PROPOSAL
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
with a major in
Information Systems Technology
Submitted to:
The Florida Department of Education
By:
MIAMI DADE COLLEGE
School of Engineering & Technology
June 24, 2013
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Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................................. 5
A. PLANNING PROCESS ............................................................................................................. 5
B. PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE ........................................................................ 6
C. WORKFORCE DEMAND/UNMET NEED .............................................................................. 6
D. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................. 6
E. LIBRARY/MEDIA ..................................................................................................................... 7
F. ACADEMIC RESOURCES ....................................................................................................... 7
G. COST TO STUDENTS .............................................................................................................. 7
H. ACADEMIC CONTENT ........................................................................................................... 7
I. ENROLLMENT, PERFORMANCE AND BUDGET PLAN ..................................................... 7
J. PLAN OF ACTION IF PROGRAM MUST BE TERMINATED .............................................. 8
SUMMARY .................................................................................................................................... 8
EVALUATION CRITERIA ................................................................................................................ 9
A. PLANNING PROCESS ........................................................................................................... 9
B. PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE ................................................................... 12
Table 1: Timeline for BS-IST Implementation ............................................................................. 13
C. WORKFORCE DEMAND/UNMET NEED SPECIFIC TO PROGRAM AREA ................ 15
Table 2: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Labor Market Statistics Center ............ 15
D. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT SPECIFIC TO PROGRAM AREA ............................... 18
E.
LIBRARY/MEDIA SPECIFIC TO PROGRAM AREA....................................................... 18
F.
ACADEMIC RESOURCES SPECIFIC TO PROGRAM AREA ......................................... 19
Table 3: Instructional Support Recommended for Proposed BS-IST ........................................... 20
G. COST TO STUDENTS.......................................................................................................... 20
Table 4. Cost of Attendance .......................................................................................................... 21
H. ACADEMIC CONTENT....................................................................................................... 22
Table 5: Miami Dade College Full time and Part Time Technology Faculty ............................... 23
Table 6: Current CPCM For CIP 11.0301, Track 4: .................................................................... 25
Table 7: Recommended Upper Division Course Sequencing for BS-IST (Application
Development) 26
Table 8: Recommended Upper Division Course Sequencing for BS-IST (Networking) ............. 27
I.
ENROLLMENT, PERFORMANCE AND BUDGET PLAN .............................................. 29
J.
PLAN OF ACTION IF PROGRAM MUST BE TERMINATED ........................................ 30
K. Supplemental Materials – Appendices................................................................................... 32
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Appendix A: Internal Planning Committee Meetings and Milestones Summary ......................... 33
Appendix B: Internal Correspondence .......................................................................................... 36
Appendix C: External Meetings Summary.................................................................................... 38
Appendix D: External Correspondence ......................................................................................... 40
Appendix E: Florida Department of Education Correspondence .................................................. 45
Appendix F: Industry Correspondence .......................................................................................... 57
Appendix G: Employer Survey (administered on 10/23/2012) ..................................................... 58
Appendix H: Technology Student Survey..................................................................................... 68
Appendix I: Industry Focus Group ................................................................................................ 76
Appendix J: BS-IST Program Sheet .............................................................................................. 80
Appendix K: Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Technology Program Outcomes ...... 83
Appendix L: Upper Division Course Descriptions ....................................................................... 84
Appendix M: Miami Dade College Learning Outcomes .............................................................. 87
Appendix N: Enrollment, Performance, and Budget Plan ............................................................ 88
Appendix O: MDC Program Review Process ............................................................................... 89
Appendix P: Letters of Support ..................................................................................................... 92
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Institution:
Degree Type:
Degree Title:
Miami Dade College
Bachelor of Science
Information Systems Technology
Miami Dade College (MDC) proposes a Bachelor of Science with a major in Information Systems
Technology (BS-IST) degree program in order to provide students with the workforce driven, hands-on
training required for employment in information systems technology support. The program of study
provides students with the critical skills and knowledge required to direct and control computerized
information resources within diverse organizational settings. The study of Information Systems
Technology provides professionals with the expertise and knowledge to support the design, planning
and management of information infrastructures, as well as coordinate information resources. The
curriculum provides knowledge of the concepts upon which information systems are based and applies
this understanding by analyzing applications to real-world problems and designing suitable solutions.
The proposed BS-IST degree program addresses the need for information systems technology
professionals with systems management and development expertise. Graduates of the program may
qualify for positions as programmers, systems analysts, user support analysts and other Information
Systems Technology positions, as well as continue their formal education by pursuing graduate degrees
in the computer science or information technology fields.
The proposed BS-IST consists of 120 credits, including 36 credits of General Education courses. The
program will be offered by Miami Dade College to serve students in Work Force Region 23 and
primarily Miami-Dade County.
A. PLANNING PROCESS
A planning committee comprised of full-time faculty and administrators assessed the need for a
workforce related BS-IST (Appendix A, pg. 33). The committee conducted industry and student
surveys (Appendices G, pg. 58, H, pg. 68), examined national, state, and local workforce data, analyzed
the region’s academic IST programs, reviewed existing Florida College System IST baccalaureate
degrees, discussed the BS-IST with Workforce Region 23 state and private universities (Appendices D,
pg. 40, E, pg. 45), evaluated available MDC resources, facilities, and equipment (Appendix N, pg. 88),
and elicited recommendations from external stakeholders, including local industry leaders and state and
local government (Appendices D, pg. 40, F, pg. 57, I, pg. 76). Based on the findings, MDC faculty
developed and recommended the proposed program approved by the Board of Trustees (Appendices J,
pg. 80, K, pg. 83, L, pg. 84). To date, MDC has received 18 letters of support from local industry
leaders, workforce development agencies and economic development councils (Appendix P, pg. 92).
Local public and private institutions were notified in writing about Miami Dade College’s intention
to propose the degree (Appendix D, pg. 40). In-person meetings were conducted with Florida
International University (FIU) and Barry University to discuss the proposed MDC BS-IST
(Appendix C, pg. 38). FIU had no formal comment, and Barry University was receptive and looked
forward to MDC graduates to enrolling in their Master’s level IT program. University of Miami
(UM), Florida Memorial University (FMU), and St. Thomas University (STU) were notified but did
not respond to requests for meetings.
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FAU (Region 22) submitted a Letter of Objection and MDC responded on May 21, 2014 (Appendix
C, pg. 38).
B. PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE
The assessment of need and demand was conducted from February through December 2012
(Appendices C, pg. 38, G, pg. 58). Curriculum development activities occurred between September
2012 and March 2013. SACS accreditation activity will likely occur between January and April
2014, with recruitment of additional faculty and staff occurring from April through July 2014 and
subsequently April through July 2015, 2016, and 2017. Systems, facilities and resource upgrades to
include the renovation of faculty offices and IT equipment upgrades will take place from July 2015
through August 2016. Development of marketing and recruitment strategies will begin in April 2014
and continue for the duration of the program, to include advisement and tutoring services. Upper
division coursework is to begin in August 2014. ABET accreditations activities will commence
January 2016 through August 2017 (Table 1: Timeline, page 13).
C. WORKFORCE DEMAND/UNMET NEED
Guidelines for Demand and Supply
The geographic region to be served is Workforce Region 23 Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties.
As of 2012, there were 38,820 individuals employed in information systems technology professions
and 1,157 average annual openings 1. In Workforce Region 23, Florida International University (FIU)
reported 194 student completions in 2011-2012; 132 from CIP code 11.0103 (Track 2) – Information
Technology which is a similar discipline area, but a different degree track option and 62 in Computer
Science and Support programs. 2 There are no nonpublic institutions offering CIP code 11.01036, Track
4, and consequently no recent graduates in that CIP. There are programs in other information
technology tracks and/or computer science and support disciplines. Based upon the College Navigator
results, completions in Information Technology and/or Computer Science programs from local private
institutions in 2011-2012 are reported at 97: Barry University 643, University of Miami (UM) 204, St.
Thomas University (STU) 5 and Florida Memorial University (FMU) 85.
With average annual openings of 1,157 and the number of recent graduates (N=291), the gap in the
locally educated workforce is 866 and therefore the number of graduates does not meet the projected
workforce demand/need.
D. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
The proposed program will take full advantage of current facilities available throughout MDC.
There are 24 technology equipped classrooms and a total of 1,412 technology workstations available
across MDC’s three major campuses (Wolfson, Kendall, and North). Minor renovations will be
1
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity: Employment Projections on the Internet at http://www.floridajobs.org/labor-market-information/datacenter/statistical-programs/employment-projections (visited May 17, 2013)
2
Institute of Education Sciences National Center for Education Statistics – College Navigator on the Internet at http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?s=FL
(visited May 17, 2013)
3
Ibid
4
Ibid
5
ibid
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made in July 2015 through August 2016 ($13,000) for offices for the two new faculty members and
part-time staff who will be hired.
E. LIBRARY/MEDIA
Currently, the database resources at MDC are adequate to support the proposed courses. Existing
faculty personnel will be able to support the discipline with material selection and instructional needs.
A budget of $41,625 is being allotted to cover the costs of supplementing the library’s electronic book
holdings and maintaining subscriptions to electronic technology databases. No cost is included for
library renovations since the electronic/digital resources will be “housed” virtually and be available
college-wide (Appendix N, pg. 88).
F. ACADEMIC RESOURCES
There are currently 29 full-time technology faculty members throughout the campuses; 10% (3)
with terminal degrees. MDC also has 105 technology part time faculty; 3% (3) with terminal
degrees. MDC will hire two full-time doctorally-prepared faculty members by August 2016 and
two part-time faculty (1 FTE) by August 2015.
G. COST TO STUDENTS
The proposed MDC BS-IST provides students an affordable educational opportunity designed to lead
to high-wage employment in technology careers. The student tuition for 4 years of study for the
proposed BS-IST is estimated at $13,886.526 compared to $24,199.20 to $207,900.00 at State
University System (SUS) and private institutions in Region 23 (see Table 4).
H. ACADEMIC CONTENT
To address workforce demands and unmet need, students will receive both theoretical knowledge and
hands-on skills in high demand areas of information systems technology, including systems analysis,
programming, network and systems management/administration, database management/administration,
user support, and cyber security. In addition to the core curriculum, students will have the option of
specializing in either Networking or in Application Development. The curriculum, which was
developed by an interdisciplinary team of EnTec technology faculty, emphasizes hands-on, practical
skills acquisition combined with appropriate theory, and culminates in a real-world capstone project.
I. ENROLLMENT, PERFORMANCE AND BUDGET PLAN
The proposed program builds on the existing MDC departmental infrastructure for information
systems technology. The projected expenditure for academic years 2014 through 2018 averages
$258,182 (Appendix N, pg. 88). Enrollment projections are based on 30 students (16 FTEs)
beginning in August 2014, and increasing to 210 students (112 FTEs) by 2017-2018. Revenue from
student fees and other sources is projected to be $1,032,731 for the 4-year start-up period. It is
projected that the program will be self-sustaining by the 2016-2017 academic year.
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J. PLAN OF ACTION IF PROGRAM MUST BE TERMINATED
As mandated by the State Board of Education, Miami Dade College will demonstrate diligence to
individual needs in the event of program termination and will enact an approved degree completion
plan to enable eligible students to complete the appropriate BS-IST degree program coursework
following the termination decision (Appendix O, pg. 89) to include transition services, “teach-out”
options, and options for students to complete with other area institutions.
SUMMARY
Based on the documentation of workforce need, unmet demand, service to a diverse student population,
program design, and cost of attendance, the MDC faculty, administration, and Board of Trustees
unanimously approved the Bachelor of Science with a major in Information Systems Technology with
an implementation date of fall 2014.
