STATE BOARD OF REGENTS UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY TAGGART STUDENT CENTER THURSDAY/FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 15/16, 2016 AGENDA Thursday September 15, 2016 12:00 – 1:00 PM LUNCH Location: East Ballroom 1:00 – 3:30 PM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Location: West Ballroom 1. Presentation of State Funded Capital Development Projects 2. Presentation of Land Bank Requests and Non-State Funded Capital Development Projects 6:00 PM Dinner for Regents and Presidents Location: Huntsman Hall Perry Pavilion AGENDA Friday September 16, 2016 8:00 – 9:30 AM BREAKFAST MEETING – STATE BOARD OF REGENTS, UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES, PRESIDENT ALBRECHT, COMMISSIONER BUHLER Location: Alumni House 9:30 – 9:45 AM TRANSITION BREAK 9:00 – 9:45 AM CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST – ALL Location: East Ballroom 9:45 AM – 11:30 PM MEETINGS OF BOARD COMMITTEES ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Regent Teresa L. Theurer, Vice Chair Location: Center Colony Room 221 ACTION: 1. University of Utah – Educational Specialist in School Psychology TAB A 2. Utah State University – Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in English Teaching Composite with Emphases in American Studies, Literature, and Writing TAB B 3. Utah State University – Bachelor of Science in Climate Science TAB C 4. Weber State University – Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Education with Emphases in Integrative Nutrition and Sports Nutrition TAB D 5. Revision of Regent Policy R165, Concurrent Enrollment TAB E 6. Revision of Regent Policy R470, General Education, Common Course Numbering, Lower-Division Pre-Major Requirements, Transfer of Credits, and Credit by Examination TAB F 1 CONSENT: Please see the General Consent Calendar at TAB X. INFORMATION: 1. Utah State University Completion Report TAB G 2. Utah Scholars Initiative 2016 TAB H 3. StepUp to Higher Education Initiative 2016 TAB I FINANCE/FACILITIES COMMITTEE Regent Robert S. Marquardt, Chair Location: Senate Chambers 336 ACTION: 1. Utah State University – Long-term Lease for the USU Salt Lake Education Center TAB J 2. Utah State University – Property disposal in Carbon County TAB K 3. Salt Lake Community College – Property Acquisition in Herriman TAB L 4. USHE – Operating Budget TAB M 5. USHE – Revision of Policy R345, Information Technology Resource Security TAB N 6. USHE – Institutional Non-State Funded Capital Development Projects and Land Bank Requests for 2017-18 TAB O 7. USHE – Institutional State – Funded Capital Development Projects for 2017-18 TAB P 8. USHE – State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) Institution Membership Fees TAB Q 9. UHEAA – Amendment to Authorizing Resolution: Student Loan Backed Notes TAB R INFORMATION: 1. Utah State University – Series 2016 Taxable Research Revenue Bonds TAB S 2. Utah State University – Series 2016 Student Fee and Housing System Revenue Bonds TAB T 3. Southern Utah University – Aviation Program Capital Asset Report TAB U 4. USHE – 2015-16 End-of-year Enrollment Report TAB V 5. USHE - Annual Report on Foreign Gifts and/or Donations TAB W 11:30 – 12:30 PM LUNCH Location: East Ballroom 11:30 – 12:30 PM PHOTOGRAPHS FOR NEW REGENTS Location: East Colony Room 223 12:30 – 1:00 PM STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY – PRESIDENT ALBRECHT Location: West Ballroom 1:00 – 2:30 PM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Location: West Ballroom 1. Oath of Office (Ty B. Aller) 2. General Consent Calendar TAB X 3. Approval of Calendar for 2017-18 Board of Regent Meetings TAB Y 4. USHE – Institutional State – Funded Capital Development Projects for 2017-18 TAB P 5. USHE – Institutional Non-State Funded Capital Development Projects and 2 Land Bank Requests for 2017-18 TAB O 6. USHE - 2017-18 Operating Budget Request TAB M 7. Reports of Board Committees 2:30 – 2:45 PM TRANSITION BREAK 2:45 – 3:45 PM EXECUTIVE SESSION (if needed) Location: Center Colony Room 221 Projected times for the various meetings are estimates only. The Board Chair retains the right to take action at any time. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify ADA Coordinator, 60 South 400 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84180 (801-321-7124), at least three working days prior to the meeting. TDD # 801-321-7130. 