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UCCS plans for growth by introducing 2 new degrees in Anthropology and Biology to meet demand and compete with peer institutions. The proposal includes rigorous reviews and strategic planning, enhancing students' choices and supporting growth in high-demand fields.
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November 2007 B.A. Women’s and Ethnic Studies B.S. Biology Dr. Pam Shockley-Zalabak, Chancellor Dr. Tom Christensen, Dean
UCCS Planning Perspective • Growth plan • Requesting 2 degrees • Cost-efficient, good demand • Competition with peer institutions
Anthropology B.A. Biology B.A. Chemistry B.A. and B.S. Communication B.A. Economics B.A. English B.A. Geography and Environmental Studies B.A. History B.A. Languages and Cultures Spanish B.A. Mathematics B.A. and B.S. Philosophy B.A. Physics and Energy Science B.S. Political Science B.A. Psychology B.A. Sociology B.A. Visual and Performing Arts B.A. College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences Bachelor’s Degrees • Note: • degrees are in core subject areas • B.S. degrees in Chemistry, Physics and Math • first new undergraduate degree since • Communication B.A. over 20 years ago.
UCCS provides students with far fewer degree options than our peer institutions.
These degree proposals have passed a rigorous review process. • Inclusion in campus academic strategic plan • Department/program development and review • Community Advisory Board review • College Curriculum Committee review • College Chairs and Directors Council review • Full vote of College Faculty • UCCS Academic Planning Committee review • UCCS Budget Advisory Committee review • UCCS Leadership Team review • CU Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Research review • CCHE Role and Mission review
Women’s Studies and Ethnic Studies are widely accepted as disciplines on most college campuses • Relevant comparisons: • 26 of 31 UCCS peer institutions have programs within these areas • 8 of 11 Colorado 4-year institutions have programs within these areas
Our proposed degree unites Women’s and Ethnic Studies to focus on the exciting issues where these subjects intersect. • Students • receive a broad historical and cultural understanding of these issues. • explore the intersections that unite. • advised into a general education track that adds in a global understanding.
Additional Issues: • Degree program helps UCCS respond to issues raised by President’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Diversity. • Existing minors show good demand and rapid growth (up 78% over 5 years). • Cost of program is relatively small and should be covered by anticipated enrollment gains based on peer comparisons.
B.S. degree is preferred in Biology. • CSU-Pueblo, CSU-Fort Collins, CU-Denver, CU-Boulder all offer a B.S. degree. • Survey of current UCCS Biology majors indicated that 95% would prefer a B.S. degree to our current B.A. degree. • Local employers strongly support a B.S. degree.
Biology at UCCS is a high demand, high growth field. • Approximately 520 majors (largest in college) • 69% growth over last 5 years. • Minimal costs since most courses already in place for B.A. degree.
Students will have track options within the B.S. degree. • Human Biology • Molecular, Cellular and Biotechnology • Environmental and Organismic • Exercise Science
