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Education and Workforce Development Committee

Meeting

Tuesday, August 08, 2017

3:00 p.m.

Ann Richards Administration Building, Board Room

Pecan Campus McAllen, Texas

In the Making!

South Texas College

Board of Trustees Education and Workforce Development Committee

Ann Richards Administration Building, Board Room Pecan Campus, McAllen, Texas

Tuesday, August 8, 2017 @ 3:00 p.m.

AGENDA

“At anytime during the course of this meeting, the Board of Trustees may retire to Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.071(2) to confer with its legal counsel on any subject matter on this agenda in which the duty of the attorney to the Board of Trustees under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. Further, at anytime during the course of this meeting, the Board of Trustees may retire to Executive Session to deliberate on any subject slated for discussion at this meeting, as may be permitted under one or more of the exceptions to the Open Meetings Act set forth in Title 5, Subtitle A, Chapter 551, Subchapter D of the Texas Government Code.”

I. Approval of Minutes for Tuesday, July 11, 2017 Committee Meeting .............................. 1 - 5

II. Review and Recommend Action on Proposed FY 2017 - 2018 Committee Meeting Schedule ......................................................................................................................................... 6 - 7

III. Review and Recommend Action on Proposed Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program ....................................................................................................................................... 8 - 24

IV. Review and Discussion of Presentation for the 2017 Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Leadership Congress in Las Vegas, Nevada ................................... 25 - 41

Education and Workforce Development Motions August 8, 2017 @ 3:00 p.m. Page 1, Revised 08/04/2017 @ 8:17 AM

Approval of Minutes for Tuesday, July 11, 2017 Committee Meeting

The Minutes for the Education and Workforce Development Committee meeting of Tuesday, July 11, 2017 are presented for Committee approval.

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Education and Workforce Development Minutes July 11, 2017 @ 3:00 p.m. Page 1, Revised 08/03/2017 @ 9:31 AM

E.W.D. Committee Minutes 07-11-2017

South Texas College Board of Trustees

Education and Workforce Development Committee Ann Richards Administration Building, Board Room

Pecan Campus, McAllen, Texas Tuesday, July 11, 2017 @ 3:00 p.m.

MINUTES

The Education and Workforce Development Committee Meeting was held on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 in the Ann Richards Administration Building Board Room at the Pecan Campus in McAllen, Texas. The meeting commenced at 3:05 p.m. with Mrs. Graciela Farias presiding. Members present: Mrs. Graciela Farias, Dr. Alejo Salinas, Jr., Mr. Jesse Villarreal, and Mr. Gary Gurwitz Other Trustees present: Mr. Paul R. Rodriguez and Ms. Rose Benavidez Members absent: None Also present: Dr. Shirley A. Reed, Dr. Anahid Petrosian, Dr. David Plummer, Mr. Matthew Hebbard, Dr. Ali Esmaeili, Dr. Kristina Wilson, Mr. Serkan Celtek, and Mr. Andrew Fish

Approval of Minutes for Thursday, June 15, 2017 Committee Meeting

Upon a motion by Mr. Gary Gurwitz and a second by Mrs. Graciela Farias, the Minutes for the Education and Workforce Development Committee meeting of Thursday, June 15, 2017 were approved as written. The motion carried.

Presentation on the South Texas College La Joya Teaching Center Dr. Anahid Petrosian, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, presented on the South Texas College La Joya Teaching Center, and announced the new name for the teaching center: South Texas College Higher Education Center at La Joya. This presentation provided a brief background on the South Texas College La Joya Teaching Center (LJTC) to date, including enrollment trends, new initiatives such as the formation of an advisory committee and marketing, and ongoing facilities improvements. Since 2010, STC has offered courses through the LJTC to provide higher education opportunities to the Western Hidalgo County communities. In March 2016, an Advisory Committee was formed, incorporating leaders from the college and La Joya ISD, to develop new strategies and increase the traditional enrollment at the LJTC. The

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intent was to secure a better understanding of the Western Hidalgo County communities, thus the LJTC will be able to offer the programs and services that best suit their needs. Traditional students who have previously graduated from high school were the target audience for possible recruitment. In Fall 2016, associate degrees in Education and Criminal Justice were offered, as well as one-year certificates and one-semester certificates supporting local employment needs. Dr. Petrosian provided an overview of the marketing plan and other outreach activities to support the LJTC, before discussing the Program Offerings and promotional activities planned for the Fall 2017 semester. Finally, Dr. Petrosian provided a brief overview of the ongoing improvements, including the prominent placement of a monument sign along Expressway 83 in La Joya bearing the new name of the South Texas College Higher Education Center at La Joya. The Committee recommended the inclusion of students and other stakeholders in the advisory committee, noting that it consisted of College and La Joya ISD administration and staff. Dr. Petrosian and Dr. Reed acknowledged the recommendation and agreed that this would be appropriate moving forward to include student and graduate representatives. They clarified that the original scope of the advisory committee was to make initial programming and facilities planning decisions, and required input from key decision makers at the College and District to lay the groundwork for the development of the center. With the Center renovations underway, it would be appropriate to bring in additional stakeholders, including students and faculty, to guide the continued development of the Center. The Committee also discussed the need for continued evaluation of the Center, to ensure that it remained a viable investment of the College’s resources on behalf of the communities of western Hidalgo County. The Committee requested data regarding whether the Center was serving students who would not otherwise attend higher education, as opposed to students who would attend another campus if the Center was not available. Administration agreed that this would be valuable data as it identified strategies to best serve the area. Dr. Ali Esmaeili noted that the College had received feedback from potential students in western Hidalgo County that faced significant transportation hurdles. Particularly from individuals who participated in dual credit enrollment through La Joya ISD, but upon graduating from the school district, no longer had access to ISD-provided bussing, and did not have transportation to attend further classes. Dr. Esmaeili indicated This presentation was for the Committee’s review and feedback to staff, and no action was requested.

