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2007-06-08 Agenda AGENDA MEETING OF THE UTAH STATE BOARD OF REGENTS TO BE HELD AT UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH OLPIN STUDENT UNION June 8, 2007 Utah State Board of Regents Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education Board of Regents Building, The Gateway 60 South 400 West Salt Lake City, Utah 84101-1284 STATE BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH OLPIN STUDENT UNION June 8, 2007 Agenda 7:30 a.m. - BREAKFAST MEETING – STATE BOARD OF REGENTS, 9:00 a.m. UNIVERSITY OF UTAH BOARD OF TRUSTEES, Parlor A 9:00 a.m. - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 9:15 a.m. Saltair Room Welcome and overview 9:15 a.m. - MEETINGS OF BOARD COMMITTEES 10:45 a.m. ACADEMIC, CTE AND STUDENT SUCCESS (PROGRAMS) COMMITTEE Regent Katharine B. Garff, Chair West Ballroom ACTION: 1. Utah Valley State College – Bachelor of Science Degree in Biotechnology Tab A 2. Utah Valley State College – Associate of Applied Science Degree in Mechatronics Technology Tab B 3. Salt Lake Community College – Associate of Applied Science Degree in Engineering Technology Tab C CONSENT: 4. Consent Calendar, Programs Committee Tab D A. University of Utah – Discontinue Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Degrees in Communication Skills B. Weber State University – Community Involvement Center C. Southern Utah University – Center for Applied Research and Advanced Technologies INFORMATION: 5. Information Calendar, Programs Committee Tab E A. Utah State University i. New Specialization in Speech-Language Pathology within the Ph.D. Program in Disability Disciplines ii. Combination of all Bachelor of Science Degrees in the Department of Animal, Dairy, And Veterinary Sciences into a Single Degree with Four Emphases iii. Name change for the Western Region SARE Program B. Southern Utah University – Name Changes 6. Chief Academic Officers’ Report on Concurrent Enrollment Tab F FINANCE, FACILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE Regent Jerry C. Atkin, Chair Saltair Room ACTION: 1. USHE – Proposed Presidential Salaries for 2007-2008 Tab G 2. University of Utah – Campus Master Planning Process Tab H 3. University of Utah – Approving Resolution, Research Facilities System Revenue Bonds, Tab I Series 2007A (383 Colorow Way Building Acquisition Project) 4. University of Utah – Statement of Responsibilities and Code of Conduct, Trustee Disclosure Tab J Statement, Conflict of Interest Policy 5. Dixie State College – Building and Property Purchase Tab K CONSENT: 6. Consent Calendar, Finance Committee Tab L A. USHE – 2006-2007 Final Work Program Revisions B. USHE – 2007-2008 Initial Work Program C. USHE – 2007-2008 Budget Implementation Reports D. USHE – Money Management Reports E. UofU and USU – Capital Facilities Delegation Reports INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: 7. USHE – Impact of Information Technology Tab M 8. USHE – Update of Employee Health Plans Tab N 9. USHE – Legislative Auditor General: A Performance Audit of Compliance with UMIFA Tab O 10. Utah State University – Report on Sale of Buildings Approved by Regents’ Executive Committee Tab P STRATEGIC PLANNING AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE Regent James S. Jardine, Chair West Ballroom ACTION: 1. Proposed Revisions to Policy R513, Tuition Waivers for Dependents of Military Personnel Who Die Tab Q in the Line of Duty 2. Proposed Revisions to Policy R512, Determination of Resident Status Tab R INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: 3. Minority Task Force Reports (University of Utah and Weber State University) Tab S 4. Chief Academic Officers’ Report on Concurrent Enrollment (Tab F) 5. Communication and Messaging Strategies Tab T 6. Legislative Update Tab U 10:45 a.m. - REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF REGENTS 12:00 noon Saltair Room 1. General Consent Calendar Tab V 2. Reports of Board Committees Programs Committee – Tabs A - F Finance Committee – Tabs G - P Planning Committee – Tabs Q - U 3. Report on UCAT’s Role and Mission Tab W 4. Resolutions of Appreciation 5. Report of the Commissioner 6. Report of the Chair 12:00 noon - LUNCHEON MEETINGS 2:00 p.m. (Buffet in Ballroom) STATE BOARD OF REGENTS (EXECUTIVE SESSION) – Parlor A Chief Academic Officers – West Ballroom Business Officers – Collegiate Room Others – Center Ballroom ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Projected times for the various meetings are estimates only. The Board Chair retains the right to take action at any time. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify ADA Coordinator, 60 South 400 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84180 (801-321-7124), at least three working days prior to the meeting. TDD # 801-321-7130. May 30, 2007 MEMORANDUM TO: State Board of Regents FROM: Richard E. Kendell SUBJECT: Utah Valley State College – Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Effective Fall 2007 – Action Item Issue Utah Valley State College requests approval to offer a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biotechnology effective Fall Semester 2007. This program was approved by the institutional Board of Trustees on April 12, 2007. Background The Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology was reviewed by the Program Review Committee (PRC) and determined to be sufficiently developed to come before the full Board on the ‘Abbreviated Track’ as per Regents’ policy R 401-7.1.4.1. This means that the UVSC Letter of Intent demonstrated sufficient academic quality, considerable employer demand, and the recipient of a $628,700 appropriation from the Utah Legislature to begin the program. In addition, the proposed program would serve Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) students who completed their AAS degree in Biotechnology or an AS with a Biotechnology pre-major. SLCC was also a recipient of an equal appropriation. Utah Valley State College (UVSC) has developed a vibrant sciences program with growth in biology, chemistry and physics and continues to cultivate the life science industries in Utah County. To serve the community, the College developed a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology that would prepare graduates for immediate employment in industries requiring laboratory knowledge and skills and for graduate education. In addition, UVSC and Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) have partnered so that the proposed program would be taken to SLCC’s West Jordan campus and made available to SLCC associate degree graduates who want to earn a baccalaureate in Biotechnology. The program would subsequently be offered on UVSC’s campus while it continues on the SLCC West Jordan campus. The legislative appropriation will enable UVSC to build the Biotechnology program. While new faculty will be added over the next five years, both colleges already have Ph.D. prepared faculty who are qualified and capable to begin the program. An administrative assistant and academic advisor will be added. UVSC reported that within Salt Lake and Utah Counties there are between 1,200 and 1,800 jobs available for Biotechnology graduates and the need will continue to grow. Additionally, no other Utah institution offers a BS in Biotechnology although the University of Utah and Utah State University have related graduate and professional programs should graduates from the proposed program decide to pursue additional education. The proposed program has the potential to provide technical, hands-on science education to SLCC graduates and UVSC students thereby contributing to the preparation of the workforce. Policy Issues Officials from the other USHE institution were supportive of the proposal. No policy issues were raised. Commissioner’s Recommendation The Commissioner recommends that the Regents approve Utah Valley State College’s request to offer a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology effective Fall 2007. ______________________________ Richard E. Kendell, Commissioner REK/PCS Attachment 2 3 Academic, Applied Technology. And Student Services Committee Action Item Request to Offer the Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Utah Valley State College Prepared for Richard E. Kendell by Phyllis C. Safman May 30, 2006 Section I: The Request Utah Valley State College requests approval to offer a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biotechnology effective Fall Semester 2007. This program was approved by the institutional Board of Trustees on April 12, 2007. Section II: Program Description Complete Program Description The proposed Biotechnology degree is designed primarily to serve two groups of students: (1) those that have completed an Associate of Science Degree pre-major in Biotechnology at Salt Lake Community College and who desire to continue their studies and complete a BS in Biotechnology; and (2) students at Utah Valley State College who wish to complete a BS in Biotechnology. The proposed program has been designed in consultation with local industry leaders and is consistent with Biotechnology programs at similar institutions outside of Utah. The Biotechnology program differs from the more traditional biology degree in that it requires significantly greater time in hands-on laboratory experience. Students in this program will be trained to use many state of the art biochemical and biological procedures and instruments currently in use in research and in life science industries. The objective of this degree program is to produce graduates who have both theoretical and practical training that allows them to be competitive and proficient applicants in the Biotechnology market and prepares them for post-graduate programs across the country. Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) provides an AAS Degree in Biotechnology and an AS Degree with a
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