KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSAL OR REVISION,
Cover Sheet (10/02/2002)
Course Number/Program Name FYPA 7500 First-Year Administration / MS in First-Year
Pedagogy and Administration
Department First-Year Programs
Degree Title (if applicable) First-Year Pedagogy and Administration
Proposed Effective Date Fall 2012 (program) /Spring 2013 (first time course will be offered)
Check one or more of the following and complete the appropriate sections:
X New Course Proposal
Course Title Change
Course Number Change
Course Credit Change
Course Prerequisite Change
Course Description Change
Sections to be Completed
II, III, IV, V, VII
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
Notes:
If proposed changes to an existing course are substantial (credit hours, title, and description), a new course with a
new number should be proposed.
A new Course Proposal (Sections II, III, IV, V, VII) is required for each new course proposed as part of a new
program. Current catalog information (Section I) is required for each existing course incorporated into the
program.
Minor changes to a course can use the simplified E-Z Course Change Form.
Submitted by:
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Department Chair
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College Curriculum Committee
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College Dean
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Dean, Graduate College
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Vice President for Academic Affairs Date
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President
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KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE/CONCENTRATION/PROGRAM CHANGE
I.
Current Information (Fill in for changes)
Page Number in Current Catalog
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Course Prefix and Number
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Course Title
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Class Hours
____Laboratory Hours_______Credit Hours________
Prerequisites
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Description (or Current Degree Requirements)
II.
Proposed Information (Fill in for changes and new courses)
Course Prefix and Number _FYPA 7500_______________________
Course Title _ First-Year Administration________________
Class Hours 3 ____Laboratory Hours____0___CreditHours____3____
Prerequisites FYPA 7000 and FYPA 7200 (or permission of the FYP Director of
Graduate Programs)
Description (or Proposed Degree Requirements)
This course utilizes the case study method to examine the development,
maintenance, and growth of first-year programs within distinct educational
environments: community colleges; private institutions; small, public universities;
and large, research universities. The course reviews structural options,
faculty/staff supervision, budgeting in higher education, and assessment practices
regarding administration.
III.
Justification
First-year curricular and extracurricular initiatives are administrated
within a variety of structures and educational environments, yet lack of a
specific administrative structure or leadership can inhibit their growth and
effectiveness. This course will utilize a case study approach to show that
while there is not a “one-size-fits-all” approach to initiatives for first-year
students, there are best practices within both academic affairs and student
affairs. As more institutions develop specific entities (i.e. divisions,
departments, offices, or colleges) to administer first-year curricular
initiatives such as first-year seminars and learning communities as well as
extracurricular initiatives such as academic advising and living/learning
communities, there will be increased need for trained administrators.
IV.
Additional Information (for New Courses only)
Instructor: Dr. Keisha L. Hoerrner or Dean Ralph Rascati
Text:
- Barefoot, B.O. Gardner, J.N, Cutright, M., Morris, L.V., Schroeder, C.C., Siegel, M.J., et al.
(2005). Achieving and sustaining institutional excellence for the first year of college. San Francisco:
Jossey-Bass.
- Evenbeck, S.E., Jackson, B., Smith, M. & Ward, D. (2010). Organizing for student
success: The University College model. The First-Year Experience Monograph Series (No.
53).
Prerequisites: FYPA 7000 and FYPA 7200 (or permission of the FYP Director of
Graduate Programs)
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Objectives:
Students will be able to differentiate between the structures that house first-year curricular
initiatives versus extracurricular programs within various colleges and universities.
Students will develop research proposals to study current and future trends in the
administration of first-year curricular and extracurricular programs.
Students will demonstrate understanding of first-year students and their needs in a particular
educational setting, i.e. the community college, a private liberal arts institution, or a landgrant university.
Students will understand the distinct roles of academic and student affairs administrators in
furthering programs for first-year students.
Instructional Method: This is a fully online course that will utilize case studies,
student-produced multimedia presentations, discussion boards to explore the
readings, and technology-enhanced lectures.
Method of Evaluation
Case study of a first-year program
Presentation on case study
Research proposal
Annotated bibliography
Total
V.
250 points
100 points
500 points
150 points
1000 points
Resources and Funding Required (New Courses only)
Resource
Amount
Faculty
Other Personnel
Equipment
Supplies
Travel
New Books
New Journals
Other (Specify)
existing
0
0
0
0
existing KSU library resources
existing KSU library resources
0
TOTAL
0
A = 895+
B = 795 - 894
C = 695 - 794
D = 595 - 694
F = below 595
Funding Required Beyond
Normal Departmental Growth
0
VI. COURSE MASTER FORM
This form will be completed by the requesting department and will be sent to the Office of the
Registrar once the course has been approved by the Office of the President.
The form is required for all new courses.
DISCIPLINE
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE FOR LABEL
(Note: Limit 30 spaces)
CLASS-LAB-CREDIT HOURS
Approval, Effective Term
Grades Allowed (Regular or S/U)
If course used to satisfy CPC, what areas?
Learning Support Programs courses which are
required as prerequisites
FYPA
7500
First-Year Administration
3-0-3
Fall 2012
Regular
NA
NA
APPROVED:
________________________________________________
Vice President for Academic Affairs or Designee __
VII Attach Syllabus – See attached.