Presentation on the Findings from Surveys to La Joya Parents and Business Owners

Dr. David Plummer, Vice President for Information Services, Planning, Performance, and Strategic Initiatives, and Mr. Serkan Celtek, Director of Research and Analytical Services, presented on the findings of surveys to La Joya parents and business owners, to provide

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appropriate information for the continued development of the South Texas College La Joya Teaching Center. Survey to Parents The survey to parents was created and administered collaboratively by South Texas College and La Joya ISD, and was targeted toward the parents of students in 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th grades in Fall 2016. There were 3,021 responses received from this survey and incorporated into the data. Dr. Plummer and Mr. Celtek reviewed the insights gained through this survey, including detailed data on educational attainment, income, employment status, and educational goals of the families surveyed. The Committee expressed concerns over the presentation of the data and its apparent disconnect from the demographic of high school students transitioning into traditional college students. Administration clarified that the purpose of the survey to parents, targeted to the parents of 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th grade students, was an effort to reach parents who might be ready for further workforce training or a return to academia Mr. Celtek presented that the demographic data of respondents’ households. He further presented that the responses regarding program length and field of study demonstrated that the surveyed parents did not have specific educational goals, but rather generally sought educational programs that could lead toward improved employment opportunities. The Committee discussed the connection between increased education and the development of economic opportunities, agreeing that the Center should provide programs of study related to the opportunities available to students in western hidalgo county. Survey to Business Owners The College undertook another survey of business owners in La Joya, and received 57 responses. Of the respondents, 90% owned or operated businesses with 1-10 employees. 18% of the respondents reported having positions that they were unable to fill, and the employers outlined the skills they believe are most lacking in employees. The Committee questioned the sample size, noting that there were only 57 responses total. They noted that the communities in western Hidalgo County consisted primarily of small businesses, and agreed that programs at the Center should offer programs of value for employees seeking opportunities in that job market. The Committee suggested that the economic development corporation in La Joya might be a good partner for the College in assessing employers’ needs in the region. This presentation was for the Committee’s review and feedback to staff, and no action was requested.

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Review and Recommend Approval of Academic Calendar for Academic Year 2018 – 2019

Approval of the 2018-2019 Academic Calendar will be requested at the July 25, 2017 Board meeting. The Academic Calendar Steering Committee, which included membership from each area of the College, developed the FY 2018 - 2019 Academic Calendar. The calendar was developed to be compatible with local area school district calendars and other higher education institutions in Texas. The calendar was presented to STC faculty and staff for review, feedback, and input during the months of March and April. Input received from staff and faculty was incorporated into the proposed calendar. The proposed calendar was unanimously approved by the Academic Calendar Steering Committee and was reviewed and approved by the President’s Cabinet, Administrative Staff, and Planning and Development Council. The proposed calendar was provided in the packet for the Committee’s review and consideration. Dr. Kristina Wilson, Associate Dean for Curriculum and Student Learning, reviewed the propose calendar with the Committee. Upon a motion by Dr. Alejo Salinas, Jr. and a second by Mr. Gary Gurwitz, the Committee recommended Board approval of the 2018 - 2019 Academic Calendar as presented. The motion carried.

Adjournment There being no further business to discuss, the Education Workforce Development Committee Meeting of the South Texas College Board of Trustees adjourned at 4:15 p.m. I certify that the foregoing are the true and correct Minutes of the July 11, 2017 Education and Workforce Development Committee of the South Texas College Board of Trustees. __________________ Mrs. Graciela Farias Presiding

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Review and Recommend Action on Proposed FY 2017 - 2018 Committee Meeting Schedule

The Education and Workforce Development Committee is asked to review the following proposed schedule and recommend amendment or approval as appropriate. The Board will be asked to review and take action on a calendar of Committee and Board Meetings for FY 2017 - 2018 at the August 22, 2017 Regular Board Meeting. The proposed meeting schedule for the Education and Workforce Innovation Committee is as follows:

Weekday Date Meeting Time Tuesday September 12, 2017 3:30 p.m. Tuesday October 10, 2017 3:30 p.m. Tuesday November 14, 2017 3:30 p.m. Tuesday December 5, 2017 3:30 p.m. Tuesday January 16, 2018 3:30 p.m. Tuesday February 13, 2018 3:30 p.m. Tuesday March 6, 2018 3:30 p.m. Tuesday April 10, 2018 3:30 p.m. Tuesday May 8, 2018 3:30 p.m. Tuesday June 12, 2018 3:30 p.m. Tuesday July 10, 2018 3:30 p.m. Tuesday August 14, 2018 3:30 p.m. Tuesday September 11, 2018 3:30 p.m.

Education and Workforce Development Committee Meetings are generally scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month, and are proposed for a new starting time of 3:30 p.m. There may be some deviation based upon scheduling conflicts, and any adjustments will be communicated with as much early notification as practical. A full calendar view of the proposed Committee and Board meeting schedule follows in the packet for the Committee’s information. The Education and Workforce Development Committee is asked to recommend Board action as necessary regarding the proposed Committee meeting schedule so that all Board members may enter the dates on their planning calendars.

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Review and Recommend Action on Proposed Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program

The Education and Workforce Development Committee is asked to review and recommend Board approval of the proposed Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program as presented. South Texas College has been a strong proponent for the role of community colleges to meet the increasing demand for high-skilled registered nurses with the baccalaureate credential. The Program Summary includes a survey of the research showing the great demand for an increased presence of BSN-holding registered nurses; the Institute of Medicine has recommended that at least 80% of nurses should hold a baccalaureate degree by 2020, and Texas was well short of that mark in 2016, at 57.5%. With tremendous support from the local delegation, Senate Bill 2118 passed the 85th Texas Legislature and provided legislative authority for Texas community colleges that meet selective criteria to offer the BSN Program. The proposed BSN program would establish an RN-to-BSN track, developed for existing registered nurses to continue their education to attain the BSN. This BSN program would further develop critical clinical and knowledge-based skills initially included in an Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program, providing a pathway for registered nurses to meet the expectations of hospitals and healthcare partners nationwide. The proposed BSN Program is presented for the Education and Workforce Development Committee for a recommendation for Board approval contingent upon accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), upon approval by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and the Texas Board of Nursing (TBoN) and accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools – Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC). Administration has developed the program Curriculum Quality, Program Demand, and Program Support analysis as presented in the packet for the Committee’s review. While new programs are often proposed to the Education and Workforce Development Committee prior to development, administration is ready to move forward with the program as proposed, and seeks to admit the first cohort of BSN students for the students for the Fall 2018 semester, if the appropriate approvals are secured. The Education and Workforce Development Committee is asked to recommend Board approval of the proposed Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, contingent upon necessary accreditation and approval, as presented.

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Program Summary

Institution: South Texas College, McAllen Texas

Proposed Award: Bachelor of Science in Nursing ‐ RN to BSN CURRICULUM QUALITY Program Objective: The Bachelor of Science in Nursing‐ RN to BSN degree focuses on advancing competencies, skills, and values needed to meet the demands of the current healthcare system. At the completion of the RN to BSN degree, the graduate will be able to:

1. Use clinical judgment and knowledge based on the nursing program of study, evidenced‐based practice outcomes, and research studies as the basis for decision‐making and comprehensive, safe patient and population care.

2. Lead safety and quality improvement initiatives as part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team and as an advocate, and manager of nursing care.

3. Demonstrate clinical inquiry and analysis in applying patient care technologies and information systems to support safe nursing practice and population risk reduction.

4. Participate in monitoring institutional, professional, and public healthcare policy to maintain adherence to standards of practice within legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks of the professional nurse.

5. Manage care transitions across the healthcare continuum and promote population risk reduction with diverse communities in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary health care team.

