Faculty Agenda - February 13, 2018 · 2018-02-13 · AGENDA Faculty Meeting February 13, 2018 I....
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AGENDAFacultyMeeting
February13,2018
I. CalltoorderII. ApprovalofMinutesfromtheNovember28,2017meetingIII. ReportfromtheExecutiveCommitteeIV. Elections ChairoftheFaculty FacultySenate–4-at-largeV. ReportfromtheAcademicAffairsCommittee(Seetheattachment
forcompleteproposals.Seetheappendixforsupportingmaterials).
1.GeneralEducationProgramEvaluationReport was received by the Faculty Senate.
Thisispresentedasinformationonly.
2.ProposalfromtheDepartmentofBiologyItemA.AdddescriptionofnewarrangementwithMUSCItemB.Changedescriptionofpre-dentalcurriculumItemC.Changedescriptionofpre-medicalcurriculumItemD.Addpre-physicaltherapyprogramdescription
3.ProposalfromtheSchoolofBusinessItemA.ChangetherequirementforadmissionintotheBBAprogramItemB.ChangethegraduationrequirementfortheBBAdegreeItemC.ChangetherequirementfortheManagementmajorItemD.ChangetherequirementfortheMarketingmajorItemE.AddBUS467andBUS496ItemF.ChangetherequirementfortheBusinessmajorItemG.ChangethecoursedescriptionofFIN301ItemH.ChangethecourseprerequisitesforFIN341ItemI.ChangetitleofFIN344ItemJ.ChangetitleofFIN347ItemK.ChangecoursedescriptionofFIN348ItemL.ChangetitleandcoursenumberofFIN366ItemM.ChangecourseprerequisiteanddescriptionofFIN443ItemN.ChangerequirementforFinanceItemO.ChangetheexistingbusinessminorItemP.Add4newminorstotheSchoolofBusinessItemQ.AddacollateralinAccountingItemR.ChangelistofacademicprogramsofferedbySchoolofBusiness
ItemS.ChangeprerequisiteforMGT469ItemT.AddBUS350ItemU.ChangeprerequisitesforMIS327
4.ProposalfromtheDepartmentofFineArts,ArtEducationProgramItemA.ChangetherequirementfortheArtEducationmajor
5.ProposalfromtheDepartmentofHistory
ItemA.ModifyGenEdrequirementstoupdateHistorywithSecondaryEducationOption
6.ProposalsfromtheSchoolofHealthSciences,NursingDepartment
ItemA.AddNURS316ItemB.AddNURS317ItemC.AddNURS318ItemD.AddNURS319ItemE.ModifyNURS410ItemF.ModifyNursingPlanofStudy-UpperDivisionItemG.DeleteNURS305ItemH.DeleteNURS312ItemI.DeleteNURS315ItemJ.ModifyProgramdescription
VI. ReportfromtheGraduatecouncil(Seetheattachmentforcompleteproposals.Seetheappendixforsupportingmaterials).1.ProposalfromtheSchoolofBusiness
ItemA.AddrequirementsforCertificateofHealthcareExecutiveManagement
2.ProposalfromtheDepartmentofPsychologyItemA.ChangeprerequisitesforPSY615
3.ProposalfromtheGraduateCouncilItemA.ChangeslanguageforGraduateSchoolProgressionpolicy
VII.OldBusiness 1. ReportfromtheFacultyLifeCommittee
ItemA.ModifysickleavepolicyItemB.ModifytemporarydisabilityduetopregnancypolicyItemC.ModifyfamilysickleavepolicyItemD.Modifyworkers’compensationpolicyItemE.AddsPEAKmembershiptocurrentBylawsoftheFacultySenate
VIII.NewBusinessIX. AnnouncementsX. Adjournment
AttachmenttotheFaculty Agenda–February13,2018
V. ReportfromtheAcademicAffairsCommittee1.GeneralEducationProgramEvaluationReportThiswaspresentedto the Faculty Senate asinformationonly.2.ProposalsfromtheDepartmentofBiology
A.ADDonpage165,newArrangementwithMUSCARRANGEMENT WITH THE COLLEGES OF MEDICINE AND DENTALMEDICINE AT MUSC- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY: PRE-PROFESSIONAL STUDIES OPTIONThis arrangement provides an accelerated pathway to either Medical School or DentalSchool at MUSC. FMU students, meeting all program requirements, may apply foradmittance to MUSC’s doctorate programs after completing 90 semester hours ofundergraduate education at FMU. Matriculation into MUSC is not guaranteed andadmission decisions are made solely by MUSC. If admitted into the doctorateprogram, FMU accelerated students are held to the same standards of progressguidelines as all other students in the programs. After successful completion of thefirst year of professional school (as defined by MUSC’s aca demic standards), FMUwill award a student an earned Bachelor of Science in Biology: Pre-professionalStudies Option.Admission into this program is highly selective. In order to apply, a student musthave completed 22 hours of math and science courses and have a cumulative GPA of3.5 or above. In order to apply, the student must submit an “Intent to Participate Form”to the Registrar’s Office. Signatures are needed from the student, the appropriateAcademic Advisor, and the Chair of the Biology Department.The 90 hours of work required at FMU to earn a Bachelor of Science in Biology: Pre-professional Studies Option includes the following:
1. A minimum of 39 semester hours are needed to fulfill the GeneralEducation Requirements and Total Hour Requirements of FMU.
Composition [English 101 (or 101 E/L), 102] .................. 6 or 7Speech Communication (Speech 101) ..................................... 3Political Science (Political Science 101 or 103) ...................... 3Sociology 201 ......................................................................... 3Social Science Elective (One course from Political Science,
Geography,Economics,Sociology,Anthropology)........3Literature (One course) ............................................................. 3Fine Arts Appreciation (Art 101, Music 101, Theatre 101) ......3History (One course) ................................................................. 3
HumanitiesElective(One coursefrom Art, History, Literature,Music,PhilosophyandReligiousStudies,Theatre)......... 3
Mathematics (Math 111, 132, or higher) .................................. 6Psychology 206 ........................................................................ 3
2. A minimum of 51 semester hours of core science requirements fora Biology: Pre-professional Studies Option major and a Chemistry minor(recommendedby MUSC) includingcourses requiredfor admission intotheMUSCdoctorateprograms.
General Biology(Biology 105,115,106) ................................8Cellular Block (Choose one from Biology 301, 302, 407) ...... 4Genetics Block (Biology 401) .................................................. 4Biology Electives (Choose two from Biology 205, 311, 406,
301,302,407)..................................................................8Chemistry (Chemistry 101, 102, 201, 202, 404) .................... 19Physics (Physics 215, 216) ....................................................... 8
3. Students are expected to gain significant experiences in a clinicalsetting to inform their decision to pursue a professional health career.While not required, it is recommended that students gain these experiencesthrough the independent planning of an FMU Pre-Health Internship(Biology 494).
In the summer of the sophomore year and following, students are required to apply tothe appropriate professional program at MUSC, gain admittance and successfullycomplete the first year. This process will involve the following:
1. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA above a 3.5 foradmission.2. Students must take the appropriate Admission Test (MCAT forMedical School/DAT for Dental School). The MCAT score must fall inthe top quartile. The minimum DAT score needed is a 20 on each sectionof the DAT.3. Students must submit an application to MUSC using theappropriate Application Service procedures (AMCAS for MedicalSchool/AADSAS-Dental School).4. In addition to the letters of recommendation needed for thestandardized Application Service, students must have a letter from theirAcademic Advisor or the Chair of the Biology Department outlining whythey are prepared for the rigors of the accelerated program.5. Once students are accepted and successfully completes (accordingto MUSC’s academic standards) the first year of the medical/dentalcurriculum,he/she must submit an official transcript to the Registrar’s
Office at FMUfor conferralof the Bachelor of Science inBiology:Pre-professionalStudies Optiondegree.6. If students desire to participate in one of FMU’s commencementceremonies (December or May), he/she must submit an Application ofDegree before the appropriate deadline.
Ifstudents decide to withdraw from this program, they must submit their decision inwriting to their Academic Advisor, the Chair of the Biology Department, and theRegistrar. If a student leaves MUSC before successfully completing (according toMUSC’s academic standards) the first year of Medical/Dental School, the studentmay return to FMU to complete a normal Bachelor of Science in Biology. This willrequire at the minimum, an ecology course, a plant biology course, senior seminarand enough transfer/elective hours to reach the 120 total hours needed for graduation.
Rationale for A:Thisisanewprogramofstudywehavebeengivenapprovalbytheadministrationtopursue.The90hourstakenhereatFMUwillcompletealloftherequirementsforabiologymajorwiththeexceptionoftheecology,plant,andseniorseminarcourses.ThisacceleratedpathwaywithMUSCisaimedatreducingstudents’overalleducationalcostfromundergraduatethroughprofessionalschool,shortenthestudents’lengthofstudyrequiredtogettheterminaldegree.ItalsohelpsusretainsomeofourmosttalentedstudentsinSouthCarolina.Thisdegreeisnotexpectedtoaffectmanystudents.Therigorwillbesomewhatprohibitivetoallbutthemosthighlycapablestudents.MUSChasalwaysallowedstudentstoapplywhentheyhad90hours.Thisissimplyaninitiativetoensurethatstudentswishingtofollowthisacademicpathwillbemaximallycompetitive.ThisagreementalsoprovidesamechanismbywhichFMUcanreclaimtheseacceleratedstudentsasgraduates.ThiswouldbesimilartothePre-PharmacyprogramwithMUSCandUSCandtheDual-DegreeEngineeringprogramwithClemson.
B.CHANGEonpage163,PRE-DENTALCURRICULUM
FROM:PRE-DENTALCURRICULUMCoordinator:Dr.VernonW.BauerTheminimumrequirementsfordentalandmedicalschoolsarethesame.StudentsplanningacareerindentistryormedicineshouldregisterwiththeCoordinatorofPre-MedicalSciences.(DepartmentofBiology,LeathermanScienceFacility)
TO:PRE-DENTALCURRICULUMCoordinator: Dr. Shayna Wrighten Each student should acquaint himself/herself with the specific requirements of the DentalSchools to which he/she plans to apply for admission. Each student planning a career indental medicine should register with the Pre-Dental Coordinator (Department of Biology,Leatherman Science Facility). Pre-dental students typically major in biology orchemistry, but need not major in science.The following courses, as pa rt of a bachelor’s degree, meet the minimal requirements ofmost Dental Schools:
English Composition and Literature ............................... 6 hoursMathematics ................................................................... 6 hoursGeneral Biology (BIOL 105, 115, 106) .......................... 8 hoursBiology Electives ............................................................ 8 hoursGeneral Chemistry (CHEM 101, 102) ............................ 8 hoursOrganic Chemistry (CHEM 201, 202) ............................ 8 hoursPhysics (PHYS 215, 216) .............................................. 8 hours
Other courses that are recommended for preparation for Dental School are: anatomy,physiology, biochemistry, cell biology, developmental biology, genetics, immunology,finance, accounting, sociology, and psychology.In order to apply to most Dental Schools, students must take the Dental Admissions Test(DAT) and complete the American Association of Dental Schools Application Service(AADSAS) process. The earliest this can be done is during the year prior to graduationfrom FMU, though there is no penalty for waiting until after graduation. Dental Schoolshave indicated that students need a 20 oraboveoneachsectionoftheDATanda3.5oraboveGPAifthey want to be competitive during the application process. It is alsonecessary for pre-dental students to obtain significant practical experiences in aprofessional setting in order to gain valuable exposure to the dental profession.
