami
Florida International University
Miami Dade College
Business Undergraduate FTE (Fall 2006)
362
482
1,932
7,559
12,039
Eighty-four percent (84%) of MDC School of Business A.A. graduates are likely to attend a
State university institution. Florida International University (FIU) is the school MDC students
are most likely to transfer to, with 57.9% of MDC A.A. graduates continuing their education at
FIU in 2004, the most recent data available (MDC, IR, Tracking MDC Graduates, 2006).
According to Tyko, 2008:
Among the state's 11 public universities, preliminary estimates show
17,000 students might be turned away in the fall. State education group
ENLACE Florida, or Engaging Latino Communities for Education,
painted a gloomy picture in a report released this month called "Higher
Education in Florida on the Brink”. The report predicts that as many as
60,000 Florida students could get shut out of state universities during the
next few years because of the enrollment caps and budget cuts. While
ENLACE specializes in Hispanic education issues, the report studies the
potential effects on all college-bound students. The report warns there
may not even be space for all community college graduates or Bright
Futures scholarship recipients, two groups traditionally guaranteed
spots in the state university system.
The focus on workforce skills and applied management practices in the proposed MDC BAS-SM
degree will provide an opportunity for AS, AAS and AA students to transfer associate degree
credits to a four-year program. The MDC BAS-SM offers opportunity for students with varied
technical backgrounds to enter supervision and management careers outside the business
discipline.
As evidenced in Table 18 below, Miami Dade College provides one of the most affordable and
accessible educational opportunities in South Florida. Many students have financial constraints
that dictate whether they are able to achieve their educational goals when paying tuition or
seeking educational opportunities when transferring to other upper level institutions. Thirty-five
(35%) of the students served by MDC are classified as below federal poverty level and 57% of
MDC students are low-income (2006 MDC Fact book). Due to the difference in institutional
costs, the development of the MDC BAS-SM program at MDC will provide a unique
opportunity for students from low-income families. In addition, MDC offers flexible course
scheduling options, including online courses. The number and scheduling of online courses
MDC School of Business
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varies based on student demand. Online courses are asynchronous, allowing students to work at
their own pace and on their own schedule. The proposed BAS degree makes continued education
possible for these students by allowing them to continue working to meet their financial
obligations while attending the program.
Table 18: Comparison of Tuition Costs at South Florida Colleges & Universities 2007-2008
Institution
Estimated BAS In-State Tuition Cost
(exclusive of room and board and other fees)
Florida International University
$14,747
Saint Thomas University
$78,720
Barry University
$102,000
University of Miami
$139,336
Miami Dade College
$ 9,729
Source: Corresponding Institution Web Sites
Potential Enrollments
The proposed BAS-SM degree is designed to allow AAS, AS or AA graduates the opportunity to
pursue a baccalaureate degree and students holding an associate’s degree are potential candidates
for the BAS-SM program. Table 19 represents a conservative estimate of the projected 3-year
enrollment of the proposed BAS-SM program based on the current student and alumni interest
suggested by the survey data (Appendices D-E, G-H).
Table 19: Projected 3-year Enrollment for the BAS-SM
2009-2010
New
Returning
Total
Graduated
2010- 2011
2009-2 2009-3
2010-1 2010-2
2010-3
Jan-10
May-10 Aug-10
Jan-11
May-11
35
48
35
27
75
75
75
2011 - 2012
2011-1
Aug-11
50
52
102
2011-2
Jan-12
2011-3
May-12
102
102
20
Communication with Region 23 Colleges and Universities:
In compliance with the State Board of Education Baccalaureate Program Proposal for
Community Colleges guidelines, Dr. Norma Martin Goonen, Provost, Academic and Student
Affairs, Miami Dade College, notified local higher education institutions of Miami Dade
College's intent to submit baccalaureate program proposals to the State Board on July 15, 2008
(Appendix N). Barry University, Florida International University, St. Thomas University and the
University of Miami were provided with a copy of the curriculum guide and a summary of the
proposed Bachelor of Applied Science with a major in Supervision and Management. As of the
submission date of this proposal, there has been no response to the correspondence.
D.
ALIGNMENT WITH K-20 GOALS AND STRATEGIC IMPERATIVES
The Miami Dade College BAS-SM program proposal aligns with the Florida Department of
Education (FLDOE) K-20 strategic plan’s mission, goals and strategic Imperatives.
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The Mission of Florida's K-20 Education System states:
Increase the proficiency of all students within one seamless, efficient system,
by providing them with the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills
through learning opportunities and research valued by students, parents,
and communities, and to maintain an accountability system that measures
student progress toward the following goals. (State Board of Education,
2008)
Miami Dade College offers affordable, high quality, workforce programs for the South Florida
community. The addition of the BAS with a major in Supervision and Management degree at
MDC will offer increased access and new educational opportunities. Graduates who have
completed either an Associate in Science (AS), Applied Associate in Science (AAS) or Associate
in Arts (AA) degree and completed prerequisite requirements, can easily transition to complete