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EVALUATION CRITERIA
A.
PLANNING PROCESS
1.
Internal Process and Meetings (Limit 800 words)
Miami Dade College (MDC) School of Engineering and Technology (EnTec) is proposing a Bachelor
of Science with a major in Information Systems Technology (BS-IST) degree program. As part of its
continual efforts to address local workforce needs, Miami Dade College periodically realigns its
programs with the Beacon Council’s7 One Community/One goal strategic program. The process was
prompted as a result of a Business - Higher Education Forum (BHEF) where MDC and its long-time
industry partner NextEra Energy Inc. (see External Process, below) began discussions to identify
potential degree programs that meet industry’s information technology workforce needs. Preliminary
communications between MDC and NextEra sketched out broad curriculum and budget requirements.
Preliminary degree concepts for the proposed BS-IST were formulated and Dr. Richard White, Director
of the School of Engineering and Technology (EnTec), obtained unanimous support for the proposed
degree from EnTec’s administrative team of technology chairs at a meeting on May 18, 2012
(Appendix A, pg. 33).
Based on the mutual agreement between MDC and NextEra that a partnership was feasible, Dr. Padron
announced on September 5, 2012, that MDC approved the development of a BS-IST and directed a
committee to be organized to develop and implement the degree (Appendix A, pg. 33).
An administrative team was convened on September 14, 2012, by Dr. Jorge Guerra, Director of
Workforce Development, which included Dr. Michael Reiner, Associate Provost Academic Affairs, Dr.
Billy Jones, Academic Dean, Wolfson Campus, Dr. Heather Belmont, Dean of Sciences, Dr. Mollie
DeHart, Director of Academic Programs, Dr. Richard White, Director of EnTec, Dr. Diane King,
Director of Curriculum Development for the School of Engineering and Technology, and Dr. Djuradj
Babic, Chair of Technology at the MDC Hialeah Campus. Dr. Babic is an active teaching faculty
member and coordinated the curriculum development efforts with an interdisciplinary team of EnTec
faculty members. Subsequent internal meetings ensued to assign roles and responsibilities, develop
timelines, and conduct external research (Appendix A, pg. 33).
The committee’s responsibilities included planning the process of developing the proposal for the
proposed BS degree, designing curriculum that addressed Workforce Region 23 needs, and researching
the region’s other academic offerings in information systems technology. As noted in Appendix A, (
pg. 33), the planning committee met regularly to conduct the research and feasibility study, develop the
curriculum, generate the proposal, review changes and make revisions to the proposal.
In the internal planning process, the committee:
 Prepared and disseminated employer and student surveys to further ascertain local need
and demand (Appendices G, pg. 58, H, pg. 68).
 Elicited input from local industry leaders, state and local government offices, and
students (Appendices H, pg. 68, I, pg. 76).
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The Beacon Council is Miami-Dade County's official economic development partnership.
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Examined national, state, and local workforce data to assess the need for workforce
programs in information systems technology.1, 12
Evaluated current resources, facilities, and equipment (Appendix N, pg. 88).
Designed curriculum and a 4-year course of study (Tables 7, 8, Appendix J, pg. 80).
Reviewed existing technology baccalaureate degrees to determine program of study and
degree alignment (e.g., Seminole College’s BS in Information Systems Technology).
EnTec convened an industry focus group to identify the knowledge, skills,
performances, and attitudes required of an information systems technology
professional. A formal DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) workshop was
conducted on February 14, 2013, led by a trained external facilitator (Appendix I, pg.
76).
Based on the data acquired from the Employer and Student Surveys (Appendices G, pg. 58, H, pg. 68),
and the Industry DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) Focus Group Report (Appendix I, pg. 76), the
EnTec faculty team created a curriculum that addressed:
 The need expressed by local industry leaders for employees who are prepared to enter the
workforce having practical as well as managerial skills in information systems technology.
 Employers’ need for local, qualified candidates with backgrounds in technology disciplines
such as networking, computer information technology, and database management and
administration.
 Career ladder options for existing AA degree and AS technology degree graduates.
 The need for low cost, workforce-driven baccalaureate degree options in the information
systems technology disciplines in Workforce Region 23.
The Letter of Intent/Executive Summary was presented to MDC’s Academic Leadership Council
(ALC), the College Academic and Student Support Council (CASSC), and MDC’s Board of
Trustees. Following unanimous support of the initial proposal documents, MDC’s technology
faculty collaborated with industry and administrators to create the proposed curriculum. MDC
technology faculty developed a curriculum that 1) focuses on developing broad-based technical and
managerial skills necessary for students to obtain immediate in-field employment, and 2) provides a
strong foundation of skill-sets and knowledge for continued progression in students’ careers. The
final proposal, in its entirety, received approval from the MDC technology faculty, administration,
college-wide curriculum committee, and Board of Trustees.
The proposed BS-IST degree was designed to:
 Respond to unmet workforce need within Workforce Region 23.
 Provide transition and articulation for associate degree graduates to achieve a four-year degree
that will support higher paying careers.
 Provide students with a strong foundation of knowledge and skills-sets for continued
progression in their careers.
 Provide additional education opportunities to fill employment gaps in Region 23.
2. External Process and Meetings (Limit 1200 words)
In the external process of planning the degree program, MDC’s administrative planning team
committee:
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Conducted industry and student surveys (Appendices G, pg. 58, H, pg. 68).
Elicited input from local industry leaders, state and local government offices (Appendix I,
pg. 76).
Evaluated similar programs offered at FSC institutions, and engaged in conversations with
Workforce Region 23 universities to access need, demand, and impact (Appendices C, pg.
38, D, pg. 40).
The development of a BS-IST received impetus from the BHEF for a STEM industry/academic
partnership proposal. In February 2012, at the BHEF Winter Conference in Seattle, Dr. Eduardo
Padron, Miami Dade College President and Mr. Lewis Hay, Executive Chairman, NextEra Energy, Inc.,
discussed the feasibility of an industry/academic partnership to offer a baccalaureate degree that would
address the information technology workforce preparedness needs of NextEra and other local South
Florida industry (Appendix C, pg. 38).
On May 11, 2012, MDC administrators met with Mr. Armando Oliveria, member of the MDC Board of
Trustees and former President and CEO of NextEra Energy, and Mr. Moray Dewhurst, NextEra Vice
Chair and Chief Financial Officer, to discuss curriculum and budget requirements for a BS-IST that
would combine information technology and managerial components (Appendix C, pg. 38). Based on
these preliminary discussions, Dr. White and the School of EnTec faculty and administrators developed
a framework for the curriculum and NextEra information technology leaders provided feedback and
comments. Dr. White announced the proposed degree to EnTec’s Technology Industry Advisory
Committee on September 12, 2012. The committee unanimously endorsed the concept and offered
support.
As part of the External Process, MDC engaged in conversations regarding the proposed BS-IST with
state and private universities within Workforce Region 23 as noted below (Appendices C, pg. 38, D,
pg. 40):
Florida International University (FIU):
 A meeting was conducted on December 20, 2012, between MDC administrators and Florida
International University’s Dean of the College of Engineering and Computing and its Associate
Director of the School of Computing and Information Sciences. In attendance from MDC were
Dr. Richard White, School Director, EnTec; Dr. Billy Jones, Associate Academic Dean,
Wolfson Campus; Dr. Djuradj Babic, Technology Chair, Hialeah Campus and from FIU: Dr.
Amir Mirmiran, Dean, College of Engineering and Computing; and Dr. Mark Weiss, Associate
Director, School of Computing and Information Sciences.
 MDC administrators explained the proposed degree to the FIU administrators and expressed the
desire for an articulation between the proposed BS-IST and FIU’s master’s degree in
Information Technology.
 The FIU administrators acknowledged MDC’s plans and indicated that they are awaiting the
proposal for review when it is available from the state.
Barry University:
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On December 14, 2012, Drs. White and Jones visited administrators from Barry University’s
Information Technology Department, Dr. Khaled Deeb, ACE Director of Information
Technology and Antonio Pita, ACE Assistant Academic Coordinator of Information
Technology. At this meeting, the Barry administrators expressed warm support of MDC’s
proposed BS-IST. They voiced an interest in developing an articulation between the proposed
MDC BS-IST and its MS-IT degree (Appendices C, pg. 38, D, pg. 40).
Florida Memorial University:
 FMU was notified in writing of MDC’s intention to offer the BS-IST. A meeting was requested.
FMU has not responded (Appendix D, pg. 40).
St. Thomas University:
 St. Thomas was notified in writing of MDC’s intention to offer the BS-IST. A meeting was
requested. St. Thomas has not responded (Appendix D, pg. 40).
University of Miami:
 UM was notified in writing of MDC’s intention to offer the BS-IST. A follow-up phone call
was placed requesting a face-to-face meeting. No response has been received (Appendix D, pg.
40).
As of May 6, 2013, MDC received information from the Florida Department of Education (Appendix
E, pg. 45), Division of Florida Colleges, that no SUS institution submitted an alternative proposal for
the proposed MDC BS-IST degree. However, as of May 10, 2013, Florida Atlantic University (FAU), a
Region 22 institution, submitted a letter of objection and Miami Dade College sent a written response
to address the concerns (Appendix E, pg. 45). As of June 5, 2013, MDC received no alternative
proposals from ICUF or CIE institutions.
B. PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE
1. Provide date or date range for each of the following activities:
As noted in Table 1 below, the following timelines have been developed:
▪ Assessment of Need and Demand
February 2012 – December 2012
▪ Curriculum Development
September 2012-March 2013
▪ Accreditation Activities
SACS: January 2014- April 2014
ABET: January 2016 – August 2017
▪ Recruitment of Faculty and Staff
April 2014 –July 2017
▪ Systems, Facilities and Resource Upgrades and Development
July 2015 August 2016
▪ Student Recruitment and Advising
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April 2014- ongoing
2. Estimated date upper division courses are to begin:
August 2014
Table 1: Timeline for BS-IST Implementation
Time Line for Implementation of the BS with a major in Information Systems Technology
Date
February 2012 – December
2012
September 12, 2012
September 14, 2012
Sept. 2012-March 2013
December 14, 2012
December 20, 2012
January – February 2013
March 20, 2013
March– June 2013
May 16 – June 18, 2013
July – January 2014
January 2014 – April 2014
April 2014
Activity
Personnel
N/A
 Dr. Padron attends BHEF Winter
conference, discusses need for IST
degree with Chair of NextEra Energy
 Assessment of Need and Demand
 Data research, student and Industry
surveys conducted
 Technology Industry Advisory Committee N/A
consulted. Industry-related workforce input
provided to the BS-IST program
 Committee formed and draft of the BS-IST N/A
proposal begun
N/A
 Curriculum Development
 MDC administrators meet with Barry
administrators to discuss proposed degree
 MDC administrators meet with Florida
International University administrators to
discuss proposed degree
 MDC faculty, administration, and MDC
Board of Trustees review Executive
Summary and related documents for
approval
 MDC President submits Letter of Intent to
DFC
 Submission of Letter of Intent and
Department of Education notification
process
 MDC faculty and administration and MDC
Board of Trustees (BOT) review and
approve BS-IST proposal based on the
documentation, data, and other
information as stipulated by Section
1007.33 Florida Statutes
 Submission of Baccalaureate Proposal to
DFC, review and approval process
 Upon SBE approval, SACS is notified by
MDC of plans for the new BS-IST degree
 MDC begins implementation processes
 SACS approval process begins, including
developing and submitting prospectus
 Development and implementation of
marketing and recruitment strategies
begins
 Student recruitment and advisement
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N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
begins
April – July 2014
August 2014
August -December 2014
April – July 2015
July 2015 – August 2016
August 2015
January 2016 – August 2017
February, 2016
April – July 2016
May 2016
June, 2016
August 2016
September – December 2016
 Media Services distributes formal
announcement and recruitment materials
 Budget Development and Appropriations
with new accounts established
 Development of Marketing and
Recruitment Strategies continues
 Advisory Committee reviews marketing
and recruitment plan
 Post, screen, hire positions for one part
time faculty (.5 FTE), one part time faculty
support (lab assistant), one part-time
student services support (student advisor),
one full-time academic administrator
 Posting of Positions with HR assistance
 Complete hiring of part-time position
 First upper division classes offered
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
MDC posts, screens, hires:
1 part-time (.5 FTE) faculty
1 part-time faculty support
(lab assistant)
1 part-time student services
support (student advisor)
1 full-time academic
administrator to manage
recruitment, etc. the first
year.
