Education and Workforce Development Committee Meeting

Education and Workforce Development Committee Meeting Tuesday, August 08, 2017 3:00 p.m. Ann Richards Administration Building, Board Room Pecan Campus McAllen, Texas In the Making! Online Copy

South Texas College Board of Trustees Education and Workforce Development Committee Ann Richards Administration Building, Board Room Pecan Campus, McAllen, Texas Tuesday, August 8, 2017 @ 3:00 p.m. AGENDA At anytime during the course of this meeting, the Board of Trustees may retire to Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.071(2) to confer with its legal counsel on any subject matter on this agenda in which the duty of the attorney to the Board of Trustees under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. Further, at anytime during the course of this meeting, the Board of Trustees may retire to Executive Session to deliberate on any subject slated for discussion at this meeting, as may be permitted under one or more of the exceptions to the Open Meetings Act set forth in Title 5, Subtitle A, Chapter 551, Subchapter D of the Texas Government Code. I. Approval of Minutes for Tuesday, July 11, 2017 Committee Meeting... 1-5 II. III. IV. Review and Recommend Action on Proposed FY 2017-2018 Committee Meeting Schedule... 6-7 Review and Recommend Action on Proposed Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program... 8-24 Review and Discussion of Presentation for the 2017 Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Leadership Congress in Las Vegas, Nevada... 25-41

Education and Workforce Development Motions August 8, 2017 @ 3:00 p.m. Page 1, Revised 08/04/2017 @ 8:17 AM Approval of Minutes for Tuesday, July 11, 2017 Committee Meeting The Minutes for the Education and Workforce Development Committee meeting of Tuesday, July 11, 2017 are presented for Committee approval. 1

Education and Workforce Development Minutes July 11, 2017 @ 3:00 p.m. Page 1, Revised 08/03/2017 @ 9:31 AM South Texas College Board of Trustees Education and Workforce Development Committee Ann Richards Administration Building, Board Room Pecan Campus, McAllen, Texas Tuesday, July 11, 2017 @ 3:00 p.m. MINUTES The Education and Workforce Development Committee Meeting was held on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 in the Ann Richards Administration Building Board Room at the Pecan Campus in McAllen, Texas. The meeting commenced at 3:05 p.m. with Mrs. Graciela Farias presiding. Members present: Mrs. Graciela Farias, Dr. Alejo Salinas, Jr., Mr. Jesse Villarreal, and Mr. Gary Gurwitz Other Trustees present: Mr. Paul R. Rodriguez and Ms. Rose Benavidez Members absent: None Also present: Dr. Shirley A. Reed, Dr. Anahid Petrosian, Dr. David Plummer, Mr. Matthew Hebbard, Dr. Ali Esmaeili, Dr. Kristina Wilson, Mr. Serkan Celtek, and Mr. Andrew Fish Approval of Minutes for Thursday, June 15, 2017 Committee Meeting Upon a motion by Mr. Gary Gurwitz and a second by Mrs. Graciela Farias, the Minutes for the Education and Workforce Development Committee meeting of Thursday, June 15, 2017 were approved as written. The motion carried. Presentation on the South Texas College La Joya Teaching Center Dr. Anahid Petrosian, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, presented on the South Texas College La Joya Teaching Center, and announced the new name for the teaching center: South Texas College Higher Education Center at La Joya. This presentation provided a brief background on the South Texas College La Joya Teaching Center (LJTC) to date, including enrollment trends, new initiatives such as the formation of an advisory committee and marketing, and ongoing facilities improvements. Since 2010, STC has offered courses through the LJTC to provide higher education opportunities to the Western Hidalgo County communities. In March 2016, an Advisory Committee was formed, incorporating leaders from the college and La Joya ISD, to develop new strategies and increase the traditional enrollment at the LJTC. The 2 E.W.D. Committee Minutes 07-11-2017

Education and Workforce Development Minutes July 11, 2017 @ 3:00 p.m. Page 2, Revised 08/03/2017 @ 9:31 AM intent was to secure a better understanding of the Western Hidalgo County communities, thus the LJTC will be able to offer the programs and services that best suit their needs. Traditional students who have previously graduated from high school were the target audience for possible recruitment. In Fall 2016, associate degrees in Education and Criminal Justice were offered, as well as oneyear certificates and one-semester certificates supporting local employment needs. Dr. Petrosian provided an overview of the marketing plan and other outreach activities to support the LJTC, before discussing the Program Offerings and promotional activities planned for the Fall 2017 semester. Finally, Dr. Petrosian provided a brief overview of the ongoing improvements, including the prominent placement of a monument sign along Expressway 83 in La Joya bearing the new name of the South Texas College Higher Education Center at La Joya. The Committee recommended the inclusion of students and other stakeholders in the advisory committee, noting that it consisted of College and La Joya ISD administration and staff. Dr. Petrosian and Dr. Reed acknowledged the recommendation and agreed that this would be appropriate moving forward to include student and graduate representatives. They clarified that the original scope of the advisory committee was to make initial programming and facilities planning decisions, and required input from key decision makers at the College and District to lay the groundwork for the development of the center. With the Center renovations underway, it would be appropriate to bring in additional stakeholders, including students and faculty, to guide the continued development of the Center. The Committee also discussed the need for continued evaluation of the Center, to ensure that it remained a viable investment of the College s resources on behalf of the communities of western Hidalgo County. The Committee requested data regarding whether the Center was serving students who would not otherwise attend higher education, as opposed to students who would attend another campus if the Center was not available. Administration agreed that this would be valuable data as it identified strategies to best serve the area. Dr. Ali Esmaeili noted that the College had received feedback from potential students in western Hidalgo County that faced significant transportation hurdles. Particularly from individuals who participated in dual credit enrollment through La Joya ISD, but upon graduating from the school district, no longer had access to ISD-provided bussing, and did not have transportation to attend further classes. Dr. Esmaeili indicated This presentation was for the Committee s review and feedback to staff, and no action was requested. Presentation on the Findings from Surveys to La Joya Parents and Business Owners Dr. David Plummer, Vice President for Information Services, Planning, Performance, and Strategic Initiatives, and Mr. Serkan Celtek, Director of Research and Analytical Services, presented on the findings of surveys to La Joya parents and business owners, to provide 3 E.W.D. Committee Minutes 07-11-2017

