STRENGTHENING ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Strengthening the College of Business Administration - AACSB
Planning Unit: College of Business Administration
Responsible for Objective Implementation: Dean of the College of Business Administration
Objective Relates to University Goal: 1, 3, 5
Planning Objective: To strengthen the College of Business Administration by: 1) achieving professional accreditation for the School; 2) reactivating majors in general business administration and finance; 3) increasing student enrollment in the international management emphasis; 4) increasing student enrollment in international business; 5) improving instruction through the use of multi-media technology; 6) improving student success through a comprehensive program of business student personal and professional development; and 7) developing a five year program in accounting by June, 1999.
Action Plans
FY 1998:
The various action items constituting the plan for the College of Business Administration for the 1998-2001 are reported in the enclosed table shown.
The assessment program of the COBA is built around the ETS standardized Major Field Test for Business Administration. These tests are designed to measure student academic achievement and growth and to assess education outcomes of Business programs. In addition, they are used by many Business programs across the country to evaluate their curriculum and to consider curriculum changes by faculty measuring progress of their students.
In the COBA, these tests are administered in the Introduction to Business (BAD 105) classes and Business Policy (BAD 465) classes. The Introduction to Business is a course taken during the freshman or sophomore year and is an orientation course which introduces students to the business discipline and to business careers while the Business policy is the senior capstone course for the B.B.A. degree. The comparison of the mean scores provide a good indicator of the value added in the COBA. The subject scores in the various disciplines of Business provide the College with critical feedback regarding curriculum efficacy in eight different disciplines within Business Administration.
During the planning period the COBA anticipates to implement a minimum score in this exam as a graduation requirement. Also during this period, the COBA will develop a mechanism to incorporate the test results into the effectiveness assessment and curriculum review process.
Program Development and implementation Plan for 1998-2001
College of Business Administration
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1. Implementation of semester based curriculum 2. Mission enhancement of the Center for Trade and Technology Transfer to include small business service functions 3. Implementation of 150 professionally oriented accounting program 4. Establishment of the Savannah State University Small Business Development Center. |
1.Establish Minimum performance levels on the Educational Testing Services business field Exam which would be required for graduation. 2. Trail application of ETS exam for graduation and analysis of results |
1. Review and adjustment of minimum performance levels on the Educational Testing Service Business Field Exam. 2. Year of Record and AACSB Accreditation Self-Study 3. Initiate review of instruction in the subject areas where the ETS exam mean scores fall below the minimum requirement |
1. Review and adjustment of minimum performance levels on the Educational Testing Service Business field Exam. 2. Make adjustments to the curriculum in subject areas indicated as problem areas by ETS exam. |
College Of Liberal Arts And Humanities
HUMANITIES
Planning Unit: Department of Humanities
Responsible for Implementation: Head of Department; and Dean
Planning Objective: To enhance the quality of instruction through curricular innovation, through strengthening pedagogy, and through other measures which facilitate student learning. Achievement of this objective will necessitate faculty involvement: (a) in workshops on writing grants, on teaching critical thinking and other skills of cognition, (b) in course development, © in careful student advisement, and (d) in efforts to reduce class size in Freshman English. Further, faculty will continue efforts to implement explicit assessment measures, to improve computer-assisted instruction, to acquire state-of-the-art print and broadcast equipment, and to pursue departmental status for Mass Communication.
Action Plans
FY 1998:
Increase computer facilities so that more classes have access to computers for composing essays.
When Payne Hall is renovated and ready for occupancy in Spring, 199 8, a class of 3 0 students will be accommodated in an expanded Writing Laboratory. The wall between 113 and 114 will have been removed, allowing room for at least ten additional computer stations.
Develop and offer courses in African-American religion and in literature of nature, the latter to be added to the environmental- studies minor, the former to also be part of the African- American Studies Program.
Develop new forms of departmental reading exit tests for English 107 and 108.
A group of faculty, led by coordinators, will develop tests to be reviewed
and approved by faculty.
Provide workshops on the teaching of world literature and the new humanities course.
The Department Head and designated faculty will plan/ organize a workshop on teaching strategies in literature/humanities courses.
