Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning
Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning
Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAEDUCATIONAL POLICIES & PROGRAMSNovember 14, 2007Page 1 <strong>of</strong> 13551. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION – APPROVAL OF NEW DEGREE PROGRAMSIn accordance with <strong>Board</strong> Policies 501.01 BOARD APPROVAL, 501.02 NEW PROGRAMS,and 501.03 NEW ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND UNITS, Jackson <strong>State</strong> University,<strong>Mississippi</strong> <strong>State</strong> University, <strong>Mississippi</strong> University for Women, The University <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mississippi</strong>,and The University <strong>of</strong> Southern <strong>Mississippi</strong> request permission to establish a total <strong>of</strong> eight (8)new degree programs.a. Jackson <strong>State</strong> University requests permission to establish the Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science inEarth System Science degree program (CIP 40.0601) within the College <strong>of</strong> Science,Engineering, and Technology.General Description. This degree program will focus on the scientific study <strong>of</strong> the earthas a whole rather than, as has been recent practice, dividing the scientific study <strong>of</strong> theearth into parts – geology, oceanography, and meteorology.Educational Objective. The primary objective for this degree program is to producescientists with a holistic, systems-focused approach to studying the earth.Degree Requirements. The degree program will require one hundred twenty four (124)credit hours.<strong>State</strong> Need. A need exists within the state for both physical scientists in general anddiversity within the field.Projected Enrollment. It is anticipated that enrollment will average 30 students per year.Projected Budget. All faculty, staff, and other expenses will be funded through UniversityE&G funds and a National Science Foundation award (Enhancing Diversity in theGeosciences – a four year, $488,644 grant award).Other Observations. Jackson <strong>State</strong> anticipates the program will enhance the institution’sreputation in this field as the institution will be the only historically black university<strong>of</strong>fering this degree.Staff Analysis. <strong>Board</strong> staff believes this program will meet an existing need within thestate for both physical scientists in general and diversity within the field while alsoenhancing the institution’s reputation in the field.STAFF RECOMMENDATION: <strong>Board</strong> staff recommends approval <strong>of</strong> agenda item 1a.11/13/2007
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