Education and Workforce Development Minutes July 11, 2017 @ 3:00 p.m. Page 3, Revised 08/03/2017 @ 9:31 AM appropriate information for the continued development of the South Texas College La Joya Teaching Center. Survey to Parents The survey to parents was created and administered collaboratively by South Texas College and La Joya ISD, and was targeted toward the parents of students in 1 st, 3 rd, 5 th, and 7 th grades in Fall 2016. There were 3,021 responses received from this survey and incorporated into the data. Dr. Plummer and Mr. Celtek reviewed the insights gained through this survey, including detailed data on educational attainment, income, employment status, and educational goals of the families surveyed. The Committee expressed concerns over the presentation of the data and its apparent disconnect from the demographic of high school students transitioning into traditional college students. Administration clarified that the purpose of the survey to parents, targeted to the parents of 1 st, 3 rd, 5 th, and 7 th grade students, was an effort to reach parents who might be ready for further workforce training or a return to academia Mr. Celtek presented that the demographic data of respondents households. He further presented that the responses regarding program length and field of study demonstrated that the surveyed parents did not have specific educational goals, but rather generally sought educational programs that could lead toward improved employment opportunities. The Committee discussed the connection between increased education and the development of economic opportunities, agreeing that the Center should provide programs of study related to the opportunities available to students in western hidalgo county. Survey to Business Owners The College undertook another survey of business owners in La Joya, and received 57 responses. Of the respondents, 90% owned or operated businesses with 1-10 employees. 18% of the respondents reported having positions that they were unable to fill, and the employers outlined the skills they believe are most lacking in employees. The Committee questioned the sample size, noting that there were only 57 responses total. They noted that the communities in western Hidalgo County consisted primarily of small businesses, and agreed that programs at the Center should offer programs of value for employees seeking opportunities in that job market. The Committee suggested that the economic development corporation in La Joya might be a good partner for the College in assessing employers needs in the region. This presentation was for the Committee s review and feedback to staff, and no action was requested. 4 E.W.D. Committee Minutes 07-11-2017

Education and Workforce Development Minutes July 11, 2017 @ 3:00 p.m. Page 4, Revised 08/03/2017 @ 9:31 AM Review and Recommend Approval of Academic Calendar for Academic Year 2018 2019 Approval of the 2018-2019 Academic Calendar will be requested at the July 25, 2017 Board meeting. The Academic Calendar Steering Committee, which included membership from each area of the College, developed the FY 2018-2019 Academic Calendar. The calendar was developed to be compatible with local area school district calendars and other higher education institutions in Texas. The calendar was presented to STC faculty and staff for review, feedback, and input during the months of March and April. Input received from staff and faculty was incorporated into the proposed calendar. The proposed calendar was unanimously approved by the Academic Calendar Steering Committee and was reviewed and approved by the President s Cabinet, Administrative Staff, and Planning and Development Council. The proposed calendar was provided in the packet for the Committee s review and consideration. Dr. Kristina Wilson, Associate Dean for Curriculum and Student Learning, reviewed the propose calendar with the Committee. Upon a motion by Dr. Alejo Salinas, Jr. and a second by Mr. Gary Gurwitz, the Committee recommended Board approval of the 2018-2019 Academic Calendar as presented. The motion carried. Adjournment There being no further business to discuss, the Education Workforce Development Committee Meeting of the South Texas College Board of Trustees adjourned at 4:15 p.m. I certify that the foregoing are the true and correct Minutes of the July 11, 2017 Education and Workforce Development Committee of the South Texas College Board of Trustees. Mrs. Graciela Farias Presiding 5 E.W.D. Committee Minutes 07-11-2017

Education and Workforce Development Motions August 8, 2017 @ 3:00 p.m. Page 2, Revised 08/04/2017 @ 8:17 AM Review and Recommend Action on Proposed FY 2017-2018 Committee Meeting Schedule The Education and Workforce Development Committee is asked to review the following proposed schedule and recommend amendment or approval as appropriate. The Board will be asked to review and take action on a calendar of Committee and Board Meetings for FY 2017-2018 at the August 22, 2017 Regular Board Meeting. The proposed meeting schedule for the Education and Workforce Innovation Committee is as follows: Weekday Date Meeting Time Tuesday September 12, 2017 3:30 p.m. Tuesday October 10, 2017 3:30 p.m. Tuesday November 14, 2017 3:30 p.m. Tuesday December 5, 2017 3:30 p.m. Tuesday January 16, 2018 3:30 p.m. Tuesday February 13, 2018 3:30 p.m. Tuesday March 6, 2018 3:30 p.m. Tuesday April 10, 2018 3:30 p.m. Tuesday May 8, 2018 3:30 p.m. Tuesday June 12, 2018 3:30 p.m. Tuesday July 10, 2018 3:30 p.m. Tuesday August 14, 2018 3:30 p.m. Tuesday September 11, 2018 3:30 p.m. Education and Workforce Development Committee Meetings are generally scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month, and are proposed for a new starting time of 3:30 p.m. There may be some deviation based upon scheduling conflicts, and any adjustments will be communicated with as much early notification as practical. A full calendar view of the proposed Committee and Board meeting schedule follows in the packet for the Committee s information. The Education and Workforce Development Committee is asked to recommend Board action as necessary regarding the proposed Committee meeting schedule so that all Board members may enter the dates on their planning calendars. 6

Board Meeting Committee Meeting Calendar FY 2017-2018 September 2017 October 2017 November 2017 December 2017 S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 September 2018 Regular Board Meeting Committee Meetings - S M T W TH F S Graduation Ceremonies Education & Workforce Development 1 Facilities Holiday/Professional Dev. Day, College Closed 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Finance, Audit, & Human Resources 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 * Education & Workforce Development Committee: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 3:30 p.m. 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 * Facilities Committee: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 4:30 p.m. 30 * Finance, Audit, & Human Resources Committee: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 5:30 p.m * Board Meetings: 4th Tuesday of the month, 5:30 p.m. Draft 8/2/2017 7

Education and Workforce Development Motions August 8, 2017 @ 3:00 p.m. Page 3, Revised 08/04/2017 @ 8:17 AM Review and Recommend Action on Proposed Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program The Education and Workforce Development Committee is asked to review and recommend Board approval of the proposed Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program as presented. South Texas College has been a strong proponent for the role of community colleges to meet the increasing demand for high-skilled registered nurses with the baccalaureate credential. The Program Summary includes a survey of the research showing the great demand for an increased presence of BSN-holding registered nurses; the Institute of Medicine has recommended that at least 80% of nurses should hold a baccalaureate degree by 2020, and Texas was well short of that mark in 2016, at 57.5%. With tremendous support from the local delegation, Senate Bill 2118 passed the 85 th Texas Legislature and provided legislative authority for Texas community colleges that meet selective criteria to offer the BSN Program. The proposed BSN program would establish an RN-to-BSN track, developed for existing registered nurses to continue their education to attain the BSN. This BSN program would further develop critical clinical and knowledge-based skills initially included in an Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program, providing a pathway for registered nurses to meet the expectations of hospitals and healthcare partners nationwide. The proposed BSN Program is presented for the Education and Workforce Development Committee for a recommendation for Board approval contingent upon accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), upon approval by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and the Texas Board of Nursing (TBoN) and accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC). Administration has developed the program Curriculum Quality, Program Demand, and Program Support analysis as presented in the packet for the Committee s review. While new programs are often proposed to the Education and Workforce Development Committee prior to development, administration is ready to move forward with the program as proposed, and seeks to admit the first cohort of BSN students for the students for the Fall 2018 semester, if the appropriate approvals are secured. The Education and Workforce Development Committee is asked to recommend Board approval of the proposed Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, contingent upon necessary accreditation and approval, as presented. 8

