Agenda for the State’S Public Higher Education System

NOVEMBER 15, 2017 Kansas Board of Regents Wichita State University Rhatigan Student Center 1845 N. Fairmount Wichita, KS 67260

2017-2018 Dave Murfin, Chair Dennis Mullin, Vice Chair

KANSAS BOARD OF REGENT MEMBERS: Joe Bain Shane Bangerter Ann Brandau-Murguia Bill Feuerborn Dennis Mullin Dave Murfin Zoe Newton Daniel Thomas Helen Van Etten

FORESIGHT 2020 A Strategic Agenda for the State’s Public Higher Education System

1. Increase higher education attainment among Kansas citizens

2. Improve alignment of the state’s higher education system with the needs of the economy

3. Ensure state university excellence

FORESIGHT 2020 A 10-Year Strategic Agenda for the State’s Public Higher Education System

Foresight 2020 is a 10-year strategic agenda for the state’s public higher education system. Originally adopted by the Kansas Board of Regents in 2010, updated in 2012, and modified in 2015, the plan sets long-range achievement goals that are measurable, reportable, and ensure the state’s higher education system meets Kansans’ expectations.

Find each year’s progress report at: kansasregents.org/foresight 2020.

INCREASE HIGHER EDUCATION ATTAINMENT IMPROVE ECONOMIC ALIGNMENT

Aspirations Aspirations  Increase to 60 percent the number of Kansas  Respond to business and industry expectations adults who have earned a certificate, associate or for graduates and ensure all technical programs bachelor’s degree by 2020. meet expectations of quality.  Achieve a ten percentage point increase in  Reduce workforce shortages in select high-demand retention and graduation rates by 2020. fields by increasing the number of certificates and degrees awarded, including in science, technology, Measures engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.  Number of certificates and degrees awarded by universities, community and technical colleges Measures  Attainment Model progress  Percent of graduates employed and average  Graduation rates: 4/5/6-year rates for universities wages in Kansas, by award level and 2/3/4-year rates for community and  Number of certificates and degrees awarded in technical colleges selected high-demand fields, and progress  First to second year retention rates at universities, made on special state initiatives community and technical colleges  Summary findings from latest K-TIP Report,  Student Success Index rates providing systemwide analysis of all approved  Comparison of state demographics with higher postsecondary CTE programs, by program education participation levels, including  Percent of certificates/degrees awarded in STEM fields race/ethnicity, Pell Grant eligibility, and age  Comparison of postsecondary attainment in Kansas to the nation, by age groups ENSURE STATE UNIVERSITY EXCELLENCE  Adult Education: participation, percent served among working-age adults in Kansas without a high school Aspiration diploma or its equivalent, and percent transitioning  Improve regional and national reputations of to postsecondary within 3 years of enrollment state universities.  Number of adults with college credit but no certificate or degree who are returning to Measures complete a certificate, associate/bachelor degree  Comparison to peers for each of the six state  Seamless Transition: total number of courses universities on established metrics approved for guaranteed transfer and number of  Private giving to universities Reverse Transfer degrees awarded systemwide  Total research dollars awarded, highlighting federal research dollars (as percent of total) and specific industry support secured  University Excellence Profile: select rankings, Composite Financial Index, and assessment of economic impact

BOARD GOALS 2017-2018 Approved by the Kansas Board of Regents

BOARD GOALS

1. To increase opportunities for high school students, the Board will form a Concurrent Enrollment Program Taskforce to identify opportunities to expand concurrent enrollment in the state. The final report will be delivered to the Legislature at the beginning of the 2018 session.

2. The Board will study ways to simplify the undergraduate admission application process with a specific focus on Qualified Admissions precollege curriculum course requirements.

3. The Board will support the expansion of the Apply Kansas: College Application Month campaign to additional high schools to provide more students, including low-income and first-generation students, with the opportunity to apply to college.

4. The Board will designate the Council of Business Officers to collaborate on new approaches to gain greater efficiency.

5. The Board will hire a new president at Fort Hays State University.

November 15, 2017 Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item Page Meeting Information and Schedule … … … … … … … … … … … 1 Board Agenda … … … … … … … … … … … 5 Minutes of Previous Meeting … … … … … … … … … … … 8 Wednesday Consent Agenda … … … … … … … … … … … 24 Wednesday Discussion Agenda … … … … … … … … … … … 55 Other Agendas Board Academic Affairs Standing Committee … … … … … … … … … … … 112 Board Fiscal Affairs and Audit Standing Committee … … … … … … … … … … … 119 Governance Committee … … … … … … … … … … … 120 System Council of Presidents … … … … … … … … … … … 123 Council of Presidents … … … … … … … … … … … 126 System Council of Chief Academic Officers … … … … … … … … … … … 131 Council of Chief Academic Officers … … … … … … … … … … … 135 Resources Board Meeting Schedule … … … … … … … … … … … 141 Deadlines for Agenda Item Submission … … … … … … … … … … … 141 Board of Regents Committee Listing … … … … … … … … … … … 142

November 15, 2017 Meeting Information & Schedule

MEETING INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE

Unless noted, all meetings take place at the Rhatigan Student Center at 1845 N. Fairmount, Wichita, Kansas, 67260 in the meeting room indicated. Addresses for offsite meetings can be obtained by contacting the Kansas Board of Regents office at 785-430-4240.

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Time Committee/Activity Location

8:30 am - 9:15 am System Council of Chief Academic Officers RSC Olive Room 261

9:15 am or Adjournment Council of Chief Academic Officers RSC Olive Room 261

9:00 am - 10:00 am Governance Committee RSC Spencer Room 264

10:15 am - 11:50 am Fiscal Affairs & Audit Standing Committee RSC Lucas Room 265

10:30 am - Noon Academic Affairs Standing Committee RSC Meeker Room 238

10:00 am - 10:30 am System Council of Presidents RSC Herrman Room 262

10:30 am or Adjournment Council of Presidents RSC Herrman Room 262

Noon - 1:15 pm Council of Faculty Senate Presidents RSC Smoky Hills Room 258

Noon - 1:00 pm Students’ Advisory Committee RSC Ashton Room 257

Lunch RSC Shocker ’70 Football Noon - 1:15 pm Board of Regents & President Flanders Room 202 Lunch Noon - 1:15 pm Morrison Hall Room 109 Council of Chief Academic Officers

1:30 pm Board of Regents Meeting RSC Beggs Ballroom 305 Experimental Engineering Dinner 6:00 pm Building Board of Regents and President Flanders Lobby

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MEETING AGENDA

The Kansas Board of Regents will meet in the Rhatigan Student Center at 1845 N. Fairmount, Wichita, Kansas, 67260.

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

I. Call To Order Regent Murfin, Chair A. Approve Minutes September 20-21, 2017 Meeting p. 8

II. Introductions and Reports A. Introductions B. Report from the Chair Regent Murfin, Chair C. Report from the President & CEO Blake Flanders, President & CEO D Report from System Council of Presidents President Barwick E. Report from Council of Presidents Chancellor Girod F. Report from Council of Faculty Senate Presidents Brian Lindshield G. Report from Students’ Advisory Committee Jack Ayres H. Report from the Community Colleges President Barwick I. Report from the Technical Colleges President Schears J. Report from the University CEOs

III. Standing Committee Reports A. Academic Affairs Regent Bangerter B. Fiscal Affairs & Audit Regent Mullin C. Governance Regent Murfin

IV. Approval of Consent Agenda A. Academic Affairs 1. Act on Request for Approval for a Master of Science in Jean Redeker, p. 24 Athletic Training – KSU VP, Academic Affairs

2. Act on Request for Approval for a Bachelor of p. 33 Interdisciplinary Studies with a Major in General Studies – ESU

3. Act on Request for Approval for a Master of Science in p. 37 Global Supply Chain Management – WSU

4. Act on Request for Approval to Seek Accreditation p. 46 from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs – WSU

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5. Act on Request for Approval for Degree and Certificate Scott Smathers, p. 48 Programs for the Following: VP, Workforce Development a) Kansas City Kansas Community College – Technical Certificate in Biomanufacturing b) Labette Community College – Associate of Applied Science and Technical Certificate A & B in Welding c) Salina Area Technical College – Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing

B. Retirement Plan 1. Approve Fund Investment Line-Up Changes in the Julene Miller, p. 52 Board’s Mandatory Retirement Plan General Counsel

V. Consideration of Discussion Agenda A. Academic Affairs Regent Bangerter 1. Act on Request for Approval for a Bachelor of Science Jean Redeker, p. 55 in Business Administration with a Major in VP, Academic Affairs Professional Strategic Selling – KSU

B. Fiscal Affairs & Audit Regent Mullin 1. Receive FY 2019 Housing and Food Service Rate Elaine Frisbie p. 60 Adjustment Proposals Submitted by State Universities VP, Finance & Administration (First Read)

2. Amend Campus Master Plan/FY 2018 Capital Chancellor Girod p. 89 Improvement Plan and Approve Architectural Program Statement for Indoor Practice Facility – KU

C. Presentations 1. Student Experience Board Theme: Jean Redeker, p. 90  Receive an Overview of Students at the State VP, Academic Affairs; and Universities  Receive an Overview of Facilities that Improve Elaine Frisbie the Student Experience VP, Finance & Administration

2. Faculty Career Development Board Theme: Jean Redeker, p. 92  Receive an Overview of Faculty at the State VP, Academic Affairs; Universities  Receive Information from KU, WSU, and KSU Chancellor Girod; on the Delaware Cost Study President Bardo; and Provost Mason

D. Other Matters 1. Approve Regulation Amendments Lowering Fees for Julene Miller, p. 98 Renewal of Certain Private Postsecondary Institutions’ General Counsel Branch Campus Certificates of Authority to Operate in Kansas (Roll Call Vote)

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2. Act on EPSCoR Proposal Jean Redeker, p. 101 VP, Academic Affairs

3. Receive Non-Budgetary Legislative Proposals Matt Casey, p. 103 (First Read) Director, Government Relations

VI. Adjournment

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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S)

I. Call To Order Regent Murfin, Chair A. Approve Minutes

KANSAS BOARD OF REGENTS MINUTES September 20-21, 2017

The September 20, 2017, meeting of the Kansas Board of Regents was called to order by Chair Dave Murfin at 1:32 p.m. The meeting was held in the Board Office located in the Curtis State Office Building, 1000 S.W. Jackson, Suite 520, Topeka. Proper notice was given according to law.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Dave Murfin, Chair Dennis Mullin, Vice Chair Joe Bain Shane Bangerter Ann Brandau-Murguia Bill Feuerborn Zoe Newton Daniel Thomas Helen Van Etten

APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regent Newton moved that the minutes of the June 14-15, 2017 regular meeting, June 30, 2017 special meeting, and August 8-10, 2017 budget worksession and retreat be approved. Following the second of Regent Van Etten, the motion carried.

INTRODUCTIONS Chair Murfin recognized Senator Tom Hawk and Representative Sydney Carlin. President Scott introduced Pittsburg State University’s Student Government Association President, Cassandra Ngo; Unclassified Staff Senate President, Erin Sullivan; and Faculty Senate President, Amy Hite. Interim President Tompkins introduced Fort Hays State University’s Student Government Association President, Emily Brandt; University Support Staff President, Lisa Lang; and Faculty Senate President, Denise Orth. President Garrett introduced Emporia State University’s Associate Student Government President, Megan McReynolds; and Faculty Senate President, Rob Catlett. President Flanders introduced the new Director of Communications for the Board Office, Matthew Keith.

GENERAL REPORTS

REPORT FROM CHAIR Chair Murfin welcomed everyone to the first Board meeting of the year and thanked Regent Newton for her leadership last year. The Chair reported last month the Board held its annual retreat, which was productive. Throughout the retreat the Board discussed the potential barriers that students face. Potential barriers were highlighted when the Board reviewed the First Generation Taskforce’s recommendations. Chair Murfin noted three of the Board’s goals for this year, which will be adopted later in the agenda, are associated with the Taskforce recommendations and are linked to removing barriers for students. Chair Murfin thanked Regents Murguia and Bangerter and the other members of the Taskforce for all their work.

Chair Murfin stated because students and faculty are key to our universities’ mission, as themes for our Board meeting this year, he thought it would be beneficial for the Board to hear about student and faculty experiences,

8 November 15, 2017 Minutes of Previous Meeting and particularly the value of being a part of our higher education campuses. The student experience encompasses all aspects of the student lifecycle – from the first recruitment contact by the institution to the student graduating and becoming an alumnus. The faculty play an important role in the student experience as well as our institutions’ successes. Developing faculty talent in the classroom and in conducting research is important not only for our institutions but for our state. Throughout the year, Board staff will weave these themes into the monthly Board meetings.

REPORT FROM PRESIDENT AND CEO President Flanders reported that in June he received a letter from Senator Molly Baumgardner, Chair of the Senate Education Committee, encouraging the Board to create a taskforce to review potential obstacles or issues concerning concurrent enrollment of high school students. At the retreat, the Board prioritized the review of concurrent enrollment as one of its goals for the year, and asked the Kansas Department of Education and the Kansas Board of Regents Coordinating Council to serve as the taskforce to take up this issue. The Council met and spoke with Senator Baumgardner about ways to expand concurrent enrollment in the high schools. The Council also received information on how the colleges and universities are currently offering concurrent enrollment courses throughout the state. President Flanders noted the Council will continue to meet and plans to present a report to the Legislature with their findings and recommendations as requested.

President Flanders stated the Board’s Foresight 2020 Attainment Goal is to increase to 60 percent the number of Kansans who have earned a certificate or associate or bachelor’s degree and to increase the system retention and graduation rates. He noted the ACT report was released and based on the ACT benchmarks, it may be more difficult for the colleges and universities to reach their attainment goals because many students may not be as prepared for college. He reviewed the ACT breakdown for Kansas. In 2016, 74 percent of Kansas high school graduates took the ACT. Out of the 74 percent, half the students met the reading benchmark and less than half met the Math and science benchmarks.

REPORT FROM COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS President Myers presented the Council of Presidents’ report. The Council received updates from the Council of Chief Academic Officers, Council of Business Officers, Council of Government Relations Officers, Council of Student Affairs Officers, and the University Support Staff Council. The Academic Officers had a first read on several university programs and plan to conduct a conference call to have a second read of the programs. If the programs are approved unanimously by the Academic Officers on the second read, then the programs will be placed on the Council of Presidents’ agenda, the Board Academic Affairs Standing Committee agenda, and the Board’s agenda in November. President Myers reported that the Council of Presidents discussed math pathways and directed the Academic Officers to conduct surveys on their campuses to determine what programs require College Algebra and to find out what standards are required by other organizations regarding College Algebra.

The Government Relations Officers presented an update on the events associated with the upcoming legislative session. The Student Affairs Officers discussed forming a diversity and inclusion taskforce so campuses can share ideas and experiences. The University Support Staff expressed their concerns with the increasing cost of benefits, specifically health insurance. The Council of Presidents discussed the cost of health insurance and believes there needs to be more communication between the Health Care Commission and the state universities.

The Council of Presidents approved Wichita State University’s Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management. This program will be forwarded to the Board for consideration. The Council discussed the Board’s policy on the Limited Retirement Health Care Bridge and whether it should be amended to include University Support Staff. Board staff also presented proposed amendments to the Honorary Degree policy. The Council will provide staff with feedback on the proposed amendments.

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REPORT FROM COUNCIL OF FACULTY SENATE PRESIDENTS Brian Lindshield presented the Council of Faculty Senate Presidents’ report. He noted that President Flanders requested the Council review and discuss appropriate math degree requirements. The Council members plan to collect information from their universities to begin the discussion in the upcoming meetings. The faculty discussed the degrees exceeding 120 credit hours process and concluded that there is a need to coordinate between institutions. Dr. Lindshield reported that the institutions have started to implement the Credit for Prior Learning policy but questions were raised regarding procedures. To address those questions, the Council drafted language to provide guidance. He also reported that the Council discussed assigning liaisons to attend the Board standing committee meetings, similar to what the Students’ Advisory Committee started last year.

REPORT FROM STUDENTS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE Jack Ayres reported the Students’ Advisory Committee held its annual retreat in Manhattan this year. The Committee discussed ways for current students to be involved with recruiting future students into higher education. This initiative will focus on recruiting students to the entire system of higher education and not specific institutions. The students also discussed forming a diversity and inclusion taskforce, which will allow students from the universities to collaborate on these issues. Mr. Ayres reported that the students’ higher education day at the Statehouse is scheduled for February 7, 2018. The Committee’s legislative priorities this year include restoring funding to higher education, advocating for a change in the Personal and Family Protection Act that would allow for local control to implement concealed carry on the campuses, and advocating for an affirmative consent law.

REPORT FROM UNIVERSITY SUPPORT STAFF COUNCIL Carrie Fink presented the University Support Staff Council report. The Council discussed salaries and reviewed the costs associated with health insurance, retirement benefits, and tax withholding rates. The support staff are concerned with the rise in healthcare premiums and how it affects their take-home pay. The Council also discussed surveying all of the university support staff on each campus to identify other issues that are impacting them.

REPORT FROM UNCLASSIFIED STAFF COUNCIL Ashley Thomas presented the Unclassified Staff Council report. The unclassified staff have the same concerns as the university support staff regarding the rise in healthcare cost and the complexity of the State’s HealthQuest Reward Program. The Council expressed their appreciation to the Legislature for appropriating funds for an employee pay increase, but they also expressed their concerns about how the pay plan was structured. The structure has created inequities and salary compression among the state university employees. Additionally, Ms. Thomas reported that members of the unclassified staff are still concerned with concealed carry on campus.

REPORTS FROM UNIVERSITY CEOS President Myers stated methodologies for educating students have changed over the years and to accommodate these changes, Kansas State University needs to adjust its budgeting model. KSU has been working to update its model over the last several years. The new model will identify budget priorities, which will be critical since the University has had declining enrollment and state support. President Myers also reported that following the officer-involved shooting on the Georgia Tech campus, he spoke with KSU’s campus police chief regarding their procedures on how to handle a combative individual on campus and when, if ever, to use deadly force. He noted the campus police are trained in negotiation and have nonlethal force options available, like chemical spray and Tasers.

President Scott reported Pittsburg State University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice recently received full accreditation and its Teacher Education Program finished an onsite accreditation review. He noted that Regent Mullin was a guest speaker at PSU’s leadership team retreat. During the retreat, the leadership team spoke about the challenges they are facing. President Scott announced that PSU celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Kansas Technology Center, the 10th anniversary of the Polymer Research Center, and the 40th anniversary of the University.

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President Bardo stated there are many concerns on campus about health and safety issues. Nationally there is a trend on college campuses for individuals to try to suppress speech that they do not agree with. To maintain the learning environment, universities will need to address these issues. President Bardo reported that Wichita State University had a good start to the new year. The new parking garage is open and the demand for student housing is high. He also provided an update on the Wichita State University and Wichita Area Technical College affiliation. The Higher Learning Commission has conducted its review and its final report should be released in November.

President Garrett announced that U.S. News & World Report issued a study on student debt and Emporia State University was ranked second lowest in the Midwest. ESU’s average student debt level has declined over the last three years. She noted ESU was awarded a $1.2 million McNair Scholars Grant, which will be used to help undergraduate students to prepare for doctoral studies. ESU also received an Upward Bound Grant of $1.3 million. Additionally, President Garrett reported that ESU held its annual Constitution Day on campus, which allows middle school student to learn about the Constitution and noted that President Myers was the guest speaker at the event.

Interim President Tompkins reviewed Fort Hays State University’s program “The First 40 Days.” This program is used to welcome students back to campus and encourage them to get involved in different activities. Interim President Tompkins noted that the program helps with student retention because students feel more connected to the campus. FHSU recently had an IT audit conducted by Legislative Division of Post Audit, and Interim President Tompkins noted the campus will address the issues identified in the audit. The University is also conducting a review of its general education courses and is hoping to implement any changes from the review in 2019. Interim President Tompkins reported that the enrollment in the China program is up this year but obtaining immigration visas is becoming more difficult. Additionally, he gave an update on new facilities on campus.

Chancellor Girod recognized Provost Neeli Bendapudi and introduced the Interim Executive Vice Chancellor at the Medical Center, Robert Simari, and the Interim Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs on the Lawrence Campus, Reggie Robinson. Chancellor Girod spoke about the police training that is conducted at the KU Law Enforcement Training Center. The Center trains over 800 new police officers every year and offers continuing education classes to over 11,000 police officers every year. The Center’s curriculum includes training in nonlethal and lethal force. Additionally, the Chancellor reported that the Central District Project is ahead of schedule, the construction of the Earth, Energy and Environment Center is underway, and the Health Education Building on the Medical Center campus is fully operational.

BREAK The Chair called for a break at 2:49 p.m. and resumed the meeting at 3:02 p.m.

AMEND AGENDA Regent Feuerborn moved to amend the agenda to make the briefing from Moody’s the next agenda item. Regent Bain seconded, and the motion carried.

BRIEFING FROM MOODY’S HIGHER EDUCATION RATING ANALYSTS Vice President Frisbie stated that Moody’s analyzes the state universities’ financial information and provides bond ratings. She introduced the Moody’s Investors Service staff: Susan Fitzgerald, Associate Managing Director, Chris Collins, Assistant Vice President/Analyst, and Jared Brewster, Assistant Vice President/Analyst. Ms. Fitzgerald provided information on key issues affecting the financials of public institutions. Moody’s is seeing the public institutions under more financial stress as compared to the private institutions. Across the U.S., about a quarter of public institutions have a negative rating. The challenges the public institutions are facing include changes in student profiles, lower levels of state support, increased costs of employee expenses, and growing infrastructure needs. Overall for public institutions, expenses are growing and revenues are constrained. However, there are opportunities for public institutions to expand their student base by recruiting nontraditional

11 November 15, 2017 Minutes of Previous Meeting students including adult learners and first generation students. Ms. Fitzgerald noted that the credit pressure for universities has increased but over time the universities will adapt to the new environment and the pressure will decrease.

Mr. Collins reviewed how Kansas public universities compared to national public universities. Moody’s rates over 200 public universities and analyzes categories like enrollment, financial leverage, and state funding. He noted Kansas fairs well with regard to financial leverage as compared to national universities. The state’s enrollment trends mirror the national trends but the state funding of higher education has seen waning support from policy makers. Mr. Collins noted that Moody’s rates each individual university on a scale that ranges from AAA (the highest rating) to C (the lowest rating). All of the Kansas public universities are rated within the A scale (AAA, AA, or A).

STANDING COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Regent Bangerter presented the Board Academic Affairs Standing Committee Report. The Committee reviewed the University of Kansas’ Interior Architecture and Design program, which is on the consent agenda. He noted that the program was initially set at 127 credit hours but was reduced to 120 credit hours to conform to the direction the Board is moving. The Committee reviewed the Placement/Assessment Guidelines amendments, which the Board will consider on Thursday’s discussion agenda. BAASC discussed how to reduce the need for the developmental education including looking at the summertime gap between school years. Additionally, Regent Bangerter reported that BAASC will review the TEA’s request to streamline the technical program approval process at the Committee’s November meeting and that the proposed changes in the process will also be included on the Board’s November agenda for consideration.

FISCAL AFFAIRS AND AUDIT Regent Mullin reported the Fiscal Affairs and Audit Standing Committee reviewed the Committee’s workplan and agenda for the upcoming year. The Committee also discussed the fiscal items that are on the Board’s agenda including the School of Dentistry and the annual appropriations request.

GOVERNANCE Regent Murfin presented the Governance Committee report. The Committee reviewed its Charter and agenda topics for the upcoming year. Proposed changes to the ROTC regulation were reviewed, and the Committee directed staff to start the process to amend the regulation. The Committee also approved a letter responding to the Title IX Workgroup recommendations, which were presented to the Board in May.

RETIREMENT PLAN Regent Bangerter presented the Retirement Plan Committee report. Recently, the Committee issued a Request for Information (RFI) to ensure that fees and services provided by the current two-vendors (TIAA and Voya) are reasonable for the Board’s plan. At the conclusion of the RFI, the Committee decided to retain the current vendors and both companies agreed to enhance onsite education services and reduce their fees, which will save the plan participants approximately $1.6 million a year. The Committee also approved issuing a Request for Proposal for investment consulting because the current contract is insufficient to address legal issues specific to 403(b) plans. Any recommendation to change consultants will be presented to the Board for consideration. At the November Board meeting, the Committee will present recommendations for changes to the Mandatory Retirement Plan fund line-up for the Board’s consideration.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Regent Mullin moved, with the second of Regent Van Etten, that the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried. Academic Affairs

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN – KU The University of Kansas received approval to offer a Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture and Design. The overall cost to implement the program is $168,250. After implementation, the cost increases to $308,500 for the second year and $443,500 for the third year. Tuition generated by new enrollment in this program will be used to finance the development of the program and differential tuition revenues produced by new enrollment may also be used to purchase new studio furnishings and equipment.

Fiscal Affairs & Audit

FY 2018 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN TO FINISH REHEARSAL HALL AT BICKNELL FAMILY CENTER FOR THE ARTS – PSU Pittsburg State University received authorization to proceed with the completion of the Rehearsal Hall interior at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts. The estimated cost to complete the project is $900,000, which will be financed with private funds.

EXCHANGE REAL PROPERTY BETWEEN WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY AND KANSAS GAS & ELECTRIC – WSU Wichita State University received approval to move forward with a land exchange in Sedgwick County, Kansas, between Wichita State University and Kansas Gas and Electric Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westar Energy, Inc. (KG&E). The property held by WSU was appraised at $260,000 and the property held by KG&E was appraised at $86,400, making the difference in value $173,600. To make up the difference in the appraised values, KG&E buried overhead electrical lines along 21st street. Additionally, the Board Chair and Board President and CEO are authorized to execute the deed, subject to the approval of the deed and all related land transfer documents by the Attorney General, and such conveyances subject to all easements and restrictions of record.

The following are the legal description of the properties to be exchanged:

Real property located in Sedgwick County, Kansas, to be conveyed by the Kansas Board of Regents to KG&E:

A parcel of land in the Northeast Quarter of Section 11, Township 27 South, Range 1 East of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot 1, Wheatshocker Addition to Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas; thence bearing North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East along the West line of said Lot 1 for a distance of 80 feet; thence bearing North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East parallel with the West line of said Lot 1 for a distance of 6.00 feet; thence bearing North 89 degrees 39 minutes 30 seconds East, parallel with the South line of said Lot 1, for a distance of 62.00 feet; thence bearing South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, parallel with the West line of said Lot 1, for a distance of 166.00 feet to the South line of said Lot 1; thence bearing South 89 degrees 39 minutes 30 seconds West, along the South line of said Lot 1, for a distance of 142.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; said Parcel encompassing 0.53 acres, more or less (23,092 square feet, more or less).

Real property located in Sedgwick County, Kansas, to be conveyed by KG&E to Wichita State University:

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Beginning at a point 200 feet north of the southwest corner of the Northeast ¼ of Section 11, Township 27 South, Range 1 East, thence north 150 feet; thence east 80 feet; thence south 150 feet; thence west to the point of beginning. Less and except: The southernmost 6 feet of the above-described property.

SELL REAL PROPERTIES – KSU Kansas State University received authorization to sell 7.51 acres located in the Washington Marlatt Park for $120,000. The proceeds of the sale will be deposited into the University’s Restricted Fees Fund and be used for the ongoing maintenance of the Washington Marlatt Park property. The following is the legal description of the property:

A tract of land in the Southwest Quarter of Section 35, Township 9 South, Range 7 East of the 6th P.M., described as follows: BEGINNING at the Northeast corner of said Quarter Section, the East line having an assumed bearing of North 00 degrees 18 minutes East; FIRST COURSE, thence South 89 degrees 20 minutes WEST, 163.7 feet along the North line of said Quarter Section; SECOND COURSE: thence South 00 degrees 11 minutes East, 1869.4 feet; THIRD COURSE: thence South 16 degrees 56 minutes East to a point on the said East line, 300 feet North of the Southeast corner of said Quarter Section; FOURTH COURSE: thence North 00 degrees 18 minutes East along said East line to the place of beginning.

Kansas State University received approval to sell .838 acres to the KSU Foundation for the appraised value of $1,830. The proceeds of the sale will be retained in University reserves. The following is the legal description of the property:

Tract A, Kansas State University Addition, an addition to the City of Manhattan, Kansas located in Section 7, Township 10 South, Range 8 East of the 6th Principal Meridian in the City of Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, as set forth in Plat Book K, page 677 in the office of Register of Deeds of Riley County, Kansas.

Kansas State University received approval to sell 17.54 acres of land near the National Bio and Agro Defense Facility to the KSU Foundation for $2.7 million. The proceeds will be retained in University reserves. The following is the legal description of the property:

Lot 3, Kansas State University Addition, an addition to the City of Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, filed of record at the Riley County Register of Deeds office on September 16, 2010, in Book K, on Page 677.

Subject to the approval of the deeds and all related land transfer documents by the Attorney General, the Board Chair and Board President and CEO are authorized to execute the deeds for the final sale of these properties.

AMEND FY 2018 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAM STATEMENT FOR REGENTS CENTER BIOTECHNOLOGY LAB – KU The University of Kansas received approval to amend its FY 2018 Capital Improvement Plan to include the Regents Center Biotechnology Lab project at the Edwards campus. The estimated cost of the project is $995,000, which will be funded with Johnson County Education Research Triangle funds and University resources.

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AMEND FY 2018 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAM STATEMENT FOR RENOVATIONS TO WATKINS MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER – KU Approval was given to the University of Kansas to amend its FY 2018 Capital Improvement Plan to include renovation projects in Watkins Memorial Health Center. The projects include replacing all defective and non-functioning HVAC equipment and renovating the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) program space on the second floor. The estimated cost of the CAPS renovation is $250,000, which will be funded with University resources. The remaining cost of the project is $4,355,000 and it will be financed with a pre-established student fee designated for the Watkins Memorial Health Center’s facility improvements.

Other Matters

UPDATED RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING BOARD’S AUTHORITY TO EXERCISE MANAGEMENT CONTROL OVER SECURITY OF CERTAIN CLASSIFIED INFORMATION TO A SECURITY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO REFLECT NEW UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL – KU The updated Resolution transferring the Board’s authority to the University of Kansas’ Security Executive Committee was approved. The Resolution was updated to reflect KU staffing changes on the Committee.

(Resolution filed with Official Minutes)

CONSIDERATION OF DISCUSSION AGENDA

Fiscal Affairs and Audit

BOND RESOLUTION FOR DEMOLITION, RECONSTRUCTION, REDEVELOPMENT, RENOVATION, AND ADDITIONS TO ABIGAIL MORSE RESIDENCE HALL AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW RESIDENTIAL LIFE RESIDENCE FACILITY – ESU General Counsel Julene Miller introduced Emporia State University’s request for a bond resolution in an amount not to exceed $30,500,000 plus costs and reserves. The bonds will be used to finance the cost of renovating Abigail Morse Hall, demolishing Northeast and Central Morse Halls, and constructing a new residence hall. The bonds will be secured with a pledge of generally available unencumbered funds of the University, however, the University plans to use Housing System revenues to pay the debt. Regent Mullin moved to approve and to authorize the Board Chair and the Board President and CEO to execute all the necessary documents. Regent Murguia seconded, and the motion carried.

(Resolution filed with Official Minutes)

AMENDMENTS TO MEMORADUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN FHSU/AAUP – FHSU; AMENDMENTS TO MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN PSU/KNEA – PSU; NEW MEMORADUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN KSU/KAPE – KSU; AND NEW MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESU/AFSCME LOCAL 1357 – ESU Theresa Schwartz, Associate General Counsel, presented the proposed amendments to the Memorandum of Agreement between Fort Hays State University and the American Association of University Professors, the proposed amendments to the Memorandum of Agreement between Pittsburg State University and the Kansas National Education Association, the renewed Memorandum of Agreement between Kansas State University and the Kansas Association of Public Employees/American Federation of Teachers, and the renewed Memorandum of Agreement between Emporia State University and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 1357. Regent Bangerter moved to approve all four MOAs and authorized the Chair to execute them on behalf of the Board. Regent Murguia seconded, and the motion carried.