N/A
 Marketing and recruitment efforts continue N/A
 Post, screen, hire positions for one full
time doctorally-prepared faculty, one
doctorally-prepared part time faculty (.5
FTE) and one part-time faculty support
(lab assistant)
 Posting of Positions with HR assistance
 Complete hiring of positions
MDC posts, screens, hires:
1 full-time faculty
1 additional part-time
faculty (.5 FTE)
1 additional part-time
faculty support (lab
assistant)
 Facilities renovations (faculty offices)
 Upgrade information technology
equipment
 Begin second year of BS-IST offerings
N/A
 MDC requests accreditation (ABET)
evaluation for BS-IST program.
 MDC prepares self-study for ABET
accreditation.
 Post, screen, hire position for one full time
doctorally-prepared faculty, one part-time
academic administrator
 Posting of Positions with HR assistance
 Complete hiring of positions
 Commencement for first class of BS-IST
degree program graduates

 MDC completes the self-study and
submits it to ABET for evaluation.
 First annual report submitted to State
 MDC convenes planning committee for
ABET accreditation process.
 ABET Evaluation visit(s) takes place on
MDC's campus. ABET team presents
factual findings orally on campus. Then,
N/A
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N/A
N/A
MDC posts, screens, hires:
1 full-time faculty
1 part-time academic
administrator
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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February - April 2017
April – July 2017
August 2017
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following a 7-day response period for the
institution to report errors of fact or
observation, the team finalizes and
submits its preliminary findings and
recommendations (called a "draft
statement") to the leadership of the
appropriate commission for editing.
MDC receives draft statement from ABET. N/A
MDC must respond to draft statement(s)
within 30 days.
MDC posts, screens, hires:
Post, screen, hire positions for one part1 part-time faculty support
time faculty support (lab assistant)
(lab assistant)
Posting of position with HR assistance
Complete hiring of position
N/A
Second annual report submitted to State
ABET notifies MDC of its final
accreditation actions. MDC obtains ABET
accreditation results.
C. WORKFORCE DEMAND/UNMET NEED SPECIFIC TO PROGRAM AREA
Include an analysis for the geographic region to be served.
Guidelines for Demand and Supply
1. Geographic region to be served: Workforce Region 23 (Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties)
2. Number of current jobs:
As of 2012, there were 38,820 individuals employed in information systems technology professions
(Table 2) in Workforce Region 23.
3. Number of current job openings (annual):
There are 1,157 average annual openings (Table 2) in Workforce Region 23.
Table 2: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Labor Market Statistics Center
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Florida Department of Economic Opportunity - Labor Market Statistics Center Employment Projections, on the internet
http://www.floridajobs.org/labor-market-information/data-center/statistical-programs/employment-projections (visited May 22, 2012)
4. Projected number of job openings five years from current year:
Occupational employment through 2020 is projected to be 42,383 for Workforce Region 23, with
average openings of 5,785 over the next five years (Table 2).
5. Number of most recent graduates in the discipline area from the State University
System, by institution(s) in the geographic region specified in the application
Degrees Awarded by State University System
In Workforce Region 23, Florida International University (FIU) reported 194 student completions in
2011-2012; 132 from CIP code 11.0103 (Track 2) – Information Technology which is a similar
discipline area, but a different degree track option and 62 in Computer Science and Support programs. 8
6. Number of most recent graduates in the discipline area from nonpublic postsecondary
institutions in geographic region, by institution.
There are no nonpublic institutions offering CIP code 11.01036, Track 4, and consequently no recent
graduates in that CIP. There are programs in other information technology tracks and/or computer
science and support disciplines. Based upon the College Navigator results, completions in Information
Technology and/or Computer Science programs from local private institutions in 2011-2012 are
reported at 97: Barry University 649, University of Miami (UM) 2010, St. Thomas University (STU) 5
and Florida Memorial University (FMU) 811.
7. Data and a one-paragraph description of the employment gap based on 2 through 6. (Limit 300
words)
Based upon the workforce data reported from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the
current employment gap in Region 23 is 1,157 average annual job openings (Table 2).
8
Institute of Education Sciences National Center for Education Statistics – College Navigator on the Internet at http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?s=FL
(visited May 17, 2013)
9
Ibid
10
Ibid
11
National Center for Education Statistics, on the Internet at http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator (visited May 17, 2013)
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As noted in Table 2, employment projections for 2020 call for 1,160 Computer and Information
Systems Managers, 20,252 Computer Specialists, and 20,971 jobs in other occupations which can
benefit from this degree program. With average annual openings of 1,157 (Table 2), the gap in the
locally-educated workforce from Region 23 SUS and ICUF institutions is 866. The number of
graduates (291) does not meet the projected workforce demand.
8. Other measures as selected by institutions, which may include brief qualitative or quantitative
data/information such as local economic development initiatives or evidence of rapid growth or
decline not reflected in local, state, and national data (Limit 300 words)
CareerOneStop projects the annual growth rate of employment among Computer and Information
Systems Managers to be growing at 18% nationally and at 17% statewide in Florida between 2010 and
202012. A bachelor’s degree is required for 46% of the jobs in this occupational code, 24% require a
master’s or higher, 9% require an associate’s degree13. The starting salary for the BS-IST is projected to
be $58,000, with a median salary for computer and information managers in Florida at $114,900 14. The
MDC proposed BS-IST degree will provide additional educational opportunities to fill the large
existing gap in an educated workforce and to support this projected growth.
Through the Employer Survey (Appendix G, pg. 58), local industry leaders expressed a need for
employees who are prepared to enter the workforce. 100% (n=15) of employers who responded
indicated that the Bachelor of Science degree is the most desirable degree for positions within their
organizations. In addition, there is local industry support for a cost-effective baccalaureate degree
which is designed to meet workforce needs as evidenced by the 18 letters received in support of the
proposed BS-IST (Appendix P, pg. 92).
Respondents indicated at least 69 current employees in their organizations would be interested in
obtaining a degree if Miami Dade College offered a BS-IST. In survey responses, local employers
projected that they will need to hire 2,266 IT professionals within the next three to five years
(Appendix G, pg. 58).
Student Surveys (Appendix H, pg. 68) indicated:



77% (N=269) of respondents currently enrolled in MDC EnTec programs are interested in
pursuing a bachelor’s degree in information technology systems after completing their associate
or certificate level of study.
The largest percentage of respondents, 41% (N=116), named Miami Dade College as their first
choice as the institution they would most likely attend in Florida to pursue a BS-IST.
88% (N=223) of respondents cited cost and location as the primary factors why respondents
would choose Miami Dade College, followed by flexibility of schedule (58%=145) and
reputation/quality of education (47%=119).
12
Career OneStop on the Internet
http://www.careerinfonet.org/occ_rep.asp?optstatus=011000000&soccode=113021&id=1&nodeid=2&stfips=12&search=Go (visited May 21, 2013)
13
Ibid
14
Ibid
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D. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT SPECIFIC TO PROGRAM AREA
1. Provide a brief description of the existing facilities and equipment that will be utilized for
the program. (Limit 150 words)
The proposed program will take full advantage of computer-equipped classroom and laboratory
facilities available throughout MDC. There are 1,412 technology workstations available across
MDC’s three major campuses, North, Kendall, and Wolfson. North Campus has six technology
classrooms with a total of 187 classroom computer workstations and a Computer Courtyard
equipped with 210 computer workstations. Kendall Campus has nine technology classrooms
equipped with a total of 284 computer workstations plus a Technology Study Center equipped with
75 computer workstations. Wolfson Campus has nine technology classrooms, equipped with a total
of 256 classroom computer workstations, plus 400 computer workstations in its Computer
Courtyard. All workstations are configured with essential software applications, including Microsoft
Office Professional, Microsoft Visual C++, Java, email, and Internet Access.
2. Provide a brief description of the new facilities and equipment that will be needed for the
program, if any. (Limit 150 words)
Minor renovations will be made beginning in July 2015 through August 2016 ($13,000) for
offices for the two new faculty members who will be hired. Additional IT hardware equipment
will be purchased as future technology innovations dictate, for which we have allocated
$16,000. Computer workstations will continually be updated to current versions of software
required to support the program. The initial startup cost of software will be $6,000 for the 20142015 academic year. For the two years following, the cost of upgrades and new software
purchase will be $8,000 ($4,000 per year). During the 2017-2018 academic year, we anticipate
software upgrades to be $2,000.
E. LIBRARY/MEDIA SPECIFIC TO PROGRAM AREA
1. Provide a brief description of the existing library/media resources that will be utilized for
the program. (Limit 150 words)
Currently, the database resources at MDC appear adequate to support the initial start-up of
proposed courses. In light of the fact that the community college and university libraries are
merging15, there is every reason to believe that MDC students and faculty will have even greater
access to more advanced Computer Science databases. Existing Learning Resources personnel
are adequate to support collection development. Either an existing faculty librarian or collection
development professional will be able support the discipline with material selection and
instructional needs. No cost is included for library renovations since the electronic/digital
resources will be “housed” virtually and be available college-wide.
15
Florida Virtual Campus. On the Internet at
http://www.flvc.org/flvc/portal/Home_Page/About%20FLVC/!ut/p/c5/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3iDEEtPfx9TQwMDSwMLA08XP2cjTxN
vYwtnE30_j_zcVP2CbEdFAOhwBTU!/dl3/d3/L2dJQSEvUUt3QS9ZQnZ3LzZfMTM0SU9LRzEwTzE1MjBJM0VHOTZQRTI4QjE!/ (Visited February
27, 2013)
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2. Provide a brief description of the new library/media resources that will be needed for the
program, if any. (Limit 150 words)
The field of computing is rapidly changing and having up-to-the-date information in electronic,
virtual formats (databases, eBooks, and LibGuides) is critical. As noted above, the current
database resources at MDC appear adequate for the program start-up. However, MDC’s eBook
collection is currently inadequate to the needs of the proposed courses.
a. A start-up cost of $15,000 to purchase approximately 150 titles is recommended. In each
subsequent year, $5,000 dollars will be set aside to keep the collection current in such fastchanging areas as networking, programming, and security.
b. While the collection will be primary electronic and digital, a cursory search for print
materials in related subject areas demonstrated a need for the purchase of a few key titles. A
start-up cost of $5,625 will provide approximately 75 key titles, mostly historical in nature.
A minimal expenditure of $2,000 for each of the following years can maintain the print
collection.
