Agenda
Board of Regents
Academic and Student Affairs Committee
Wednesday, April 13, 2005; *1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cultural Center
Bethel, Alaska
*Times for meetings are subject to modification within the April 13-14, 2005 timeframe.
Committee Members:
Cynthia Henry, Committee Chair
James C. Hayes
David J. Parks
I.
Call to Order
II.
Adoption of Agenda
Michael Snowden
Jeffrey B. Staser
Brian D. Rogers, Board Chair
MOTION
"The Academic and Student Affairs Committee adopts the agenda as
presented.
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Update on Performance Based Budgeting
Full Board Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of Academic Degree Programs
1.
Certificate in Medical Assisting - UAF
2.
Certificate in Safety, Health, and Environmental
Awareness - UAF
3.
Certificate in Instrumentation Technology - UAF
4.
Graduate Certificate in Dietetic Internship – UAA
B.
Approval of Deletion of Engineer of Mines Degree Program at
the University of Alaska Fairbanks
C.
Approval of Revisions to Regents' Policy 04.04.040.A.1.e.(1) –
Appointments of Distinction for Faculty
D.
Approval of Revisions to Regents' Policy 10.05.03 – Residency
Requirements
E.
Approval of Revisions to Regents' Policy 10.06.01 – Program
Review
Ongoing Issues
A.
Update on Activities Related to the International Polar Year
B.
Update on Revisions to University Regulation 10.04.06 –
Accreditation
C.
Update on Needs-Based Financial Aid and Outreach
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VI.
New Business
VII. Future Agenda Items
VIII. Adjourn
This motion is effective April 13, 2005."
III.
Update on Performance Based Budgeting
Reference 3
President Hamilton will present a brief status report regarding progress toward
implementing performance based budgeting (PBB). The primary goal in
implementing performance based budgeting at UA is to have a robust tool to help
communicate, drive and measure our progress toward strategic priorities, as stated
in the Board of Regents' Strategic Plan 2009. In the last year there has been
considerable PBB implementation progress at the system and MAU levels. First
and foremost, PBB principles are a common part of each MAU’s budget process.
Almost everyone throughout the system understands PBB is a standard in budget
decisions. However, continued attention is needed before everyone is conversant
at using the performance based approaches as a planning tool.
Reference 3 provides a recent status report and a discussion document presenting
the next step toward fully implementing performance based management and
budgeting approaches.
IV.
Full Board Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of Academic Degree Programs
Reference 4
Provosts Reichardt and Kassier will present information regarding the
request for approval of academic degree programs. Information regarding
these programs is included in Reference 4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Certificate in Medical Assisting - UAF
Certificate in Safety, Health, and Environmental Awareness - UAF
Certificate in Instrumentation Technology - UAF
Graduate Certificate in Dietetic Internship – UAA
The President recommends that:
MOTION
"The Academic and Student Affairs Committee recommends that the
Board of Regents approve the addition of the following academic
degree programs:
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1.
2.
3.
4.
Certificate in Medical Assisting - UAF
Certificate in Safety, Health, and Environmental Awareness UAF
Certificate in Instrumentation Technology - UAF
Graduate Certificate in Dietetic Internship – UAA
This motion is effective April 13, 2005."
B.
Approval of Deletion of Engineer of Mines Degree Program at the
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Based on the 2002-03 program assessment at UAF, Provost Reichardt
recommended elimination of the Engineer of Mines (EM) degree. To
develop critical mass in the mining programs, there must be a focus in the
instructional efforts. With no students and graduates over the past four
years, the EM program is a step in this process. The faculty senate deleted
this program in January 2005.
The President recommends that:
MOTION
"The Academic and Student Affairs Committee recommends that the
Board of Regents delete the Engineer of Mines degree program at the
University of Alaska Fairbanks. This motion is effective April 13,
2005."
C.
Approval of Revisions to Regents' Policy 04.04.040.A.1.e.(1) –
Appointments of Distinction for Faculty
Current policy provides for very specific and lengthy titles when honoring
exemplary faculty. This policy change eliminates these titles reducing this
honor to "Distinguished Professor", irrespective of the faculty members
area of expertise.
Upon the recommendation of the Faculty Senates and Faculty Alliance, the
administration
recommends
revisions
to
Regents'
Policy
04.04.040.A.1.e.(1) as follows. Revisions are indicated by strikeovers for
deletion and capital letters for addition.
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e.
Appointments of distinction for faculty.
(1)
Distinguished and University Professors.
Tenured
appointment as Distinguished Teaching Professor,
Distinguished Research Professor, Distinguished Service
Professor or University Professor may be made by the
President, SUBJECT TO A PROCESS OF REVIEW AND
RECOMMENDATION ESTABLISHED BY THE
CHANCELLOR OF THE MAJOR ADMINISTRATIVE
UNIT IN WHICH THE FACULTY MEMBER HOLDS
TENURE.
The President recommends that:
MOTION
"The Academic and Student Affairs Committee recommends that the
Board of Regents approves revisions to Regents' Policy
04.04.040.A.1.e.(1) regarding distinguished professors. This motion is
effective April 13, 2005."
D.
Approval of Revisions to Regents' Policy 10.05.03 – Residency
Requirements
Reference 5
With student mobility and distance education increasing across the nation
and in Alaska, Regents' Policy should reflect a more student-centered
approach that recognizes the need to provide for student graduation from
programs not fully attended at a specific campus. The proposed policy
change moves the current credit hour residency requirements to regulation
such that students may be provided waivers in exceptional circumstances.
The President recommends that:
MOTION
"The Academic and Student Affairs Committee recommends that the
Board of Regents approve revisions to Regents' Policy 10.05.03 –
Residency Requirements. This motion is effective April 13, 2005."
E.
Approval of Revisions to Regents' Policy 10.06.01 – Program Review
Reference 6
By its terms, current Regents’ Policy 10.06.01 dealt solely with a one-time
assessment of university functions. The assessment process was solely
budget-driven and runs in excess of 8 pages of detail, complete with
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specific dates by which certain steps were to be completed. The
contemplated assessment culminated with a one-time recommendation to
the Board of Regents for Fiscal Year 1995. The current policy thus has no
further applicability. The proposed change brings the university into
compliance with accreditation standards and is consistent with procedures
in practice today.
The President recommends that:
MOTION
"The Academic and Student Affairs Committee recommends that the
Board of Regents approve revisions to the title and text of Regents'
Policy 10.06.01 – Program Review. This motion is effective April 13,
2005."
V.
Ongoing Issues
A.
Update on Activities Related to the International Polar Year
Reference 7
Chancellor Jones will update the committee regarding activities related to
the International Polar Year.
B.
Update on Revisions to University Regulation 10.04.06 – Accreditation
Reference 8
There has been an increase in the number of "nationally" accredited higher
education institution recently (as opposed to the traditional regional
accrediting bodies such as the Northwest Commission). This has occurred
in part due to the growth in private for-profit institutions. The proposed
addition provides guidance for acceptance of credits from such
institutions.
C.
Update on Needs-Based Financial Aid and Outreach
Reference 9
Associate Vice President Sfraga will provide updates on progress to date
regarding the development of a needs-based financial aid program and on
the university’s continued financial aid outreach, education, and awareness
efforts. This discussion will include results of the Alaska-wide College
Goal Sunday program and UA’s month-long (February) financial aid
education initiative.
VI.
New Business
VII.
Future Agenda Items
VIII. Adjourn
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