Agenda
Board of Regents
Academic and Student Affairs Committee
Thursday, June 4, 2009; *3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Room 109 Butrovich Building
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Alaska
*Times for meetings are subject to modification within the June 4-5, 2009 timeframe.
Committee Members:
Patricia Jacobson, Committee Chair
Fuller Cowell, Committee Vice Chair
Ashton Compton
I.
Call to Order
II.
Adoption of Agenda
Erik Drygas
Kenneth Fisher
Cynthia Henry, Board Chair
MOTION
"The Academic and Student Affairs Committee adopts the agenda as
presented.
I.
II.
III.
Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Full Board Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of Bachelor of Arts in Geography/Environmental
Studies and Bachelor of Science in Geography/Environmental
Resources at the University of Alaska Southeast
B.
Approval of Certificate in Ethnobotany at the University of
Alaska Fairbanks
C.
Approval of Bachelor of Arts in Film at the University of
Alaska Fairbanks
D.
Approval of Fast Track Bachelor of Science and Master of
Science in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alaska
Fairbanks
E.
Approval of Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in K-12 Special
Education Licensure Program at the University of Alaska
Fairbanks
F.
Approval of Master of Education in Special Education at the
University of Alaska Fairbanks
G.
Approval of Certificate in Corrections at the University of
Alaska Anchorage
H.
Approval of Deletion of AAS in Telecommunications,
Electronics, and Computer Technology, and Approval of AAS
in Computer Technology and AAS in Electronic Technology at
the University of Alaska Anchorage
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Agenda
Academic and Student Affairs Committee
June 4, 2009
Fairbanks, Alaska
I.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
Approval of Bachelor of Science in Nutrition at the University
of Alaska Anchorage
J.
Approval of Bachelor of Science in Dietetics at the University
of Alaska Anchorage
K.
Approval of Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in
Environment and Society at the University of Alaska
Anchorage
L.
Approval of Revisions to Regents’ Policy 05.10.050 –
Nonresident Tuition Surcharge, related to Veterans
Ongoing Issues
A.
Update on Student Services
B.
Update on Distance Education
C.
Report from the Vice President for Academic Affairs
New Business
Future Agenda Items
Adjourn
This motion is effective June 4, 2009."
III.
Full Board Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of Bachelor of Arts in Geography/Environmental Studies and
Bachelor of Science in Geography/Environmental Resources at the
University of Alaska Southeast
Reference 1
The President recommends that:
MOTION
"The Academic and Student Affairs Committee recommends that the
Board of Regents approve the Bachelor of Arts in
Geography/Environmental Studies and Bachelor of Science in
Geography/Environmental Resources at the University of Alaska
Southeast as presented. This motion is effective June 4, 2009."
POLICY CITATION
Regents' Policy 10.04.020 – Degree and Certificate Program Approval,
states "All academic and certificate program additions, deletions, major
revisions, and offerings of existing programs outside the State of Alaska
will be approved by the Board of Regents." (02-16-96)
RATIONALE AND RECOMMENDATION
Reference 1 contains the rationale for approval of this program.
University administration will review the proposal with members of the
committee.
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Agenda
Academic and Student Affairs Committee
June 4, 2009
Fairbanks, Alaska
B.
Approval of Certificate in Ethnobotany at the University of Alaska
Fairbanks
Reference 2
The President recommends that:
MOTION
"The Academic and Student Affairs Committee recommends that the
Board of Regents approve the Certificate in Ethnobotany at the
University of Alaska Fairbanks as presented. This motion is effective
June 4, 2009."
POLICY CITATION
Regents' Policy 10.04.020 – Degree and Certificate Program Approval,
states "All academic and certificate program additions, deletions, major
revisions, and offerings of existing programs outside the State of Alaska
will be approved by the Board of Regents." (02-16-96)
RATIONALE AND RECOMMENDATION
Reference 2 contains the rationale for approval of this program.
University administration will review the proposal with members of the
committee.
C.
Approval of Bachelor of Arts in Film at the University of Alaska
Fairbanks
Reference 3
The President recommends that:
MOTION
"The Academic and Student Affairs Committee recommends that the
Board of Regents approve the Bachelor of Arts in Film at the
University of Alaska Fairbanks as presented. This motion is effective
June 4, 2009."
