1. AHECB Meeting January 27, 2012

2. II. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

3. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6 NEW PROGRAM ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY- BEEBE Cynthia Moten Associate Director, Academic Affairs

4. Certificates of Proficiency & Technical Certificate in Power Sports Engines Technology Students will gain the skills to service and repair off-road recreational vehicles that include all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), golf carts, off road motorcycles, outboard motors and some turf management equipment. The program will be offered at the ASU-Searcy Regional Career Center.

5. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7 NEW PROGRAM COSSATOT COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS Cynthia Moten Associate Director, Academic Affairs

6. Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assisting The program is designed to train students for careers as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Employers in southwest Arkansas and east Texas have expressed a need for COTAs to provide services to hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes and home health agencies.

7. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8 NEW PROGRAM UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, FAYETTEVILLE Cynthia Moten Associate Director, Academic Affairs

8. Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering The biomedical engineering program is designed to prepare students for human healthcare by interfacing engineering, medical, and biological sciences. Students will focus on applications of bioengineering to prevent, detect, and treat medical conditions. Graduates will receive preparation for medical school as well as be able to succeed in the practice of engineering.

9. AGENDA ITEM NO. 9 NEW PROGRAM ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY OZARK CAMPUS Cynthia Moten Associate Director, Academic Affairs

10. Associate of Applied Science in Nursing The program is designed to give Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) the option to pursue a Registered Nurse (RN) degree. Graduates will be eligible to apply for a RN license through the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.

11. AGENDA ITEM NO. 10 ICAC REPORTS Zanette Douglas Coordinator, Institutional Certification

12. Institutional Certification Advisory Committee (ICAC) 13 Colleges and Universities – 4 New Institutions – 15 New Degree Certifications, Distance Technology Argosy University, Chicago, Illinois – 5 Initial Degrees Colorado State University – Global Campus, Greenwood Village, Colorado – 5 Initial Degrees Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.– 1 Initial Degree Western International University, Phoenix, Arizona – 4 Initial Degrees

13. – 9 Previously Certified Institutions 28 Initial Certifications American InterContinental University, Hoffman Estates, Illinois – Distance Technology, 3 Degrees Bryant & Stratton College, Orchard Park, New York – Distance Technology, 6 Degrees Colorado Technical University – Colorado Springs, Colorado – Distance Technology, 2 Degrees Columbia College, Columbia, Missouri – Distance Technology, 2 Degrees Franklin University, Columbus, Ohio – Distance Technology, 2 Degrees Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona, Distance Technology, 2 Degrees Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia – Distance Technology, 2 Degrees Norwich University, Northfield, Vermont – Distance Technology, 1 Degree, 1 Graduate Certificate Rasmussen College, Ocala, Florida – Distance Technology, 7 Degrees

14. AGENDA ITEMS NO. 11 & 12 LETTERS OF NOTIFICATION AND INTENT Cynthia Moten Associate Director, Academic Affairs

15. Letters of Notification Letters of Intent Letters of Notification Programs approved by the ADHE Director Programs must be included on the AHECB agenda prior to initiation Programs are reasonable and moderate extensions of existing certificates and degrees Letters on Intent Notification of institutional plans to offer new programs or organizational units that require Coordinating Board approval Chief academic officers and chief executive officers can comment on the proposals before consideration by AHECB

16. IV. FINANCE

17. AGENDA ITEM NO. 13 ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY OF A LOAN FOR ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY – NEWPORT (ASUN) Jackie Holloway Senior Associate Director, Institutional Finance

18. Relevant Information $2.0 million for 15 years @ a rate not to exceed 4.0% Education & General purposes Revenue Funding Sources: Tuition and Fees Proceeds will be used to fund the construction of a classroom building in Jonesboro for the Arkansas State University-Newport Technical Center Based on 14,000 gross square feet, $35,000 will be transferred annually for maintenance (14,000 x $2.50 = 35,000)