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AMEND FY 2018 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAM STATEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT OF HOREJSI FAMILY ATHLETICS CENTER – KU Nelda Henning, Director of Facilities, presented the University of Kansas’ request to amend its FY 2018 Capital Improvement Plan to include the project to replace the Horejsi Family Athletics Center. The existing facility will be razed, and the Kansas University Endowment Association will build an updated facility in its place as authorized under K.S.A. 76-757. The estimated cost of the project is $10 million, which will be financed with private gifts. The annual maintenance and operating costs will be funded with revenues collected by Kansas Athletics. The facility will be transferred to the University upon completion of construction. Regent Murguia moved to approve, and Regent Thomas seconded. The motion carried.

AMEND FY 2018 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAM STATEMENT FOR RENOVATION AND NEW FACILITIES FOR HOGLUND BALLPARK – KU Director Henning introduced the University of Kansas’ request to amend its FY 2018 Capital Improvement Plan to include the project to renovate Hoglund Ballpark. A portion of the existing facility will be razed. The estimated cost of the project is $12 million, which will be financed with private gifts and funds collected by Kansas Athletics. The Kansas University Endowment Association will renovate the building and transfer the facility to the University upon completion of construction. The annual maintenance and operating costs will be funded with revenues collected by Kansas Athletics. Regent Mullin moved to approve. Regent Murguia seconded, and the motion carried.

AMEND FY 2018 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAM STATEMENT FOR RENOVATION TO THE RV CHRISTIAN TRACK AND FIELD – KSU Director Henning presented Kansas State University’s request to amend its FY 2018 Capital Improvement Plan to add a project to renovate the RV Christian Track and Field. The estimated cost of the project is $2.5 million, which will be funded with private gifts. Regent Murguia moved to approve, and Regent Bain seconded. The motion carried.

AMEND FY 2018 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAM STATEMENT FOR RENOVATION TO TROTTER HALL CLINICAL SKILLS LAB – KSU Director Henning presented Kansas State University’s request to amend its FY 2018 Capital Improvement Plan to include the Trotter Hall Clinical Skills Lab renovation project. The estimated cost of the project is $1,768,000. It will be financed with the College of Veterinary Medicine General Fees Fund and private donations. Regent Murguia moved to approve, and Regent Van Etten seconded. The motion carried.

AMEND FY 2018 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND ARCHITECURAL PROGRAM STATEMENT FOR CRASH DYNAMICS LABORATORY – WSU Director Henning introduced Wichita State University’s request to amend its FY 2018 Capital Improvement Plan to include the construction of the Crash Dynamics Laboratory Building on the Innovation Campus. The cost of the project is approximately $7.5 million. It will be financed with a combination of restricted use funds that are generated by private industry, and federal grants. NIAR will fund future maintenance and operation costs. Regent Murguia moved to approve, and Regent Bain seconded. The motion carried.

LEASE AGREEMENT FOR MANHATTAN/K-STATE INNOVATION CENTER WITH CITY OF MANHATTAN – KSU Director Henning presented Kansas State University’s request to enter into a 15-year lease-purchase agreement with the City of Manhattan for the Manhattan/K-State Innovation Center located at 2005 Research Park Circle. The total lease cost of $5,645,000 will be paid according to the following schedule: $50,000 per year to be paid the first three years with credit being given for the first payment made on November 17, 2016 and $457,917 payable each year thereafter for the next 12 years. Lease

16 November 15, 2017 Minutes of Previous Meeting payments will be paid from KSU-IC revenues and College of Veterinary Medicine funds including Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory revenue. Regent Mullin moved to approve. Regent Newton seconded, and the motion carried.

AMEND GROUND LEASE – KSU Director Henning presented Kansas State University’s request to amend the 50-year land lease adopted in 2004 between the University and the City of Manhattan. The revised land lease will reflect the new terms and conditions associated with the lease purchase agreement between Kansas State University and the City of Manhattan for the Manhattan/K-State Innovation Center. Regent Murguia moved to approve. Following the second of Regent Mullin, the motion carried.

WSU BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ REQUEST TO APPROVE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR WSU MILL LEVY AND SPECIFIC EXPENDITURES – WSU Vice President Frisbie presented the FY 2018 mill levy budget proposed by the WSU Board of Trustees. The property tax revenues are estimated at $8.2 million, and the Trustees are proposing expenditures totaling $8,153,926 for FY 2018. Additionally, the Trustees are requesting expenditures of $5.0 million toward the construction and development of a campus recreation/wellness center at Wichita State University and $4.0 million for infrastructure costs associated with the Innovation Campus, which is a multi-year commitment of capital expenses. Regent Feuerborn moved to approve the annual mill levy, the expenditure for the the Health and Wellness Center, and the multi-year infrastructure expenditure. Regent Murguia seconded, and the motion carried. Regent Murfin abstained. The budget is as follows:

Wichita State University City of Wichita/Sedgwick County Mill Levy Budget Fiscal Year 2018 Budget

FY 2017 FY 2018 Amount of Budget Budget Change Revenues

Revenue $7,561,901 $7,853,926 $292,025 Contingent Revenue 300,000 300,000 -- Total Revenues $7,861,901 $8,153,926 $292,025

Expenditures

Capital Improvements Debt Service (Series 2013-1 Refunding) $1,512,000 $-- ($1,512,000) National Center for Aviation Training Support 800,000 800,000 -- WSU Innovation Campus 513,036 2,317,061 1,804,025 Building Insurance 20,396 20,396 -- Total Capital Improvements $2,845,432 $3,137,457 $292,025

Student Support WSU Merit Scholarship Program $3,796,333 $3,796,333 -- Graduate Urban Assistantships 50,557 50,557 -- Graduate Research Assistantships 214,156 214,156 -- Graduate Fellowships 152,423 152,423 --

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Total Student Support $4,213,469 $4,213,469 --

Economic and Community Development Interns-City/County $136,000 $136,000 -- Business and Economic Research 150,000 150,000 -- City Government Services 80,000 80,000 -- County Government Services 80,000 80,000 -- Total Economic and Community Development $446,000 $446,000 --

University Research and Support Services Organization and Development $57,000 $57,000 -- Total University Research and Support Services $57,000 $57,000 --

Contingency Contingency $300,000 300,000 -- Total Contingency $300,000 $300,000 --

Total Expenditures $7,861,901 $8,153,926 $292,025

Other Matters

SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY Vice President Frisbie stated that at the retreat the Board discussed the School of Dentistry. The current proposal is to remodel Dykes Library on the University of Kansas Medical Center campus to establish the School. Vice President Frisbie noted because of a change in the law, the Board has the authority to allocate money from the Educational Building Fund (EBF) for eligible projects, and the remodel of Dykes Library is an eligible project. Vice President Frisbie reviewed the projected cost (start-up and operational) for the School of Dentistry. Regent Thomas moved to proceed with the next steps for establishing a dental school at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas campus. Next steps include using the EBF money in an amount of up to $2.5 million to finance architectural services so that the Medical Center can seek detailed project bids for renovating Dykes Library. Regent Feuerborn seconded. The Board discussed the cost of drafting architectural plans and the current reciprocal agreement between Missouri and Kansas to exchange students. Some Regents expressed concerns about spending EBF money on architectural plans before the project has a commitment from the state. The Board also discussed the use of the EBF and agreed that an internal process needs to be developed on what capital projects will be eligible. The motion to allocate money from the EBF to finance these architectural services carried.

NAME A BUILDING – ESU President Garrett requested permission to name ESU’s new Aquatic Research and Outreach Center after Dr. Carl W. Prophet. Regent Newton moved to approve, and Regent Bain seconded. The motion carried. The facility will be named the Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center.

GRANTING OF HONORARY DEGREE – KSU President Myers nominated Mr. James “Jim” Richardson to receive an honorary doctorate degree, which will be conferred at the December 2017 Graduate School Commencement. Regent Van Etten moved to approve, and Regent Feuerborn seconded. The motion carried.

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UPDATE ON THE BIOSECURITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE (BRI) SECURITY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES – KSU President Myers presented an update on the activities of the Biosecurity Research Institute (BRI) Security Executive Committee. This Committee’s members include the President, Provost, Vice President for Research, and the Facility Security Officer. It meets twice a year to review projects that require security clearance. KSU has been awarded four research contracts and has the potential to secure two more. The research is primarily focused on biological and agricultural security.

UPDATE ON THE KU SECURE RESEARCH FACILITY’S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES – KU Chancellor Girod presented an update on the KU Secure Research Facility. The Security Executive Committee is authorized by the Board to manage, control, and supervise all classified information. This Committee includes the University Chancellor, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, Vice Chancellor for Research, Vice Provost for Administration and Finance, and the Faculty Security Officer. The Chancellor noted that KU is building a national security lab, which will increase KU’s ability to secure classified research projects.

RECESS The Chair recessed the meeting at 4:55 p.m.

RECONVENE The Chair reconvened the meeting at 9:31 a.m. on Thursday, September 21.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Dave Murfin, Chair Dennis Mullin, Vice Chair Joe Bain Shane Bangerter Bill Feuerborn Zoe Newton Daniel Thomas Helen Van Etten

MEMBER ABSENT: Ann Brandau-Murguia

ANNOUNCEMENT President Flanders thanked Kansas State University for loaning their art to the Board Office. He also noted during the summer the office had several cosmetic updates including adding a collaboration space. He thanked Nelda Henning for all her work on transforming the office.

REPORTS

REPORT FROM SYSTEM COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS President Barwick presented the System Council of Presidents’ report. The Council reviewed the proposed Board Goals and received a progress update on the Data Advisory Group. This group is evaluating all the data collections and determining how those efforts can be streamlined and simplified. Additionally, the Council discussed the federal government’s rescinding of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

REPORT FROM THE COMMUNITY COLLEGES President Barwick presented the community colleges’ report. On behalf of the community colleges, he thanked the Board for allowing the colleges to participate in the discussions at the retreat. He then highlighted programs offered at the different community colleges.

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REPORT FROM THE TECHNICAL COLLEGES President Schears presented the report for the technical colleges. Flint Hill Technical College and Emporia State University recently partnered to welcome incoming students back to Emporia. Salina Technical College recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Army National Guard to provide academic training for students serving in the National Guard. President Schears noted four Kansas technical colleges were recognized by the Chronicle of Higher Education annual almanac as being in the top 25 in graduation rates. The colleges are ranked against other two-year publicly funded technical and community colleges in the nation. President Schears also thanked the Board for including them in the discussions at the retreat.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Regent Newton moved, with the second of Regent Feuerborn, that the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried.

Other Matters

ADMINISTRATION OF STATE GRANT AUTHORITY Authorization was given to the Kansas Postsecondary Technical Education Authority to continue to administer the grants associated with the Kansas Technology Innovation and Internship program. The TEA will provide the Board with updates on the grants as they occur.

CONSIDERATION OF DISCUSSION AGENDA

Academic Affairs

REVISIONS TO PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT FUNDING GUIDELINES Jean Redeker, Vice President for Academic Affairs, presented proposed revisions to the Board’s Performance Agreement Funding Guidelines. The Board Academic Affairs Standing Committee determined the current guidelines do not provide enough flexibility and do not recognize the individual characteristics of each institution. The Committee recommended awarding new funding based on four funding tiers (100 percent, 90 percent, 75 percent, and 0 percent). Vice President Redeker noted that the new guidelines will also allow institutions that qualify for 0 percent, 75 percent, and 90 percent funding to present evidence to request moving up a funding tier for the following year. The Committee would review these requests and determine if the institutions qualify for the next tier of funding. Regent Feuerborn moved to approve, and Regent Van Etten seconded. The motion carried. The new funding tiers will go into effect for the 2017 academic year.

(Performance Agreement Funding Guidelines filed with Official Minutes)

Fiscal Affairs and Audit

BOARD’S HIGHER EDUCAITON UNIFIED APPROPRIATION REQUEST FOR FY 2019 Elaine Frisbie, Vice President for Finance and Administration, introduced the Board’s proposed Higher Education Unified Appropriation Request for FY 2019. At the August budget workshop and retreat, the Board received information and discussed the different institutional and sector budget requests. The Board discussed its priorities and simplifying its message. The Regents concurred that the restoration of the FY 2017 allotment is the Board’s top priority. The Board then discussed how the other requests should be included in the unified request and whether institutions should advocate for the other requests. Following discussion, Regent Murfin moved to approve making the restoration of the four percent allotment the Board’s top priority. Regent Bangerter seconded, and the motion carried. Regent Newton moved to include in the narrative of the Board’s budget request the funding for the Excel in CTE Initiative and Emporia State University’s School of Nursing as the second tier requests and then the other institutional and sector requests as the third tier. Regent Van Etten seconded. It was

20 November 15, 2017 Minutes of Previous Meeting clarified that institutions may advocate for the items included in the narrative of the Board’s budget request but the restoration is the system’s top priority. The motion carried.

(Summary List filed with Official Minutes)

Governance

BOARD MEMBER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS General Counsel Miller presented a summary of reported items from the Board Member Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statements. The following disclosures were made:

1. One Regent will serve on the governing board of an institution that is coordinated by the Board:  Regent Van Etten will serve as the Kansas Board of Regents appointee to the Board of Regents of Washburn University pursuant to statutory requirement. 2. One Regent has reported service on the governing board of a non-controlled affiliated corporation of an institution that is governed by the Board:  Regent Murfin serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Kansas University Endowment Association, a non-controlled affiliated corporation of the University of Kansas. 3. One Regent has reported service on an advisory board of an institution that is regulated by the Board.  Regent Murguia serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Missouri-Kansas City, an out-of-state public institution that has a certificate of approval from the Board to operate within the State of Kansas. 4. Two Regents have reported service on advisory boards of institutions governed by the Board:  Regent Mullin serves as a member of Kansas State University’s College of Business Advisory Council, which is a sounding board for the Kansas State University business program.  Regent Murfin serves as a member of the University of Kansas School of Business Board of Advisors. 5. Two Regents have reported an Interest in an entity that has entered a contract or transaction with an institution that is coordinated by the Board for the performance of services:  Regent Bangerter owns and operates a law firm (Bangerter Law, P.A.), which has provided legal services to Dodge City Community College in the past and may do so for that or other institutions in the future.  Regent Bain is a 40% shareholder and Vice President of a law firm (Cure & Bain, P.C.) that provides legal representation to Northwest Kansas Technical College. 6. Two Regents have reported an Interest in entities that have entered a contract or transaction with an institution that is governed by the Board:  Regent Murguia is the executive director of a not-for-profit organization (the Argentine Neighborhood Development Association) that regularly partners with the University of Kansas Medical Center to support the mission of the Association.  Regent Murfin has an ownership interest in two companies (MWCB, LLC; BGC Developers, LLC) that have one or more construction or real property related contracts with Wichita State University or its affiliated corporations, and three companies (Executive Airshare, LLC; Gladiators, LLC; and Air Capital Flight Line, LLC) that have one or more working relationships with the University of Kansas, Kansas State University and Wichita State University or their affiliated corporations.

Regent Bangerter moved to approve the continued service of Board members serving on the boards listed above, conditioned on each member’s recognition that their duty is first to the Board of Regents, and for the Regents named in 5 and 6 above, they are to excuse themselves from participating on behalf of the Board in matters involving or related to the contract or transaction. Regent Van Etten seconded, and the motion carried. Regent Murfin abstained.

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Other Matters

REPORT FROM KANSAS POSTSECONDARY TECHNICAL EDUCATION AUTHORITY Scott Smathers, Vice President of Workforce Development, presented the Kansas Postsecondary Technical Education Authority (TEA) Report. At the last meeting, the TEA received information on the training that occurs at the Kansas Center for Career and Technical Education and approved awarding Flint Hills Technical College a State Innovative Technology Internship Grant. The TEA discussed its strategic priorities including military articulation, the reauthorization of Carl D. Perkins, and the data collection and program review process. The TEA also discussed assigning members to the two-year institutions, which will increase communication between the Authority and the colleges.

BREAK The Chair called for a break at 10:45 a.m. and resumed the meeting at 10:55 a.m.

KANSAS PLACEMENT/ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES Vice President Redeker introduced Regena Aye, a member of the Placement Assessment Policy Committee. Dr. Aye stated that this Committee was tasked by the Developmental Education Work Group to draft Kansas Placement/Assessment Guidelines. The Committee recommends having standardized assessment test options statewide, which will increase consistency among colleges and reduce the number of over- or under-placed students. The Guidelines also standardize cut-off scores for placement in developmental education courses. The Board discussed developmental education, and it was noted that in September 2013, the Board received a set of recommendations from the Developmental Education Work Group for redesigning developmental education across the system. Regent Bangerter wants the Board Academic Affairs Standing Committee to review the Work Group’s recommendations. Regent Van Etten moved to approve the Kansas Placement/Assessment Guidelines. Regent Feuerborn seconded, and the motion carried.

(Kansas Placement/Assessment Guidelines filed with Official Minutes)

AMEND AGENDA The Chair amended the agenda to make the Board Goals the next item.

BOARD GOALS FOR 2017-2018 At the August retreat, the Board discussed goals for the upcoming year. Regent Newton moved to approve, and Regent Van Etten seconded. The motion carried. The following Board Goals were adopted:

2. The Board will study ways to simplify the undergraduate admission application process with a specific focus on Qualified Admissions precollege curriculum course requirements.

4. The Board will designate the Council of Business Officers to collaborate on new approaches to gain greater efficiency.

5. The Board will hire a new president at Fort Hays State University.

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BREAK The Chair called for a break at 11:20 a.m. and resumed the meeting at 11:25 a.m.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE VARIOUS BOARD COMMITTEES AND THE WASHBURN BOARD OF REGENTS Regent Bangerter moved to approve the appointments to the various Board committees and to the Washburn Board of Regents. Regent Mullin seconded, and the motion carried.

(List of Members filed with Official Minutes)

ADJOURNMENT The Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:26 a.m.

______Blake Flanders, President and CEO David L. Murfin, Chair

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REPORTS AND CONSENT AGENDA

III. Standing Committee Reports A. Academic Affairs Regent Bangerter B. Fiscal Affairs & Audit Regent Mullin C. Governance Regent Murfin

IV. Approval of Consent Agenda A. Academic Affairs 1. Act on Request for Approval for a Master of Jean Redeker, Science in Athletic Training – KSU VP, Academic Affairs

Summary Universities may apply for approval of new academic programs following the guidelines in the Kansas Board of Regents Policy Manual. Kansas State University has submitted an application for approval to add a Master of Science degree in Athletic Training. The proposing academic unit has responded to all the requirements of the program approval process. Board staff concurs with the Council of Presidents and the Council of Chief Academic Officers in recommending approval.

Criteria Program Summary 1. Program Identification Master of Science Athletic Training CIP 51.0913 Anticipated Date of Implementation August, 2020 2. Academic Unit College of Human Ecology, Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics, and Health 3. Program Description The proposed MS in Athletic Training will serve students on the K- State campus as a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited program. This program represents a degree change from the CAATE Accredited Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. The Athletic Training Strategic Alliance (Board of Certification, Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, National

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Athletic Trainers’ Association, and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Foundation) recently announced that the entry-level professional degree that has been offered at the bachelor’s degree level must transition to the Master of Science degree level prior to the fall term of 2022. The proposed program will have 2 admission paths; a five-year degree admission and a post-Baccalaureate admission. Once admitted into the proposed M.S. in Athletic Training program, the students from both pathways will be placed into a single cohort. Incoming first-year students in the fall of 2017 will be the last undergraduate athletic training cohort to be eligible for acceptance into the current accredited B.S. in Athletic Training program. This curriculum will provide theoretical and clinical experience in the five professional practice domains of Athletic Training: injury/illness prevention and wellness protection, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate and emergency care, treatment and rehabilitation, and organizational and professional health and well-being. Graduates will use research, innovative methods, and evidence-based healthcare practices with their clients in secondary schools, colleges and universities, hospitals, clinics, industry, military, and the performing arts. 4. Demand/Need for the Kansas State University currently offers an undergraduate Athletic Program Training Program in the College of Human Ecology and Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health, accredited by the CAATE. This program was accredited in 2004 and has remained in good standing with CAATE. The Athletic Training program has experienced high enrollments over the past decade, and its popularity has required an enrollment cap to ensure the students’ needs are being met. A survey of the current undergraduate students majoring in Athletic Training from the College of Human Ecology in at Kansas State University was conducted to evaluate interest in the M.S. in Athletic Training Program. The survey responses (50 total responses) showed that of the Freshman pre-professional phase students (12 responses) and the professional level students admitted into the program (38 responses), 84% would pursue the M.S. in Athletic Training degree (40 students).

4. Demand/Need for the There are currently no accredited M.S. in Athletic Training programs Program (continued) in the state of Kansas and, due to increased accreditation requirements, the number of accredited programs in Kansas and in bordering states will continue to decrease. Therefore, student enrollment in Athletic Training will likely increase due to the reduced number of accredited programs in the region. 5. Comparative While there are no CAATE accredited entry-level Master of Science /Locational Advantage Athletic Training professional degree programs in Kansas, there are 13 CAATE accredited bachelor degree programs in the state; three of these programs are on Academic Probation with CAATE (Benedictine College, Bethany College, and Tabor College), and Benedictine and Bethany are voluntarily withdrawing their accreditation. Sterling College is seeking a

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degree change from the bachelor degree to a master’s degree, and the University of Saint Mary is seeking new accreditation. It is anticipated that there will be continued attrition of the nine remaining Kansas professional programs still in good standing with CAATE, as well as attrition of other institutions in bordering states that are unable or are unwilling to transition their existing AT Programs from the bachelor level professional degree to the master level professional degree. Specifically, of the nine Kansas CAATE accredited AT Programs in good standing with CAATE, only five institutions have program directors and or clinical coordinators who have a terminal degree. Of these five programs, K-State has the largest reported number of students graduating from its program. As of May 22, 2017, the three-year aggregate of graduating students and the annual number in each graduating class (2013-14, 2014-15, and 2015-16) are as follows for these five programs (note: the total for the three years appears first, followed by a graduation number for each of the three years reporting): Kansas State University 70 (22, 24, 24); Fort Hays State University 16 (Unknown); Sterling College 26 (9, 5, 12); University of Kansas 39 (9, 15, 15); and Wichita State University 11 (6, 3, 2). Of the remaining schools in Kansas, the number of reported graduates from the program are: Bethel 7 (2,3,2); Emporia State University 11 (6,3,2); Southwestern College 5 (2,2,5); and Washburn 22 (8,7,7). 6. Curriculum A three-year, 99-semester credit hour pre-professional program precedes the 51-semester credit hour professional program for this 5-year Master of Science in Athletic Training degree (for a total of 150 semester credit hours). The curriculum for the pre-professional program includes introductory courses in biology, athletic training, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, statistics, physics, and nutrition, among others.

Pre-Professional Program Year 1

Fall Expository Writing I ENGL 100 3 Principles of Biology BIOL 198 4 Basic Nutrition FNDH 132 3 College Algebra MATH 100 3 Intro Athletic Training FNDH 120 2 Intro Athletic Training Lab FNDH 121 1 SEM. TOTAL 16

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6. Curriculum (continued) Spring General Psychology PSYCH 110 3 110/111 Gen. Chem & Lab/Chem I CHM 4 or 210 Behavior Basis or Phys Act KIN 220 4 Public Speaking I COMM 106 3 Foundation of Human Ecol GNHE 210 1 *Elective 3 SEM. TOTAL 18

Year 2 Fall Human Body OR BIOL 340 Anat. & Physiology KIN 360 8 Care and Recognition FNDH 320 3 *Elective 3 Introduction to Sociology SOCIO 211 3 SEM. TOTAL 17

Spring Princ of Macroeconomics ECON 110 3 Physiology of Exercise KIN 335 4 *Elective 3 Expository Writing II ENGL 200 3 Humanities 3 SEM. TOTAL 16

Year 3 Fall Physio of Exercise Lab KIN 336 1 Nutrition and Exercise FNDH 635 3 Humanities 3 Biomechanics KIN 330 3 *Elective 3 *Elective 3 SEM. TOTAL 16

Spring Introduction to Statistics STAT 325 3 Physics I PHYS 113 4 *Elective 3 *Elective 3 *Elective 3 SEM. TOTAL 16 *Apply for Admission to Professional Phase *Transition from UG to MS Status

Total Number of Semester Credit Hours in Pre-Professional Program: 99

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6, Curriculum (continued) Professional Program

Summer Gen Medical Assessment and FNDH 654 3 Eval Emergency Management FNDH 652 3 Research methods FNDH 775 3 SEM. TOTAL 9

Year 4 Fall Athletic Training Therapeutic FNDH 854 3 Interventions I Athletic Training Evaluation I FNDH 821 3 Pharmacology FNDH 653 3 Athletic Training Practicum I FNDH 883 2 SEM. TOTAL 11

Spring Athletic Training Therapeutic FNDH 855 3 Interventions II Evaluation II FNDH 822 3 Practicum II FNDH 884 2 Advanced Athletic Training FNDH 858 3 Lab/ Clinical Skills SEM. TOTAL 11

Summer Administration in Ath. FNDH 857 Training OR Administration in Healthcare FNDH 720 3 Organizations Ath. Trng. Externship FNDH 888 1 Practicum Practicum III FNDH 885 2 SEM. TOTAL 6

Year 5 Fall Prof Prep in A.T. FNDH 857 3 Fund Methods of Biostatistics STAT 701 OR Intro to Stat Methods STAT 703 3 Practicum IV FNDH 886 2 SEM. TOTAL 8

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Spring Research Experience in Ath FNDH 889 4 Trng Practicum V FNDH 887 2 SEM. TOTAL 6

Total Number of Semester Credit Hours in Professional Program: 51 Total Number of Semester Credit Hours for MS in Athletic Training: 150

7. Faculty Profile Fourteen graduate faculty in the Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics, and Health have been identified to support the proposed program with 6.0 FTE assigned to the program. These positions will be graduate faculty positions, and the clinical coordinator position will transition from the undergraduate program to this graduate program by August 2020. Four of the graduate faculty will be considered core faculty. The core faculty will have the following credentials: terminal degree, certified Athletic Trainer, and Licensed Athletic Trainer. The core faculty will not have teaching responsibility outside of the program. Core faculty include: Highest Tenure Name Title FTE Degree Status P. Vardiman Assoc Prof/ Director 1.0 PhD Tenured R. Thiele Asst Prof 1.0 PhD Tenure Track M. Rakestraw Instructor 1.0 PhD Non-Tenure Track; Grad Faculty Status S. Dietrich Asst Prof 1.0 PhD Tenure Track

8. Student Profile Students entering the proposed program may come from a variety of academic backgrounds who have a healthcare focus, but all will be interested in becoming a Certified Athletic Trainer. Students will be recruited for admission into the five-year option as well as into the post- baccalaureate option. Students will be required to complete an application to the M.S. in Athletic Training program, and those who meet the minimum criteria for admission also will be required to complete an on- campus interview. Students drawn to this program will be interested in focusing on decision-making skills, applying knowledge through evaluating symptoms and working with other healthcare professionals, attention to detail during both preventative and healing stages, and interpersonal skills.

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9. Academic Support No new academic support will be needed. Undergraduate and graduate students will have access to advising services provided by the core faculty members and the department undergraduate advisors. In addition to the support received from the Athletic Training staff and faculty, students also will have access to support within the Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health from the graduate student services coordinator, the graduate program director, and office staff. All students may receive support via writing workshops, student success seminars, student leadership programs, Teaching and Learning Center programs, and the Science Communication Fellows program.

10. Facilities and The proposed program classroom, faculty offices, and laboratories will Equipment be housed in the first floor of the Lafene Health Center. The Kansas State University Athletic Department-Athletic Training facilities will continue to act as supporting facilities and clinical rotation sites for the program. These facilities are located in the Vanier Family Football Complex, Bramlage Coliseum, Ahearn Field House, and Tointon Family Stadium, Lafene Sports Medicine Clinic, and Chester E. Peters Recreation Complex. There are several off-campus facilities that will continue to act as clinical sites to support the Athletic Training Program. These facilities include Manhattan High School, Nichols Chiropractic Clinic, Mathis Rehabilitation Clinic, No Stone Unturned Rehabilitation Clinic, Council Grove High School, Rock Creek High School, and Riley County High School. The KSU Athletic Training Program facilities, the on-campus and off-campus supporting facilities have sufficient capacity for the anticipated enrollment and future growth of the program. 11. Program Review, This program is reviewed by CAATE on an annual basis and Assessment, undergoes a re-accreditation and on-site evaluation every 10 years. The Accreditation proposed program will use the Assessment Plan that has been submitted with the proposal. 12. Costs, Financing No new funding is required. The College of Human Ecology and the Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics, and Health have dedicated financial resources for supporting faculty, staff, and growth within this graduate program. Total costs for the implementation year is $265,904; this includes $216,375 for salaries, $0 for new hires, $20,029 for graduate assistantships, $8,500 for administration, and $11,000 for academic support.

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CURRICULUM OUTLINE NEW DEGREE PROPOSALS KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

I. Identify the new degree:

Masters of Science in Athletic Training

Semester Credit Hours

Pre-Professional Program ………………………………….. 99 Professional Program……………………………………….. 51

Total for Masters of Science in Athletic Training …………150

The curriculum for the proposed program will provide theoretical and clinical experience in the five professional practice domains of Athletic Training:  injury/illness prevention and wellness protection,  clinical evaluation and diagnosis,  immediate and emergency care,  treatment and rehabilitation, and  organizational and professional health and well-being.

The proposed program will have 2 admission paths:  a five-year degree admission and  a post-Baccalaureate admission.

There will be a selective admission to both the five-year degree and Post-Baccalaureate degree options. Once admitted into the proposed Master of Science in Athletic Training program, the students from both pathways will be placed into a single cohort.

All students who are eligible may apply for admission to the Professional Program by submitting a completed application and participating in an on-campus interview in the spring of their third year. Admission to the M.S.in Athletic Training Program will require a minimum 3.25 GPA, completion/or current enrollment in FNDH 120 and 121 and participation in 75 hours of required observation during the FNDH 121 course.

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IMPLEMENTATION YEAR: FY 2020 Fiscal Summary for Proposed Academic Programs

Institution: Kansas State University Proposed Program: Master of Science in Athletic Training

Part I. Anticipated Enrollment

Implementation Year Year 2 Year 3

Full-Time Part-Time Full-Time Part-Time Full-Time Part-Time A. Full-time, Part- 25-30 0 50-60 0 50-60 0 time Headcount: B. Total SCH taken by all students in 775-930 1275-1530 1275-1530 program

Part II. Program Cost Projection

A. In implementation year one, list all identifiable General Use costs to the academic unit(s) and how they will be funded. In subsequent years, please include only the additional amount budgeted. Implementation Year Year 2 Year 3

Base Budget

Salaries $216,375 $220,703 $225,117 Current faculty….

$0 $0 $0 New hires……….

$20,029 $40,058 $40,058 Grad Res. Assist.

$11,000 $11,220 $11,445 Academic Support.

$8,500 $8,670 $8,843 Administration...

$255,904 $280,651 $285,463 Total Salaries….

OOE $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 Total $265,904 $290,651 $295,463 Notes: 1. All salaries include a 2% annual pay increase. 2. Salaries for current faculty (Drs. Vardiman, Thiele, Dietrich, and Morgan Rakestraw) are represented in the initial implementation year of the M.S. degree program. This represents a transition of cost from these faculty supporting the previous undergraduate program. Refer to the program narrative for information regarding these faculty and their respective time allocations. 3. Graduate research assistantships are current positions allocated for research faculty in the Athletic Training Program and will continue with the M.S. degree program. These positions are considered non-teaching positions. 4. Academic support refers to 25% of the full-time FNDH department’s academic advisor’s time – a 0.25 FTE commitment. 5. Administration refers to a 0.25 FTE commitment on behalf of the FNDH staff who will supply administrative support. 6. The $10K of OOE per year is 1/3 of the current FNDH department OOE.

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2. Act on Request for Approval for a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies with a Major in General Studies – ESU

Summary Universities may apply for approval of new academic programs following the guidelines in the Kansas Board of Regents Policy Manual. Emporia State University has submitted an application for approval to add a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies with a Major in General Studies. The proposing academic unit has responded to all the requirements of the program approval process. Board staff concurs with the Council of Presidents and the Council of Chief Academic Officers in recommending approval.

