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Board Resolutions

Jan 2009	Feb 2009	March 2009	April 2009	May 2009
June 2009	Sept 2009	Oct 2009	Nov 2009	Dec 2009

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Please note that the Board of Governors does not meet in July or August.

June 2009

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education licenses a program in Civil Engineering, leading to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree, offered by Central Connecticut State University, for a period of three years, until June 30, 2012.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education relicenses the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and the Master of Business Administration/Technology Management programs, offered by the University of Phoenix in Norwalk, Connecticut, for a period of one year, until June 30, 2010.

RESOLVED: that Gibbs College continues to provide the Department of Higher Education with quarterly progress reports that will include the following information: student enrollments and progress toward degree, by program; faculty and administrative employment, by program; and general administrative employment; financial aid disbursements; transfer arrangements and student transfers, by institution; and program “phase outs” as students complete their studies.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education approves the licensure of the Pathway to Teaching Careers program, leading to the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree, offered by Housatonic Community College, for a period of three years, until June 30, 2012.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education approves the modification of the accredited program in Human Services, leading to the Associate of Science (A.S.) degree, offered by Naugatuck Valley Community College, for a period of time concurrent with institutional accreditation.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education reaccredits Paier College of Art for a period of two years, until June 30, 2011. It is further resolved that the Board of Governors requires the College to submit progress reports to the Department as follows:

By December 31, 2009: Submit a progress report to the Department of Higher Education in which the following is documented:

Clarification of the role of the Board of Directors, including a plan to expand the membership for increased autonomy and increase the frequency of meetings
Resolve issues related to the segregation of duties described in the independent auditors’ management letter of 11/24/2008

And describe a plan for the following:

developing a more formalized process of institutional strategic planning;
developing a more formalized process of program evaluation;
diversifying the College’s curriculum;
strengthening general education courses and electives;
creating a faculty development plan;
creating a faculty hiring plan

By December 31, 2010, the College must submit a progress report on the implementation of the above areas.

By March 1, 2011, the College should submit a self-study as an application for re-accreditation.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education extends the accreditation of St. Thomas Seminary for a period of six months until December 31, 2009, with the understanding that the institution will forward to the Department of Higher Education a thorough self-study report as recommended by the Commissioner of Higher Education.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education approves the licensure and accreditation of a concentration in Music Education, leading to the Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Curriculum and Instruction offered by the University of Connecticut, for a period of time concurrent with institutional accreditation.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education approves the licensure and accreditation of a program in Network Systems, leading to the Master of Science (M.S.) degree, offered by the University of New Haven, for a period of time concurrent with institutional accreditation.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education licenses a program in Theatre Arts, leading to the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree, offered by the University of New Haven, for a period of three years, until June 30, 2012.

May 2009

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education approves the constituent unit operating fund reports for the nine-month period ending March 31, 2009, as reported by the University of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Connecticut State University, Community-Technical College System and Board for State Academic Awards for submission to the Office of Policy and Management and the Appropriations and Education Committees.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education endorses the 2009-10 tuition and fee adjustments as presented.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education licenses a program in Journalism, leading to the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree, to be offered by Central Connecticut State University, for a period of three years, until May 31, 2012.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education licenses and accredits a program in Criminal Justice, leading to the Associate of Science (A.S.) degree, to be offered by Goodwin College, for a period of time concurrent with institutional accreditation.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education accredits a program in Early Childhood Education, leading to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree, offered by Mitchell College, for a period of time concurrent with institutional accreditation.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education extends the accreditation of The Graduate Institute for a period of six months until November 30, 2009, with the understanding that the Institution will forward to the Department of Higher Education a thorough self-study report as recommended by the Commissioner of Higher Education.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education accredits a program in Environmental Studies, leading to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree, offered by Mitchell College, for a period of time concurrent with institutional accreditation.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education licenses a program in Child Studies, leading to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree, offered by Post University, for a period of three years, until May 31, 2012.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education accredits a program in Business Administration, with tracks in Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation, leading to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, offered by Post University, for a period of time concurrent with institutional accreditation.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education licenses and accredits the online Master of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management, and Health Care Compliance Certificate programs offered by Quinnipiac University, for a period of time concurrent with institutional accreditation.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education licenses and accredits a program in Public Relations, leading to the Master of Science (M.S.) degree, offered by Quinnipiac University, for a period of time concurrent with institutional accreditation.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education accredits a program in online Biochemistry, leading to the Master of Science (M.S.) degree, offered by Saint Joseph College, for a period of time concurrent with institutional accreditation.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education accredits a program in Latino Community Practice, leading to a Graduate Certificate, offered by Saint Joseph College, for a period of time concurrent with institutional accreditation.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education accredits a program in Nutrition offered on-line, leading to the Master of Science (M.S.) degree, offered by Saint Joseph College, for a period of time concurrent with institutional accreditation.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education accredits a program in Women’s Studies, leading to the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree, offered by Saint Joseph College, for a period of time concurrent with institutional accreditation.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education approves the modification of the accredited program in Educational Leadership, leading to the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree, offered by the University of Connecticut, for a period of time concurrent with institutional accreditation.