C.CHANGEonpage163,PRE-MEDICALCURRICULUM
FROM:PRE-MEDICALCURRICULUMCoordinator:Dr.VernonW.BauerEach student should acquaint himself/herself with the specificrequirementsofthemedicalschoolstowhichhe/sheplanstoapplyforadmission.EachstudentplanningacareerinmedicineshouldregisterwiththeCoordinatorofPre-medicalSciences(DepartmentofBiology,LeathermanScienceFacility).Pre-medicalstudentsfrequentlymajorinchemistryorbiologybutneednotmajorinscience.
Thefollowingcourses,aspartofthebaccalaureatedegree,meettheminimalrequirementsofmostmedicalschools:Inorganicchemistry................................... 8hoursOrganicchemistry.................................... 8hoursBiology..............................................8hoursMathematics......................................... 6hoursPhysics.............................................. 8hoursEnglishCompositionandLiterature..................... 6hoursMedicalschoolspreferabroadliberalartsbackgroundratherthananexcessiveconcentrationinscience.Coursesinthehumanitiesandfineartssuchasliterature,philosophy,sociology,andpsychologyareworthwhile.Futurephysicianswillalsobenefitfromelectivesinbusiness,computerscience,anatomy,microbiology,physiology,cellbiology,andbiochemistry.
TO:PRE-MEDICALCURRICULUMCoordinators: Dr. Vernon Bauer and Dr. Erin EatonEach student should acquaint himself/herself with the specific requirements of theMedical Schools to which he/she plans to apply for admission. Each student planning acareer in medicine should register with the Pre-Medical Coordinators (Department ofBiology, Leatherman Science Facility). Pre-medical students typically major in biologyor chemistry, but need not major in science.The following courses, as part of a bachelor’s degree, meet the minimalrecommendations of most Medical Schools:
English Composition and Literature ............................... 6 hoursGeneral Biology (BIOL 105, 115, 106) .......................... 8 hoursGeneral Chemistry (CHEM 101, 102) ............................ 8 hoursOrganicChemistry (CHEM201, 202) ............................ 8 hoursPhysics (PHYS 215, 216) .............................................. 8 hours
Other courses that are recommended for preparation for Medical School are: anatomy,physiology, biochemistry, cell biology, developmental biology, genetics, immunology,sociology, and psychology.In order to apply to most Medical Schools, students must take the Medical CollegeAdmissions Test (MCAT) and complete the American Medical College ApplicationService (AMCAS) process. The earliest this can be done during theyearprior tograduation from FMU, though there is no penalty for waiting until after graduation.Medical Schools have indicated that students need a score in the top quartile and a 3.5 orabove GPA if they want to be competitive during the application process. It is alsonecessary for pre-medical students to obtain significant practical experiences in aprofessional clinical setting in order to gain valuable exposure to the practice of
medicine. Rationalefor B & C:ThisupdatestheProgramCoordinatorsandprovidesdetailsthataremuchmoreinformativeandrelevanttothecurrentacademicpathwaythatPre-medicalandPre-dentalstudentshavetofollowtoreachprofessionalschool.
D.ADDonpage163,newPRE-PROFESSIONALPROGRAM:PRE-PHYSICALTHERAPYCURRICULUM
PRE-PHYSICALTHERAPYCURRICULUMCoordinator: Dr.LorianneTurnerEach student should acquaint himself/herself with the specific requirements of thePhysical Therapy Schools towhichhe/sheplansto applyfor admission. Each studentplanning a career in physical therapy should register with the Pre-Physical TherapyCoordinator (Department of Biology, Leatherman Science Facility). Pre-PhysicalTherapy students typically major in biology or chemistry, but need not major in science.The following courses, as part of a bachelor’s degree, meet the minimalrecommendations of most Physical Therapy Schools:
General Biology (BIOL 105, 115, 106) .......................... 8 hoursHuman Anatomy (BIOL 205) ......................................... 4 hoursHuman Physiology (BIOL 406) ...................................... 4 hoursGeneral Chemistry (CHEM 101, 102) ............................ 8 hoursPhysics (PHYS 215, 216) .............................................. 8 hoursPsychology (PSY 206, 325) ............................................ 6 hoursStatistics (MATH 134) ..................................................... 3 hours
In order to apply to most Physical Therapy Schools, students must take the GraduateRecord Exam (GRE) and complete the Physical Therapy College Application Service(PTCAS) process. The earliest this can be done is during the year prior to graduationfrom FMU, though there is no penalty for waiting until after graduation. PhysicalTherapy Schools have indicated that students generally need a combined score above 300and a 3.5 or above GPA if they want to be competitive during the application process.Many programs also require significant practical experiences under the supervision of aphysical therapist to provide clinical exposure to the profession.Rationale for D:OntheFMUapplicationandtheOpenHouseregistrationformwehavePre-PhysicalTherapylistedasadegreeinterestforpotentialstudents.YetthereisnothinginthecatalogregardingthepathandrequirementstoPhysicalTherapySchool.Theadditionofthissectionwilladdressthisoversight.3.ProposalfromtheSchoolofBusinessA. Page131ofthe2017-2018Catalog
CHANGEtherequirementforBBAasdescribedbelow
FROM
StudentsseekingaB.B.A.degreeenteraspre-businessstudents.Aftermeetingtherequirementsspecifiedbelow,studentsselectoneofthesevenmajorsintheSchoolinordertomeetgraduationrequirements.AdmissiontotheBachelorofBusinessAdministration program is a prerequisite for enrollment in any 300- or 400-level businesscourse.Studentsadvancefrompre-businesstoamajorintheSchooluponmeetingthefollowingrequirements:1.CompletionofAccounting201,Business150andEconomics203withanaveragegradepointaverageof2.0orhigherinthesecourses.
TO
StudentsseekingaB.B.A. degree enter as pre-business students. Students advance frompre-business to a major in the School upon meeting the following requirements: 1.Completion of Accounting 201, Business 150, and Economics 203 with a grade pointaverage of 2.0 or higher in these courses. For enrollment in any 300- or 400-levelbusiness course, students must have completed at least 36 hours of academic credit orhave permission of the School.Rationale:Afterextensivefacultydiscussionthesuccessfulcompletionofsomecoursesdonotneedtohavespecifiedpre-requisites.Thecompletionofthe36hoursinsuresthatthestudenthasadequateacademicbackgroundtoenrollinspecificcourses.Thefacultywillbeadvisingstudentsappropriatelyastocoursepre-requisites.B. Page131ofthe2017-18Catalog
CHANGEthegraduationrequirementfortheBachelorofBusinessAdministration
FROM
AsarequirementforgraduationwithaBachelorofBusinessAdministration,astudentmusthave:1.Attainedanoverallgradepointaverageof2.0orhigherinallcoursestakenat
theUniversity,agradepointaverageof2.0orhigherinthecoursestakenintheDepartmentofBusinessAdministrationandEconomics,andagradepointaverageof2.0orhigherinmajorcourses.
2.CompletedtheprogramassessmentexaminationrequiredinallmajorsintheSchoolofBusiness.
3.CompletedatFMUatleast50percentofthebusinesscredithoursrequiredfortheB.B.A.degree.
TO
AsarequirementforgraduationwithaBachelorofBusinessAdministration,astudentmusthave:1.Attainedanoverallgradepointaverageof2.0orhigherinallcoursestakenat
theUniversity,agradepointaverageof2.0orhigherinthecoursestakenintheDepartmentofBusinessAdministrationandEconomics,andagradepointaverageof2.0orhigherinmajorcourses.
2.CompletedtheprogramassessmentexaminationrequiredinallmajorsintheSchoolofBusiness.
3.CompletedatFMUatleast50percentofthebusinesscredithoursrequiredfortheB.B.A.degree.
4. Complete 8 non-academic credits inapprovedProfessionalActivitiestoinclude
a. A minimum of 1 credit in Self Evaluation and Career Explorationb. A minimum of 1 credit in Business Etiquettec. Aminimumof2creditsinCareerPreparation
OtherProfessionalActivitiesmustbeapprovedbytheSchoolofBusiness and can count toward the 8 non-academic credits.
Rationale:ThemissionoftheSchoolofBusinessatFrancisMarionUniversityistoprovidelearningopportunitiesforstudentsfromarangeofbackgroundsandtransformthemintogloballycompetitivecorporatecitizens. TheProfessionalActivitiesprogramstrengthensthistransformationbyprovidinglearningopportunitiestoenhancestudents’awarenessofprofessionalattributes,behaviors,andskillsthatarenecessaryforsuccessinthebusinessworld.Whilethisprogramisnotforacademiccredit,studentsarerequiredtocompletethisforgraduation.Theprogramwouldrequirestudentstocompleteaminimumofeightdifferentprofessionaldevelopmentactivitiesduringthecourseoftheircollegecareer.ThecurrentCareerDevelopmentscheduleofferstheopportunitytocompletethisrequirement.TheSchoolofBusinesswillcontinuetoworkwiththeCareerDevelopmentofficetoprovidetheseactivities.Thenewsoftwarewillfacilitatetherecordkeeping.
