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Idaho State Board of Education

Academic/Professional-Technical Education

Notice of Intent

To initiate a

New, Expanded, Cooperative, Discontinued, program component or Off-Campus Instructional Program or Instructional/Research Unit

Indicate if this Notice of Intent (NOI) is for an Academic or Professional Technical Program

A New, Expanded, Cooperative, Contract, or Off-Campus Instructional Program or Administrative/Research Unit (circle one) leading to:

(Degree or Certificate)

For New Programs:

Dean’s signature on file 10/12/2007

Before completing this form, refer to Board Policy Section III.G. Program Approval and Discontinuance.

1. Briefly describe the nature of the request e.g., is this a new program (degree, program, or certificate) or program component (e.g., new, discontinued, modified, addition to an existing program or option).

Combine the Department of Economics, Finance and Information Systems (EFIS) and Department of Management, Marketing and Operations (MMO) into one department: The Department of Business

2. Provide a statement of need for program or a program modification. Include student and state need, demand, and employment potential. Attach a Scope and Sequence, SDPTE Form Attachment B, for professional-technical education requests. (Use additional sheets if necessary.).

The new Department of Business will bring the six (6) business majors and thirty-one (31) business faculty back into one department to facilitate integration and unified action to support the strategic competence in integrated business education. Administrative staff will include one department head, one staff member and six (6) area coordinators

The two department configuration that was approved and instituted three years ago included two (2) department heads and two (2) staff members with no area coordinators. The rationale for splitting the department into two smaller departments was to decrease the span of control for the department head. However, two-department structure posed significant challenges delivering our Integrated Business Curriculum because of coordination and communication issues. Hence, the request for reunifying the two departments back into the Department of Business.

3. Briefly describe how the institution will ensure the quality of the program (e.g., accreditation, professional societies, licensing boards, etc.).

The quality of programs in the CBE has been certified through accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) as well as academic organizations such as the International Allied Academies. In addition, the CBE received the Idaho Quality Award from the Idaho Quality Association.

The new structure will improve communication, facilitate strategic initiatives, improve development efforts, and allow us to respond more readily to stakeholder needs around the state and region.

4. Identify similar programs offered within the state of Idaho or in the region by other colleges/universities. If the proposed request is similar to another program, provide a rationale for the duplication. This may not apply to PTE programs if workforce needs within the respective region have been established.

The department is unique on the UI campus.

Other business schools in the state have departments that are similar in size and scope. Our undergraduate program offers a unique experience in the Integrated Business Curriculum (IBC). This program has gained national attention and been the recipient of several awards including the Idaho Quality Award.

Enrollment and Graduates (i.e., number of majors or other relevant data)

By Institution for the Proposed Program

Last three years beginning with the current year and the 2 previous years

Degrees offered by school/college or program(s) within disciplinary area under review

5. Describe how this request is consistent with the State Board of Education's policy or role and mission of the institution. (i.e., centrality).

The CBE provides support for the majors in the College of Natural Resources, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, as well as other colleges on campus.

6. Is the proposed program in the 8-year Plan? Indicate below.

If not on 8-year plan, provide a justification for adding the program.

8. Resources--Faculty/Staff/Space Needs/Capital Outlay. (Use additional sheets if necessary.):

n.a.

A. Expenditures

1. Personnel

2. Operating

3. Capital Outlay

4. Facilities

TOTAL:

B. Source of Funds

B. Nature of Funds

* Recurring is defined as ongoing operating budget for the program, which will become of the base.

** Non-recurring is defined as one-time funding in a fiscal year and not part of the base.

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