Program Summary Institution: South Texas College, McAllen Texas Proposed Award: Bachelor of Science in Nursing RN to BSN CURRICULUM QUALITY Program Objective: The Bachelor of Science in Nursing RN to BSN degree focuses on advancing competencies, skills, and values needed to meet the demands of the current healthcare system. At the completion of the RN to BSN degree, the graduate will be able to: 1. Use clinical judgment and knowledge based on the nursing program of study, evidencedbased practice outcomes, and research studies as the basis for decision making and comprehensive, safe patient and population care. 2. Lead safety and quality improvement initiatives as part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team and as an advocate, and manager of nursing care. 3. Demonstrate clinical inquiry and analysis in applying patient care technologies and information systems to support safe nursing practice and population risk reduction. 4. Participate in monitoring institutional, professional, and public healthcare policy to maintain adherence to standards of practice within legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks of the professional nurse. 5. Manage care transitions across the healthcare continuum and promote population risk reduction with diverse communities in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary health care team. 6. Demonstrate leadership and advocacy that reflects the values and ethics of the nursing profession. 7. Demonstrate leadership skills related to financial resources, human resource, clinical management, and professional issues in providing and evaluating care. Curriculum: The degree consists of the 89 hours of lower division courses accepted from the RN to BSN track and the Core Curriculum, and 31 hours comprised of upper division course work to be delivered in hybrid online format. The upper division coursework includes the BSN role in the nursing practice, research, evidence based practice, interprofessional communication, professionalism, clinical prevention, population health, leadership for quality care and patient safety, management of information and patient care technology, and healthcare policy. Page 1 9

BSN: RN to BSN Degree: 120 SCH Core Curriculum: 42 SCH Lower Division Electives: 47 SCH Upper Division Curriculum: 31 SCH Comunication and Literacy Life and Physical Science Language, Philosophy,& Culture & Creative Arts American History Political Science Social and Behavioral Sciences Component Area Option BIOL 2420 or BIOL 2421: 4 SCH Other Electives: 43 SCH (ADN Coursework) NURS 3270 Professional Development: 3 SCH NURS 3302 Contemporary Issues in Nursing: 3 SCH NURS 3308 Leadership & Management 3 SCH NURS 3304 Holistic Health Assessment: 3 SCH NURS 3310 Evidence Based and Research: 3 SCH NURS 3312 Nursing Informatics: 3 SCH NURS 3401 Popuation Focused/Community: 4 SCH NURS 3306 Pathophysiology: 3 SCH NURS 3601 Capstone: 6 SCH Admission Requirements: The admission requirements for this program will follow the South Texas College general admission policy. STC general admission requirements are listed in the Catalog 2016 2017 pages 13 14. The RN to BSN program will require the following additional requirements. The applicant must: a. have degree in an Associate of Applied Science major in Associate Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution. b. submit an official transcript of records. c. have completed 60 transferable college credits hours with a GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. d. submit a personal statement letter of intent and professional resume. e. have a current, unencumbered RN license to practice in the State of Texas. f. submit two letters of professional recommendation from a faculty or employer. PROGRAM DEMAND Occupational Need: Today s new nurses are faced with a workplace full of unparalleled multifarious demands. Nurses in the 21 st century must perform to full responsibilities with competencies more swiftly than in the past. As the nature of the health care delivery frameworks continue to change into an unimaginable future, today s nurses must be armed with knowledge, skills, clinical reasoning, technology know how, ability to care for clients in different settings, and work collaboratively with various healthcare disciplines to meet the demands of contemporary environment of health care. Page 2 10

Responding to these issues, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) report, The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health (2010), has recommended proportion of nurses with baccalaureate degrees be increased to 80% by the year 2020. Studies have shown that nurses with baccalaureate degrees have improved patient outcomes, stronger communications skills, higher adeptness in making diagnoses and evaluating interventions, and higher competencies in leadership and nursing practice (Aiken, Clarke, Sloane, Lake, and Cheney, 2008). Propelled by this research study, many nursing associations have pushed for registered nurses to advance their degrees for a more highly educated nursing workforce to meet the demands of a more complex healthcare delivery system. The Institute of Medicine and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation have directed state nursing organizations to adopt strategies in improving the healthcare issues by producing more BSN prepared nurses. As a result of this call from the Institute of Medicine and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, a Texas Team Coalition was created in 2011 with partnerships from diverse sectors, including physicians, nurses, insurers, consumers, business, academia, and health systems. The Texas Team Coalition has launched major initiatives to address the current healthcare issues through nursing. One of the eight major initiatives is to increase the proportion of nurses with baccalaureate degrees to 80% by 2020. According to the Texas Nursing Workforce Studies (2016), 57.5 percent of registered nurses in Texas has Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Looking at the Institute of Medicine s goal of 80% by 2020 and the statistical trajectory of yearly production of BSN prepared nurses, Texas will not meet the IOM goal of 80% BSN by 2020. The table below shows the number of BSNs from 2010 to 2016. 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 48.6% 49.7% 50.7% 52.1% 53.7% 55.5% 57.5% 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Page 3 11

Our proposal of BSN: RN to BSN degree program has the potential to respond to the increased demand for baccalaureate prepared nurses. There is more likelihood that Associate Degree nurses will advance their degree to the BSN level if given the progressive pathway opportunity. Academic progression of nurses from ADN RN to BSN is pertinent to the viability of the profession. The low cost of tuition and fees, familiarity with the community college environment, faculty, and staff, and planned curricular alignments are considered prime benefits. The American Association of College Nursing s (AACN) report on 2014 2015 Enrollment and Graduations in Baccalaureate and Graduate Programs in Nursing reported that U.S. nursing schools turned away 68,938 qualified applicants from baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs in 2014. Almost two thirds of the nursing schools responding to the survey pointed to faculty shortages as a major reason for not accepting all qualified applicants into baccalaureate programs (http://www.aacn.nche.edu/research data). As U.S. healthcare shifts from hospital focused patient care to more preventive, and primary care, the healthcare system requires professional nurses that can function with more autonomy in clinical decision making, case management, and work in multiple care settings within and beyond the hospital system. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that more than 430,000 additional registered nurse jobs will be created in the next decade. Using HRSA projection models and Texas specific data to estimate nurse supply and demand, the Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies were able to more accurately model the future need for the nursing workforce in Texas. The results of this model were reported in the Nurse Supply and Demand Projections, 2015 2030: Executive Summary. The table below shows the general summary of the Nurse Supply and Demand Projections, 2015 2030. Page 4 12