the BAS with a major in Supervision and Management. The proposed BAS – SM has been
developed to provide students with a seamless, efficient, low cost and workforce driven program.
This is reinforced by aligning the program with FLDOE Goals and Imperatives.
Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) K-20 Goals
1. Highest Student Achievement:
Miami Dade College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
as a Level 2 institution, which authorizes the offering of baccalaureate and associate degrees.
SACS accreditation standards provide quality assurance for the BAS degree in Management and
Supervision. The proposed BAS promotes high student achievement and ensures a quality
program by meeting SACS standards as well as other internal program reviews required by
MDC. MDC will not terminate any existing Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree as a
result of the MDC BAS-SM proposal.
2. Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access:
The proposed BAS with a major in Supervision and Management will provide increased access
and seamless articulation for:
a. Students from low-income families who cannot afford high tuition costs.
b. Students in need of flexible scheduling and convenient locations. MDC has eight
strategically located campuses and regularly offers courses during days, evenings and
weekends. Courses are also available online through Virtual College.
c. Graduates of associate degree programs who want to continue their education at
Miami Dade College.
d. Graduates of varied associate degree programs that do not provide transferrable credit
or seamless admission into business bachelor degrees.
e. Working professionals who wish to further their education.
As noted in Table 18, MDC provides affordable and accessible educational opportunities to
Region 23 and serves a significant number of low-income students. Fifty-seven (57%) are
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classified as low income and 35% are classified below the poverty level for their household size
(Table 20).
Table 20: Low Income Student Population
Miami Dade College works with established high schools to transition students from high school
to college. Opportunities for students begin in 11th grade dual enrollment classes. Current law
allows for any course in the Statewide Course Numbering System, with the exception of
remedial courses and Physical Education skills courses, to be offered as dual enrollment.
Consequently, the education opportunity may begin as early as 11th grade (Dual Enrollment),
continue through the first two years of college and end with the receipt of a BAS –SM. The BAS
degree streamlines the educational process for the traditional and non-traditional student to
obtain an associate and a baccalaureate degree.
3.
Skilled Workforce and Economic Development:
The MDC BAS-SM is designed to meet the diversified workforce needs of South Florida. As
previously mentioned, MDC provides post-secondary education opportunities for South Florida
and graduates more minority students than any other institution of higher education in the nation.
(Miami Dade College, 2006) and MDC provides one of the most affordable and accessible
educational opportunities in South Florida. The proposed MDC BAS-SM program will enable
MDC to provide increased access for these minority groups and provide them the opportunity to
obtain hands-on skills that enable them to join the skilled workforce, thus enhancing and
contributing to meeting the diversified workforce needs of the community and the economic
development of South Florida.
Additionally, MDC graduates a significant number of female students as illustrated in Table 21
below. Miami-Dade County is made up of a 51.5% female population (US Census Quick-facts,
2008) and MDC graduated 57% females in 2006-2007.
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Table 21: Degrees Awarded 2006-2007
4. Quality, Efficient Services:
Miami Dade College has an existing infrastructure that is able to support the addition and
facilitation of the proposed BAS. The admissions, financial aid, advising, testing, student
activities and all essential support services that are necessary for student success, currently exist
and will be available to all students enrolled in the BAS–SM program.
Students will be able to register on all eight campuses or through web-based registration. As
illustrated in Tables 22-25 below, students and alumni prefer a variety of scheduling options,
both on-campus and online (Appendices D, H). Day, evening and weekend courses are currently
available and online upper-division courses will be created to provide convenient scheduling
options.
Table 22: Student On-Campus Scheduling Preference
Table 23: Alumni On-Campus Scheduling Preference
Table 24: Student Preference for Online Classes
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Table 24: Student Preference for Online Classes
Table 25: Alumni Preference for Online Classes
Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) K-20 Imperatives
In addition to aligning with the Florida Department of Education K-20 Mission and Goal
statements, the proposed MDC BAS-SM degree is designed to align with the Strategic Plan
Imperatives as follows:
Set, Align, and Apply Academic Curricular and Testing Standards:
Students will be required to meet all baccalaureate admission standards, including foreign
language, College-Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) requirements, and minimum grade
point averages. MDC additionally conducts program reviews as stipulated by MDC Policies and
regional and professional accreditation requirements.
Improve Student Rates of Learning:
Miami Dade College has extensive experience using varied academic student support
services in order to improve student rates of learning. The proposed MDC BAS-SM degree will
address this imperative by developing and implementing plans to annually increase over the first
five years:




