ACTION ITEM:

Approval of New Academic Programs.

FACTS:

The University's Faculty Senate has approved the following academic programs:

MS degree program in Public Health

BS degree program in Aquatic Sciences

BS degree program in Public Policy

BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS:

Sufficient existing credentialed faculty are employed by the University for all three programs.

Less than 25% new course content is found in the bachelor level programs and will not need SACSCOC substantive change review/approval. No fee required.

MS degree program in Public Health will require a SACSCOC substantive change prospectus – fee $500.

RECOMMENDATION:

Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo recommends the Board of Regents approve the new programs as they are consistent with the University Mission, Strategic Priority 1: Objective 3 Increase Program Offerings.

MOTION:

Approve Kentucky State University's new programs:

MS degree program in Public Health

BS degree program in Aquatic Sciences

BS degree program in Public Policy