F. ACADEMIC RESOURCES SPECIFIC TO PROGRAM AREA
1. Number of existing full-time faculty 29; 3 of whom are doctorally-prepared
2. Number of existing part-time faculty 105; 3 of whom are doctorally-prepared
3. Provide a brief description of the anticipated additional faculty that will be needed for the
program, if any. (Limit 150 words)
To supplement the existing MDC technology credentialed faculty, MDC will hire one additional
full-time doctorally-prepared faculty member by August 2015 and a second full-time
doctorally-prepared faculty member by 2016. Two part-time doctorally-prepared faculty
members (1 FTE) will be hired between August 2014 and August 2015.
4. Anticipated instructional support personnel needed
List titles of personnel including administrators, advisors, librarians, lab managers, etc...
Three part-time faculty support lab assistants will be added to provide instructional support.
They will be hired in August 2014, August 2015, and August 2017 respectively. One full-time
academic administrator to manage recruitment will be hired for the start of the 2014-2015
academic year and one part-time academic administrator for the start of the 2016-2017
academic year to provide support services, including data input and transcript processing. A
part- time student services advisor will be hired in August 2014 to advise prospective and
enrolled students.
5. As applicable, provide additional information related to academic resources.
(Limit 150 words)
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Table 3 summarizes the full and part time academic and administrative resources required to
support the proposed program.
Table 3: Instructional Support Recommended for Proposed BS-IST
Job Title
# of
positions
Term
hired
Responsibilities
Doctorally-prepared
part-time faculty
1(.5 FTE)
August
2014
Upper division teaching responsibilities
Part-time faculty
support (lab assistant)
1
August
2014
Provide instructional support
Part-time student
services support
(student advisor)
1
August
2014
Student success support
Full-time Academic
Administrator
1
August
2014
Provide support services
Doctorally-prepared
full-time faculty
1
August
2015
Upper division teaching responsibilities
Doctorally-prepared
part-time faculty
1 (.5 FTE)
August
2015
Upper division teaching responsibilities
Part-time faculty
support (lab assistant)
1
August
2015
Provide instructional support
Doctorally-prepared
full-time faculty
1
August
2016
Upper division teaching responsibilities
Part-time Academic
Administrator
1
August
2016
Provide support services
Part-time faculty
support (lab assistant)
1
August
2017
Provide instructional support
G. COST TO STUDENTS
As evidenced in Table 4, Miami Dade College provides the most affordable baccalaureate educational
opportunity in Workforce Region 23. Many students have financial constraints that dictate whether they
are able to achieve their educational goals. In order to accommodate students who have personal
obligations, MDC offers flexible course scheduling options such as evening and weekend and will
review and consider on-line options.
1. Anticipated cost for four years of study at FCS institution (Tuition and fees x credit hours)
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$112.22 x 84 (per lower division credit hour)
$123.89 x 36 (per upper division credit hour)
MDC TOTAL: $ 13,886.52 (special fees not included)
2. Estimated cost for four years of study at each state university in service district
FIU - $201.66 x 120 credits = $24,199.20 (tuition only) (Table 4)
(compared to the MDC cost of $13,886.52, which is $10,312.68 (42.61%) less)
3. Estimated cost for four years of study at each nonpublic institution in service district, if
available
As noted in Table 4, the estimated cost (not including extra fees) to attend SUS and private
institutions in Workforce Region 23 ranges from $24,199.20 to $207,900.00.
Table 4. Cost of Attendance
Tuition & Fee Costs for 120-Credit Programs†
Institution
Miami Dade College
http://www.mdc.edu/main/acade
mics/tuition.aspx
Florida International University
http://admissions.fiu.edu/costs/co
sts.php
Barry University
http://www.barry.edu/futurestudents/undergraduate/admission
s/tuition-and-fees.html
Florida Memorial University
http://www.fmuniv.edu/wpcontent/uploads/2011/12/FY2012-2013.pdf
St. Thomas University
http://www.stu.edu/IMG/pdf/TUI
TIONFEESMAIN.pdf
University of Miami
https://www6.miami.edu/accountservices/Tuition_Rates/20132014_Tuition_Undergrad.pdf
Estimated In-State Tuition &
Fee Costs (Exclusive of room Cost Difference Compared to MDC
and board and other fees)
$ 13,886.52
$ 24,199.20
+$10,312.68
(compared to MDC cost of
$13,886.52, which is 42.61% or
$10,312.68 less)
$ 140,800*
+$126,913.48
(10 times greater than MDC cost)
$ 61,920*
+$48,033.48
(4 times greater than MDC cost)
$ 131,850*
+$117,963.48
(9 times greater than MDC cost)
$ 207,900*
†
+$194,013.48
(14.9 times greater than MDC cost)
The institutions within the table do not offer the same program as MDC. For the purpose of tuition evaluation, related
technology or computer science degrees are utilized.
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*Note: Tuition is an estimate based on full-time enrollment (minimum of 12 credits per semester).
H. ACADEMIC CONTENT
1. List the admission requirements for the program.
The BS-IST degree program is designed to provide seamless articulation for Associate in
Science technology graduates, accommodating AS technology majors in computer
programming and analysis, database administration, networking services technology, computer
information technology, and internet services technology. Additionally, the program also
accommodates students entering with an Associate in Arts (AA) degree and students with a
minimum of 60 semester hours from a regionally accredited institution.
Admission requirements include:
 Students must submit a completed Miami Dade College Admissions and Supplemental
Application
 An Associate in Science in technology degree or AA degree from a regionally accredited
institution
-or A minimum of 60 semester hours from a regionally accredited institution including:
o Completed the approved Common Pre-requisites applicable to the program,
o ENC 1101 or its equivalent, and MAC 1105 or higher
o A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
o A minimum of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale in all lower division requirement
courses (Note: Common Prerequisites (technology courses) necessary for
program admission should be earned within 5 years of admission to the
baccalaureate degree. If the technology course credits are more than 5 years old,
students must consult an academic advisor.)
 Foreign Language:
o Students admitted to the baccalaureate degree program without meeting the
foreign language admission requirement must complete such requirements prior
to graduation.
o If satisfying the requirement by high school courses, high school transcript
must be presented.
 Student Acknowledgement of Responsibilities (signed).
 All financial obligations to MDC satisfied.
Students entering with an AS degree 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 technical background for the
baccalaureate program.
2. Faculty credentials – Estimated percentage of upper division courses in the program to be
taught by faculty with a terminal degree
The Principles of Accreditation 3.5.4, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
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In accordance with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), at least 25% of
the upper division coursework in the proposed BS-IST will be taught by faculty with a terminal
degree. Table 5 below indicates current faculty credentialing.
Table 5: Miami Dade College Full time and Part Time Technology Faculty
Full Time Technology Faculty Part Time Technology Faculty
Terminal Degree
Terminal Degree
2
0
6
1
Hialeah
2
0
5
0
Homestead
3
1
6
0
InterAmerican
9
1
36
0
Kendall
5
1
27
0
North
0
0
7
0
West
5
0
15
2
Wolfson
Subtotal
26
3
102
3
Total
29
105
Campus
3. Anticipated average student/teacher ratio in first year based on enrollment projections as
stated in the Enrollment, Performance and Budget Plan form
In the first year of the program, enrollment is projected to be 30 students (Appendix N, pg. 88).
For lecture and lab courses, a maximum student to teacher ratio will be 30:1. MDC is
committed to this student ratio for both lower and upper division technology courses.
4. Summary of SACS accreditation plan - Florida Teacher Education Program Approval plan,
and/or other specialized accreditation plan(s), as appropriate
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 baccalaureate degrees. The following MDC baccalaureates have been approved by the
Florida Board of Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science
 Biological Sciences
 Early Childhood Education
 Electronics Engineering Technology
 Exceptional Student Education
 Secondary Mathematics Education
 Secondary Science Education – Biology
 Secondary Science Education – Chemistry
 Secondary Science Education – Earth & Space Science
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
Secondary Science Education – Physics
Bachelor of Applied Science
 Film, Television & Digital Production
 Health Science with an option in Physician Assistant Studies
 Public Safety Management
 Supervision and Management
Additional notification will be submitted to SACS for the proposed BS-IST as directed in
Procedure One: Procedure for the Review and Substantive Changes Requiring Notification and
Approval Prior to Implementation.16
In order to provide assurance that the program meets the quality standards established by the
profession for which the program prepares its students, the BS-IST will undergo the ABET
accreditation process. ABET is a non-profit and non-governmental accrediting agency for
academic programs in the disciplines of applied science, computing, engineering, and
engineering technology, and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
The process is to commence in January 2016, with the ABET evaluation visit taking place in the
Fall of 2016. Anticipated accreditation status is set for August 2017.
5. Curriculum
Course listing format: Course Number (e.g. MAC 1105), Course Title, # of Credits
a) Are there similar programs listed in the Common Prerequisites Counseling Manual
(CPCM) for the CIP code (and track, if appropriate) you are proposing? (Yes/No)
Common Prerequisites Manual
Yes, there are similar programs listed in the Common Prerequisites Counseling Manual
under CIP 11.0103, Track 4. Seminole State College of Florida and Indian River State
College offer similar Bachelor of Science with a major in Information Systems Technology
programs with the same CIP code and track. No institutions in Workforce Region 23 offer
the same program.
b) Include a copy of the latest page from the CPCM for the CIP/Track for this program, as
applicable.
See Table 6.
16
Substantive change for accredited institutions of the commission on colleges on the Internet at
http://www.sacscoc.org/pdf/081705/Substantive%20change%20policy.pdf (Visited May 17, 2013)
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Table 6: Current CPCM For CIP 11.0301, Track 4:
c) If specific courses are listed in the CPCM or as determined appropriate for new programs,
list lower division common prerequisites required. If no prerequisites are required for the
program, state “No prerequisites.”
LOWER LEVEL COURSES with MDC Proposed Alternative Course Options for Track 4
Course
Hours
MACX105
3
or higher level mathematics
Course Title
College Algebra
& STAX023
or STAX014 3
3
Statistical Methods
& ECOX013
or ECOX023 3
3
Economics
& SPCX608
or SPC X017
3
3
Introduction to Oral Communication
Fundamentals of Speech Communication
& CEPX486C
or CTS X134
or CTS X650
3
4
4
Network Concepts and Operating System
Networking Technologies
Networking Fundamental
& COPX000
3
Introduction to Programming
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or COP X334
& CGSX540C
4
Introduction to C++ Programming
3-4
Database Management
FOR ALL MAJORS: Students are strongly encouraged to select required lower
division electives that will enhance their general education coursework and that
will support their intended baccalaureate degree program. Students should
consult with an academic advisor in their major degree area.
d) List all courses required for the final two years of the baccalaureate program by term, in
sequence. For some broad-based programs (e.g., BAS Supervision and Management), a
sample curriculum may be appropriate. For degree programs with concentrations, there may
be more than one sequence showing courses that are the same and/or different per
concentration area. Include credit hours per term, and total credits for the program.
Table 7 below provides a sequential listing of the final two years of the proposed BS-IST
with a discipline specific specialty area in Application Development.