Criteria Program Summary

1. Program Identification Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Major in General Studies (GRS)

2. Academic Unit Department of Interdisciplinary Studies (DIS) Implementation Spring, 2018 CIP Code 24.0102

3. Program The General Studies major is a degree completion program designed for Description students who wish to finish a bachelor’s degree but not to seek a major in a traditional program or from one department. The degree is designed to: 1) allow such students to graduate in a timely manner after fulfilling all university graduation requirements; 2) provide a broad introduction to various subjects of the students’ choice; and 3) create engaged, generally-educated citizens who have skills appropriate for today’s rapidly changing society. This degree, housed in the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, accepts undergraduate courses from all departments on campus. The degree may be completed online as well as on campus. It is required that the student’s program of study is to be discussed with and approved by the DIS advisor.

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4. Demand/Need for The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) recently announced that of adults in the Program Kansas with some college but no degree, nearly 27% had earned between 60 and 119 credit hours when they enrolled in courses in academic year 2016-17. This cohort included 1,170 students enrolling at state universities in Kansas and is a prime audience for this major. Students leave the university without completing a degree program for a variety of reasons. Often, such students have few requirements remaining and, if a flexible degree completion program existed at ESU, many such students would have more of an opportunity to complete a degree. The GRS major will benefit those students who have only a few requirements remaining, wish to finish their degree online, and do not desire or need a traditional degree. KBOR’s Foresight 2020 strategic plan aspires “to increase to 60 percent the number of Kansas adults who have earned a certificate, associate, or bachelor’s degree by 2020” and to “achieve a ten-percentage point increase in retention and graduation rates by 2020.” In addition, KBOR recently announced that the Board will explore how to attract this audience (those with some college but no degree) back to college to complete a degree. The GRS major at ESU will be available both on campus and online and is anticipated to raise ESU graduation rates, to increase enrollment in ESU’s distance education programs, and to increase the percentage of Kansans with bachelor’s degrees. 5. Comparative Students who started but did not complete their degrees at ESU will be able to /Locational finish this degree on campus and/or online. Students from other institutions Advantage (throughout Kansas or in other states) will be able to complete this degree online.

6. Curriculum The GRS curriculum will come from departments and programs across campus, including on-campus and online courses. The degree will take advantage of past, current, and future courses in the curriculum of all campus programs. Guidelines for the GRS major completion include allowing flexibility for students to be able to complete the program with as few barriers as possible. One required course for the degree, ID492: GRS Capstone, will be supervised by faculty in the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies.

7. Faculty Profile Ellen Hansen, Ph.D., Professor of Geography in the Department of Social Sciences and Chair of the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, will serve as the coordinator for this program. Any faculty member teaching undergraduate courses at ESU will be able to contribute courses to the degree program.

8. Student Profile Students who choose to complete the GRS will come from a variety of backgrounds - - from both ESU and other institutions. For example, some may be education students who decide near the end of their degree program that they do not wish to teach. The GRS will allow them to use their content and education courses to complete a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BID) with a General Studies Major. Some will come from other programs and will decide that the major they have been pursuing is not right for them. Still others will be working professionals who did not finish their bachelor’s degree and find themselves in a position where a degree is necessary or would be helpful in advancing their careers.

9. Academic This major, housed in the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, will provide Support administrative support and student advising services. Currently, no new academic positions are required.

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10. Facilities and No new facilities or equipment will be required. Equipment

11. Program Review, The Department of Interdisciplinary Studies will be responsible for completing Assessment, program review, assessing the major and participating in accreditation at the Accreditation university level.

12. Costs, Financing No new costs are requested.

CURRICULUM OUTLINE NEW DEGREE PROPOSALS Emporia State University I. The Proposed Degree: Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Major in General Studies (GRS) Proposed Implementation Date: Spring, 2018

II. Required Semester Credit Hours: Course Name & Number Credit Hours Core Courses ID 492 GRS Capstone 1 Two academic years of coursework in closely related subjects 60 within any liberal arts program, which may include a minor in any subject General Education Program equivalent to requirements for the 47-55 Bachelor of Science degree Electives Electives include all courses beyond the 60 hours of core 0-10 courses and the 47-55 hours of general education courses used to reach 120 hours required to graduate. Research Student research will be encouraged for all GRS majors through 0-10 participation in any of ESU’s undergraduate research programs, including independent studies and research seminars, among others, in programs across campus. Practica Practica and internships will be encouraged through courses 0-10 offered in any of ESU’s undergraduate programs. ID 510, Internship in the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, will serve as the course for planning and supervising internships.

Total 120

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IMPLEMENTATION YEAR: FY 2018 (Spring 2018)

Fiscal Summary for Proposed Academic Programs

Institution: Emporia State University Proposed Program: Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies with a Major in General Studies

Part I. Anticipated Implementation Year Year 2 Year 3 Enrollment Full-Time Part-Time Full-Time Part-Time Full-Time Part-Time A. Full-time, Part-time 5 10 15 25 25 50 Headcount: B. Total SCH taken by all students in 75 + 60 = 135 225 + 150 = 375 375 + 300 = 675 program

Part II. Program Cost Projection A. In implementation year one, list all identifiable General Use costs to the academic unit(s) and how they will be funded. In subsequent years, please include only the additional amount budgeted.

Implementation Year Year 2 Year 3

Base Budget 0 0 0 Salaries

OOE 0 0 0

Total 0 0 0

 All courses involved in the GRS Major are taught by current faculty at ESU. Initially, no new faculty will be required.  All student advising will be handled by the full time Department of Interdisciplinary Studies Advisor. If we see an increased demand for the program, then additional staffing and resources be needed.  A portion of the net revenue generated by increased enrollment at ESU would be allocated to the department to help meet the demand.

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3. Act on Request for Approval for a Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management – WSU

Summary Universities may apply for approval of new academic programs following the guidelines in the Kansas Board of Regents Policy Manual. Wichita State University has submitted an application for approval to add a Master of Science degree in Global Supply Chain Management. The proposing academic unit has responded to all the requirements of the program approval process. Board staff concurs with the Council of Presidents and the Council of Chief Academic Officers in recommending approval.

Criteria Program Summary 1. Program Identification Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management (MS in GSCM) CIP 52.1399 2. Academic Unit Barton School of Business 3. Program Description Supply chain refers to the sequence of processes involved in the production and distribution of a commodity. Collaboratively designed by both the School of Business and College of Engineering, this interdisciplinary Master’s degree program offers mastery of supply chain operations through hands-on, academic activities and practical, industry experiences. This program will serve graduate students on the Wichita campus. To serve the needs of professionals in the field, WSU’s Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management offers two tracks, both of which rely heavily upon science, technology, and mathematics: Management track -- focuses on procurement, logistics, and operations; and Analytics track – focuses on innovative tools and techniques in the decision- making processes from design through planning. Moreover, the proposed program will enhance opportunities for our graduates to pursue related post-Master’s education. Qualification of the program as a STEM program will support the mission of WSU and serve KBOR’s 2020 objectives.

4. Demand/Need for the Program A Global Supply Chain Management Offering Survey, administered by the Barton School of Business for both undergraduate and graduate students, resulted in 126 out of 180 respondents, or 70 percent, indicating a strong interest in the program. Survey data for just the undergraduate population was slightly over 73 percent in favor. The supply chain management field covers diverse job opportunities, including managers in product transportation, storage and distribution; procurement and outsourcing; and the various processes involved in production. The logistics industry alone is making up 8.5% of the U.S. GDP and growing fast with its annual $1.3 trillion market. Per Fortune.com (May 2014), approximately 1.4 million new supply chain employees will be needed by 2018. Locally, all major business organizations in and near Wichita are hiring for these positions. These include Koch Industries, Spirit Aerosystems, Textron, Cargill, and AGCO.

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5. Comparative/Locational Within other Board of Regents four-year universities, there is one Master of Advantage Science in Business degree with an emphasis on supply chain management at the University of Kansas. However, the KU program, offered in conjunction with the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, is designed primarily for Army majors and major-eligible captains. KSU offers an undergraduate major in management with an operations and supply chain management specialization track. This proposed degree differs from many other programs in the following ways: 1) The degree is designed to provide students with three choices as to how they wish to attain completion of a Master’s of Science in Global Supply Chain Management;

2) Students may choose a specialized track from either management or analytics; 3) This degree is interdisciplinary in nature, a joint effort between the schools of business and engineering. WSU has a distinct locational advantage. WSU’s proximity to major global companies in aerospace, health, food/agribusiness, chemical, oil and gas, recreation and amusement, and computer/electronics provides a unique setting to offer students practical, hands-on academic opportunities. Results of Wichita Regional Export Planning Initiative, a joint project of Brookings – JPMorgan, indicate the need of educational support for local supply chain companies. Upon approval, the Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management program will increase or create needed interaction and collaboration among WSU and area manufacturing businesses. Due to the interdisciplinary curriculum and the flexibility it affords in working directly with specific business needs, this program inherently possesses the potential to have significant impacts on improving current supply chain management practices. 6. Curriculum Students are required to take 15 semester credit hours of core courses and specialize in one of two tracks: management or analytics. For either track, students are required to complete one of two baseline courses and a minimum of six additional semester credit hours from several options. Students have three options in their path to obtaining their Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management degree: Option 1: The All-Course Option includes 33 semester credit hours of coursework, or 30 hours of coursework and receiving an external certification related to operations and supply chain management from ISM, ASQ, APICS, or SME (all are organizations that certify mastery of global supply chain management skills). Option 2: The Project Option includes 30 semester credit hours of coursework and at least an additional 3 semester credit hours of a degree project. Option 3: The Thesis Option includes 24 semester credit hours of coursework and at least 6 semester credit hours of a master’s thesis

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7. Faculty Profile The faculty in both Barton School of Business and College of Engineering possess terminal degrees in supply chain management, information systems, economics, analytics, and international business that are relevant and essential for the proposed Master of Science in Supply Chain Management. The core faculty group consists of six diverse faculty members from multiple disciplines: two from School of Business (Drs. Barut and Saeed) and four from College of Engineering (Drs. Buyuktahtakin, Krishnan, Weheba, and Yildirim).

Faculty Name Ph.D. Faculty Rank Devoted to the Program Mehmet Barut Yes Professor 100% Khawaja Saeed Yes Professor 25% Esra Buyuktahtakin Yes Assistant Professor 50% Gamal Weheba Yes Professor 50% Krishna Krishnan Yes Professor 25% Mehmet Bayram Yes Professor 50%

8. Student Profile Students who will be drawn to this interdisciplinary degree will likely have interests in technology, engineering, mathematics, global awareness, and finance; similarly, students will have developing proficiencies in critical thinking, problem solving, managerial leadership, conceptualization, and communication. The potential student pool includes students with baccalaureate degrees as recent graduates interested in pursuing their education, as employees of companies with supply chain responsibilities, and/or as international students interested in the global perspective. Potential career pathways include corporate leadership, manager, trainer, consultant, or instructor. All Global Supply Chain students will interact with program coordinators 9. Academic Support who provide routine basic tasks (advising, registration, course offering and scheduling, orientation, etc.). The WSU Information Technology Services (ITS) also offers telecommunication services, computer labs, networking and data center operations, web development, and data warehousing; WSU’s library services provide a host of services, including research assistance, and printing and audio assistance. Furthermore, the program will be supported by the administrative staff currently available in Business School. Each college will assign a faculty member to the role of program coordinator to assist with the details of each of the two tracks. 10. Facilities and Equipment No new physical facility or equipment is needed. Currently, there is no need for separate lab spaces and computer rooms. WSU’s meeting and conference rooms will be utilized. When the new School of Business building is in place it is expected that the program will have its own physical facility and equipment.

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11. Program Review, Assessment, The Global Supply Chain Management program will be reviewed and Accreditation assessed within the School of Business and the College of Engineering with a focus on content, expectations, and learning outcomes. Assessment of student learning outcomes will be measured along such measures such as graduation rates, graduate exit surveys, participation in program forums, knowledge and skills assessments, and thesis and project evaluations. Teaching faculty, the program coordinators, and the Office of Academic Affairs will assess the educational soundness of the program. Additionally, this program will be included in the Board of Regents program review schedule for assessment. Specialized accreditation is not available for this degree. 12. Costs, Financing For the implementation of this program, stipends for duties as program coordinators (one each in the School of Business and in the College of Engineering) totals $6,000; salaries for two graduate assistants total $10,400 ($5,200 each). For the first year, these costs total $16,400. In year two, it is expected that enrollment will necessitate the hiring of two additional faculty members ($250,000). Adding this amount to the expenses encountered in the implementation year, the total is $266,400. It is anticipated that no new faculty will be hired in the third year and the cost for the program will remain the same as in year two. Funding for the two faculty hires in year two will come from reallocation in Academic Affairs and a program fee. The stipend for program coordinators will be funded from an internal reallocation in both Colleges. It is anticipated that students in the Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management program will be charged $50 per credit hour program fee.

CURRICULUM OUTLINE NEW DEGREE PROPOSALS Wichita State University Students are able to earn Master degree in Global Operations and Supply Chain Management by choosing one of the following three options:  ALL COURSE OPTION: 33 hours of coursework, or 30 hours of coursework and receiving an external certification related to operations and supply chain management from ISM, ASQ, APICS, or SME  PROJECT OPTION: Course work plus Industry Project, 30 credit hours of coursework plus at least 3 credit hours of degree project  THESIS OPTION: 24 credit hours of coursework and at least 6 credit hours of master’s thesis Students must submit a plan of study by the end of the first semester of enrollment.

The degree requires fifteen (15) credit hours of core courses, nine (9) credit hours of courses from a track, and electives to satisfy the degree requirements. There is a maximum of 9 credit hours of 500 or 600 level courses that can be taken in this program.

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Course # Title Des BLAW 810 Law & Ethics An understanding of the foundational principles of the legal system and the for Business laws that impact business is essential to the business leader. Course provides an overview of the legal system and dispute resolution procedures, and covers specific legal topics of importance to business leaders, including contracts, torts, constitutional law, product liability, intellectual property, employment law, business entities and business regulation. It introduces students to ethical decision making processes, the major philosophical traditions in ethical theory, as well as principles of corporate governance, corporate responsibility and sustainability. The focus is on stimulating analytical thinking and class discussion about how to apply ethical principles to practical business situations. DS 625 Global This course is designed to expose learners to the latest supply chain trends Procurement & and issues dealing with global purchasing and sourcing. Among the Sourcing coverage are global sourcing management, purchasing management, financial and operational strategies for sourcing and procurement, diversity in sourcing and procurement, supplier base management, risks in sourcing and procurement, ethical and sustainable outsourcing. Life experience and practices by guest speakers from the area Multi-National Companies (Koch, Cargill, Spirit, Cessna and other Aviation companies, etc.) will be featured. DS 875 Spreadsheet Overview of decision making models used in various functions in business. Modeling for Students learn to build and analyze the models in a spreadsheet and with Decision different add-ins. Making Students acquire advanced analytical and spreadsheet skills that can make them better analysts regardless of their area of specialization. The course is example driven, covering various scenarios from business. Prerequisite: DS 850 or instructor’s consent.

DS 755 Project This hands-on and project-based technology course establishes Management fundamental guidelines for defining the process of project management and designing time- constrained projects. Covers core methodology for managing complex projects on time. Uses a software tool. DS 790 Global Logistics This project based course offers experimental decisions to challenging & Trans problems with global implications of an industry. Among the topics student Management will acquire knowledge are intermodal transportation, route selection, (New) transportation regulations, contingency planning, international business ethics and regulations on logistics and distribution. Prerequisites: DS850/IME 553 and DS 625 DS 850 Operations Develops an understanding of the operations function in a business and how Management it interfaces with other major functions in business. Students gain an appreciation of the strategic importance of operations and how a firm can gain competitive advantage through world-class performance by operations in delivering high-quality, cost competitive products and services. Builds a knowledge base of the concepts, tools and techniques related to designing, managing and improving operations. Helps managers, regardless of functional specialization, gain an operations perspective. Prerequisites: calculus and statistics.

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DS 860 Enterprise Provides an overview of Enterprise Resource Planning Resource (ERP) and related systems like CRM. E-commerce systems are designed to Planning assist an organization with the integration and management of its business processes. ERP systems can be expensive and time-consuming to implement. Topics covered include the ERP life cycle for implementation and change management. Students get hands-on exercises with ERP software, like SAP, ifavailable. Prerequisite: DS 850 or equivalent. DS 865 Supply Chain Introduces concepts, models and solution approaches critical to managing a Management supply chain. Focuses on understanding how supply chain design and operation impact the performance of the company and its competitive advantage. Topics include strategy development, profitability, demand forecasting, inventory management, facility location, warehousing, transportation, network design and information sharing. Prerequisite: DS 850 or instructor’s consent.

DS 890 Risk Focuses on risk identification, assessment of their effects, and risk Management in treatments. This course is based on industry experience and learnings from Global Supply executive workshops and uses global based cases. Chains (New) Prerequisite: Core courses or instructor’s consent

ECON 731 Applied Studies regression techniques through business, finance and economics Econometrics examples. Reviews the fundamentals of statistics and covers practical model building, data collection, use of statistical software packages, interpretation of regression results and various diagnostic tests. ECON 804 Managerial A survey of theoretical and analytical tools of economics that are useful in Economics decision making by managers. Prerequisites: ECON 201, 202, or 800; one course in statistics; one course in calculus. ENTR 706 Seminar in New Provides a form to the function of idea commercialization. Examines the Product & product development practices of successful, innovative companies and Technology focuses on how customer needs can be translated into products and Development innovations. Students explore idea generation, market validation, prototype development, product concept testing, product launch strategies, post launch product evaluation, and managing innovative teams. Students apply learning through developing and testing a product idea that solves a customer problem. FIN 625 International A study of the international financial and monetary system, emphasizing Financial currency markets. This course also examines market instruments and Management techniques, including synthetic and derivative securities and their application to management of currency risk in international trade and finance IB 836 International An introduction to international business administration with attention to Business & the development of multinational business strategies considering the Competitiveness diverse economic, political, social and cultural dimensions of the environments that exist in both developed and developing areas of the world.

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IB 601 International Problems and procedures of marketing in foreign countries. Includes the Marketing effects of foreign cultures and marketing systems on the design of marketing programs. Course includes diversity content. IME 550 Operations Models and methods in operations research. Linear and quadratic Research programming. Network models and algorithms. Integer, dynamic and nonlinear programming. Unconstrained and constrained optimization. Prerequisite: MATH 511. Co-requisite: IME 254. IME 553 Production Quantitative techniques used in the analysis and control of production systems. Systems Includes forecasting, inventory models, operation planning and scheduling. Prerequisite: IME 254. Corequisite: IME 255. IME 724 Statistical For graduate students majoring in engineering. Students study and model Methods for real-life engineering problems and draw reliable conclusions through Engineers applications of probability theory and statistical techniques. Not available for undergraduate credit. Prerequisite: MATH 243. IME 756 Data Fundamentals of data visualization and how to communicate effectively Visualization & with data; Using data, analysis, and systematic reasoning to make Analytics (New) decisions that improve efficiency, risk-management, and profits

IME 783 Supply Chain Quantitative and qualitative techniques used in the design and Management management of the supply chain. Includes distribution management, multi-plant coordination, optimal design of the logistics network, adequate safety stock levels and the risk pooling concept, and integrating decision support systems (DSS) in the management of the supply chain. Prerequisite: IME 553. IME 790 Lean Supply Covers lean opportunities and JIT in supply chain and logistics; Lean tools Chains (New) and warehouse; and Global lean supply chain and logistics. Understand methods to identify and eliminate waste in an organization's supply chain and logistics function IME 863 Facilities &d Quantitative and qualitative approaches to problems in logistics, facilities Logistics Mgmt. planning and design, emphasizing activity relationships, space (IME 880K) requirements, materials handling and storage, and plant layout.

IME 865 Modeling & Covers analytical and experimental techniques for the modeling and Analysis of analysis of discrete systems with a focus on discrete event simulation of Discrete terminating and nonterminating systems. Course material includes some Systems discussion of Markov Chains and Queuing Theory as they pertain to systems simulation. Systems applications come from the manufacturing and service sectors. Students investigate issues through readings, lectures and hands-on projects. Prerequisites: IME 553, 724, or instructor’s consent. IME 873 Warehousing & Understand the role warehousing and distribution in supply chains; Distribution introduction to material handling equipment and information technology Analytics (New) tools in modern warehouses and distribution centers; provides today's state-of-the-art tools, metrics, and methodologies for dramatically increasing the effectiveness, accuracy, and overall productivity of warehousing operations

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IME 883 Supply Chain Provides state-of-the-art mathematical models, concepts, and solution Engineering methods important in the design, control, operation, and management of global supply chains by emphasizing a quantitative approach. IME 960 Modeling & Enables students to understand the characteristic elements of integrated Computational business logistics and supply chains; develop mathematical models; Methods in SC solve problems using operations research methods; develop optimization software professional optimization tools MGMT 885 Strategic An analysis of business problems from a strategic perspective. Builds Management on prior coursework to focus on a firm’s ability to develop a sustainable competitive advantage. Firms studied represent a broad range of manufacturing and service, global and domestic, entrepreneurial and mature issues. Prerequisite: to be taken during last semester of student’s program, or departmental consent. MIS 600 Database Introduces various methodologies for conceptual data modeling Management including entity- relationship data modeling and object-oriented database Systems design. Covers relational database management systems, the SQL standard and data administration issues. Students obtain hands-on development with SQL servers in a client/server environment in a required database programming project. Covers electronic commerce transaction processing, data warehousing, data mining and distributed database management. MIS 750 Business Introduces design and implementation of business intelligence systems for Intelligence & tactical, managerial and strategic level decision making. Addresses how Analytics organizational data and analytics support business performance management. Prepares managers for developing and implementing digital performance dashboards to monitor business processes and make informed decisions. MIS 874 Management Explores the link between business strategy and information systems Information strategy. Addresses the organizational implications of investing in Systems information systems and prepares managers with an understanding of the potential of information systems for value creation, while recognizing the uncertainties associated with it. Provides the necessary know-how to managers in using information systems for creating sustainable competitive advantage. MIS 884 Database Prepares students to deal with issues in planning and managing Planning & organization-wide integrated databases. Emphasizes logical database Management design and relational database implementation. Includes SQL, assuring database integrity, database conversion, database administration and data management. MKT 803 Marketing An application of the scientific method to the design and implementation of Analysis research procedures that support the need for management decision making, planning and strategy development in the marketplace.

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IMPLEMENTATION YEAR:

Fiscal Summary for Proposed Academic Programs

Institution: Wichita State University Proposed Program: Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management

Part I Anticipated Implementation Year Year 2 Year 3 Enrollment * Full- Time Part- Time Full- Time Part- Time Full- Time Part-Time

A. Full-time, Part-time 10 30 40 Headcount: B. Total SCH taken by all students in program 90 /semester 270 /semester 360 /semester

Part II. Program Cost Projection

A. In implementation year one, list all identifiable General Use costs to the academic unit(s) and how they will be funded. In subsequent years, please include only the additional amount

Implementation Year Year Year

Costs: $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 Program Coordinator (Business) Program Coordinator (Engineering) $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 Faculty (Business) $0 $125,000* $125,000*

Faculty (Engineering) $0 $125,000* $125,000*

Graduate Assistants (2) $10,400 $10,400 $10,400 ($5,200 each) OOE $0 $0 $0

Total $16,400 $266,400 $266,400

*The amount does not include benefits which normally account for an additional 33% of the total salary. OOE provided by the College of Business/Dept., of Finance, Real Estate, and Decision

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4. Act on Request for Approval to Seek Accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs – WSU

Summary and Recommendation: Board policy requires state universities to seek approval prior to pursuing initial accreditation for an academic program at a state university. Wichita State University asks approval to seek accreditation for its School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health concentration areas in the Department of Counseling, Educational Leadership, Educational & School Psychology from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Staff recommends approval.

Request Wichita State University seeks approval for its Master of Education in Counseling (in School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health concentrations) in the College of Education to become accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Since 1981, CACREP has served as the premier accrediting organization of the Counseling profession, accrediting over 600 graduate counseling programs at over 270 institutions in the United States and throughout the world. These programs educate a diverse body of students currently totaling more than 39,000. CACREP programs graduate over 10,000 students annually.

The CACREP standards were developed and have been maintained by professional counselor educators and practitioners. The standards represent the Counseling profession’s minimum knowledge and skill areas required to enter the profession. “The mission of CACREP is to promote the professional competence of counseling and related practitioners through the development of preparation standards; the encouragement of excellence in program development; and the accreditation of professional preparation programs (CACREP, 2017).

Rationale CACREP accreditation is now required for graduates of counseling programs to be employed by the Veterans Administration. In 2010, the Institute of Medicine (IOM), at the request of Congress, examined the role of mental health counselors under the TRICARE program. The IOM recommended that only licensed professional counselors who graduate from a CACREP-accredited program be hired to work independently within the TRICARE system. Other federal agencies have followed suit by specifying CACREP in their hiring requirements, including the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Army Substance Abuse Program.

In 2013, “20/20: A Vision for the Future of Counseling,” a group of 31 counseling organizations, came together to insure the future growth and direction of the counseling profession. The Education Work Group from 20/20, who proposed education requirements for counselor licensure, included the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the American Association of State Counseling Boards (AASCB), the co-sponsors of 20/20. This proposal recommended graduation from a CACREP-accredited mental health counseling or clinical mental health counseling program as the educational requirement for licensure.

In addition, The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) has announced that after January 1, 2022, individuals applying for the National Certified Counselor (NCC) credential must hold their degree from a counselor education program accredited by CACREP. (Counseling Today, 2014). Most recently, ACA, AASCB, and CACREP signed onto the AMHCA-ACES-NBCC Portability Standards for Counselors (2017), which proposes that all state counseling licensure boards adopt the requirement of graduation from a CACREP- accredited counseling program for licensure.

These recent legislative changes make it imperative that Wichita State University seek CACREP accreditation for its counseling programs to ensure that its graduates will be eligible for employment, licensure, and board certification both in Kansas and across the United States.

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Costs The following costs are associated with seeking CACREP accreditation (provided internally through resources in the College of Education):

Application Fee: $2,500 Site Visit Fee: $4,000-$10,000 ($2,000 per (2-5) visitors) Initial Accreditation Fee $7,028 ($3,514 per program) Total Cost: $13,528 - $19,528

If accreditation is granted, the annual accreditation fee $7,028 ($3,514 per program).

Timeline Prepare Self Study – Fall 2017 Submit Self-Study – by May 1, 2018 Potential Initial Site Visit – Fall 2018 Accreditation Results – Spring 2019

Recommendation Staff recommends approval of this request.

ACA (2013). 20/20: A Vision for the Future of Counseling. Retrieved from https://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/20-20-a- vision-for-the-future-of-counseling AMHCA-ACES-NBCC Portability Standards for Counselors (2017). Retrieved from: http://www.nbcc.org/assets/eblast/AMHCA- ACES-NBCC_Portability_Plan.pdf CACREP (2017). CACREP accreditation. Retrieved from: http://www.cacrep.org/about-cacrep/ Counseling Today, 2014. NCC will require graduation from a CACREP accredited program beginning in 2022 Retrieved from: https://ct.counseling.org/2014/11/ncc-will-require-graduation-from-a-cacrep-accredited-program-beginning-in-2022/

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5. Act on Request for Approval for Degree and Scott Smathers, Certificate Programs for the Following: VP, Workforce Development a) Kansas City Kansas Community College – Technical Certificate in Biomanufacturing b) Labette Community College – Associate of Applied Science and Technical Certificate A & B in Welding c) Salina Area Technical College – Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing

Summary Each month community colleges and technical colleges submit requests for the approval of new certificate and degree programs. The Board office received requests from Kansas City Kansas Community College to offer a Technical Certificate A in Biomanufacturing; from Labette Community College to offer an Associate of Applied Science degree in Welding Technology; and Salina Area Technical College to offer a Technical Certificate C in Practical Nursing. The programs submitted addressed all criteria requested and were subject to the 14-day comment period required by policy. The programs were reviewed by the Technical Education Authority are recommended for approval.

Background Community and technical colleges submit requests for new certificate and degree programs each month utilizing forms approved by staff. Criteria addressed during the application process include, but are not limited to, the following:

 Program Description  Demand for the Program  Duplication of Existing Programs  Faculty  Costs and Funding  Program Approval at the Institution Level

Kansas City Kansas Community College requests approval for the following program:

 Biomanufacturing (41.0303) – Technical Certificate A/16 credit hours

The proposed Biomanufacturing technical certificate program is a single semester program that prepares individuals on aseptic techniques and biosafety in animal health, medical, and food packaging facilities. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to obtain the Manufacturing Technician Level 1 (MT1) certification.

Development of Kansas City Kansas Community College’s (KCKCC) initial Biomanufacturing training was developed out of relationship with the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) and their need for continuing education focusing on Biomanufacturing. Dr. Elizabeth Wenske, Program Manager for KUMC Bioscience programs, designed Biomanufacturing courses that would train technicians for occupations within the Animal Health Corridor. Initial course offerings were made available to the public through KCKCC’s Continuing Education department and workforce partnerships; resulting in graduates being hired by local companies including SAFC Bioscience Inc., Ceva Animal Health, and ThermoFisher.

Due to the success of the initial course offerings, KCKCC developed a Biomanufacturing Advisory Committee to further examine possible expansion of the course offerings. The advisory committee focused on obtaining a

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National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to develop curriculum and create a biomanufacturing lab. In 2015, the NSF awarded KCKCC $315,797 in grant money to develop curriculum, create a biomanufacturing lab named the Kansas City Biomanufacturing Training Laboratory (KCBTL), and provide professional development (externships) to both high school and college level instructors.

The Kansas Department of Labor, Long-term Occupation Projections 2014-2024 indicate a state-wide growth rate of 11.9%, with a median annual wage of $43,670 or about $20.99 per hour. According to the state-wide projections, of the 620 jobs required in 2024, 66 will be new positions while 137 will be replacement jobs.

Currently, three institutions that offer similar programs using a different CIP code (41.0101). According to the 2016 Kansas Training Information Program (K-TIP) report, as a system, 11 students graduated and exited the higher education system with average wages ranging from $32,608 to $44,961.

KCKCC plans to begin the proposed Biotechnology program in January of 2018. The college estimated the initial cost to deliver the proposed program at approximately $230,600($86,000 salaries; $46,000 equipment, $6,000 tools and/or supplies required for the program, $2,400 instructional supplies/materials, $35,000 in facility modification, $1,200 in technology/software, $3,000 in recruitment, $36,000 Internship/Externships, and $12,000 on conferences). The existing Dean of Mathematics Science and Business Technology will assume responsibility for the Biotechnology program. Two existing full-time Biology instructors will provide instruction for this program as part of their full-time load. One existing adjunct faculty from USD500 will be utilized. Existing space on campus has been renovated with the NSF grant money. Full-time instructor salaries have been imbedded into the operating costs of the college as these instructors also serve in the Biology department. Adjunct salaries are paid by student tuition. Equipment, facility modifications, recruitment costs, internships, externships, and conferences were paid for through the NSF grant. Technology and Software were paid for through institutional funds.

The proposed program was subject to the 14-day comment period from September 18, 2017 to October 5, 2017 during which no comments were received.

Labette Community College requests approval for the following program:

 Welding (48.0508) – Associate of Applied Science degree/64 credit hours; Technical Certificate B/32 credit hours; and Technical Certificate A/16 credit hours

The proposed Welding program is a four-semester program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Instruction includes arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, oxidations-reduction reactions, welding metallurgy, welding processes and heat treating, structural design and applicable codes and standards. The program is consistent with statewide alignment of welding programs. Upon completion, students will be eligible to obtain American Welding Society student certifications.

The program was developed in response to a shortage of welders in Labette and Cherokee counties. Labette Community College (LCC), Parsons High School (USD503), and local business and industry partners developed a partnership in which LCC will develop and manage a college level welding program, USD503 will provide its welding lab to LCC for use during the high school day for high school students and at night for a traditional program, and business and industry will provide welding materials.

The Kansas Department of Labor, Long-term Occupation Projections 2014-2024 indicate a state-wide growth rate of 3.3%, with an annual median wage of $35,770 per year or about $16.87 per hour. Of the 6,657 Welding jobs required by 2024, 214 account for new jobs while 1,581 are replacement jobs.

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Currently, twenty institutions offer a welding program. According to the 2016 K-TIP report, as a system, 313 students graduated and exited the higher education system with average wages ranging from $11,725 to $34,446.

