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faculty members cannot teach it now because of the requirements of their course loads; this set of proposals thus represents an effort by Biology to re-envision the program, driven by changing dynamics at the university.
The items passed unanimously.
16-17-11 BSS: New Courses for Minor in Intelligence Studies PSY / SOC / POS / HIS 465 Counterintelligence and Counterterrorism PSY / SOC / POS / HIS 466 Cyber-Security and Cyber-Politics PSY / SOC / POS / HIS 467 Intelligence and National Security PSY / SOC / POS / HIS 468 Terrorism and Insurgency PSY / SOC / POS / HIS 469 Radicalization PSY / SOC / POS / HIS 470 Behavioral Profiling
16-17-12 BSS: Minor in Intelligence Studies
This new minor will be an interdisciplinary program, reflective of KSU’s participation in the Bluegrass Intelligence Consortium. By passing this minor, KSU becomes a full member of the Consortium and will be able to obtain student stipends and faculty development training. It will also allow for networking with those in the intelligence community. There is a demand for this program.
President Sipes asked if the courses can all be taught by our current faculty. A guest replied that KSU does indeed have the faculty and there will be no need for new hires. The program is responsive to what we hear about the need for graduates with these skills.
A senator asked if the course descriptions on the syllabi might risk obsolescence by making reference to contemporary issues (ISIS, for example). President Sipes noted that item 3, Capsule Statement of Course Content for Catalogue is the only item that goes in the catalogue, so this should not be an issue.
The proposal passed unanimously.
16-17-13 AFE: Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture Systems
This item represents further efforts by the College of Agriculture to create certificate programs. Chair Andries noted this topic is an area of growth and that there are jobs available for those with this training. The certificate program could be undertaken even by those not in AFE. There are four courses that form the core of the program and then options for the other course. There are minimal pre-requisites for the courses.
A motion to extend time for five minutes passed unanimously.
Chair Andries noted this is a 15 hour certificate. A guest asked if we have to go through CPE for approval. VP Jackson answered that since the program takes less than a year to complete, we do not.