CAAL

710/7/20/20/2004

Agenda Item 1

COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND LICENSING

Minutes of July 7September 14, 2004

Members Present Staff Present

Ms. Deloris Oliver Dr. Vermelle Johnson, Acting Chair
Mr. Miles Loadholt
Ms. Cynthia Mosteller
Ms. Deloris Oliver
Dr. Bettie Horne
Ms. Cynthia Mosteller / Ms. JoAnn Biga
Ms. Camille Brown
Ms. De’Nitra Brown
Ms. Julie Carullo
Members Absent
Dr. Bettie HorneDr. Vermelle Johnson
Mr. Miles Loadholt / Ms. Renea Eshleman
Mr. Charlie Fitzsimmons
Dr. Nancy Healy
Dr. Lynn Kelley
Dr. Gail Morrison
Dr. Mike Raley
Dr. Donald Tetreault
Ms. Shayne Watts
Dr. Tajuana Massie
Guests present
Dr. Margaret Amick, South University. Diane Brandstadter, State Tech Board
Mr. David AvRutich, School of the Building ArtsDr. J.Ralph Byington, USC-Aiken / Dr. Gail Morrison
Dr. Donald Tetreault
Ms. Shayne Watts
Dr. Kathleen Cegles, MUSCMs. Betty Boatwright, SC State
Dr. Cynthia Brown, Lesley UniversityDr. Denis Cioffi, George Washington University
Mr. Robert S. Carr, Charleston School of LawMr. Mike Gross, Trident Tech
Dr. Katherine Hawkins, Trident TechMs. Renee Connolly, USC-Columbia
Dr. Jim Hudgins, State Tech Board
Cheryl Cox, State Technical College System
Mr. Richard Gershon, Charleston School of Law
Dr. Rew Godow, Lowcountry Graduate Center
Ms. Denise Hammon, Lesley University
Mr. John Henson, Lesley University
Ms. Karen Jones, Winthrop University
Dr. Spike Metts, The Citadel,
Dr. Jim Payne, SC State
Mr. Alex Sanders, Charleston School of Law
Dr. Robert Schemel, South University
Dr. Gordon Smith, USC-Columbia
Dr. Les Sternberg, USC-Columbia
Dr. Rita Teal, South Carolina State
Dr. Aileen Trainer, USC-Columbia
Mr. Bill Wilkes, School of the Building Arts
Ms. Sammie Wright, SC StateMs. Kaye Koonce, Trident Tech
Dr. David Morrisette, MUSC
Ms. Susan Norton, Trident Tech
Dr. Maryann Parson, USC
Dr. Rita J. Teal, S.C. State
Dr. Mary Thornley, Trident Tech
Dr. Becki Truckey, MUSC
Dr. Valerie T. West, MUSC

Ms. OliverDr. Johnson called the meeting to order at 10:0540 a.m. . and s tated that she was substituting as Chair of the Committee because Dr. Johnson had a medical emergency in her family. She thanked the staff for their hard work with the agenda items. She also thanked Dr. Festa for his support of the Committee. She then asked that everyone present introduce themselves. She also announced that the meeting was being held in accordance with the standards of the Freedom of Information Act.

1.  Consideration of Minutes of Meeting of April 22July 15, 2004

Dr. Johnson requested a motion to accept the Minutes for the CAAL meeting which was held on April 22July 15, 2004.. Dr. Morrison stated that Dr. Rayburn Barton from USC-Beaufort was omitted from the list of attendees. There being no other corrections, tThe Minutes of April 22July 15, 2004 were approved as circulated.

2. Consideration of New LicenseBudget Request from the Review Board, Research Centers of Excellence/Endowed Professorship Program

At a. Charleston School of Law

Dr. JohnsonMs. Oliver’s request, Dr. Morrison asked Dr. Morrison to iintroduced the item, stating . Dr. Morrison called upon Msthat during the 2002 legislative session, the South Carolina General Assembly passed the South Carolina Research Centers of Economic Excellence Act. With an annual allocation of up to $30 million in SC Education Lottery Account, to be matched on a dollar-for-dollar basis with non-state funds, this competitive grants program awards funds to South Carolina’s three research universities to establish Endowed Professorships in areas that will enhance economic opportunities for the state’s citizens. She stated that the competitive application process encourages collaboration among the three research institutions and with other higher education institutions in the state. Funding decisions are made by a twelve-member Research Centers of Excellence Review Board, three members of which are appointed by the Governor, the President Pro Tem of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House, respectively with the three research university presidents serving ex-officio without vote. Legislation requires that the Commission on Higher Education must staff the program.