LCC plans to begin the proposed Welding program in January of 2018. The college estimated the initial cost to deliver the proposed program at approximately $208,442 ($8,442 salaries; $100,00 in equipment, tools and supplies, instructional supplies and materials, and technology/software, $100,000 steel). The existing Dean of Instruction will assume responsibility for the Welding program. One adjunct faculty member will be hired. The existing welding lab at Parsons High School will be utilized. The adjunct faculty salary will be paid by student tuition. Equipment, tools and supplies, instructional supplied and material will be donated by Parsons High School. Steel will be donated by local business and industry.

The proposed program was subject to the 14-day comment period from September 18, 2017 to October 5, 2017 during which no comments were received.

Salina Area Technical College requests approval for the following program:

 Practical Nursing (51.3901) –Technical Certificate C/46 credit hours

The proposed Practical Nursing (PN) program is a three-semester program to prepare individuals to assist in providing nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. The program includes instruction in taking patient vital signs, applying sterile dressings, patient health education, and assistance with examinations and treatment. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).

The demand for the proposed Practical Nursing program is in response to the closing of the Brown Mackie PN program in Salina, KS. According to the Kansas Board of Nursing, average enrollment in Brown Mackie’s PN program was 65 students per year. The void in educational opportunities is stressing an already stressed healthcare education system. Since Salina Area Technical College (SATC) began talks with local business and industry, the college has received detailed records of ten students requesting admission to the program.

The Kansas Department of Labor, Long-term Occupation Projections 2014-2024 indicate a state-wide growth rate of 9%, with an annual median wage of $39,370 per year or about $18.92 per hour. Of the 7,143 Practical Nursing jobs required by 2024, 592 account for new jobs while 1,599 are replacement jobs.

Currently, nineteen institutions offer a PN program. According to the 2016 K-TIP report, as a system, 279 students graduated and exited the higher education system with average wages ranging from $26,286 to $50,223.

SATC plans to begin the proposed Practical Nursing program in August of 2018. The college estimated the initial cost to deliver the proposed program at approximately $214,700 ($82,000 salaries; $100,00 in equipment, $30,000 in technology/software, and $2,700 in accreditation). Rebecca Claus, Director of Nursing, will assume responsibility for the PN program. Existing space previously used for the SATC/HCC partnership will be utilized. Equipment and technology costs will be paid for through a combination of grants the institutions received: $250,000 from regional foundations to update library and media facilities, and $46,000 from the Kansas Department of Commerce’s Jobs & Innovative Industry Skills Training (JIIST) grant. Accreditation costs will be paid for through the institutional funds.

The proposed program was subject to the 14-day comment period from September 18, 2017 to October 5, 2017 during which no comments were received.

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Recommendation The new program request submitted by Kansas City Kansas Community College for a Technical Certificate A at 16 credit hours in Biomanufacturing was approved by the Technical Education Authority and is recommended for approval.

The new program request submitted by Labette Community College for an Associate of Applied Science Degree at 64 credit hours, Technical Certificate B at 32 credit hours, and Technical Certificate A at 16 credit hours in Welding was approved by the Technical Education Authority and is recommended for approval.

The new program request submitted by Salina Area Technical College for a Technical Certificate C at 46 credit hours in Practical Nursing was approved by the Technical Education Authority and is recommended for approval.

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B. Retirement Plan 1. Approve Fund Investment Line-Up Changes in the Julene Miller, Board’s Mandatory Retirement Plan General Counsel

Summary and Staff Recommendation Fulfillment of the Board’s fiduciary responsibility over the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) Mandatory Retirement Plan requires appropriate management and periodic review of the Plan’s investment options. The Board’s vendor management document requires that fund changes proposed by either of the two KBOR investment providers (TIAA and Voya) be first considered by the Retirement Plan Committee (RPC) and then the Board. Fund line-up changes were discussed at the September 19, 2017, RPC meeting. The RPC received recommendations on the proposed changes from KBOR’s contracted investment consultant, Segal Marco Advisors. The consultant recommended that the Board approve the following changes to the Mandatory Plan investment fund lineup: A) Replace the Voya Mid Cap Opportunities Portfolio (NMCIX) with the Champlain Mid Cap Fund (CIPIX); and B) add the Amana Growth Fund (AMIGX) and Amana Participation Fund (AMIPX), institutional share class. Based on our consultant’s advice, staff and the RPC recommend that the Board approve these changes to become effective December 4, 2017, and that the KBOR Investment Policy Statement be updated to reflect these changes.

The Kansas Board of Regents Retirement Plan The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) Retirement Plan is an essential component of the benefits and compensation package available to faculty and staff who serve at the six state universities and the KBOR office. The KBOR Plan has four components: (1) a mandatory 403(b) retirement plan; (2) a voluntary 403(b) retirement plan; (3) a long-term disability plan; and (4) a phased retirement plan. This issue paper involves the Board’s oversight of the Mandatory Retirement Plan.

In 1962 the Legislature authorized the Board to establish a Mandatory Retirement Plan under Internal Revenue Code Section 403(b) to provide retirement income for faculty and unclassified employees at the state universities and Board staff. The creation of the KBOR retirement plan allowed eligible employees an alternative to the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS), which also was established in 1962.

The KBOR retirement plan is an essential tool used to attract and retain quality faculty and professional employees at the state universities and to the KBOR office. With features such as portability and immediate vesting, the KBOR retirement plan has aspects that differ from KPERS and are more attractive and essential in the competitive environment of higher education.

As of June 30, 2017, the total value of the retirement funds in the Board’s Mandatory Plan (with the two Board approved investment providers, TIAA and VOYA) was $3.6 billion dollars.

Mandatory Retirement Fund Lineup Changes In April 2007, the Board approved use of the Retirement Plan Committee (RPC) Vendor Management Document, which addresses the protocol for making fund changes proposed by either of the two KBOR investment providers (TIAA and Voya) or the consultant. These protocols include the guidelines for submission of suggested fund changes.

Pursuant to the provisions of the vendor management document, the following fund changes were identified and presented to Segal Marco Advisors, the Board’s contracted investment consultant, to review for compliance with the plan. The proposed fund changes, together with the analysis of those funds by the consultant, were presented to the RPC for review and discussion at its September 2017 meeting.

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Based upon the consultant’s advice and the Committee’s review, the RPC recommends that the Board approve making the following changes to the KBOR Mandatory Retirement Plan:

KBOR Mandatory Plan Fund Lineup Change Recommendations

A. Voya Mid Cap fund option The VY FMR Diversified Mid Cap Portfolio (IFDIX) has been part of the KBOR Mandatory investment menu and on July 14, 2017, Voya merged this fund into the Voya Mid Cap Opportunities Portfolio (NMCIX). Voya took this action because it believed the merger would address the Mid Cap Portfolio’s limited prospects for future sales and long-term viability and the change will provide participants with potential for improved performance over time by having the opportunity to invest in a larger, actively managed Voya Mid Cap Opportunities Portfolio, which has a substantially similar investment objective. KBOR participants with funds in the VY FMR Diversified Mid Cap Portfolio were informed of the merger and their assets were moved to the Voya Mid Cap Opportunities Portfolio. The change resulted in a new portfolio manager team and new investment philosophy and process.

The Segal Marco Advisors research team recommended performing a search for a different Mid Cap option due to Voya’s merger of the Voya Mid Cap Opportunities Portfolio and the VY FRM Diversified Mid Cap Portfolio, the KBOR Mandatory Plan’s existing mid cap growth option. After considering three potential fund replacements, Segal Marco Advisors’ recommendation is to replace the Voya Mid Cap Opportunities Portfolio with the Champlain Mid Cap Fund (CIPIX). The Champlain Mid Cap Fund seeks to invest in companies with the ability to grow and outperform the market consistently, regardless of major market events. The Fund has a stable team, strong performance track record and a favorable risk/return profile and downside protection. Of the three funds under consideration, the Champlain Mid Cap Fund has the best downside protection and posts a higher level of return for the level of risk (standard deviation) taken. While year-to-date 2017 performance has been below median, performance across longer time periods is consistently in the first quartile. Of the three funds reviewed for possible inclusion, this fund has seen the greatest growth over the last ten years.

Recommendation Based upon the consultant’s advice and the Committee’s review, staff and the RPC recommend replacing the Voya Mid Cap Opportunities Portfolio (NMCIX) with the Champlain Mid Cap Fund (CIPIX) and updating the Board’s Investment Policy Statement Appendix to add this fund.

B. Islamic Law Compliant Funds In response to a faculty member’s request for fund options that address Islamic faith investing requirements, Segal Marco Advisors worked with TIAA and Voya to determine investment options. Addition of specific investment options to address the specific religious requirements of this faith is becoming more commonplace in higher education, as it represents a reasonable accommodation of religious beliefs.

There are two major Islamic-compliant investment options accessible to 403(b) retirement plans and both options are overseen by firms with stringent investment processes in place to ensure compliance with applicable Islamic laws. The two available investment options are overseen by independent boards of renowned professionals with experience in Islamic finance. Both firms follow the “Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions” (AAOIFI) guidelines for Islamic investing.

Of the two available investment options, Saturna Capital is the largest Islamic fund family offering available in the US and has $3.4 billion in total assets under management. The firm’s large cap Islamic compliant investments make up the bulk of assets; $1.6 billion in Amana Growth and $1.3 billion in Amana Income.

Segal Marco recommended adding the funds offered by Saturna Capital, Amana Growth Fund (AMIGX) and Amana Participation Fund (AMIPX), institutional share class. With more assets and more product offerings, Saturna appears to be the more stable firm and the funds also have lower fees. A consistent investment approach

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These funds will be categorized as specialty funds in the KBOR Investment Policy Statement (IPS) and performance may vary substantially from standard benchmarks due to restrictions imposed by complying with Islamic law. Segal Marco Advisors therefore also recommends that the following language be added to the IPS: “Specialty funds may be evaluated on the consistency of implementation of their stated objectives and stability of the investment team and organization. Performance will be evaluated consistent with any specific investment considerations or restrictions related to the fund’s explicit investment purpose or philosophy.”

Recommendation Based upon the consultant’s advice and the Committee’s review, staff and the RPC recommend that the Board add the Amana Growth Fund (AMIGX) and Amana Participation Fund (AMIPX), institutional share class, to the Plan’s available investment options in the IPS Appendix and add additional language to the IPS about these specialty funds.

If approved by the Board, these changes to the fund lineup, and the resulting revision of the Investment Policy Statement and to the listing of funds, will become effective December 4, 2017.

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DISCUSSION AGENDA

V. Consideration of Discussion Agenda A. Academic Affairs Regent Bangerter 1. Act on Request for Approval for a Bachelor of Jean Redeker, Science in Business Administration with a Major in VP, Academic Affairs Professional Strategic Selling – KSU

Summary Universities may apply for approval of new academic programs following the guidelines in the Kansas Board of Regents Policy Manual. Kansas State University has submitted an application for approval to add a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Major in Professional Strategic Selling. The proposing academic unit has responded to all the requirements of the program approval process. The Council of Chief Academic Officers has recommended approval.

Criteria Program Summary Form

1. Program Bachelor of Science in Business Identification Administration Major: Professional Strategic Selling CIP Code: 52.1804 Anticipated Effective Date: Fall 2018; 2018-2019 will be the first year of implementation 2. Academic Unit College of Business Administration; the initial department assuming responsibility for administering this program will be the Department of Marketing 3. Program Description The Major in Professional Strategic Selling will focus on providing students with the business skills necessary to be successful in a sales career; such careers include customer-oriented selling, prospecting, account management, customer relationship management, negotiation, sales analytics, sales technology, and sales leadership. 4. Demand/Need for Universities with sales programs are rare, and universities with sales the Program majors even more rare (only 18 in the U.S., and none in Kansas). Student demand at K-State for the Certificate in Professional Strategic Selling (CPSS) since its 2012 implementation has a 1150% growth in student demand and a 100% placement rate for students earning the certificate. A survey of current students enrolled in the Certificate in Professional Strategic Selling Program indicated 81% (38 out of 47 responding students) were interested in earning a sales major if such a program existed. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for employment by sales occupation (2014 and projected 2024) reveal steady growth across sales occupations; overall growth is projected at 5%, or roughly 778,000 new jobs between 2014- 2024. Replacement rates are expected to create a need for 1,876,300 sales jobs from 2014-20241. 5. Comparative Across the United States, only 18 universities offer a sales major; none of /Locational Advantage these are in Kansas and there is only one in the Big 12 – Baylor University. A sales major would further identify K-State as one of the leading

1 Source: Employment Projections program, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved from: https://www.bls.gov/oes/

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universities in sales education. The National Strategic Selling Institute (NSSI) at Kansas State University has established itself a nationally- ranked, top sales program for each of the past six years by the Sales Education Foundation. The NSSI is the only sales program in Kansas to meet the standards for sales excellence set by the University Sales Center Alliance. 6. Curriculum This 120-credit hour program consists of (1) 63 hours of Business Administration Pre-Professional Courses (including General Education courses); (2) 21 hours of Business Core Courses; (3) 18 hours required classes for the Professional Strategic Selling Major; (4) six hours of electives for the Professional Strategic Selling Major; (5) six hours of restricted electives from humanities, natural sciences, quantitative, or social sciences; and (6) six hours of unrestricted electives. 7. Faculty Profile The faculty required to teach the Major in Professional Strategic Selling are currently on staff. Two tenured and one tenure-track faculty members have doctoral degrees relevant to sales and maintain active research programs in the discipline. Faculty Name Faculty Rank Highest FTE Degree Dawn Deeter-Schmelz Professor Ph.D. 1.0 Edward Nowlin Asst Professor Ph.D. 1.0 Douglas Walker Assoc Professor Ph.D. 0.5 David Lehman Instructor M.B.A. 1.0 Tom Clark Executive-in- M.S. 0.5 Residence Robert Strawn Executive-in- M.B.A. .25 Residence Dawne Martin Instructor Ph.D. .25 FTE = Full-Time Equivalent for this program. We will utilize two Executive-in-Residences with extensive sales/industry experience. Other faculty in the department have expressed interest in teaching sales coursework as the need arises. 8. Student Profile Students majoring in Professional Strategic Selling will be undergraduate students accepted for study in the College of Business Administration. These students will have an interest in a sales career. Students who excel tend to have strong internal motivation and a competitive nature. Consistent with enrollment in the CPSS, we expect a diverse group of students in the program, including a significant number of underrepresented minorities and 9. Academic Support This major is being initiated through existing courses and one new course. Therefore, academic support for this program will be provided through existing resources already in place to deliver the Certificate in Professional Strategic Selling. Advising for the program will follow the College of Business Advising model, with students assigned an advisor through the College of Business Student Resource Center.

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10. Facilities and Equipment The program currently houses six sales role-play rooms, including technology, a conference room that includes sales technology and webinar capabilities, and access to a behavioral research lab within the National Strategic Selling Institute. Consequently, no new facilities or equipment will be needed to implement this new major. 11. Program Review, The College of Business Administration is accredited by the AACSB Assessment, Accreditation International, and this program will fall under that accreditation process. Further, the NSSI has met the standards established by the University Sales Center Alliance and is a member in good standing. An assessment plan for student outcomes includes evaluation of student role-plays, assignments, projects and tests. This program may also be subject to additional assessment processes from the Higher Learning Commission and the Kansas Board of Regents. 12. Costs, Financing Costs for salaries for the implementation year are $232,058, with operational costs of $4,000 (total: $236,058). No additional costs beyond this amount are needed for year two; for year three, we have increased this budget to $364,528 (due to additional instruction salary). Faculty salaries are paid by a combination of general use funds (through internal reallocation) and private funding sources. Administrative salaries and stipends are paid via private funding sources.

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CURRICULUM OUTLINE NEW DEGREE PROPOSALS KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY I. Identify the new degree: Major in Professional Strategic Selling II. Provide courses required for each student in the major: Course Total Course Name & Number Credit Credi Hours Hour Business Administration General Education 54 Courses Pre-Professional (BAPP) Program: Business Core: ACCTG 231 Accounting for Business Operations 3 ACCTG 241 Accounting for Investing and Finance 3 FINAN 450 Principles of Finance 3 GENBA 101 Business Orientation 0 GENBA 110 Business Foundations 3 GENBA 166 Business Information Technology Skills Proficiency 0 MANGT 366 Information Technology for Business 3 MANGT 420 Management Concepts 3 MANGT 421 Introduction to Operations Management 3 MANGT 595 Business Strategy 3 MANGT 596 Business Ethics and Corporate Citizenship 3 MKTG 400 Introduction to Marketing 3 Total Hours Business Core 30 Economics Electives Economics electives must be selected from economics 6 (offerings numbered 500 or above excluding ECON 505 in consultation with the student’s academic Unrestricted Electives Total Hours Unrestricted Electives 6

Major in Professional MKTG 542 Fundamentals of Professional Selling 3 Strategic Selling: Core MKTG 550 Business Marketing 3 Courses MKTG 560 Sales Force Leadership 3 MKTG 565 Customer Relationship Management 3 MKTG 570 Advanced Selling 3 MKTG 499 Sales Experiential Learning 3 Total Hours Major Core Courses 18 Major in Professional Choose two (2) from the following list: 6 Strategic Selling: MKTG 450 Consumer Behavior (3) Electives MKTG 496 Special Topics in Marketing: Relationship Marketing (3) MKTG 496 Special Topics in Marketing: Cooperation Selling (3) MKTG 544 International Marketing (3) MKTG 496 Services Marketing (3) MKTG 545 Marketing Channels (3) MKTG 580 Business Intelligence for Strategic Decision Making (3) Total Hours Major Electives 6 Research Not applicable Practica Not applicable Total Hours for Major in Professional Strategic Selling 120

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IMPLEMENTATION YEAR: FY 2018-2019 Fiscal Summary for Proposed Academic Programs

Institution: Kansas State University Proposed Program: Major in Professional Strategic Selling

Part I. Anticipated Enrollment Implementation Year Year 2 Year 3 Full‐Time Part‐Time Full‐Time Part‐Time Full‐ Part‐Time A. Full‐time, Part‐time Headcount: 30 0 50 0 Ti75 0 B. Total Semester Credit Hours taken by 900 1500 2250 students in program Part II. Program Cost Projection A. In implementation year one, list all identifiable General Use costs to the academic unit(s) and how they will be funded. In subsequent years, please include only the additional amount budgeted. Salaries and $232,058 $232,058 $360,528 Fringe…Total 0 0 0 Instruction: GTAs Instruction: Adjuncts/Instructors/Non‐ 15,062 15,062 30,124 Tenure Track 113,409 113,409 226,817 Instruction: Tenure and Tenure‐ 71,890 71,890 71,890 Track Administration 31,697 31,697 31,697 Support Staff Other Operating Expenses…Total $4,000 $4,000 $4,000 Office Expenses 4,000 4,000 4,000

TOTAL: $236,058 $236,058 $364,528

Indicate source and amount of funds if other than internal reallocation: All funding sources will be due to internal reallocation and private funding, i.e., through the J. J. Vanier Distinguished Chair in Business Administration and funds raised by the National Strategic Selling Institute. Note: Faculty salaries are paid from a combination of general use and private funding sources. Administrative salaries are paid from private funding sources.

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B. Fiscal Affairs & Audit Regent Mullin 1. Receive FY 2019 Housing and Food Service Rate Elaine Frisbie Adjustment Proposals Submitted by State VP, Finance & Administration Universities (First Read)

Background According to Board policy (Ch.II,D.1c.(i)(1), the state universities submit housing rates to the Board for first reading in November, with final action taken by the Board in December. Accordingly, all six universities submitted proposals which, if approved, will take effect July 1, 2018 at KU, KSU and WSU and fall semester 2018 at ESU, FHSU and PSU for the academic year 2018-2019. Food service rate proposals are also provided in the same sequence, as a student cost that typically accompanies on-campus housing.

User fees must cover the cost of operating these auxiliary enterprises. The six universities have different housing and food service rate structures that account for different circumstances, such as the amount of outstanding bonded indebtedness, occupancy rates, age of facilities, and economies of scale related to the capacity of the housing and food service operations.

In order to illustrate the rate increases for each university, the following tables compare the current and proposed annual (two semester) rate at each institution for a typical double occupancy room and food service contract.

$ Increase % Increase Proposed AY 2019 AY 2019 Projected “Typical” Rate “Typical” Rate over over Occupancy AY 2017-2018 AY 2018-2019 AY 2018 AY 2018 Rate* PSU $7,700 $7,778 $78 1.0% 90.0% FHSU $7,853 $7,994 $141 1.8% 90.0% ESU $8,026 $8,232 $206 2.6% 91.2% KSU $8,730 $8,970 $240 2.7% 87.6% KU $10,060 $10,350 $290 2.9% 95.0% WSU $10,605 $10,905 $300 2.8% 94.5% *Occupancy rate is projected as of the Fall 20th Day student count, with the exception of FHSU, which averages the Fall and Spring 20th day counts together. A number of factors may affect occupancy rates – including availability of rooms and requirements that students live on the campus.

PSU – Residence Halls, Double Room plus Unlimited Meal Plan FHSU – Residence Hall Double Room Rate plus Open Access Meal Plan ESU – Morse Double Room Rate plus 14 Block Meal Plan KSU – Residence Halls (e.g., Boyd), Double Room plus 14 Meal Plan KU – Renovated Residence Hall Double Room, plus 14 Meal Dining Plan WSU – Housing Facility Plan, 2 Shared Bed/1 Bath plus Unlimited Access with $75 Shocker Dollars

Each university describes in their respective documentation the business case for the various proposed increases. Furthermore, each state university provides summary financial information for its housing system. Generally, the proposed increases are driven by anticipated inflationary costs and facility maintenance and enhancements. Each university indicates the proposed increases were reviewed by the appropriate campus groups with student representation.

The College Board’s “Trends in College Pricing” reports on the prices charged by colleges and universities in 2017-2018, how prices have changed over time, and how they vary within and across types of institutions, states,

60 November 15, 2017 Discussion Agenda | Wednesday and regions. The report includes a calculation of average room and board charges weighted by the number of undergraduates living in college housing.

The average room and board charge for four-year, public institutions in the Midwest is $10,460 this year. The average Midwest room and board charge for AY 2017-2018 increased 2.4% over the prior year. States included in the Midwest region are: Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. The national average room and board for four-year, public institutions is $10,800 for AY 2017-2018, a 3.1 percent increase over the prior year. The report can be found at http://trends.collegeboard.org/college-pricing.

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PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY NOVEMBER 2017

REQUEST AMENDMENT TO HOUSING RATES - Pittsburg State University

In accordance with Board Policy, Pittsburg State University requests that the Board of Regents consider for final action at its December 2017 meeting the following adjustments in housing rates to be effective with the 2018 Fall Semester.

Residence Halls Academic Year 17-18 18-19 Double Room/Unlimited Meal Plan $7,700 $7,778 Double Room/14 Plus 100 Meal Plan 7,476 7,550 Double Room/14 Meal Plan 7,276 7,350 Double Room/10 Plus 100 Meal Plan 7,084 7,154 Double Room/10 Meal Plan 6,884 6,954 Double Room/800Dining Dollars Meal Plan 6,230 6,276 Single room charge (maximum) 900 900 Crimson Commons room additional charge 890 890 Willard Hall room additional charge 360 360 Application fee 45 45 Payment Plan fee (optional/per semester) 25 25 Late Payment fee 30 30

Student Family Apartments (monthly) Academic Year 17-18 18-19 Two Bedroom $500 $500 Three Bedroom 565 565 Processing fee (new lease) 45 45 Late Payment fee 30 30

Block 22 Apartments (monthly) Academic Year 17-18 18-19

Studio Unit* -- $565 *Single occupancy units. Maximum rate for Loft Unit* -- 575 unit type depending on square footage and Flat Unit* -- 600 location within building. Suite Unit** -- 650 2 Bedroom/2 Bath (rate per bedroom/bath) -- 550 **Single or double occupancy units. Maximum rate for unit type depending on Suite Unit additional occupant charge -- 150 square footage and location within building. Processing fee (new lease) -- 45 Rate reflects single occupancy. Additional Late Payment fee -- 30 charge of $150 for second occupant.

Block 22 rates have been newly established based on a review of other student housing options in the market considering room size, location, and amenities. This comparison was completed with the assistance of the Block 22 developer who has significant experience with similar competitive student housing projects in a variety of markets. The rooms have been categorized into the five major types illustrated in the table above. Because of the historic nature of the property, within these categories each room will vary in size and features. Pittsburg State will consider a range of rental rates that reflect these unique characteristics and size. The rates shown above are the maximum rates for each category.

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Financial Impact Statement Housing Rates

I. DESCRIPTION OF RATE ADJUSTMENT An increase in the rates is proposed. If approved, the new rate schedule would be effective for the 2018 fall semester.

Residence Halls Academic Year Increase for % 17-18 18-19 Annual Cost Increase Double Room/Unlimited Meal Plan $7,700 $7,778 $78 1.01% Double Room/14 Plus 100 Meal Plan 7,476 7,550 74 .99% Double Room/14 Meal Plan 7,276 7,350 74 1.02% Double Room/10 Plus 100 Meal Plan 7,084 7,154 70 .99% Double Room/10 Meal Plan 6,884 6,954 70 1.02% Double Room/800 Dining Dollars Meal Plan 6,230 6,276 46 .74% Single room charge (maximum) 900 900 -- -- Crimson Commons room charge 890 890 -- -- Willard Hall room charge 360 360 -- -- Application Fee 45 45 -- -- Payment Plan Fee (optional per semester) 25 25 -- -- Late payment fee 30 30 -- --

Crimson Village Apartments (monthly) Increase for % 17-18 18-19 Annual Cost Increase Two Bedroom $500 $500 -- -- Three Bedroom 565 565 -- -- Processing Fee (new lease) 45 45 -- -- Late Payment fee 30 30 -- --

Block 22 Apartments (monthly) Increase for % 17-18 18-19 Annual Cost Increase Studio Units -- $565 -- -- Loft Units -- 575 -- -- Flat Units -- 600 -- -- Suite Units -- 650 -- -- 2 Bdrm/2 Bath Units (rate per bedroom/bath) -- 550 -- -- Suite Unit additional occupant charge -- 150 -- -- Processing Fee (new lease) -- 45 -- -- Late Payment fee -- 30 -- --

II. JUSTIFICATION FOR RATE ADJUSTMENT A modest rate increase of approximately 1% is requested for next fiscal year to fund increased costs in employee benefits, projected wage adjustments for staff, anticipated increases in utility costs, and increase in daily rate cost for dining plan. Rates requested for the initial year of operating of Block 22 Apartments are projected to generate sufficient income to cover lease cost for the residential portion of the facility as well as operating costs and operating reserves. The Director of University Housing in consultation with the Assistant Director of University Housing

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Operations and the Vice President for Student Life developed the proposed rate increases with input from the students serving on the Residence Hall Assembly.

III. STUDENT REVIEW OF FEE ADJUSTMENT A rate adjustment of up to 3% increase for residence halls was discussed with the members of the Residence Hall Assembly at their September 12, 2017, regular session. The assembly voted in favor of rate increases of this level if deemed necessary to maintain quality services and programs by the following vote: 25 affirmative and 1 negative. The group endorsed the university’s continuing efforts to invest funds in the maintenance, staffing and programming for on-campus housing for students.

V. PROJECTION OF REVENUE FROM AND NUMBER OF STUDENT AFFECTED BY FEE ADJUSTMENT The proposed fee increase is projected to generate $80,000. Approximately 1,200 students are projected to live in the residence halls.

VI. PROJECTED IMPACT OF RATE ADJUSTMENT ON STUDENT OCCUPANCY Because residence halls are in direct competition with off-campus rentals for student occupancy, any rate increase must remain within the appropriate levels that the overall market will support. University Housing is committed to providing students with high quality accommodations at reasonable rates. Given the proximity to campus, the programmatic efforts of the departmental staff, the amenities and services provided, and the reliable maintenance provided by the university, residence hall rates are very competitive with other student housing options of equal quality in the community. With the lower overall student enrollment, the fall occupancy percentage fell slightly lower. The housing system is at 84.1% occupancy of rated capacity for the Fall 2017 semester.

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Pittsburg State University Housing KBOR Rate Increase Request Supplemental Financial Information

Projected Estimated Actual Actual FY 2019 FY 2018 FY 2017 FY 2016 Gross Operating Revenue $9,000,000 $8,560,138 $8,813,301 $8,610,838 Salaries and Benefits 2,200,000 2,129,854 2,032,801 1,990,784 Other Operating Expenses 3,700,000 3,223,455 3,216,535 3,288,558

Gross Operating Revenue(Loss) $3,100,000 $3,208,829 $3,563,965 $3,331,496

Capital Improvements Expense 362,500 547,830 271,699 531,017 Annual Debt Service 2,300,000 2,204,311 2,465,231 2,476,374 Other Capital Expenditures ****400,000 ***400,000 **400,000 *603,527

Net Operating Revenue(Loss) $37,500 $23,688 $427,035 ($279,422)

Operating Fund Balance (EOY) $3,075,562 $3,038,062 $3,014,374 $2,587,339

L/T Debt Outstanding $21,250,000 $22,125,000 $23,010,000 $25,340,000

Occupancy Rate - Fall 20th Day 90.0% 84.1% 88.8% 95.3%

Capital Improvements Planned: *FY 2016 $400,000 for repayment of internal loan on Nation Hall project (1st of 5 years) and $203,527 to complete Nation Hall project **FY 2017 $400,000 for repayment of internal loan on Nation Hall project (2nd of 5 years) ***FY 2018 $400,000 for repayment of internal loan on Nation Hall project (3rd of 5 years) ****FY 2019 $400,000 for repayment of internal loan on Nation Hall project (4th of 5 years)

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FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS Department of Residential Life

Consistent with Board of Regents policy, the following amendments to the Comprehensive Fee Schedule are submitted for the Board's November 2017 meeting.

Recommended Residence Hall & Apartment Rates – 2018-2019 Rates are reported for both fall and spring semesters

McMindes Hall Double Room Rates, Fall & Spring Semester

2017-2018 2018-2019 Difference in Difference in Accommodations/Plan Rate Proposed Rate Amount Percentage No meal plan $3,796 $3,864 $68 1.80% Open access meal plan $7,853 $7,994 $141 1.80% 10 meals per week $7,673 $7,811 $138 1.80% 7 meals per week $7,615 $7,752 $137 1.80%

Proposed Victor E Village Hall Room Rates, Fall & Spring Semester*

2017-2018 2018-2019 Difference in Difference in Accommodations/Plan Rate Proposed Rate Amount Percentage No meal plan $4,096 $4,170 $74 1.80% Open access meal plan $8,153 $8,300 $147 1.80% 10 meals per week $7,973 $8,117 $144 1.80% 7 meals per week $7,915 $8,057 $142 1.80%

Proposed Tiger Village Housing Rates

Residence Hall Single Room Rates, Fall & Spring Semester*

A premium charge of $621 will be added for any single room accommodation in standard McMindes, Victor E Village, and Tiger Village Rooms. This results in an increase of 1.8% in the room charge for the next academic year.

