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 ( ) Master of
Science ( ) Other Bachelor of
Science in Nursing
2.
( ) New major/curriculum
Title to be entered in record of
students who select this program
(
) 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_____Change
in title of academic unit: from
“Department of Nursing” to “
_______________________________________________________________________________
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:
A baccalaureate degree in nursing is a professional degree. Across the Nation, most professional academic
degrees in the health sciences are housed in either a professional “school” or
in a separate nursing “college”. At the
The ability
to recruit faculty successfully with the severe current nursing faculty
shortage is hindered by the title “Department.”
This title is not indicative of the program mission, level of
scholarship, and size of program to nursing colleagues across the Nation. In a recent two-year national search for
chairperson of the Department, a number of potential applicants indicated that
having a merged health sciences college and reducing the program’s status from
a former College of Nursing to a Department indicated a lack of emphasis and
importance of the program within the University. Several potential applicants indicated that
the status of “Department” kept them from applying for the position.
With the growing faculty shortage in nursing academia, the title of the
academic program must reflect the tripartite mission of the University in order
to attract doctorally prepared faculty. To place the
b. Summary of program:
The Department of Nursing proposes to change its formal
academic title from “Department of Nursing” to “
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
(P ) 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
( ) Master
of Science
(P ) Master of Science in Nursing
( ) Doctor
of Education
( ) Doctor
of Philosophy
This document will be retained
permanently in the Faculty Senate Office.
Revised
Additional
Supporting Information --
Whereas,
Nursing is a professional
degree.
Whereas,
Across the Nation, the term
“Department” is used most frequently by nursing programs with teaching and
service missions. The term “Department”
does not indicate a tripartite mission that includes a focus on
scholarship. Since 1995, the mission of
scholarship has increased significantly and will assist the future development
of a doctoral program in nursing sciences.
Whereas,
Recruitment of nursing
faculty and nursing leaders is hindered by the term
“Department.” Current academic nurse leaders are most often
members of “Schools of Nursing” or “Colleges of Nursing”. With the extreme shortage of nursing
faculty, the name of the institution should attract strong faculty.
Whereas,
During a recent two-year national search for a
chairperson, potential applicants indicated the level of “department” was not
of sufficient interest and prestige and showed a lack of importance within the
University system.
Whereas,
Institutions of like
size and similar programs have the title “College” or
“School”.
Whereas,
No change in administrative or faculty lines is
required in the title “
Therefore,
be it
That the Faculty Senate recommends that the
Department of Nursing change its name to “School of Nursing” in the College of
Health Sciences.
Titles of Nursing Programs**
Throughout the Region
**with both Undergraduate
& Graduate Programs
Coppin
Saint Peter’s College Department
of Nursing
The
University of Medicine &
Dentistry
The Sage Colleges Division
of Nursing
SUNY –
SUNY –
College Misericordia Department
of Nursing
La
Source: National League for Nursing Accrediting
Commission, 2003 Directory of Accredited Nursing Programs.
Titles of Like Nursing
Programs** by Size & Degrees Offered
** as identified by
University administration in 2003 Out of Classroom Activity Report
Northeastern University