POLICY CITATION
Regents' Policy 10.04.020 – Degree and Certificate Program Approval,
states "All academic and certificate program additions, deletions, major
revisions, and offerings of existing programs outside the State of Alaska
will be approved by the Board of Regents." (02-16-96)
RATIONALE AND RECOMMENDATION
Reference 3 contains the rationale for approval of this program.
University administration will review the proposal with members of the
committee.
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Agenda
Academic and Student Affairs Committee
June 4, 2009
Fairbanks, Alaska
D.
Approval of Fast Track Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in
Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alaska Fairbanks
Reference 4
The President recommends that:
MOTION
"The Academic and Student Affairs Committee recommends that the
Board of Regents approve the Fast Track Bachelor of Science and
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the University of
Alaska Fairbanks as presented. This motion is effective June 4,
2009."
POLICY CITATION
Regents' Policy 10.04.020 – Degree and Certificate Program Approval,
states "All academic and certificate program additions, deletions, major
revisions, and offerings of existing programs outside the State of Alaska
will be approved by the Board of Regents." (02-16-96)
RATIONALE AND RECOMMENDATION
Reference 4 contains the rationale for approval of this program.
University administration will review the proposal with members of the
committee.
E.
Approval of Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in K-12 Special Education
Licensure Program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks
Reference 5
The President recommends that:
MOTION
"The Academic and Student Affairs Committee recommends that the
Board of Regents approve the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in K-12
Special Education Licensure Program at the University of Alaska
Fairbanks as presented. This motion is effective June 4, 2009."
POLICY CITATION
Regents' Policy 10.04.020 – Degree and Certificate Program Approval,
states "All academic and certificate program additions, deletions, major
revisions, and offerings of existing programs outside the State of Alaska
will be approved by the Board of Regents." (02-16-96)
RATIONALE AND RECOMMENDATION
Reference 5 contains the rationale for approval of this program.
University administration will review the proposal with members of the
committee.
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Agenda
Academic and Student Affairs Committee
June 4, 2009
Fairbanks, Alaska
F.
Approval of Master of Education in Special Education at the University of
Alaska Fairbanks
Reference 6
The President recommends that:
MOTION
"The Academic and Student Affairs Committee recommends that the
Board of Regents approve the Master of Education in Special
Education at the University of Alaska Fairbanks as presented. This
motion is effective June 4, 2009."
POLICY CITATION
Regents' Policy 10.04.020 – Degree and Certificate Program Approval,
states "All academic and certificate program additions, deletions, major
revisions, and offerings of existing programs outside the State of Alaska
will be approved by the Board of Regents." (02-16-96)
RATIONALE AND RECOMMENDATION
Reference 6 contains the rationale for approval of this program.
University administration will review the proposal with members of the
committee.
G.
Approval of Certificate in Corrections at the University of Alaska
Anchorage
Reference 7
The President recommends that:
MOTION
"The Academic and Student Affairs Committee recommends that the
Board of Regents approve the Certificate in Corrections at the
University of Alaska Anchorage as presented. This motion is effective
June 4, 2009."
POLICY CITATION
Regents' Policy 10.04.020 – Degree and Certificate Program Approval,
states "All academic and certificate program additions, deletions, major
revisions, and offerings of existing programs outside the State of Alaska
will be approved by the Board of Regents." (02-16-96)
RATIONALE AND RECOMMENDATION
Reference 7 contains the rationale for approval of this program.
University administration will review the proposal with members of the
committee.
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Agenda
Academic and Student Affairs Committee
June 4, 2009
Fairbanks, Alaska
H.
Approval of Deletion of AAS in Telecommunications, Electronics, and
Computer Technology, and Approval of AAS in Computer and
Networking Technology and AAS in Electronic Technology at the
University of Alaska Anchorage
Reference 8
The President recommends that:
MOTION
"The Academic and Student Affairs Committee recommends that the
Board of Regents approve the Deletion of AAS in
Telecommunications, Electronics, and Computer Technology, and
Approval of AAS in Computer and Networking Technology and AAS
in Electronic Technology at the University of Alaska Anchorage as
presented. This motion is effective June 4, 2009."