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Tiger Place Suites, Fall & Spring Semester

2017-2018 2018-2019 Difference in Difference in Accommodations/Plan Rate Proposed Rate Amount Percentage No meal plan $4,915 $5,003 $88 1.80% Open access meal plan $8,978 $9,140 $162 1.80% 10 Meals per week $8,798 $8,956 $158 1.80% 7 Meals per week $8,741 $8,895 $157 1.80%

Dane G. Hansen Scholarship Hall, Fall & Spring Semester

2017-2018 2018-2019 Difference in Difference in Accommodations/Plan Rate Proposed Rate Amount Percentage No meal plan $2,840 $2,840 $0 0.00% Open access meal plan $6,903 $6,970 $67 1.80% 10 Meals per week $6,723 $6,787 $64 1.80% 7 Meals per week $6,666 $6,728 $62 1.80%

Wooster Place Apartment, Fall & Spring Semester (10 Months)

Accommodations 2017-2018 2018-2019 Difference in Difference in (Not Furnished) Rate Proposed Rate Amount Percentage 1 Bedroom $5,461 $5,559 $98 1.80% 2 Bedroom $5,922 $6,029 $107 1.80% 2 Bedroom Shared $4,828 $4,915 $87 1.80%

Stadium Place Apartment, Fall & Spring Semester (10 Months)

2017-2018 2018-2019 Difference in Difference in Accommodations Rate Proposed Rate Amount Percentage 2 Bedroom $5,922 $6,029 $107 1.80% 4 Bedroom $5,375 $5,472 $97 1.80%

Additional Fees

2017-2018 2018-2019 Difference in Difference in Fee Rate Proposed Rate Amount Percentage Application fee $40 $40 $0 0% Late fee $25 $25 $0 0%

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Weekly Rates

2017-2018 2018-2019 Difference in Difference in Accommodations Rate Proposed Rate Amount Percentage Early arrival for students with $129 $131 $2 1.80% housing contracts Guest room $179 $182 $3 1.80%

Daily Rates

2017-2018 2018-2019 Difference in Difference in Accommodations Rate Proposed Rate Amount Percentage Early arrival for students with $58 $59 $1 1.80% housing contracts Guest Room $80 $81 $1 1.80%

Summer Term

2017-2018 2018-2019 Difference in Difference in Accommodations Rate Proposed Rate Amount Percentage Camper daily rate for a $13 $13 $0 0% double room Camper daily rate for a single $26 $26 $0 0% room

FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY PROPOSED INCREASES IN RESIDENCE HALL, CONTRACT BOARD AND APARTMENT RENTAL RATES AND FEES 2018 -2019

Business Impact of Proposed Rates

Expenditure Impact The proposed increase of 1.8%, matching HEPI (Higher Education Pricing Index), in the traditional residence halls, suites, and apartments and an increase of 1.8% in contract board rates, equaling an overall increase of 1.8%, (down .6% from last year) will generate approximately $172,000 in additional revenue for the 2019 fiscal year. These resources will become part of the base budget and will be used for capital improvements and increases in ongoing operating expenses as a result of inflation.

Capital improvements include upgrades to security (electronic key access) which includes all facilities within the next four years. With the addition of electronic security to McMindes Hall the campus will also begin a door replacement project. Continuation of the McMindes and Custer renovations will include asbestos abatement, furnishing upgrades, and electrical upgrades. Stadium Place apartments also continue to be renovated as kitchen cabinets and carpet are replaced and the landings at Wooster Place Apartments will be repaired.

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Full time and student staff positions will also be modified, at additional cost, to meet the needs of more residents, to improve programming efforts within Residential Life, to recruit and retain successful full time and graduate staff, and to support the overall University effort to improve retention and graduation rates.

Estimated Benefits from Proposal The proposed rate increase in university housing will be used to help offset general operating expense increases including health insurance cost increases and normal inflation, increases in the board rates proposed by Chartwells, the contracted food service provider, due to increases in overall food and costs of operation, and will help fund facility improvements throughout residential life. Scheduled facility improvements include asbestos abatement in McMindes Hall to allow for removing of built in furniture to be replaced with modular furniture, electrical improvements in McMindes Hall and the addition of electronic key access. The door project planning will begin FY 2018 with completion estimated to take two summers.

Alternatives to Proposal The proposed rate increases depicted in the accompanying “Recommended Residence Hall and Apartment Rates—2018-2019” were determined to be the most advantageous to all parties concerned. The rate proposal was presented to the Residence Hall Association at its regular meeting on October 12, 2017, and was approved. No alternatives were discussed.

Impact of Not Implementing Proposal The rate increases proposed are to cover anticipated and known increases in operational costs for Residential Life. While the operation could survive without the increase future plans for the maintenance, improvement, and replacement of facilities would have to be reconsidered. The goal of Residential Life over the next five years is to replace or refurbish all its facilities and to accomplish that, its price increases should be at a minimum near inflation during that time period.

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Supplemental Financial Information Projected Estimated Actual Actual KBOR Rate Increase Request FY 2019 FY 2018 FY 2017 FY 2016

Gross Operating Revenue $11,134,753 $10,814,920 $9,751,424 $9,462,606 Gross Operating Expense $6,203,825 $6,030,622 $5,935,227 $5,791,555

Gross Operating Revenue(Loss) $4,930,928 $4,784,298 $3,816,197 $3,671,051

Capital Improvements Expense* $2,700,000 $4,194,450 $3,571,636 $2,128,874 Annual Debt Service** $2,818,528 $2,783,799 $1,110,965 $1,040,003 Other Capital Expenditures

Net Operating Revenue(Loss) $(587,600) $(2,193,951) $(866,404) $502,174

Occupancy Rate 20th Day Fall & Spring 90% 90% 88% 88%

Reserve Balance (EOY) $2,474,470 $3,062,070 $5,256,021 $6,122,425

$26,765,00 L/T Debt Outstanding $25,365,000 $26,025,000 0 $26,765,000

Capital Improvements Planned* FY 2018 $4,194,450 FY 2019 $2,700,000

* Capital Improvements Description: FY 2018 - Wiest replacement capital investment, McMindes Hall improvements, Wiest Razing. FY 2019 - McMindes Improvements and Upgrades

**Debt Service: **Agnew replacement cash flow guarantee and annual bond payment.

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Emporia State University Division of Student Affairs Department of Residential Life and Memorial Union Corporation Statement of Proposed Residence Hall and Contract Board Rates Academic Year 2018-2019

Emporia State University requests authorization to amend the Comprehensive Fee Schedule, effective fall semester 2018 as follows:

Description of Fee Adjustment: Figures shown represent academic year totals, unless otherwise noted. The housing and meal contract’s default time period includes both the fall 2018 and the spring 2019 semesters.

Room & Board Options Total Standard Double

From* To* Increase % Increase Morse Double Rate $4,560 $4,690 $130 2.9% Morse Triple Rate $4,500 $4,500 $0.0 0% Morse Quad Rate $4,050 $4,050 $0.0 0% Towers/Trusler/Singular Dbl Rate $5,130 $5,280 $150 2.9% Towers Suite Rate $5,400 $5,560 $160 3.0% Private rooms (when available) $6,200 $6,380 $180 2.9% all buildings

From* To* Increase % Increase Room+Board % Increase All Access Meal Plan $3,554 $3,632 $78 2.2% $8,912 2.6% 14 Block Meal Plan $3,466 $3,542 $76 2.2% $8,822 2.6% 9 Block Meal Plan $2,870 $2,934 $64 2.2% $8,214 2.7%

Justification for Fee Adjustment and Projected Revenue

Residence Hall Impact Proposed room rates for FY 2019 have been held to an increase of 0.0 – 3.0%. Increased revenue of approximately $100,000 will meet financial obligations associated with replacement projects in the residence hall system, increased costs for employee benefits, and new residence hall construction.

Memorial Union Impact The proposed rates for meal plans represent a 2.2% increase in food plan costs to students, reflecting the Consumer Price Index - Urban (CPI-U) “food away from home”.

Review of Proposal Increases The residence hall and meal plan increases were developed in consultation with students who live in the residence halls and serve on the Memorial Union board of directors which has student board member positions representing the residence halls and Associated Student Government. The proposed meal plan pricing information contained in this document was presented to the Memorial Union Board of Directors and approved by that body on October 19, 2017. During the week of October 16, 2017, Freshmen Residence Hall Council and Morse Activities Council were presented a draft version of this document with time for open comment and discussion. These representative organizations supported the proposed housing rates for AY 2018-2019.

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Emporia State University Housing System Financial Report Summary Prepared for KBOR Increase Request Fiscal Years 2016 through 2020

Projected Projected Projected Actual Actual FY 2020 FY 2019 FY 2018 FY 2017 FY 2016

Gross Operating Revenue $4,260,887 $4,260,887 $4,046,363 $4,398,221 $4,178,227

Salaries and Wages 1,290,285 1,290,285 1,290,285 1,258,815 1,184,584 Other Operating Expenditures 865,252 865,252 865,252 865,252 784,631 Gross Operating Expense 2,155,537 2,155,537 2,155,537 2,124,067 1,969,215

Gross Operating Revenue Gain/(Loss) $2,105,350 $2,105,350 $1,890,826 $2,274,154 $2,209,012

Capital Improvements Expense $49,378 $49,378 $49,378 $49,378 $36,084 Major Maintenance & Repair $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $255,222 Depreciation Replacement Fund $600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $599,321 $1,685,860 Annual Debt Service 717,105 717,105 717,105 714,169 708,117 Other Transfers 200,000 200,000 200,000 331,602 184,881 Net Operating Revenue Gain/(Loss) $38,867 $38,867 ($175,657) $79,684 ($661,152)

Operating Fund Balance - June 30th $1,127,141 $1,088,274 $1,049,407 $1,225,064 $1,145,380

Occupancy Rate - Fall 20th Day 91.2% 91.2% 91.2% 91.8% 96.1%

Long Term Debt Outstanding $3,705,000 $4,235,000 $4,745,000 $5,235,000 $5,710,000

Major Maintenance & Repair Planned* Fiscal Year 2018: $500,000 Fiscal Year 2019: $500,000 Fiscal Year 2020: $500,000

*Capital Improvements/Major Maintenance & Repair Description FY20: Singular Hall: replace all fan coil units (not completed during renovation); Towers: repair/replace bathroom floors FY19: Singular/Trusler Halls: new design of west entrance/exit FY19: Towers: continue door replacement; continue fan coil unit replacement; exterior work & landscaping FY18: Towers: replace rooftop HVAC unit; continue door replacement; continue fan coil unit replacement FY18: Towers: tuck pointing ($250,000 is max ceiling based upon revenues with door work to be reduced as needed) FY17 Major Repairs – Morse: roof repairs; internet and wireless update FY17 Major Repairs – Towers: fan coil units, continued door replacement; furniture FY16 Major Repairs – Central Morse Hall: upgrade lounge, reception center, fan coil units, game room; Towers: update furniture FY16 Central Morse Hall: continued bathroom renovation

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KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICE RATES

I. PROPOSED RATES (Room and Board) These rates have been reviewed by staff and are supported by the Association of Residence Halls.

Manhattan Campus Regular Semester 1, 2, 3, 4 Effective July 1, 2018

Room Rate (per semester) Single Students Per Person 2017-2018 2018-2019 % Change Traditional Rooms Traditional small single Boyd, Putnam $2,770 $2,850 2.9% Traditional small single Haymaker, Moore $2,695 $2,770 2.8% Traditional private single Wefald $3,925 $4,200 7.0% Traditional double Boyd, Ford, Haymaker, Moore, Putnam $2,415 $2,475 2.5% Traditional double Goodnow $2,510 $2,575 2.6% Traditional double Marlatt $2,550 $2,625 2.9% Traditional private double West $2,830 $2,900 2.5% Traditional private double Wefald $3,360 $3,500 4.2% Traditional triple $2,400 $2,450 2.1% Traditional quad $2,430 $2,475 1.9%

Suites 1 person private suite Van Zile $3,755 $3,900 3.9% 1 person private suite Marlatt $3,860 $4,000 3.6% 1 person by 1 person suite $3,590 $3,700 3.1% 1 person by 2 person suite (1 person side) $3,530 $3,650 3.4% 2 person private suite Ford, Haymaker, Van Zile $3,555 $3,650 2.7% 2 person private suite Goodnow, Marlatt $3,625 $3,725 2.8% 2 person private suite West $3,990 $3,990 0.0% 2 person by 1 person suite (2 person side) $3,395 $3,500 3.1% 2 person by 2 person suite Ford, Haymaker, Van Zile $3,370 $3,475 3.1% 2 person by 2 person suite Goodnow, Marlatt $3,465 $3,565 2.9% 3 person room with private unattached bathroom $2,870 $2,950 2.8% Ford, Haymaker 3 person room with private unattached bathroom $2,975 $3,050 2.5% Goodnow, Marlatt 3 person private suite Boyd, Putnam $3,415 $3,500 2.5% 3 person private suite Goodnow, Marlatt $3,510 $3,650 4.0% 3 person private suite Haymaker $3,415 $3,750 9.8% 3 person private suite West $3,865 $3,865 0.0% 4 person private suite Ford, Haymaker $3,140 $3,225 2.7% 4 person private suite Goodnow, Marlatt $3,245 $3,345 3.1%

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Room Rate (per semester) 2017-2018 2018-2019 % Change

Clusters 1 person inside cluster suite $3,540 $3,650 3.1% 2 person inside cluster suite $3,435 $3,525 2.6% 3 person inside cluster suite $3,350 $3,400 1.5%

Honors House $2,750 $2,800 1.8%

Cooperative House 5 $3,725 $3,910 5.0%

Living Community 2 bedroom 1 bath apartment (4 person) $2,910 $3,000 3.1% 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment (4 person) $3,345 $3,450 3.1% 3 bedroom 2 bath apartment (6 person) $2,710 $2,795 3.1% 4 bedroom 2 bath apartment (8 person) $2,550 $2,625 2.9%

Meal plans for residence hall and Living Community residents (rate per semester) 6

2017-2018 2018-2019 % Change All Access (unlimited access) $2,300 $2,365 2.8% Any 14 (14 swipes per week) $1,950 $2,010 3.1%

1 Includes housekeeping service other than within rooms.

2 Application fee of $30.00 (non-refundable) is assessed each academic year and is due before the contract will be processed. Up to $25.00 of each application fee is transferred to the recreational and social use fund. If the full contract amount is not paid prior to July 1 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester, all charges will be posted to the University Tuition and Fee account accessible within KSIS. All charges will be billed by the university Cashier’s Office and subject to their terms and conditions.

3 For payment due dates, cancellation dates and charges, please refer to “Student Housing Contract Terms”.

4 Students may deposit funds into Cat Cash to be used in all K-State Student Union and Housing and Dining Services retail options, including JP’s Sports Grill, Cornerstone Coffee and Bakery, Derby Bakery, Quick Cats convenience stores, Cliffside Rec Center convenience store and Housing laundry facilities. Students will have limited Grab and Go meals with all residential meal plans.

5 Plus assisting with house and food service operations on an average of one hour per day. Rate includes meals.

6 Sunday evening meals are not served.

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Polytechnic Campus Regular Semester 1, 2, 3 Effective July 1, 2018

Rooms and Meals (rater per semester) Single Students Per Person 2017-2018 2018-2019 % Change Residence halls - 14 meal plan Double room $3,243 $3,353 3.4% Single room $5,188 $5,298 2.1%

Residence halls - 19 meal plan Double room $3,469 $3,585 3.3% Single room $5,414 $5,530 2.1%

Other Polytechnic campus housing fees Application fee $30 $30 0.0%

1 Plus a non-refundable application fee of $30.00 per contract from which a sum not to exceed $25 may be used as a recreational and social fee.

2 For payment due dates, cancellation dates and charges, please refer to “Student Housing Contract Terms.”

3 Residents may lock-in their starting residence hall rate for a maximum of five years if fall contracts are turned in no later than the first Friday in May each year.

Manhattan Campus Apartments 1, 2 Effective July 1, 2018

2017-2018 2018-2019 % Change Traditional (rate per apartment per month) 1 bedroom unfurnished $495 $510 3.0% 2 bedroom unfurnished $575 $595 3.5%

Renovated (rate per apartment per month) 1 bedroom unfurnished $565 $585 3.5% 2 bedroom unfurnished $650 $675 3.8%

Highly Renovated 3 (rate per apartment per month) 1 bedroom unfurnished $605 $625 3.3% 2 bedroom unfurnished $730 $755 3.4% 3 bedroom unfurnished $795 $800 0.6%

Modern Construction 3 (rate per person per month) 1 bedroom unfurnished $705 $730 3.5% 2 bedroom 1 bath unfurnished $575 $580 0.9% 2 bedroom 2 bath unfurnished $595 $610 2.5% 3 bedroom unfurnished $500 $505 1.0% 4 bedroom unfurnished $450 $455 1.1%

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2017-2018 2018-2019 % Change Studio unfurnished $640 $650 1.6% Studio loft unfurnished $695 $705 1.4% Town house unfurnished $998 $998 0.0% 2 bedroom 1 bath furnished-hybrid apartment 4 New $680 n/a 2 bedroom 2 bath furnished-hybrid apartment 4 New $710 n/a 3 bedroom furnished-hybrid studio 4 New $605 n/a 4 bedroom furnished-community studio 4 $540 $555 2.8%

1 In addition to the monthly rates, a refundable deposit of $400 is required at time of application and a non- refundable application fee of $30 is assessed each academic year and is due before the contract will be processed. Up to $25 of each application fee is transferred to the recreational and social use fund. If the full contract amount is not paid prior to July 1 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester, all charges will be posted to the University Tuition and Fee account accessible within KSIS. All charges will be billed by the university Cashier’s Office and subject to their terms and conditions. A late payment fee of $10 will be charged for apartment rent not paid when due.

2 Students provide linen, dishes, telephone and electricity for apartments. Electricity is included for hybrid apartments.

3 Furniture is available for rent on a limited basis.

4 10-month room contract

Summer Session Effective May 2018

Double Room as Single Double Room 2017-2018 2018-2019 2017-2018 2018-2019 Manhattan campus (rate per week) Room and 14 meals $385 $400 $260 $270 Room and 20 meals $395 $415 $265 $280

Polytechnic campus (rate per week) Room and 10 meals $302 $417 $183 $242 Room and 15 meals $327 $443 $208 $268

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Optional meal plans for residents of Housing and Dining Services apartments, faculty/staff and off-campus students

2017-2018 2018-2019 Manhattan Campus (rate per semester) Optional Jardine resident 50 meal plan (50 entrances) $595 $595 Optional Jardine resident 100 meal plan (100 entrances) $1,130 $1,130 Optional Jardine resident all-access meal plan 1 $2,300 $2,365 Optional faculty/staff 25 breakfast/lunch meal plan (25 entrances) New $260 Optional faculty/staff 50 breakfast/lunch meal plan (50 entrances) $530 $520 Optional faculty/staff 100 any meal plan (100 entrances) $1,195 $1,170 Optional off-campus student 50 breakfast/lunch meal plan (50 $530 $530 entrances) Optional off-campus student 100 any meal plan (100 entrances) $1,255 $1,255 Optional off-campus student 150 any meal plan (150 entrances) $1,790 $1,790

Polytechnic Campus (rate per semester) Optional 5 meal plan (lunch, M-F) $449 $489

1 Must buy full year plan.

II. Expenditure Impact of Proposal The proposed rates are recommended to cover increased operational costs within the Housing and Dining auxiliary. Expenditures for salaries and benefits increases approximately 3% as a result of increasing group health insurance employer rates and KPERS retirement rate. Operating expenses are also expected to increase approximately 3.1% related to food, facility maintenance, and a utilities increase resulting from Westar electricity rate increases of 5-7%. Capital improvement projects are projected at $2.2 million for fire/life safety and ADA renovations in Goodnow Hall. Because K-State does not require any student to live in university-owned residence halls or apartments, the university provides excellent facilities and exemplary service to maintain the optimal number of residents.

Salaries and KPERS increase $600,000 Student labor $65,000 Utilities increase $300,000 OOE increase $50,000 Food increase $138,000

III. Revenue Impact of Proposal K-State’s housing system operates as an auxiliary unit so all projected revenue is deposited to auxiliary funds. The estimated additional revenue of approximately $1.0 million is an increase of about 2% over FY 2018 residence hall, apartment and dining projected totals.

IV. Estimated Benefits from Proposal Approximately 5,050 students living in residence halls, cooperative house, honors house and apartments will be affected by the rate increase. The proposed increases are primarily driven by inflationary increases in costs for labor, utilities, food and facility maintenance. Additionally, the resources will be used to update the infrastructure in Goodnow Hall along with annual facilities maintenance in the residential buildings and dining service areas. Even though it is a challenge, the University successfully maintains room and board rates that are below national and Big XII averages. K-State continues to remain competitive in the lower one-third of the Big XII universities.

V. Alternatives to Proposal None identified. User fees must cover all operating costs including maintenance and renovations of the residence hall, dining services and apartment buildings since Housing and Dining is a self-supporting enterprise.

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VI. Impact of Not Implementing Proposal The Housing and Dining Services annual operating budget is approximately $49 million. The insured replacement value of the housing facilities is about $556 million. Housing and Dining Services is a self-supporting auxiliary unit. Prudent management requires a fiscally stable budget and a properly maintained physical plant with sufficient revenue to cover operating expenditures and facilities maintenance and renovations. Failure to properly plan, budget and operate would compromise the University’s ability to meet core responsibilities to students. Additionally, it is prudent to have adequate reserves to fund debt service and finance future capital improvements during times of enrollment fluctuations. The rate proposal submitted was developed over the past year with input from the K-State Association of Residence Halls student leadership.

Supplemental Financial Information Manhattan and Polytechnic Campuses Projected Projected Actual Actual Actual FY 2019 FY 2018 FY 2017 FY 2016 FY 2015 Gross Operating Revenue $50,412,000 $49,394,000 $46,473,000 $44,317,000 $46,165,000

Salaries and Wages $22,926,000 $22,261,000 $20,544,000 $19,249,000 $15,235,000 Other Operating Expenditures $16,184,000 $15,696,000 $16,169,000 $14,654,000 $17,780,000 Total Gross Operating Expense $39,110,000 $37,957,000 $36,713,000 $33,903,000 $33,015,000

Gross Operating Revenue (Loss) 1 $11,302,000 $11,437,000 $9,760,000 $10,414,000 $13,150,000

Capital Improvements Expense* $2,160,000 $2,660,000 $4,976,000 $6,255,000 $3,268,000 Annual Debt Service $8,899,000 $8,898,000 $8,833,000 $7,492,000 $7,047,000 Other Capital Expenditures $150,000 $150,000 $162,000 $324,000 $238,000

Net Revenue (Loss) $93,000 ($271,000) ($4,211,000) ($3,657,000) $2,597,000

Occupancy Rate – Fall 20th Day 87.6% 87.3% 84.8% 93.7% 98.5%

Housing System Earned Fund $15,900,000 $15,807,000 $16,034,000 $20,244,000 $23,902,000 Balance 2

L/T Debt Outstanding $123,017,000 $126,853,000 $130,515,000 $131,895,000 $133,980,000

*Capital Improvements Planned:  FY 2018: $2,660,000 (rehabilitation and repair renovations including Kramer phase III completion, Goodnow phase I of Marlatt-Goodnow Renovation and Union Station by JP’s dining equipment)  FY 2019: $2,160,000 (rehabilitation and repair renovations including Goodnow phase II of Marlatt-Goodnow Renovation, waste stacks in Strong Complex residence halls and Moore Hall asbestos abatement.) 1 The university continues to maintain the best practice of maintaining cash reserves equal to 1.25 times annual debt service even though the bond covenants no longer require it. 2 Fund balance excludes unearned advance payments that have been collected for the upcoming academic year. The remaining fund balance is primarily in place for cash flow needs such as those associated with KSU’s self-operated dining services, employment protection issues, reserves for capital projects (as noted above), and emergency equipment and building repairs. KSU’s housing operations have buildings with replacement values in excess of $556 million. The long-term fiscal stability requires a properly maintained physical plant.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS KU Student Housing Fiscal Year 2019 Business Case for Increasing Student Housing and Dining Rates

I. PROPOSED RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019 The University continues to expand the variety of housing and dining options for students who choose to live on campus. The double/two-person room in a Renovated Residence Hall is the most common option for students who wish to live in a residence hall and is reported as the residence hall standard.

For Fiscal Year 2019, the proposed rate for a renovated residence hall double room will increase from $5,910 to $6,084 or 2.9%. Residential dining proposes an average increase of 2.8% with the 14 meals per week plan proposed at $4,266 for the academic year. For 2018-19, a renovated residence hall double room ($6,084) plus the 14 meals per week plan ($4,266) will total $10,350, a 2.88% increase over the total for Fiscal Year 2018.

The proposed housing rates incorporate projected cost increases, the most significant of which include utilities, maintenance, staff salaries and benefits, and, new for Fiscal Year 2019, resident laundry. Rates for 2018-19 have been proposed following study and review by staff in Student Housing, KU Dining Services, and the KU Student Housing Advisory Board (SHAB), which consists of faculty, staff, and students, including representatives from the Association of University Residence Halls (AURH); the Apartment Living Association (APLA); and, the All Scholarship Hall Council (ASHC). The proposals were reviewed by SHAB at the September 18, September 25, and October 2 meetings. In addition to SHAB meetings, the Director of Student Housing and Director of Dining Services met with student government leaders and student groups for further discussion and to answer questions. These rates have been reviewed and recommended by the Vice Provost for Student Affairs. SHAB approval of these rates was confirmed at the October 23, 2017 meeting.

Rates for on-campus housing and dining plans proposed to be effective July 1, 2018:

RESIDENCE HALLS 2017-18 2018-19 $ Incr. % Incr. Traditional Residence Hall Double/Two Person Room $4,616 $4,742 $126 2.7 Single Room* $6,122 $6,286 $164 2.7

Renovated Residence Halls Double Room (Ellsworth, Hashinger, GSP) $5,910 $6,084 $174 2.9 Double Room w/Bath; 4-Person Suite (Lewis, $6,246 $6,430 $184 2.9 Templin, Ellsworth) 2-Person Suite (any) & 2-Person Studio (Ellsworth) $6,246 $6,430 $184 2.9 Double Room as Single* (Ellsworth, GSP, Hashinger) $7,870 $8,098 $228 2.9 & 1-Person Suite (Templin) Double, 3-Person, 4-Person Room (Corbin Hall) $7,076 $0 0.0 Single Room (Corbin Hall) $8,918 $0 0.0

Residence Halls, suite-style new in 2015-16 (Oswald-Self) and 2017-18 (Downs) 2-Person, Sgl Suite-2 bedrooms (O-S, Downs) $9,516 $9,804 $288 3.0 4-Person, Dbl Suite-2 bedrooms (Oswald-Self) $8,454 $8,708 $254 3.0 4 & 2-Person, Dbl Semi-Suite (Oswald-Self, Downs) $7,518 $7,746 $228 3.0 4-Person, 2-Bath Suite-4 bedrooms (Downs) $9,870 $10,170 $300 3.0 4-Person, 2-Bath Suite-2 bedrooms (Downs) $8,850 $9,118 $268 3.0

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Contract rates listed above are for the academic year, including Thanksgiving and Spring breaks, and include utilities, data/internet, and resident laundry.

* 2-person room contracted by a single resident on a space-available basis

APARTMENTS

Sunflower Duplex Apartments 2017-18 2018-19 $ Incr. % Incr.

Two Bedroom Apartment $769 $790 $ 21 2.7

This monthly contract rate includes water and sanitation. All other utilities, including data service, are paid by residents to service providers. Most apartments are unfurnished and are operated as short-term, transitional housing for new faculty and staff relocating to Lawrence.

Jayhawker Towers Apartments 2017-18 2018-19 $ Incr. % Incr. Two-Bedroom Apartments 4 residents per apartment, cost per resident $3,766 $3,868 $102 2.7 2 residents per small apartment, cost per resident* $5,292 $5,434 $142 2.7 2 residents per apartment, cost per resident $6,442 $6,618 $176 2.7

Renovated Two-Bedroom Apartments 4 residents per apartment, cost per resident $4,864 $5,006 $142 2.9 2 residents per apartment, cost per resident $8,388 $8,634 $248 2.9

Contract rates listed above are for the academic year and include utilities, data/internet, and resident laundry. Apartments are partially furnished.

* A total of 3 of these small, non-standard apartments remain in the Jayhawker Towers complex.

McCarthy Hall 2017-18 2018-19 $ Incr. % Incr.

4-bedroom apartment, cost per resident $10,484 $10,792 $308 2.9 2-bedroom apartment, cost per resident $11,422 $11,780 $358 3.1

Stouffer Place Apartments, new in 2018-19 2017-18 2018-19 $ Incr. % Incr.

4-bedroom apartment, cost per resident $10,792 $0 0.0 2-bedroom apartment, cost per resident $11,780 $0 0.0

SCHOLARSHIP HALLS 2017-18 2018-19 $ Incr. % Incr. Traditional Scholarship Halls $4,090 $4,200 $110 2.7 (Battenfeld, Douthart, Grace Pearson, Pearson, Sellards, Stephenson)

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Suite-Style Scholarship Halls $4,510 $4,640 $130 2.9 (K.K. Amini, Margaret Amini, Krehbiel, Rieger)

Meal Charge for the 10 halls listed above $2,202 $2,268 $ 66 3.0

Miller and Watkins Halls $2,776 $2,834 $ 58 2.1 (women in these halls purchase and prepare their own food)

Contract rates listed above are for the academic year, including Thanksgiving and Spring breaks, and include utilities, data/internet, and resident laundry.

Suite-style halls provide more amenities and square footage per resident, resulting in higher operating costs.

The Elizabeth Miller Watkins Trust provides a rate subsidy for Miller and Watkins residents and because Miller and Watkins residents cooperatively purchase and prepare their own food, there is no meal charge for residents of those two women’s scholarship halls.

RESIDENTIAL DINING PLANS

Following conversations with students and staff, residential dining plans and rates were updated for 2017-18. The 14 Meals per Week plan for 2018-19 remains the comparison plan for KU Dining Services although the All Access plan offers the best value per meal and most flexibility for residents. The Block of 50 meals option has become very popular with off-campus students and well as with faculty and staff. The opening of the new South Dining Commons has been a success along with the late-night option, Southside, serving our after- hours guests.

Each plan includes parent/guardian meals and on-campus residents continue to have several guest passes as well as the opportunity to choose a to-go meal from any dining center. Students who choose the All Access plan have the benefit of eating in campus retail locations rather than returning to a residential dining center. As residence hall students complete the on-line contracting process they select dining plans based on their personal preferences and needs.

2017-18 2018-19 $ Incr. % Incr.

All Access Dining Plan $4,290 $4,410 $120 2.8 Unlimited residential dining; $250 Dining Dollars; 2 Parent/Guardian meals/month; 1 to-go meal/day; 20 guest meals; up to 1 meal equivalent/day at retail locations

14 Meals per week Dining Plan $4,150 $4,266 $116 2.8 14 residential dining meals/week; $300 Dining Dollars; 2 Parent/Guardian meals/month; 1 to-go meal/day; 12 guest meals

10 Meals per week Dining Plan $3,584 $3,684 $100 2.8 10 residential dining meals/week; $400 Dining Dollars; 2 Parent/Guardian meals/month; 1 to-go meal/day; 8 guest meals

Block of 50 Residential Dining Meals $425 $ 425 $ 0 0.0 1 to-go meal/day; up to 1 meal equivalent/day at retail

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locations (not available for residence hall students)

II. EXPENDITURE IMPACT OF PROPOSAL Rates are established to cover operating costs required to maintain a highly qualified staff and manage facilities. Current and future facilities plans focus on accessibility and life safety enhancements throughout the system. Roofs and mechanical systems are upgraded as part of an ongoing commitment to achieve greater energy efficiency.

With the proposed increases for Fiscal Year 2019, KU housing and dining rates will remain an outstanding value, well below national averages, reflecting good management practices, and a continued commitment to good stewardship of students’ money.

POTENTIAL REVENUE IMPACT OF RATE PROPOSAL

Estimated revenue increases over the previous year for each rate proposal are:

Residence Halls $658,000 Sunflower Apartments $4,700 Scholarship Halls $92,600 Jayhawker Towers $113,500 McCarthy Hall $13,200

Potential Housing Revenue Impact $882,000 Fiscal Year 2019 Projected revenue for new Stouffer Place Apartments $7,000,000 Potential Dining Revenue Impact $434,580 (a unit of Kansas Memorial Unions since FY’05)

See attached supplemental financial information

III. EXPECTED BENEFITS FROM PROPOSAL KU Student Housing assignable space for 2018-19 will be 5,684 students. The proposed increases will enable the housing and dining operations to continue providing exceptional on-campus living experiences, which remain a great value for the students’ dollar.

IV. ALTERNATIVES TO PROPOSAL None identified. Only basic services are being provided and these charges are established to cover expenses associated with cost recovery including the cost of maintaining and remodeling the facilities. There are no state- appropriated funds in this auxiliary operation; therefore, user fees must cover total costs.

V. IMPACT OF NOT IMPLEMENTING PROPOSAL The annual operating budget of the auxiliary housing operation is approximately $33.7 million, with a physical plant insured replacement value of nearly $500 million. Failure to increase revenue commensurate with increased operating expenses would jeopardize the fiscal stability of the operation. These proposed rates were carefully evaluated prior to presentation to the Student Housing Advisory Board and senior staff in Student Affairs. Rental income is pledged as part of a long-range renovation program which will continue to be financed by bonds. Each project is evaluated carefully to ensure the building’s income can support its operation plus debt service. Inability to guarantee bond obligations would compromise the department’s ability to finance future renovation projects.