Table 7: Recommended Upper Division Course Sequencing for BS-IST
(Application Development)
Junior Year – Fall Semester
Course
Course Title
CGS 3763
Operating System Principles
CIS 3360
Principles of Information Security
xxx xxxx
Elective (See Appendix J, pg. 80)
Term Total Credits:
Junior Year – Spring Semester
Course
Course Title
COP 4723
Database Administration
CIS 3510
IT Project Management
xxx xxxx
Elective (See Appendix J, pg. 80)
xxx xxxx
Elective (See Appendix J, pg. 80)
Term Total Credits:
Junior Year – Summer Semester
Course
Course Title
CTS 4xxx
Information Storage and Management
xxx xxxx
Elective (See Appendix J, pg. 80)
Term Total Credits:
Senior Year – Fall Semester
Course
Course Title
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Credits
4
4
4
12
Credits
4
4
4
4
16
Credits
4
4
8
Credits
CIS 4617
COP 4656
xxx xxxx
Knowledge Management
Mobile Application Development
Elective (See Appendix J, pg. 80)
Term Total Credits:
Senior Year – Spring Semester
Course
Course Title
COP 4834
Data-Driven Web Applications
CIS 4891
Capstone Project
xxx xxxx
Elective (See Appendix J, pg. 80)
Term Total Credits:
Total Lower Division Credits (AA degree including Common Prerequisite):
Total Upper Division:
Electives:
Total Credits for the BS-IST:
4
4
4
12
Credits
4
4
4
12
60
36
24
120
Table 8 below provides a sequential listing of the final two years of the proposed BS-IST
with a discipline specific specialty area in Networking.
Table 8: Recommended Upper Division Course Sequencing for BS-IST (Networking)
Junior Year – Fall Semester
Course
Course Title
Operating System Principles
CGS 3763
Principles of Information Security
CIS 3360
Elective (See Appendix J, pg. 80)
xxx xxxx
Term Total Credits:
Junior Year – Spring Semester
Course Title
Course
COP 4723
Database Administration
CIS 3510
IT Project Management
xxx xxxx
Elective (See Appendix J, pg. 80)
xxx xxxx
Elective (See Appendix J, pg. 80)
Term Total Credits:
Junior Year – Summer Semester
Course Title
Course
Information Storage and Management
CTS 4xxx
Elective (See Appendix J, pg. 80)
xxx xxxx
Term Total Credits:
Senior Year – Fall Semester
Course
Course Title
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Credits
4
4
4
12
Credits
4
4
4
4
16
Credits
4
4
8
Credits
CIS 4617
CNT 4603
xxx xxxx
Knowledge Management
System Administration and Maintenance
Elective (See Appendix J, pg. 80)
Term Total Credits:
Senior Year – Spring Semester
Course
Course Title
CIS 4891
Capstone Project
CNT 4704
Network Design and Planning
xxx xxxx
Elective (See Appendix J, pg. 80)
Term Total Credits:
Total Lower Division Credits (AA degree including Common Prerequisite):
Total Upper Division:
Electives:
Total Credits for the BS-IST:
4
4
4
12
Credits
4
4
4
12
60
36
24
120
A comprehensive four-year curriculum guide which lists the recommended lower and upper
division Electives is included in Appendix J (pg. 80), a listing of course descriptions for the
proposed upper division coursework is included in Appendix L (pg. 84), and the mapping of
Learning Outcomes for the proposed upper division coursework is included in Appendix K
(pg. 83). In order to accommodate students who have personal obligations, MDC offers
flexible course scheduling options such as evening and weekend and will review and
consider on-line options.
e) List specific Associate in Science and/or Associate in Applied Science programs offered at
your institution that are aligned with the program, as applicable.
The BS-IST degree program is designed to provide seamless articulation for MDC AS
technology graduates, accommodating the following AS majors:
 Computer Information Technology
 Computer Programming and Analysis
 Database Administration
 Networking Services Technology
 Internet Services Technology
Additionally, the program also accommodates students entering with an Associate in Arts
degree and students with a minimum of 60 semester hours from a regionally accredited
institution.
Students entering with an AS 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.
f) Is the program being proposed as a Limited Access program? (Yes/No) If yes, complete the
following form and include it in the appendix for consideration.
Limited Access Request Form
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No, the proposed BS-IST is not a limited access program.
I. ENROLLMENT, PERFORMANCE AND BUDGET PLAN
1. Complete Enrollment, Performance, and Budget Plan form. (Excel format)
The complete Enrollment, Performance, and Budget Plan can be found in Appendix N (pg. 88).
2. Provide a budget narrative justifying the estimated and projected program expenditures as they
appear in Section III of the Enrollment, Performance, and Budget Plan form. Include start-up
costs, required faculty, library resources, facility renovations/remodeling, and other anticipated
operational costs to develop and maintain the program over a four-year period. State funding
for baccalaureate program approved pursuant to Section 1007.33, Florida Statutes, shall be as
provided in the General Appropriations Act. (Limit 400 words)
Planned Student Enrollment: Enrollment projections are based on 30 students (16 FTEs)
beginning in August 2014 and increasing to 210 students (112 FTEs) by 2017-2018, assuming
an annual attrition rate of 25%.
Planned Performance: It is estimated that in 2015-16, 18 students will graduate from the BSIST program and approximately 14 will secure jobs in the Information Systems Technology
industry, with starting salaries of approximately $58,000. Between 2016 and 2018, a total of
162 graduates are projected with a total of 123 graduate job placements.
Instructional Support ($498,683):
 two full time doctoral faculty with terminal degrees by August 2016 ($325,650)
 two (1 FTE) part-time instructors ($79,537)
 three part-time laboratory instructional assistants to assist with student tutoring,
lab preparation and maintenance, beginning with one part-time tutor in the first
year and increasing to a total of 3 tutors by the fourth year ($93,496)
Operating Expenses: College administrative and operational expenses for the first four years
of operation totaling $447,422 including:
1. Academic Administration: one full-time ($41,045/year) and one part-time
($21,082/year) academic administrator for student admission processing, registration,
data entry, etc.
2. Materials/ Supplies: $23,750
3. Travel: for meetings and conferences ($9,000)
4. Communications/Technology: telephones for faculty and staff offices ($10,000)
5. Library Support: no funds have been allocated for the BS-IST program ($0)
6. Student Services Support: a part-time program academic advisor ($84,329)
7. Professional Services: $29,000
8. Accreditation: fees for ABET accreditation activities ($15,000)
9. Support Services: provided by the college for district administration of baccalaureate
programs ($70,000).
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Capital Outlay:
1. Library Resources: E-book and print acquisitions are budgeted at $41,625, with
$20,625 in the first year for upper division and $7,000 in subsequent years to cover
acquisition and subscription fees.
2. Information Technology: Upgrades to educational software required to accommodate
new technologies is estimated at $16,000 during academic years 2015-16 and 2016-17.
3. Other Equipment: New and emerging technology as relevant to the curriculum
($16,000)
4. Facilities: There are adequate existing facilities to accommodate the anticipated
program enrollments, with 24 electronic classroom/laboratories across its major
campuses equipped with 1,412 workstations. Renovations of office space for faculty and
staff is budgeted at $13,000.
Average Start-up costs: The projected start-up cost expenditures for 2014 through 2018
averages $258,182 per year (Appendix N, pg. 88). The program is anticipated to be selfsustaining by 2016-2017.
3. The last paragraph of this section must include a statement on how the college will fund the
program if it is not provided funding by the Legislature, and how that would impact the
college’s implementation plan. Explain how the college will fund the program if funds are not
granted.
If the program is not funded by the Legislature, MDC is committed to providing funding via
contributions from the MDC Foundation and other private resources. The remaining program
funding source will be provided by student fees, projected to increase by 5 percent per credit
annually.
J. PLAN OF ACTION IF PROGRAM MUST BE TERMINATED
Summary of train-out alternatives for students (Limit 200 words)
As mandated by the State Board of Education, Miami Dade College will demonstrate diligence
to individual needs in the event of program termination and will enact an approved degree
completion plan to enable eligible students to complete the appropriate BS-IST degree program
coursework following the termination decision. The BS-IST program will accept no new
students and will provide transition services, including a transition educational plan outlining
coursework and program options for completion and will ensure that the program will remain
open and provide “teach-out” options to allow eligible students to complete graduation
requirements within two academic years. In addition to these options, the MDC School of
Engineering + Technology will work closely with other upper-division, higher education
providers to transition students seamlessly to similar programs. The plan will be comprised of
courses based on an individual student review, with extensive and personalized transfer and
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advising assistance. Using the MDC student/staff email service and direct mailings, individuals
will be contacted and offered assistance with the termination process options.
MDC will maintain BS-IST degree student transcripts in accordance with MDC policies and
procedures and will maintain and archive the BS-IST degree 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 (Appendix O, pg. 89) and follow established operational
procedures for college-wide evaluation.
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K. Supplemental Materials – Appendices
Appendix A: Internal Planning Committee Meetings and Milestones Summary ......................... 33
Appendix B: Internal Correspondence .......................................................................................... 36
Appendix C: External Meetings Summary.................................................................................... 38
Appendix D: External Correspondence ......................................................................................... 40
Appendix E: Florida Department of Education Correspondence .................................................. 45
Appendix F: Industry Correspondence .......................................................................................... 57
Appendix G: Employer Survey (administered on 10/23/2012) ..................................................... 58
Appendix H: Technology Student Survey..................................................................................... 68
Appendix I: Industry Focus Group ................................................................................................ 76
Appendix J: BS-IST Program Sheet .............................................................................................. 80
Appendix K: Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Technology Program Outcomes ...... 83
Appendix L: Upper Division Course Descriptions ....................................................................... 84
Appendix M: Miami Dade College Learning Outcomes .............................................................. 87
Appendix N: Enrollment, Performance, and Budget Plan ............................................................ 88
Appendix O: MDC Program Review Process ............................................................................... 89
Appendix P: Letters of Support ..................................................................................................... 92
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Appendix A: Internal Planning Committee Meetings and Milestones Summary
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Technology Meetings/Milestones
Summary Date
April 09, 2012
Location
MDC - Wolfson
Campus
May 10, 2012
MDC - Wolfson
Campus
May 18, 2012
MDC Wolfson
Campus
September 05, 2012
MDC - Wolfson Eduardo Padron; Jorge Dr. Padron approved proposing a BSCampus
Guerra
IST; administrators were notified via
email from Dr. Guerra.
MDC - Wolfson
Jorge Guerra; Michael
Initial planning and organizing
Campus
Reiner; Heather
meeting to discuss feasibility.
Belmont; Mollie
DeHart; Pamela
Menke; Billy Jones;
Richard White; Diane
King; Djuradj Babic
MDC - Wolfson
Madeline Pumariega;
Discussed planning for BS-IST degree,
Campus
Ruth Ann Balla; Richard the proposal development process,
White; Diane King
and the potential for Virtual College
delivery.
MDC- Wolfson
Djuradj Babic; Richard
Discussed planning and strategy for
campus, EnTec
White; Diane King
Information Systems Technology
baccalaureate curriculum.
September 14, 2012
September 19, 2012
September 21, 2012
Attendees
Billy Jones; Richard
White; Marvelle
Mcintyre-Hall, John
Richards
Lenore Rodicio,
Heather Belmont,
Rolando Montoya,
Richard White
Richard White; EnTec
technology department
chairs
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Meeting/Event Summary
Meeting to discuss potential bachelor
degree offerings
Discussion: 1. The participation of Dr.
Heather Belmont in the Summer
Meeting of the Business Higher
Education Forum (BHEF) of June 1112. She will participate in discussions
related to College Readiness, Access
and Success and STEM Initiatives. 2.
The development of a BS in
Information System Technology that
would
combine
information
technology
and
managerial
components.
EnTec Department Chairs Meeting.
Dr.
Richard
White,
obtained
unanimous support for the proposed
degree from EnTec’s department
chairs.
September 28, 2012
MDC- Wolfson
campus, EnTec
Richard White, Diane
King, EnTec technology
department chairs
Announced plans to develop a BS-IST.
