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Agenda item:

USF Board of Trustees September 4, 2013

Issue: Market Rate Tuition Proposals ___________________________________________________________________ Proposed action: Approval of Market Tuition Proposals for two potential programs. Background information: In accordance with Regulation 7.001(15), USF seeks approval for two new market tuition online programs: Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis and MS in Cyber Security.

________________________________________________________________ Strategic Goal(s) Item Supports: USF Strategic Plan 2013-2018, Goal #4: Sound financial management to establish a strong and sustainable economic base in support of USF’s continued academic advancement. Workgroup Review: Academics and Campus Environment Work Group – August 15, 2013 Supporting documentation:

Market Tuition Form_Cyber Security 832013 Market Tuition Form_ABA 812013 Market Tuition Proposals Excel USF 822013

Prepared by: Beth Garland, Chief Business Officer, University College, 974-4771

State University System

Market Tuition Proposals

Proposal 1 Proposal 2 Proposal 3 Proposal 4 Proposal 5

1

Graduate

Certificate

Applied

Behavior

Analysis (ABA)

Master's of

Science in Cyber

Security

2 42.999 11.0501

3 Yes

No, on the 2013

Workplan

4 Yes No

5 No Yes

6 Yes Yes

7

$7,755 Res and

$15,3967 NR

$14,002 Res and

$26,738 NR

8 $12,600 $27,000

9 No No

10

11 University name and rate:

Umass Lowell:

$8,175

Georgia Tech:

$35,200

12 University name and rate:

Penn State:

$13,698

Penn State:

$27,090

13 University name and rate:

Florida Institute

of Technology:

$16,110

James Madison:

$25,575

14 University name and rate:

University of

Cincinnati:

$13,050

U of Maryland:

$24,984

15 University name and rate:

University of

West Florida

(courses, but no

certificate):

$6,838

NYU E-Poly:

$40,890

16 18 30

17

18 Resident 28 n/a

19 Non-Resident 16 n/a

20 Total 44 0

21 Yes No

22 University and program name:

UWF: Online

BCBA Program

FSU MS

Computer

Science,

Information

Security (not

online)

23 University and program name:

No other online

SUS programs

No other online or

degree programs

in Cyber Security

24 University and program name:

25 University and program name:

Is the program identified as a state critical workforce need?

Are the program's admission & graduation requirements the

same as other programs?

CIP Code

Length of Program (Student Credit Hours)

Current E&G Student Enrollment (Headcount):

Similar Program at other SUS Institutions (if yes, provide

university and program name)

University:

Different Market Tuition Rate for Resident vs. Non-Resident

Student? If yes, list.

Proposed Market Tuition Rate

Degree Program

Current Tuition Rate

5 Other Public/Private Rates for Similar Program:

Has the program been approved pursuant to Regulation

8.011?

Does the program lead to initial licensing or certification?

November, 2011

ACE Work Group Market Rate Tuition Proposals

Market Rate – The Guidelines

• Program aligns with the mission of the USF System and the BOT/BOG strategic plans

• Market analysis demonstrates sustained demand • The price point is competitive, covers costs, and will generate

residual revenue • The proposal includes outcomes and accountability measures • The program has a plan to meet demand and facilitate degree

completion • The program does not compete with an existing USF program • No other offerings in the SUS, or the proposal demonstrates how it

is different from a similarly titled program • The Department Chair/College Dean/Regional Chancellor certify the

program meets state, local and accreditation requirements • Only 5 programs per year per institution

Two programs for 2013 submission

• Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

– Potential Launch Date: Summer 2014

• Master’s of Science in Cyber Security

– Potential Launch Date: Fall 2014

– Dependent upon academic program approval

APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS Graduate Certificate

ABA Program Details CIP Code 42.999

Credit Hours 18

Courses Courses also included in the existing Master’s program, but will be converted to online: EDF 6215 ABA Basic Principles EDF 6217 Behavior Theory EDG 6931 Ethics in ABA PSY 6217 Single Case Experimental Design EDG 6931 Observational Methods and Functional Assessment MHS 6201 ABA in Complex Community Environments

Proposed Tuition $700 per credit hour

Competitive Programs Online programs in Florida from FIT and UWF

Market Demand Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) provide applied behavior analysis (ABA) services to help individuals make desired behavior change and acquire important skills. There is increasingly high demand for BCBAs to work with individuals with developmental disabilities and children with autism and other special needs. The Graduate Certificate in ABA provides the required coursework that allows individuals with master’s degrees in related fields to become certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.

ABA Competitive Programs University

(Program URL) Public/ Private

Online Tuition per Credit Hour (Resident)

Online Tuition per Credit Hour (Non-Resident)

UMass Lowell Board Certified Behavior Analyst Courses https://continuinged.uml.edu/online/autism_bcba_certificate.cfm

Public $545 $545

University of Cincinnati http://behavioranalysis.uc.edu/behavior-analysis/behavior-analysis-graduate-certificate/

Public $725 $725

Penn State Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/degrees-and-certificates/applied-behavior-analysis-for-special-education-certificates/overview

Public $761 $761

University of West Florida Online ABA certification courses http://uwf.edu/aba

Public $379.91 $379.91

Florida Institute of Technology Board Certified Behavior Analyst Courses http://www.fit.edu/bst/programs/aba/cert_req.php

Private $895 - $995 $895 -995

USF proposed market tuition

Public $700 $700

Alignment to 2013 – 2018 Strategic Plan

• USF’s strong reputation in this field will attract high-quality students who would otherwise not be able to attend an on-campus program

• Behavior analysts are in high demand in areas of Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, Special Education, Education, Parent Training, and Organizational Behavior Management

USF Goal: Well-educated and highly skilled global citizens through our

continuing commitment to student success

• The ABA Graduate Certificate teaches evidence based strategies for producing positive and sustainable behavior change in individuals which can change lives, improve health, and lead to positive societal changes. All course content is based on research findings, often produced by USF’s own faculty members

USF Goal: High-impact research and innovation to change lives, improve

health and foster sustainable development and positive societal

change

• Students obtaining the ABA Graduate Certificate will be eligible for certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and, once certified, will join the ranks of well paid professional in the state of Florida and beyond.

• With many opportunities for Board Certified Behavior Analysts in Florida, graduates will contribute to the economic well being of the state and help build a strong and sustainable future.

USF Goal: A highly effective, major economic engine, creating new

partnerships to build a strong and sustainable future for Florida in the

global economy

• The Market Rate Graduate Certificate will enable the department to fully self fund the program development and delivery

• Residual revenue will add to the department’s ability to attract and retain talented graduate faculty, to provide assistantships and scholarships, and will contribute to the continued growth of the ABA minor, master’s degree and doctoral degree

USF Goal: Sound financial management to establish a strong and sustainable economic base in support of USF’s continued academic advancement

MS CYBER SECURITY Master’s of Science in Cyber Security

MS Cyber Security – Program Details

CIP Code 43.0303

Credit Hours 30

Interdisciplinary Leverages the strengths of faculty in six departments across four colleges: • Information Systems and Decision Sciences (USF College of Business) • Computer Science and Engineering (USF College of Engineering) • Information Technology (USF College of Engineering) • School of Information (USF College of Arts and Sciences) • Mathematics and Statistics (USF College of Arts and Sciences) • Criminology (USF College of Behavior and Community Sciences)

Proposed Tuition $900/credit hour

Competitive Programs Specialized program offered by few universities. No other SUS program in Florida.

Market Demand Incredibly fast growing field, high job demand across the US and internationally. Online program ideally suited to working professionals. >75% of jobs require a degree. Will imbed graduate certificates in program to meet specialized demand.

Cyber Security Competitive Programs

University (Program URL)

Public/ Private

Online Tuition per Credit Hour (Resident)

Online Tuition per Credit Hour (Non-Resident)

Georgia Tech (online MS in Information Security) http://www.dlpe.gatech.edu/dl/costs/index.php

Public $1,100 $1,100

James Madison University (MS in CS, concentration in information security) http://www.infosec.jmu.edu/tuition.html

Public $775 $775

Penn State (Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security) http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/degrees-and-certificates/homeland-security-information-security-and-forensics/overview

Public $736 $930

University of Maryland, University College http://www.umuc.edu/cybersecurity

Public $694 $694

NYU E-Poly Cybersecurity, MS http://www.poly.edu/academics/online/masters/cybersecurity

Public $1,373 $1,373

USF proposed market tuition

Public $900 $900

Alignment to 2013 – 2018 Strategic Plan

• USF is well positioned to serve working professionals both in Florida and globally, as the premier cyber security education provider.

• Online access provides student success for working professionals who would otherwise be unable to attend on-campus sessions.

USF Goal: Well-educated and highly skilled global citizens through our

continuing commitment to student success

• Students will come from a variety of companies which could likely serve as data collection sites for research and case writing

• Potential for faculty members to showcase research at student companies

• Program will serve as an anchor in USF’s efforts to secure NSA accreditation as a center for academic excellence (Research) in Information Assurance.

USF Goal: High-impact research and innovation to change lives, improve

health and foster sustainable development and positive societal

change

• The online program will train members of the workforce in Florida and Tampa Bay on emerging technologies

• Program will provide students with the necessary skills to compete for new jobs in the 21st century’s knowledge based economy

• Program will contribute to Tampa Bay’s reputation and impact as part of the Florida High Tech Corridor

USF Goal: A highly effective, major economic engine, creating new

partnerships to build a strong and sustainable future for Florida in the

global economy

• The online degree will create annual revenue to support the development and delivery of the program

• Residual revenue generated will be used to enhance the graduate programs at USF by hiring additional high-caliber graduate faculty, providing assistantships and scholarships, investing in state-of-the-art technologies, and recruiting exceptional out-of-state and international students to help contribute to the educational experiences for Florida residents

USF Goal: Sound financial management to establish a strong and sustainable economic base in support of USF’s continued academic advancement

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