Prepared: October 24, 2017 Sarah E. Waters Director, KU Student Housing

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The University of Kansas Department of Student Housing Supplemental Financial Information KBOR Rate Increase Request

Projected Estimated Actual Actual FY 2019 FY 2018 FY 2017 FY 2016

Gross Operating Revenue 39,900,000 33,763,540 29,232,031 28,794,224

Gross Operating Expense (26,500,000) (22,279,440) (19,683,983) (19,540,335)

Gross Operating Revenue (Loss) $13,400,000 $11,484,100 $9,548,048 $9,253,889

Capital Improvements Expense (1,950,000) (5,314,890) (1,471,554) (5,634,239)

Annual Debt Service (14,144,677) (9,498,612) (6,325,827) (6,313,219)

Other Capital Expenditures -0- -0- -0- -0-

Net Operating Revenue (Loss) (2,694,677) (3,329,402) 1,750,667 (2,693,569)

Ending Balance 762,948 3,457,625 6,787,027 5,036,360

Occupancy Rate – Fall 20th Day 95.0% 94.6% 99.2% 98.8%

Long-Term Debt Outstanding (as of 6-30) 85,800,000 89,510,000 92,745,000 82,065,000 Lewis Hall (orig. 1998D), Ellsworth Hall (orig. 2002A) plus Towers A and D, 2010A Hashinger Hall and Templin Hall Refunding, 2005E-1 Ellsworth Hall, 2002 A-1 GSP Hall, 2011C Oswald-Self 2014C (McCollum Replacement) Corbin Hall, 2017A

L-Term Capital Lease Principal Outstanding 120,003,483 120,780,233 120,964,600 (as of 6-30)

Capital Improvements Detail

Projections $67.4M 708-bed Stouffer Place Apartments near Ousdahl Drive on 18th Street $10.2M Jayhawker Tower B Renovation $10.1M Jayhawker Tower C Renovation $23.8M Oliver Residence Hall Renovation

Capital Improvements Description

Corbin Hall Renovation - Corbin Hall was constructed in two phases, with the original building completed in 1923 and a north addition completed in 1951. It originally had 149 rooms, including a mix of single, double, and triple rooms, and housed female students. Post-renovation, Corbin Hall has 151 rooms and 304 assignable spaces. The KU Student Housing administrative offices are located in the lowest level and have remained in use as the rest of the building has been renovated. This project included renovation of all student rooms, restrooms, and public

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New Stouffer Place Apartments – Construction of a 708-bed apartment complex with 2- and 4-bedroom apartments, each bedroom with private bathroom, plus laundry machines per apartment, based on updated market research/consultant reports.

Jayhawker Tower B Renovation – Jayhawker Towers were first occupied in the late 1960s then acquired by the University in 1981. Renovation of Tower B will follow the same general program used in the Tower A and Tower D projects resulting in mechanical system and security upgrades plus improvements in student apartments. Planning and program development for renovations will begin in Fiscal Year 2019 with renovation currently planned for 2020.

Jayhawker Tower C Renovation – Following the same general program used for Tower A and D renovations, Tower C renovations will be the final step in the overall Jayhawker Towers project. Planning and program development is planned for Fiscal Year 2020 with renovation currently planned for 2021.

Oliver Residence Hall Renovation – Oliver Hall was built in 1966 and totals 183,525 gross square feet. Oliver is the last of the multi-story residence halls to be renovated as part of the Housing department’s planned improvement program. The scope of work for the renovation includes the resident rooms, restrooms, shared program space and improvements to the overall building mechanical and electrical systems. The project will bring the facility up to current building and life safety codes. Renovation is currently planned for 2022.

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Wichita State University Proposed Housing and Board Rates for Fiscal Year 2019 Fiscal Impact Statement and Business Case Submitted to the Kansas Board of Regents

Proposed Housing and Board Rates for Fiscal Year 2019 Wichita State University requests authorization to amend the Comprehensive Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2019 for the following adjustments to housing and board rates in the residence halls.

Wichita State University Proposed Housing and Board Rates for Fiscal Year 2019 Academic Year 2018-2019

Proposed Fiscal Year 2019 Residential Board Options Meal Plan by Type FY 2018 Rate Proposed FY 2019 Rate Percent Increase

Academic Year 2018-2019

Unlimited Access $4,060 $4,170 2.71%

The Flats Dining Plans

$500 Dining Dollars $500 $500 0% $750 Dining Dollars $750 $750 0% $1000 Dining Dollars $1000 $1000 0% 50 Block Plan with $125 Dining Dollars $500 - NA 100 Block Plan with $125 Dining Dollars $850 - NA 125 Block Plan with $125 Dining Dollars $1000 - NA

Summer Meal Plan Term Prices 2019

$500 Dining Dollars $500 $500 0% $750 Dining Dollars $750 $750 0% $1000 Dining Dollars $1000 $1000 0% 50 Block Plan with $125 Dining Dollars $500 - 0% 100 Block Plan with $125 Dining Dollars $850 - 0% 125 Block Plan with $125 Dining Dollars $1000 - 0% Notes to Meal Plans Note 1 - The new dining provider requires all mandatory unlimited meal plan holders to have dining dollars in addition to the base rate. They can choose from $75, $250, and $400 per semester. Note 2 – The Flats residents can purchase the unlimited meal plan (with choice of dining dollars) as well as The Flats meal plans. Note 3 – Residents may purchase additional Shocker Dollars at face value at any time directly from our dining provider. Note 4- Block meal plans are new this year.

The Flats Proposed Fiscal Year 2019 Room Options FY 2018 Per Person Proposed FY 2019 Per Unit Type Style Occupancy Rate Person Occupancy Rate Percent Increase

Standard Plan for The Flats 3 or 4 Bedroom Double with Unlimited $9,170 N/A Access Meal plan Academic Year 2018-2019 1 Bedroom Apartment N/A $9,000 N/A 2 Bedroom Apartment- Double Room N/A $5,600 N/A

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2 Bedroom Apartment- Single Room N/A $8,300 N/A 3 or 4 Bedroom Apartment- Double Room N/A $5,000 N/A 3 or 4 Bedroom Apartment- Single Room N/A $7,700 N/A

Summer Session 2019 1 Bedroom Apartment N/A $262.50 N/A 2 Bedroom Apartment- Double Room N/A $163.33 N/A 2 Bedroom Apartment- Single Room N/A $242.08 N/A 3 or 4 Bedroom Apartment- Double Room N/A $145.83 N/A 3 or 4 Bedroom Apartment- Single Room N/A $224.58 N/A * Rates per Room Type vary by session (which are 2, 4 and 8 weeks) and are thus listed at a weekly rate.

Shocker Hall Proposed Fiscal Year 2019 Room Options

FY 2018 Per Person Proposed FY 2019 Per Unit Type Style Occupancy Rate Person Occupancy Rate Percent Increase

Standard Plan for Shocker Hall 2 shared bedroom suite/1 bath with Unlimited Access meal plan $10,530 $10,830 2.85%

Academic Year 2018-2019 1 private bedroom/1 bath $8,650 $8,900 2.89% 2 private bedroom suite/1 bath $7,730 $7,950 2.85% 4 private bedroom suite/2 bath $7,330 $7,540 2.86% 4 private bedroom suite/1 bath $7,230 $7,440 2.90% 2 private bedroom suite/1 bath (hyb 4-bed suite) $7,230 $7,440 2.90% 3 private bedroom suite/1 bath (room B) $7,230 $7,440 2.90% 3 private bedroom suite/1bath (rooms A & C) $7,030 $7,230 2.84% 2 shared bedroom suite/1 bath $6,470 $6,660 2.94% 1 shared bedroom/1 bath (hyb- 4 bed suite) $6,470 $6,660 2.94% 1 shared bedroom/1 bath $6,470 $6,660 2.94% Triple 2 bedroom/ 1 bath* NA $5,330 NA *New Room Type for FY 2019

Summer Session: Weekly Rate 2019* 1 private bedroom/1 bath $254.41 $259.58 2.03% 2 private bedroom suite/1 bath $227.35 $231.88 1.99% 4 private bedroom suite/2 bath $215.59 $219.92 2.01% 4 private bedroom suite/1 bath $212.65 $217.00 2.05% 2 private bedroom suite/1 bath (hyb 4-bed suite) $212.65 $217.00 2.05% 3 private bedroom suite/1 bath (room B) $212.65 $217.00 2.05% 3 private bedroom suite/1bath (rooms A & C) $206.76 $210.88 1.99% 2 shared bedroom suite/1 bath $190.29 $194.25 2.08% 1 shared bedroom/1 bath (hyb- 4 bed suite) $190.29 $194.25 2.08% 1 shared bedroom/1 bath $190.29 $194.25 2.08% Triple 2 bedroom/ 1 bath NA $155.46 NA * Rates per Room Type vary by session (which are 2, 4 and 8 weeks) and are thus listed at a weekly rate.

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Other Housing Fees Proposed Fiscal Year 2019 Proposed FY Percent Fee Description FY 2018 Rate 2019 Rate Increase Non-refundable Application Fee $75 $75 0.00% Late Payment Fee * $100 $100 0.00% Contract Prepayment – Shocker Hall & The Flats $200 $200 0.00% Living Learning Community Activity Fee $25 $25 0.00% Additional Dates Outside Contract Term (Daily Rate)** $30 $35 16.70% Additional Dates Outside Contract Term (Weekly Rate)*** ---- $150 0.00% * Two $100 late fees are applied each semester: on the first business day after last day to pay, and ninety days into the semester. **This rate better reflects the true costs of preparing rooms early. ***This is a new fee option for early arrivals moving into rooms much earlier than the contract start date.

Expenditure Impact of the Proposal The revenue received from the proposed housing and board rates will be used to pay for operating expenditures, utilities, staffing, capital expenditures, major remodeling and improvements and debt service on the residence halls.

Board rates reflect a mandatory meal plan in accordance with WSU’s food service management contract.

Revenue Impact of the Proposal For FY 2017, WSU did not increase its board rates in order to keep costs to students as low as possible. To make up for a lack of increased revenue, WSU found ways to cut expenses in order to help balance its budget. For FY 2018, WSU increased its rates to begin to catch the rates up to the original funding model. WSU is seeking to increase the rates approximately 3% again to keep pace with the original funding model and to pay for increases to building repairs and utility costs. Tuesday, 7:00 - 7:30 Student Focus Group #1 – Flats Activity Flats Clubhouse October 3 PM Board Wednesday, 6:30 – 7:00 Student Focus Group #2 - Student Rhatigan Student Center October 4 PM Government Association Wednesday, 7:00 – 7:30 Student Focus Group #3 – Shocker Hall Shocker Hall Multi-Purpose October 4 PM Activity Council Room

Student Involvement with the Proposal Student feedback on rates and increases on meal costs was conducted with a number of task force meetings in October. These meetings were held to allow for student feedback on the current housing structure, future rates and room assignments:

Estimated Benefits from the Proposal Students who live on campus accrue a variety of benefits, including easy access to classrooms, laboratories, dining facilities, Ablah Library, the Heskett Center, the Innovation Campus additions, and the Rhatigan Student Center. Professional and paraprofessional staff members live in each building to provide academic and personal support

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Alternatives to the Proposal Alternatives to the proposed rates have not been identified. WSU did not raise rates for FY 2017 and raised them 3% in FY 2018, and has found that they are now significantly behind the rates suggested in the pro forma for Shocker Hall. While cuts in expenditures were made to cover inflationary increases in basic services, planned improvements and contractual agreements as mentioned above, it is necessary to now increase rates as further cuts cannot be made without sacrificing services to students. As an auxiliary operation, housing must cover all expenses through fees charged to students living in the residence hall facilities.

Impact of Not Implementing the Proposal If the proposed housing and board rates are not implemented, the current financial stability of the housing and residence life operations would be compromised. Financial stability is also important to maintaining quality ratings on the outstanding revenue bonds.

Implementation Date If approved, the rates will become effective on July 1, 2018. Rates for the summer session housing will become effective with the beginning of the summer contract of 2018.

Supplemental Financial Information Projected Projected Actual Actual Actual Revenue and Expenditures FY 2019 FY 2018 FY 2017 FY 2016 FY 2015

Gross Operating Revenue $13,599,488 $12,676,929 $11,846,291 $11,474,238 $11,905,635 Gross Operating Expenditures – See 8,660,965 7,741,556 6,448,161 6,574,953 6,379,597 Note 1

Gross Operating Revenue (Loss) $ 4,938,523 $ 4,935,373 $ 5,398,126 $ 4,899,285 $ 5,526,038

Annual Debt Service $ 4,877,523 $ 4,873,673 $ 4,882,236 $ 4,879,073 $ 4,088,373 Other Capital Expenditures 11,000 11,700 105,909 266,596 322,753 Transfers (In) Out - - - (1,109,434) (1,264,817)

Other Operating (Revenue) $ 4,888,523 $ 4,885,373 $ 4,988,145 $ 4,036,235 $ 3,146,309 Expenditures

Net Operating Revenue (Loss) $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 409,981 $ 863,050 $ 2,379,729

Less Capital Improvement Expense $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 143,728 $ 162,455 $ 81,726

Net Change in Fund Balance $ 0 $ 0 $ 266,254 $ 700,595 $ 2,298,003

Occupancy Rate – 20th Day – Fall and 94.50% 96.50% 95.06% 78.66% 91.45% Spring

Housing System Cash Balance $ 6,327,351 $ 6,327,351 $ 6,327,351 $ 6,093,287 $ 6,613,058

Long Term Debt Outstanding $60,610,000 $62,435,000 $64,190,000 $65,900,000 $67,555,000 Notes to Supplemental Financial Information Note 1 – Operating expenditures are expected to increase 20.1% and 11.9% for Fiscal years 2018 and 2019 as a result of WSU leasing The Flats, a new apartment style residence hall on WSU’s Innovation Campus.

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2. Amend Campus Master Plan/FY 2018 Capital Chancellor Girod Improvement Plan and Approve Architectural Program Statement for Indoor Practice Facility – KU

The University of Kansas requests authorization to amend the Campus Master Plan to locate a new indoor football practice facility adjacent to the Anderson Family Football Complex and Memorial Stadium at the location of the current outdoor practice fields to the southeast of Memorial Stadium.

This project includes construction of an indoor practice facility for the KU football program that is located in close proximity to Memorial Stadium and the Anderson Family Football Complex, creating a facility with amenities that are competitive with those available elsewhere in the Big 12 conference for indoor football practice facilities, an exterior design that is aesthetically appropriate for the proposed site, which extends and harmonizes with the architectural design palette of Memorial Stadium and the surrounding environs, massing that does not overwhelm the adjacent structures, or detract from the aesthetic character of Memorial Stadium and of the Campanile hill and provision of new landscaping screens and buffers to moderate the anticipated bulk of this structure, in order to screen it as much as possible when viewed from the Campanile hill, the stadium and the surrounding neighborhoods. Financing will be a combination of gifts received and bank financing backed by pledges received. The estimated project cost is $26 million.

The University of Kansas practices at Anschutz Sports Pavillion, which is located approximately 1.1 miles and a 23-minute walk away from the Anderson Family Football Complex (AFFC), where the football team’s training and locker facilities are located. Anschutz Pavilion, constructed in 1984, is a multipurpose facility shared by football, golf, soccer, softball, track, and other sports. With the demands for each of these teams, there is great difficulty in scheduling, especially during the winter months when weather conditions are not conducive to outdoor workouts. Although adequate and innovative for its time as a multipurpose facility, it does not meet the individual needs of today’s Division I Power 5 football team.

The remoteness of the indoor practice field creates logistical issues for the coaching staff who office at AFFC, and it places a significant time constraint on student athletes who need to commute between the two facilities. The majority of Power Five football programs have their indoor practice facilities located in close proximity to their training facilities. This project is proposed to address this issue, by locating a new football indoor practice facility in the area around the AFFC and Memorial Stadium.

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C. Presentations 1. Student Experience Board Theme: Jean Redeker,  Receive an Overview of Students at the State VP, Academic Affairs; and Universities  Receive an Overview of Facilities that Elaine Frisbie Improve the Student Experience VP, Finance & Administration

Summary Board staff will provide an overview of the demographics of students at state universities (see table below) and highlight different web-based tools available to assist students, parents, high school counselors, and others obtain comparison information about postsecondary institutions. Such information can include programs offered, retention and graduation rates, aid available, campus safety, accreditation, estimated student expenses, and plans after graduation. Students and parents can use such information to apply to institutions that provide the type of student experience desired. Board staff will also provide an overview of campus facilities that enhance the student experience. The state universities oversee operation and maintenance of over 800 buildings, with 33.4 million gross square feet and a replacement cost of $9.1 billion. As demands on facilities has evolved, the universities strive to meet campus needs for instructional, research, residential, recreational or other use.

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2. Faculty Career Development Board Theme: Jean Redeker,  Receive an Overview of Faculty at the State VP, Academic Affairs; Universities  Receive Information from KU, WSU, and Chancellor Girod; KSU on the Delaware Cost Study President Bardo; and Provost Mason

Summary At its September meeting, the Board adopted a theme related to faculty development. This issue paper details types of faculty appointments, provides the number of tenure and tenure-track faculty at state universities, and provides a brief overview of Board policies that apply to faculty.

The National Study of Instructional Costs and Productivity, known as the Delaware Cost Study, is a benchmarking project and data sharing consortia among four-year colleges and universities with over 200 institutions participating annually. Participating institutions submit data on teaching loads, direct instructional costs, and separately budgeted scholarly activity for academic disciplines. Institutions then can undertake comparative analysis by academic discipline. Comparisons can be made to national benchmarks arranged by Carnegie Classification and highest degree offered. Chancellor Girod, President Bardo, and Provost Mason will present a sample of such data for their respective institutions and how the data compares to national benchmarks.

Background At its September meeting, the Board adopted a theme related to faculty development. The faculty play an important role in the student experience as well as our institutions’ successes. Developing their talents both in the classroom and in conducting research is important for the universities and the State. We begin exploring this theme with an overview of the different types of faculty at state universities (except for KUMC), and Board policies related to faculty.

TYPES OF FACULTY APPOINTMENTS

The various types of faculty appointments are described in broad categories below; however, there are myriad variations and exceptions within these categories. The appointments are divided into two sections: tenure- eligible/tenured faculty appointments and non-tenure-eligible faculty appointments.

Tenured and Tenure-Eligible Appointments

Assistant Professor: These professors generally have a terminal degree in their field and exhibit a commitment to teaching and scholarly achievement/scientific discovery when hired. Once hired, they engage in teaching, research, and are active in university affairs - typically at the departmental level. The amount of teaching, research/scientific discovery, and service varies by department and institutional type.

Tenure is typically awarded to faculty members who serve probationary periods in a tenure-track positions for approximately seven years and who have met the guidelines for tenure. Institutions invest significant resources in assistant professors and support them through the application for tenure.

During the probationary period, the faculty’s performance is reviewed annually with a significant review typically undertaken in the third year. After the third-year review, institutions have the option to release the faculty from service based on an evaluation of performance. The majority of faculty meet or exceed evaluation criteria and continue to work toward tenure.

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During the seventh year of the probationary period, faculty undergo an extensive evaluation process that typically involves reviews by peers in the field and reviews at the departmental, college, and university levels. Most faculty meet or exceed evaluation criteria at this level and are granted tenure. Those few not granted tenure typically remain employed one additional year and then are released from employment.

Associate Professor: For those assistant professors who are awarded tenure, it typically comes with a promotion to associate professor. Associate professors continue with their teaching and scholarly engagement at the same level as an assistant professor. However, they typically expand service beyond the department to the University and see an increase in service responsibilities – taking part in University committees and other shared governance activities. Associate professors are evaluated annually as required by Board policy and undergo regular post-tenure review consistent with Board policy and university criteria.

Professor (also known as Full Professor): Promotion from associate professor to full professor indicates the faculty member has a distinguished level of accomplishment. Board policy indicates that promotion to full professor “shall be awarded only to those persons who are proven masters of their field, are outstanding in that field, and whose general attributes of culture are recognized by their fellows, with such determination to be made by administrations and faculties in traditional manner” (II.C.4). The specific criteria for promotion to full professor varies by institution and department; however, criteria may include significant involvement in professional associations, external funding (where applicable), significant impact of scholarly work/creative work, sustained scholarly activity/creative work, exceptional teaching, and broader engagement with the public.

There is no mandated time-period within which an associate professor may request a review for promotion to full professor, though it is typical for associate professors to wait seven or more years. This waiting period allows associate professors time to develop a strong record for consideration. The request for a review for promotion to full professor is at the behest of the faculty member. Full professors are evaluated annually as required by Board policy and undergo regular post-tenure review consistent with Board policy and university criteria.

Non-Tenure-Eligible Appointments

Research Track: Research professors are scientists and scholars who primarily engage in research. Occasional teaching is at the discretion of the department. These professors are supported by external grants and contracts, and their continued employment is tied to the renewal of those grants/contracts or the awarding of new grants/contacts. Research professors are typically full-time, are not eligible for tenure, and their appointments are renewed consistent with Board policy. Such appointments may not be renewed if no external funding is available to support their positions. They may be at the instructor, assistant, associate, or full professor level.

Clinical Track: Clinical faculty typically work with students in professional schools and typically have considerable practical experience in their fields. These faculty emphasize practical skills training for students and most such appointments are at the graduate level. They may be full or part-time, and may have multiple-year or renewing contracts consistent with Board policy. Their titles may include instructor, assistant, associate, or full professor. In some disciplines, clinical track faculty are called professors of practice.

Adjunct Faculty: Adjuncts are typically part-time instructors who teach because they bring special expertise to the classroom. They do not engage in research activities and typically do not engage in departmental and university activities.

Instructors/Lecturers: Instructors/lecturers also bring special expertise to the classroom and primarily teach classes. They may be engaged in departmental and university activities. Such contractual appointments may be full- or part-time, and may be renewed consistent with Board policy.

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BOARD POLICIES RELATED TO FACULTY

What follows is an overview of Board policies that relate to instructional duties, progression toward tenure and promotion, evaluation, and recognition of outstanding faculty.

Spoken English Language Competency: Anyone interviewed for a university position with classroom or laboratory instructional responsibilities and/or direct tutorial or advisement contact must be assessed for spoken English competency prior to employment.

Annual and Multiple Year Appointments: All appointments of non-tenure track and non-tenured personnel are annual, except as detailed in policy. The policy provides specific exceptions for certain appointments at KUMC and K-State, and allows any state university to create non-tenure track positions with initial contracts not to exceed three years. Such contracts may be made renewable, but not rolling, except for the Clinical Scholar Track at KUMC. Appointments longer than one year are annually subject to state appropriations.

Tenure for Tenure-Track Faculty Appointments: The policy limits the probationary period for tenure to no more than seven years; outlines provisions by which faculty members can interrupt the tenure clock; outlines provisions for extensions to the tenure clock; allows institutions in exceptional cases to hire faculty with tenure without undergoing a probationary period; details general circumstances by which tenured faculty members may be terminated; allows universities to develop institution-specific policies for tenure; and indicates all decisions regarding tenure made by the university CEO are final and not subject to further review by the institution or the Board.

Promotion in Academic Rank: This policy provides guidelines for state universities to promote faculty, and such guidelines indicate academic rank is solely based on merit. Such decisions of university CEO’s are final and not subject to further review by the institution or the Board.

Notice Procedure for Non-Reappointment: This policy outlines the procedures for giving notice of non- reappointment for tenure-track faculty. The policy requires that such notice be in writing and outlines timeframes by which the notice must be provided. The timing of the notice is dependent on the faculty member’s length of service.

Suspensions, Terminations, and Dismissals: The policy outlines situations in which the university CEO has the authority to discharge, suspend or terminate any employee.

Faculty and staff may be suspended, dismissed or terminated from employment for a felony charge or conviction, reasons of significant reduction in or elimination of the funding source supporting the position, program discontinuance, financial exigency, or for just cause related to the performance of or failure to perform the individual's duties or for violation of the reasonable directives, rules and regulations, and laws of the institution, the Board and the State of Kansas or the United States.

Institutions are required to establish and publish grievance procedures for such actions. All such actions are within the authority of the university’s CEO, are final, and not subject to further review by the institution or the Board.

Financial Exigency: This policy defines financial exigency and outlines the procedures for the elimination of tenure-track and tenured faculty positions when such conditions are declared. The policy does not require most or all non-tenured positions be first eliminated – only that the further elimination of such positions “would seriously distort the academic programs of the institution.”

Evaluation of Faculty and Post-Tenure Review: This policy requires annual evaluation of faculty, provides guidelines for evaluation criteria, and establishes procedures for such evaluation. The policy also establishes post-

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Sabbatical Leave: This policy outlines conditions for sabbatical leave. These include limiting such leave to full-time regular faculty who have served continuously for at least six years; limits each leave to no more than one year; outlines broad criteria for scholarly activity or industrial/professional experience while on sabbatical; details pay for faculty while on sabbatical; requires faculty to return to service at the institution upon completion of the sabbatical; and limits to 4% the number of faculty on sabbatical at an institution at any one time.

Phased Retirement Program: Phased retirement is allowed for eligible faculty and staff at the discretion of the university CEO or designee. Unclassified employees must be at least 55 years of age and participating in the Board’s Mandatory Retirement Plan. Upon approval of the university CEO or designee, the employee shall be employed less than full-time but at least one-fourth time, and the institution provides benefits on a full-time basis for up to five years.

Faculty of the Year Award: This award program encourages excellence in teaching, research, and service. The faculty senates of each state university and KUMC adopt criteria to nominate two faculty from their institutions/campuses. Once nominations are received, the Board selects one tenured and one tenure-track faculty for the award.

Emeritus/Emerita Status: The policy allows state universities to develop criteria to award such honorary status to a retiring faculty member or administrator for extended meritorious service.

Regents Distinguished Professorships: Since 1964 the Legislature has appropriated funds to the Board for the employment of outstanding professors as Regents Distinguished Professors. The purpose of the program is to attract to Kansas and to retain in Kansas established scholars whose research projects augment the State’s economic and industrial development. KU, KSU, and WSU each have one Regents Distinguished Professor. The policy outlines the nominating and renewal criteria, and the process for the Board to review and act on such nominations and renewals.

Regents Distinguished Scholars: Each state university, subject to Board approval, may appoint up to three Regents Distinguished Research Scholars, to be supported out of university resources. The purpose of this designation is to attract established scholars or honor current faculty whose research will contribute to Kansas’ intellectual, cultural, economic and/or industrial development. The policy outlines the nominating and renewal criteria, and the process for the Board to review and act on such nominations and renewals.

Kansas Partnership for Faculty of Distinction Program: This program encourages gifts by private donors to enhance the ability of any governed or coordinated institution to attract and retain faculty of distinction (K.S.A. 76-773 et seq.). The public institution receives a qualifying gift, and once deposits in an endowment association account reach the threshold amount, the institution establishes an endowed professorship with state match (up to a specified amount for all such positions) of income earnings equivalent awards.

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Number of Faculty by Title and Rank Fiscal Year 2017

KSU- Instructional Vet Faculty* KU KSU Med WSU ESU PSU FHSU Total

Professors 434 247 18 130 71 102 49 1,051

Associate Professors 398 271 14 130 68 80 78 1,039

Assistant Professors 250 269 28 121 70 90 111 939

Subtotal 1,082 787 60 381 209 272 238 3,029

Research and Public Service Faculty*

Professors 37 114 26 0 0 0 0 177

Associate Professors 27 51 9 0 0 0 0 87

Assistant Professors 33 82 21 0 0 0 0 136

Subtotal 97 247 56 0 0 0 0 400

Grand Total- All Faculty 1,179 1,034 116 381 209 272 238 3,429

*Includes full-time, combined 9- and 12-month appointments. Includes tenured/tenure-track and non-tenure eligible faculty with the title of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor who teach or are engaged in research/public service. Excludes adjuncts, lecturers/instructors, and graduate teaching assistants. Source: Kansas Board of Regents 2017 State University Data Book.

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Tenure Status of Institutional Personnel Fall 2016 % of Eligible Number Number Faculty Holding Eligible for Holding Institution Tenure Tenure Tenure

University of Kansas 875 1,092 80.1%

University of Kansas Medical Center 238 312 76.3%

Kansas State University 859 1,200 71.6% (includes ESARP, Vet Med)

Wichita State University 266 385 69.1%

Emporia State University 148 221 67.0%

Pittsburg State University 206 291 70.8%

Fort Hays State University 136 213 63.8%

Total 2,728 3,714 73.5% Includes all tenured and tenure-eligible personnel, including faculty and administrators (deans, provosts, presidents, etc.). Source: Kansas Board of Regents 2017 State University Data Book

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D. Other Matters 1. Approve Regulation Amendments Lowering Fees Julene Miller, for Renewal of Certain Private Postsecondary General Counsel Institutions’ Branch Campus Certificates of Authority to Operate in Kansas (Roll Call Vote)

Summary and Staff Recommendation K.S.A. 74-32,181 applies to private and out-of-state postsecondary institutions operating in Kansas and sets the maximum and minimum fees that must be charged to the institutions regulated under the Act. Within the statutory parameters, the Board is authorized to set the various categories of fees through regulation, and it has done so in K.A.R. 88-28-6. These fees pay for the expenses necessary to regulate this sector and carry out the Board’s statutory responsibilities. Based on an analysis of revenues and expenses, staff recommends that the Board amend K.A.R. 88-28-6 to reduce the minimum and maximum fee amounts charged for renewal of the certificate of approval granted to a branch campus. A roll call vote of the Board is required to enact a change to the regulation.

Background Pursuant to K.S.A. 74-32,181, the Kansas Board of Regents is authorized to charge fees to cover the necessary expenses to regulate private and out-of-state postsecondary educational institutions that operate or offer degrees in Kansas. K.A.R. 88-28-6 is the Board’s promulgated regulation that establishes the fees charged to such institutions. The collected fees generate the revenues necessary to support regulation and oversight of this sector.

State law establishes the procedures an agency must follow to adopt or amend administrative regulations. These steps include approval by the Kansas Department of Administration (as to language and format), approval by the Attorney General’s office (as to legal authority and compliance with applicable laws), review by the Legislative Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and Regulations, and a public hearing. After all these steps are taken, the Board’s approval is effectuated through a roll call vote.

The proposed amendment to K.A.R. 88-28-6 would reduce the amount charged to institutions incorporated in Kansas that wish to renew the certificate of approval previously granted to a branch campus site. This reduction is warranted because the staff resources necessary to regulate the branch campuses is negligible.

The economic impact of this amendment will be a 4 percent decrease in fee revenues to the agency’s Private Postsecondary Fee Fund. There are currently three institutions that would collectively pay approximately $40,000 less in certificate of approval renewal fees for branch campuses with this change. The number of institutions regulated by the Board has seen dramatic fluctuations. From FY 2008 to FY 2015, there was a 96 percent increase in this type of school operating in Kansas. However, from FY 2015 to FY 2017, the number declined by 39 percent. Despite this decline and the proposed fee reduction, sufficient revenue is anticipated for operation of the unit.