October 10, 2012
MDC - Wolfson
Campus
Richard White; Diane
King; Jorge Guerra
October 22, 2012
MDC - Wolfson
Campus
Mollie DeHart; Diane
King; Denisse Cabrera
October 23, 2012
MDC - Wolfson
Campus
Richard White; Diane
King
October 23, 2012
MDC - Wolfson
Campus
MDC - Wolfson
Campus
Diane King; Djuradj
Babic
Richard White; Heather
Belmont
Planned employer and students
surveys; identified organizations to
contact to provide letters of support;
outlined
third-party
research
requirements.
Reviewed the requirements for the
letter of intent (LOI), Executive
Summary, and proposal. Provided an
overview of the FLDOE application
process.
Diane King briefed Richard White
about 10/22/2012 meeting with
Mollie DeHart.
Discussed
the
curriculum
requirements for the LOI.
Discussed Dr. Belmont's role as a
resource to the team.
November 08, 2012
MDC - Wolfson
Campus
Richard White; EnTec
Engineering Industry
Advisory Committee
November 15, 2012
MDC - Kendall
Campus
MDC - Wolfson
Campus
Richard White; MJ
Mitzenmacher
Richard White; Diane
King; Djuradj Babic
January 10, 2013
MDC - Wolfson
Campus
Richard White
January 22, 2013
MDC - Wolfson
Campus
Richard White; Diane
King; MDC Executive
Committee
February 04, 2013
MDC – Wolfson
Campus
Richard White
October 23, 2012
November 16, 2012
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EnTec
Engineering
Advisory
Committee Semi-annual Meeting Dr. White informed the committee
about the BS-IST proposal. The
committee unanimously supported
the proposal.
Discussed
the
enrollment,
performance and budget plan.
Reviewed
the
preliminary
budget/enrollment/performance
plan.
Dr. White submitted the LOI draft
documents to the MDC Office of
Academic Programs and to the Dean
of Workforce Development.
Drs. White and King presented the
proposed BS-IST to the MDC
Executive Committee. Dr. Montoya,
College Provost, supported the
proposal and authorized it to move
forward.
Sent invitations to industry members
to participate in a DACUM
(Developing a Curriculum) focus
group.
February 07, 2013
MDC - Wolfson
Campus
Richard White
February 15, 2013
MDC - Wolfson
Campus
Community College
Consulting Group: Jerry
Lancio; Mark Schell.
February 19, 2013
MDC - Wolfson
Campus
March 19, 2013
MDC- Wolfson
Campus
MDC: Diane King;
Djuradj Babic
MDC Faculty
Curriculum Committee:
Cooper, Lennie;
Maloney, John;
Chohonis, Pauline;
Andrews, Barry; Lusby,
Jack; Walton, Michael;
Matamoros, Toribio;
Cobo, Sergio; Babic,
Djuradj; Kinnaird,
Eugene; Lopez, Felix
Alberto; Chin, John
Billy Jones; Richard
White
Diane King; John Chin;
Pauline Chohonis;
Sergio Cobo; George
Gabb; Chris Kinnaird;
Djuradj Babic; Michael
Walton; Lennie Cooper;
Barry Andrews; John
Maloney; Felix Lopez;
Jack Lusby
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Presented the LOI to the MDC
Academic Leadership Council (ALC).
The ALC unanimously recommended
moving forward with the proposal.
Faculty Curriculum DACUM identified specific courses to align
with the tasks, knowledge and skills
identified by industry at previous
day's DACUM
Presented the LOI as a Board Item to
MDC District Board of Trustees. The
Board of Trustees unanimously
approved moving forward with the
proposal.
Curriculum
Meeting
reach
consensus on program outcomes;
map courses to program outcomes;
map courses to SLO.
Appendix B: Internal Correspondence
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Appendix C: External Meetings Summary
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Technology
Meetings/Milestones Summary - External
Date
February 2- 3, 2012
Location
Attendees
BHEF
Winter Dr. Eduardo Padron;
2012
meeting, Lewis Hay (NextEra)
Seattle
Washington
May 11, 2012
NextEra
offices
June 11, 2012
September 12, 2012
November 08, 2012
December 14, 2012
Energy Rolando
Montoya,
Richard
White,
Armando
Oliveria
(MDC
Board
of
Trustees),
Moray
Dewhurst (NextEra Vice
Chair, CFO)
Washington D.C. Dr. Heather Belmont
MDC - Wolfson EnTec Technology
Campus
Industry Advisory
Committee; EnTec
Technology chairs;
Richard White; Diane
King
MDC - Wolfson Richard White; EnTec
Campus
Engineering Industry
Advisory Committee
Barry University
MDC: Richard White;
Billy Jones
Barry University:
Khaled Deeb, ACE
Director of Info Tech;
Antonio Pita, ACE
Assistant Academic
Coordinator of
Information
Technology
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Meeting/Event Summary
Business of Higher Education Forum
(BHEF) Winter Meeting. Discussed
industry/academic partnership to
offer a baccalaureate degree that
would address the workforce
technology needs of NextEra and
other local industry.
Formal discussion of a partnership
between MDC and NextEra for MDC
to offer a BS-IST that would address
workforce needs of NextEra and
local industry: roles, responsibilities,
financial
commitments,
and
curriculum needs were discussed.
MDC delegation attended U.S.
Senate hearing and BHEF reception
at which proposed BS-IST was
announced.
Dr. White announced MDC's
intention to propose a BS- IST.
Advisory Committee unanimously
supported the proposal.
EnTec
Engineering
Advisory
Committee Semi-annual Meeting Dr. White informed the committee
about the BS-IST proposal. The
committee unanimously supported
the proposal.
Discussed intent to offer a BS-IST,
enrollment projections; articulation
with Barry's Master’s degree. Barry
administrators were enthusiastic
about articulation with their
master's program.
December 20, 2012
February 14, 2013
May 10, 2014
May 21, 2014
Florida
International
University
MDC: Richard White;
Billy Jones; Djuradj
Babic. FIU: Amir
Mirmiran, Dean College
of Engineering and
Computing; Mark
Weiss, Associate
Director School of
Computing and
Information Sciences
MDC - Wolfson Community College
Campus
Consulting Group: Jerry
Lancio; Mark Schell.
MDC: Diane King;
Djuradj Babic; Heather
Belmont.
Industry participants:
Sergio Paredes; Shawn
Williams; James
Osteen; Peter Man;
Rob Shuman.
Brenda Claiborne,
Provost, FAU
Dr. Richard White,
MDC
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Discussed MDC's intent to offer a
BS-IST, enrollment projections and
potential articulation with FIU's
Master's degree
Industry DACUM focus group.
Identified job responsibilities, tasks,
knowledge,
skills,
tools
and
resources for an information
systems technology professional.
FAU Letter of Objection received
(Appendix E, pg. 45)
MDC response to FAU Letter of
Objection (Appendix E, pg. 45)
Appendix D: External Correspondence
Florida International University Correspondence
From: Elizabeth Naranjo [mailto:naranjoe@fiu.edu]
Sent: Monday, December 03, 2012 4:08 PM
To: White, Richard
Cc: Jones, Billy
Subject: RE: Bachelor Degree
Dear Dr. White,
Dean Mirmiran and Dr. Mark Weiss, Associate Director for the School of Computing and Information
Sciences are available to meet you on Thursday, December 20th between 10am and Noon. Please let
me know if this time suits your schedules and I will send out a confirmation with all the details.
Regards,
Elizabeth
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From: Amir Mirmiran [mailto:mirmiran@fiu.edu]
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2012 8:40 AM
To: White, Richard
Cc: Jones, Billy; Elizabeth Naranjo
Subject: RE: Bachelor Degree
Dear Dr. White – Would be delighted to meet. Elizabeth will arrange. Best,
Amir Mirmiran, PhD, PE, Fellow ASCE, Fellow ACI
Dean and Vasant H. Surti Professor
10555 West Flagler St, Engineering Center 2477, Miami, FL 33174
Tel (305) 348-2522, Fax (305) 348-1401, Email: mirmiran@fiu.edu
URL: http://www.cec.fiu.edu/ & http://web.eng.fiu.edu/~mirmiran/
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From: White, Richard [mailto:rwhite@mdc.edu]
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2012 11:11 AM
To: Amir Mirmiran
Cc: Jones, Billy
Subject: Bachelor Degree
Dean Mirmiran, the Associate Dean, Dr. Billy Jones and I would like to meet with you to
discuss a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems Technology that Miami
Dade College will be submitting to the State Department of Education. We would be
more than happy to come to FIU for the meeting. Please let me know your availability so
that I can set up a calendar event.
Richard White, Ph.D.
Director,
School of Engineering + Technology
Miami Dade College
300 NE 2nd Ave, Room 7157
Miami, FL 33132
Office | 305.237.3735
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Barry University Correspondence
From: Deeb, Khaled [mailto:kdeeb@mail.barry.edu]
Sent: Friday, December 14, 2012 4:37 PM
To: White, Richard; Jones, Billy
Cc: Pita, Antonio
Subject: Meeting Follow up
Greetings Drs. White & Jones,
It was our sincere pleasure meeting you, and we are looking forward for more opportunities to
collaborate and socialize.
Best regards!!
Khaled Deeb, PhD., MBA
Associate Professor & Director of Inf. Tech.
Barry University, ACE
11415 NE 2nd AVE
Miami Shores, FL 33161
ACE, Office 111
Tel: (305) 899-4816
Fax: (305) 899-3346
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St Thomas University Correspondence
From: Hoffman, Rebeca
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 2:07 PM
To: wsteelant@stu.edu
Subject: Meeting Request
Importance: High
Dear colleague:
I do hope you are enjoying the fall/wintry season!
On behalf of Dr. Billy Jones, the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at Miami Dade College’s (MDC)
Wolfson Campus, he would like to meet with you to discuss a Bachelor of Science degree in
Information Systems Technology that MDC is interested in pursuing.
Dr. Jones would gladly travel to your campus. Above all, he would appreciate the opportunity to meet
within the next two weeks before our institutions close for the winter break.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Warm regards,
Rebeca Hoffman, M.S.
Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs
Adjunct Professor, Social Sciences Dept.
Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
300 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Suite 1367
Miami, Florida 33132
phone: (305) 237-7686
fax: (305) 237-3603

Save a tree. Please do not print this e-mail unless it is really necessary.
Please Note:
Due to Florida's very broad public records laws, most written communication to or from College employees regarding College business are public
records, available to the public and media upon request. Therefore, this e-mail communication may be subject to public disclosure.
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University of Miami Correspondence
From: Hoffman, Rebeca [mailto:rhoffman@mdc.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 2:08 PM
To: Olazabal, Ann
Subject: Meeting Request - MDC & UM
Dear colleague:
I do hope you are enjoying the fall/wintry season!
On behalf of Dr. Billy Jones, the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at Miami Dade College’s (MDC)
Wolfson Campus, he would like to meet with you to discuss a Bachelor of Science degree in
Information Systems Technology that MDC is interested in pursuing.
Dr. Jones would gladly travel to your campus. Above all, he would appreciate the opportunity to meet
within the next two weeks before our institutions close for the winter break.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Warm regards,
Rebeca Hoffman, M.S.
Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs
Adjunct Professor, Social Sciences Dept.
Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
300 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Suite 1367
Miami, Florida 33132
phone: (305) 237-7686
fax: (305) 237-3603
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From: Olazabal, Ann [mailto:aolazabal@bus.miami.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 4:11 PM
To: Hoffman, Rebeca
Subject: RE: Meeting Request - MDC & UM
Hi Rebeca:
I am happy to meet with Dr. Jones, but I wonder whether it makes sense for the interim chair of our
Computer Information Systems department also to be present. I have little substantive knowledge in the
area. It might also be helpful for me to see a proposed agenda before we schedule anything. I should
also note that my calendar for the next two weeks is extremely tight, with more availability “after the
institutions close” – since I’ll be working until the 20th.
