Agenda
Board of Regents
Academic and Student Affairs Committee
Thursday, September 18, 2008; *1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Room 107 Lee Gorsuch Commons
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, Alaska
*Times for meetings are subject to modification within the September 18-19, 2008 timeframe.
Committee Members:
Patricia Jacobson, Committee Chair
Cynthia Henry, Committee Vice Chair
William Andrews
I.
Call to Order
II.
Adoption of Agenda
Erik Drygas
Carl Marrs
Mary K. Hughes, Board Chair
MOTION
"The Academic and Student Affairs Committee adopts the agenda as
presented.
I.
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IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Full Board Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of Deletion of the Masters of Education in Adult
Education at the University of Alaska Anchorage
B.
Approval of Revisions to Regents' Policy 10.05.040 – Residence
Eligibility for the WWAMI Medical Education Program
C.
Approval of Academic Degree Recipients
D.
Approval of Revision to Regents' Policy 09.07.020.D –
Definitions for Greek Organizations
Ongoing Issues
A.
Report on Student Success Project
B.
Update on Student Services
C.
Update on Workforce Development
D.
Report from the Vice President for Academic Affairs
New Business
Future Agenda Items
Adjourn
This motion is effective September 18, 2008."
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III.
Full Board Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of Deletion of the Masters of Education in Adult Education at
the University of Alaska Anchorage
Reference 5
The President recommends that:
MOTION
"The Academic and Student Affairs Committee recommends that the
Board of Regents delete the Masters of Education in Adult Education
at the University of Alaska Anchorage. This motion is effective
September 18, 2008."
POLICY CITATION
Regents' Policy 10.04.020. Degree and Certificate Program Approval,
states that: "All program additions, deletions, major revisions, or the
offering of existing programs outside the State of Alaska, requires
approval by the board. The board delegates approval authority of
occupational endorsements and workforce credentials to the president."
RATIONALE/RECOMMENDATION
The rationale for the deletion of this program is included as Reference 5.
B.
Approval of Revisions to Regents' Policy 10.05.040 – Residence
Eligibility for the WWAMI Medical Education Program
Reference 6
The President recommends that:
MOTION
"The Academic and Student Affairs Committee recommends that the
Board of Regents revise Regents' Policy 10.05.040 – Residence
Eligibility for the WWAMI Medical Education Program, as
presented. This motion is effective September 18, 2008."
RATIONALE/RECOMMENDATION
During the spring 2008 session of the Alaska State Legislature, legislation
was passed regarding eligibility for the WWAMI Medical Education
Program that requires revisions to the University of Alaska's policy in
order to comply with state law. Revisions to the policy as well as the state
regulations are included as Reference 6.
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C.
Approval of Academic Degree Recipients
The President recommends that:
MOTION
“The Academic and Student Affairs Committee recommends that the
Board of Regents approve the list of degree recipients for the summer
and fall of 2007 and the spring of 2008. This motion is effective
September 18, 2008.”
POLICY CITATION
Regents’ Policy 10.03.010 states: “The official lists of degree and
certificate recipients will be established by the Chancellors immediately
after the official closing date of each term. The combined lists for the
spring and preceding fall and summer terms will be transmitted by the
President to the Board of Regents after the spring session. This official list
of degree and certificate recipients will be presented to the Board of
Regents for their approval at the next regularly scheduled meeting.”
D.
Approval of Revision to Regents' Policy 09.07.020.D – Definitions for
Greek Organizations
The President recommends that:
MOTION
"The Academic and Student Affairs Committee recommends that the
Board of Regents approve revisions to Regents' Policy 09.07.020.D –
Definitions for Greek Organizations. This motion is effective
September 18, 2008."
POLICY CITATION
Regents' Policy 09.07.010.A General Statement: Student Organizations
states" In recognition of the value of broadening student educational,
social, cultural, recreational, and leadership experiences and opportunities
for personal growth, the University of Alaska will provide opportunities
for the establishment of student organizations around common goals and
objectives.
RECOMMENDATION
The administration recommends the following revisions be made to the
definition of a fraternity or sorority. The current language is included
below for reference. This revision received a first reading by the
Academic and Student Affairs Committee in June 2008.
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Current Version:
D.
“sorority” and “fraternity” means a chapter of a national
organization approved by the National Interfraternity Council,
National Panhellic Council, or the National Panhellic Conference;
Proposed Version:
D.
“sorority" and "fraternity" means a campus chapter affiliated with
a national sorority or fraternity that has complied with the
conditions set out in P09.07.060 and applicable MAU rules and
procedures.
RATIONALE
The modifications to the policy are sought to correct misspellings and to
reflect a more accurate portrayal of current Greek Life organizations in
higher education.
IV.
Ongoing Issues
A.
Report on Student Success Project
Vice President Julius and the provosts will update the committee on work
on student success. This will include UAA Provost Driscoll and Associate
Vice Provost Gary Rice making a presentation on a new model for
Tracking Student Goal Progress/Attainment at UAA.
B.
Update on Student Services
Assistant Vice President Saichi Oba will update committee members on
current fall enrollment figures and provide updates on needs-based
financial aid and two student services technology projects: e-Transcripts
and Degree Works.
C.
Update on Workforce Development
Associate Vice President Fred Villa will summarize workforce
development relationships with state agencies, workforce development
trends, and programs bridging programs across MAUs.
D.
Report from the Vice President for Academic Affairs
Vice President Julius will update committee members on projects and
issues of interest including the legislative audit regarding distance
education, academic master planning, Systemwide Academic Council
activities, and status of SB241.
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V.
New Business
VI.
Future Agenda Items
VII.
Adjourn
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