Staff Recommendation Staff requests the Board approve the amendment to K.A.R. 88-28-6 to reduce the certificate of approval renewal fee for branch campus sites. The regulation, including the proposed changes, is set forth below:

88-28-6. Fees. Fees for certificates of approval, registration of representatives, and certain transcripts shall be paid to the state board in accordance with this regulation. (a) For institutions chartered, incorporated, or otherwise organized under the laws of Kansas and having their principal place of business within the state of Kansas, the following fees shall apply: (1) Initial application fees: (A) Non-degree-granting institution $1,000

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(B) Degree-granting institution $2,000 (2) Initial evaluation fee, in addition to initial application fees: (A) Non-degree level $750 (B) Associate degree level $1,000 (C) Baccalaureate degree level $2,000 (D) Master’s degree level $3,000 (E) Professional and doctoral degree levels $4,000 (3) Renewal application fees: (A) Non-degree-granting institution 2% of gross tuition but not less than $500 and not more than $10,000 (B) Degree-granting institution 2% of gross tuition, but not less than $1,200 and not more than $10,000 (4) New program submission fees, for each new program: (A) Non-degree program $100 (B) Associate degree program $250 (C) Baccalaureate degree program $500 (D) Master’s degree program $750 (E) Professional and doctoral degree programs $1,500 (5) Program modification fee, for each program $100 (6) Branch campus site fees, for each branch campus site: (A) Initial non-degree-granting institution $1,000 (B) Initial degree-granting institution $2,000 (7) Renewal branch campus site fees, for each branch campus site: (A) Non-degree-granting institution 2% of gross tuition, but not less than $500 and not more than $10,000 $1,000 (B) Degree-granting institution 2% of gross tuition, but not less than $1,200 $1,000 and not more than $10,000 $1,500 (8) On-site branch campus review fee, for each branch campus site $100 (9) Representative fees: (A) Initial registration $200 (B) Renewal of registration $10 (10) Late submission of renewal of application fee $500 (11) Student transcript copy fee $10 (12) Returned check fee $50 (13) Changes in institution profile fees: (A) Change of institution name $50 (B) Change of institution location $50 (C) Change of ownership only $50 (b) For institutions that are not chartered, incorporated, or otherwise organized under the laws of Kansas that have their principal place of business outside the state of Kansas, the following fees shall apply: (1) Initial application fees: (A) Non-degree-granting institution $3,000 (B) Degree-granting institution $4,000 (2) Initial evaluation fee, in addition to initial application fees: (A) Non-degree level $1,500 (B) Associate degree level $2,000 (C) Baccalaureate degree level $3,000 (D) Master’s degree level $4,000 (E) Professional and doctoral degree levels $5,000 (3) Renewal application fees:

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(A) Non-degree-granting institution 3% of gross tuition received or derived from Kansas students, but not less than $1,800 and not more than $10,000 (B) Degree-granting institution 3% of gross tuition received or derived from Kansas students, but not less than $2,400 and not more than $10,000 (4) New program submission fees, for each new program: (A) Non-degree program $250 (B) Associate degree program $500 (C) Baccalaureate degree program $750 (D) Master’s degree program $1,000 (E) Professional and doctoral degree programs $2,000 (5) Program modification fee, for each program $100 (6) Branch campus site fees, for each branch campus site: (A) Initial non-degree-granting institution $3,000 (B) Initial degree-granting institution $4,000 (7) Renewal branch campus site fees, for each branch campus site: (A) Non-degree-granting institution 3% of gross tuition received or derived from Kansas students, but not less than $1,800 and not more than $10,000 (B) Degree-granting institution 3% of gross tuition received or derived from Kansas students, but not less than $2,400 and not more than $10,000 (8) On-site branch campus review, fee for each branch campus site $500 (9) Representative fees: (A) Initial registration $350 (B) Renewal of registration $10 (10) Late submission of renewal of application fee $500 (11) Student transcript copy fee $10 (12) Returned check fee $50 (13) Changes in institution profile fees: (A) Change of institution name $50 (B) Change of institution location $50 (C) Change of ownership only $50 (Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 2016 Supp. 74-32,181; effective Oct. 20, 2006; amended April 16, 2010; amended, T-88-7-20-11, July 20, 2011; amended Oct. 21, 2011; amended April 10, 2015; amended May 26, 2017; amended P- ______.)

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2. Act on EPSCoR Proposal Jean Redeker, VP, Academic Affairs

Summary and Staff Recommendation The Board of Regents received a legislative appropriation of $993,265 from the Economic Development Initiatives Fund for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). In accordance with the 2011 Guidelines for Coordination, Oversight and Fiscal Management of the Program, the Kansas Board of Regents appointed a committee to review proposals for state funding using this appropriation. The EPSCoR Program Review Committee recommends the Board award $125,000 in FY 2018 to the University of Kansas Medical Center. If approved by the Board, $448,321 in FY 2018 funding will remain available. Staff also recommends approval.

Background The Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) is a federal program that encourages university partnerships with industry. The program is designed to stimulate sustainable science and technology infrastructure improvements in states that historically have received a disproportionately low per-capita average of federal research dollars.

In addition to EPSCoR and EPSCoR-like projects, funds are also made available through a companion program for projects that do not require state matching funds. Eligible projects promote national competitiveness in strategic technology niches that hold the most promise for the Kansas economy. Funding through this companion program pairs the state’s science and technology research strengths with the ability of Kansas businesses to diversify and sustain a national and global competitive advantage.

Every year, KBOR has invested approximately $1 million in state matching funds for EPSCoR, EPSCoR-like, and companion program projects. KBOR’s investment in these projects attracted a total commitment of $8.3 million in federal and industry funds in FY 2016. In addition, another $11 million in federal funds was received as follow-on funding to projects that received state matching funds during previous fiscal years.

Request At its October 31, 2017 meeting, the Program Review Committee considered funding for the following project and recommends approval of this award.

The Kansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (K-INBRE), located at the University of Kansas Medical Center, strengthens the ability of Kansas researchers to compete effectively for National Institutes of Health (NIH) funds. K-INBRE builds a “critical mass” of junior and senior investigators, as well as undergraduates, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows supported with cutting edge technology within a scientific research theme. The program brings together NIH-funded mentors, trainees, and new investigators from the state universities and three other institutions to advance a statewide initiative to build life sciences research in Kansas. For a list of projects to submit to KBOR for funding, the K-INBRE Principal Investigator holds a competition among university faculty. Those eligible for the competition are faculty who have scored very well on a federal grant proposal they submitted, but which was not selected for funding.

The K-INBRE Principal Investigator forms a review committee that selects the most promising applications to bring forward to the Board of Regents. The financial support allows the faculty member to collect more data or somehow improve the grant application for re-submission to the federal government. The reported success rate for such funded proposals is high.

FY 2018 funds from KBOR in the amount of $125,000 will support five grant proposals to increase their competitiveness for NIH funding.

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Staff Recommendation The FY 2018 appropriation for the EPSCoR Program is $993,265. The Board has already committed $419,944 of that appropriation to other projects, leaving $573,321 available for FY 2018. The EPSCoR Program Review Committee and Board staff recommend approval of this award.

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3. Receive Non-Budgetary Legislative Proposals Matt Casey, (First Read) Director, Government Relations

Summary The Kansas Legislature will return to Topeka for their first day of session on January 8, 2018. The Council of Government Relations Officers reviewed the following non-budgetary items: Wichita State University land transfer, Private Postsecondary fee renewal, and performance based budget unification. These items are presented to the Board for a first read. The Board will also receive an early precursor to what the 2018 session will look like.

1. LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL: WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY PROPERTY TRANSFER FROM STATE OF KANSAS TO WSU

Request: Request legislation to transfer certain state-owned property from the State of Kansas and the State of Kansas-Kansas Board of Regents, to State of Kansas-Wichita State University.

Background: Wichita State University (WSU) is in the process of developing approximately 120 acres that was formerly utilized as a golf course, and surrounding property, for the Innovation Campus. WSU, in the process of surveying all property on and contiguous with the Innovation Campus, has identified several pockets of land that is currently held in the name of the Kansas Board of Regents or the State of Kansas, but not in the name of WSU. WSU requests that the title of this land be transferred from the State of Kansas and the Kansas Board of Regents, as applicable, to Wichita State University. This land is being used to, and will be continued to be used to, maintain and carry on the university’s mission to be an essential educational, cultural, and economic driver for Kansas and the greater public good. It is estimated that the total amount of land is 8.27 acres, and there will be no financial transaction as a result of this legislation.

Impact: This legislation will benefit Wichita State University by bringing uniformity and consistency in land titles for the entire Innovation Campus and contiguous areas. This legislation will also further the Innovation Campus development creating applied learning opportunities for students and research capabilities for private business and the community by providing Wichita State University the apparent authority on the land titles to authorize certain land agreements and transactions.

Fiscal Note: None. There will be no costs relating to this transaction except for minimal cost of survey and title work. There will be no new costs relating to the razing or renovating or maintaining this property as the University is already responsible for such costs associated with the use of this land.

Proponents: Wichita State University

Opponents: None known at this time

Draft of Proposed Legislation: Section 1. (a) The state board of regents is hereby authorized to convey all of the rights, title and interest in the real property described in subsection (c) to Wichita State University. The conveyance of real property by the state board of regents under this section shall be executed in the name of the state board of regents by its chairperson and its chief executive officer. The deed for such conveyance shall be by quitclaim deed. No exchange and conveyance of real estate and improvements thereon as authorized by this section shall be made by the state board of regents until the deeds and conveyances have been reviewed and approved by the attorney general.

(b) Because this transfer of land is between the state board of regents and Wichita state university, the conveyance authorized by this section shall not be subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 75-430a(d), K.S.A. 75-3043a, and K.S.A.

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76-147, and amendments thereto. The state board of regents may convey the real estate described in section (a) without the necessity of appraisal, bid, publication, title reviews or title insurance.

(c) In accordance with the provision of this section, the state board of regents is hereby authorized to convey to Wichita state university the following described real property located in Sedgwick county, Kansas: (legal description will be inserted)

Section 2. (a) The state of Kansas, is hereby authorized to convey all of the rights, title and interest in the real property described in subsection (c) to Wichita state university. The conveyance of real property by the state of Kansas under this section shall be executed by and through the state board of regents by its chairperson and its chief executive officer. The deed for such conveyance may be by quitclaim deed. No exchange and conveyance of real estate and improvements thereon as authorized by this section shall be made by the state board of regents until the deeds and conveyances have been reviewed and approved by the attorney general.

(b) Because this transfer of land is between the state of Kansas, by and through the state board of regents, and Wichita state university, the conveyance authorized by this section shall not be subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 75-430a(d), K.S.A. 75-3043a, and K.S.A. 76-147, and amendments thereto. The state of Kansas, by and through the state board of regents, may convey the real estate described in section (a) without the necessity of appraisal, bid, publication, title reviews or title insurance.

(c) In accordance with the provision of this section, the state of Kansas, by and through the state board of regents, is hereby authorized to convey to Wichita state university the following described real property located in Sedgwick county, Kansas: (legal description will be inserted)

Sec. 2 This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute book.

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Wichita State University Property Map

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2. LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL: PRIVATE AND OUT-OF-STATE POSTECONDARY FEE STATUTE AMENDMENTS

Request: K.S.A. 74-32,181, authorizes the Kansas Board of Regents to charge fees to private and out-of-state postsecondary institutions operating in Kansas. Fees collected from regulated institutions are used by the Board to fund the regulatory duties associated with enforcing this Act. For the last several years, the Legislature has chosen to include a sunset provision in K.S.A. 74-32,181. Before this year, authority to charge the fees was scheduled to end June 30, 2017. The 2017 Kansas Legislature extended the sunset clause to July 1, 2018. If this statute is not further amended, the Board’s authority to charge these fees will be eliminated as of next year. To effectively meet the Board’s regulatory and consumer protection responsibilities of the private and out-of-state postsecondary education sector, staff recommends the Board seek legislation to eliminate the sunset clause, and to update language, and eliminate certain fees.

Background: Pursuant to K.S.A. 74-32,181, the Kansas Board of Regents is authorized to charge fees to cover the expenses to regulate private and out-of-state postsecondary institutions operating in Kansas. The fees generate the revenue necessary to support the work associated with regulating this sector. There are three proposed amendments to this statute: eliminating the sunset clause, eliminating six of the existing fees, and providing for flexibility in imposition of the renewal application fee.

Impact and Fiscal Note: The first proposed amendment would completely eliminate the sunset clause, extending indefinitely the Board’s authority to charge fees to private and out-of-state postsecondary institutions operating in Kansas. Eliminating the July 1, 2018 sunset clause allows the Board to continue charging fees required to support regulation of this sector. Without the fees authorized in K.S.A. 74-32,181, the Board would risk inadequate regulation of institutions operating in Kansas or the Board would need to use state funding, thus requiring Kansas taxpayers to fund the state’s work regulating these private and out-of-state entities.

In addition to requesting the sunset clause be removed from the statute, Staff has examined the fee structure, and in light of that review, is requesting elimination of some fee categories. The second proposed amendment eliminates six types of fees that are related to an institution’s name, location, ownership, representative, programs, and the on-site review of any branch campuses. The amount of the fees proposed for elimination ranges from $10 to $250. The additional costs to review these items are currently negligible and if the separate fee categories are eliminated the cost for such reviews would be covered by the annual renewal application fee. The economic impact of eliminating these fees would be a 0.37 percent ($3,870 per annum) estimated decrease in fee revenue to the agency’s Private Postsecondary Fee Fund, which would not impact the unit’s ability to operate.

The final proposed amendment to the statute would modify language contained in the subsection concerning renewal application fees for institutions and any branch campuses. Adding the phrase “up to” before the percentage charged with the annual renewal application would allow the Board flexibility in adjusting the percentage within the statutory limits to coincide with the workload associated with the Board’s regulatory duties. Currently, the statute does not allow the Board to reduce the fees below the set 2% and 3%.

The proposed amendments would allow the Board to continue regulating private and out-of-state postsecondary institutions operating in Kansas by providing for adequate funding of those regulatory functions. These changes will help the Board ensure the quality of education received by the students attending and receiving degrees, certificates or diplomas from private and out-of-state institutions.

Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Board authorize a request for legislation to amend K.S.A. 74- 32,181 to extend the Board’s authority to charge fees to regulate private and out-of-state postsecondary institutions and amend certain fee language and provisions with no time limit. The statute, including the proposed changes, is set forth below:

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74-32,181. Fees. (a) The state board shall fix, charge and collect fees not to exceed the following amounts by adopting rules and regulations for such purposes: (1) For institutions chartered, incorporated or otherwise organized under the laws of Kansas and having their principal place of business within the state of Kansas: Initial application fees: Non-degree granting institution $2,000 Degree granting institution $3,000 Initial evaluation fee (in addition to initial application fees): Non-degree level $750 Associate degree level $1,000 Baccalaureate degree level $2,000 Master's degree level $3,000 Professional or doctoral degree level $4,000 Renewal application fees: Non-degree granting institution Up to 2% of gross tuition, but not less than $500, nor more than $25,000 Degree granting institution Up to 2% of gross tuition, but not less than $1,000, nor more than $25,000 New program submission fees, for each new program: Non-degree program $250 Associate degree program $500 Baccalaureate degree program $750 Master's degree program $1,000 Professional or doctoral degree program $2,000 Program modification fee, for each program $100 Branch campus site fees, for each branch campus site: Initial non-degree granting institution $1,500 Initial degree granting institution $2,500 Renewal branch campus site fees, for each branch campus site: Non-degree granting institution Up to 2% of gross tuition, but not less than $500, nor more than $25,000 Degree granting institution Up to 2% of gross tuition, but not less than $1,000, nor more than $25,000 On-site branch campus review fee, for each site $250 Representative fees: Initial registration $200

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Renewal of registration $150 Late submission of renewal of application fee $500 Student transcript copy fee $10 Returned check fee $50 Changes in institution profile fees: Change of institution name $100 Change of institution location $100 Change of ownership only $100 (2) For institutions domiciled or having their principal place of business outside the state of Kansas: Initial application fees: Non-degree granting institution $4,000 Degree granting institution $5,500 Initial evaluation fee (in addition to initial application fees): Non-degree level $1,500 Associate degree level $2,000 Baccalaureate degree level $3,000 Master's degree level $4,000 Professional or doctoral degree level $5,000 Renewal application fees: Non-degree granting institution Up to 3% of gross tuition, but not less than $1,000, nor more than $25,000 Degree granting institution Up to 3% of gross tuition, but not less than $2,000, nor more than $25,000 New program submission fees, for each new program: Non-degree program $500 Associate degree program $750 Baccalaureate degree program $1,000 Master's degree program $1,500 Professional or doctoral degree program $2,500 Program modification fee, for each program $100 Branch campus site fees, for each branch campus site: Initial non-degree granting institution $4,000 Initial degree granting institution $5,500 Renewal branch campus site fees, for each branch campus site: Non-degree granting institution Up to 3% of gross tuition, but not less than $1,000, nor more than $25,000

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Degree granting institution Up to 3% of gross tuition, but not less than $2,000, nor more than $25,000 On site branch campus review fee, for each site $500 Representative fees: Initial registration $350 Renewal of registration $250 Late submission of renewal of application fee $500 Student transcript copy fee $10 Returned check fee $50 Changes in institution profile fees: Change of institution name $100 Change of institution location $100 Change of ownership only $100 (b) Fees shall not be refundable. (c) If there is a change in the ownership of an institution and, if at the same time, there also are changes in the institution's programs of instruction, location, entrance requirements or other changes, the institution shall be required to submit an application for an initial certificate of approval and shall pay all applicable fees associated with an initial application. (d) An application for renewal shall be deemed late if the applicant fails to submit a completed application for renewal, including all required documentation, information and fees requested by the state board to complete the renewal process, at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the institution's certificate of approval. (e) The state board shall determine on or before June 1 of each year the amount of revenue which will be required to properly carry out and enforce the provisions of the Kansas private and out-of-state postsecondary educational institution act for the next ensuing fiscal year and shall fix the fees authorized for such year at the sum deemed necessary for such purposes within the limits of this section. (f) Fees may be charged to conduct onsite reviews for degree granting and non-degree granting institutions or to review curriculum in content areas where the state board does not have expertise. (g) The provisions of this section shall expire on June 30, 2017.

3. LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL: UNIFICATION OF STATUTES RELATED TO PERFORMANCE BASEED BUDGETING AND PERFORMANCE AGREEMENTS

Request: The 2016 Legislature enacted a new performance based budgeting system for state government, based on recommendations and efforts of the Pew Center for Research. Although that work was not intended for universities, the statute enacted includes all state agencies, which includes the state universities. Better suited to the universities is application of the long-standing performance agreement process. This request would reference the Board of Regents’ performance agreement requirements for the universities, that are also required by Kansas

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Background: In 1999, the Kansas Legislature enacted the Kansas Higher Education Coordination Act. Within that Act, K.S.A. 74-3202d established improvement plans for the public higher education institutions in Kansas and tied the awarding of new state funds to these improvement plans. These plans are commonly known as performance agreements. Key to the agreements are the institutions’ performance indicators. If a state university, municipal university, community college or technical college wishes to access new state funds (should they become available), it is required to participate in this process.

The Board of Regents is responsible for reviewing and approving performance agreements, providing technical assistance to institutions as they develop, implement and revise their performance goals and measures, and determining whether each institution is eligible for new state funds in any given year based on whether the institutions’ measurable performance goals have been met.

At least once every three years, institutions negotiate a new performance agreement with the Board. Currently, Foresight 2020 (the Board’s strategic plan for the System), provides the foundation for each institution’s performance agreement. In the summer of 2016 each institution submitted a new three-year plan, which the Board Academic Affairs Standing Committee reviewed last Fall. The full Board acted on these plans at its December 2016 meeting.

The Board is also responsible for determining the amount of new state funds awarded, which is based on an institution’s level of compliance with its performance agreement and the funds available for distribution. Institutions report annually on compliance with their agreements. The most recent annual compliance report is for AY 2015 and is currently being reviewed by the Board’s Academic Affairs Standing Committee. It is expected the full Board will act on these reports at its December 2017 meeting on the AY 2016 compliance reports. Since 2004, there have been 25 instances of institutions losing all or a portion of any new funds for which they were eligible.

Impact: This proposal would clarify for the universities that they do not have to complete the additional paperwork required by the new process and instead the Board of Regents’ performance agreement process would continue to be the focus of their strategic efforts.

Fiscal Note: This legislation would conserve staff time by avoiding the detailed spreadsheets mandated within the performance budgeting process that do not align with how the universities’ finances are structured. OR This bill would have no fiscal effect.

Draft Bill Language: Session of 2018

______BILL No. XX By Committee on ______

AN ACT concerning state finances; budget process; program service inventory, performance based budgeting system and integrated budget fiscal process; amending K.S.A. 2017 Supp. 75-3718b, and repealing the existing section.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Kansas:

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Section 1. K.S.A. 2017 Supp. 75-3718b is hereby amended to read as follows: 75-3718b. (a) On or before January 14, 2019, the secretary of administration, in consultation with the division of the budget, the office of revisor of statutes and the Kansas legislative research department, shall implement a budget process that accomplishes the following objectives: (1) A program service inventory, to be complete on or before January 9, 2017. Such inventory shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (A) Identification of agency programs and subprograms by objective, function and purpose; (B) the state or federal statutory citation authorizing those programs, if any; (C) identification of programs that are mandatory versus discretionary; (D) a history of the programs, including interaction with other agency programs and objectives; (E) state matching or other federal financial requirements; (F) prioritization of the level of all programs and subprograms; and (G) the consequence of not funding the program or subprogram. (2) An integrated budget fiscal process, to be complete on or before January 6, 2018. Such process shall institute common accounting procedures consistent with budget development, budget approval, budget submission, through actual expenditures by fund. (3) A performance based budgeting system, to be completed on or before January 14, 2019. Such budgeting system shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (A) Incorporation of various outcome based performance measures, for state programs; and (B) enhancement of the capability to compare program effectiveness across multiple state and political boundaries. (4) Programs of agencies subject to the performance review requirements of K.S.A. 74-3202d, and amendments thereto, shall not be included in the program service inventory and such agencies shall not otherwise be subject to the provisions of this section.

Sec. 2. K.S.A. 2017 Supp. 75-3718b is hereby repealed.

Sec. 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute book.

VI. Adjournment

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AGENDA

KANSAS BOARD OF REGENTS ACADEMIC AFFAIRS STANDING COMMITTEE November 15, 2017 10:30 am – noon

The Board Academic Affairs Standing Committee will meet in the Meeker Room (RSC 238) of the Rhatigan Student Center at Wichita State University, 1845 N Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260

I. Call To Order Regent Bangerter, Chair A. Welcome Council of Faculty Senate President (COFSP) liaisons Rob Catlett, ESU Brian Lindshield, KSU B. Approve Minutes September 20, 2017 regular meeting October 30, 2017 conference call

II. Follow up on questions raised during the October 30th conference Regent Bangerter call

III. Approve AY2016 Performance Reports for December 20th Board Regent Bangerter Agenda

Approve Degree and Certificate Programs, and Accreditation Request for November 15th Board Agenda

IV. Act on Proposed Amendments to Policy on Approval of Programs for Scott Smathers, Community Colleges, Technical Colleges and Washburn Institute of KBOR Technology for November 15th Board Agenda

V. Receive Reports A. BAASC 18-06 Approval of Qualified Admissions Report Max Fridell, KBOR B. Receive 2017 Developmental Education Report Jean Redeker, KBOR

VI. Adjournment

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Board Academic Affairs Standing Committee Meeting Schedule

MEETING DATES TIME AGENDA MATERIALS DUE November 15, 2017 Face to Face - WSU 10:30 am October 30, 2017 December 4, 2017 Conference Call 11:00 am November 20, 2017 December 20, 2017 Face to Face 10:30 am December 4, 2017 January 2, 2018 Conference Call 11:00 am December 18, 2017 January 17, 2018 Face to Face 10:30 am January 2, 2018 January 29, 2018 Conference Call 11:00 am January 15, 2018 February 14, 2018 Face to Face 10:30 am January 29, 2018 February 26, 2018 Conference Call 11:00 am February 12, 2018 March 14, 2018 Face to Face - PSU 10:30 am February 26, 2018 April 30, 2018 Conference Call 11:00 am April 23, 2018 May 16, 2018 Face to Face - KUMC 10:30 am April 30, 2018 June 4, 2018 Conference Call 11:00 am May 21, 2018 June 20, 2018 Face to Face 10:30 am June 4, 2018

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MINUTES

Kansas Board of Regents Board Academic Affairs Standing Committee MINUTES Wednesday September 20, 2017

The September 20, 2017, meeting of the Board Academic Affairs Standing Committee of the Kansas Board of Regents was called to order by Chair Regent Bangerter at 10:30 a.m. The meeting was held in the Board Office located in the Curtis State Office Building, 1000 S.W. Jackson, Suite 520, Topeka, KS.

In Attendance: Members: Regent Bangerter Regent Brandau-Murguia Regent Thomas Regent Van Etten

Staff: Jean Redeker Scott Smathers Jacqueline Johnson Karla Wiscombe Max Fridell Cynthia Farrier April Henry Charmine Chambers

Others: Ed Kremer, KCKC Jon Marshall, Allen CC Nancy Zenger-Beneda Cloud CC Todd Carter, Seward CC Harold Arnett, Cowley CC Herb Swender, Garden City CC Stuart Day, KU Megan McReynolds, ESU Elaine Simmons, Barton CC Brad Bennett, Colby CC Brian Lindshield, KSU Adam Borth, Fort Scott CC Rick Muma, WSU Gurbhushan Singh, JCCC Aron Potter, Coffeyville CC Rob Catlett, ESU

ANNOUNCEMENT

Chair Bangerter welcomed everyone and introduced the student liaison’s Megan McReynolds, ESU, and Emily Brandt, FHSU.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Regent Thomas moved that the minutes of the June 14, 2017, regular meeting and the September 5, 2017, conference call be approved. Following the second of Regent Van Etten, the motion carried.

AGENDA PLANNING

CONSENT AGENDA 1. University of Kansas requested approval to offer a Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture and Design degree. Stuart Day, KU, answered questions from the September 5, 2017 conference call and provided background information.

Regent Van Etten moved, with the second of Regent Brandau-Murguia, that the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried.

DISCUSSION AGENDA

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1. The BAASC Agenda Topics for Academic Year 2017-18 were reviewed and discussed. Regent Van Etten moved with the second of Regent Thomas, that the BAASC Agenda Topics for Academic Year 2017-18 be approved. The motion carried. 2. Request Endorsement of the Kansas Placement/Assessment Guidelines.

Jean Redeker presented the recommendations of the Developmental Education Working Group to endorse the Kansas Placement/Assessment Guidelines. The Guidelines establish common exams and practices for assessing a student’s readiness for college-level work.

Discussion was held and Regent Thomas moved, with the second of Regent Van Etten, that the Discussion Agenda be approved. The motion carried.

OTHER BOARD MATTERS

A. BAASC 18-02 Performance Reports for Academic Year 2016

Stuart Day, University of Kansas, addressed the questions raised from the September 5, 2017, conference call. Further discussion was held on other points of the Performance Reports.

COMMITTEE MATTERS

A. The Process for Universities to submit justification for baccalaureate degrees exceeding 120 credit hours was discussed. Council of Chief Academic Officers (COCAO) discussed this during their meeting today and the Council of Faculty Senate Presidents (COFPS) will discuss this at their meeting today as well.

COCAO members consensus is the process will work; however, several institutions are in the middle of revising their general education requirements. Some universities will be submitting their degrees for exclusion and some universities will be submitting plans for transitioning to 120 credit hours.

Discussion was held concerning the impact of this change on community colleges. COCAO will have further discussion at future meetings. The coordination of changing the degree credit hours between institutions will be requested for inclusion on the System Council of Chief Academic Officers (SCOCAO) agenda. Prior to implementation, each institution’s plan will be presented to BAASC prior to Board approval.

The Transfer and Articulation Council (TAAC) works hard on ensuring courses will seamlessly transfer within our system. TAAC strives to approve courses that will work for degree programs systemwide.

B. BAASC conference call dates were discussed. Final decision is to move conference calls to Monday at 11:00 am. January 2, 2018, will remain on Tuesday as Monday is a holiday.

C. The BAASC Work Plan was reviewed and discussed. The BAASC Work Plan was accepted by consensus.

Other Matters

An update was presented on the KSDE/KBOR Coordinating Council meeting held September 19, 2017. The Council discussed the Concurrent Enrollment Taskforce goal of reviewing concurrent enrollment programs. During the first meeting, the Council heard from postsecondary institutions. The next meeting is scheduled for October 25th when the Concurrent Enrollment Program perspective of high schools and districts will be presented.

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ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:34 am.

Kansas Board of Regents Board Academic Affairs Standing Committee

Monday, October 30, 2017 MINUTES

The Board Academic Affairs Standing Committee of the Kansas Board of Regents met by conference call at 11:01 a.m. on Monday, October 30, 2017.

In Attendance: Members: Regent Helen Van Etten Regent Daniel Thomas Regent Brandau-Murguia

Staff: Jean Redeker April Henry Renee Burlingham Karla Wiscombe Max Fridell Julene Miller Sam Christy-Dangermond

Institutions Represented: ESU FHSU KSU PSU KU KUMC WSU Washburn NCK Tech SATC WATC Cowley CC Dodge City CC Highland CC Hutchinson CC Independence CC Labette CC Neosho County CC Seward County CC

Meeting was called to order at 11:01 a.m. by Regent Van Etten.

The following questions were raised by BAASC during the conference call for which responses were requested to be given at the committee’s November 15th meeting in Wichita, unless otherwise noted.

A. Consent Agenda 1. Request Approval for a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Major in Professional Strategic Selling Q: Explain to BAASC how the zero-credit hour classes will work. Are the KSU respond students required to pay for the courses even though they do not receive credit for them?

Q: If the goal is to have students graduate within four years with 120 credit KSU respond hours by taking 15 credit hours per semester, will the student be able to handle the additional courses at zero credit hour? Will zero credit hour courses prolong the student’s completion time as well as increase their costs for books, housing and other expenses?

Q: When reviewing degree program proposals, is KBOR staff identifying Jean Redeker high demand programs and asking the institutions to develop degree respond programs or do the institutions initiate the degree program requests? Do

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specialty or high demand programs/degrees justify exceeding the 120 credit hour requirement?

2 Request Approval for a Master of Science in Athletic Training Q: Are there other institutions in the region that offer the same level of KSU respond degree? Why is this degree moving to a Master’s level?

4. Request Approval for a Master of Science in Global Supply Chain WSU respond Management Q: On the program summary page, the Academic Unit is listed as the Barton School of Business. Is that where the program will be housed?

6. Request Approval to Seek Accreditation from the Council for Accreditation WSU of Counseling and Related Educational Programs Q: Does WSU currently offer this program, but it has not been accredited? No further A: Correct, WSU currently offers its Master of Education in Counseling (in response School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health concentrations) in the needed College of Education. WSU is seeking accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) for the two concentration areas.

III. Other Board Matters A. BAASC 18-02 Approval of Performance Reports for Academic Year 2016 Independence Community College Independence Q: For indicator #5 please explain the decrease for the percentage of students CC respond who achieve a 2.0 or higher semester GPA after being placed on Academic Probation.

Kansas City Kansas Community College No further Q: Does KCKCC include Nursing Program students in indicator 6? response A: Yes, the indicator includes all students who took ENGL0101, including needed Nursing Students.

Q: For the overall performance of the Nursing department, how do those students impact KCKCC’s Performance Report? KCKCC respond Neosho County Community College Neosho County Q: For indicator #1 please explain the decrease in the total number of CC respond certificates and degrees awarded as indicated in KHEDS.

North Central Kansas Technical College NCK Tech Q: For indicator #4 please explain the decrease in the completion rate for the respond sequential college-level course for students enrolled in remedial courses.

Northwest Kansas Technical College NWKTC Q: For indicator #1 please explain the decrease in the first to second year respond retention rates of the college-ready cohort. For indicator #6 please explain the decrease in the three-year graduation rate of all students.

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Wichita Area Technical College No further Q: Is a lower ratio a positive result for indicator #2? response A: Yes, decrease is a positive result. needed

Colby Community College Colby CC Q: Please explain the decrease for indicators #1, #2, #3, and #4. respond

Dodge City Community College, Garden City Community College, and Pratt Dodge City Community College CC; Garden Q: Each institution shall explain the reasons for the decrease of their indicators. City CC; and Pratt CC respond

No further questions were presented and the meeting adjourned at 11:23 a.m.