Hire one faculty member with training in philosophy to develop courses and teach critical thinking and problem-solving course that is part of the new core curriculum as well as other
courses in the Religion and Philosophy program.
Develop departmentally-prepared exit tests for majors in English 204 and 205.
Resources Needed: One faculty hire ($45,00); Equipment ($20,000); consultants ($1,500). Source: a mix of state funds and grant monies.
FY 1999:
Provide grant-writing workshops.
Increase number of English majors/train majors as tutors in the Writing Center.
Begin to integrate humanities courses with fine arts courses.
Department Heads for humanities and fine arts will appoint a joint faculty committee which will explore collaborative, interdisciplinary nexuses.
Reduce maximum size of composition classes to twenty-two students.
Hire one faculty members with expertise and experience in teaching composition, oral communication, and theater arts.
Hire a part-time secretary to assist the full-time secretary in data collection and publishing, as well as other staff support duties.
Resources Needed: One faculty hires ($46,000); Workshops $1000; part-time secretary ($12,000). Source: A mix of state funds and grant monies.
FY 2000:
Develop proposals to provide funds for faculty development.
Implement additional assessment measures.
Increase number of English majors and religious studies minor.
Reduce the size of composition classes.
Hire one faculty member with expertise and experience in teaching composition, oral communications, and theater arts.
Resources Needed: $50,000.
FY 2001:
Enhance departmental advisement procedures.
Reduce maximum size of composition classes to twenty students.
Hire one faculty member to teach composition and remedial courses.
Resources Needed: One faculty hire ($52,000); consultants ($2,500)
MASS COMMUNICATIONS
Planning Unit: Department of Humanities
Responsible for Implementation: Head of Department; and Dean
FY 1998:
Upgrade the Print Laboratory.
Purchase 20 new computers, two new printers, supplies, software.
Hire a full-time laboratory technician.
Plan for departmental status.
Resources Needed: Equipment ($30,000); Software ($5,000); Supplies ($6,000); Technician ($46,000). Source: state and grant funds.
FY 1999:
Upgrade the Broadcasting Laboratory.
Retool the video laboratory.
Hire a faculty member with expertise and experience in teaching public relations courses.
Plan for departmental status.
Resources Needed: Equipment ($400,000); faculty hire ($55,000); Source: state and grant funds.
FY 2000:
Begin new programs in public relations and media arts.
Plan for departmental status.
Purchase lab equipment/video.
Hire a faculty member with expertise and experience in teaching
media arts courses.
Resources Needed: Equipment ($200,000); faculty hire ($58,000). Source: state and grant funds.
FY 2001:
Establish a Department of Mass Communication.
Hire a Department Head
Hire a new faculty.
Submit application for program accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Journalism and Mass Communication (NAEJMC).
Resources Needed: New hires and appointments ($I55,000); Consultants and accreditation fees ($20,000).
Recreation And Parks Administration
Planning Unit: Recreation Department
Responsible Parties: Head of Recreation Department; and Dean
Planning Objective: To develop and implement a Sports Management track in the Recreation and Park Administration major and enhance the physical facilities of the Department.
Action Plans
FY 1998:
Develop the course syllabi for the additional courses in Sports Management.
Develop brochures and disseminate to campus community.
Hire a Demonstration Teacher.
Hire a Clinical Supervisor for recreation fieldwork.
Hire an Assistant Professor of Recreation.
Resources Needed: $135,000.
FY 1999:
Implement Sports Management track.
Move to new athletic facility.
Resources Needed: $20,000.
Social Work
Planning Unit:
Responsible Parties: Head, Department of Social Work; and Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.
BSW Goals
(1) To maintain accreditation status of the BSW program.
(2) To review the BSW curriculum and convert to semester system.
(3) To strengthen BSW curriculum especially in HBSE, Human Diversity, Population-at-risk, Gerontological social work and Research
(4) To improve student recruitment and retention rate.
(5) To offer a minimum of one distance learning course.
(6) To improve research and computer literacy skills of social work students .
BSW Action Plans
The following action plans are geared to address goal achievement:
(1) Position Social Work Department to confirm accreditation status for the year 2000 reaffirmation review
(2) Develop semester conversion plan for implementation Fall 98
(3) Review and modify curriculum to comply with CSWE requirements especially in the areas of HBSE, Human Diversity, Population-at-risk and research.