C.Page132ofthe2017-2018CatalogCHANGEtherequirementfortheManagementmajorasdescribedbelow
FROM:
b)Management………………………………………………………… 18hoursFifteensemesterhoursinonetrackoption:GeneralManagementTrack,SupplyChainManagementTrack,HumanResourceManagementTrackSchoolElective…………………………………………………………………. 3
GeneralManagementTrack….………………………………………. 15Ninehoursfrom:Management352OrganizationalBehavior……………………………. 3Management353HumanResourceManagement……………………… 3Management356ProcessImprovementandQualityControl………….. 3Management357ManagementofServiceOperations………………… 3Management358TheNonprofitSector:StructureandDynamics…….. 3Management373ManagementScience………………………………... 3Sixhoursfrom: 3Management452AdvancedHumanResourceManagement………….. 3Management453ManagingNon-ProfitOrganizations………………... 3Management454EntrepreneurshipandSmallBusinessManagement… 3Management460InternationalManagement……………………….… 3Management467SupplyChainManagement…………………………. 3Management468ProductionPlanningandControl………………….. 3Management469StrategicHumanResourceManagement………….. 3HumanResourceManagementTrack……………………………... 15Management352OrganizationalBehavior…………………………… 3Management353HumanResourceManagement…………………….. 3Management359EmploymentLawandLaborRegulations…………. 3Management452AdvancedHumanResourceManagement………… 3Management469StrategicHumanResourceManagement………….. 3SupplyChainManagementTrack…………………………………. 15Management356ProcessImprovementandQualityControl……….. 3Management357ManagementofServiceOperations………………. 3Management373ManagementScience……………………………… 3Management467SupplyChainManagement……………………….. 3Management468ProductionPlanningandControl…………………. 3TOTALREQUIREDHOURS120
TO:
b)Management………………………………………………………… 18hoursEighteensemesterhoursinonetrackoption:GeneralManagementTrack,SupplyChainManagementTrack,HumanResourceManagementTrack,Sports Management TrackGeneralManagementTrack….………………………………………. 18Ninehoursfrom:Management352OrganizationalBehavior……………………………. 3Management353HumanResourceManagement……………………… 3Management356ProcessImprovementandQualityControl………….. 3Management357ManagementofServiceOperations………………… 3Management358TheNonprofitSector:StructureandDynamics…….. 3Management373ManagementScience………………………………... 3Sixhoursfrom: 3Management452AdvancedHumanResourceManagement………….. 3Management453ManagingNon-ProfitOrganizations………………... 3Management454EntrepreneurshipandSmallBusinessManagement… 3Management460InternationalManagement……………………….… 3Management467SupplyChainManagement…………………………. 3Management468ProductionPlanningandControl………………….. 3Management469StrategicHumanResourceManagement………….. 3SchoolElective…………………………………………………………. 3HumanResourceManagementTrack……………………………... 18Management352OrganizationalBehavior…………………………… 3
Management353HumanResourceManagement…………………….. 3Management359EmploymentLawandLaborRegulations…………. 3Management452AdvancedHumanResourceManagement………… 3Management469StrategicHumanResourceManagement………….. 3SchoolElective…………………………………………………………. 3SupplyChainManagementTrack…………………………………. 18Management356ProcessImprovementandQualityControl……….. 3Management357ManagementofServiceOperations………………. 3Management373ManagementScience……………………………… 3Management467SupplyChainManagement……………………….. 3Management468ProductionPlanningandControl…………………. 3SchoolElective…………………………………………………………. 3SportsManagementTrack……………….…………………………... 18Management352OrganizationalBehavior……………………………. 3Management353HumanResourceManagementorManagement373BusinessAnalytics………………………………….. 3Management359EmploymentLawandLaborRegulations………….. 3Business467TheBusinessofSports….……………………………… 3Business496SportsIndustryCapstone………………………………… 3SchoolElective1………………………………………………………… 3TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS 1201School Elective for Sports Management Track can be any of the businesselectives or Sociology 381, Mass Communications 225, Mass Communications475, and Physical Education 319. Other tracks require the School Electives to beBusiness Electives.
D.Page132ofthe2017-18CatalogCHANGEtherequirementforMarketingasdescribedbelow
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c)Marketing……………………………………………………….. 18hoursMarketing333MarketingResearch………………………………… 3Marketing334ConsumerBehavior………………………………… 3Marketing335InternationalMarketing…………………………….. 3Marketing432MarketingManagement…………………………….. 3MarketingElective………………………………………………….. 3SchoolElective……………………………………………………… 3TOTALREQUIREDHOURS120
TO:
c)Marketing……………………………………………………….. 18hoursEighteen semester hours in one track option: Marketing or Sports MarketingMarketingTrack 18Marketing333MarketingResearch………………………………… 3Marketing334ConsumerBehavior………………………………… 3Marketing335InternationalMarketing…………………………….. 3Marketing432MarketingManagement…………………………….. 3MarketingElective………………………………………………….. 3SchoolElective…………………………………………………….. 3SportsMarketingTrack………………………………………….. 18Marketing333MarketingResearch………………………………… 3
Marketing338PersonalSellingandSalesManagement…………… 3Marketing339MarketingCommunications………………………... 3Business467TheBusinessofSports….…………………………… 3Business496SportsIndustryCapstone…………………………….. 3SchoolElective1...…………………………………………………… 3TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS 1201School Elective forSportsMarketing Track can be any of thebusiness electives or Sociology 381, Mass Communications 225, MassCommunications 475, and Physical Education 319. Other tracks require theSchool Electives to be Business Electives.
Rationale:Inthelastoneyear,FMUathleticstaffreportthataround40studentshaveinquiredaboutanoptioninSportsManagement/Marketing.UponlearningthatFMUdoesnotofferanytracks,minorsormajorsinthisfield,theprospectivestudenthaseliminatedFMUasanoption.Thedevelopmentoftrackswithafocusuponthesportsindustryrespondstostudentinterestanddoesnotrequireadditionalresources.Afocusuponthesportsindustryintwodifferentfieldsprovidesstudentswithmoreoptionsandgreaterflexibilityinplanningforacareerinthesportsindustry.SportsManagementTrackservestheneedofstudents,especiallyathleteswhowouldliketobuildacareerinthemanagementfieldofthesportsindustry.SportsMarketingTrackservestheneedofstudents,especiallyathleteswhowouldliketobuildacareerinthemarketingfieldofthesportsindustry.Allowingcoursesthatarenotinthebusinessfieldaspossibleschoolelectiveallowsevenmoreoptionsandgreaterflexibilityinplanningforacareerinthesportsindustry.ProvidingtheoptionsoftracksinMarketingstillallowsfortheoriginalmarketingmajor.
NonewfacultyisneededforthisproposalE.Page134ofthe2017-2018Catalog
ADDthe below Business courses totheBUSINESSCOURSESsection
BUS 467 The Business of Sports(Prerequisite: Permission of school) Thiscourse is designed for students with a declared track in Sports Management orSports Marketing. This course is an analysis of effective strategies and the bodyof knowledge associated with pursuing a career in the sports industry. The courseintroduces the student to the sports industry and to business principles as theyapply to the sports industry.BUS 496 Sports Industry Capstone(Prerequisite: BUS 467 or permission ofschool) This course is designed for seniors with declared track in SportsManagement or Sports Marketing. A project-based class in which students willwork with the athletics department at Francis Marion to implement a project inSports Marketing or Sports Management depending on their major. The project
willallow students to implement the theories they have learned in their tracks inthe area of sports industry. This course serves as the final capstone for students inSports Management and Sports Marketing.RationaleforE:Thetwonewcoursesareanintegralpartofanysportsindustryprogramandwillbeofferedtomeettheneedsofstudentsstudyingthesportindustry.Nonewfacultyisneededforthisproposal.
F.CHANGEtherequirementfortheBusinessmajorPage132ofthe2017-18Catalog
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2)AdditionalhoursofelectivesoutsidethefunctionbusinessareasofAccounting,ManagementInformationSystems,Finance,MarketingandManagement…………………………………………………………………… 15hours
TO:
2) Additional hours ofelectives………..……………………………………… 15hours
RationaleforF.TheSchoolofBusinessfacultyinvolvemedwiththeprocessesofInstitutionalEffectivenessandAACSB(AssociationtoAdvanceCollegiateSchoolsofBusiness)Accreditationhasgeneratedthisproposal.Withthefocusuponcontinuousimprovementandthedesiretomeetstudentandcommunityneeds,thefacultyrecognizedtheneedforgreaterprogramflexibility,whichisthebasisforthisproposedchange.Section4.1fromtheFrancisMarionUniversityInstitutionalEffectiveness(SACSCOC)componentslistjobplacementrates.FromtheFMUstrategicplan:2.10.12.4cEngagewithbusinessestoidentifyandmeettheiremploymentandconsultingneeds.InstitutionaleffectivenessandtheFMUstrategicplanhasafocusupontheneedsofemployersandstudentsuccess.AACSBAccreditationrequiresthatwegatherinformationtohelpusunderstandthedegreetowhichtheprogramismeetingourstakeholders’needs.DuringFall2016,aspartofourprogramreview,allBBAstudentsreceivedasurveytoassesstheirattitudesandopinions.Reviewingresponsesfrom358studentsallowedthefacultytobetterunderstandthecurrentstudents’needsandopinions.Manystudentsvoicedadesireformoreflexibility.Indiscussionswithcommunityemployers,wealsoheardthatemployersprefergraduateswhohaveadditionalacademicpreparationinthebusinessfields.Inourcommunity,FinancestudentscanbenefitfromadditionalAccountingcourses;Marketingmajorsoften
Ed BusinessConstrained
needSupplyChaincourses;EconomicsmajorsmaybenefitfromAccountingcourses;andAccountingstudentsmayfindadditionalManagementcourseshelpful.Currently,ourexistingprogramrequirementsdonotallowourstudentstopursuesuchavenueswithintheirnormaldegreerequirements.Whilestudentswillnotberequiredtotakeanyadditionalbusinesscourses,byliftingtheconstraintstudentswillbegivenflexibility.AACSBAccreditationalsorequiresthefacultytoevaluatetheBBAprogramwithrespecttocomparablepeers,competitiveschools,andaspirantschools.Thelistofcomparablepeersweregeneratedbyuseofvariablessuchasfacultysize,numberofstudents,andbudget.CompetitorsandaspirantswereidentifiedwithassistancefromtheFMUAdministration.Giventhefeedbackwehadreceivedfromstudentsandemployers,wedecidedtocompareourelectivehourstothoseofourpeers,competitors,andaspirants.AsshowninTable1,thereviewofpeers,competitors,andaspirantsindicatesthat:
· TheFMUBBAdegreeGenEdrequirement(48hours)iswithintherangeofotherschools(rangefrom32to51).
· ThenumberofbusinesshoursrequiredintheBBAdegree(57hours)islowerthantheotherschools(rangesfrom60to80).CollegeofCharlestonhas63+hoursofbusinesscoursesandCoastalCarolinahas72hoursofbusinesscourses.
· Thetypeandnumberofelectivesissignificantlydifferent.TheFMUBBAistheonlyprogramamongthiscomparativegroupthatconstrainstheelectivestonon-businesscourses.Allotherschoolsallowthestudentstofreelychoosetheelectivefield.