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AGENDA

Fiscal Affairs and Audit Standing Committee Wednesday, November 15, 2017 10:15-11:45 am, Rhatigan Student Center, Lucas Room 265

I. OLD BUSINESS

A. Follow up on issues raised during the October 31 teleconference regarding FAA items on the Board’s agenda and any other questions/clarifications about Board agenda items

II. NEW BUSINESS

A. Approve minutes of committee meeting on September 20, 2017

B. FAA 18-02 Staff Overview of FY 2018 KBOR Budget

C. Receive KBOR Internal Audit – “Alumni Account”

D. Receive and review individual state universities’ debt policies

E. Regular Board agenda items under Fiscal Affairs (e.g., First Reading of State Universities’ Housing and Food Service Rate Adjustments)

F. Audits for committee review and discussion (standing item)

G. Other Committee Business

III. OTHER COMMITTEE ITEMS

Next meeting dates 1. December 5, 11am (Agenda planning conference call) 2. December 20, 10:15 a.m., Board of Regents Office

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AGENDA

Board Governance Committee Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Rhatigan Student Center, Spencer Room (264), WSU Campus 9:00-10:00

I. APPROVE MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

II. CONSIDER BOARD APPROVED TOPICS FOR THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE A. GOV 18-07, Review Proposed Revisions to Policies a. Board Office Organization Chart b. Kan-Ed c. USS Council d. Board Budget Workshop e. Honorary Degrees f. TEA Program Review Process B. GOV 18-03, Discuss and Develop Recommendations on Updating Foresight 2020 – Process for Development

III. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR NEW ASM AT WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY

IV. OTHER BUSINESS

V. NEXT MEETING DATES A. December 20 B. January 17

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MINUTES

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE September 20, 2017 Minutes

The Kansas Board of Regents Governance Committee met on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. Chair Dave Murfin called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. Proper notice was given according to law.

Members Present: Dave Murfin, Chair Shane Bangerter

Member Absent: Dennis Mullin

MINUTES Regent Bangerter moved to approve the minutes of June 14, 2017. Regent Murfin seconded, and the motion carried.

COMMITTEE CHARTER, AGENDA TOPICS, AND CALENDAR FOR UPCOMING YEAR General Counsel Julene Miller reviewed the Committee’s Charter, agenda topics and calendar for the upcoming year. The Committee had no changes to any of the documents. President Flanders noted one of the agenda topics for the Committee this year is to discuss the process for updating Foresight 2020. President Flanders plans to form a small group to gather feedback on the most effective process for updating the current plan.

BOARD CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS General Counsel Miller reviewed the conflict of interest statements of the Board members. She recommends the continued service of Board members serving on the boards they listed and that the members who listed matters involving or related to a contract or transaction excuse themselves from participating if any of those matters were to come before the Board. Regent Bangerter stated he likes the policy and process the Board has put into place for reviewing potential conflicts of interest and agrees with the staff recommendations. This item is on the Board’s agenda for consideration.

BOARD GOALS FOR 2017-2018 President Flanders stated at the August retreat the Board discussed potential goals for this year. The Chair also thought it would be beneficial for the Board to receive information about student experiences and faculty career development. Information on these themes will be woven into the monthly Board meetings. The Committee discussed the timeline for the proposed Board goals. President Flanders noted the goals are on the Board’s Thursday agenda for consideration.

ROTC RESIDENCY REGULATION AMENDMENT Theresa Schwartz, Associate General Counsel, presented a proposed amendment to the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) residency regulation (K.A.R. 88-3-8a). The proposed amendment clarifies that ROTC cadets and midshipmen will qualify as Kansas residents for in-state tuition rates if they provide the state university a copy of a current enlistment or reenlistment contract with a branch of the United States armed services. The Committee had no objections to moving forward with seeking this amendment to the regulation.

TITLE IX WORKGROUP RECOMMENDATIONS General Counsel Miller presented a proposed response letter to address the Title IX Workgroup recommendations. The Committee had no objections to the letter.

(Letter attached to the Official Minutes)

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ADJOURNMENT The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:50 a.m.

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AGENDA System Council of Presidents Rhatigan Student Center November 15, 2017 10:00 a.m. Herrman Room 262

1. Approve minutes of September 20, 2017, meeting

2. Report from System Council of Chief Academic Officers

3. Receive progress report on the Data Advisory Group – President Flanders

4. Other matters

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MINUTES

System Council of Presidents Kansas Board of Regents Office 1000 SW Jackson Topeka, KS September 20, 2017 10:10 a.m.-11 a.m. Suite 530

Members present: President John Bardo, Wichita State University President Daniel Barwick, Independence Community College – Co-Chair President Mike Calvert, Pratt Community College President Jerry Farley, Washburn University President Allison Garrett, Emporia State University Chancellor Douglas Girod, University of Kansas President Kim Krull, Butler Community College President Richard Myers, Kansas State University – Co-Chair President Ben Schears, Northwest Kansas Technical College President Steve Scott, Pittsburg State University President Andy Tompkins, Fort Hays State University President Ken Trzaska, Seward County Community College

President Dan Barwick, serving as co-chair, called the meeting to order at 10:15 a.m.

1. Minutes from June 14, 2017, meeting—moved by President Garrett, seconded by President Farley, approved.

2. Report from System Council of Chief Academic Officers—Todd Carter, Seward County Community Collee.

Updates were made to the Transfer and Articulation Agreement. Emphasis was made on all universities having a CLEP testing site. Three institutions have not yet run this through their approval process, but the other 22 institutions have approved. A meeting will take place on Thursday, September 21 to discuss creating and implementing a CLEP policy for all community colleges and technical colleges.

3. Review proposed Board Goals.

Dr. Flanders indicated that Goal #4 should emphasize “gaining” efficiencies, and all should look at ways and initiatives that gain common, system-wide efficiencies. For example, purchasing has created an online system where all can communicate for more streamlined processes.

President Myers believes there should be a benchmark set to determine progress. The task force met on Tuesday, September 19 and made a good start. President Bardo indicated that simplification of the admission application process is important, especially for non-traditional, older students.

4. Receive progress report on the Data Advisory Group.

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Dr. Flanders indicated that some data requirements are onerous, and the process needs to be reviewed. The focus initially has been on KBOR data requests and then into the Federal IPEDS portion. Three main issues exist: redundancy, information awareness (what, where, when) as well as what reports are available, and the systems are very different at each institution as well as the skill sets of those working with the data. Scott Smathers reported that the normal process is that peer review should exist. Then, the committee will meet and report back with final recommendations to Dr. Flanders, at which time a decision is made. Dr. Flanders is hopeful this will be solved internally.

5. Discuss impact of DACA announcement.

President Myers commented that there has been a lot of stress put on the students, but assistance has been provided on the K-State campus and other campuses to help students understand and deal with the impact of the announcement. President Farley indicated that there is much concern with international students and whether or not the announcement affects them. Washburn Law and KU Law Schools are setting up a clinic to provide information.

Dr. Flanders said there needs to be a permanent solution to alleviate the uncertainty. President Myers commented that Congressman Marshall spoke about it at length at the State Fair and is very concerned about fixing the problem.

6. Other matters.

President Schears indicated that the technical and community colleges were very appreciative of being included in the Retreat and having more of a voice.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m.

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AGENDA

Council of Presidents Rhatigan Student Center November 15, 2017 10:30 a.m. or adjournment of SCOPs Herrman Room 262

1. Approve minutes of September 20, 2017, meeting

2. Report from Council of Chief Academic Officers: April Mason

3. Report from Council of Chief Business Officers: Cindy Bontrager

4. Report from Council of Government Relations Officers: Sue Peterson

5. Report from Council of Chief Student Affairs Officers: Pat Bosco

6. Report from University Support Staff Council: Carrie Fink

7. State Employee Health Plan: Steve Scott

8. Other matters

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MINUTES

Council of Presidents Kansas Board of Regents Office 1000 SW Jackson Topeka, KS September 20, 2017 11 a.m.-12 noon Suite 530

Members present: President John Bardo, Wichita State University President Allison Garrett, Emporia State University Chancellor Douglas Girod, University of Kansas President Richard Myers, Kansas State University - Chair President Steve Scott, Pittsburg State University President Andy Tompkins, Fort Hays State University

The meeting was convened at 11:03 a.m. by President Myers.

1. Minutes from June 14, 2017 meeting—moved by President Tompkins, seconded by President Bardo, approved.

2. Report from Council of Chief Academic Officers—April Mason, Provost and Senior Vice President, Kansas State University.

Provost Mason indicated that COCAO is in recess, but they had a number of programs come forward for reading. Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Mgmt was unanimously accepted. COPs approved.

COCAO had four first readings of programs. Request to COPs is that they allow COCAO to have second reading of these programs and first reading of another during a conference call in October, and that COPs approve following that call. President Garrett suggested that maybe COPs have a conference call to discuss, if necessary, to keep things moving forward. COPS agreed.

COCAO talked about the Board goal on simplifying the undergraduate admission process and qualified admissions.

COCAO also discussed the 120-hour degree requirement. The report on this is due in March, 2018.

COCAO discussed CLEP and AP Policy implementation.

Dr. Flanders asked if campuses are discussing math pathways other than college algebra. Where are we system-wide? Dr. Flanders would like to engage the academic community and Faculty Senate Presidents on this matter of national importance. This needs to be a system-wide process of change to include the community colleges.

The Board staff and COCAO agree that proposed amendments to the Accreditation Policy occur every other year.

3. Report from Council of Business Officers—Cindy Bontrager, Vice President for Administration and Finance, Kansas State University

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COBO met and a proviso was passed that each university report on efficiencies. Each member of COBO would go to the Legislative Budget Committee meeting to answer any questions that might arise.

COBO discussed system-wide contracting, for example any cost savings that might exist with Westar Energy. Westar is gearing up for another rate change that will impact all of the state universities – potentially a 5-7% increase – and could happen during FY’19 budget cycle.

In the Budget Directors meeting, they learned that legislative research in in the process of developing an online interactive budget analysis tool. Once developed, COBO will follow up with how the tool might be used in the next legislative session.

COBO is revising comprehensive fee schedules and determining how it could be simplified and standardized for publication on the Board’s web page. Board staff is gathering information on how each university defines and assesses tuition and fees. It was also recommended that unique or out-of-cycle tuition proposals should be presented first at COBO so each business officer can brief their President/Chancellor prior to discussion at the COPs meeting.

Board staff shared that the Regents decided during their Retreat to focus the FY19 budget request on restoration of the remaining state general fund reductions implemented in FY17.

Discussion was had about how much each university had to self-finance with regard to the salary increases mandated by the Legislature and how the salary increases did not help with the problem of salary inequities at each university.

4. Report from Council of Government Relations Officers—Sue Peterson, Assistant to the President/Chief Government Affairs Officer, Kansas State University

COGRO/SCOGRO held their retreat in Manhattan in August. They discussed non-budgetary legislative items. The only item that will be requested by the Regents Office in the FY18 Session is the Postsecondary Fee Sunset legislation. No university, community college, or technical college legislation is being proposed at this time.

Discussion was had about upcoming events at the State Capitol: for example, the State of the State reception. January 18, 2018, will be second annual Higher Education Day at the Capitol.

COGRO discussed getting third party testimonials from companies who hire alums and those who rely on research from the universities. How do we get third party validation? They are looking at alums and trained individuals and will capitalize on those that they can.

Regarding messaging, COGRO is focusing on the budget, value of postsecondary education, and state- based funding value. Again, they are seeking third party validators. They are working with Matt Casey and Matt Keith on messages and the most effective way to deliver the messages.

COGRO has compiled a master list of legislators who are alums from the state universities and technical colleges and are working on ways to capitalize on these higher ed alums. They would welcome suggestions.

Dr. Flanders discussed the contracting of understanding of how the university budgets work. He suggested possible seminars to talk about how the budgets work.

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5. Report from Council of Student Affairs Officers—Pat Bosco, Vice President for Student Life/Dean of Students, Kansas State University.

Provost Mason reported on behalf of Vice President Bosco. There was a discussion about closed captioning for online students. At K-State, we have explored this option as a collaborator to get better rates.

The campuses are putting together task force (such as the Title IX Council) for diversity, equity, and inclusion that would report a few times a year, and merge our diversity administrators to learn from each other and work on consistency at the campuses and share resources.

DACA was discussed, as well as qualified admissions and ease of the application process. All were very interested in streamlining the application process and curriculum questions.

At Kansas State University, they have been coordinating departmental and independent student organizations and changed the structure of fraternities and sororities. They now have one office overseeing these organizations.

6. Report from University Support Staff Council—Carrie Fink, President of University Support Staff Senate, Kansas State University.

The University Support Staff Senate held their retreat at K-State, and the main topic was salaries. Since each state university approached salary increases differently, they looked at the items impacting paychecks that are consistent such as paycheck withholdings: healthcare benefits, life insurance, etc. They found that all have gone up over the last few years. Benefits have decreased, but premiums continue to rise. A closer look needs to be taken to help employees, so they are putting together a survey for each university to find out what other issues exist and what can be done to positively impact employees. Morale continues to be low due to the combination of these decreases in take-home pay.

7. Healthcare Bridge for USS Employees: President Steve Scott

As of now, universities only contribute to a healthcare bridge for unclassified employees per KBOR policy. Pittsburg State would like to contribute to a healthcare bridge for USS employees, as well, and would like COPs to take a look at this system-wide.

Julene Miller indicated that each institution could adopt a policy of including USS employees on their individual campuses. COBO will take a look at it and come back to COPs with related costs and a recommendation.

President Scott believes we all have too little input on our healthcare coverage and benefits. He would like COPs, or a portion of the members, to meet with the State Healthcare Commission and express the concerns of the employees on their campuses. President Scott will lead this effort.

8. Discuss Proposed Amendments to the Honorary Degree Policy: Julene Miller

Proposed amendments were discussed at the August Retreat. The first change would be to have the request presented to the Regents sooner than two months prior to the presentation of the degree; Julene suggests four months prior. She also suggests creating a form to fill out. Finally, there should be clarification about how/when it is announced to the honoree. Dr. Flanders said that the honoree should not be informed before the Board has approved. Chancellor Girod explained the need to let the honoree

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know sooner rather than later of the degree presentation due to calendar restraints and their availability to be present at commencement.

Julene Miller will collect feedback from the individual universities and report back.

9. Other matters

No other matters were discussed.

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:10 p.m.

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AGENDA

SYSTEM COUNCIL OF CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICERS November 15, 2017 8:30 am – 9:15 am

The System Council of Chief Academic Officers will meet in the Olive Room (RSC 261) located in the Rhatigan Student Center at 1845 N. Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260

I. Call To Order April Mason, Co-Chair A. Approve Minutes September 20, 2017, Meeting

II. Update A. Transfer and Articulation Council Karla Wiscombe B. Credit for Prior Learning Karla Wiscombe C. Developmental Education Working Group Jean Redeker

III. Other Matters A. Lumina Foundation Strategy Lab Grant Jean Redeker B. Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP) additions at PSU Lynette Olson

IV. Adjournment

System Council of Chief Academic Officers Meeting Schedule

MEETING DATES Location TIME AGENDA MATERIALS DUE November 15, 2017 Wichita State University 8:30 am October 30, 2017 December 20, 2017 Topeka 8:30 am December 4, 2017 January 17, 2018 Topeka 8:30 am January 2, 2018 February 14, 2018 Topeka 8:30 am January 29, 2018 March 14, 2018 Pittsburg State University 8:30 am February 26, 2018 May 16, 2018 University of Kansas Medical Center 8:30 am April 30, 2018 June 20, 2018 Topeka 8:30 am June 4, 2018

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MINUTES

System Council of Chief Academic Officers MINUTES Wednesday September 20, 2017

The September 20, 2017, meeting of the System Council of Chief Academic Officers was called to order by Co- Chair Todd Carter at 8:15 a.m. The meeting was held in Suite 530 located in the Curtis State Office Building, 1000 S.W. Jackson, Topeka, KS.

In Attendance: Co-Chairs: Todd Carter, Seward County CC April Mason, KSU

Staff: Jean Redeker Scott Smathers Jacqueline Johnson Karla Wiscombe Max Fridell Cynthia Farrier Tim Peterson

Others: Adam Borth, Fort Scott CC Brad Bennett, Colby CC Aron Potter, Coffeyville CC Michael Fitzpatrick, Pratt CC Rick Muma, WSU Carolyn Shaw, WSU Amy Hite, PSU Lynette Olson, PSU Gurbhushan Singh, JCCC Ryan Ruda, Garden City CC Erin Shaw, Highland CC Elaine Simmons, Barton CC David Cordle, ESU Brian Lindshield, KSU Lori Winningham, Butler CC Ruth Dyer, KSU Harold Arnett, Cowley Alysia Johnston, Fort Scott CC CC Cindy Hoss, Hutchinson CC Dawn Deeter, KSU Mark Haub, KSU Rob Catlett, ESU Robert Klein, KUMC Tony Vizzini, WSU Jeff Briggs, FHSU Jon Marshall, Allen CC Neeli Bendapudi, KU Stuart Day, KU Steve Loewen, FHTC JuliAnn Mazacheck, Washburn

ANNOUNCEMENT

Co-Chair Todd Carter welcomed everyone and started introductions around the table.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Neeli Bendapudi moved that the minutes of the June 14, 2017, meeting be approved. Following the second of April Mason, the motion carried.

UPDATES

Karla Wiscombe updated SCOCAO on the Transfer and Articulation Council (TAAC).  The Kansas Core Outcome Group (KCOG) conference will be held on October 13th at Washburn University. Faculty members attending the conference should register by October 6th  KCOG is working on 4 new courses and reviewing 16 courses for common core outcomes  Some of the groups will be reviewing outcomes electronically  TAAC new co-chairs are Lisa Beck, KU and Christina Long, Hutchinson CC

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Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) update was given by Karla Wiscombe. The CPL Taskforce membership was distributed. They will be meeting on September 29th to review CPL guidelines and other topics. CLEP scores for the state of Kansas is down overall; however, the data for CLEP scores for the Board of the Regents institutions is trending up. The College Board CLEP July 2016-June 2017 Summary Report pages 4-7 was distributed.

Modern States, the New York-based charitable organization, has funded production of noncredit online courses to prepare students for CLEP exams. Once a student completes the coursework and practice questions, he/she can request a CLEP voucher to take the exam. More information is available at https://modernstates.org/.

Out of Service Area Requests for the two-year colleges will now by reviewed by the Workforce Development, and universities will remain with the Academic Affairs department.

Kansas Center for Career and Technical Education (KCCTE) with Pittsburg State University is starting a Statewide Mentoring Initiative. For further information, contact Kevin Elliott at 620-235-4294 or [email protected].

OTHER MATTERS

CLEP & AP Policy Implementation For the community and technical colleges, a majority of institutions are supporting the recommendations. There are three institutions that are working through the approval process.

Board Goals: CEP Taskforce and Apply Kansas Initiative Concurrent Enrollment Taskforce, comprised of KSDE and KBOR members, met September 19th for the first time. The theme heard from the attending institutions is of the difficulty finding HLC qualified instructors and funding of Concurrent Enrollment Programs. The next meeting is scheduled for October 25th when the CEP perspective from the high schools will be presented.

The goal of the chair of the Senate Education Committee is for every high school student to have access to five general education with concurrent enrollment programs. Anticipate a pilot program before full implementation.

The Apply Kansas Initiative is focused on getting low-income and first-generation students to apply for college. April Cozine, Wichita State University, has been leading this initiative. Volunteers are working with high school counselors and students to complete college applications during the school day. The Board is looking for ways to support the Apply Kansas Initiative.

Discuss Potential Initiative for Community Colleges to Submit Justification for Associate Degrees Exceeding 60 Credit Hours

The Board decided to implement a process to evaluate which baccalaureate degree programs should exceed 120 credit hours. KBOR staff was asked to review the associate degree program systemwide. The Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS) and Associate of General Studies (AGS) degree programs were evaluated. All 19 community colleges offer AA, AS, and AGs degree programs, and with one exception, all such degrees exceed 60 credit hours. The Board is seeking input as they discuss the feasibility of limiting associate degree programs.

KCIA will discuss this topic at their meeting on September 21st and Todd Carter will provide an update at the November SCOCAO meeting.

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Open Discussion

 All SCOCAO meetings will be held in Suite 530.  The Placement Assessment Guidelines are on the Board agenda for approval.  ACCUPLACER is retiring in January 2019 and being replaced by Next Generation ACCUPLACER. The Placement Assessment committee is meeting to review the Next Generation scores and their first meeting is October 11th.

ADJOURNMENT

The Co-Chair adjourned the meeting at 8:40 a.m.

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AGENDA

COUNCIL OF CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICERS November 15, 2017 9:15 am – 10:00 am or upon adjournment of SCOCAO reconvene at noon

The Council of Chief Academic Officers will meet in the Olive Room (RSC 261) located in the Rhatigan Student Center at Wichita State University, 1845 N. Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260.

I. Call To Order A. Approve meeting minutes April Mason, Chair September 20, 2017, regular meeting October 23, 2017, teleconference meeting II. Program Request A. Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security (Second Reading) Tony Vizzini, WSU III. Updates A. Council of Faculty Senate Presidents Brian Lindshield, KSU

IV. Other Matters A. Lunch meeting located in Morrison Hall, Room 109 Tony Vizzini, WSU B. Proposed Amendments to the Audit Policy Jean Redeker, KBOR C. Proposed Amendments to the Accreditation Policy Jean Redeker, KBOR D. Discuss Process for Universities to Submit Justification for April Mason, KSU Baccalaureate Degrees Exceeding 120 Credit Hours E. Credit for Prior Learning credits allowed toward a degree April Mason, KSU F. Closed Captioning on academic websites and online courses April Mason, KSU G. Informational Items COCAO Members

V. Adjournment

Council of Chief Academic Officers Meeting Schedule

MEETING DATES Location Lunch Rotation New Program/Degree Requests Due Agenda Materials Due November 15, 2017 WSU WSU October 4, 2017 October 30, 2017 December 20, 2017 Topeka FHSU November 8, 2017 December 4, 2017 January 17, 2018 Topeka KSU December 6, 2017 January 2, 2018 February 14, 2018 Topeka KU January 3, 2018 January 29, 2018 March 14, 2018 PSU PSU January 31, 2018 February 26, 2018 May 16, 2018 KUMC KUMC April 4, 2018 April 30, 2018 June 20, 2018 Topeka Washburn May 9, 2018 June 4, 2018

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MINUTES Council of Chief Academic Officers MINUTES Wednesday September 20, 2017

The September 20, 2017, meeting of the Council of Chief Academic Officers was called to order by Chair April Mason at 9:00 a.m. The meeting was held in Suite 530 located in the Curtis State Office Building, 1000 S.W. Jackson, Topeka, KS.

In Attendance: Members: April Mason, KSU David Cordle, ESU Jeff Briggs, FHSU Lynette Olson, PSU Neeli Bendapudi, KU Robert Klein, KUMC Tony Vizzini, WSU Julie Mazachek, Washburn

Staff: Jean Redeker Scott Smathers Cynthia Farrier Karla Wiscombe Max Fridell Jacqueline Johnson

Others: Ed Kremer, KCKC Jon Marshall, Allen CC Nancy Zenger-Beneda Cloud CC Todd Carter, Seward CC Harold Arnett, Cowley CC Herb Swender, Garden City CC Stuart Day, KU Amy Hite, PSU Elaine Simmons, Barton CC Brad Bennett, Colby CC Brian Lindshield, KSU Adam Borth, Fort Scott CC Rick Muma, WSU Gurbhushan Singh, JCCC Aron Potter, Coffeyville CC Rob Catlett, ESU Michal Fitzpatrick, Pratt CC Alysia Johnston, Fort Scott CC Erin Shaw, Highland Lori Winningham, Butler Eric Elsinghorst, KUMC CC CC Ruth Dyer, KSU Dawn Deeter, KSU Jane Holwede, Dodge City CC Rick Muma, WSU Carolyn Shaw, WSU Adam Borth, Fort Scott CC Brian Inbody, Neosho Cindy Hoss, Hutchinson CC Ryan Ruda, Garden City CC CC Kim Krull, Butler CC Wichita State University student newspaper

Chair April Mason welcomed everyone and started the introductions around the room.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

April Mason informed COCAO of the incorrect date listed for the minutes for approval on the agenda. The agenda should show June 14, 2017, meeting minutes and the correct minutes were attached for review.

Julie Mazacheck moved that the minutes of the June 14, 2017, meeting be approved. Following the second of Neeli Bendapudi, the motion carried.

PROGRAM REQUESTS

 WSU - Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management (second reading) Wichita State University requested approval to offer a Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management. Tony Vizzini stated there have been no further questions or discussions.

David Cordle moved, with the second of Neeli Bendapudi, that the Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management at Wichita State University be approved. The motion carried unanimously and this degree will be presented to COPs today.

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 KSU – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Major in Professional Strategic Selling (first reading) April Mason discussed Kansas State University’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Major in Professional Strategic Selling and introduced Dawn Deeter, KSU, to answer questions. If there are further comments or questions, please contact April Mason, Ruth Dyer or Dawn Deeter prior to the October 23, 2017, meeting. This is a first reading and no action is required.

 KSU – Master of Science in Athletic Training (first reading) April Mason discussed Kansas State University’s Master of Science in Athletic Training and introduced Mark Haub, KSU, to answer questions. Discussion was held and if there are further comments or questions, please contact April Mason, Ruth Dyer or Mark Haub prior to the October 23, 2017, meeting. This is a first reading and no action is required.

 ESU – Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in General Studies (first reading) David Cordle discussed Emporia State University’s Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in General Studies and answered questions. If there are further comments or questions, please contact David Cordle prior to the October 23, 2017, meeting. This is a first reading and no action is required.

 KUMC – Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science (first reading) Robert Klein introduced University of Kansas Medical Center’s Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science program and Eric Elsinghorst, KUMC, did a presentation on the doctorate program. Discussion followed, and if there are further comments or questions, please contact Robert Klein or Eric Elsinghorst. This is a first reading and no action is required by COCAO.

 Emporia State University requested COCAO’s approval to rename the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. Discussion followed.

Lynette Olson moved, with the second of Neeli Bendapudi, that the renaming of the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment at Emporia State University be approved. The motion carried.

UPDATES

Brian Lindshield, KSU, presented the agenda topics for the Council of Faculty Senate Presidents meeting:  Discuss the implementation of the Credit for Prior Learning policy  Discuss the Baccalaureate degree 120 credit hour process  Discuss liaison role with various Board committees

OTHER MATTERS

Board Goal: Simplify Undergraduate Admissions Process with Focus on Qualified Admissions Curriculum  Continue the 2016-2017 Board goal of Common Online Application  Request to simplify the undergraduate admission process  Form a taskforce to review Qualified Admission Curriculum and simplify the application process  Look for guidance and recommendations to serve on the taskforce from COCAO o Admissions directors o First Generation taskforce o Enrollment Management department personnel

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Discuss Process for Universities to Submit Justification for Baccalaureate Degrees Exceeding 120 Credit Hours  Board asked for a draft process to outline the goal  BAASC will review the draft process prior to approval  Request feedback from COCAO and Council of Faculty Senate Presidents  Proposal lists dates and parameters over several years  Discussed several potential scenarios for submission of justifications  Institutions coordinate their plans, degrees and responses  Institutions create a plan and timeline for compliance

Discuss Meeting Dates  Face to face meeting in November  Conference call in October and April to continue program/degree approval process  All unanimously approved programs will be discussed at COPs, BAASC and Board at their next meeting

CLEP & AP Policy Implementation  July 1, 2017 effective date for the AP/CLEP policy  Discuss any problem or issue with implementation  Make sure your website is updated with appropriate CLEP test scores  Review your policy at the institution to ensure compliance  Appreciate the work by the Council of Faculty Senate Presidents

Proposed Amendments to the Accreditation Policy

Jean Redeker requested to change the reporting to every other year. Revisions will be made to the policy and presented to COCAO for review and approval.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

 Wichita State University informed COCAO of the creation of the Institute for the Study of Economic Growth.

The Chair recessed the meeting at 10:03 am.

COCAO reconvened at 12:30 pm.

Open Discussion

 Discussed topics for the meeting with the Board of Regents o Faculty Career development  Associate to full professor development  Faculty development and promotion  Allow regents to define the topic

o Student Experience – life cycle  Interested in recruitment of student through alumni status  Student issue vs academic issue

 Changes in personnel at KSU o April Mason is resigning as the Provost and Senior Vice President at the end of June 2018

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o Ruth Dyer is transitioning to retirement by the end of July 2018 after serving 20 years in the Office of Provost o New hires will be announced in Spring 2018

COPs approved COCAO’s request to present approved degree programs to the COPs, BAASC, and Board on the same day.

ADJOURNMENT Tony Vizzini moved to adjourn the meeting. Neeli Bendapudi seconded, and the meeting adjourned at 12:51 pm.

Kansas Board of Regents Council of Chief Academic Officers Monday October 23, 2017 MINUTES

The Council of Chief Academic Officers met by conference call at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 23, 2017.

In Attendance: Members: April Mason, KSU David Cordle, ESU Jeff Briggs, FHSU Lynette Olson, PSU Neeli Bendapudi, KU Robert Klein, KUMC Tony Vizzini, WSU

Staff: Jean Redeker Karla Wiscombe Max Fridell

Other Attendees: Mickey McCloud, JCCC Brian Lindshield, KSU

Meeting was called to order at 11:00 a.m. by Chair April Mason.

PROGRAM REQUEST

Kansas State University presented the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Major in Professional Strategic Selling and Master of Science in Athletic Training for a second reading. There were no further questions or discussions.

Tony Vizzini moved, with the second of Neeli Bendapudi, that the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Major in Professional Strategic Selling at Kansas State University be approved. The motion carried unanimously, and this degree will be presented to the next meeting of COPS and BAASC.

Lynette Olson moved, with the second of Tony Vizzini, that the Master of Science in Athletic Training at Kansas State University be approved. The motion carried unanimously, and this degree will be presented to the next meeting of COPS and BAASC.

Emporia State University presented the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in General Studies for a second reading. There have been no further questions or discussions.

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Lynette Olson moved, with the second of April Mason, that the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in General Studies at Emporia State University be approved. The motion carried unanimously, and this degree will be presented to the next meeting of COPS and BAASC

Wichita State University presented the Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security program request. Discussion was held, and if there are any further comments or questions, please contact Tony Vizzini or Richard Muma at WSU prior to the November 15, 2017 meeting. This is a first reading and no action is required.

OTHER MATTERS

A. Jean Redeker informed COCAO to prepare a brief overview of the KSU and ESU degree programs that will be reviewed at the BAASC November 15th meeting in Wichita.

B. COCAO was informed of adding the April 18, 2018 conference call at 11:00 am to the meeting schedule.

C. Request was made to add the Justification for Baccalaureate degrees exceeding 120 credit hour discussion topic to COCAO’s November agenda

D. Lynette Olson, PSU, requested a report listing institution’s degree programs and the hours required.  Institutional Research Officers at the institution can create the report from the Kansas Higher Education Reporting System (KHERS).  Brian Lindshield, KSU, offered to send the report URL link that he uses to COCAO members.

Adjournment There being no further business, Chair Mason adjourned at 11:22 am.

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CURRENT FISCAL YEAR MEETING DATES

Fiscal Year 2018 Meeting Dates Agenda Material Due to Board Office August 8-10, 2017 September 20-21, 2017 August 30, 2017 at noon November 15, 2017 (WSU) October 25, 2017 at noon December 20-21, 2017 November 29, 2017 at noon January 17-18, 2018 December 27, 2017 at noon February 14-15, 2018 January 24, 2018 at noon March 14, 2018 (PSU) February 21, 2018 at noon May 16, 2018 (KUMC) April 25, 2018 at noon June 20-21, 2018 May 30, 2018 at noon

TENTATIVE MEETING DATES

Fiscal Year 2019 Meeting Dates August 7-9, 2018 – Budget Workshop/Retreat September 19-20, 2018 October 17-18, 2018 November 14-15, 2018 December 19-20, 2018 January 16-17, 2019 February 20-21, 2019 March 20-21, 2019 April 17-18, 2019 May 15-16, 2019 June 19-20, 2019

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COMMITTEES (2017-2018)

Dave Murfin, Chair Dennis Mullin, Vice Chair

Standing Committees

Academic Affairs Fiscal Affairs and Audit Governance Shane Bangerter – Chair Dennis Mullin – Chair Dave Murfin– Chair Daniel Thomas Bill Feuerborn Dennis Mullin Ann Brandau-Murguia Joe Bain Shane Bangerter Helen Van Etten Zoe Newton

Regents Retirement Plan Shane Bangerter – Chair Joe Bain

Board Representatives and Liaisons

Education Commission of the States Zoe Newton Ray Frederick Postsecondary Technical Education Authority Dong Quach Helen Van Etten Midwest Higher Education Compact (MHEC) Blake Flanders Washburn University Board of Regents Helen Van Etten Transfer and Articulation Advisory Council Shane Bangerter Zoe Newton KSDE/KBOR Coordinating Council Helen Van Etten Daniel Thomas Ad Hoc Committee – School of Dentistry Robert Simari Michael Reed

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