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Developing Baccalaureate Developing Baccalaureate ProgramsPrograms (2010) (2010)

Developing Baccalaureate Developing Baccalaureate ProgramsPrograms (2010) (2010)

Dr. Mollie F. DeHartDr. Mollie F. DeHartDistrict Director, Office of District Director, Office of

Academic ProgramsAcademic ProgramsMiami Dade CollegeMiami Dade College

Wolfson Campus, Room 1448Wolfson Campus, Room 1448mdehart@mdc.edu

305.237.3731305.237.3731305.237.3715305.237.3715

Developing Baccalaureate Programs

Development process: approximately 1 ½ years to write, submit, receive approval, and implement. Submit proposals in a timely manner and work closely with the Office of Academic Programs (OAP) during each step of the process.

Timelines/Submission Dates for 2010

1. Letter of Intent: No later than October 22, 2009.

2. Baccalaureate Proposal: No later than January 21, 2010.

Refer to the Baccalaureate Proposal Timeline 2010 http://www.mdc.edu/asa/BaccalaureateProposalDocs/Baccalaureate%20Proposal%20Development%20and

%20Timeline%202010.pdf

Baccalaureate Proposal

DevelopmentEstablish Design Committee andI. Prepare Letter of Intent and

supporting documentation using instructions in following link: http://www.mdc.edu/asa/BaccalaureateProposalDocs/LETTER%20OF%20INTENT%20and%20Supporting%20Documentation.pdf

II. Prepare Proposal and supporting documentation (INCLUDING CASSC FORMS)

using instructions in the following link: http://www.mdc.edu/asa/BaccalaureateProposalDocs/Baccalaureate%20Proposal%20Evaluation%20Criteria.pdf

I. Letter of Intent (LOI)

1. A brief description of the program.2. The workforce demand and unmet

need for graduates of the program.3. The geographic region to be served.4. An estimated timeframe for

implementation.5. Documentation/data/other information

gained from inter-institutional discussions.

Cover Sheet (Supporting documentation to be submitted with

LOI)

http://www.mdc.edu/asa/BaccalaureateProposalDocs/LETTER%20OF%20INTENT%20and%20Supporting%20Documentation.pdf

• Include:– Contact Information– Degree Type– Degree Title– Total Number of Credit Hours– CIP Code– Implementation Date– Program Description/Employment Options

for Graduates

Executive Summary (Supporting documentation to be included with LOI)

• Narrative describing the program and concise summaries for Evaluation Criteria A-J of the proposal. – Label section headings (A-J).

http://www.mdc.edu/asa/BaccalaureateProposalDocs/LETTER%20OF%20INTENT%20and%20Supporting%20Documentation.pdf

– Limit 1200 words.

Appendices (Limit 20 pages)(Supporting documentation to be submitted with

LOI)

1. NEED/DEMAND/IMPACT • Each community college must:

– Engage in inter-institutional discussions regarding program need, demand, and impact

– Collaborate with its local workforce development board(s), chamber(s) of commerce, and/or economic development councils, as well as business and industry partners, to survey service district customers to determine workforce baccalaureate degree needs and demands. 

REFER TO INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FOLLOWING LINK: http://www.mdc.edu/asa/BaccalaureateProposalDocs/LETTER%20OF%20INTENT%20and%20Supporting%20Documentation.pdf

Appendices (con’t)2. Curriculum

– List all courses required for the final two years of the baccalaureate program by term, in sequence.

• Include credit hours per term, and total credits for the program.

– Is the proposed program a Limited Access program? • If yes, complete the following form and include it

in the appendix for consideration – Is there a Statewide Articulation Agreement for the

proposed program?

REFER TO INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FOLLOWING LINK: http://www.mdc.edu/asa/BaccalaureateProposalDocs/LETTER%20OF%20INTENT%20and%20Supporting%20Documentation.pdf

Appendices (con’t)

3. Enrollment, Performance, and Budget Plan

Enrollment, Performance, and Budget Plan (Excel)http://www.fldoe.org/cc/Educators/Excel/bacc-budget2.xls

REFER TO INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FOLLOWING LINK: http://www.mdc.edu/asa/BaccalaureateProposalDocs/LETTER%20OF%20INTENT%20and%20Supporting%20Documentation.pdf

Step II.

http://www.mdc.edu/asa/BaccalaureateProposalDocs/Baccalaureate%20Proposal%20Evaluation%20Criteria.pdf

Cover Sheet (Supporting documentation to be

submitted with Proposal http://www.mdc.edu/asa/BaccalaureateProposalDocs/Baccalaureate%20Proposal%20Evaluation%20Criteria.pdf

• Include:– Contact Information– Degree Type– Degree Title– Total Number of Credit Hours– CIP Code– Implementation Date– Program Description/Employment Options for

Graduates

Evaluation Criteria (documentation to be

included with Proposal)

• Evaluation Criteria (Sections A-J)http://www.mdc.edu/asa/BaccalaureateProposalDocs/Baccalaureate%20Proposal%20Evaluation%20Criteria.pdf

Label headings as noted.– Address each item as listed.– Adhere to stipulated word-count.