Thecurrentpolicyofconstrainingstudents’electivestoallowonlycoursesoutsidethefunctionalbusinessareasrestrictsourstudentsto57hoursofbusinesscourses.Studentswhowanttopursueacollateralinadifferentareainbusinessortakejustafewadditionalbusinesscoursesareforcedtodosobeyondtheminimumhoursrequiredforthedegree,unfortunatelythisisoftennotfeasibleduetotheTitleIVchangestofinancialaid.Inaddition,studentswhowishtopursuehigherdegreesmayberequiredtotakeadditionalundergraduatebusinesscoursespriortoadmissionintothegraduateareaofstudy.Thisproposedchangewillprovidemoreoptionsforourstudentstostudytheareasthatarecriticaltotheirindividualcareergoals,whateverthosecoursesmightbe.Thisproposalisdesignedtogiveourstudentsenhancedflexibility.Itdoesnotrestrictthemfromtakingcoursesoutsidethefunctionalbusinessareasnordoesitrequirethemtotakeadditionalbusinesscourses.Forsomecareerpaths,studentsarehighlyencouragedtotakeelectivecoursesintheforeignlanguages,additionalEnglishcourses,ormoremathcourses.Forexample,MarketingstudentsarecurrentlyencouragedandwillcontinuetobeencouragedtotakePsychologyorMassCommunicationsclasses.Thisproposalmerelyseekstoallowourstudentstherighttofreelychoosetheirownelectivesbyremovingtheexistingcurricularconstraintsontheirelectivehours.Table1:ComparisonoftheFMUBBAprogramstopeers,competitors,andaspirantschools
Gen electives
Freeelectives
G.Page135ofthe2017-18CatalogCHANGEcoursedescriptionofFinance301FinanceFundamentals
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301FinanceFundamentals(3)F, S, SU.Sourcesofpersonalincome,savingandconsumerspendingpatterns.Developmentoftechniquesforplanningandbudgetingconsumptionexpendituresandsaving,withspecialemphasisontheuseofsavingallocationstoachievepersonalgoals;realproperty,insurance,financialinvestment,retirement,estateandtaxplanning,timevalueofmoney,andappliedstatistics.
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301FinanceFundamentals(3).Sourcesofpersonalincome,savingandconsumerspendingpatterns.Developmentoftechniquesforplanningandbudgetingconsumptionexpendituresandsaving,withspecialemphasisontheuseofsavingallocationstoachievepersonalgoals;realproperty,insurance,financial
FMUBBA 48 57 15 0
ComparablePeers:
1 AugustaStateUniversity 48 63 0 92 CaliforniaStateUniversity,Bakersfield 39 72 0 93 ColumbusStateUniversity 51 69 0 04 ColoradoStateUniversity,Pueblo 36 75 0 95 ClarionUniversityofPennsylvania 48 72 0 06 EasternKentuckyUniversity 40 75 0 57 HendersonStateUniversity 45 60 0 158 TheUniversityofTexasofthePermianBasin 47 69 0 4
CompetitiveGroup:
1 CoastalCarolinaUniversity 48 72 0 02 CollegeofCharleston 48 63 0 93 LanderUniversity 48 60 0 124 WinthropUniversity 32-43 70-80 0 0-18
AspirantGroup:
1 AppalachianStateUniversity 44 76 0 02 GeorgiaSouthernUniversity 48 72 0 03 NorthCarolinaA&TStateUniversity 34 75 0 114 RowanUniversity 42 70 0 85 LamarUniversity 42 75 0 3
investment,retirement,estateandtaxplanning,timevalueofmoney,andappliedstatistics.Thiscourse does not count toward a major in finance.Rationale:Thechangereflectsthechangeintherequirementsforafinancemajor.Thiscoursedoesnotcounttowardamajorinfinance.H.CHANGEcourseprerequisitesofFinance341FinancialManagement
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341FinancialManagement(3)(Prerequisite: Mathematics 134, Accounting201 and Accounting 202)F, S, SU.Studyofthefinancialfunctionsofeconomicentitiesincludingfinancialanalysis,financialplanning,currentassetsmanagement,capitalbudgeting,obtainingfundsfromthecapitalmarkets,andinternationalfinance.Computerapplications.
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341FinancialManagement(3)(Prerequisite: Mathematics 134 and Accounting201).Studyofthefinancialfunctionsofeconomicentitiesincludingfinancialanalysis,financialplanning,currentassetsmanagement,capitalbudgeting,obtainingfundsfromthecapitalmarkets,andinternationalfinance.Computerapplications.Rationale:ThenewprerequisitesbetterreflectthelevelofknowledgestudentsshouldhavepriortotakingFinance341.I. CHANGEtitleofFinance344RealEstateI
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344IntrotoReal Estate(3)F.Studyofbasicrealestateprinciples,includinglandeconomicsanduse,propertyevaluationandappraisal,andthelegal,regulatory,andfinancialaspectsofpropertysales,ownershipandmanagement.
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344Principles of Real Estate(3).Studyofbasicrealestateprinciples,includinglandeconomicsanduse,propertyevaluationandappraisal,andthelegal,regulatory,andfinancialaspectsofpropertysales,ownershipandmanagement.Rationale:Thenamechangebetterdescribestheclassandisinlinewithotherpeerinstitutions.
J.CHANGEcoursetitleofFinance347InvestmentsI
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347Investments I(3)(Prerequisite:341)F, SU.Topicsincludeanintroductiontovarioussecuritiesmarkets&instruments,investmentmedia,andapplications.Quantitativemethods,includingcomputerizedtechniques,areappliedtorisk-return,growth,andvaluationanalysis.ModernPortfolioTheoryisapplied.
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347Principles of Investments(3)(Prerequisite:341)Topicsincludeanintroductiontovarioussecuritiesmarkets&instruments,investmentmedia,andapplications.Quantitativemethods,includingcomputerizedtechniques,areappliedtorisk-return,growth,andvaluationanalysis.ModernPortfolioTheoryisapplied.Rationale:Basedonfacultydiscussionandopinion,thenamechangebetterreflectsthecontentofthecourse.K.Page136of2017-18CatalogCHANGEcoursedescriptionofFinance348InvestmentsII
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348Investments II(3)(Prerequisite:347)S.Thiscoursewillprovidethestudentwiththeskillsnecessarytoevaluatestocks,bonds,mutualfunds,derivativesecuritiesand/orothersecuritiesandtheirimpactontheinvestor’sportfolio.
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348Security Analysis and Portfolio Management(3)(Prerequisite:341).Thiscoursewillprovidethestudentwiththeskillsnecessarytoevaluatestocks,bonds,mutualfunds,derivativesecuritiesand/orothersecuritiesandtheirimpactontheinvestor’sportfolio.Rationale:Basedonfacultydiscussionandopinion,thenamechangebetterreflectsthecontentofthecourse.ThenewprerequisitebetterreflectsthelevelofknowledgestudentsshouldhavepriortotakingFinance348.L.CHANGEtitleandcoursenumberofFinance366PrinciplesofRealEstate.Thenew466courseshouldbelistedafter451.
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366RealEstateFinanceII(3)(Prerequisite:341)S.Thiscoursecoverstheaspectsofowningandusingrealestate.Thecourseexaminesthebundleofrights
associatedwithrealestateandthetransferofthoserights.Itfocusesonlegalinstruments,realestatebrokerage,financingmethodsandsources,andinvestmentanalysis.Thiscourseisusefultoindividualsseekingtotakethesalespersonorbrokerexam.
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466Investments in RealEstate(3)(Prerequisite:341).Thiscoursecoverstheaspectsofowningandinvestinginrealestate.Thecourseexaminesthebundleofrightsassociatedwithrealestateandthetransferofthoserights.Itfocusesonlegalinstruments,realestatebrokerage,financingmethodsandsources,andinvestmentanalysis.This course is useful to individuals seeking to invest in realestate. It isalsouseful to those seeking to take a real estate broker exam.Rationale:Thenamechangebetterreflectsthecontentofthiscourseandthelevelofmaterialcovered.M.CHANGEcourseprerequisites,andcoursedescription,ofFinance443FinancialMarkets:
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443FinancialMarkets(3)S(Prerequisite: Finance 347 and Economics321)Theapplicationoffinancialprinciplestofinancialmarketsandinstitutions.Itaddresseskeyfinancialmarkets,suchasthemoney,bond,stock,mortgage,andoptionsmarkets,alongwiththefinancialinstitutionsthatfacilitatethesemarkets.
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443FinancialMarkets(3)(Prerequisite: 347)Theapplicationoffinancialprinciplestofinancialmarketsandkeyfinancialinstitutions.Thecourseaddressesthemoney,bond,stock,mortgage,forwardsandfutures,optionsandderivatives,andforeignexchangemarkets,alongwiththefinancialinstitutionsthatfacilitatethesemarkets.Thecoursealsoinvestigateshowthemarketsareintegratedwitheachotherandtheimpactofmonetarypolicyandgovernmentdecisionsonmarketbehaviors.Rationale:Theproposedchangebetterreflectstherequiredknowledgestudentsshouldhavetotakethiscourse.Italsobetterdescribesthecontentofthecourse.
N.Page132–133ofthe2017-18CatalogCHANGEtherequirementforFinanceMajorasdescribedbelow
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d)Finance…………………………………………...….………………………….. 21hours
Finance301FinanceFundamentals…..…....…………………….……………… 3Economics321MoneyandBanking……....…………………….……………… 3Finance344RealEstateFinanceI……..…....…………………….…………….. 3Finance347InvestmentsI……..…....…………………….…………………… 3Finance443FinancialMarkets……..…....…………………….……………… 3Finance442AdvancedCorporateFinance……..…....…………………….…… 3
Onefromthefollowinglist 3Finance348InvestmentsIIor……..…....…………………….…………………Finance366RealEstateFinanceII……..…....…………………….……………
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TOTALREQUIREDHOURS 123
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d)Finance…………………………………………...….………………………….. 18 hoursFinance347PrinciplesofInvestments…....…………………….……………… 3Finance442AdvancedCorporateFinance…....……………….……………… 3
In addition, twelve hours from the following list, with at least six of the twelve from Finance344, 348, 466, or 443.
Finance344PrinciplesofRealEstate.................................................................. 3Finance348SecurityAnalysisandPortfolioManagement................................. 3Finance466InvestmentsinRealEstate............................................................... 3Finance443FinancialMarkets............................................................................. 3Economics321MoneyandBanking.................................................................... 3Accounting323FinancialReportingI……......................................................... 3Accounting324FinancialReportingII............................................................... 3Accounting325CostAccounting........................................................................ 3Accounting328FederalTaxationI...................................................................... 3Management373ManagementScience............................................................... 3
TOTALREQUIREDHOURS 120
Rationale:Thesuggestedchangeswillbettermeetthestudents’needs.Theproposedcurriculumwillallowforgreaterflexibilitywhenplanningforstudentneeds.Itmorecloselyreflectsprogramsofferedbypeerandaspirantschoolsrequiringonly120hours.Wearenotaddinganynewcoursesandallthesecoursesarebeingtaught.Noadditionalfacultywillberequired.