The number of associate graduates who enroll in the BAS -SM program.
The number of students retained in the MDC BAS-SM program.
The number of completions in the MDC BAS-SM program.
The number and quality options of program internships.
Increase the Quantity and Improve the Quality of Education Options:
Miami Dade College is a leader in providing higher education opportunities for many
non-traditional South Florida students. The proposed BAS-SM is designed as a workforce-driven
program that will provide opportunities for minority, low-income and working students who may
not have other educational options. The program will provide graduates with a combination of
classroom knowledge and practical strategies and increase the number of baccalaureate prepared
students who can influence the quality of supervision and management within local businesses
and industry.
Align Workforce Education Programs with Skill Requirements of the New Economy:
The curriculum was developed and aligned with the training and skill requirements identified by
the surveyed employers and Advisory Board, and in conjunction with State of Florida and
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) baccalaureate requirements. MDC School
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of Business has a Business Advisory Committee that meets regularly and aides in the
development and review of curriculum to align with current workforce needs. The membership
of the committee is comprised of a broad range of industries in the South Florida Community
and has assisted in the development of the proposed MDC BAS-SM. This program will meet the
needs of the workforce by educating students through blending theoretical knowledge and
practical application. Graduates will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills to
succeed as managers or supervisors at many organizational levels within the dynamic and global
workforce environment.
Align Financial Resources with Performance
MDC School of Business will provide its advisory committee with information regarding
accountability measures and processes. Recruitment and retention of students will be monitored
to ensure that student learning and educational needs are met. The annual budget process and the
five-year program review process as well as SACS and ACBSP accreditation reviews, and the
Florida State Board of Education annual report will ensure that resources address program
performance.
Coordinate Efforts to Improve Higher Student Learning:
MDC will continue utilizing existing articulation agreements and facilitate new agreements as
appropriate. Student support services will be coordinated to ensure student success in the MDC
BAS-SM program. MDC has a good working relationship with Miami-Dade County Public
Schools and it is expected that a smooth transition for students matriculating from high school to
the associate’s level to the baccalaureate level will be implemented.
E.
Program Title
C.I.P. Code
Department
General Education
Requirements
Total Credits
Common Course Prerequisites
ACADEMIC CONTENT AND CURRICULUM
Bachelor of Applied Science with a major in Supervision
and Management
52.0299
School of Business
36 credit hours
120
None
Program Description
The proposed BAS with a major in Supervision and Management will be managed within the
School of Business at Miami Dade College. The program is 120 credit hours comprised of 60
credit hours at the lower division and 60 credit hours at the upper division. The upper division
consists of 39 supervision and management core courses (including the internship) and 21
elective credits. The upper division coursework incorporates experiential learning through
internships, applied course work and an applied capstone project. The proposed Classification of
Instructional Programs (CIP) Code is 52.0299.
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The purpose of the Bachelor of Applied Science degree with a major in Management and
Supervision is to provide an affordable opportunity for students to complete a baccalaureate
degree designed to equip the graduate with skills necessary to meet the demands of the current
workforce. The graduate of the Bachelor of Applied Science with a major in Supervision and
Management will not only have the theoretical knowledge, but the practical skills to succeed as a
manager or supervisor in the dynamic and global business environment.
The curriculum was developed utilizing extensive input from School of Business faculty, college
administrators and workforce representatives to ensure that students acquire the most current
management expertise and techniques. Upper division course work includes a variety of
supervisory and management related courses such as human resource management, leadership,
organizational behavior, strategic management, customer relations and strategic decision-making
(Appendix U).
Learning Outcomes & Upper Division Course Work
As noted on Table 26 below, the BAS-SM curriculum includes 21 credits of electives, permitting
Associate in Science graduates an appropriate opportunity to complete the general education
courses and allowing Associate in Arts graduates the opportunity to complete credits in an
occupational/technical area, e.g., hospitality, computer science, business, web design, etc.
Table 26: BAS-SM Curriculum Guide
Bachelor in Applied Science
Supervision and Management
C.I.P. 52.0299
The Bachelor of Applied Science with a major in Supervision and Management provides an opportunity for students completing
an associate’s degree to seamlessly complete a Bachelor’s degree. Graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Science with a major in
Supervision and Management will be prepared with the abilities and skills needed to succeed as a manager or supervisor in the
dynamic and global business environment. The Bachelor of Applied Science with a major in Management and Supervision
prepares graduates with the hands-on training necessary to meet workforce demands.
Course
Course Title
LOWER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS – 36
General Education
Communications – 6 Credits Required
ENC 1101
English Composition 1
ENC 1102
English Composition 2
Oral Communication – 3 Credits Required
Select 3 Credits from the following
SPC 1026
Fundamentals of Speech Communications
*Recommended
Humanities – 6 Credits Required
Group A– Select 3 Credits
PHI 2604
Critical Thinking/Ethics*
*(Recommended)
*AND*
Group B – Select 3 Credits