19. AGENDA ITEM NO. 14 ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY OF A BOND ISSUE FOR ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY – JONESBORO (ASUJ) Jackie Holloway Senior Associate Director, Institutional Finance

20. Relevant Information $19.64 million for 30 years @ a rate not to exceed 5.5% Auxiliary purposes Revenue Funding Sources: Net Auxiliary Revenues Proceeds will be used to acquire, construct, and equip new housing facilities including 5 Greek housing facilities, a new honors residence hall and for improvements to Kays Hall (residence hall) – new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system Based on 68,974 square feet $86,218 will be transferred to plant funds annually. (68,974 x $1.25)

21. AGENDA ITEM NO. 15 REVISED OPERATING RECOMMENDATION FOR FISCAL 2013 Jackie Holloway Senior Associate Director, Institutional Finance

22. Revised Operating Recommendation for Fiscal 2013 FY13 Operating Recommendation approved by the AHECB on Dec. 2, 2011, did not include new special language regarding the 1890 matching funds for UAPB Recommendation is amended to include 100% matching funds for the 1890 Research and Extension Program Increases the Operating Recommendation by $850,000.

23. I. EXECUTIVE

24. AGENDA ITEM NO. 5 AGENCY UPDATES Shane Broadway Interim Director

25. ADHE Employee Changes New to ADHE – Jami Fisher Agency Finance Accounting Coordinator Resignations – Forest Boles Financial Aid Program Coordinator Fisher Boles

26. YOUniveral Applications Application dates run January 1 through June 1 Last year, more than 150,000 applications were received – 70,000 were for Academic Challenge Scholarship Total to date: 9,400

27. Grapevine state data Data reported by the states in the latest Grapevine survey indicate total state fiscal support for higher education nationwide declined by 7.6 percent from FY11 to FY12 Grapevine data are collected annually as a joint project of the Center for the Study of Education Policy at Illinois State University and the State Higher Education Executive Officers (SHEEO)

28. Grapevine state data State Support Only Total State Support (Including Federal ARRA Funds) 1-Year % Change (FY11- FY12) 2-Year % Change (FY10- FY12) 5-Year % Change (FY07- FY12) 1-Year % Change (FY11- FY12) 2-Year % Change (FY10- FY12) 5-Year % Change (FY07-FY12) Alabama3.2%3.3%-12.7%-4.7%-4.6%-12.7% Alaska3.8%6.5%24.2%3.8%6.5%24.2% Arizona-25.1%-25.2%-31.9%-25.1%-29.8%-31.9% Arkansas0.1%2.4%13.5%-1.4%0.8%13.5% California a -11.8%-3.3%-12.5%-13.5%-3.6%-12.5% Colorado-4.3%44.4%-6.1%-15.4%-22.0%-6.1% Connecticut-12.2%-11.3%2.2%-12.2%-14.0%2.2% Delaware0.3%-5.9%-8.6%0.3%-12.1%-8.6% Florida-3.8%-1.2%-17.5%-12.0%-8.5%-17.5% Georgia-9.7%0.9%-5.1%-11.5%-11.2%-5.1%

29. Grapevine state data Hawaii4.7%-2.1%1.7%0.2%-7.7%1.7% Idaho-2.8%-5.2%-11.1%-4.1%-9.8%-11.1% Illinois b 12.1%9.0%25.9%12.1%5.9%25.9% Indiana-1.0%-0.8%6.4%-1.0%-2.9%6.4% Iowa-2.6%-2.5%-8.1%-2.6%-14.4%-8.1% Kansas-2.0%-1.9%-6.2%-7.0%-6.8%-6.2% Kentucky1.1%1.7%-1.5%-3.4%-3.8%-1.5% Louisiana-0.2%-1.1%-11.6%-18.5%-13.6%-11.6% Maine1.1%3.7%5.1%-2.1%0.3%5.8% Maryland0.1%-0.1%10.2%0.1%-0.1%10.2% State Support Only Total State Support (Including Federal ARRA Funds) 1-Year % Change (FY11-FY12) 2-Year % Change (FY10-FY12) 5-Year % Change (FY07- FY12) 1-Year % Change (FY11-FY12) 2-Year % Change (FY10-FY12) 5-Year % Change (FY07-FY12)