6. Demonstrate leadership and advocacy that reflects the values and ethics of the nursing profession.

7. Demonstrate leadership skills related to financial resources, human resource, clinical management, and professional issues in providing and evaluating care.

Curriculum: The degree consists of the 89 hours of lower‐ division courses accepted from the RN to BSN track and the Core Curriculum, and 31 hours comprised of upper‐division course work to be delivered in hybrid online format. The upper‐division coursework includes the BSN role in the nursing practice, research, evidence‐based practice, interprofessional communication, professionalism, clinical prevention, population health, leadership for quality care and patient safety, management of information and patient care technology, and healthcare policy.

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Admission Requirements: The admission requirements for this program will follow the South Texas College general admission policy. STC general admission requirements are listed in the Catalog 2016‐2017 pages 13‐14. The RN to BSN program will require the following additional requirements. The applicant must:

a. have degree in an Associate of Applied Science major in Associate Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution.

b. submit an official transcript of records. c. have completed 60 transferable college credits hours with a GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. d. submit a personal statement letter of intent and professional resume. e. have a current, unencumbered RN license to practice in the State of Texas. f. submit two letters of professional recommendation from a faculty or employer.

PROGRAM DEMAND Occupational Need: Today’s new nurses are faced with a workplace full of unparalleled multifarious demands. Nurses in the 21st century must perform to full responsibilities with

competencies more swiftly than in the past. As the nature of the health care delivery

frameworks continue to change into an unimaginable future, today’s nurses must be armed

with knowledge, skills, clinical reasoning, technology know how, ability to care for clients in

different settings, and work collaboratively with various healthcare disciplines to meet the

demands of contemporary environment of health care.

BSN

: RN to BSN

Degree: 120 SCH

Core Curriculum: 42 SCH

‐ Comunication and Literacy

‐ Life and Physical Science

‐ Language, Philosophy,& Culture &

Creative Arts

‐ American History

‐ Political Science

‐ Social and Behavioral Sciences

‐ Component Area Option

Lower Division Electives: 47 SCH

‐ BIOL 2420 or BIOL 2421: 4 SCH

‐ Other Electives: 43 SCH (ADN Coursework)

Upper Division Curriculum: 31 SCH

‐ NURS 3270 Professional Development: 3 SCH

‐ NURS 3302 Contemporary Issues in Nursing: 3 SCH

‐ NURS 3308 Leadership & Management 3 SCH

‐ NURS 3304 Holistic Health Assessment: 3 SCH

‐ NURS 3310 Evidence‐Based and Research: 3 SCH

‐ NURS 3312 Nursing Informatics: 3 SCH

‐ NURS 3401 Popuation Focused/Community: 4 SCH

‐ NURS 3306 Pathophysiology: 3 SCH

‐ NURS 3601 Capstone: 6 SCH

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Responding to these issues, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) report, The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health (2010), has recommended proportion of nurses with baccalaureate degrees be increased to 80% by the year 2020. Studies have shown that nurses with baccalaureate degrees have improved patient outcomes, stronger communications skills, higher adeptness in making diagnoses and evaluating interventions, and higher competencies in leadership and nursing practice (Aiken, Clarke, Sloane, Lake, and Cheney, 2008). Propelled by this research study, many nursing associations have pushed for registered nurses to advance their degrees for a more highly educated nursing workforce to meet the demands of a more complex healthcare delivery system. The Institute of Medicine and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation have directed state nursing organizations to adopt strategies in improving the healthcare issues by producing more BSN prepared nurses. As a result of this call from the Institute of Medicine and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, a Texas Team Coalition was created in 2011 with partnerships from diverse sectors, including physicians, nurses, insurers, consumers, business, academia, and health systems. The Texas Team Coalition has launched major initiatives to address the current healthcare issues through nursing. One of the eight major initiatives is to increase the proportion of nurses with baccalaureate degrees to 80% by 2020. According to the Texas Nursing Workforce Studies (2016), 57.5 percent of registered nurses in Texas has Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Looking at the Institute of Medicine’s goal of 80% by 2020 and the statistical trajectory of yearly production of BSN prepared nurses, Texas will not meet the IOM goal of 80% BSN by 2020. The table below shows the number of BSNs from 2010 to 2016.

48.6% 49.7% 50.7% 52.1% 53.7% 55.5% 57.5%

0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

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Our proposal of BSN: RN to BSN degree program has the potential to respond to the increased demand for baccalaureate prepared nurses. There is more likelihood that Associate Degree nurses will advance their degree to the BSN level if given the progressive pathway opportunity. Academic progression of nurses from ADN‐RN to BSN is pertinent to the viability of the profession. The low cost of tuition and fees, familiarity with the community college environment, faculty, and staff, and planned curricular alignments are considered prime benefits.

The American Association of College Nursing’s (AACN) report on 2014‐2015 Enrollment and Graduations in Baccalaureate and Graduate Programs in Nursing reported that U.S. nursing schools turned away 68,938 qualified applicants from baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs in 2014. Almost two thirds of the nursing schools responding to the survey pointed to faculty shortages as a major reason for not accepting all qualified applicants into baccalaureate programs (http://www.aacn.nche.edu/research‐data).

As U.S. healthcare shifts from hospital‐focused patient care to more preventive, and primary care, the healthcare system requires professional nurses that can function with more autonomy in clinical decision‐making, case management, and work in multiple care settings within and beyond the hospital system. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that more than 430,000 additional registered nurse jobs will be created in the next decade. Using HRSA projection models and Texas‐specific data to estimate nurse supply and demand, the Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies were able to more accurately model the future need for the nursing workforce in Texas. The results of this model were reported in the Nurse Supply and Demand Projections, 2015‐2030: Executive Summary. The table below shows the general summary of the Nurse Supply and Demand Projections, 2015‐2030.

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According to this report, in 2015, the supply of RNs in Texas will be 200,663 RN FTEs. Demand will be 215,636 FTE RNs, leaving a deficit of 14,973 RN FTEs. By 2030, the supply of RN FTEs is expected to grow by 35.4% to 271,667, while demand will grow by 53.8% to 331,638, leaving a deficit of 59,970 RN FTEs. Based on these projections, 20% of the projected demand for RNs in 2030 will not be met.

According to the Texas Nursing Workforce Studies (2016), the RN FTE Supply & Demand for Rio Grande Valley 2015‐2030 will need more RNs than anywhere else in the state between 2015‐2022. The table below shows the RN FTE supply and demand for Rio Grande Valley 2015‐2030.

Student Demand: South Texas College is receiving frequent inquiries from current students and

graduates requesting RN to BSN degree program, as most if not all hospitals in the Rio Grande

Valley area are encouraging their registered nurses to pursue their BSN degree.

Dr. Christie Candelaria, RN, CCRN‐K, South Texas College Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)

Program Director conducted a qualitative research inquiry on the Voices of Associate Degree

Registered Nurses about the Pursuit of Bachelor of Science in Nursing in a Community College

Setting in 2015. Based on the study, 100 percent of all respondents (eight one‐on‐one

interviews and five focus groups with five participants in each group) indicated interest in

pursuing the RN to BSN at South Texas College.