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Credits
Pre-/Co-Requisites
3
3
Pre-Req ENC 1101
3
3
3
Pre-Req ENC 1102
Behavioral and Social Science – 6 Credits Required
Group A – Select 3 Credits
CLP 1006
Psychology of Personal Effectiveness*
OR
PSY 2012
Introduction to Psychology*
*Recommended
*AND*
Group B – Select 3 Credits:
ECO 2013
Principles of Economics (Macro)*
*Recommended
3
3
Natural Science – 6 Credits Required
Group A – Select 3 Credits
*AND*
Group B – Select 3 Credits
3
3
Mathematics – 6 Credits Required
Select 6 Credits
QMB 2100
Basic Business Statistics*
MAC 1105
College Algebra*
*(Recommended)
3
3
General Education Elective – 3 Credits Required
See Advisor for Approved Selection
3
LOWER DIVISION ELECTIVES – 24 Credits Required
Common Core – 4 Credits Recommended
ACG 2021
Financial Accounting
3
Electives
21
Course
Course Title
Credits
Pre-/Co-Requisites
UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS – 60 Credits Required
Supervision and Management Core Requirements – 25 Credits Required
MAN 3065
Business Ethics
MAN 3240
Organizational Behavior
MAN 3025
Organization Management
MAN 4120
Leadership Challenges and Supervision
MAN 4162
Customer Relations for Managers
MAN 3301
Human Resource Management
MAN 3XXX
Applied Case Studies in Management
MAN 4900
Capstone Project in Supervision & Management
Discipline Content Core – 11 Credits Required
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
Pre-Req MAN 2021
Pre-Req MAN 2021
Pre-Req MAN 2021
Senior Status or perm of Dept Chair
Senior Status or perm of Dept Chair
Pre-Req MAN 2021
Pre-Req MAN 2021
Senior Status or perm of Dept Chair
FIN XXXX
3
Finance for Non-financial Managers
ISM 4011 Introduction to Management Information Systems
GEB 4891
Strategic Management Decision Making
Internship – 03 Credits Required
4
4
Pre-Req ACG 2071 and QMB 2100 or
STA 2023
Senior Status or perm of Dept Chair
Senior Status or perm of Dept Chair
MAN 4941
3
Senior Status or perm of Dept Chair
Management Internship
Elective – 21 Credits
MAN 2021
Principles of Management
3
**Electives
18
**Electives may be technical courses for students with an AA and general education courses for students with an AS
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TOTAL CREDITS
General Education Requirements.................................................................................................................................36cr.
Lower Division Elective .............................................................................................................................................24 cr.
Upper Division Requirements .....................................................................................................................................60 cr.
Total.......................................................................................................................................................................... 120 cr.
Computer Competency: By the 16th earned college level credit (excluding EAP and college preparatory courses), a student
must take the Computer Competency Test and pass
Or
By the 31st earned college level credit (excluding EAP and college preparatory courses), a student must pass CGS 1060, an
equivalent continuing education or vocational credit course or retest with a passing score on the Computer Competency Test.
Foreign Language: Students admitted to the baccalaureate degree program without meeting the foreign language admission
requirement of at least 2 courses (8-10 credit hours) of sequential foreign language at the secondary level or the equivalent of
such instruction at the postsecondary level must earn such credits prior to graduation.
Students must complete the CLAST or obtain the necessary waiver.
Additional Information:
Students entering with an AS or AAS degree may have more than 24 elective credits and may need additional General Education
credits to meet the 36 General Education credits required for the baccalaureate degree. Students entering with an AA degree may
need additional electives to provide appropriate background for the baccalaureate program.
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 is required for graduation.
Students must successfully complete 30 semester hours of 3000-4000 level course work.
Students should check their individualized Degree Audit Report to determine the specific graduation policies in effect for their
program of study for the year and term they entered Miami Dade. This outline includes current graduation requirements.
The final responsibility for meeting graduation requirements rests with the student.
Based on input from faculty and the School of Business Advisory Board, a four-year advising
sheet map was developed for the AA to BAS, AAS to BAS and AS to BAS (Appendices P, Q,
R). The upper-division supervision and management courses (39 semester hours) provide
students with a general but comprehensive understanding and command of practical management
and supervisory skills. Upper division courses were developed with the input of faculty and the
guidance of the Advisory Board. Course descriptions for the MDC BAS-SM can be found in
Appendix O.
The MDC BAS-SM will require an internship (MAN 4941) to obtain practical experience and a
culminating Capstone Project (MAN 4900) designed to integrate pragmatic skills needed on the
job. Based on discussions with industry representative and support letters received, students will
also have the opportunity to attend meetings and forums with the School of Business Advisory
Board and various representatives from business groups, such as the local Chambers of
Commerce. MDC School of Business has met with several local businesses, including
representatives on the advisory board, regarding internship needs and is confident that sufficient
internship sites will be secured in various industries, such as service enterprises, financial
institutions and hotels. Currently, the internal MDC job posting system shows more than 50
employers actively seeking interns in areas related to supervision and management. Once the
MDC BAS-SM program is implemented, MDC expects an increase of employer interest and
involvement.
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The expected specific learning outcomes of the MDC BAS-SM program are outlined in Table 27
below:
Table27: Program Outcomes
1
3
Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills applicable to management of a business or