30. Grapevine state data Massachusetts1.0%17.5%-8.5%-5.3%-4.8%-8.5% Michigan-12.2%-10.7%-19.3%-12.2%-13.9%-19.3% Minnesota-7.1%-9.9%-8.3%-7.1%-17.9%-8.3% Mississippi2.3%-5.2%8.5%-6.3%-10.8%8.5% Missouri c -3.1%-5.1%-5.0%-7.1%-14.3%-5.0% Montana17.2%17.8%17.9%-3.5% 17.9% Nebraska-0.9%1.0%7.3%-0.9%1.0%7.3% Nevada-14.0%19.4%-20.3%-14.0%-18.6%-20.3% New Hampshire-41.3%-40.0%-32.8%-41.3%-42.4%-32.8% New Jersey-2.5%-0.6%1.2%-2.5%-4.1%1.2% State Support Only Total State Support (Including Federal ARRA Funds) 1-Year % Change (FY11-FY12) 2-Year % Change (FY10-FY12) 5-Year % Change (FY07- FY12) 1-Year % Change (FY11-FY12) 2-Year % Change (FY10-FY12) 5-Year % Change (FY07-FY12)

31. Grapevine state data New Mexico-10.4%-15.8%-17.9%-11.6%-17.2%-17.9% New York-1.9%-2.1%2.0%-7.1%-4.9%2.3% North Carolina2.0%4.2%13.3%-1.0%0.5%13.3% North Dakota10.4% 59.5%10.4% 59.5% Ohio0.9%0.8%-8.8%-11.8%-11.6%-8.8% Oklahoma-9.6%-12.3%-8.5%-14.5%-17.5%-8.5% Oregon-4.6%-7.0%-6.7%-8.0%-13.4%-6.7% Pennsylvania-9.2%-10.1%-15.2%-13.4%-14.2%-15.2% Rhode Island3.9%2.4%-16.7%13.1%18.7%-1.3% South Carolina5.5%-7.0%-23.8%-7.5%-16.4%-23.8% State Support Only Total State Support (Including Federal ARRA Funds) 1-Year % Change (FY11-FY12) 2-Year % Change (FY10-FY12) 5-Year % Change (FY07- FY12) 1-Year % Change (FY11-FY12) 2-Year % Change (FY10-FY12) 5-Year % Change (FY07-FY12)

32. Grapevine state data South Dakota-3.1%-4.1%0.4%-8.7%-9.6%0.4% Tennessee-15.0%-5.4%-6.3%-15.0%-14.8%-6.3% Texas3.1%0.5%13.2%3.1%-4.4%13.2% Utah4.6%6.1%1.5%-0.8%-2.2%1.5% Vermont-6.2%-5.7%2.3%-6.4%-5.4%2.7% Virginia-4.6%-6.0%-12.4%-14.7%-9.9%-12.4% Washington-14.5%-13.4%-16.5%-14.5%-18.6%-16.5% West Virginia8.8% 17.7%1.7%2.1%17.8% Wisconsin-20.9%-15.4%-1.1%-20.9%-15.4%-1.1% Wyoming-2.4%9.2%21.4%-12.7%9.2%21.4% Totals-4.1%-1.9%-3.8%-7.6%-7.5%-3.8% State Support Only Total State Support (Including Federal ARRA Funds) 1-Year % Change (FY11-FY12) 2-Year % Change (FY10-FY12) 5-Year % Change (FY07- FY12) 1-Year % Change (FY11-FY12) 2-Year % Change (FY10-FY12) 5-Year % Change (FY07-FY12)

33. Governor’s Proposed Budgets