Dr. Morrison stated that the budget includes funds for the website, conferences, and an audit committee. Ms. Mosteller asked what the purposes of the program’s public relations component are and about the conferences. Dr. Morrison replied that the program is set up on a matching dollar-for-dollar basis. She said that the conference is to invite prominent business people in and out of the state to find potential donors. In response to Ms. Mosteller’s question concerning the amount of the budget allocated to CHE, Dr. Morrison stated that there are three staff people working with the program and all must record their time spent on the program. Dr. Horne asked what the rules are for distribution of lottery funds. Dr. Morrison replied that lottery legislation stipulates annually how lottery funds will be allocated. Allocations can change each year. She stated that currently the legislation stipulates that the first priority for expenditure of lottery funds is student scholarships. Other programs are funded only after this priority item is fully funded. . Eshleman to present the agenda item. Ms Eshleman stated that this is a follow-up on the initial licensure request by the Charleston School of Law. She stated that a team of examiners and the Commission staff visited the Charleston School of Law. The Charleston School of Law is requesting approval for courses to begin this Fall. Ms. Eshleman then called upon the representatives from the Charleston School of Law to make comments. Judge Alexander Sanders thanked the Commission for bringing the team of experts from around the country to review the Law School. He said that the Charleston School of Law has gained useful information to improve the law school from the site visit. He stated that he believes that the new law school will produce lawyers that who will bring positive aspects to South Carolina and the law profession. Mr. Gershon, Dean of the Charleston Law School, stated that 940 applications have been received for the Fall 2004 class and they offered enrollment to 300 applicants. They have received commitment from 123 full- time students and 45 part-time students. He stated that the school will meet its 125 enrollment expectation. Mr. Gershon reported that the median LSAT of applicants who applied was 153. The national median is only 150.

Without further discussion, approval was moved (LoadholtHorne) and seconded (Mosteller), and the committee voted to commend favorably to the Commission approval of of licensure for a three-year period for the Charleston School of Law to offer a program leading to the Juris Doctor provided that 1) no “unique cost” or other special state funding be required or requested; 2) the institution discontinue advertising and enrolling students into the program if it becomes apparent that it is unable to meet its timeline to gain ABA accreditation; and 3) in the event that the school, or its officers or agents, should make an attempt to cause the school to become a part of the College of Charleston or any other public institution, the license granted to the school shall be made null and void and immediately revoked.

the Budget Request from the Review Board of the Research Centers of Excellence/Endowed Chairs Program.

b. Charleston School of Building Arts

Dr. Morriosn Morrison requested that Ms. Eshleman present the agenda item. Ms. Eshleman stated that this request is for approval to advertise and enroll students beginning in September 2004 for classes beginning in Fall 2005. This program’s purpose is to meet the need for more skilled construction workers in historic and modern building applications. Ms. Eshleman asked Mr. AvRutick if he had any comments about the program. Mr. AvRutick said that this will be the only program of this type in the country. He stated that France has had an established program for 600 years. The US Department of Labor had fundedhas recently awarded a $2.5 million grant to, which has not yet been announced officially, to support educational purposes in this field. Ms. Mosteller asked if the curriculum involves historical buildings located in Charleston. Mr. Avrutick responded that the presentation of the historical architecture will be an intergral part of the program.

Without further discussion, approval was moved (Oliver) and seconded (Mosteller) and the Committee voted to commend favorably to the Commission approval of licensure for the Charleston School of Building Arts to advertise and enroll students for classes to begin in Fall 2005 provided that 1) no “unique cost” or other special state funding be required or requested; 2) The Charleston School of Building Arts submit to the Commission updated material to document compliance with the licensing requirements and the recommendations shown in Attachment 2 (attached); and 3) a team visit the Charleston facility in 2005 to confirm compliance with the conditions of licensing.