According to this report, in 2015, the supply of RNs in Texas will be 200,663 RN FTEs. Demand will be 215,636 FTE RNs, leaving a deficit of 14,973 RN FTEs. By 2030, the supply of RN FTEs is expected to grow by 35.4% to 271,667, while demand will grow by 53.8% to 331,638, leaving a deficit of 59,970 RN FTEs. Based on these projections, 20% of the projected demand for RNs in 2030 will not be met. According to the Texas Nursing Workforce Studies (2016), the RN FTE Supply & Demand for Rio Grande Valley 2015 2030 will need more RNs than anywhere else in the state between 2015 2022. The table below shows the RN FTE supply and demand for Rio Grande Valley 2015 2030. Student Demand: South Texas College is receiving frequent inquiries from current students and graduates requesting RN to BSN degree program, as most if not all hospitals in the Rio Grande Valley area are encouraging their registered nurses to pursue their BSN degree. Dr. Christie Candelaria, RN, CCRN K, South Texas College Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program Director conducted a qualitative research inquiry on the Voices of Associate Degree Registered Nurses about the Pursuit of Bachelor of Science in Nursing in a Community College Setting in 2015. Based on the study, 100 percent of all respondents (eight one on one interviews and five focus groups with five participants in each group) indicated interest in pursuing the RN to BSN at South Texas College. An internal analysis conducted by STC Research Analytical department of the graduates in Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, and Spring 2017 shows that 80 percent of ADN graduates have Page 5 13

already completed their core curriculum courses for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and are ready to begin upper division coursework for the BSN. Existing Programs: South Texas College is currently the only school that offers Associate of Applied Science major in Associate Degree in Nursing in the Rio Grande Valley. Texas Southmost College previously offered the Associate Degree Nursing program, however that program has been closed. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) offers Bachelor of Science in Nursing which is located in Edinburg, Texas. The table below shows the number of graduates from the ADN program at STC that have taken and passed the National Council Licensure Examination RN on the first attempt compared to the BSN graduates at UTRGV for 2013 2016. School Program % Pass Rate South Texas College University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 2013 2014 2015 2016 First Time % Pass First Time % Pass First Time Pass First Time Candidates Rate Candidates Rate Candidates Rate Candidates Passed/Attempted Passed/Attempted Passed/Attempted Passed/Attempted ADN 88.33 159/180 80.21 150/187 79.47 151/190 86.58 129/149 BSN 80.92 106/131 83.16 79/95 78.26 72/92 73.20 142/194 Program Linkage and Opportunities for Further Education: South Texas College Associate Degree Nursing Program currently has five existing articulation agreements with Texas A&M University, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas, Grand Canyon University, and National American University. The current five existing articulation agreements follow the THECB Bachelor s program core curriculum except for Grand Canyon University and National American University. The latter universities are not based in Texas, and they follow different state rules. Despite the fact that the STC ADN program has articulation agreements with these universities, students still encounter barriers such as: transfer credit problems, some universities require unique additional institutional coursework, high tuition and fees, difficulty in navigating the learning platform system, and lack of student support services in an online environment. Expected Enrollment: YEAR 2018 2019 2019 2020 2020 2021 2021 2022 2022 2023 Headcount 50 100 150 200 250 FTSE 52 103 155 207 258 Page 6 14

In calculating yearly full time student equivalent (FTSE), 30 semester credit hours (SCH) equals 1 FTSE for bachelor s programs. Based on the proposed STC RN to BSN degree plan, the 2018 2019 FTSE is 52. The table below shows the summary calculation of the 2018 2019 FTSE. Semester Total Number of Credits/Semester Calculations FTSE per Semester Summer 2018 3 3 x 50 = 150/30 = 5 5 Fall 2018 12 12 x 50 = 600/30 = 20 20 Spring 2019 10 10 x 50 = 500/30 = 16.6 (17) 17 Summer 2019 6 6 x 50 = 300/30 = 10 10 Total FTSE 2018 2019 52 The faculty and staff from Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, and Public Relations Department have a strong commitment to promoting the opportunities with this program. The marketing plan for this degree includes TV commercials, newspaper ads, the college newsletter, flyers, banners, social media, etc. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing: RN to BSN degree application and admission requirements will be presented during advising sessions for the Associate Degree in Nursing and will also be marketed to current registered nurses working in the different healthcare settings. Face to face advising sessions will be held every month at the Nursing and Allied Health campus for the prospective BSN students. The College is committed to lifelong learning for all students and graduates. The ADN program will establish a progressive ADN RN to BSN Pathway so students can seamlessly transition into the RN to BSN degree without stopping out. The STC ADN RN to BSN progressive pathway will offer an alternative to university based programs, which may not be realistic to some students, particularly those who live in rural areas. PROGRAM SUPPORT Faculty: The ADN Program has ten faculty members with doctorate degrees, of which eight faculty are full time regular at South Texas College and two faculty are designated as lecturers. To attract the best and the brightest faculty that will be necessary in the succeeding years of operation, active recruitment will be done through position announcements in the STC website, nursing scholarly journals, professional nursing organizations, and through colleagues, students, and friends in the community. Nurse leaders in our clinical facilities with doctorate degrees have verbalized interest in teaching part time with the RN BSN Program. Furthermore, the ADN program will work with communities of interest to expand available resources to support a nurse educator career path and coordinate with Texas Organization of Nurse Executives (TONE), Texas Hospital Association (THA), Texas Deans and Directors, and Page 7 15

