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Doctorate of Nursing Practice Program Proposal
Dr. Thierstein also asked Dr. Sandra Holmes, Interim Chair of the College of Nursing and Dr. Constance Hendricks (Visiting Presidential Scholar, Auburn University) to present the program proposal for the Doctorate of Nursing Practice.
Dr. Hendricks stated that KSU has been granted Level 5 status from the Southern Association of Colleges and Universities (SACS) which allows KSU to offer a limited number of doctoral programs. KSU proposes to offer a Doctorate of Nursing Practice Program focusing on advanced clinical practice with emphasis upon gerontology and applied research. The emphasis upon gerontology is very relevant as individuals are living longer. The Kentucky Board of Nursing has approved the program plan and has given KSU 18 months to provide a detailed proposal and approval from the Council on Postsecondary Education's (CPE) is pending, though KSU received letters of endorsement from other Kentucky public universities with schools of nursing.
KSU's proposal anticipates program implementation beginning Fall 2014. The program will be an online program with a minimum of five (5) students. Students are expected to complete the program in 72 hours or 9 semesters. Program faculty will include a Program Director and two other faculty members (with doctoral credentials). The students will complete their clinical preparation in a location near their residences.
Tuition will support the new program, though there will be some initial startup costs. These costs may be supported through KSU's HBCU grants (Title 3 and Title 7). The program is expected to become self-sustaining by Year Four.
Action: Motion was made by Regent Whitehead and seconded by Regent Williams to approve the Doctorate in Nursing Practice program request. The motion passed 7-1. Regent Jeter-Davis voted against the motion.
Bylaws Committee:
Regent Whitehead stated that the Bylaws Committee met on February 24, 2014 to review additional changes to the bylaws. The committee will meet again to review additional changes. No action items were reported.
Executive Committee:
Regent Bearden presented the Executive Committee report. The Executive Committee met on February 24, 2014. No action items were reported.
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