3 TAB A State Board of Regents Phone 801.321.7101 Board of Regents Building, The Gateway Fax 801.321.7199 60 South 400 West TDD 801.321.7130 Salt Lake City, Utah 84101-1284 www.higheredutah.org September 7, 2016 MEMORANDUM TO: State Board of Regents FROM: David L. Buhler SUBJECT: University of Utah – Educational Specialist in School Psychology Issue The University of Utah requests approval to offer an Educational Specialist (EdS) in School Psychology effective in spring 2017. The institutional Board of Trustees approved the degree on May 10, 2016. Background The University of Utah currently offers Master of Education (MEd), Master of Science (MS), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in School Psychology through the Department of Educational Psychology. The current MEd and MS programs meet Utah State Board of Education licensure requirements for school psychologists and are approved by the National Association of School Psychologists. The MEd and MS require three years of course work and a one-year, full-time internship; these programs are, at a minimum, 72 credit hours, far exceeding what is often required for a master’s degree. In recognition of the four years of study and internship required to become a licensed school psychologist, it is becoming standard practice across the nation to award an Educational Specialist degree to school psychology program graduates. Accordingly, this proposal to transition from an MEd/MS to an EdS in School Psychology would align the University of Utah with programs at Brigham Young University (BYU), Utah State University (USU), and many other institutions in the western region and across the nation where the EdS is awarded. The EdS in School Psychology would also more appropriately reflect the level of expertise and preparation of graduates and would qualify them for higher placement on school district salary scales. With long-standing MEd, MS, and PhD programs in place, the University is fully ready with courses, funding, personnel, and other resources to offer the EdS in School Psychology. Labor market demand in Utah and the nation is projected to be high well into the future. Graduate programs in school psychology at the University of Utah, BYU, and USU have co-existed for many years, and there will continue to be a need for school psychology graduates as enrollments continue to rise and current school psychologists retire. Policy Issues The proposed degree has been developed and reviewed in accordance with processes established by the University of Utah and the Board of Regents. The Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) Chief Academic Officers and appropriate faculty at other USHE institutions have reviewed and are supportive of the University of Utah’s request to offer an EdS in School Psychology. There are no additional policy issues relative to approval of this program. Commissioner’s Recommendation The Commissioner recommends the Regents approve the request by the University of Utah to offer an Educational Specialist in School Psychology. ________________________________ David L. Buhler Commissioner of Higher Education DLB/GVB Attachment 2 Program Description University of Utah Educational Specialist in School Psychology Section I: The Request The University of Utah requests approval to offer an Educational Specialist (EdS) in School Psychology effective in spring 2017. The institutional Board of Trustees approved the degree on May 10, 2016. Section II: Program Description Complete Program Description The School Psychology Program at the University of Utah offers both Master’s and Doctoral degree programs. The doctoral program is accredited by the American Psychological Association and approved by the National Association of School Psychologists. The Master's (proposed EdS) program is fully approved and nationally recognized by the National Association of School Psychologists. Doctoral and Master’s (Specialist) level students also have opportunities to attain credentialing as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Program faculty members have diverse research and teaching interests in the following evidence-based practices: behavioral assessment and treatment, traumatic brain injury, autism spectrum disorder, neuropsychological assessment, early childhood intervention, developmental disabilities, school- wide behavior supports, consultation, social skills, diversity issues, parent training, school-based mental health, telehealth, and pediatric feeding disorders. Purpose of Degree The Educational Specialist degree is designed to prepare qualified and effective psychologists who will practice in schools or school-related settings. The current program requires a minimum of 72 semester hours for the Master of Education (MEd) and 74 semester hours for the Master of Science (MS); this curriculum includes a 1,500-hour supervised internship. Upon completing the program, students meet Utah State Board of Education licensing standards, as well as certification requirements for most other states. The purpose of changing the degree from the MEd/MS presently granted to the school psychology graduates is to better reflect the time and effort students are required to invest in graduate studies. If the change in degree is approved, it is expected the University will have a larger number of applicants, and