Please advise
Ann M. Olazábal
Vice Dean for Undergraduate Business Education
Professor of Business Law
5202 University Drive, Merrick 104
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
voice: 305 284 4508
fax: 305 284 5024
email: aolazabal@miami.edu
web: www.bus.miami.edu
Admin. Assistant: Maria Segredo
voice: 305 284 6953
email: msegredo@miami.edu
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Appendix E: Florida Department of Education Correspondence
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Appendix F: Industry Correspondence
Email Sent to Invite Industry Participants to DACUM Focus Group
From: White, Richard
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2013 3:18 PM
To: White, Richard
Subject: Focus Group
Miami Dade College School of Engineering and Technology is requesting your participation for the
development of a new bachelor’s degree in Information Systems Technology. The Bachelor of Science
in Information Systems Technology (BS-IST) degree program addresses the need for information
systems technology professionals. The program will immerse students in information systems and
provide skills and knowledge essential to effectively support the design, planning and management of
information infrastructures and resources.
We are inviting you, or an individual within your organization, to participate in a focus group that will
analyze information systems technology occupations in order to prepare graduates of this program for
the workforce. The group will operate under the following premises:
 Expert workers are better able to describe/define their job than anyone else.
 Any job can be effectively described in terms of the tasks that successful workers in that
occupation perform.
 All tasks imply knowledge and skills, tools and behaviors that workers must have in order to
perform the tasks correctly.
The focus group will be held on February 14th from 8:30am – 4:00pm at the Miami Dade College
Wolfson Campus. Please confirm your attendance by replying to this email or calling me at 305-2373735 by February 8th and we will send detailed information.
We value your organization’s input and look forward to your contribution.
Richard White, Ph.D.
Director,
School of Engineering + Technology
Miami Dade College
300 NE 2nd Ave, Room 7157
Miami, FL 33132
Office | 305.237.3735
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Appendix G: Employer Survey (administered on 10/23/2012)
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Based on responses, an average of 60.80% of the openings will require bachelor’s degrees.
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Appendix H: Technology Student Survey
Administered: 10/23/2012
To: 3,303 current AA, certificate, and EnTec technology majors (AS) were invited via email to take the
Technology Student Survey.
Total: 338 respondents (10.23%)
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Appendix I: Industry Focus Group
Date:
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Location:
Wolfson Campus, ETCOTA Conference room
Time:
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Facilitator:
Jerry Lancio
President
Community College Consulting Group, Inc.
MDC Resource: Dr. Diane King
Director, Curriculum Development
Miami Dade College
School of Engineering + Technology
In attendance:
Sergio Paredes
James E. Osteen
Rob Shuman
Pete Man
Shawn Williams
Djuradj Babic
Heather Belmont
VP/CIO
Executive Director
Director IT Operations
Information Systems Manager
President
Chair, Technology, Hialeah Campus
Dean, School of Science
Community Bank of FL
South Florida Digital Alliance
Florida Power and Light
Miami-Dade Expressway Authority
ATCG Inc.
Miami Dade College
Miami Dade College
Mr. Lancio facilitated an industry focus group through a DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) to determine
what tasks, skills, and knowledge local employers deem necessary for a graduate of a baccalaureate degree in
Information Systems Technology.
The group first developed a focus statement that defines what an IST professional does: An Information Systems
Technology professional designs, plans, and manages infrastructure and resources involved in information
systems including analysis, storage, networking, and security.
It then proceeded to list major areas of responsibility for the defined job function, and, within each area of
responsibility, what tasks that individual is expected to perform, and what additional knowledge and skills are
required to perform the job function. The report is attached here. The results of this focus group were provided to
a team of Miami Dade College faculty who then organized the tasks into courses. The faculty then proceeded to
develop competencies for those courses, which include the tasks, knowledge, and skills identified by the industry
focus group.
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Appendix J: BS-IST Program Sheet
Bachelor of Science
Information Systems Technology (S5105/S9105)
C.I.P. (11.0103, Track 4)
Total credits required for the degree is 120
The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Information Systems Technology (IST) degree program immerses students in
information systems technology and provides skills and knowledge essential to effectively support the design, planning
and management of information infrastructures and information resources within diverse organizational settings in all
aspects of our increasingly digital culture and economy. The curriculum introduces concepts upon which information
systems are founded and analyzes them as suitable solutions to real-world problems. The BS in IST degree program
addresses the need for information systems technology professionals with systems management and development
expertise.
State Mandated General Education – 15 Credits Required (Pending Approved Selection by STATE & Subject to
Change)
Communications – 3 Credits Required
ENC 1101
English Composition 1
3
Humanities – 3 Credits
ARH 1000
HUM 1020
LIT 2100
MUL 1010
PHI 2010
THE 2000
3
3
3
3
3
3
Required
Art Appreciation
Introduction to Humanities
Introduction to World Literature
Music Appreciation
Introduction to Philosophy
Theatre Appreciation
Behavioral and Social Science – 3 Credits Required
AMH 2020
History of the United States since 1877
ANT 2000
Introduction to Anthropology
ECO 2013
Principles of Economics (Macro)
PSY 2012
Introduction to Psychology
SYG 2000
Introduction to Sociology
3
3
3
3
3
Natural Science – 3 Credits Required
AST 1002
Descriptive Astronomy
BSC 1005
General Biology
CHM 1020
Chemistry for Liberal Arts
ESC 1000
Introduction to Earth Science
EVR 1001
Introduction to Environmental Science
PHY 1020
Fundamentals of Physics
3
3
3
3
3
3
Mathematics – 3 Credits Required
MAC 1105
College Algebra [CPC]
MGF 1106
Mathematics for Liberal Arts 1
MGF 1107
Mathematics for Liberal Arts 2
STA 2023
Statistical Methods
3
3
3
3
Appropriate College Placement
Pre-Req ENC 1101
Pre-Req
Pre-Req
Pre-Req
Pre-Req
MAT
MAT
MAT
MAT
1033
1033
1033
1033
Institutional General Education – 21 Credits Required (Pending Approved Selection by MDC & Subject
to Change)
Communications – 3 Credits Required
ENC*
Oral Communications – 3 Credits Required
SPC 1017
Fundamentals of Speech Communications [CPC]
3
Humanities – 3 Credits Required
3
Behavioral and Social Science – 3 Credits Required
ECO 2013
Principles of Economics (Macro) [CPC]
3
Natural Science – 3 Credits Required
3
Mathematics – 3 Credits Required
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STA 2023
Statistical Methods [CPC]
3
General Education Elective – 6 Credits Required
See Advisor for Approved Selection
Computer Competency Requirement
Computer Competency Test (CCT)
Or
CGS 1060
Introduction to Microcomputer Usage
Elective
Pre-Req MAT 1033
6
Credits count towards the Program
Foreign Language Competency Requirement (STATE REQUIREMENT)
Foreign Language Competency (FLC)
Or
CHI*, FRE*, FRW*, GER*, HBR*, ITA*, JPN*, SPN*
Credits count towards the Program
Elective
LOWER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS – 24 Credits Required (May Include Common Prerequisites [CPC])
Group A – 16 credits required
CGS 1060
Introduction to Microcomputer Usage
CGS 1540
Database Concepts Design [CPC]
COP 1334
Introduction to C++ Programming [CPC]
CTS 1134
Networking Technologies [CPC]
Or
CTS 1650
Networking Fundamentals [CPC]
ECO 2013
Principles of Economics (Macro) [CPC]
MAC 1105
College Algebra [CPC]
STA 2023
Statistical Methods [CPC]
Group B – 8 Credit Required
CHI*, FRE*, FRW*, GER*, HBR*, ITA*, JPN*, POR*, SPN*
COP 2800
JAVA Programming
CAP*, CEN*, CET 1600, CET
1610, CET 2615, CET 2620,
CGS*, CIS*, CNT*, COP*,
CTS*
4
4
4
4
Pre CGS 1060
Pre/Co CGS 1060
4
GE
GE
GE
8
4
Pre-Req MAT 1033
Pre-Req MAT 1033
(or may be met by
FLC)
Pre-Req COP 1334
UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS – 36 Credits Required
Professional Core – 28 Credits Required
CGS 3763
CIS 3360
CIS 3510
CIS 4617
CIS 4891
CTS 4XXX
COP 4723
Operating System Principles
Principles of Information Security
IT Project Management
Knowledge Management
Capstone Project
Information Storage Management
Database Administration
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Pre COP 1334
Pre CTS 1134 or CTS 1650
Pre None
Pre COP 4723
Senior Status Required
Pre CGS 1540
CGS1540
Discipline Content Core – 8 Credits Required
Students must complete one of the following two Discipline Specific Content Areas: Networking or Application
Development.
Option 1: Networking (8 Credits)
CNT 4603
System Administration and Maintenance
CNT 4704
Network Design and Planning
4
4
Pre CTS1134 or CTS 1650
Pre CIS 3360
4
4
Pre COP 2800 and COP 4723
Pre COP 1334 and COP 4723
OR
Option 2: Application Development (8 Credits)
COP 4656
COP 4834
Mobile Application Development
Data-Driven Web Applications
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PROGRAM ELECTIVES – 24 Credits Required
Students are strongly encouraged to take additional lower and upper division technology electives with the course
pre-fixes listed below or with assistance from an information sciences advisor:
CAP*, CEN*, CET 1600, CET 1610, CET 2615, CET 2620, CGS*, CIS*, CNT*, COP*, CTS*
Students majoring in Application Development Discipline Area must take the following course:
COP 2800
Java Programming
4

CHI*, FRE*, FRW*, GER*, HBR*, ITA*, JPN*, POR*, SPN*
8
Pre COP 1334
(or may be
met by FLC)
TOTAL CREDITS
General Education Requirements ............................................................................................................. 36 cr.
Lower Division Requirements .................................................................................................................. 24 cr.
Upper Division Requirements .................................................................................................................. 36 cr.
Electives ............................................................................................................................................ ……24 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.
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 2.0 is required for graduation, and all upper division requirements must
be passed with the grade “C” or better.
To satisfy the residency requirement for graduation, students must earn at Miami Dade College a minimum of 25% of
the credits applicable toward the program of study for which graduation is sought. Additionally baccalaureate degree
students must earn at Miami Dade College a minimum of 50 % of the credits in upper division course work (TMOP
1100:825212).
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.
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Appendix K: Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Technology Program Outcomes
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
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x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
COP4834
Web Apps
COP4656
MobileApps
COP 4723
DBA
CIS4891
Capstone
CIS 4617
KM
x
CNT4704
Net Design
4. Analyze and evaluate
information technology methods
used to protect the confidentiality,
integrity, and availability of
information and its delivery
systems
x
CNT4603
SysAdmin
x
3. Develop an information
technology project plan using
appropriate project management
methods
5. Analyze and incorporate
relevant ethical, legal, security,
and social issues in a technology
environment
CIS 3510 IT
PM
x
CTS 4XXX
InfoStMgm
1.Define and analyze, and apply
information system requirements
2. Design, implement, and
administer effective information
technology solutions based on
requirements
CIS 3360
InfoSec
Bachelor of Science with a major in Information Systems Technology
CGS 3763
OS Princs
Program Learning Outcomes
Appendix L: Upper Division Course Descriptions
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Technology
Course Descriptions
The following classes were identified as a result of the requirements identified by the industry panel
DACUM (Developing A CUrriculuM) focus group. These courses and their associated learning
outcomes have been cross walked to the tasks, knowledge and skills (K/S) from the DACUM chart.