the Texas Association of Business to develop policies that support innovative strategies to recruit and retain nurse educators. Name of Core Faculty and Faculty Rank e.g.: Robertson, David Asst. Professor Candelaria, Christie Instructor Acevedo, Mariano Instructor Esguerra, Raquel Instructor Garcia, Edmundo Instructor Martinez, Nora Instructor Thomas, Jessy Instructor Highest Degree and Awarding Institution PhD. in Molecular Genetics Univ. of Texas at Dallas Ed.D in Higher Education & Adult Learning Walden University Ph.D. in Educational Management Aklan State University DNP in Educational Leadership American Sentinel University DNP in Nursing University of Incarnate Word DNP in Nursing University of Incarnate Word DNP in Nursing Walden University Courses Assigned in Program % Time Assigned To Program MG200, MG285 MG824 (Lab Only) 50% NURS 3270, NURS 3601, NURS 3308 100% NURS 3312, NURS 3306 50% NURS 3302, 3270, NURS 3601 50% NURS 3306, NURS 3312 50% NURS 3401, NURS 3304 50% NURS 3304, 3310 50% Name of Support Faculty and Faculty Rank Adebowale, Yemi Lecturer Aguilera, Minerva Instructor Cedillo, Estela Lecturer Valerio, Jayson Instructor Highest Degree and Awarding Institution DNP in Nursing Touro University Nevada Ph.D. in Nursing University of Texas Tyler DNP in Nursing University of Incarnate Word DNP in Educational Leadership American Sentinel University Courses Assigned in Program % Time Assigned To Program NURS 3304 15% NURS 3302 25% NURS 3304, NURS 3401 25% NURS 3308, NURS 3310 25% Facilities and Equipment: South Texas College utilizes Blackboard as its learning management system for online, hybrid, and web enhanced course offerings. With the rise of blended learning and the rapid transition to digital learning environment, estc virtual campus provides entire online programs supported by fully integrated and responsive student services delivered at any time and any place to both traditional and non traditional learners with academic and professional goals. The Blackboard learning management system comes with Ultra Blackboard Collaborate which can provide web conferencing, video conferencing, interactive online class, and students are able to record and playback discussions and lessons. Page 8 16

The 87,222 square foot expansion to the Nursing and Allied Health West Campus includes a four story building, a 76,069 square foot expansion in Mid Valley, and a 48,690 square foot in Starr county Health Professions and Sciences two story building. This college wide campus expansion will provide the latest technology and simulation experiences needed to offer a bachelor degree nursing program. The master plan outlines additional facilities, site improvements and parking needed to support the student enrollment growth projected through the year 2018. The Educational Technologies Department has ample instructional equipment at all campuses and offers a variety of instructional equipment to faculty for checkout or classroom delivery. This equipment includes DVD players, laptop computers, data projectors, digital cameras, video cameras, document cameras, and SMART Sympodium interactive monitors. The equipment is available to all instructional programs through the Instructional Technologies Department, including the proposed Bachelor of Science in Nursing: RN to BSN degree. New Costs: Total new costs for the first five years of the program are projected to be $423,149. Sources of funds to cover for the first five years of the program are projected to be $360,000 from tuition, and $108,738 from state appropriations for a total revenue of $468,738. See attached specific budget details. Five Year Costs Five-Year Funding Personnel 1 $279,649 Reallocated Funds $0 Facilities and Equipment $52,000 Anticipated New Formula Funding 3 $108,738 Library, Supplies, and Materials $84,000 Special Item Funding $0 Other 2 $7,500 Tuition $360,000 Total Costs $423,149 Total Funding $468,738 Page 9 17

INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS Program Review and Improvement Plans: South Texas College identifies expected outcomes for every instructional program and administrative and educational support service, assesses whether or not these outcomes are achieved, and makes continuous improvements based on assessment data. The College commits to continuous improvement in achieving expected outcomes through its strategic planning process, including 2 year Institutional Effectiveness (IE) Plans for every instructional, administrative or educational support unit in the College. An Institutional Effectiveness (IE) Plan serves as a means to establish and assess expected outcomes for each program. Instructional programs are also subject to a program review process which is embedded within the 2 year IE assessment cycle. Program Review assessment evaluates program viability, effectiveness, and student achievement through a variety of outcomes including the number of graduates, transfer rates, licensure/certification pass rates, graduate placement, and program specific accreditations. Program leaders and faculty review the assessment data and develop action plans for outcomes that did not meet the desired targets. Accreditation: South Texas College is currently in the process of seeking accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) for the Associate Degree Nursing Program in order to in order to ensure high quality education to the registered nurses of the community. ACEN supports nursing education and nursing practice through accreditation which is a voluntary, peer review, self regulatory process (ACEN Manual, 2016, p.2). ACEN is recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) as the accrediting body for all types of nursing education. The RN BSN Program will also meet the eligibility criteria to apply for accreditation under ACEN Policy 3, #2a which states that if the nursing program is administered by a college, it has to be accredited or must hold candidacy by any of the agencies listed which includes the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). STC is SACSCOC accredited, thus, the RN BSN Program is eligible to apply for ACEN accreditation. The RN BSN Program will seek candidacy for ACEN accreditation as soon as the curriculum and the program is approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), the Board of Nursing (TX BON), and SACSCOC. The goal is to admit the first cohort of RN BSN students by fall 2018. The Program Chair and faculty will initiate the required application for candidacy status. A self study report will be prepared and submitted by spring 2019. ACEN Policy 3, #4 mandates that for initial accreditation of a nursing program without previous graduates, the initial accreditation site visit for the nursing program should occur while the initial cohort of students is enrolled in either (1) the final semester/quarter/term of the nursing program or (2) the semester/quarter/term prior to the final semester/quarter/term of the nursing program. The site visit would be planned for summer 2019 which will be the final semester of the first cohort of students. Page 10 18

Table 1: Timeline for ACEN Accreditation TERM GOAL ACTIVITIES RESPONSIBLE PARTIES Fall 2018 First semester of the RN BSN program Admit first cohort of students. Initiate the candidacy process: 1. Complete the Candidacy Eligibility Form. 2. After confirmation of eligibility, submit payment for the application fee ($2500.00) 3. Initiate the Candidacy Presentation. Submit a narrative Candidacy Presentation. Once candidacy status is confirmed, Programs that have achieved candidate status may indicate the following to potential students and interested members of the public: This nursing education program is a candidate for accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Prepare the Self Study Report. Submit Official Authorization for Candidacy Process Form. Spring 2019 Second semester Submit Self Study Report Summer 2019 Arrange for site visit. Submit Information Form For Accreditation Site Visit STC Admissions Department Program Chair (PC), faculty and staff PC and faculty Program Chair Staff Third semester ACEN Site Visit Administrators Program Chair Faculty & Staff Page 11 19

The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program at STC applied for ACEN candidacy for accreditation in March 2017. Two comprehensive, independent reviews were completed by ACEN s professional staff which resulted in the deferral of awarding the Candidate status. Areas of improvement and compliance were identified and are being addressed by the faculty. The goal to submit the revised Candidacy Presentation is by mid August, 2017. The faculty and staff of the ADN Program are working meticulously to exceed the requirements of the Candidacy Presentation. They are committed in completing the rigorous process of accreditation. Achieving ACEN accreditation by the ADN Program will pave the way for the accreditation of the RN BSN Program. Page 12 20