industry.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly using business and management
terminology.
Apply human resource concepts to manage professional and business environments.
4
Value diversity and apply diversity concepts to function in today’s global business climate.
5
8
Demonstrate skill in the use of technology and computer software applications needed to
function in today’s high tech business environment.
Demonstrate skill in financial, accounting, and statistical applications needed to make
decisions and plans in an ever-changing economy.
Apply business ethics and understand how they are enforced and communicated in the
modern business environment.
Demonstrate leadership skills needed to plan, organize, and manage a business enterprise.
9
Perform in team settings to solve problems and make decisions.
2
6
7
Program Goal:
Combine general business and management education with real world application to prepare
students to advance their careers by moving into management and leadership roles in the industry.
In addition to the BAS-SM program outcomes above, Miami Dade College has defined 10
Learning Outcomes that are incorporated throughout each curriculum offered at MDC. These are
outline and mapped to the upper division BAS-SM in Table 28 below.
Assessment of the Learning Outcomes will be accomplished by student class presentations,
research papers as well as project proposals, designs, implementations, testing, and
demonstrations that will be administered throughout the various senior level institution courses.
The senior level institution core courses are designed to build upon the general education and
foundation Management courses as well as on the students’ technical area of expertise, prior
experience and program electives.
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Table 28: Learning Outcomes mapped to Upper Division BAS-SM courses
BAS-SM Upper Division Courses
MDC Learning
Outcome
1. Communicate
effectively using
listening, speaking,
reading, and writing
skills.
2. Use quantitative
analytical skills to
evaluate and process
numerical data.
3. Solve problems
using critical and
creative thinking
and scientific
reasoning.
4. Formulate
strategies to locate,
evaluate, and apply
information
5. Demonstrate
knowledge of
diverse cultures,
including global and
historical
perspectives
6. Create strategies
that can be used to
fulfill personal, civic
and social
responsibilities
7. Demonstrate
knowledge of
ethical thinking and
its application to
issues in society
8. Use computer
and emerging
technologies
effectively.
9. Demonstrate an
appreciation for
aesthetics and
creative activities.
10. Describe how
natural systems
function and
recognize the impact
of humans on the
environment
MAN3XXX
Applied
Course
Studies in
Management
MAN
3065
Business
Ethics
X
MAN 4900
Capstone
Project in
Supervision and
Management
MAN 4162
Customer
Relations
for
Managers
X
X
FIN XXXX
Finance for
NonFinancial
Managers
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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X
MAN 3301
Human
Resource
Management
X
BAS-SM Upper Division Courses
MDC Learning
Outcome
ISM 4011
Introduction
to
Management
Information
Systems
1. Communicate
effectively using
listening, speaking,
reading, and writing
skills
2. Use quantitative
analytical skills to
evaluate and process
numerical data.
3. Solve problems
using critical and
creative thinking and
scientific reasoning.
4. Formulate strategies
to locate, evaluate, and
apply information
5. Demonstrate
knowledge of diverse
cultures, including
global and historical
perspectives
6. Create strategies that
can be used to fulfill
personal, civic and
social responsibilities
7. Demonstrate
knowledge of ethical
thinking and its
application to issues in
society
8. Use computer and
emerging technologies
effectively.
9. Demonstrate an
appreciation for
aesthetics and creative
activities.
10. Describe how natural
systems function and
recognize the impact of
humans on the
environment
MAN 4120
Leadership
Challenges
MAN 4941
Management
Internship
MAN 3240
Organizational
Behavior
MAN 3025
Organization
Management
X
X
X
X
X
GEB
4891
Strategi
c
Decision
Making
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Program Review
The mission of MDC, as well as Florida State statutes and the accreditation criteria of the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), guide our review of academic programs.
SACS criteria place responsibility on an institution for reviewing its programs. The following
SACS criteria specifically address program review (SACS, 2001):
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3.3.1 The institution identifies expected outcomes for its educational
programs and its administrative and educational support services;
assesses whether it achieves these outcomes; and provides evidence of
improvement based on analysis of those results.
3.4.1 The institution demonstrates that each educational program
for which academic credit is awarded (a) is approved by the faculty
and administration, and (b) establishes and evaluates program and
learning outcomes.
The 2004 Florida Statute (1001.03 [13]) requires a “cyclic review of all academic programs in
community colleges at least every 7 years. Program reviews shall document how individual
academic programs are achieving stated student learning and program objectives within the
context of the institution's mission. The results of the program reviews shall inform strategic
planning, program development, and budgeting decisions at the institutional level.”
In line with these requirements, the MDC program review process will be used for program
review of the proposed MDC BAS-SM and meets the guidelines outlined in MDC’s mission,
Florida State Statutes, and SACS accreditation criteria. The Program Review Process is found in
Appendix S. As noted in Table 4, MDC intends to pursue ACBSP accreditation, beginning with
ACBSP membership in fall 2009, and ACBSP standards will also guide our program review
efforts.
In addition, MDC has a defined Learning Outcomes assessment process, developed by faculty
and administrators. Each course, including those in the proposed MDC BAS-SM, is mapped to
one or more of the ten learning outcomes of the institution and assessed annually. MDC’s
Learning Outcomes Assessment process can be found in Appendix T.
Admission, Prerequisites & Graduation
To be admitted to the MDC BAS-SM program, applicants must:






Complete the MDC application
Have earned an Associate in Science, Associate of Applied Science or Associate in Arts
degree from a regionally accredited institution
Or
Have completed a minimum of 60 semester hours from a regionally accredited
institution, including 45 credits applicable to the program curriculum, including ENC
1101 or its equivalent
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
Have passed all parts of the College Level Assessments Skills Test (CLAST) or met
State-mandated CLAST alternatives.
It is recommended that students complete Financial Accounting (ACG2021) prior to entering the
program or during the first semester of enrollment in preparation for upper division courses.
Students with an AS/AAS will need additional general education credits to meet the 36 General
Education credits required for the baccalaureate degree. All applicants must provide an official
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transcript from all previous institutions attended, and students seeking upper division status must
successfully complete the CLAST requirements. Graduation requirements are found in Table 29
below.
Table 29: Graduation Requirements
1. Students must successfully complete 120 credits of college
credit courses including the lower level and upper level MDC
BAS-SM coursework.
2. Students must successfully complete 36 credits of general
education courses with a C or higher.
3. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher in MDC BAS-SM
upper division core coursework and a 2.0 overall.
4. Students admitted to the baccalaureate degree program without
meeting the foreign language admission requirement of at least 2
courses of sequential foreign language or American Sign
Language at the secondary level (high school) or the equivalent
of such instruction at the post secondary level must earn such
credits prior to graduation.
5. Students must meet all general Miami Dade College graduation
policies and deadlines for graduation, including the graduation
application, successful completion of CLAST, a minimum of 30
hours of upper level (3000-4000) course work and the computer
competency requirement.
6. Students must successfully complete and earn a passing grade (C
or higher) for the Internship course. The internship must be
focused on management/supervision within an organization.
The BAS with a major in Supervision and Management degree conforms to all state statutes and
rules, including the completion of 36 credits of general education, Gordon Rule, CLAST, and
Common Course Prerequisite requirements. Although there are no State-mandated Common
Prerequisites related to the CIP code 52.0299, students should complete Financial and
Managerial Accounting prior to starting the upper division course work. The proposed BAS
incorporates the associate level lower division coursework as the foundation for the
baccalaureate program. MDC is in compliance with State of Florida Articulation Agreements
regarding transferability. Transcripts from students transferring from out-of-state institutions will
be evaluated on an individual basis per the established MDC transfer policy. Descriptions for
upper division BAS-SM courses are available in Appendix O. The complete program sheet can
be found in Appendix U. MDC is not seeking limited access status for this program.
For more than 45 years, Miami Dade College has focused on achieving its fundamental mission
“to provide accessible, affordable, high-quality education by keeping the learner’s needs at the
center of decision-making and working in partnership with its dynamic multicultural
community”. Consequently, Miami Dade College is aware of its students’ educational needs and
challenging work-related schedules. The College offers classes from 7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m., on
weekends and online to ensure accessibility to programs. The School of Business has online
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program offerings at the associate’s degree level and will seek approval for the addition of
creating online courses for the upper level (3000-4000) courses in accordance with the course
development policies of MDC Virtual College. MDC BAS-SM will pursue opportunities for
accreditation through the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
F.
ASSESSMENT OF CURRENT AND ANTICIPATED RESOURCES TO DELIVER
THE PROGRAM
Initially, the BAS program will be housed at Miami Dade College’s Kendall Campus with major
course work offered at Kendall and general education courses available at other MDC campuses.
The majority of facility and academic infrastructure already exist for this program, having
minimal impact on start up costs. For each category listed below, information regarding current
available resources and required resources for the proposed BAS-SM degree is provided. Table
30 provides a summary.
Library Volumes & Serials: The MDC Kendall Campus Library has an estimated print and
electronic book collection of 9,761 in areas related to Supervision and Management (e.g.
leadership, legal ethical aspects, decision-making, business and strategic planning). In order to
establish the four-year degree program requirements in the curricular areas, it will be necessary
to acquire approximately 10,000 titles. The MDC Kendall Campus Library has an extensive
collection of print journals and has access to a wide variety of databases with more than 1500
full text business journals. As the college currently subscribes to a large number of databases that
contain journals which are relevant to both two-year and four-year degrees, the needs for
additional databases is minimal.
Space (Classroom, teaching laboratory, office, and other space that is necessary for the proposed
program):
General Facilities: The facilities to be utilized as part of the BAS with a major in Supervision
and Management degree are of superior quality. Many of the Colleges’ classrooms are equipped
with state-of the-art technology and utilize advanced instructional equipment. Modifications,
however, will be necessary to several classrooms and labs within the first three years of the
program to accommodate the components of program instruction. Several classrooms will need
to be upgraded to smart classrooms, including the addition of computers, projectors, software
and related items. The capital outlay costs associated with these upgrades for the first year of the
program, including installation and renovation are $75,000; for year two $100,000; and for year
three $45,813.
Library Space: The additional items needed for the library will fit in the current facilities.
Equipment: With the exception of additional classroom equipment mentioned above, the
Kendall Campus does not require additional equipment for the proposed program. As the
program expands, classes will be offered at other MDC campuses. Each Miami Dade College
campus has similarly equipped classrooms and provides students access to a centralized
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computer courtyard with free Internet access, which can be utilized by students for class
assignments and research projects.
Other key resources, as applicable
Faculty: Miami Dade College policy and SACS criteria require that all faculty teaching
undergraduate courses that transfer and/or are part of a baccalaureate program hold at least a
master’s degree and have a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline.
The proposed BAS degree program will strictly adhere to this policy and Miami Dade College
has a well-credentialed core of faculty within its School of Business for the proposed BAS
degree program (Appendix V). It is planned that more than 25% of the discipline course hours
will be taught by doctoral prepared faculty in compliance with SACS credential requirements.
Miami Dade College requires a formal screening process for faculty positions. Screening
committees composed of faculty and administrators are charged with specifying the discipline
and teaching criteria, interviewing, and recommending candidates. In accordance with SACS
guidelines, faculty applicants must present academic transcripts and other documentation
verifying the required academic preparation and credentials in order to be considered for
appointment. The Dean of Academic Affairs and Human Resources review and approve all
documents.
Faculty members at Miami Dade College are expected to maintain professional development as
part of their contractual obligation, requirements for continuing contract, and faculty
advancement in academic rank. The professional development of faculty at the College is an
ongoing and dynamic activity designed to emphasize and support faculty as professionals and
scholars, ensure teaching excellence, and enhance the learning process. Professional
development activities are supported through graduate tuition reimbursement and tuition
reduction agreements with local universities. Furthermore, the College Training and
Development Program offer faculty a variety of workshops, seminars, and symposia throughout
the year. School of Business faculty remain current and active in their discipline through their
participation in a variety of professional development conferences, meetings, state and national
committees and task forces, and workshops.
The School of Business has 22 full time faculty members (Appendix V), four of whom have a
doctorate. To ensure that 30% or more of the upper division classes will be taught by doctoralprepared instructors, MDC will need to hire one full-time, doctoral-prepared faculty member in
2009-2010. Based on the projected enrollment and the number of upper division courses offered,
MDC will need to hire the part-time equivalent of one full time, doctoral-prepared faculty
member in 2010-2011 and the part-time equivalent of two full time, doctoral-prepared faculty in
2011-2012. MDC would need 1 full-time BAS Program Coordinator in 2009-2010, 1 part-time
student advising staff member in 2010-2011 , and 1 part-time student advising staff member in
2011-2012, see the budget in Appendix W.
With few additions and modifications, Miami Dade College has existing resources to facilitate
the BAS with a major in Supervision and Management program. Addressed below is information
regarding the anticipated resources required to deliver the program.
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Table 30: Anticipated Resources
ANTICIPATED ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES REQUIRED
CURRENT RESOURCES

