Regulation: 8.009 Educational Sites Richard Stevens September 16, 2010 www.flbog.edu

8.009 Educational Sites The proposed regulation addresses the establishment, reclassification, relocation, or closing of branch campuses, centers, special purpose centers, instructional sites, and special purpose sites. UBOT regulations must address international sites and sites located in other states.

Proposed Changes Revised typology to reduce categories Revised approval process to incorporate university boards Criteria for proposals to establish a new educational site Revised policy for approval of lower-level courses Monitoring of implementation and periodic viability reviews

Concerns From Universities Typology will change status of some sites Proposal criteria too prescriptive Lower-level course offerings Reviews and monitoring requirements Approval of existing sites 1. Approval of existing sites 2. Typology 3. Proposals 4. LL course offerings 5. Reviews and monitoring This one gives you an opportunity to verbally answer a question we received from several universities: will current sites be grandfathered in or will universities have to go through the approval process? .Typology This one is an example of an issue that needs a little more work, but isn’t controversial: fine-tuning the classification scheme. This one is an area in which we need guidance. Does the Board expect to see the same type of information in each university’s proposal and do they want each board of trustees to make decisions based on the same type information? If so, we need to provide specific guidance in either the regulation or incorporate by reference a proposal format. This issue is one in which we need guidance. You know that issue. This is also an area in which we need guidance. Does the Board want to ensure that each permanent site is reviewed at least every seven years to determine the site’s progress against defined program goals and, if appropriate for the site, enrollment goals, or do members want to leave the monitoring/review schedule and methodology to the individual boards? A part of this one is also the annual monitoring of enrollment for branch campuses and instructional centers to determine a plan of action if enrollment falls below the minimum for three consecutive years.

Elements of Proposal Accountability Needs Assessment Academic Programs Administration Budget and Facilities Student Services Monitoring of implementation This section of the proposed regulation will provide the criteria that must be addressed in any proposal to establish a new educational site. University boards are free to add additional criteria.

Lower-Level Course Approval Limited number lower-level courses Agreement with local college OR BOT approval of a proposal Full range of lower-level courses BOT approval of proposal AND Board of Governors approval of proposal This is a substantive change from existing policy that requires Board of Governors approval to offer any lower-level courses off of the main campus. It provides needed flexibility to the universities to offer lower-level courses needed for specific degree programs which may not be available from the local college. It retains Board of Governors oversight and approval for the establishment of a four-year campus environment.

2010 Site Map UWF FSU UNF FAMU LEGEND UF Main Campus Branch Campus Instructional Center Special Purpose Center Special Purpose Site Branch Campuses are primarily aligned with geographic service areas and population distribution. Centers and Special Purpose Centers are more dispersed, reflecting statewide missions, legislative mandates, and unique opportunities. Instructional Sites are not shown, but exist throughout the state for some universities. UCF NOTES: Locations are approximate. Centers near main campus are not shown. Centers and sites in close proximity may not be duplicated. Instructional sites are not shown because they are of short duration. Out-of-state locations are not shown. USF NCF FAU FGCU FIU SOURCES: Educational Sites Inventory Data Request, 2010, and Board staff research.

2010 Site Map UWF FSU UNF FAMU LEGEND UF Main Campus Branch Campus Instructional Center Special Purpose Center Special Purpose Site Statewide and Regional Access historically addressed through service area concept. Regional service areas were aligned with community college districts in support of 2+2. Assigned in Continuing Education regulation and BOR Courses Outside of Service Area policy (COOSA). COOSA primarily addressed conflicts concerning Instructional Sites, but was never codified. UCF NOTES: Locations are approximate. Centers near main campus are not shown. Centers and sites in close proximity may not be duplicated. Instructional sites are not shown because they are of short duration. Out-of-state locations are not shown. USF NCF FAU FGCU FIU SOURCES: Educational Sites Inventory Data Request, 2010, and Board staff research.