Instructional Costs and Projected Revenue for Bachelor's of Science in Nursing Faculty Salary & Benefits 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 Totals LHE Rate $ 850.00 $ 850.00 $ 850.00 $ 850.00 $ 850.00 # of LHE's per Course 3 3 3 3 3 Subtotal $ 2,550.00 $ 2,550.00 $ 2,550.00 $ 2,550.00 $ 2,550.00 # of Sections Taught by Adjunct 0 1 2 3 4 # of Sections Taught by F/T 2 4 6 8 10 Adjunct Salary $ - $ 2,550.00 $ 5,100.00 $ 7,650.00 $ 10,200.00 Multiplied by Benefits Rate 1.148 1.148 1.148 1.148 1.148 Total Salary for Adjunct $ - $ 2,927.40 $ 5,854.80 $ 8,782.20 $ 11,709.60 F/T Faculty @ $65000 *half of time $32,500 $32,500 $32,500 $32,500 $32,500 Educational Stipend $15,000 *half of time $7,500 $7,500 $7,500 $7,500 $7,500 Benefit Rate (*one half of F/T Salary X 31%) $10,075 $10,075 $10,075 $10,075 $10,075 Cost for Faculty Salary/Benefits $ 50,075.00 $ 53,002.40 $ 55,929.80 $ 58,857.20 $ 61,784.60 $ 279,649.00 Projected Revenue 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 Totals State Appropriations * # of Sections 2 5 8 11 14 # of Students per Section 25 25 25 25 25 Total # of Students per Year 50 125 200 275 350 # of Contact Hours per Student 60 60 60 60 60 Total Contact Hours 3000 7500 12000 16500 21000 Multiplied by State Funding Rate (2.74) $ 2.74 $ 2.74 $ 2.74 $ 2.74 $ 2.74 State Appropriations Generated $ 8,220.00 $ 20,550.00 $ 32,880.00 $ 45,210.00 $ 57,540.00 State Appropriations Received $ 14,208.00 $ 8,220.00 $ 20,550.00 $ 20,550.00 $ 45,210.00 $ 108,738.00 * State Appropriations funding is based upon enrollment from previous biennium Tuition 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 Totals Enrollment # Projected 50 125 200 275 350 Tuition Rate per Credit Hour ($70.00) and Tuition Fee Differential Rate per Credit Hour ($50.00) $ 120.00 $ 120.00 $ 120.00 $ 120.00 $ 120.00 Subtotal $ 6,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 24,000.00 $ 33,000.00 $ 42,000.00 $ 120,000.00 # of Credit Hours per Course 3 3 3 3 3 Total Tuition $ 18,000.00 $ 45,000.00 $ 72,000.00 $ 99,000.00 $ 126,000.00 $ 360,000.00 21

Operating Costs and Revenue Projections Bachelor's of Science in Nursing ESTIMATED COSTS BY YEAR INITIAL COST BUDGET 2ND YEAR BUDGET 3RD YEAR BUDGET 4TH YEAR BUDGET 5TH YEAR TOTAL BUDGET CATEGORY 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 2018-2023 Faculty Salaries and Benefits $50,075.00 $53,002.40 $55,929.80 $58,857.20 $61,784.60 $279,649.00 Supplies and Materials (Operating) $5,000.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $12,000.00 $12,000.00 $49,000.00 Library Resources $15,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $35,000.00 Equipment and Software (Capital) $50,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $50,000.00 Facilities (Furniture) (Operating) $2,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,000.00 Faculty Professional Development/(Travel) Subtotal - Instructional & Operating Budget $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $7,500.00 $123,575.00 $69,502.40 $72,429.80 $77,357.20 $80,284.60 $423,149.00 Total Budget Per Year $123,575.00 $69,502.40 $72,429.80 $77,357.20 $80,284.60 $423,149.00 REVENUE PROJECTIONS BY YEAR CATEGORY REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE TOTAL 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2017-2022 State Appropriations $ 14,208.00 $ 8,220.00 $ 20,550.00 $ 20,550.00 $ 45,210.00 $ 108,738.00 Tuition $ 18,000.00 $ 45,000.00 $ 72,000.00 $ 99,000.00 $ 126,000.00 $ 360,000.00 TOTAL REVENUE $ 32,208.00 $ 53,220.00 $ 92,550.00 $ 119,550.00 $ 171,210.00 $ 468,738.00 22

Course South Texas College Bachelor of Science in Nursing RN-BSN CURRICULUM 120 SCH RN to BSN Degree Plan Core Curriculum Required Credits from State of Texas Core Curriculum courses from the STC ADN Degree Plan RN to BSN Additional Core Curriculum Courses Communication 6 English 1301 = 3 credits English 1302 Rhetoric=3 credits Mathematics 3 None Math 1442 Elementary Statistics =4 credits Life and Physical Sciences 6 BIOL 2401 =4 credits BIOL 2402 = 4 credits N/A Language, Philosophy & Culture 3 PHIL 2306 Intro to Ethics= 3 credits NA Creative Arts 3 None Arts 1301- Art Appreciation = 3 credits American History 6 None HIST 1301 - US History I= 3 credits HIST 1302 - US History II = 3 credits Government/ Political Science 6 None. Govt 2305 - Federal Government = 3 credits Govt 2306 - Texas Government = 3 credits Social and Behavioral Science 3 PSYCH 1301-General Psychology = 3 credit NA Core Curriculum: 42 SCH 23

RN-BSN Degree Plan Lower Division Electives From the AAS-ADN Degree Plan, credit will be awarded for the following courses: RNSG 1209, RSNG 1300, RNSG 1513, RNSG 1205, RNSG 1262, RNSG 1144, RNSG 1341, RNSG 2161, RNSG 2213, RNSG 2162, RNSG 1412, NRSG 2260, RNSG 1343, RNSG 2361, RNSG 2331, RNSG 2163, RNSG 2221, RNSG 2363 ADN Electives: 43 SCH BIOL 2420 or BIOL 2421: 4 SCH Lower Division Electives: 47 SCH RN to BSN Degree Plan Upper Division Coursework Nursing Course Name Credits NURS 3270 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & 3 INTERPROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION Transition to ADN-RN to BSN Role (Only course that can be taken before RN Licensure) NURS 3302 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN NURSING AND 3 HEALTHCARE NURS 3304 HOLISTIC HEALTH ASSESSMENT ACROSS 3 THE LIFESPAN NURS 3306 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 3 NURS 3308 LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT 3 in PROFESSIONAL NURSING NURS 3310 EVIDENCE-BASED NURSING 3 PRACTICE AND RESEARCH NURS 3312 NURSING INFORMATICS 3 NURS 3401 POPULATION FOCUSED COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE 4 NURS 3601 CAPSTONE PROJECT Focused on Evidence-Based Practice (Project that can make an impact in clinical outcomes in student s workplace) 6 Upper Division Curriculum: 31 SCH Core Curriculum Lower Division Electives Upper Division Curriculum 42 SCH 47 SCH 31 SCH TOTAL: 120 CREDITS 24