An internal analysis conducted by STC Research Analytical department of the graduates in Fall

2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, and Spring 2017 shows that 80 percent of ADN graduates have

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already completed their core curriculum courses for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and are

ready to begin upper division coursework for the BSN.

Existing Programs: South Texas College is currently the only school that offers Associate of Applied Science major in Associate Degree in Nursing in the Rio Grande Valley. Texas Southmost College previously offered the Associate Degree Nursing program, however that program has been closed. The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) offers Bachelor of Science in Nursing which is located in Edinburg, Texas. The table below shows the number of graduates from the ADN program at STC that have taken and passed the National Council Licensure Examination – RN on the first attempt compared to the BSN graduates at UTRGV for 2013‐2016.

2013 2014 2015 2016

School Program % Pass Rate

First Time Candidates

Passed/Attempted

% Pass Rate


Passed/Attempted

% Pass Rate


Passed/Attempted

Pass Rate


Passed/Attempted South Texas College

ADN

88.33

159/180 80.21 150/187 79.47 151/190

86.58 129/149

University of Texas‐Rio Grande Valley

BSN

80.92

106/131 83.16 79/95 78.26 72/92

73.20 142/194

Program Linkage and Opportunities for Further Education: South Texas College Associate Degree Nursing Program currently has five existing articulation agreements with Texas A&M University, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas, Grand Canyon University, and National American University. The current five existing articulation agreements follow the THECB Bachelor’s program core curriculum except for Grand Canyon University and National American University. The latter universities are not based in Texas, and they follow different state rules. Despite the fact that the STC ADN program has articulation agreements with these universities, students still encounter barriers such as:

transfer credit problems,

some universities require unique additional institutional coursework,

high tuition and fees,

difficulty in navigating the learning platform system, and

lack of student support services in an online environment. Expected Enrollment:

YEAR 2018‐2019 2019‐2020 2020‐2021 2021‐2022 2022‐2023

Headcount 50 100 150 200 250

FTSE 52 103 155 207 258

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In calculating yearly full time student equivalent (FTSE), 30 semester credit hours (SCH) equals 1 FTSE for bachelor’s programs. Based on the proposed STC RN to BSN degree plan, the 2018‐2019 FTSE is 52. The table below shows the summary calculation of the 2018‐2019 FTSE.

Semester Total Number of Credits/Semester

Calculations FTSE per Semester

Summer 2018 3 3 x 50 = 150/30 = 5 5

Fall 2018 12 12 x 50 = 600/30 = 20 20

Spring 2019 10 10 x 50 = 500/30 = 16.6 (17) 17

Summer 2019 6 6 x 50 = 300/30 = 10 10

Total FTSE 2018‐2019

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The faculty and staff from Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, and Public Relations Department have a strong commitment to promoting the opportunities with this program. The marketing plan for this degree includes TV commercials, newspaper ads, the college newsletter, flyers, banners, social media, etc. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing: RN to BSN degree application and admission requirements will be presented during advising sessions for the Associate Degree in Nursing and will also be marketed to current registered nurses working in the different healthcare settings. Face‐to‐face advising sessions will be held every month at the Nursing and Allied Health campus for the prospective BSN students. The College is committed to lifelong learning for all students and graduates. The ADN program will establish a progressive ADN‐RN to BSN Pathway so students can seamlessly transition into the RN to BSN degree without stopping out. The STC ADN ‐ RN to BSN progressive pathway will offer an alternative to university‐based programs, which may not be realistic to some students, particularly those who live in rural areas.

PROGRAM SUPPORT Faculty: The ADN Program has ten faculty members with doctorate degrees, of which eight faculty are full time regular at South Texas College and two faculty are designated as lecturers. To attract the best and the brightest faculty that will be necessary in the succeeding years of operation, active recruitment will be done through position announcements in the STC website, nursing scholarly journals, professional nursing organizations, and through colleagues, students, and friends in the community. Nurse leaders in our clinical facilities with doctorate degrees have verbalized interest in teaching part‐time with the RN‐BSN Program. Furthermore, the ADN program will work with communities of interest to expand available resources to support a nurse educator’ career path and coordinate with Texas Organization of Nurse Executives (TONE), Texas Hospital Association (THA), Texas Deans and Directors, and

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the Texas Association of Business to develop policies that support innovative strategies to recruit and retain nurse educators.

Name of Core Faculty and Faculty Rank

Highest Degree and Awarding Institution

Courses Assigned in Program

% Time Assigned

To Program

e.g.: Robertson, David Asst. Professor

PhD. in Molecular Genetics Univ. of Texas at Dallas

MG200, MG285 MG824 (Lab Only)

50%

Candelaria, Christie Instructor

Ed.D in Higher Education & Adult Learning Walden University

NURS 3270, NURS 3601, NURS 3308

100%

Acevedo, Mariano Instructor

Ph.D. in Educational Management Aklan State University

NURS 3312, NURS 3306 50%

Esguerra, Raquel Instructor

DNP in Educational Leadership American Sentinel University

NURS 3302, 3270, NURS 3601

50%

Garcia, Edmundo Instructor

DNP in Nursing University of Incarnate Word

NURS 3306, NURS 3312 50%

Martinez, Nora Instructor


NURS 3401, NURS 3304 50%

Thomas, Jessy Instructor

DNP in Nursing Walden University

NURS 3304, 3310 50%

Name of Support Faculty and Faculty Rank

Highest Degree and Awarding Institution

Courses Assigned in Program

% Time Assigned

To Program

Adebowale, Yemi Lecturer

DNP in Nursing Touro University Nevada

NURS 3304 15%

Aguilera, Minerva Instructor

Ph.D. in Nursing University of Texas Tyler

NURS 3302 25%

Cedillo, Estela Lecturer


NURS 3304, NURS 3401 25%

Valerio, Jayson Instructor

DNP in Educational Leadership American Sentinel University

NURS 3308, NURS 3310 25%

Facilities and Equipment: South Texas College utilizes Blackboard as its learning management system for online, hybrid, and web‐enhanced course offerings. With the rise of blended learning and the rapid transition to digital learning environment, eSTC virtual campus provides entire online programs supported by fully integrated and responsive student services delivered at any time and any place to both traditional and non‐traditional learners with academic and professional goals. The Blackboard learning management system comes with Ultra Blackboard Collaborate which can provide web‐conferencing, video conferencing, interactive online class, and students are able to record and playback discussions and lessons.

