RECOMMENDATION FROM:  Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano with concurrence of Provost Russell Moore. 

STATEMENT OF INFORMATION:

A number of students have already completed doctoral degrees in the burgeoning area of engineering education within the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS). However, currently, doctoral students who wish to do research on engineering education in CEAS must complete the full set of standard coursework and exams in another engineering discipline before turning to their desired research area in engineering education. This impedes students’ progress and can discourage them in their pursuit of research in this field. With a standalone Engineering Education doctoral program, these students will be able to focus on the field of engineering education from the start, through an innovative curriculum consisting of courses in education theory and practice in the School of Education and the College of Arts and Sciences as well as in CEAS. This program will bring visibility to research and education in this field at CU Boulder, will attract more applicants, and will encourage new faculty collaborations and new research grant proposals.

PREVIOUS ACTION(S):  None.

CHANCELLOR'S SIGNATURE: 

PRESIDENT'S SIGNATURE: 

RECOMMENDATION FROM:  

Chancellor Michelle Marks with concurrence of Provost Constancio Nakuma.

STATEMENT OF INFORMATION:  

This is a proposal for a new Executive Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) degree program offered by the Business School at the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver). We have reason to believe that there is a strong, untapped demand for such a program from prospective and current students as well as from Colorado community members and employers.

This proposal for the Executive Doctorate in Health Administration degree program is particularly realizable and timely for the following reasons:

• No university in Colorado offers a Doctorate in Health Administration.
• There is a strong, untapped demand for a Doctorate in Health Administration degree at CU Denver, as evidenced by our research, competitive analysis, qualitative studies, and the overwhelmingly positive feedback and pledges of support from prospective and current students, alumni, industry leaders, Denver business leaders, and potential donors.
• Particularly unique is that this Doctor of Health Administration degree will be offered in an executive, hybrid format, enabling the recruitment of not only in-state and domestic students but also international students and others interested in the degree.
• There are less than 20 universities across the nation currently offering the DHA degree. Of the universities offering a DHA, many are online organizations that are not well received by hiring managers in the field. We are aware of only two other universities offering an executive DHA in a graduate program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Health Administration Education (“CAHME”), which is the “gold standard” for this type of curriculum. CU Denver is one such program, giving our proposed degree offering a higher degree of industry credibility. Most other potential competitors for the DHA offering do not have such accreditation.

PREVIOUS ACTION(S):  

None.

CHANCELLOR'S SIGNATURE: 

PRESIDENT'S SIGNATURE: 

RECOMMENDATION FROM: 

CU Denver Chancellor Marks with concurrence of Provost Constancio Nakuma.

UCCS Chancellor Venkat Reddy with concurrence of Provost Nancy Marchand Martella.

STATEMENT OF INFORMATION:  

The CORE initiative, created under Colorado House Bill 21-1330, enables four-year institutions of higher education, “notwithstanding [the] institution’s role and mission”, to award an earned associate degree to eligible former students who have stopped-out from a baccalaureate program. The CORE program allows an institution to award an earned credential to students who were previously enrolled in a baccalaureate program and already earned the necessary credits for an associate’s degree but stopped attending the institution before attaining a bachelor’s degree. Under the statute, participating institutions cannot allow a student to enroll with the intent of obtaining an associate degree. Nor can a 4-year institution offer programs designed to lead to an associate degree.

Associates of General Studies at CU Denver -

The University of Colorado Denver is proposing an Associate of General Studies under the terms of the Colorado Re-Engaged (CORE) Initiative. A query of SURDS data by the Colorado Department of Higher Education revealed that over 19,000 former students may already be eligible for an associate degree through the CORE Initiative across the state – with additional students becoming eligible each year. These former students have invested a significant amount of time and money to advance their knowledge and skills through higher education, but do not have an academic credential to reflect this investment. By awarding an earned associate degree in recognition of academic credits already completed, CU Denver can boost earning potential, open new employment opportunities, and return to higher education and complete a bachelor’s degree.

Associates of General Studies at UCCS -

UCCS proposes offering an earned Associate of General Studies (AGS) completion degree, in support of the Colorado Re-Engaged (CORE) Initiative (HB 21-1330). The CORE Initiative enables four-year institutions in Colorado to award an earned associate degree to eligible students who have stopped-out from a baccalaureate program after earning at least 70 credit hours.

PREVIOUS ACTION(S):  

None.

CHANCELLOR'S SIGNATURE: 

PRESIDENT'S SIGNATURE: 

RECOMMENDATION FROM:  

Chancellor Venkat Reddy with concurrence of Provost Nancy Marchand Martella.

STATEMENT OF INFORMATION:  

Please read the statement of information in the public file attachments.

PREVIOUS ACTION(S): 

None.

CHANCELLOR'S SIGNATURE: 

PRESIDENT'S SIGNATURE: 

RECOMMENDATION FROM:  Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano with concurrence of Provost Russell Moore.

STATEMENT OF INFORMATION:  

The proposed CU Boulder degree name change for BA and MA in Russian Studies to BA and MA in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies more accurately represents the curriculum of these degrees and corresponds to the names of similar degrees and research centers at peer U.S. universities.

PREVIOUS ACTION(S):  None.

CHANCELLOR'S SIGNATURE: 

PRESIDENT'S SIGNATURE: 

Public Comment

The University Affairs Committee will include live public comment at its April 18 meeting. Public comment will be limited to 2 minutes per speaker.

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STATEMENT OF INFORMATION:  

This section contains materials submitted to the Board of Regents regarding topics discussed at the April 18 University Affairs Committee meeting. 

Submitting materials for BoardDocs

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