LIBRARY
VOLUMES &
SERIALS


SPACE
Estimated print and electronic
book collection of 9,761 in
areas related to Supervision
and Management
Extensive collection of print
journals and has access to a
wide variety of databases
with more than 1500 full text
business journals
Kendall Campus has fortythree (43) business
classrooms, two (2)
classroom computer labs and
a business resource center
complete with computers and
tutoring services.
Faculty:

Full-Time = 22

Adjunct = 60
PERSONNEL
ACCREDITATION SACS Level 2 Institution
G.

Approximately 10,000 new titles

No identified need for additional
databases

addition of computer and
multimedia equipment to include
projectors, computers, smart
boards, multimedia podiums
By year 3 (2011/2012), two
additional rooms needed

Additional Faculty:

Full-Time Core = 1

Part-Time Core = Equivalent of two
full time by year 3 (2011/2012)
Other:

F/T Program Manager = 1

P/T Advising Staff = 2 (by
2011/2012)

P/T Library Support = 1

ACBSP
PROPOSED ENROLLMENT, PERFORMANCE, AND BUDGET PLANS
The attached Florida Community College System Baccalaureate Degree Enrollment Performance
and Budget Plan (Appendix W) provides a three-year overview of projected costs for the BAS
degree program implementation.
With an anticipated start date of January 2010, the projected program enrollment for the 20092010 Fiscal Year (FY) is 35 students (14 FTE). Enrollment is expected to grow steadily through
the 2011-2012 fiscal year, reaching 102 students (63 FTE) in the third year of the program.
Upper division student credit hours generated is projected at 420 in the 2009-2010 school year,
and is expected to increase to 1896 credits by the 2011-2012 year. Likewise, upper division
student FTE is projected to increase from 14 to 63 FTE during the same time period.
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Table 31: Proposed Enrollment for BAS-SM
2009-2010
New
Returning
Total
Graduated
2010- 2011
2009-2 2009-3
2010-1 2010-2
2010-3
Jan-10
May-10 Aug-10
Jan-11
May-11
35
48
35
27
75
75
75
2011 - 2012
2011-1
Aug-11
50
52
102
2011-2
Jan-12
2011-3
May-12
102
102
20
Based on student enrollment projections, it is anticipated that in FY 2011-2012 the program will
graduate 15 students and place 13 in the workforce Based on current job openings in Region 23,
it is anticipated that there will be a 100% placement rate, with estimated starting salaries of
approximately $40,500.00
To ensure that 30% or more of the upper division classes will be taught by doctoral-prepared
instructors, MDC will need to hire one full-time, doctoral-prepared faculty member in 20092010. Based on projected enrollment and the number of upper division courses offered, MDC
will need to hire the part-time equivalent of one full time, doctoral-prepared faculty member in
2010-2011 and the part-time equivalent of two full time, doctoral-prepared faculty in 2011-2012.
Full-time faculty salaries and fringe benefits are estimated at $32,449 in FY 2009-2010 since the
faculty member will not start until January 2010. These costs will increase each year, reflecting
full-year employment and cost of living adjustments. By the third year, full-time faculty salaries
will total $71,550.Based on program success, the College will need to hire additional full time,
doctoral-prepared faculty to accommodate the need for additional sections of upper level courses
at the Kendall campus or to accommodate student demand on other campuses.
Part-time faculty salaries and fringe are projected to be $27,600 in FY 2010-2011 and $55,199 in
2011-2012.
MDC would need 1 full-time BAS Program Coordinator in 2009-2010, 1 part-time student
advising staff member in 2010-2011, and 1 additional part-time student advising staff member in
2011-2012. These positions will be needed to coordinate and assist in the administration of the
degree offering.
Miami Dade College anticipates the need for standard office supplies and materials. A travel
budget will be established to provide faculty and staff the opportunity to attend professional
development conferences and training. Office communication technology will be required to
support the daily operations of the program.
A part-time library clerk, who will provide library and resource center information to students,
will be required.
A part-time student services advisor will also be necessary to assist and advise students with
degree requirements and career opportunities. Professional services funds will be utilized for
consulting services to assist in the development of curriculum, instructional aids, and grant
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related research and writing. Professional consultants will also be used to create advertisement
and publicity for the program.
MDC will explore accreditation options from the Association of Collegiate Business Schools &
Programs (ACBSP). Estimated costs related to accreditation including consultants and fees are
$12,230. All of these items are illustrated in Table 32 below.
Table 32: Operating Expenses and Capital Outlay
OPERATING EXPENSES
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Academic Administration
Materials/Supplies
Travel
Communication/Technology
Library Support
Student Services Support
Professional Services
Accreditation
Support Services
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
0
2,500
1,000
0
0
0
10,000
0
39,891
12,000
3,500
10,000
8,000
16,000
15,000
3,200
6,000
82,175
15,000
3,500
7,000
8,240
24,720
15,000
3,700
12,360
84,640
18,000
3,500
5,000
8,487
25,462
10,000
5,330
18,540
10,000
0
5,000
0
65,000
20,000
40,000
15,000
45,000
20,000
65,000
15,000
25,000
17,638
18,000
10,175
28,500
253,591
316,695
249,772
CAPITAL OUTLAY
1.
2.
3.
4.
Library Resources
Information Technology Equipment
Other Equipment
Facilities/Renovation
TOTAL ACTUAL, ESTIMATED AND PROJECTED PROGRAM
EXPENDITURES
Sources of Funds
Miami Dade College will utilize two revenue streams to implement and expand the proposed
BAS-SM Program.