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The 87,222‐square foot expansion to the Nursing and Allied Health West Campus includes a four‐story building, a 76,069‐square foot expansion in Mid Valley, and a 48,690‐square foot in Starr county Health Professions and Sciences two‐story building. This college‐wide campus expansion will provide the latest technology and simulation experiences needed to offer a bachelor degree nursing program. The master plan outlines additional facilities, site improvements and parking needed to support the student enrollment growth projected through the year 2018. The Educational Technologies Department has ample instructional equipment at all campuses and offers a variety of instructional equipment to faculty for checkout or classroom delivery. This equipment includes DVD players, laptop computers, data projectors, digital cameras, video cameras, document cameras, and SMART Sympodium interactive monitors. The equipment is available to all instructional programs through the Instructional Technologies Department, including the proposed Bachelor of Science in Nursing: RN to BSN degree. New Costs: Total new costs for the first five years of the program are projected to be $423,149. Sources of funds to cover for the first five years of the program are projected to be $360,000 from tuition, and $108,738 from state appropriations for a total revenue of $468,738. See attached specific budget details.

Five‐Year Costs Five-Year Funding

Personnel1 $279,649 Reallocated Funds $0

Facilities and Equipment $52,000 Anticipated New Formula Funding3

$108,738

Library, Supplies, and Materials $84,000 Special Item Funding $0

Other2 $7,500 Tuition $360,000

Total Costs $423,149 Total Funding $468,738

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INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS Program Review and Improvement Plans: South Texas College identifies expected outcomes for every instructional program and administrative and educational support service, assesses whether or not these outcomes are achieved, and makes continuous improvements based on assessment data. The College commits to continuous improvement in achieving expected outcomes through its strategic planning process, including 2‐year Institutional Effectiveness (IE) Plans for every instructional, administrative or educational support unit in the College. An Institutional Effectiveness (IE) Plan serves as a means to establish and assess expected outcomes for each program.

Instructional programs are also subject to a program review process which is embedded within the 2‐year IE assessment cycle. Program Review assessment evaluates program viability, effectiveness, and student achievement through a variety of outcomes including the number of graduates, transfer rates, licensure/certification pass rates, graduate placement, and program specific accreditations. Program leaders and faculty review the assessment data and develop action plans for outcomes that did not meet the desired targets. Accreditation: South Texas College is currently in the process of seeking accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) for the Associate Degree Nursing Program in order to in order to ensure high quality education to the registered nurses of the community. ACEN supports nursing education and nursing practice through accreditation which is a “voluntary, peer‐review, self‐regulatory process” (ACEN Manual, 2016, p.2). ACEN is recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) as the accrediting body for all types of nursing education. The RN‐BSN Program will also meet the eligibility criteria to apply for accreditation under ACEN Policy 3, #2a which states that if the nursing program is administered by a college, it has to be accredited or must hold candidacy by any of the agencies listed which includes the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). STC is SACSCOC accredited, thus, the RN‐BSN Program is eligible to apply for ACEN accreditation. The RN‐BSN Program will seek candidacy for ACEN accreditation as soon as the curriculum and the program is approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), the Board of Nursing (TX BON), and SACSCOC. The goal is to admit the first cohort of RN‐BSN students by fall 2018. The Program Chair and faculty will initiate the required application for candidacy status. A self‐study report will be prepared and submitted by spring 2019. ACEN Policy 3, #4 mandates that for initial accreditation of a nursing program without previous graduates, the initial accreditation site visit for the nursing program should occur while the initial cohort of students is enrolled in either (1) the final semester/quarter/term of the nursing program or (2) the semester/quarter/term prior to the final semester/quarter/term of the nursing program. The site visit would be planned for summer 2019 which will be the final semester of the first cohort of students.

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Table 1: Timeline for ACEN Accreditation TERM GOAL ACTIVITIES RESPONSIBLE

PARTIES Fall 2018 First semester of

the RN‐BSN program

Admit first cohort of students. STC Admissions Department Program Chair (PC), faculty and staff

Initiate the candidacy process: 1. Complete the Candidacy

Eligibility Form. 2. After confirmation of

eligibility, submit payment for the application fee ($2500.00)

3. Initiate the Candidacy Presentation.

PC and faculty

Submit a narrative Candidacy Presentation. Once candidacy status is confirmed, Programs that have achieved candidate status may indicate the following to potential students and interested members of the public: “This nursing education program is a candidate for accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.” Prepare the Self‐Study Report. Submit Official Authorization for Candidacy Process Form.

Spring 2019 Second semester Submit Self‐Study Report Arrange for site visit. Submit Information Form For Accreditation Site Visit

Program Chair Staff

Summer 2019

Third semester ACEN Site Visit Administrators Program Chair Faculty & Staff

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The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program at STC applied for ACEN candidacy for accreditation in March 2017. Two comprehensive, independent reviews were completed by ACEN’s professional staff which resulted in the deferral of awarding the Candidate status. Areas of improvement and compliance were identified and are being addressed by the faculty. The goal to submit the revised Candidacy Presentation is by mid‐August, 2017. The faculty and staff of the ADN Program are working meticulously to exceed the requirements of the Candidacy Presentation. They are committed in completing the rigorous process of accreditation. Achieving ACEN accreditation by the ADN Program will pave the way for the accreditation of the RN‐BSN Program.

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Faculty Salary & Benefits 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 Totals

LHE Rate 850.00$ 850.00$ 850.00$ 850.00$ 850.00$

# of LHE's per Course 3 3 3 3 3

Subtotal 2,550.00$ 2,550.00$ 2,550.00$ 2,550.00$ 2,550.00$

# of Sections Taught by Adjunct 0 1 2 3 4

# of Sections Taught by F/T 2 4 6 8 10

Adjunct Salary -$ 2,550.00$ 5,100.00$ 7,650.00$ 10,200.00$

Multiplied by Benefits Rate 1.148 1.148 1.148 1.148 1.148

Total Salary for Adjunct -$ 2,927.40$ 5,854.80$ 8,782.20$ 11,709.60$

F/T Faculty @ $65000 *half of time $32,500 $32,500 $32,500 $32,500 $32,500

Educational Stipend $15,000 *half of time $7,500 $7,500 $7,500 $7,500 $7,500

Benefit Rate (*one half of F/T Salary X 31%) $10,075 $10,075 $10,075 $10,075 $10,075

Cost for Faculty Salary/Benefits 50,075.00$ 53,002.40$ 55,929.80$ 58,857.20$ 61,784.60$ 279,649.00$

Projected Revenue 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 Totals

State Appropriations *

# of Sections 2 5 8 11 14

# of Students per Section 25 25 25 25 25

Total # of Students per Year 50 125 200 275 350

# of Contact Hours per Student 60 60 60 60 60

Total Contact Hours 3000 7500 12000 16500 21000

Multiplied by State Funding Rate (2.74) 2.74$ 2.74$ 2.74$ 2.74$ 2.74$

State Appropriations Generated 8,220.00$ 20,550.00$ 32,880.00$ 45,210.00$ 57,540.00$