April 2009

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education authorizes the Chair to direct the Commissioner to sign the existing negotiated collective bargaining agreement with the Department of Higher Education’s bargaining unit upon advice of the Commissioner that the overall State agreement has been reached or, if not, our bargaining unit has asked to finalize the agreement.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education licenses and accredits a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Sport Management, to be offered by Post University on- campus and online for a period of time concurrent with institutional accreditation.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education accredits a program in Aural Habilitation and Education of Hearing Impaired Children, leading to the Master of Education degree, offered by the University of Hartford, for a period of time concurrent with institutional accreditation.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education accredits a program in Mechanical Engineering, leading to the Bachelor of Science degree, offered by Central Connecticut State University, for a period of time concurrent with institutional accreditation.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education relicenses St. John’s University to offer a program in Philosophical-Theological Studies at St. John Fisher Seminary Residency in Stamford, Connecticut, until April 30, 2012.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education authorizes Springfield College to place students enrolled in the College’s educator preparation programs for required field experience and clinical practice in Connecticut schools for a period of five years, until April 30, 2014.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education approves a program modification of the accredited program in Art History, leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree, offered by the University of Hartford, for a period of time concurrent with institutional accreditation.

March 2009

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education continues the accreditation of Gibbs College, and thereby the accreditation of the programs it offers, for a period of nine months, until December 31, 2009. It is also resolved that this continuation of accreditation be granted only if Gibbs College continues to operate in Connecticut until this date; otherwise, if the College ceases operations before the end of this accreditation period, accreditation will terminate on the last day of the College’s operation in Connecticut. It is further resolved that the College continue to provide the Department of Higher Education with quarterly progress reports that will include the following information: student enrollments and progress toward degree, by program; faculty and administrative employment, by program; and general administrative employment; financial aid disbursements; transfer arrangements and student transfers, by institution; and program “phase outs” as students complete their studies.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education accredits a program in Cardiovascular Perfusion, leading to the Master of Health Science (MHS) degree, to be offered by the Quinnipiac University, for a period of time concurrent with institutional accreditation.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education accredits a program in Biomedical Marketing, leading to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree, offered by Quinnipiac University, for a period of time concurrent with institutional accreditation. It is also resolved that the Board of Governors requires the University to submit a progress report by March 31, 2010, on the specificity and appropriateness of the curriculum.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education licenses a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Workforce Education and Development, to be offered by Southern Illinois University Carbondale at the Naval Submarine Base in Groton for a period of three years, until March 31, 2012.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education grants approval to the University of Massachusetts, Boston to place students in the programs of teacher of students with visual impairments, school psychology, and school counseling for the required field experience and clinical practice in Connecticut schools, for a period of five years, until June 30, 2014.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education endorses Connecticut’s 2009 accountability report for higher education and transmits it to both the Joint Standing Committees on Education and Higher Education and Employment Advancement.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education approves the 2009 Annual Report on the Board’s Strategic Plan to Ensure Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Connecticut Public Higher Education and transmits it to the Governor, the Connecticut General Assembly and interested parties.

February 2009

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education license a RN-BSN program, leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, to be offered by Goodwin College, for a period of three years, until March 31, 2012.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education license and accredit a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Management and a Master of Business Administration degree (M.B.A.) through the New Dimensions program, at Asnuntuck Community College in Enfield, CT., to be offered by Albertus Magnus College, for a period of time concurrent with institutional accreditation.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education license a program in Education, leading to the Master of Science in Education degree, to be offered by Albertus Magnus College, for a period of three years, until March 31, 2012.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education approve the move of Goodwin College and its educational programs to the newly-built Goodwin College River Campus, located at 1 Riverside Drive, East Hartford, Connecticut.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education accredit a program in Public Health with a concentration in Social and Behavioral Health Sciences, leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree, to be offered by the University of Connecticut, for a period of time concurrent with institutional accreditation.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education license a program in Prosthetics and Orthotics, leading to the Master of Science degree (MSPO), to be offered by the University of Hartford, for a period of three years, until March 31, 2012.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education approves the constituent unit operating fund reports for the six-month period ending December 31, 2008, for the University of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Connecticut State University, Community-Technical College System and Board for State Academic Awards for submission to the Office of Policy and Management and the Appropriations and Education Committees.

January 2009

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education authorizes the Commissioner of Higher Education to express the support of the Board of Governors for Higher Education to the Connecticut General Assembly for the change of mission and degree level to the Master’s degree level for Charter Oak State College.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education accredits a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program, leading to Certification in Mathematics, Science, Spanish, English, and Technology Education, to be offered by Central Connecticut State University, for a period of time concurrent with institutional accreditation.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education licenses a program in Health Sciences, leading to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree, to be offered by Goodwin College, for a period of three years, until January 31, 2012.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education authorizes Grand Canyon University to place students in educator preparation programs for the required field experience and clinical practice in Connecticut schools for a period of five years, until January 31, 2014.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education authorizes the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, to place students enrolled in the University’s School Psychology program into required internships in Connecticut schools for a period of five years, until January 31, 2014.

RESOLVED: that the Board of Governors for Higher Education authorizes the University of New Haven to offer the accredited program in Labor Relations, leading to the Master of Science (M.S.) degree, at an off-site location in Waterbury, Connecticut.