Education and Workforce Development Motions August 8, 2017 @ 3:00 p.m. Page 4, Revised 08/04/2017 @ 8:17 AM Review and Discussion of Presentation for the 2017 Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Leadership Congress in Las Vegas, Nevada The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) has accepted South Texas College s presentation proposal: Community College Applied Baccalaureate Degrees: A Powerful Strategy for Workforce Development. This presentation will be delivered to peer trustees at the 2017 ACCT Leadership Congress in September 2017. The presenters will be: Mrs. Graciela Farias, Board Vice Chair, South Texas College Ms. Rose Benavidez, Trustee, South Texas College Mr. Paul R. Rodriguez, Trustee, South Texas College Mr. Roy de León, Trustee, South Texas College Dr. Anahid Petrosian, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Ali Esmaeili, Dean for Math, Science, and Baccalaureate Programs, and Dr. Emma Miller, Program Chair for Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership, have prepared a preliminary presentation for the Trustees review. The presentation follows the following outline: Evolving Role of Community Colleges Driving forces for offering bachelor degrees Number of states authorizing community colleges to offer bachelor degrees Arguments for and against bachelor degrees Challenges of starting bachelor programs (Cost, Accreditation, Faculty, Facilities) Development of Bachelor Degrees in Texas Authorization to offer bachelor degree Overview of baccalaureate programs Development of competency-based bachelor degree Outcome: Graduates and Placement NEW: Approval to offer Bachelor of Science in Nursing This presentation could serve as the framework for the subsequent presentation to the ACCT in September, supplemented with additional information as requested by the Trustees. This review is provided for the Education and Workforce Development Committee s information and feedback to staff. No action is requested. 25

ACCT Presentation Proposal September 2017 Track 5: Expanding the Mission Community College Applied Baccalaureate Degrees A Powerful Strategy for Workforce Development Learn more about the development of applied baccalaureate programs by South Texas College to meet employers workforce needs, provide pathways for graduates from Associate of Applied Science programs, and provide cost effective options for students pursuing a baccalaureate credential. Community college baccalaureate programs have proven to be an innovative and successful new option for increasing the preparation of workforce professionals. Learn about the programs offered at South Texas College, including a competency-based model that has opened pathways for experienced professionals desiring to earn a baccalaureate degree. Session Type: Concurrent Session Anticipated Outcomes: Participants will: Learn how offering the Bachelor of Applied Science and Bachelor of Applied Technology degrees can be an effective model for responding to workforce needs in your community. Learn how the applied baccalaureate degree can help address the challenges career and technology students with applied science associate degrees face when attempting to transfer or to complete a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree. Learn about the development of a competency-based baccalaureate program, which awards credit based upon demonstration of core competencies instead of traditional semester credits. Hear about the political and pragmatic challenges facing community colleges wishing to offer applied baccalaureate degrees. Audiovisual Aids: PowerPoint, microphone Panel Participants: Mrs. Graciela Farias, Board Vice Chair, South Texas College Ms. Rose Benavidez, Trustee, South Texas College Mr. Paul R. Rodriguez, Trustee, South Texas College Mr. Roy de León, Trustee, South Texas College Principal Contact Person: Andrew Fish, Administrative Specialist for Board Relations South Texas College 3201 W. Pecan Blvd. McAllen, TX 78501 (P) 956 872 3555 (F) 956 872 8368 (E) atfish@southtexascollege.edu 26 FINAL TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2017

SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMS Presentation for Education & Workforce Development Committee Tuesday, August 08, 2017 Presenters: Dr. Anahid Petrosian Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Ali Esmaeili Dean for Math, Science, and Bachelor Programs Dr. Emma L. Miller Program Chair, Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership Outline Brief History of South Texas College (to be added) Evolving Role of Community Colleges Driving forces for offering bachelor degrees Number of states authorizing community colleges to offer bachelor degrees Arguments for and against bachelor degrees Challenges of starting bachelor programs (Cost, Accreditation, Faculty, Facilities) Development of Bachelor Degrees in Texas Authorization to offer bachelor degree Overview of baccalaureate programs Development of competency based bachelor degree Outcome: Graduates and Placement NEW: Approval to offer Bachelor of Science in Nursing 27

Evolving Role of Community Colleges Community colleges must identify the needs of their communities and adapt to serve them. Community college baccalaureate programs are an example of this changing role of community colleges. Factors Contributing to Increased Demand for Higher Education Ability to Compete in Global Economy Demand for Applied Bachelor Degrees by Business and Industry In Texas Coordinating Board 60x30 Strategic Plan Texas Higher Education Strategic Plan: 2015 2030 Goals Completion By 2030, at least 550,000 students in that year will complete a certificate, associate, bachelor s, or master s from an institution of higher education in Texas. Marketable Skills By 2030, all graduates from Texas public institutions of higher education will have completed programs with identified marketable skills. Student Debt By 2030, undergraduate student loan debt will not exceed 60 percent of first year wages for graduates of Texas public institutions. Source: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board 28

Driving Forces Responding to the Needs of the Community Access Expanding access to baccalaureate degrees Minority, low income, non traditional students Meeting Employers Workforce Needs Meeting the workforce needs for highly skilled workers Affordability Cost to attend a community college is approximately half as much as a public university Rising Cost of Higher Education Traditional universities have been raising tuition Community Colleges Conferring Baccalaureate Degrees As of 2017 1. Arkansas 2. California 3. Colorado 4. Delaware 5. Florida 6. Georgia 7. Hawaii 8. Indiana 9. Louisiana 10. Michigan 11. Minnesota 12. Nevada 13. New Mexico 14. New York 15. North Dakota 16. Oklahoma 17. Texas 18. Utah 19. Vermont 20. Washington 21. West Virginia 22. Wisconsin 22 States in the United States permit community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees. Hawaii Source: Community College Baccalaureate Associationhttp://www.accbd.org 29