POLICY CITATION
Regents' Policy 10.04.020 – Degree and Certificate Program Approval,
states "All academic and certificate program additions, deletions, major
revisions, and offerings of existing programs outside the State of Alaska
will be approved by the Board of Regents." (02-16-96)
RATIONALE AND RECOMMENDATION
Reference 8 contains the rationale for approval of this program.
University administration will review the proposal with members of the
committee.
I.
Approval of Bachelor of Science in Nutrition at the University of Alaska
Anchorage
Reference 9
The President recommends that:
MOTION
"The Academic and Student Affairs Committee recommends that the
Board of Regents approve the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition at the
University of Alaska Anchorage as presented. This motion is effective
June 4, 2009."
POLICY CITATION
Regents' Policy 10.04.020 – Degree and Certificate Program Approval,
states "All academic and certificate program additions, deletions, major
revisions, and offerings of existing programs outside the State of Alaska
will be approved by the Board of Regents." (02-16-96)
Academic & Student Affairs Committee: Page 6 of 8
Agenda
Academic and Student Affairs Committee
June 4, 2009
Fairbanks, Alaska
RATIONALE AND RECOMMENDATION
Reference 9 contains the rationale for approval of this program.
University administration will review the proposal with members of the
committee.
J.
Approval of Bachelor of Science in Dietetics at the University of Alaska
Anchorage
Reference 10
The President recommends that:
MOTION
"The Academic and Student Affairs Committee recommends that the
Board of Regents approve the Bachelor of Science in Dietetics at the
University of Alaska Anchorage as presented. This motion is effective
June 4, 2009."
POLICY CITATION
Regents' Policy 10.04.020 – Degree and Certificate Program Approval,
states "All academic and certificate program additions, deletions, major
revisions, and offerings of existing programs outside the State of Alaska
will be approved by the Board of Regents." (02-16-96)
RATIONALE AND RECOMMENDATION
Reference 10 contains the rationale for approval of this program.
University administration will review the proposal with members of the
committee.
K.
Approval of Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Environment
and Society at the University of Alaska Anchorage
Reference 11
The President recommends that:
MOTION
"The Academic and Student Affairs Committee recommends that the
Board of Regents approve the Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of
Science in Environment and Society at the University of Alaska
Anchorage as presented. This motion is effective June 4, 2009."
POLICY CITATION
Regents' Policy 10.04.020 – Degree and Certificate Program Approval,
states "All academic and certificate program additions, deletions, major
revisions, and offerings of existing programs outside the State of Alaska
will be approved by the Board of Regents." (02-16-96)
Academic & Student Affairs Committee: Page 7 of 8
Agenda
Academic and Student Affairs Committee
June 4, 2009
Fairbanks, Alaska
RATIONALE AND RECOMMENDATION
Reference 11 contains the rationale for approval of this program.
University administration will review the proposal with members of the
committee.
L.
Approval of Revisions to Regents’ Policy 05.10.050 – Nonresident
Tuition Surcharge, related to Veterans
Reference 12
The President recommends that:
MOTION
“The Academic and Student Affairs Committee recommends that the
Board of Regents approve revisions to Regents’ Policy 05.10.050 –
Nonresident Tuition Surcharge, related to Veterans, as presented.
This motion is effective June 4, 2009.”
Associate Vice President Oba will present the proposed policy revisions
on Resident Tuition (P05.10.050) which would amend the policy to
include veterans eligible for Veteran’s Assistance benefits and their
dependants as residents for tuition purposes only.
IV.
Ongoing Issues
A.
Update on Student Services
Associate Vice President Oba will provide an update on UA’s student
services and outreach activities.
B.
Update on Distance Education
John Monahan, director of Distance Education, will provide a report on
the status of distance education programs at the University of Alaska.
C.
Report from the Vice President for Academic Affairs
Vice President Julius will update committee members on projects and
issues of interest including academic master planning, accreditation, and
SB241.
V.
New Business
VI.
Future Agenda Items
VII.
Adjourn
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