State Appropriations Received 14,208.00$ 8,220.00$ 20,550.00$ 20,550.00$ 45,210.00$ 108,738.00$ * State Appropriations funding is based upon enrollment from previous biennium

Tuition 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 Totals

Enrollment # Projected 50 125 200 275 350

Tuition Rate per Credit Hour ($70.00) and Tuition Fee Differential Rate per Credit Hour ($50.00) 120.00$ 120.00$ 120.00$ 120.00$ 120.00$

Subtotal 6,000.00$ 15,000.00$ 24,000.00$ 33,000.00$ 42,000.00$ 120,000.00$

# of Credit Hours per Course 3 3 3 3 3

Total Tuition 18,000.00$ 45,000.00$ 72,000.00$ 99,000.00$ 126,000.00$ 360,000.00$

Instructional Costs and Projected Revenuefor

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing

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INITIAL COST

BUDGET 2ND YEAR

BUDGET 3RD YEAR

BUDGET 4TH YEAR

BUDGET 5TH YEAR

TOTAL BUDGET

2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 2018-2023

Faculty Salaries and Benefits

$50,075.00 $53,002.40 $55,929.80 $58,857.20 $61,784.60 $279,649.00

Supplies and Materials(Operating)

$5,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $12,000.00 $12,000.00 $49,000.00

Library Resources$15,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $35,000.00

Equipment and Software (Capital)

$50,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $50,000.00

Facilities (Furniture)(Operating)

$2,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,000.00

Faculty Professional Development/(Travel)

$1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $7,500.00

Subtotal -Instructional & Operating Budget

$123,575.00 $69,502.40 $72,429.80 $77,357.20 $80,284.60 $423,149.00

Total Budget Per Year $123,575.00 $69,502.40 $72,429.80 $77,357.20 $80,284.60 $423,149.00

REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE TOTAL

2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2017-2022

State Appropriations 14,208.00$ 8,220.00$ 20,550.00$ 20,550.00$ 45,210.00$ 108,738.00$

Tuition 18,000.00$ 45,000.00$ 72,000.00$ 99,000.00$ 126,000.00$ 360,000.00$

TOTAL REVENUE 32,208.00$ 53,220.00$ 92,550.00$ 119,550.00$ 171,210.00$ 468,738.00$

CATEGORY

Operating Costs and Revenue ProjectionsBachelor's of Science in Nursing

ESTIMATED COSTS BY YEAR

REVENUE PROJECTIONS BY YEAR

CATEGORY

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South Texas College Bachelor of Science in Nursing RN-BSN CURRICULUM 120 SCH

RN to BSN Degree Plan

Core Curriculum

Course Required Credits from State of

Texas

Core Curriculum courses from the STC ADN

Degree Plan

RN to BSN Additional Core Curriculum Courses

Communication 6 English 1301 = 3 credits

English 1302 Rhetoric=3 credits

Mathematics 3 · None Math 1442 ElementaryStatistics =4 credits

Life and Physical Sciences

6 BIOL 2401 =4 creditsBIOL 2402 = 4 credits

N/A

Language, Philosophy & Culture

3 PHIL 2306 – Intro to Ethics= 3 credits

NA

Creative Arts 3 None Arts 1301- Art Appreciation = 3 credits

American History 6 None HIST 1301 - USHistory I= 3 credits HIST 1302 - US History II = 3 credits

Government/ Political Science

6 None

.

Govt 2305 - Federal Government = 3 credits Govt 2306 - Texas Government = 3 credits

Social and Behavioral Science

3 PSYCH 1301-GeneralPsychology = 3 credit

NA

Core Curriculum: 42 SCH

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RN-BSN Degree Plan Lower Division Electives

From the AAS-ADN Degree Plan, credit will be awarded for the following courses:

RNSG 1209, RSNG 1300, RNSG 1513, RNSG 1205, RNSG 1262, RNSG 1144, RNSG 1341, RNSG 2161, RNSG 2213, RNSG 2162, RNSG 1412, NRSG 2260 , RNSG 1343, RNSG 2361, RNSG 2331, RNSG 2163, RNSG 2221, RNSG 2363 ADN Electives: 43 SCH

Lower Division Electives:

47 SCH

BIOL 2420 or BIOL 2421: 4 SCH

RN to BSN Degree Plan Upper Division Coursework

Nursing Course Name Credits

NURS 3270 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & INTERPROFESSIONAL

COLLABORATION Transition to ADN-RN to BSN Role

(Only course that can be taken before RN Licensure)

3

NURS 3302 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN NURSING AND HEALTHCARE

3

NURS 3304 HOLISTIC HEALTH ASSESSMENT ACROSS THE LIFESPAN

3

NURS 3306 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 3NURS 3308 LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

in PROFESSIONAL NURSING 3

NURS 3310 EVIDENCE-BASED NURSING PRACTICE AND RESEARCH

3

NURS 3312 NURSING INFORMATICS 3NURS 3401 POPULATION FOCUSED COMMUNITY

HEALTH CARE4

NURS 3601 CAPSTONE PROJECTFocused on Evidence-Based Practice

(Project that can make an impact in clinical outcomes in student’s workplace)

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Upper Division Curriculum: 31 SCH

Core Curriculum Lower Division Electives Upper Division Curriculum

42 SCH

47 SCH

31 SCH

TOTAL: 120 CREDITS

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Review and Discussion of Presentation for the 2017 Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Leadership Congress in Las

Vegas, Nevada The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) has accepted South Texas College’s presentation proposal: Community College Applied Baccalaureate Degrees: A Powerful Strategy for Workforce Development. This presentation will be delivered to peer trustees at the 2017 ACCT Leadership Congress in September 2017. The presenters will be:

Mrs. Graciela Farias, Board Vice Chair, South Texas College Ms. Rose Benavidez, Trustee, South Texas College Mr. Paul R. Rodriguez, Trustee, South Texas College Mr. Roy de León, Trustee, South Texas College

Dr. Anahid Petrosian, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Ali Esmaeili, Dean for Math, Science, and Baccalaureate Programs, and Dr. Emma Miller, Program Chair for Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership, have prepared a preliminary presentation for the Trustees’ review. The presentation follows the following outline: Evolving Role of Community Colleges

Driving forces for offering bachelor degrees Number of states authorizing community colleges to offer bachelor degrees Arguments for and against bachelor degrees Challenges of starting bachelor programs (Cost, Accreditation, Faculty,

Facilities) Development of Bachelor Degrees in Texas

Authorization to offer bachelor degree Overview of baccalaureate programs Development of competency-based bachelor degree Outcome: Graduates and Placement NEW: Approval to offer Bachelor of Science in Nursing

This presentation could serve as the framework for the subsequent presentation to the ACCT in September, supplemented with additional information as requested by the Trustees. This review is provided for the Education and Workforce Development Committee’s information and feedback to staff. No action is requested.

