ACADEMIC
PROGRAM APPROVAL
CHECKLIST
This form is a routing document for
the approval of new and revised academic programs. Page 2 will serve as an attachment to the
Faculty Senate agenda. Proposing
department should complete form, attach as a cover page and forward to the
college dean. Documentation should include copy of curriculum as it is to
appear in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog. Proposals must arrive to the
Undergraduate/Graduate Committee by November in order to reach the Faculty Senate
by March 1. Proposals received after
this date cannot be implemented the following year nor included in the catalog
for that year.
1.
Proposed change leads to the degree of
( ) Bachelor of Arts (
) Master of Arts ( ) Doctor of Philosophy
( ) Bachelor of Science ( X ) Master of Science (
) Other ______________________________________
2.
( X) New major/curriculum Title to be entered in
record of students who select this program
Organizational Effectiveness,
Development and Change
(
) New minor Title to be entered in record of students
who select this program
(
) Change from provisional to permanent status.
3.
( ) Revision of existing: (
) major ( ) minor ( ) concentration
Present title
Records
System Program Code
( ) Add/delete required courses/credit hours
( ) Add concentration Title
( ) Delete concentration Title
4.
( ) Deletion of
existing/disestablish: ( )
major ( ) minor (
) Other _______________________________
Title Code______________________
5.
( ) Policy
Change____________________________________________________________________________________
Title/Department
ROUTING AND APPROVALS: (Please do
not remove supporting documentation.)
Department Chairperson Date
Dean of College Date
Chairperson, Senate Com. On UG or GR Studies Date
Chairperson,
Senate Coordinating Com. Date
Secretary, Faculty Senate Date
Date of Senate Resolution Date
to be Effective
Registrar Program
Code Date
Vice Provost for Academic Programs
& Planning Date
Provost Date
Board of Trustee Notification Date
a. Rationale for
creation, revision, or deletion:
Several companies, who currently
sponsor students in the
While preparing our proposal we have
conducted focus groups at four of these companies. The focus groups have helped us refine our
program and gauge the potential interest in this program. These focus groups included 27 individuals
across four companies at least half of whom reported being strongly interested
in enrolling in this program. We have
also presented the program model to large groups of employees at AstraZeneca and PSEG Nuclear. Following these meetings interest surveys
have indicated strong interest from over 20 individuals. We expect that in the first year of operation
we would get at least 12 students enrolled in the program. We also expect that within a few years, with
minimal recruiting, we could reach a planned steady state of 25-35 students in
the program.
b. Summary of program:
The purpose of the MS in OEDC is to
develop the necessary skills to be an effective agent of change in all forms of
organizations. The student will learn the theory, methods, techniques and
skills to influence change and develop organizations to maximize
effectiveness. The program is grounded
in theory and empirical evidence, focused on critical and analytical thinking
and methods of planning and implementing strategies in today’s complex, dynamic
and global business environment.
Target population
The majority of students are
expected to be mid-career professionals in business and corporate
functions. Most students are expected to
have had some supervisory experience and be preparing for positions in increasingly
responsible middle to upper management and leadership. Additionally, some
students may be preparing for doctoral level studies in business, management,
or organizational behavior/development, or preparing for careers as internal or
external organizational consultants.
Students preparing for doctoral work should take a research focus with
thesis option.
Skills developed through the program
Middle and upper management focuses
on planning and implementing policies and programs to accomplish strategic
goals within the firm. As such our
program focuses on translating strategic goals into operational plans and
working with and through people to get those plans adopted and
implemented. Personal development
focuses on formation of the self as change agent. The change process depends on working with
and through others, thus, there is a heavy emphasis is on leadership,
influence, interpersonal, team and inter-group collaboration skills.
Structure of the program
·
Total of 36 credits
·
Traditional course structure combined with some
condensed modules as appropriate for skill development.
·
Portions of the program may be cohort structure to
stimulate learning from others.
·
Balance of structure for predictability and
cohesiveness with flexibility to accommodate differing student needs.
·
Six credits of Professional Project or Thesis
AUTHORIZED
DEGREE TITLES
Please check
the appropriate degree:
( ) Bachelor
of Applied Science
( ) Bachelor
of Arts
( ) Bachelor
of Arts in Educational Studies
( ) Bachelor
of Arts in Liberal Studies
( ) Bachelor
of Chemical Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Civil Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Computer Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Electrical Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Environmental Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Fine Arts
( ) Bachelor
of Liberal Studies
( ) Bachelor
of Mechanical Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Music
( ) Bachelor
of Science
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Accounting
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Agriculture
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Business Administration
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Education
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Nursing
( ) Master of Applied
Sciences
( ) Master
of Arts
( ) Master
of Arts in Liberal Studies
( ) Master
of Business Administration
( ) Master
of Chemical Engineering
( ) Master
of Civil Engineering
( ) Master
of Education
( ) Master
of Electrical Engineering
( ) Master
of Environmental and Energy Policy
( ) Master
of Fine Arts
( ) Master
of Instruction
( ) Master
of Marine Policy
( ) Master
of Materials Science and Engineering
( ) Master
of Mechanical Engineering
( ) Master
of Music
( ) Master
of Physical Therapy
( ) Master
of Public Administration
(X) Master of Science
( ) Master
of Science in
Nursing
( ) Doctor
of Education
( ) Doctor
of Philosophy
This document will be retained
permanently in the Faculty Senate Office.
Revised