O.CHANGE,onpage133of2017-2018catalogbychangingtheexistingminor
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AminorinbusinessconsistsofBusiness150,Accounting201,andEconomics203plusnineadditionalhourswhichmustbeselectedfrom:MIS327 InformationSystemsFundamentalsEconomics310 IntermediateMicroeconomicTheoryEconomics325 InternationalEconomicsFinance301 FinanceFundamentalsFinance341* FinancialManagementManagement351 ManagementofOrganizationsMarketing331 PrinciplesofMarketing
Marketing335 InternationalMarketing*Finance341hasaprerequisiteofAccounting201,Accounting202,Math134.Theprerequisitesforthesecoursesmustbemet.StudentsminoringinBusinessmustdeclaretheirminorwiththeDeanoftheSchoolofBusinessbeforetaking300-levelbusinesscourses.Minorsmusthavea2.0gradepointaverageinthesixcoursestakenastheirminor.
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AminorinbusinessconsistsofBusiness150,Accounting201,andEconomics203plusnineadditionalhours,whichmustbeselectedfrom:Business 305 Applied Business StatisticsManagement Information Systems327 InformationSystemsFundamentalsEconomics310 IntermediateMicroeconomicTheoryEconomics325 InternationalEconomicsFinance301 FinanceFundamentalsFinance341 FinancialManagementManagement351 ManagementofOrganizationsManagement 355 Production andOperationsManagementMarketing331 PrinciplesofMarketingMarketing335 InternationalMarketingTheprerequisitesforthesecoursesmustbemet.StudentsminoringinBusiness
mustdeclaretheirminorwiththeDeanoftheSchoolofBusinessbeforetaking300-levelbusinesscourses.Minorsmusthavea2.0gradepointaverageinthesixcoursestakenastheirminor.
P.AddnewminorsA minor in Accounting consists of 18 hours asfollows:Accounting201 FinancialAccountingAccounting 202 Managerial AccountingAccounting 320 Accounting InformationSystemsAccounting323 FinancialReporting IAccounting 325 Cost AccountingAccounting 328 Federal Taxation IA minorinFinanceconsists of 18 hours as follows:Accounting 201 Financial AccountingFinance 301 Finance FundamentalsFinance 341 Financial ManagementPlus 9 hours from the following courses:Finance 344 Principles of Real EstateFinance 347 Investments IFinance 348 Security Analysis and Portfolio ManagementFinance 466 Investments in Real EstateFinance 442 Advanced Corporate Finance
Finance 443 FinancialMarketsAminorin HumanResourceManagementconsistsof18hours asfollowsManagement351 ManagementofOrganizationsManagement 352 Organizational BehaviorManagement 353 Human Resource ManagementManagement 359 Employment Law and Labor RelationsManagement 452 AdvancedHumanResourceManagementManagement469 Strategic Human Resource ManagementA minor in Supply Chain Management consists of 18 hours from the followingclassesBusiness 305 Applied Statistics for Economics and BusinessManagement 355 Production and Operations ManagementManagement 356 Process Improvement and Quality ControlManagement 373 Management ScienceManagement 467 Supply Chain ManagementManagement 468 Production Planning andControlRationaleforP:ThisproposalexpandstheSchool’sminorofferingsintheBusinessminorandaddsfournewminorsinAccounting,Finance,HumanResourceManagementandSupplyChainManagement,whichprovidesstudentsnotpursuingamajorwithintheSchoolofBusinesswithexposuretothesomeofthesub-disciplines.
Q.CHANGE,onpage133of2017-2018catalogbyaddinganewcollateralinAccounting
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ForB.S.andB.A.seekingdegreestudentsnocollateralinbusinessisoffered.
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ForB.S.andB.A.seekingdegreestudentsnocollateralinbusinessisoffered.For students seeking a B.B.A. degree, an Accountingcollateralconsists of 12hours:Accounting 320 Accounting Information SystemsAccounting 323 Financial Reporting IAccounting 325 Cost AccountingAccounting 328 Federal Taxation IRationale:TheSchoolofBusinesscurrentlyofferscollateralsinmultipleareasasoutlinedonp.133ofthecurrentcatalog.ThisproposalexpandstheSchool’scollateralofferingstoincludeacollateralinAccounting,whichprovidesstudents
withexpandedstudyinthemajorsub-disciplinesofaccounting.StudentspursuingaB.B.A.inanymajorwillhavemettheprerequisitesforthefourcoursesincludedintheproposedcollateralsincetheymustcompleteACTG201andACTG202aspartoftheCommonBusinessCorecourserequirements.
R.CHANGEonpage60of2017-2018catalogbychangingtheacademicprogramsofferedbytheSchoolofBusiness
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SCHOOLOFBUSINESSAccounting (B.B.A., no minor or collateral)Business(Minoronly)BusinessEconomics(B.B.A.,nominororcollateral)ComputerScience(B.S.,minor,collateral)Economics(B.A.,B.S.,minor,collateral)Finance(B.B.A.,nominororcollateral)GeneralBusinessAdministration(B.B.A.,M.B.A.,nominororcollateral)Management(B.B.A.,nominororcollateral)ManagementInformationSystems(B.B.A.,nominororcollateral)Marketing(B.B.A.,nominororcollateral)MasterofBusinessAdministration(Generalist;ConcentrationinHealthcareExecutiveManagement)
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SCHOOLOFBUSINESSAccounting (B.B.A., minor for non-B.B.A. majors, collateral for B.B.A.majors)Business(Minoronly)BusinessEconomics(B.B.A.,nominororcollateral)Computer Science (B.S., minor in Computer Science and in SoftwareEngineering, collateral in Computer Science)Economics(B.A.,B.S.,minor,collateral)Finance (B.B.A., minor for non-B.B.A. majors, collateral for B.B.A.majors)GeneralBusinessAdministration(B.B.A.,M.B.A.,nominororcollateral)Management (B.B.A. Tracks in General Management, SportsManagement, Human Resource Management and Supply ChainManagement, minors for non-B.B.A majors in Human ResourceManagement and Supply Chain Management, collaterals for B.B.A.majors in General Management, Human ResourceManagementandSupply Chain Management)Management Information Systems (B.B.A., collateral for B.B.A. majors,no minor)Marketing (B.B.A., collateral for B.B.A. majors, no minor)
MasterofBusinessAdministration(Generalist;ConcentrationinHealthcareExecutiveManagement)
Rationale:TheSchoolofBusinesshasbeenofferingcollateralssince2012butthispartofthecataloghasneverbeenupdated.ThesechangesrepresentthecollateralsandthenewminorsproposedbytheSchoolofBusiness.
S.CHANGE,onpage137of2017-2018catalogbychangingthepre-requisitesforManagement
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469StrategicHumanResourceManagement(3)(Prerequisite:Management353).Astudyofcurrenttopicsandtrendsinstrategichumanresourcemanagement.Thecoursewillcovertopicssuchascompensationandbenefits,workersafety,andtheroleofhumanresource
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469StrategicHumanResourceManagement(3)(Prerequisite: 351)Astudyofcurrenttopicsandtrendsinstrategichumanresourcemanagement.Thecoursewillcovertopicssuchascompensationandbenefits,workersafety,andtheroleofhumanresource.Rationale:Management469isofferedonlyonceayearandstudentsareunabletograduateintimeiftheyhavetotakeMGT353asapre-requisite.Wehavebeenwaivingthepre-requisiteofMGT353forthelasttwoyearsandtheprofessorteachingMGT469confirmsthatthestudentsonlyneedMGT351totakethisclass.Thischangeinpre-requisiteupdatesthecatalogonwhatisbeingcurrentlypracticed.
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BUS350TravelStudyinBusiness(3),(2),or(1)(Prerequisite:PermissionofSchool)Thiscourseprovidesstudentswiththeopportunitytostudybusinessissuesthatcoincidewithatravelstudy.Thestudentwillstudybusinesstopicsastheyapplytothedestinationcountry,stateorregion.Topicsandthedestinationwillvary.Maybetakenmultipletimesforupto6totalcredits.
Rationale:AftercarefulassessmentofthecontentwithintheBBAcurriculum,theBBAfacultyconcludedthereisagreatneedforstudentstostudythecurrentissuesofbusinessandto
haveadomesticorinternationaltravelexperience.Thetopicsofthecoursewillvarywiththesemestertoreflecttheeverchangingbusinessenvironment.Thisisnotarequiredcourse.Aproposedsyllabusisprovided.Nonewfacultyareneeded.U.Page137ofthe2017-18Catalog
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327InformationSystemsFundamentals(3)(Prerequisite:ComputerScience150)Studyofbasicsystemsissuesthatconcerntheintroductionoftechnologyintothefirmandthemanagementoftechnology-basedsystemsinbusinessorganizations.
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327InformationSystemsFundamentals(3)(Prerequisite: ComputerScience150 orpermissionof the School)Studyofbasicsystemsissuesthatconcerntheintroductionoftechnologyintothefirmandthemanagementoftechnology-basedsystemsinbusinessorganizations.Rationale:StudentstakingHealthcareInformaticsarenotrequiredtotakeComputerScience150.TheywillbetakingComputerScience190andComputerScience/ManagementInformationSystems225beforedoingthisclass.Completingthosetwoclasseswillfulfillthepre-requisitesforMIS327
4.ProposalfromtheDEPARTMENTOFFINEARTS,ARTEDUCATIONPROGRAM:A.Onpage89ofthecurrentcatalog,underARTEDUCATION,TEACHERLICENSUREOPTIONINARTEDUCATION,underProfessionalEducationsection,CHANGE:
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ProfessionalEducation………………………………………………..………………33hoursEducation 190………………………………………………………………………..……3Education 191………………………………………………………………………….….1
(takeninthesamesemester)Education 305…………………………………………………………………….…..…..3
(MustbefullyadmittedtotheProfessionalEducationProgramandpassPraxisI/PraxisCOREtotakeEducationcoursesabove305)
Education 310…………………………………………………………………….………..3Education 311………………………………………………………………………………3
(takenwithEducation313)Education 313………………………………………………………………….…………...1
(takenwithEducation311)Education 380………………………………….…………………………………………...2Education391,392,or 393…………………………………………………………………2Education 487………………………………………………………………………...…….3Education 490…………………………………………………………………….………12
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Professional Education………………………………………………..………………33hoursEducation 190………………………………………………………………………..……3Education 191………………………………………………………………………….….1
(takeninthesamesemester)Education 305…………………………………………………………………….…..…..3
(MustbefullyadmittedtotheProfessionalEducationProgramandpassPraxisI/PraxisCOREtotakeEducationcoursesabove305)
Education 311………………………………………………………………………………3(takenwithEducation313)
Education 313………………………………………………………………….…………...1(takenwithEducation311)
Education 380………………………………….…………………………………………...2Education391,392,or 393…….……………………………………………………………2Education 411………………………………………………………………………………3 Education 487………………………………………………………………………...…….3Education 490…………………………………………………………………….………12
(487and490mustbetakeninthesamesemester)
Rationale:ThischangeisnecessarytofacilitatearequirementfromtheDepartmentofEducationtoincludeacourseinReadingandWritingintheContentAreas.TheSchoolofEducationhascreatedthatcourseandaddedittotheircurriculum.Inordertomakeroomforthisnewcourse,theArtEducationprogramwouldliketoremovetherequirementforEDUC310:UsingTechnologyEffectivelyintheClassroom.GiventhatArtEducationstudentsworkwithtechnologyinGraphicDesignandotherclasses,thefacultyfeelthatstudentsnowreceiveadequatetrainingintechnologytofulfillstaterequirements.5.ProposalfromtheDepartmentofHistoryA.MODIFY,onpage58ofthecurrentcatalog,underGENERALEDUCATIONREQUIREMENTS
FROMTheonlyexceptionsareprogramsleadingtotheBachelorofBusinessAdministrationdegree;majorsinArtEducation,BiologySecondaryEducationOption(althoughno
minorisrequired,acollateralinchemistryisrequired),EarlyChildhoodEducation,ElementaryEducation,EnglishSecondaryEducationoption,MiddleLevelEducation(nominororcollateralisrequiredfortheMiddleLevelEducationmajor,twospecifiedareasofspecializationarerequired),MathematicsSecondaryEducationoption(althoughnominorisrequiredfortheMathematicsSecondaryEducationoption,onecollateralisrequired),andPhysics;anddoublemajors(unlessaspecificminororcollateralisrequiredforoneofthosemajors).MajorsinHealthcareAdministration(ClinicalTrack),BachelorofGeneralStudiesandtheBachelorofScienceinNursingprogramsdonotrequireaminororcollaterals.
TOTheonlyexceptionsareprogramsleadingtotheBachelorofBusinessAdministrationdegree;majorsinArtEducation,BiologySecondaryEducationOption(althoughnominorisrequired,acollateralinchemistryisrequired),EarlyChildhoodEducation,ElementaryEducation,EnglishSecondaryEducationoption,MiddleLevelEducation(nominororcollateralisrequiredfortheMiddleLevelEducationmajor,twospecifiedareasofspecializationarerequired),History Secondary Education Option (no minor orcollateral is required),MathematicsSecondaryEducationoption(althoughnominorisrequiredfortheMathematicsSecondaryEducationoption,onecollateralisrequired),andPhysics;anddoublemajors(unlessaspecificminororcollateralisrequiredforoneofthosemajors).MajorsinHealthcareAdministration(ClinicalTrack),BachelorofGeneralStudiesandtheBachelorofScienceinNursingprogramsdonotrequireaminororcollaterals.
Rationale:Basedonthenumberofhourshe/shemusttakeinbothHistoryandEducation,astudentwhochoosestheHistorySecondaryEducationOptionisreceivingtheequivalentofadoublemajorandthereforedoesnotrequireaminororcollateral.6.ProposalsfromtheSchoolofHealthSciences,NursingDepartment
A.ADDonpage156ofcurrentcatalog,inorderbynumber316ProfessionalNursingPractice(1)(Corequisites:NURS301,309,317,and319)Thiscourseisdesignedtocoverthepast,present,andfutureofprofessionalnursing.Anemphasisisplacedonthenursingprocess,professionalvalues,andtheoreticalconceptsessentialforprovidingholisticnursingcare.Studentsareintroducedtothehealthcareenvironmentaswellascontemporarynursingandhealthcareissues.Additionally,anemphasisisplacedonroledevelopmentoftheprofessionalnurse,legal,ethical,andspiritualaspectsofthenursingprocess.RATIONALE:Thiscourseisbeingreducedfromathree(3)credittoaone(1)creditcoursetoallowforanincreaseinthecoursecreditsforpharmacologyandnutrition.ThiswillkeeptheoverallcreditsrequiredforgraduationwithaBSNdegreeat120credits.Itwasadditionallydeterminedthatasignificantamountofinformationinthiscoursewasbeingtaughtinothercoursesinthecurriculum,sothisdecreaseincreditswillnotresultinalossofcontent.
B.ADDonpage156ofcurrentcatalog,inorderbynumber317NursingPharmacologyI(2)(Corequisites:NURS301,309,316,and319)Thiscourseintroducesthestudenttobasicpharmacologicalconceptsofpharmacokinetics,pharmacodynamics,adverseeffects,anddrug-druginteractions.Druglaws,standards,andthemedicationapprovalprocesswillbediscussed.Therewillbeanemphasisonthestudyofbroadclassificationsofmedication,theireffectsonthehumanbodyandnursingimplicationsrelatedtotheperipheralnervoussystem,drugsthataffectthehematologicandimmunesystems,includingthetreatmentofinfectiousandparasiticdiseases.Theconsiderationsrelatedtogenetics,ethics,culture,andeconomicsareaddressedthroughoutthecourse.ThiscourselaysthefoundationfornursingpharmacologyandpreparesthestudentforNursingPharmacologyII.
C.ADDonpage156ofcurrentcatalog,inorderbynumber
318NursingPharmacologyII(2)(Prerequisites:NURS301,309,316,317,and319)ThiscourseexpandsonthebasicconceptsofpharmacologypresentedinNursingPharmacologyI,withemphasisonthestudyofbroaddrugclassificationsandtheirrelatednursingimplications.Themechanismofaction,therapeuticuses,sideeffects,adverseeffects,interactions,andcontraindicationsofmedicationsthataffectthecentralnervoussystem,cardiovascular,respiratory,endocrine,musculoskeletal,gastrointestinal,andreproductivesystemsarediscussed.Drugtherapyfortheskin,eye,andearwillalsobeincluded.Theconsiderationsrelatedtogenetics,ethics,culture,andeconomicsareaddressedthroughoutthecourse.RATIONALEforA&B:SincePharmacologyconstitutes12-18%oftheNCLEX-RNexamination,thenursingfacultydeterminedthatadditionalpreparationinthestudyofpharmacologywasneeded.Withthecreationofthesetwonewcourses,pharmacologycreditwillincreasefromthree(3)tofour(4)creditsandthecontentwillnowbedeliveredovertwo(2)semesters.
D.ADDonpage156ofcurrentcatalog,inorderbynumber319NutritionandDietTherapy(2)(Corequisites:NURS301,309,316,and317)Thiscoursedevelopsthelearners’knowledgeofnutritionanddiettherapyinnursing.Itpromotesknowledgedevelopmentthroughclassroomdiscussions,reflections,casestudies,andcriticalthinkingactivities.Topicswillfocusonthebasicsofnutrition,healthpromotionacrossthelifespan,nutritionalstandards,nutritionalhealthandthenursingprocess,nutritionalassessmentandscreening,culturalconsiderations,herbaltherapies,andthedynamicneedsofpatientswithspecialhealthcareneeds.RATIONALE:TheNCLEX-RNexaminationisincreasinglytestingonnutritionanddiet-relatedtopics.Thenursingfacultydeterminedthroughanalysisofstandardizedtestingresultsthatstudentswerenotreceivingadequatepreparationinthecurrentone(1)creditcourse.Thischangewillallowforadditionalinstructionaltimebyincreasingthecoursetotwo(2)credits.
E.MODIFYonpage156ofcurrentcatalog,inorderbynumber
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410LeadershipandManagementinNursing(3)(Prerequisites:Completionofallrequired300-levelNURScourses,407,and415)Thiscourseprovidesthelearnerwiththeopportunitytoexploreleadership behaviors and organizationalstructures that enhance the delivery of patient care. Management techniques andnursing care decisions areexamined byincorporating knowledgeofvarioushealthcare organizations and financing of health care delivery systems. Emphasis
isondelegation, organizationalstructure,prioritization, andlegalresponsibilitiesand implicationsforprofessional nursingpractice.
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410LeadershipandManagementinNursing(3)(Prerequisites:Completionofallrequired300-levelNURScourses,407,and415)Thiscourseprovidesthelearneranopportunitytoexploretheorganizationalstructures,managementroles,andleadershipbehaviorswithinhealthcaresystems.Organizationalframeworksthatimpactnursingcaredecisionsareexaminedrelatedtoissuessuchasemployeemanagement,budgeting,communication,interprofessionalteamwork,qualityimprovement,andethicaldecision-makingwithinhealthcareorganizations.Emphasisisondelegation,organizationalstructure,prioritization,legalresponsibilities,andimplicationsforprofessionalnursingpractice.RATIONALE:ThiscoursedescriptionwaschangedtoreflectcontentaddedwhentheProfessionalNursingandNursingPracticecourse(312)wasreducedfromthree(3)toone(1)credits.AdditionallychangesweremadetoreflectknowledgeneededwithrespecttotheNCLEX-RNexaminationandcurrentnursingpractice.
F.MODIFYonpage159,NursingPlanofStudyUpperDivisionA. MODIFY on page 159, Nursing Plan of Study Upper Division
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NURSING PLAN OF STUDY UPPER DIVISION
Year 3 Junior
Semester V Semester VI
Sem. Hours Sem. Hours
NURS 301 Health Assessment1 4 NURS 306 Nursing Research in Practice 3
NURS 305 Nursing Pharmacology 3 NURS 307 Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing1 5
NURS 309 Fundamentals of Nursing1 6 NURS 310 Adult Health I1 6
NURS 312 Professional Nursing and 3 NURS 315 Nutrition and Diet Therapy 1 Nursing Practice for Nurses
Total Credits 16 Total Credits 15
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NURSING PLAN OF STUDY UPPER DIVISION
Year 3 Junior
Semester V Semester VI
Sem. Hours Sem. Hours
NURS 301 Health Assessment1 4 NURS 306 Nursing Research in Practice 3
NURS 309 Fundamentals of Nursing1 6 NURS 307 Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing1 5
NURS 316 Professional Nursing Practice 1 NURS 310 Adult Health I1 6
NURS 317 Nursing Pharmacology I 2 NURS 318 Nursing Pharmacology II 2
NURS 319 Nutrition and Diet Therapy 2
Total Credits 15 Total Credits 16
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Corrections are being made to the Nursing Plan of Study Upper Division to reflect course additions and deletions.
RATIONALE:CorrectionsarebeingmadetotheNursingPlanofStudyUpperDivisiontoreflectcourseadditionsanddeletions.
G.DELETEonpage155ofcurrentcatalog,305NursingPharmacologycourse.RATIONALE:Thiscourseisbeingreplacedby317NursingPharmacologyIand318NursingPharmacologyII.
H.DELETEonpage156ofcurrentcatalog,312ProfessionalNursingandNursingPracticecourse.
RATIONALE:Thiscourseisbeingreplacedby316ProfessionalNursingandNursingPractice.
I. DELETEonpage156ofcurrentcatalog,315NutritionandDietTherapycourse.
RATIONALE:Thiscourseisbeingreplacedby319NutritionandDietTherapy.J. MODIFYonpage154ofcurrentcatalog,secondcolumn
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PROGRAMDESCRIPTION Nursingoffersanupperdivisionpre-licensurebaccalaureatedegreeinnursing
andanRNtoBSNdegree.Thisprogrampreparesgraduatestofunctioncompetentlyasskilledpractitionersinavarietyofhealthcaresettings.Thedepartmentplaceshighvalueonknowledge,skills,andcaringinnursingpractice.Clinicalexperiencesaredesignedtoaffordstudentsopportunitiestoapplyknowledgegainedintheclassroomaswellasinthesimulationandskillslaboratory.Theprogramemphasizeslifelonglearningasabasisforpersonalandprofessionalgrowth.Graduatesoftheprogramarepreparedtoenteranumberofcareerpathsinnursingaswellastoentergraduatestudy.TheprogramisaccreditedbytheAccreditationCommissionforEducationinNursing(ACEN).BACHELOROFSCIENCEINNURSING(BSN)NursingoffersaBachelorofScienceinNursingdegree.Thistypeofprogramisoftencalleda2+2programbecauseapplicantsmustcomplete59semesterhoursoflowerdivisioncourseworkwhichincludesgeneraleducationandprerequisitespriortoenrollmentinthenursingcurriculum.These59semesterhoursincludeGeneralEducationRequirementsandotherrequiredcoursesspecifictotheBSNdegree.AgradeofCorbettermustbeachievedinallofthecoursesmakingupthese59hours.Thestudentmustalsomaintainanoverall3.0gradepointaverageorbetterona4pointscaleforthissamelistofcoursesmakingupthe59hours.Thestudentmustalsodemonstratestrongacademicperformanceinthecoresciencecoursesasshownbymaintaininga2.6gradepointaverageorbetterona4pointscale.Thesciencecoursesconsideredcorearehumananatomy,physiology,andmicrobiology.Ifastudenttakesacoresciencecoursetwice,thehigherofthetwogradeswillbeusedtocalculatethecorescienceGPAandoverallGPAinnursingprerequisites;anysubsequent/additionalcourseattemptswillnotbeconsideredincalculatingthecorescienceandoverallGPAinnursingprerequisites.ThequalifiedstudentmustthenapplyandbeacceptedbyNursinginordertoenrollinnursingcoursesexceptNURS210,NURS211,andNURS212..Ifmorestudentsapplyforadmissionintothenursingprogramthanspaceallows,admissionwillbebasedonrankorderusingcumulativegradepointaverage.Ifthecumulativegradepointaveragesandpositivereferencesofthestudentsapplyingforadmissionareequal,thenthestudentwiththeearliestinitialenrollmentinthefirstnursingcoursewillbegivenpriority.PrerequisitecoursestakenatapprovedschoolsmaybeacceptedfortransferifthecoursemeetsthecontentrequirementsandagradeofCorbetterisearned.
PrerequisitecourseworkislistedundertheNursingPlanofStudyandagaininthissection.Allprerequisiteworkmustbecompletedbeforeenteringthepre-licensureBSNtrack.GENERALEDUCATIONANDREQUIREDCOURSES
TO: PROGRAMDESCRIPTION
TheDepartment ofNursingofferspre-nursing,anupperdivisionpre-licensurebaccalaureatedegreeinnursing,andanRNtoBSNdegree.The pre-nursing andupper division pre-licensure curricula preparegraduatestofunctioncompetentlyasskilledpractitionersinavarietyofhealthcaresettings.Thedepartmentplaceshighvalueonknowledge,skills,andcaringinnursingpractice.Clinicalexperiencesin the pre-licensure course of studyaredesignedtoaffordstudentsopportunitiestoapplyknowledgegainedintheclassroomaswellasinthesimulationandskillslaboratory.Theprogramemphasizeslifelonglearningasabasisforpersonalandprofessionalgrowth.Graduatesoftheprogramarepreparedtoenteranumberofcareerpathsinnursingaswellastoentergraduatestudy.TheprogramisaccreditedbytheAccreditationCommissionforEducationinNursing(ACEN).BACHELOROFSCIENCEINNURSING(BSN)NursingoffersaBachelorofScienceinNursingdegree.Thistypeofprogramisoftencalleda2+2programbecauseapplicantsmustcomplete59semesterhoursofpre-nursingcourseworkwhichincludesgeneraleducationandprerequisitespriortoenrollmentinthepre-licensure (upper division)nursingcurriculum.The59semesterhoursfor pre-nursingincludegeneral education requirementsandotherrequiredcoursesspecifictotheBSNdegree.AgradeofCorbettermustbeachievedinallofthecoursesmakingupthe 59 pre-nursing course hours.Thestudentmustalsomaintainanoverall3.0gradepointaverageorbetterona4pointscaleforthissamelistofpre-nursingcoursesmakingupthe59hours.Thestudentmustalsodemonstratestrongacademicperformanceinthecoresciencecoursesasshownbymaintaininga2.6gradepointaverageorbetterona4pointscale.Thesciencecoursesconsideredcorearehumananatomy,physiology,andmicrobiology.Ifastudenttakesacoresciencecoursetwice,thehigherofthetwogradeswillbeusedtocalculatethecorescienceGPAandoverallGPAinnursingprerequisites;anysubsequent/additionalcourseattemptswillnotbeconsideredincalculatingthecorescienceandoverallGPAinnursingprerequisites.Thequalifiedpre-nursingstudentmustthenapplyandbeacceptedbyNursinginordertoenrollinnursingcoursesexceptNURS210,NURS211,andNURS212.Ifmorestudentsapplyforadmissionintothenursingprogramthanspaceallows,admissionwillbebasedonrankorderusingcumulativegradepointaverage.Ifthecumulativegradepointaveragesandpositivereferencesofthestudentsapplyingforadmissionareequal,thenthestudentwiththeearliestinitialenrollmentinthefirstnursingcoursewillbegivenpriority.
PrerequisitecoursestakenatapprovedschoolsmaybeacceptedfortransferifthecoursemeetsthecontentrequirementsandagradeofCorbetterisearned.PrerequisitecourseworkislistedundertheNursingPlanofStudyandagaininthissection.Allprerequisiteworkmustbecompletedbeforeenteringthepre-licensureBSNtrack. PRE-NURSINGGENERALEDUCATIONANDREQUIREDCOURSES
VI.ReportfromtheGraduateCouncil1.ProposalfromtheDepartmentofPsychology
A.CHANGEtheprerequisitesofPSY615Child/AdolescentPsychopathologyonpage200
FROM:615Child/AdolescentPsychopathology(3)(Prerequisite/Corequisite:606and600Bor630and600B)F.
TO:615Child/AdolescentPsychopathology(3)F.RATIONALE:
WiththeadditionofthenewMasterofScienceinAppliedPsychologyinAppliedBehaviorAnalysis(ABA)Degree,we no longer needprerequisitesorcorequisitespriortoenrollinginthePSY615course.
2.ProposalfromtheSchoolofBusiness
A.Addtopage178of2017-2018catalog(afterthelistingofcoursesforMBA-HEM)
ToreceiveaCertificateofHealthcareExecutiveManagementfromFMU,astudentmusthavecompletedaMBAdegreefromanAACSB-accreditedinstitution and achieve a minimumaverage of 3.0inthe following courses: APRN 503, APRN 504, APRN 506 and APRN713.Rationale:StudentswhohaveMBAdegreesarerequestingtotakethesecourses.OfferingofaCertificateofHealthcareExecutiveManagementmeetstheneedsofstudents.
3.ProposalfromtheGraduateCouncil
Onpage177ofthecurrentFMUcatalogUndertheHeading“AcademicStanding”Remove“EligibilitytoContinue”andADD:
GraduateStudentProgression–Continuationingraduatestudiesrequiressatisfactory
progresstowardagraduatedegree(Masters,Specialist,orDoctorate).Evidenceofsuchprogressincludesmaintenance of a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average.TheprogressofeachstudentisreviewedeachsemesterbytheDirectorofGraduate ProgramsinconjunctionwiththeacademicCoordinator/Directorforeachgraduateprogram.WhileinagraduateprogramatFrancisMarionUniversity,shouldthestudent’scumulativegradepointaveragefallbelow3.0orthestudentreceiveanFforagraduatecourse,thatstudentwillbenotifiedbytheGraduateOfficeandplacedonacademicprobation.
Anygraduatestudentonprobation:1.Mustachievea3.0cumulativegradepointaveragebytheendof12 hoursof
coursework taken after being place on probation.
Dismissal–Failuretoachievea3.0cumulativegradepointaveragebytheendof12hoursof coursework taken after being placed on probation will result in dismissal from graduate studies at Francis Marion University. Additionally, receiving a second F will result in dismissal from the program, even if the first F has been replaced with a higher grade.
Stipulations:1.AllGraduateStudentsmayonlyrepeatupto(2)twocourses.
2.AllGraduateStudentsmustrepeatagradeofFatthenextavailablecourse
offering.
3. AllGraduateStudentsmusthaveaminimum3.0cumulativegradepointaveragetograduatefromFrancisMarionUniversity.**PleaseNote**Specificgraduateprogramscanhaveadditionalstipulationsfortheirstudenttobeeligibletocontinue.Pleaseseethevariousprogramsforthosespecifics.Rationale:Thecurrentgraduatestudentprogressionpolicywasdeemedtobeuncleartomanystudentsandfaculty.IalleviatetheirconcernsandtomakethingsmoreclearertheabovepolicywascreatedandapprovedbytheGraduateCouncil.
WhatwecurrentlyhaveSource:FMU2017-2018on-lineCatalogp.187http://www.fmarion.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/FMU-Catalog-2018-rev1-5-18.pdfPage177inthe2017-2018FMUCatalogPrintededitionACADEMICSTANDING EligibilitytoContinue–Graduatedegreestudentswhohavebeenacceptedintoa
degree program must maintain a 3.0 cumulative gradepoint average for allgraduatecourses(seeexceptionsunder“CourseRepetition” in the business,education, nursing, physician assistant, psychologyorspeech-languagepathologysections and under “TimeLimit”below).Shouldeitheragraduatedegreestudent’scumulativegradepointaveragefallbelow3.0orthestudentreceiveanFforagraduatecourse,thatstudentwillbeplacedonacademicprobation.Forallstudentsplacedonprobation,duringthenextsemesterthatthestudentisenrolledand duringeachsubsequentsemesterwhilethestudentisonacademicprobation,a3.0gradepointsemesteraveragemustbeachieved,orthatstudentwillbedismissedattheendofthesemester.Forpurposesofthisrequirement,Fall,Spring,LateSpringoranySummersessioniseachconsideredtobeasemester.Furthermore,ifastudentdoesnotachievea3.0cumulativegradepointaveragebytheendof12hoursofcourseworktakenafterbeingplacedonprobation,thatstudentwillbedismissedfromtheprogram.Also,anytimeastudentreceivesasecondFthestudentwillbedismissedfromtheprogram.Aletter of dismissal will be sent to thestudent by the Director of GraduatePrograms.Graduatestudentsonceplacedonprobationmustworkcloselywiththeiracademicadvisorstoplansubsequentsemesters.ReadmissionAfterDismissal–Thispolicystaysthesame.
VII. ReportfromFacultyLifeCommittee
1.MODIFYonpage54oftheFacultyHandbookunderSickLeave
FROM:Theuseofsickleaveshallbesubjecttoverification.Whenthereisreasontobelievethatsickleaveisbeingabusedorwhentheabsenceismorethanthreeconsecutiveworkdays,adoctor'sstatementshouldberequiredbeforeapprovalcanbegranted.Thedoctor'sstatementmustdescribethedisabilityandgivetheinclusivedates.Ifsickleaveisknowninadvance(example:surgery),thedoctor'sstatementshouldbeprovidedinadvanceoftheleave.
TO:Theuseofsickleaveshallbesubjecttoverification.Whenthereisreasontobelievethatsickleaveisbeingabusedorwhentheabsenceismorethanthreeconsecutiveworkdays,ahealthcareprovider’sstatementshouldberequiredbeforeapprovalcanbegranted.Thehealthcareprovider’sstatementmustdescribethedisabilityandgivetheinclusivedates.Ifsickleaveisknowninadvance(example:surgery),thehealthcareprovider’sstatementshouldbeprovidedinadvanceoftheleave.B.MODIFYonpage55oftheFacultyHandbookunderSicknessortemporarydisability
duetopregnancy
FROM:Thedateonwhichsickleaveformaternitypurposesistobeginshallbethedeterminationoftheemployeeandherdoctor.Innoeventshallsuchdatebeprescribedunilaterallybyanappointingauthorityexceptonthebasisofprofessionalmedicalopinionthattheemployeeisphysicallyincapableofperformingnormaldutiesorthatcontinuingtoperformnormaldutieswouldbehazardoustotheemployee.Whenanemployeeisanticipatinganabsenceduetomaternity,sheshouldnotifytheHumanResourcesOfficewithinthefourthmonthofpregnancy.Itwillbenecessaryfortherequestingemployeetoprovideastatementattheearliestpossibledatefromherdoctortoherchair/deanwhowillthenforwardthestatementtotheHumanResourcesOfficerecommendingwhentheemployeeshouldstopworkduetothepregnancy,notingtheexpecteddateofdelivery,andnotingtheexpecteddatewhentheemployeewouldnormallyreturntowork.Datessetforthbythephysiciancanbeamendedonlybythephysicianandonlyformedicalreasonsbasedonthemother'sconditionasaresultofpregnancy.
TO:Thedateonwhichsickleaveformaternitypurposesistobeginshallbethedeterminationoftheemployeeandherhealthcareprovider.Innoeventshallsuchdatebeprescribedunilaterallybyanappointingauthorityexceptonthebasisofprofessionalmedicalopinionthattheemployeeisphysicallyincapableofperformingnormaldutiesorthatcontinuingtoperformnormaldutieswouldbehazardoustotheemployee.Whenanemployeeisanticipatinganabsenceduetomaternity,sheshouldnotifytheHumanResourcesOfficewithinthefourthmonthofpregnancy.Itwillbenecessaryfortherequestingemployeetoprovideastatementattheearliestpossibledatefromherhealthcareprovidertoherchair/deanwhowillthenforwardthestatementtotheHumanResourcesOfficerecommendingwhentheemployeeshouldstopworkduetothepregnancy,notingtheexpecteddateofdelivery,andnotingtheexpecteddatewhentheemployeewouldnormallyreturntowork.Datessetforthbythehealthcareprovidercanbeamendedonlybythehealthcareproviderandonlyformedicalreasonsbasedonthemother'sconditionasaresultofpregnancy.C.MODIFYonpage56oftheFacultyHandbookunderFamilySickLeave
FROM:Foranextendedillness,disability,ormaternityleaveexceedingtheamountofaccruedannualand/orsickleave,theemployeemayapplyforleave-without-paystatusforaperiodnottoexceed180days.Thewrittenrequestforleave-without-paystatusshallspecifytheinclusivedatesandprovideaphysician'scertificatedescribingthedisabilityandgivingtheprojectedinclusivedates.Therequestwillnotbedeniedforbonafideillnessordisabilityforpermanentemployees.FrancisMarionUniversityshallrequireaphysician'scertificateorotheracceptabledocumentationverifyingthedisabilityandgivingtheprojectedinclusivedatesofdisabilitypriortoapproval.Onlythephysiciancanamenddatessetforthbythephysician.FrancisMarionUniversitymayrequireadditionaldocumentationfromthephysicianissuingthecertificateormaysecureadditionalmedicalopinionsfromotherphysicians.Aslongasdisabilityiscertifiedbyaphysician,theamountofleaveauthorizedshallnotexceed(1)180calendardaysofcombinedleavewithpayandleavewithoutpayor(2)180workingdaysofleavewithpay;otherwisetheemployeeshallforfeitreinstatementprivilegesandbeseparatedfromUniversityservice.
TO:Foranextendedillness,disability,ormaternityleaveexceedingtheamountofaccruedannualand/orsickleave,theemployeemayapplyforleave-without-paystatusforaperiodnottoexceed180days.Thewrittenrequestforleave-without-paystatusshallspecifytheinclusivedatesandprovideahealthcareprovider’scertificatedescribingthedisabilityand
givingtheprojectedinclusivedates.Therequestwillnotbedeniedforbonafideillnessordisabilityforpermanentemployees.FrancisMarionUniversityshallrequireahealthcareprovider’scertificateorotheracceptabledocumentationverifyingthedisabilityandgivingtheprojectedinclusivedatesofdisabilitypriortoapproval.Onlythehealthcareprovidercanamenddatessetforthbythehealthcareprovider.FrancisMarionUniversitymayrequireadditionaldocumentationfromthehealthcareproviderissuingthecertificateormaysecureadditionalmedicalopinionsfromotherhealthcareproviders.Aslongasdisabilityiscertifiedbyahealthcareprovider,theamountofleaveauthorizedshallnotexceed(1)180calendardaysofcombinedleavewithpayandleavewithoutpayor(2)180workingdaysofleavewithpay;otherwisetheemployeeshallforfeitreinstatementprivilegesandbeseparatedfromUniversityservice.D.MODIFYonpage58oftheFacultyHandbookunderWorkers’Compensation
FROM:ReporttotheHumanResourcesOfficeforfurthermedicalattentionandCompEndiumnotification.(CompEndiumwillnotifythephysicianortheERoftheinjuryandthearrivaloftheinjuredemployee.ThephysicianortheERwillcallCompEndiumbeforetheinjuredworkerleavesthefacilitytoreceiveauthorizationfortreatment.Immediatelyfollowing,theMedicalManagerNurseConsultantwillcalltheFMUHumanResourcesOfficewithareportonthestatusoftheemployee'sconditionandworkstatus.Thephysician'sreportorcasenoteswillbefaxedwithin24hoursofreceiptoftreatment.)
TO:ReporttotheHumanResourcesOfficeforfurthermedicalattentionandCompEndiumnotification.(CompEndiumwillnotifythehealthcareproviderortheERoftheinjuryandthearrivaloftheinjuredemployee.ThehealthcareproviderortheERwillcallCompEndiumbeforetheinjuredworkerleavesthefacilitytoreceiveauthorizationfortreatment.Immediatelyfollowing,theMedicalManagerNurseConsultantwillcalltheFMUHumanResourcesOfficewithareportonthestatusoftheemployee'sconditionandworkstatus.Thehealthcareprovider’sreportorcasenoteswillbefaxedwithin24hoursofreceiptoftreatment.)RATIONALEforA-D:TheSchoolofHealthScienceshasaskedforustoconsiderupdatingthelanguageoftheFacultyHandbook.WiththeadditionoftheFamilyNursePractitionerandPhysicianAssistantprogramsatFMU,itseemsappropriatethatweupdateourhandbooktorecognizethattherearemorehealthcareprovidersthanjustthephysician.Changesweremadetousetheterm“healthcareproviders”tobemoreinclusiveofthosewhocouldbeprovidingcareforapatientinthedesignatedsituations.
E.ADDtothecurrentBylawsoftheFacultySenate,underArt.IV,Sec.3,partR.:Q.ProfessionalExperienceandKnowledge(PEAK)Committee
1.MembershipandChair.Thenine-membercommitteeshallconsistofachair,whowillbe
appointedbytheProvostandserveasthePEAKCoordinatorandeightothermembers,oneelectedbythevotingfacultyoftheUniversityfromeachofthefollowingcategoriesforthree-yearterms:
a. Humanitiesb.ScienceandMathematicsc. SocialSciencesandPsychologyd.FineArtsandMassCommunicatione. SchoolofBusinessf. SchoolofEducationg.SchoolofHealthSciencesh.Library
2.Responsibilities.Thecommitteeshall:a. overseetheimplementationofthePEAKprogram;b.developguidelinesforallocatingPEAKfunds;c. evaluatefacultyanddepartmentalPEAKgrantapplications;d.makerecommendationstotheProvostabouttheallocationofPEAKfunds;e. overseeaccreditationrequirementsandassessmentofthePEAKprogram;
Rationale:ThecommitteeisneededtoprovideequitableevaluationofPEAKproposalsanddistributionofPEAKfunds.ItisalsoseparatefromtheAccreditationCommitteebecausetheQEPSteeringCommitteeandtheadministrationbelieveitisnotanaccreditationissueandnecessitatesadegreeofeffortthatwouldbeunrealistictoexpectfromthatcommitteeinadditiontotheirregularduties.ThecommitteemembershipisdesignedtoberepresentativeoftheUniversitycommunity.2.ChangeonPage93oftheFacultyHandbookFrom:B.StandingCommittees1.ThereshallbesixteenstandingcommitteesoftheFacultySenate:AcademicAffairsAcademicFreedomandTenureGrievanceAccreditationAdmissions,Advising,andRetentionBudgetReviewandPlanningDistinguishedProfessorSelectionFacultyGrievanceFacultyLifeGradeAppealsGraduateCouncilHonorsProgramInformationTechnologyInstitutionalEffectivenessMediationNominatingProfessionalDevelopmentTo:
B.StandingCommittees
1.ThereshallbeseventeenstandingcommitteesoftheFacultySenate:AcademicAffairsAcademicFreedomandTenureGrievanceAccreditationAdmissions,Advising,andRetentionBudgetReviewandPlanningDistinguishedProfessorSelectionFacultyGrievanceFacultyLifeGradeAppealsGraduateCouncilHonorsProgramInformationTechnologyInstitutionalEffectivenessMediationNominatingProfessionalDevelopmentProfessional Experience and Knowledge (PEAK)Rationale:ThenewPEAKCommitteeshouldbeaddedtothelistofStandingCommitteesinthe FacultyHandbook.