CGS 3763 Operating System Principles
This upper division course, for students majoring in Information Systems Technology, introduces
fundamental operating system topics and includes both computer system and operating system
structure. Students will learn how processes, threads, concurrent programming, interrupt handling,
CPU scheduling and process synchronization, and I/O system memory management affect the system
structure. Additionally, students will learn how virtual memory, deadlocks, file system, and command
interpreter relate to client/server systems. Prerequisite: COP 1334. (3 hr. lecture; 2 hr. lab)
CIS 3360 Principles of Information Security
This upper division course, for students majoring in Information Systems Technology, provides an
overview of information systems security principles, practices, methods, and tools for organizational
and institutional computing. Students will learn about the relationship between policy and security,
the mechanisms used to implement policies, and the methodologies and technologies for assurance
and vulnerability analysis and intrusion detection. Students will be required to perform security
analyses, write code to automate security preparedness tasks and set up protection schemes.
Prerequisite: CTS 1134 or CTS 1650. (3 hr. lecture; 2 hr. lab)
CIS 3510 Information Technology Project Management
This upper division course, for students majoring in Information Systems Technology, covers the
general aspects of project management and emphasizes the important special considerations which
apply to information technology projects. Students will learn the principles, processes and practices
of information technology project management, including techniques for planning, organizing,
scheduling, and controlling software projects with a substantial focus on software cost estimation and
software risk management. Prerequisite: None. (3 hr. lecture; 2 hr. lab)
CIS 4617 Knowledge Management
This upper division course, for students majoring in Information Systems Technology, explores how
an enterprise gathers, organizes, shares, and analyzes its knowledge in terms of resources, documents,
and people skills. Students will learn how to gather, organize, refine and disseminate information
needed in a small business or corporation using technical applications to house and mine the data.
Prerequisite: COP4723. (3 hr. lecture; 2 hr. lab)
CIS 4891 Capstone Project
This upper division course, for students majoring in Information Systems Technology, Students will
learn how to analyze, design, develop, test, and implement an information systems project in a team
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environment. Each team will create and present a project proposal that includes: design
documentation, project test plan, and implementation plan to create an operational system.
Departmental approval required. (3 hr. lecture; 2 hr. lab)
COP 4723 Database Administration
This upper division course, for students majoring in Information Systems Technology, builds a
deeper understanding of how databases work, including topics in database theory and architecture,
data modeling, query languages, and security. Students will learn the fundamentals of SQL, including
how to create and maintain database objects, and how to store, retrieve, and manipulate data, and the
basics of managing the database environment. Prerequisite: CGS 1540. (3 hr. lecture; 2 hr. lab)
CTS 4XXX Information Storage Management
This upper division course, for students majoring in Information Systems Technology, introduces
challenges and solutions for data storage and data management. Students will learn how to manage
advanced storage systems, protocols, and architectures, including storage area networks (SAN),
network attached storage (NAS), fiber channel networks, internet protocol sans (IPSAN), ISCSI, and
content-addressable storage (CAS). Prerequisite: CGS 1540. (3 hr. lecture; 2 hr. lab)
Discipline Specific Specialty Area (two 4-credit courses required)
Students must choose one area of concentration
8 credits
Area 1: Networking – 8 Credits
CNT 4603 Systems Administration and Maintenance
This upper division course, for students majoring in Information Systems Technology, explores
UNIX and Microsoft Windows systems and their administration and maintenance within the network
setting. Students will learn how to install, maintain, and extend multi-user computer systems and how
to develop administrative policies and procedures. Students will also learn how to apply
troubleshooting and problem solving skills to resolve user and system issues. Prerequisite: CTS 1134
or CTS 1650. (3 hr. lecture; 2 hr. lab)
CNT 4704 Network Design and Planning
This upper division course, for students majoring in Information Systems Technology, presents
network design using layering. Students will learn how to apply cabling, topology, and architecture to
design systems. Students will also learn how design impacts network performance and control issues
such as congestion control, error control, and contention resolution. Prerequisite: CIS 3360. (3 hr.
lecture; 2 hr. lab)
Area 2: Application Development – 8 Credits
COP 4656 Mobile Applications Development
This upper division course, for students majoring in Information Systems Technology, covers projectoriented development of applications for mobile computing devices. Students will learn how to
develop mobile applications utilizing memory management, user interface design, user interface
building, input methods, data handling, network techniques, URL loading, and GPS and motion
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sensing. Students will develop a project that produces a professional-quality deployable mobile
application. Prerequisites: COP2800 and COP 4723. (3 hr. lecture; 2 hr. lab)
COP 4834 Data-Driven Web Applications
This upper division course, for students majoring in Information Systems Technology, utilizes
modern three-tier application development to build web-based applications that use relational
database systems. Students will learn how to integrate client-side and server-side scripts and database
server to build a transaction processing and report generating data-driven web application system.
Prerequisites: COP 1334 and COP 4723. (3 hr. lecture; 2 hr. lab)
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Appendix M: Miami Dade College Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Bachelor of Science
with a major in Information Systems Technology
CGS
3763
CIS
3360
CIS
3510
1. Communicate effectively using
listening, speaking, reading, and
writing skills
x
2. Use quantitative analytical skills
to evaluate and process numerical
data.
x
3. Solve problems using critical and
creative thinking and scientific
reasoning.
x
4. Formulate strategies to locate,
evaluate, and apply information
x
CIS
4617
CIS
4891
COP
4723
CTS
4XXX
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
COP
4656
COP
4834
CNT
4603
CNT
4704
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
5.
Demonstrate knowledge of
diverse cultures, including global and
historical perspectives17
6. Create strategies that can be used
to fulfill personal, civic and social
responsibilities
x
7.
Demonstrate knowledge of
ethical thinking and its application to
issues in society
x
8.
Use computer and emerging
technologies effectively.
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
9. Demonstrate an appreciation for
aesthetics and creative activities18.
10. Describe how natural systems
function and recognize the impact of
humans on the environment
17
18
x
This outcome is covered in the General Education Social Science block.
This outcome is covered in the General Education Humanities block.
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Appendix N: Enrollment, Performance, and Budget Plan
See separate attachment for Excel spreadsheet
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Appendix O: MDC Program Review Process
MDC academic programs are to be reviewed on a five year cycle. Each program review will address five
areas:
1. Program goals and rationale
2. Outcomes assessment
3. Program resources and support
4. Program strengths/opportunities for improvement
5. Program viability
A Program Review Questionnaire will be completed by the program chair in consultation with the
program’s faculty, school/discipline committee, and advisory committee to determine the program’s
effectiveness. The Office of Institutional Research will maintain a website with information to be used
in the questionnaire and will assist in obtaining other required information.
The Program Review Questionnaire is to be compiled and reviewed in the following timely manner.
Program Review Timeline
Schedule
Program Review Action
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs forwards program review
Year 1
March
schedule to Academic Deans and CASSC.
Academic Dean submits Program Review Questionnaire to School
Director/Chair/Program Director who assigns to the program chair for
April - June
completion. Academic Dean and School Director consult on approaches
to complete questionnaire.
Program chair completes questionnaire in collaboration with program
faculty, School/Discipline/Program Committee, and Advisory Committee
July - December
and submits completed questionnaire to School Director. The School
Director reviews and forwards completed questionnaire to the Academic
Dean.
Academic Dean reviews completed questionnaire with School
Director/Associate Dean and program chair and makes recommendations
Year 2
concerning program’s strengths, opportunities for improvement,
January - February
resources, and viability to the Academic Deans. Academic Dean
forwards recommendations to respective Campus President.
Campus President in consultation with the Academic Dean provides
summary of the program’s strengths, opportunities for improvement and
viability to the Provost for Academic and Student Affairs who will confer
with the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and the Associate
Provost for Institutional Effectiveness. The Provost for Academic and
March - April
Student Affairs will also confer with the President and the Provost for
Operations regarding strategic planning, program development, and
institutional budget and resource implications. Decisions regarding
program revisions and viability are made following these discussions and
communicated back to the Campus President and Academic Dean who
will inform the School Director/Associate Dean and Program Chair.
April
Program review information and decisions will be included in the
School’s annual report submitted by the School Director to the Academic
Dean and the respective Campus President. A final approved Annual
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Report is submitted to the Associate Provost for Institutional
Effectiveness.
May - June
September - December
Curricular/Program revisions based on feedback from the program review
submitted by the program chair are sent to the Academic Dean.
Academic Deans provide a report to CASSC on program review results
and the use of those results in program improvement.
Evaluation of Program Review Process
The program review process will be evaluated every five years by the CASSC Institutional
Effectiveness Committee to determine its strengths and opportunities for continuous improvement.
The Institutional Effectiveness Committee will also provide a report to CASSC on recommendations
to improve the process. The table below outlines responsibilities for various aspects of the program
review process.
Committee/Person Responsible
Responsibility (Frequency)
CASSC Institutional Effectiveness
Evaluate effectiveness of program review process and report
Committee/Associate
Provost
for
to CASSC (Every five years)
Institutional Effectiveness
Curricular/Program revisions; Receives program review
CASSC
results report from Academic Dean (Annually)
Completes Program Review Questionnaire
Program Chair
(Every five years)
Contribute to Program Review Questionnaire
Program Faculty
(Every five years)
Associate Provost for
Forward Program Review Schedule to Academic Deans.
Academic Affairs
Review of Program Review Recommendations (Annually)
Associate Provost for
Review of Program Review Recommendations (Annually)
Institutional Effectiveness
Distribute Program Review Questionnaire; Assist with and
School Directors/Directors/
review questionnaire and recommendations for program’s
Associate Deans
strengths, opportunities for improvement and viability
(Annually)
Distribute Program Review Questionnaire; Review of
completed questionnaire and recommendations for
Academic Deans
program’s strengths, opportunities for improvement, and
viability; Provide program review report for information to
CASSC (Annually)
Summary of program’s strengths, opportunities for
Campus Presidents
continuous improvement, viability, and the use of results for
improvement. (Annually)
Review Campus Presidents’ summaries of program’s
Provost for Academic
strengths, opportunities for continuous improvement,
and Student Affairs
viability, and the use of results for improvement. (Annually)
Review of programs’ review summaries for strategic
Provost for Academic and Student
planning, program development, budgetary, and resource
Affairs/Provost for Operations
allocation implications. (Annually)
Considers program review summaries in context of strategic
College President
planning, program development and College budget and
resource allocations and sets priorities based on these.
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(Annually)
Relationship between School Annual Reports and Program Review
An annual report is provided by each School to the Academic Deans, the Coordinating Campus
President, and the Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and is a formative assessment of
the program. Outcome data, program development activities, and other information included in these
annual reports will be considered when the program director in consultation with the program faculty,
School/Discipline Committee, and Advisory Committee, complete the Program Review Questionnaire.
During the year of the program review, questionnaire and resulting recommendations will constitute
the program’s contribution to the School’s annual report. The cycle of annual reports and program
review is shown below.
Academic
Program Review
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Appendix P: Letters of Support
1. NEXTera Energy
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2. MDX – Miami Dade Expressway Authority
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3. AT&T
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4. Miami-Dade County Public Schools
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5. Enterprise Florida
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6. Community Bank of Florida
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7. The Beacon Council
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8. Florida Power & Light Company
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9. Southeast Florida Regional Partnership
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10. Baptist Health South Florida
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11. Latin American Business Association
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12. S.T.E.P.S. in the Right Direction, Inc.
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13. Terremark Federal Group, Inc.
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14. City of Sunny Isles Beach
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15. netTALK
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16. Health Choice Network
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17. Bank of America
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18. Air Marine Forwarding Co.
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