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ACCT Presentation Proposal – September 2017

FINAL – TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2017

Track 5: Expanding the Mission

Community College Applied Baccalaureate Degrees – A Powerful Strategy for Workforce Development

Learn more about the development of applied baccalaureate programs by South Texas College to meet employers’ workforce needs, provide pathways for graduates from Associate of Applied Science programs, and provide cost effective options for students pursuing a baccalaureate credential.

Community college baccalaureate programs have proven to be an innovative and successful new option for increasing the preparation of workforce professionals. Learn about the programs offered at South Texas College, including a competency-based model that has opened pathways for experienced professionals desiring to earn a baccalaureate degree.

Session Type: Concurrent Session

Anticipated Outcomes:

Participants will: Learn how offering the Bachelor of Applied Science and Bachelor of Applied Technology

degrees can be an effective model for responding to workforce needs in your community.

Learn how the applied baccalaureate degree can help address the challenges career and technology students with applied science associate degrees face when attempting to transfer or to complete a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree.

Learn about the development of a competency-based baccalaureate program, which awards credit based upon demonstration of core competencies instead of traditional semester credits.

Hear about the political and pragmatic challenges facing community colleges wishing to offer applied baccalaureate degrees.

Audiovisual Aids: PowerPoint, microphone

Panel Participants: Mrs. Graciela Farias, Board Vice Chair, South Texas College Ms. Rose Benavidez, Trustee, South Texas College Mr. Paul R. Rodriguez, Trustee, South Texas College Mr. Roy de León, Trustee, South Texas College Principal Contact Person:

Andrew Fish, Administrative Specialist for Board Relations South Texas College 3201 W. Pecan Blvd. McAllen, TX 78501 (P) 956 – 872 – 3555 (F) 956 – 872 – 8368 (E) [email protected]

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SOUTHTEXASCOLLEGEBACCALAUREATEPROGRAMSPresentationforEducation&WorkforceDevelopmentCommittee

Tuesday,August08,2017

Presenters:Dr.AnahidPetrosian– InterimVicePresidentforAcademicAffairsDr.AliEsmaeili‐ DeanforMath,Science,andBachelorProgramsDr.EmmaL.Miller – ProgramChair,BachelorofAppliedScienceinOrganizationalLeadership

Outline

BriefHistoryofSouthTexasCollege(tobeadded)

EvolvingRoleofCommunityColleges Drivingforcesforofferingbachelordegrees Numberofstatesauthorizingcommunitycollegestoofferbachelordegrees Argumentsforandagainstbachelordegrees Challengesofstartingbachelorprograms(Cost,Accreditation,Faculty,Facilities)

DevelopmentofBachelorDegreesinTexas Authorizationtoofferbachelordegree Overviewofbaccalaureateprograms Developmentofcompetency‐basedbachelordegree Outcome:GraduatesandPlacement NEW:ApprovaltoofferBachelorofScienceinNursing

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EvolvingRoleofCommunityColleges

Communitycollegesmustidentifytheneedsoftheircommunities andadapttoservethem.

Communitycollegebaccalaureateprogramsareanexampleofthischangingroleofcommunitycolleges.

FactorsContributingtoIncreasedDemandforHigherEducation AbilitytoCompeteinGlobalEconomy DemandforAppliedBachelorDegreesbyBusinessandIndustry

InTexas– CoordinatingBoard60x30StrategicPlan

TexasHigherEducationStrategicPlan:2015–2030

GoalsCompletion By2030,atleast550,000 studentsinthatyearwillcompleteacertificate,associate,

bachelor’s,ormaster’sfromaninstitutionofhighereducationinTexas.

MarketableSkills By2030,allgraduatesfromTexaspublicinstitutionsofhighereducationwillhavecompletedprogramswithidentified marketableskills.

StudentDebt By2030,undergraduatestudentloandebtwillnotexceed60percentoffirst‐yearwagesforgraduatesofTexas publicinstitutions.

Source:TexasHigherEducationCoordinatingBoard

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DrivingForcesRespondingtotheNeedsoftheCommunity

Access Expandingaccesstobaccalaureatedegrees Minority,lowincome,non‐traditionalstudents

MeetingEmployers’WorkforceNeeds Meetingtheworkforceneedsforhighlyskilledworkers

Affordability Costtoattendacommunitycollegeisapproximatelyhalfasmuchasapublicuniversity

RisingCostofHigherEducation Traditionaluniversitieshavebeenraisingtuition

CommunityCollegesConferringBaccalaureateDegreesAsof2017

1. Arkansas

2. California

3. Colorado

4. Delaware

5. Florida

6. Georgia

7. Hawaii

8. Indiana

9. Louisiana

10. Michigan

11. Minnesota

12. Nevada

13. NewMexico

14. NewYork

15. NorthDakota

16. Oklahoma

17. Texas

18. Utah

19. Vermont

20. Washington

21. WestVirginia

22. Wisconsin

22States intheUnitedStatespermitcommunitycollegestoofferbaccalaureatedegrees.

Source:CommunityCollegeBaccalaureateAssociationhttp://www.accbd.org

Hawaii

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ArgumentsForandAgainstBachelorDegreesMissionCreep

Pros Communitycollegeswillremaintruetotheirmission. AppliedBaccalaureatedegreesareastrategytoprepareacompetitiveworkforce. Collegesaremeetingthedemandofbusinessesandindustriestoimproveworkforcepreparation. Communitycollegebachelorprogramsallowtheworkforcetostaycompetitiveintheglobalknowledge‐basedeconomy Communitycollegesarelessexpensiveandmoreflexible,accessible,andresponsive

ConsSomehaveexpressedtheconcernsthattwo‐yearcollegeswould: Leavebehindthestudentswhotheywerecreatedtoserve Offersecond‐ratedegrees Duplicate/competewithexistingprograms Increasecostsforallstudents,ascollegeswillincreasetuitiontopayfortheupper‐levelcourses ShifttheiremphasisfromTeachingtoResearch

ChallengesofStartingaBachelorDegree

OrganizationalTransformation ConversationfromlevelItolevelII(AccreditationRequirements) Changinginstitutionalculture Marketingthecollegeasbaccalaureategratinginstitution

FundingChallenges Expansionoflibraryresources Additionaladministratorsandstaff Recruitmentofupper‐levelfaculty

EnrollmentandGraduation Recruitmentofstudents Retentionofstudents Programgraduatesandfollowup

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LevelChange– AccreditationRequirements

DescriptionofProposedPrograms Rationale/AssessmentofNeed AdmissionsRequirements CompletionsRequirements Curriculum/ProgramOversight Instruction MeansforEvaluatingStudentAchievement FacultyResources/Qualifications FinancialResourcesandSupport

DevelopmentofBachelorDegreesinTexas

Dr.AliEsmaeili

DeanforMath,ScienceandBachelorPrograms

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DevelopmentofBachelorDegreesinTexasKeyEvents

