1. Developing Baccalaureate Programs (2010) Dr. Mollie F. DeHart District Director, Office of Academic Programs Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus, Room 1448 mdehart@mdc.edu 305.237.3731305.237.3715

2. 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.

3. Timelines/Submission Dates for 2010 1.Letter of Intent: No later than October 22, 2009.Letter of Intent 2.Baccalaureate Proposal: No later than January 21, 2010.Baccalaureate Proposal: Refer to the Baccalaureate Proposal Timeline 2010Baccalaureate Proposal Timeline 2010 http://www.mdc.edu/asa/BaccalaureateProposalDocs/Baccalaureate%20Proposal%20Development%20and%20Timeline%202010.pd f

4. Baccalaureate Proposal Development Establish Design Committee andDesign Committee I.Prepare Letter of Intent and supporting documentation using instructions in following link: http://www.mdc.edu/asa/BaccalaureateProposalDocs/LETTER%20OF%20INTENT%20and%20Supporting%20Do cumentation.pdfLetter of Intent http://www.mdc.edu/asa/BaccalaureateProposalDocs/LETTER%20OF%20INTENT%20and%20Supporting%20Do cumentation.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.pdfProposal http://www.mdc.edu/asa/BaccalaureateProposalDocs/Baccalaureate%20Proposal%20Evaluation%20Criteria.pdf

6. Step I: http://www.mdc.edu/asa/BaccalaureateProposalDocs/LETTER%20OF%20INTE NT%20and%20Supporting%20Documentation.pdf

7. 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.

8. Cover Sheet (Supporting documentation to be submitted with LOI) http://www.mdc.edu/asa/BaccalaureateProposalDocs/LETTER%20OF%20INTENT%20and%20Supporting%20Documentation.pdf 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

9. 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%20Doc umentation.pdf http://www.mdc.edu/asa/BaccalaureateProposalDocs/LETTER%20OF%20INTENT%20and%20Supporting%20Doc umentation.pdf –Limit 1200 words.

10. 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%20Supp orting%20Documentation.pdf http://www.mdc.edu/asa/BaccalaureateProposalDocs/LETTER%20OF%20INTENT%20and%20Supp orting%20Documentation.pdf

11. 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?Limited Access If yes, complete the following form and include it in the appendix for consideration –Is there a Statewide Articulation Agreement for the proposed program?Statewide Articulation Agreement REFER TO INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FOLLOWING LINK: http://www.mdc.edu/asa/BaccalaureateProposalDocs/LETTER%20OF%20INTENT%20and% 20Supporting%20Documentation.pdf http://www.mdc.edu/asa/BaccalaureateProposalDocs/LETTER%20OF%20INTENT%20and% 20Supporting%20Documentation.pdf

12. Appendices (con’t) 3. Enrollment, Performance, and Budget Plan Enrollment, Performance, and Budget PlanEnrollment, 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 http://www.mdc.edu/asa/BaccalaureateProposalDocs/LETTER%20OF%20INTENT%20and%20Supporting %20Documentation.pdf

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

14. Cover Sheet (Supporting documentation to be submitted with Proposal http://www.mdc.edu/asa/BaccalaureateProposalDocs/Baccalaureate%20Proposal%20Evaluation%20Criteria.pdf 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

15. 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.

16. 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

17. “How to” INSTRUCTIONS

18. Information/Assistance For step-by-step assistance: Review: Steps to Develop a New Baccalaureate Program at MDCSteps 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 program 2.Select a degree: BAS or BS GUIDELINES/POLICIES/ PROCEDURES Guidelines: –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 Instruction https://www.mdc.edu/policy/ Procedure: –Miami Dade College Manual of Procedures Chapter 8=Procedure 8150 https://www.mdc.edu/procedures/#8

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

20. RESOURCES

21. 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 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.dochttp://www.fldoe.org/cc/Educators/word/cc_bach_limited_access_form.doc Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP Codes ) http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2002/cip2000/ http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2002/cip2000/

22. More Links Other State Sites –Florida Academic Counseling & Tracking for Students (FACTS) http://www.facts.org/ http://www.facts.org/ –Statewide Course Numbering System (SCNS) http://scns.fldoe.org/http://scns.fldoe.org/ –Florida Senate & House http://www.leg.state.fl.us http://www.leg.state.fl.us

23. Even More Links –Labor Market Statistics http://www.labormarketinfo.com/ http://www.labormarketinfo.com/ Miami Dade College Catalog http://www.mdc.edu/catalog http://www.mdc.edu/catalog –Bloom’s Taxonomy http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/bloom.html http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/bloom.html –Guidelines for Board of Trustees Agenda Items –http://www.mdc.edu/asa/documents/BoardItems Guidelines.ppthttp://www.mdc.edu/asa/documents/BoardItems Guidelines.ppt

24. CASSC FORMS

25. CASSC Forms: Where do I find CASSC forms: http://www.mdc.edu/asa/forms.asp#curriculum 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 http://www.mdc.edu/asa/documents/119BS-BASProgramSheetForm.doc

26. IMPLEMENTATION

27. 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

28. OFFICE OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Dr. Pamela Menke, Associate Provost pmenke@mdc.edu 305.237.3037 Dr. Mollie F. DeHart, District Director mdehart@mdc.edu 305.237.3731 Karen Hodges, Curriculum Specialist khodges@mdc.edu 305.237.7479 Julian Chiu, Curriculum Specialist jchiu@mdc.edu 305.237.3138 Alan Lopez, Instructional Developer/Web Designer alopez6@mdc.edu 305.237.3810