3. Consideration of License Renewal: Lesley UniversityNew Program Proposals

a. A.H.S., Emergency Medical Technology, Trident Technical College

Dr. Morrison stated that this proposal has been submitted by several technical schools. She stated that South Carolina Health and Environmental Control Department has adopted new national standards. She stated that in order to meet those national standards students wishing to be certified in Emergency Medical Technology need to have more education hours. She explained that although a continuing education program will provide these hours, students tend to prefer a degree program, both because they have a more meaningful sense of accomplishment with an associate degree and because they are eligible to receive financial aid if they are enrolled in an academic degree program. Dr. Morrison asked Ms. Eshleman to present the agenda item. Ms. Eshleman stated that Lesley University has been licensed in this state for approximately 10 years. She stated that several consultants reviewed the materials, spoke with current students, and took conducted student surveys. She stated that the M.Ed. degree in Computers in Education and the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with specializations in 1) Creative Arts and 2) Literacy: Language, Reading, and Writing are not teacher certification programs, but teachers can use the degree for an increase in pay. The classes are held on the weekends to fit the schedules of students who usually work full-time jobs during the week. Lesley wants to work more closely with the school districts. Ms. Mosteller commented that Lesley Unversity has a good rapport with the Commission and that the idea of working with the school district is excellent. Ms. Eshleman stated that the Commission has on-going communication with Lesley and that Lesley has to provide a yearly report to update actions of the institution. Ms. Mosteller stated that she is aware of the educational problems of school districts along the I-95 corridor and asked if there are any institutions offering programs in that area. Dr. Morrison stated that programs appealing to in-service teachers are not amiable available through some stretches along the I-95 corridor, in traditional formats.

Without further discussion, approval was moved (Mosteller) and seconded (Oliver) and the Committee voted to commend favorably to the Commission the approval of Trident Technical College’s A.H.S. degree program, with a major in Emergency Medical Technology, to be implemented in September 2005. renewal of the license for Lesley University for five years, subject to staff approval of facilities as they are developed, and grant to Lesley University authority to offer two programs leading to the M.Ed. degree in Computers in Education and the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with specializations in 1) Creative Arts and 2) Literacy: Language, Reading, and Writing.

b. B.P.S., Culinary Arts, Trident Tech

Dr. Morrison introduced the program and stated that Trident Technical College is following procedure to be approved by the Southern Association of College and Schools (SACS). Dr. Horne asked if there is a need to “approve” this program as the staff paper recommends, since legislation already has mandated the program. Dr. Morrison responded that even though state legislation has approved the program the institution cannot receive regional accreditation to operate it without the approval of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). In turn, SACS will not approve it if the Commission has not already approved it. Dr. Morrison opened the floor to comments from any representatives from Trident Technical College. Dr. Thornley, President of Trident Technical College, gave a brief summary of the program. Dr. Horne then asked why the proposal started at the General Assembly and did not follow traditional procedure by going through CHE. Dr. Thornley replied that it did not go through regular channels because when Johnson and Wales decided to leave the Charleston area General Assembly representatives from the Lowcountry saw this as economic development crisis. Ms. Mosteller stated that the program has her full support if there is assurance that this is a single mission of a two-year college desiring to become a four-year institution. Dr. Horne stated that she agreed with Ms. Mosteller’s concerns because the B.P.S. in Culinary Arts program might influence other two-year colleges to try to become four-year institutions. Dr. Thornley stated that the legislation does not permit any other two-year institution to become a four-year institution. Dr. Horne also asked why the College is requesting approval now instead of waiting for the outcome of the lawsuit. Dr. Thornley replied that the College cannot wait until the lawsuit is settled, because Johnson and Wales is leaving Charleston in Fall 2006 and that fact will leave an unfilled void.

With no more discussion, approval was moved (Mosteller) and seconded (Oliver) and the Committee voted to commend favorably, to the Commission Trident Technical College’s program leading to the Bachelor of Professional Studies (B.P.S.) degree, with a Major in Culinary Arts, with special state funding, to be implemented in Fall 2006, provided that:

·  the Supreme Court of South Carolina upholds the constitutionality of the Life Sciences Act of 2004, and provided further that

·  Trident Technical College certify to the Commission on Higher Education ratification of articulation agreements as described in this review with Greenville and Horry-Georgetown technical colleges’ associate degree programs in culinary arts.

Further, the Committee adopted the following statement and recommends that the Commission approve it for inclusion with the recommendation: