BAS State Review Recommendations for MDC BAS–SM Proposal

Item # / Task/Recommendation from State / Comments/Response (Brief) / Page/Location
November 2008
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
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COVER SHEET
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EVALUATION CRITERIA
A. / EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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B. / DESCRIPTION OF PLANNING PROCESS AND TIMELINE FOR IMPLEMENTATION
No recommendations for this section; however, recommendations for the time line chart are below
1. / Time Line Chart
1) Include more detail in the time line chart for activities prior to June 1, 2008 (date of submission of letter of intent to DOE). The current chart does not include main points of the planning process or MDC Board of Trustees approval.
2) Refer to Division of Community Colleges as DCC (no longer DCCWE). Delete reference to FBOG, which did not participate on the baccalaureate review team. / Revised chart begins on pages11-13. / Revised chart begins on page 11
C. / ANALYSIS OF WORKFORCE NEEDS/DEMANDS FOR BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM
1. / Much of the need for this degree is couched in the terms of “potential” positions. For example, references to “potential” are stated on page 14, last paragraph and page 16, first two paragraphs. Need data is not firm, for example: On page 15, under the heading Workforce Data, MDC mentions that there are 33 different occupations in Region 23 that “may” be served by a BAS in supervision and Management. Rectify by providing specific information, including evidence. / As management and supervision positions are not limited to a single industry, the degree is not limited to specific occupations. We have included evidence of occupations that can be served by the BAS. / Pages: 14, 15
2. / On page 16, under Workforce Data, the proposal cites that 67.5% of the job vacancies in the region require education and training, with high school diploma and bachelor’s degree being the most frequently citied educational requirements. There is no indication as to the breakdown in these vacancies. What’s driving the 67%? Please clarify. / Page: 15
3. / On page 15, MDC cites the growth rates for supervisory jobs in the region. They range from a growth rate of near zero (0.18%) to about 3.5%. There is no indication as to whether the region’s supply has been able to keep up with these relatively modest demand growth rates. Please clarify. / Page: 16
4. / MDC states on page 17 (second paragraph) that the “demand for trained supervisors is steadily increasing and transcending many industries.” Can you provide support for that statement? / Pages: 16, 17
(Tables 5 and 6)
5. / Please comment on whether a training program for employees (management certification) would be possibility, rather than a bachelor’s degree program. / Page: 19
Appendix: L-1
6. / In regard to the employer survey, the proposal notes that there is desire on the part of the employers to hire supervisors with a bachelor’s degree. There is no indication as to whether the employers are currently having difficulty filling those positions with qualified applicants. Please clarify. / Pages: 18, 19
7. / While MDC has a high minority enrollment, would FIU (the SUS Institution in the area) have similar demographics, given Miami-Dade County’s demographics? Please provide details. / Page: 27
8. / On page 27, the proposal notes that “the majority of students in the School of Business obtain an A.A. and continue their education towards a bachelor’s degree.” Has MDC pursued an articulation agreement in that area? / Page: 30
Appendices: N-1, N-2
9. / Does not appear that a strong effort was made to engage the four year institutions in the area (page 29). They were informed in writing in the middle of July. Have any “reach-outs” for partnerships occurred? Document. / Page: 30
Appendices: N-1, N-2
D. / ALIGNMENT WITH K-20 GOALS AND STRATEGIC IMPERATIVES
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E. / ACADEMIC CONTENT AND CURRICULUM
1. / On page 34, the last paragraph states that the lower division is 60 credit hours. Not all A.S. degree programs are 60 credits, so there may be some variance in the lower division credits. Suggestion is to state that there would potentially be variance in the number of credit hours in the lower division due to the variety of A.S. /A.A.S. majors that could apply to this degree program, but that 60 credits would be used for admittance to the upper division, and the upper division will contain 60 credits. / Page: 35
2. / The review team suggests that the curriculum portion on pages 121-128 in the Appendix would be more helpful and easier to reference if it were moved to section E. / Now located in both the Narrative & the Appendices. / Page: 38
3. / Reviewers did not see the spelled out version of ACBSP before the occurrence of the timeline chart on page 13, but may have missed it. If not spelled out, please do that. Reviewers did see this spelled out at the top of page 43. / The chart is the first time it is mentioned and it is already spelled out on the chart. / Pages: 11, 12
4. / There may be a discrepancy between the required GPA for graduation requirements between page 37 (under Additional Information) and page 42, Table 29, Graduation Requirements. Please clarify and/or revise. / Page: 39
F. / ASSESSMENT OF CURRENT AND ANTICIPATED RESOURCES TO DELIVER THE PROGRAM
1. / Has MDC previously consulted with the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) about an interest in seeking accreditation through their Association? ACBSP is noted in Table 30 as an anticipated resource (page 45). / Pages: 12, 53
G. / PROPOSED ENROLLMENT, PERFORMANCE, AND BUDGET PLANS
1. / On page 138- The Enrollment, Performance, and Budget Plan should begin with projected 2009-10 instead of projected 2008-09. The college should align the narrative and the Budget Plan for consistency. / The budget narrative was changed to reflect the updates to the budget form. Changes made on pages 50, 51-56. / Pages: 50, 51-56
Appendix: W
2. / On page 47, “Sources of Funds”-MDC reported the tuition at $86.74 per credit hour. The tuition established for 2008-09 is $69.40 per credit hour. On page 138, Part V.A.3., the Resident Student Fee is reported at $84.50 per credit hour. The College should recalculate Part V.A.3. The Budget Plan student fee revenue should not include the financial aid improvement and activity and service fees. Please revise as appropriate. / Page: 54
H. / ACCREDITATION PLAN
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I. / PLAN OF ACTION IN CASE OF PROGRAM TERMINATION
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J. / APPENDICES
Other Reviewer CommentsTerms and Conditions of Program Continuation (page 49):
1. / Refer to Chancellor of Community Colleges, and delete reference to Workforce Education. Delete the reference to Chancellor, Board of Governors. / Page: 56