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Curriculum Council

Curriculum Council. Richard Nafshun, Chair February 13, 2014. One Category I Proposal for the February 2014 Faculty Senate Meeting February 13, 2014 Abbreviated Category I to Extend the OSU-Corvallis Accounting Certificate Program to OSU-Cascades [CPS Tracking # 88672/CIP # 520301 ].

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Curriculum Council

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  1. Curriculum Council Richard Nafshun, ChairFebruary 13, 2014

  2. One Category I Proposal for theFebruary 2014 Faculty Senate MeetingFebruary 13, 2014Abbreviated Category I to Extend the OSU-CorvallisAccounting Certificate Program to OSU-Cascades[CPS Tracking # 88672/CIP # 520301]

  3. Extend the OSU-Corvallis Accounting Certificate Program to OSU-CascadesExecutive Summary:• The Post Baccalaureate Accounting Certificate program is designed for students who have earned a Bachelor’s degree in a non-accounting field. The curriculum supports the preparation for the Certified Public Accounting exam and employment in professional accounting careers in public, private, or governmental agencies. Already an OSU-Corvallis Certificate.• OSU-Cascades currently offers a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy. The Accountancy major was approved for OSU-Cascades in AY 2012-13. The College of Business supports extension of the OSU-Corvallis Post Baccalaureate Accounting Certificate to OSU-Cascades.• No additional courses are required at OSU-Cascades to offer this certificate.• 5 Quarters to complete. 60 Credits (8 of which are BA 211 and BA 213)

  4. Extend the OSU-Corvallis Accounting Certificate Program to OSU-CascadesSimilar Programs Nearby:• Southern Oregon University, Portland State University and Linfield College offer Accountancy post baccalaureate certificate programs in Oregon. Southern Oregon University offers both online and face-to-face programs. Linfield College offers an online program. An accounting certificate is not offered east of the Cascades. • Support letters from PSU and SOU.Need:• The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) developed under the sponsorship of the US Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration lists the accounting profession as projected to grow much faster than average (employment increase of 29% or more over the period 2010-2020 with 100,000 or more job openings over this same period.

  5. Extend the OSU-Corvallis Accounting Certificate Program to OSU-CascadesEnrollments:• Estimated enrollments are shown below. When offered at the Corvallis campus the certificate program admitted approximately 5 to 10 students per year. A similar number of students are expected for the Bend campus.

  6. Extend the OSU-Corvallis Accounting Certificate Program to OSU-CascadesFaculty and Staff:• OSU-Cascades faculty include:Accounting Assistant Professor Dr. Susan McMahonFinance Associate Professor Dr. Julie ElstonProfessionally qualified adjuncts that teach in the accountancy major• OSU-Corvallis faculty include:One of the existing eight academically qualified faculty for one course (actual person will vary across years by course).• No new tenure track faculty are required.• Current OSU-Cascades staff will serve both accountancy and accounting certificate students.

  7. Extend the OSU-Corvallis Accounting Certificate Program to OSU-CascadesBudget:• There are no additional incremental resources required for the Post Baccalaureate Certificate in accounting. The courses are currently being offered for students enrolled in the Accountancy major and the Business Administration major at OSU-Cascades(minimal).

  8. Extend the OSU-Corvallis Accounting Certificate Program to OSU-CascadesCurriculum Council:• Curriculum Council unanimously approved this proposal.

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