PROGRAM CHANGE PROPOSAL

1. DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE: Creation of a minor in Interdisciplinary Intelligence Studies.

2. STARTING WITH: FALL 2017

3. EXPLANATION AND JUSTIFICATION FOR REQUESTED CHANGE:

Six new interdisciplinary intelligence-related courses are being created so that BSS can offer a minor in Interdisciplinary Intelligence Studies, pursuant to full participation in the Bluegrass Intelligence Consortium. Participation in the Consortium will offer numerous benefits to KSU students and faculty, including free attendance at workshops and colloquia, opportunities to network with potential employers, opportunities for students and faculty to present their research at a state-wide venue, funding for student research and faculty development, and other benefits. (Additional information about the Bluegrass Intelligence Community Center of Academic Excellence and the Intelligence Consortium may be found at http://bgsiccae.eku.edu/).