Appendices

(Supporting documentation to be submitted with Proposal

Limit 20 pages excluding CASSC forms

1-3. Include Appendices 1 - 3 from LETTER OF INTENT and add the following:

4. Faculty Roster (SACS Grid).5. Program Evaluation and

Improvement

 

“How to

INSTRUCTIONS

Information/AssistanceFor step-by-step assistance:

Review: Steps to Develop a New Baccalaureate Program at MDC

MDC: Curriculum Development (Academic and Student Affairs) Website:

http://www.mdc.edu/asa/academic_programs_cintro.asp

Choose the following options: 1. Develop a program2. Select a degree: BAS or BS

GUIDELINES/POLICIES/ PROCEDURESGuidelines:

– Developing Baccalaureate Proposals 2010 (PowerPoint) http://www.mdc.edu/asa/BaccalaureateProposalDocs/2010%20Developing%20Baccalaureate%20Programs.ppt

Policy:

– Miami Dade College Manual of Policy • VIII-3 Objectives: Curriculum and Instructionhttps://www.mdc.edu/policy/

Procedure:– Miami Dade College Manual of Procedures

• Chapter 8=Procedure 8150• https://www.mdc.edu/procedures/#8

CALENDARS

(CASSC→CAMPUS/DEANS MEETINGS WEBSITE): http://www.mdc.edu/cassc/ (Note: includes MDC Board of Trustees meeting dates)

RESOURCES

Web Resources• State Links

– Baccalaureate Proposal Approval Process

– Performance, Enrollment and Budget Plan (Excel Spreadsheet) http://www.fldoe.org/cc/Educators/Excel/bacc_budget_08-09.XLS

– Limited Access Program Request– http://www.fldoe.org/cc/Educators/word/cc_bach_limited_access_form.doc

Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP

Codes) http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2002/cip2000/

More LinksOther State Sites

– Florida Academic Counseling & Tracking for Students (FACTS) http://www.facts.org/

– Statewide Course Numbering System (SCNS) http://scns.fldoe.org/

– Florida Senate & House http://www.leg.state.fl.us

Even More Links – Labor Market Statistics

http://www.labormarketinfo.com/ Miami Dade College Catalog

http://www.mdc.edu/catalog– Bloom’s Taxonomy

http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/bloom.html

– Guidelines for Board of Trustees Agenda Items

– http://www.mdc.edu/asa/documents/BoardItemsGuidelines.ppt

CASSC FORMS

CASSC Forms:

Where do I find CASSC forms: http://www.mdc.edu/asa/forms.asp#curriculum

Program (CASSC Form 103) Course (CASSC Form 102) Course Competencies Template (Form 112) Instructional Support Materials (CASSC Form 104) Course User Fee (CASSC Form 109) Baccalaureate Curriculum Guide/Program Sheet

(Form 119)

http://www.mdc.edu/asa/documents/119BS-

BASProgramSheetForm.doc

IMPLE

MENTATION

IMPLEMENTATION• August 2010-April 2011

– Administrative/Resources (July 1=Budget)• Faculty hiring• Library acquisitions• Facilities renovations• Equipment procurement

– Student Services• Program codes• Degree audits• Marketing campaigns/Recruitment• Admission criteria• Publications

– Academic Affairs• Course syllabi• Course selection• Textbook selection• On line (Angel) course development

OFFICE OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

• Dr. Pamela Menke, Associate Provostpmenke@mdc.edu305.237.3037

• Dr. Mollie F. DeHart, District Directormdehart@mdc.edu305.237.3731

• Karen Hodges, Curriculum Specialistkhodges@mdc.edu305.237.7479

• Julian Chiu, Curriculum Specialistjchiu@mdc.edu305.237.3138

• Alan Lopez, Instructional Developer/Web Designeralopez6@mdc.edu305.237.3810

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