Arguments For and Against Bachelor Degrees Mission Creep Pros Community colleges will remain true to their mission. Applied Baccalaureate degrees are a strategy to prepare a competitive workforce. Colleges are meeting the demand of businesses and industries to improve workforce preparation. Community college bachelor programs allow the workforce to stay competitive in the global knowledge based economy Community colleges are less expensive and more flexible, accessible, and responsive Cons Some have expressed the concerns that two year colleges would: Leave behind the students who they were created to serve Offer second rate degrees Duplicate/compete with existing programs Increase costs for all students, as colleges will increase tuition to pay for the upperlevel courses Shift their emphasis from Teaching to Research Challenges of Starting a Bachelor Degree Organizational Transformation Conversation from level I to level II (Accreditation Requirements) Changing institutional culture Marketing the college as baccalaureate grating institution Funding Challenges Expansion of library resources Additional administrators and staff Recruitment of upper level faculty Enrollment and Graduation Recruitment of students Retention of students Program graduates and follow up 30

Level Change Accreditation Requirements Description of Proposed Programs Rationale/Assessment of Need Admissions Requirements Completions Requirements Curriculum/Program Oversight Instruction Means for Evaluating Student Achievement Faculty Resources/Qualifications Financial Resources and Support Development of Bachelor Degrees in Texas Dr. Ali Esmaeili Dean for Math, Science and Bachelor Programs 31

Development of Bachelor Degrees in Texas Key Events 2003 SB 286 established the Pilot project (3 colleges up to 5 degrees up to Year 2015) 2005 STC offered its 1 st Bachelor Program (Technology Management) 2006 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board provided $1,000,000 start up funds 2007 H.B. 2198 removed the pilot status 2007 THECB provided $200,000 final supplemental funds 2008 STC Offered its 2 nd Bachelor Program (Computer & Information Technologies) 2011 STC Offered its 3 rd Bachelor Program (Medical & Health Services Management) 2014 STC Offered its 4 th Competency Based Bachelor Program (Organizational Leadership) 2017 SB 2118 granted STC legislative authority to offer Bachelor of Science in Nursing 2018 STC is projected to offer its 5 th Bachelor Program (Nursing). Authorization Texas Senate Bill 286 In 2004,the 78 th session of the Texas Legislature established a pilot program that authorized three community colleges to offer up to 5 Bachelor s degrees in applied science and applied technology. Brazosport College Midland College South Texas College 32

Baccalaureate Degrees Bachelor of Applied Technology 2005 Technology Management 2008 Computer & Information Technologies 2011 Medical & Health Services Management Bachelor of Applied Science 2014 Organizational Leadership Competency Based 2018 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Under Development) Technology Management Provide students with a broad business knowledge base, including issues related to business management, finance, information technology, and manufacturing. Prepare and train students with high level technical skills for supervisory and management positions. 33

Computer & Information Technologies Educate and train students with relevant, technical knowledge of Computer & Information Technologies. Teach students to develop and provide solutions for real world problems. Prepare students for successful careers in the field of computer and information technologies. Medical & Health Services Management Teach management principles, technological innovations in delivery of healthcare services, health information processing technology, and government regulations related to healthcare services. Prepare students for entry to mid level management positions in a healthcare or a medical facility. 34

Organizational Leadership Competency Based Teach information literacy, critical thinking, communication, teamwork, ethical reasoning and action, civic engagement, and intercultural knowledge and competence. Designed to prepare students for supervisory and management positions. Competency Based Baccalaureate Dr. Emma Miller Program Chair for Organizational Leadership 35

Competency Based Baccalaureate Background College for All Texans Grant: $1,000,000 Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership (2014) 1 st Competency based degree in the state of Texas Partnerships Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board College For All Texans Foundation Texas A&M University Commerce South Texas College Competency Based Baccalaureate Model Unique Design Competency based student progress Seven week terms with flat rate tuition ($750/term) Personalized Learning Environment Credit given for Training and/or Military Experience Curriculum Structure Program structure is a combination of a traditional approach and innovative competency based techniques. 36

Competency Based Baccalaureate 7 Week Structure Week 1 Orientation Pre Test Week 2 6 Course Work Week 7 Integration Post Test Week 8 Getting Ready for Next Term Six 7 week terms per calendar year. Enrollment and Graduation Data Dr. Ali Esmaeili Dean for Math, Science and Bachelor Programs 37

Program Enrollment 2005 2016 Program Bachelor Programs Enrollment Headcount Enrollment Semester 2005 2016 Technology Management 1,683 Organizational Leadership 502 Computer & Information Technologies 929 Medical & Health Services Management 734 Total 3,848 Source: South Texas College Research & Analytical Services Enrollment Trend Fall 2005 Fall 2016 800 Enrollment By Fall Semester 2005 2016 748 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 513 473 351 386 407 48 103 343 295 265 45 106 162 168 130 123 221 99 95 91 96 124 115 69 100 123 141 59 14 124 152 174 196 203 184 145 134 165 133 14 59 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Technology Management Medical & Health Services Management Computer & Information Technologies Organizational Leadership Source: South Texas College Research & Analytical Services 38

Program Graduates 2007 2016 Program Bachelor Programs Graduate and Placement Rates Graduates Technology Management 588 Organizational Leadership 270 Placement Rate 2007 2017 * 2015 78%* Computer & Information Technologies 259 83% Medical & Health Services Management 313 79% Total 1,430 * Graduates as of May 2017 Time to Completion Bachelor Programs Time To Completion for Students Starting with Associate Degree Within Within Program 2Years 3Years Technology Management 72.9% 94.1% Computer & Information Technologies 65.2% 87.3% Medical & Health Services Management 89.7% 97.8% Organizational Leadership 100% Source: South Texas College Research & Analytical Services 39

Student Profile Student Profile FT/PT Part time Full time 35.0% 65.0% Gender Male Female 43.0% 57.0% Ethnicity 2.7% 4.4% Other/Unknown White Hispanic 92.9% 0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0% 70.0% 80.0% 90.0% 100.0% As of Fall 2016 Source: South Texas College Research & Analytical Services Student Profile Fall 2016 Gender and Age Demographic Information 748 students enrolled in Bachelor Programs for the Fall 2016 Gender Age Male 43% Female 57% 25 34 18 24 35 44 45 54 55 + Age 18 24 25% 25 34 46% 35 44 20% 45 54 8% 55+ 2% Source: South Texas College Research & Analytical Services 40

New Bachelor of Science in Nursing Hybrid Online Pending Approval Application to Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board will be submitted in Fall 2017 for implementation in Fall 2018 First cohort will be admitted for the Fall 2018 semester The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) focuses on advancing competencies, skills, and values needed to meet the current demands of the healthcare delivery system. The program is designed to prepare students for the BSN role in nursing practice, research, evidence based practice, interprofessional communication, professionalism, clinical prevention, population health, leadership and patient safety, management of information, patient care technology, and healthcare policy. Thank you For your support! 41