State funding- will provide a $3,657.00 subsidy for each FTE student credit hour.
Tuition- is estimated at the approximate rate of $86.75 per upper division credit hour
(exclusive of other fees) based on 2008-2009 rates.
The 2008-2009 total cost per credit hour at Miami Dade College is $86.75, which is less than the
average State university undergraduate cost of $132.36. Therefore, as illustrated earlier in Table
18, Miami Dade College will be able to provide the BAS-SM in a more cost-effective manner
than similar programs offered at State and private universities.
The majority of revenue for the BAS-SM degree will come from baccalaureate degree grants
from the state. The remaining program funding source will be student fees, projected to increase
by 5 percent per credit annually. Additionally, the School of Business will seek grants and other
sources of revenue available to the College.
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H.
ACCREDITATION PLAN
On June 24, 2004, Miami Dade College received accreditation by the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools (SACS), Commission on Colleges as a Level 2 institution to offer and
award the Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Science Education, Secondary Mathematics
Education, and in Exceptional Student Education. On March 21, 2006, the Florida Board of
Education unanimously approved Miami Dade College’s (MDC) request to offer a Bachelor of
Applied Science (BAS) with a major in Public Safety Management and on Feb. 20, 2007,
the Florida Board of Education unanimously approved Miami Dade College’s request to offer a
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Additional notification will be submitted, if required,
pending approval of the BAS EET proposal by the State of Florida Department of Education.
MDC School of Business will seek accreditation from the Association of Collegiate Business
Schools & Programs (ACBSP). ACBSP has a defined accreditation process that focuses on the
quality of student learning and allows for focus on the MDC educational mission. Accreditation
is significant to the success of the program as it provides an additional avenue for continuous
review and improvement. An outline of the accreditation timeline is found in Table 33 below.
Table 33: Proposed Accreditation Timeline
School Year
Sept – Dec
2009
January 2011
Action
Join ACBSP (required)
April 2011
April – August
2012
September –
November,
2012
Commence self-study
Complete self-study
I.
Submit Application
Visit from ACBSP site team
PLAN OF ACTION IN CASE OF PROGRAM TERMINATION
As mandated by the State Board of Education, Miami Dade College will demonstrate diligence
to individual student needs in the event of program termination and will enact an approved
degree completion plan to enable eligible students to complete the appropriate BAS program
coursework no later than two academic years following the termination decision. In the event
that Miami Dade College finds it necessary to terminate the program, the School of Business will
provide train-out options to all active students in the program and will explore the possibility of
making train-out options available in both the traditional classroom setting as well as online
through MDC Virtual College. The College will convene a team of faculty and administrators to
plan for the train-out, including the developing of timelines and cut-off dates for program
completion. These train-out options would provide reasonable opportunities for active students to
complete the program requirements for graduation.
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The School of Business will provide transition services to students, including a transition
educational plan outlining coursework and program options for program completion and will
ensure that the program will remain open and provide “train-out” options to allow eligible
students currently enrolled to complete graduation requirements. The plan will be comprised of
courses based on an individual student review, with transfer and advising assistance provided.
MDC will maintain transcripts of BAS students and program graduates in accordance with MDC
policies and procedures and will maintain and archive the BAS course descriptions and
representative course syllabi. Every effort to serve the interests of affected students will be
observed in the event of program termination.
Miami Dade College will adhere to the stipulations as mandated by the State Board of
Education regarding its monitoring of the program implementation through annual reviews. All
educational programs at MDC are reviewed on a five-year cycle and follow established
operational procedures for college-wide evaluation (Appendix S). Following this process, MDC
develops program recommendations to continue, modify or discontinue specific programs. This
same procedure would be followed in case of program termination. MDC academic programs are
to be reviewed on a five-year cycle. Each program review will address five areas:
Program goals and rationale
Outcomes assessment
Program resources and support
Program strengths/opportunities for improvement
Program viability
Proposal Implementation
Implementation is planned for January 2010, and upon State Board of Education (SBE)
approval of the proposed Miami Dade College BAS-SM program, a Memorandum of Agreement
(MOA) will be developed listing the criteria for initial release of funds, and for continuing
program approval as stipulated by the State. Upon approval, the MOA will be signed by the
Miami Dade College President and the Commissioner on behalf of the SBE. Funding, as
determined by the Commissioner, approved by the SBE, and specified in the MOA, will be
released upon receipt of the signed MOA.
Terms and Conditions of Program Continuation
As indicated in the Miami Dade College Program Review Policy (Appendix S), MDC
will adhere to all requirements as stipulated in the MOA. MDC values a systematic approach to
decision making and assessment of program effectiveness and complies with Florida Statute
1001.03 (13) regarding a cyclic review of post-secondary academic programs. MDC will provide
data required by the Chancellor of Community Colleges and Workforce Education and the
Chancellor, Board of Governors, and revisions to budget information (such as FTE, faculty hires,
etc.), as appropriate.
Miami Dade College understands that continued funding will be based upon performance
specified in annual reports and dependent on Legislative funding. Once the program is
established, continued funding will be provided via the upper-division funding model approved
by the Legislature.
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