2003 SB286– establishedthePilotproject(3collegesupto5degreesuptoYear2015)

2005 STCofferedits1st BachelorProgram(TechnologyManagement)

2006 TexasHigherEducationCoordinatingBoardprovided$1,000,000start‐upfunds

2007 H.B.2198removedthepilotstatus

2007 THECBprovided$200,000finalsupplementalfunds

2008 STCOfferedits2nd BachelorProgram(Computer&InformationTechnologies)

2011 STCOfferedits3rd BachelorProgram(Medical&HealthServicesManagement)

2014 STCOfferedits4th Competency‐BasedBachelorProgram(OrganizationalLeadership)

2017 SB2118– grantedSTClegislativeauthoritytoofferBachelorofScienceinNursing

2018 STCisprojectedtoofferits5th BachelorProgram(Nursing).

Authorization

TexasSenateBill286 In2004, the78th sessionoftheTexasLegislatureestablishedapilotprogramthatauthorizedthree communitycollegestoofferupto5Bachelor’sdegreesinappliedscienceandappliedtechnology.

BrazosportCollege MidlandCollege SouthTexasCollege

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BaccalaureateDegrees

BachelorofAppliedTechnology 2005 – TechnologyManagement 2008 – Computer&InformationTechnologies 2011 – Medical&HealthServicesManagement

BachelorofAppliedScience 2014 – OrganizationalLeadership‐CompetencyBased 2018‐ BachelorofScienceinNursing(UnderDevelopment)

TechnologyManagement

Providestudentswithabroadbusinessknowledgebase,includingissuesrelatedtobusinessmanagement,finance,informationtechnology,andmanufacturing.

Prepareandtrainstudentswithhighleveltechnicalskillsforsupervisoryandmanagementpositions.

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Computer&InformationTechnologies

Educateandtrainstudentswithrelevant,technicalknowledgeofComputer&InformationTechnologies.

Teachstudentstodevelopandprovidesolutionsforreal‐worldproblems.

Preparestudentsforsuccessfulcareersinthefieldofcomputerandinformationtechnologies.

Medical&HealthServicesManagement

Teachmanagementprinciples,technologicalinnovationsindeliveryofhealthcareservices,healthinformationprocessingtechnology,andgovernmentregulationsrelatedtohealthcareservices.

Preparestudentsforentrytomid‐levelmanagementpositions inahealthcareoramedicalfacility.

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OrganizationalLeadershipCompetency‐Based

Teachinformationliteracy,criticalthinking,communication,teamwork,ethicalreasoningandaction,civicengagement,andinterculturalknowledgeandcompetence.

Designedtopreparestudentsforsupervisoryandmanagementpositions.

Competency–BasedBaccalaureate

Dr.EmmaMillerProgramChairforOrganizationalLeadership

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Competency–BasedBaccalaureateBackground

CollegeforAllTexansGrant:$1,000,000BachelorofAppliedScienceinOrganizationalLeadership(2014)

1st Competency‐baseddegreeinthestateofTexas

PartnershipsTexasHigherEducationCoordinatingBoardCollegeForAllTexansFoundationTexasA&MUniversity– CommerceSouthTexasCollege

Competency–BasedBaccalaureateModel

UniqueDesign Competency‐basedstudentprogress Seven‐weektermswithflatratetuition($750/term) PersonalizedLearningEnvironment CreditgivenforTrainingand/orMilitaryExperience

CurriculumStructure Programstructureisacombinationofatraditionalapproachandinnovativecompetency‐basedtechniques.

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Competency‐BasedBaccalaureate7WeekStructure

Week1Week1 Orientation Pre‐Test

Week2‐ 6Week2‐ 6 CourseWork

Week7Week7 Integration Post‐Test

Week8Week8 GettingReadyforNextTerm

Six7‐weektermspercalendaryear.

EnrollmentandGraduationData

Dr.AliEsmaeili

DeanforMath,ScienceandBachelorPrograms

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ProgramEnrollment2005‐2016

BachelorProgramsEnrollment

Program

Headcount EnrollmentSemester2005‐2016

TechnologyManagement 1,683

OrganizationalLeadership 502

Computer&InformationTechnologies 929

Medical&HealthServicesManagement 734

Total 3,848

Source:SouthTexasCollegeResearch&AnalyticalServices

EnrollmentTrendFall2005– Fall2016

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

14 59124 152 174 196 203 184 145 134 165 133

6991 99 95 96

100 123 115 141

45 106 162 168 130 123

48 103

351

EnrollmentByFallSemester2005‐2016

TechnologyManagement Computer&InformationTechnologiesMedical&HealthServicesManagement OrganizationalLeadership

14

221

12459

407386343

295265

473

748

513


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ProgramGraduates2007‐2016

BachelorProgramsGraduate andPlacementRates

Program

Graduates Placement Rate

2007‐2017 * 2015TechnologyManagement 588

78%*OrganizationalLeadership 270

Computer&InformationTechnologies 259 83%

Medical&HealthServicesManagement 313 79%

Total 1,430

*GraduatesasofMay2017

TimetoCompletion

Bachelor ProgramsTimeToCompletionforStudents StartingwithAssociateDegree

ProgramWithin2 Years

Within3 Years

TechnologyManagement 72.9% 94.1%

Computer & Information Technologies 65.2% 87.3%

Medical&HealthServicesManagement 89.7% 97.8%

OrganizationalLeadership 100%

Source: South Texas College Research & Analytical Services

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StudentProfile

0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0% 70.0% 80.0% 90.0% 100.0%

Ethnicity

Gender

FT/PT

92.9%

57.0%

65.0%

4.4%

43.0%

35.0%

2.7%

StudentProfile

Part‐time

MaleFemale

HispanicWhiteOther/Unknown

AsofFall2016Source:SouthTexasCollegeResearch&AnalyticalServices

Full‐time

StudentProfileFall2016


GenderandAgeDemographicInformation 748studentsenrolledinBachelorProgramsfortheFall2016

Female57%

Male43%

Gender

18‐24

25‐34 35‐44

45‐54

55+

Age

Age18‐24 25%25‐34 46%35‐44 20%45‐54 8%55+ 2%

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NewBachelorofScienceinNursingHybridOnline

PendingApproval

Application toTexasHigherEducationCoordinatingBoardwillbesubmittedinFall2017forimplementationinFall2018

FirstcohortwillbeadmittedfortheFall2018semesterTheBachelorofScienceinNursing(BSN)focusesonadvancingcompetencies,skills,andvaluesneededtomeetthecurrentdemandsofthehealthcaredeliverysystem.

TheprogramisdesignedtopreparestudentsfortheBSNroleinnursingpractice,research,evidence‐basedpractice,interprofessionalcommunication,professionalism,clinicalprevention,populationhealth,leadershipandpatientsafety,managementofinformation,patientcaretechnology,andhealthcarepolicy.

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