(4) Refine departmental procedures to facilitate smoother registration and meaningful advisement
(5) Train faculty members in conducting distance learning classes. This is in cooperation with the Director of Library Services.
(6) Develop a Social Work Research Center and Laboratory to conduct research in the Savannah area with social service delivery systems and contribute to the body of knowledge for students, professionals and the profession.
Action Plans
FY 1998:
Conduct program review in preparation for Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) reaffirmation review scheduled for the year 2000.
Develop semester conversion plan for implementation Fall 1998.
Refine departmental procedures to facilitate smoother registration and more effective
advisement.
Train faculty members in conducting distance learning classes.
Resources Needed: $5,000
FY 1999:
Modify curriculum, especially, in HBSE, Human Diversity, Population-at-risk, Gerontological social work and Research.
Develop a Social Work Research Center and Laboratory to conduct research in the Savannah area with social service delivery systems and contribute to the body of knowledge for students, professionals and the profession.
Resources Needed: $45,000
College of science and technology
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
The department of Engineering Technology offers the following degrees:
B.S. in Chemical Engineering Technology
B.S. in Civil Engineering Technology
B.S. in Electronic Engineering Technology
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology
A.S. in Computer Engineering Technology
The department offers minor programs in the following:
Construction
Electronics
General Technology
Mechanical Technology.
GOALS
· Securing accreditation from Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology for the Chemical Engineering Technology Program by the year 2000.
Resource(s) Needed: The department will need two additional faculty members (a total of three faculty members) in the area of Chemical Engineering Technology Program. Budget: Salary $160,000, including fringe benefits; ABET Accreditation fee $3,600.00, Infrastructure development (including equipment), $100,000.
· Renovation of Hubert Buildings B and C to improve learning environment.
Resource(s) Needed: Centrally controlled heating and air conditioning system. Redesign of classrooms, laboratories and faculty offices. Budget: The budget will be determined by Plant Operations.
· Purchasing Laboratory Equipment.
Resource(s) Needed: Replacements of worn-out equipment. Budget: $30,000 per year equipment budget.
New Majors:
· The department proposes to start a new B.S. degree in Environmental Engineering Technology Program by the year 1999.
· The department proposes to offer Computer Engineering Technology option in Electronic engineering Technology Program by the year 1998.
Department of Mathematics, Physics & Computer Science Technology
The Department of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science Technology offers (1) B.S. degree in Mathematics, and (2) B.S. degree in Computer Science Technology, and service courses in mathematics, computer science, physics, physical science, geology, and Earth science. The department offers minor programs in mathematics, physics and computer science.
Undergraduate Program
· Securing accreditation (preferably Computer Science Accreditation Board's accreditation) for the Computer Science Technology Program by the year 2000.
Resource needed: The department will need three additional faculty members (a total of five faculty members in the area of computer science) in the area of computer science, and one laboratory technician. Budget (Salary $190,000, including fringe benefits, CSAB Accreditation Fee $8.500, $15,000 for replacement of hardware and software).
· Reducing overload and part-time faculty members.
Resources Needed: Two faculty members in the area of mathematics. Budget:($98,000, including fringe benefits)
· Model classroom for Herty Hall with forty computing stations. Resources Needed: classroom with forty work stations
Budget: ($25,000 for renovation, $135,000 for computers, screen, LCD projector and software, $15,000 for furniture).
· Improving learning environment in Herty Hall.
Resources Needed: Centrally controlled air conditioning and heating system, reasonably presentable furniture for faculty and staff offices, projection screen in each classroom and other teaching equipment, and other repairs. The budget will be determined by Plant Operations.
· Purchasing instructional supplies for classrooms and physics and physical science laboratories.
Resources Needed: Replacement of worn-out equipment. Increase supply and equipment budget by $16,000 per year.
New Majors/minors:
The department proposes to reactivate the B.S. degree in the Physics program. The ROTC students have made a request for this program.
The department proposes to start a new B.S. degree in Actuarial Science program
The department proposes to offer a minor in statistics by 1998.
Department of Biology and Life Science
Undergraduate (B.S.) Degree programs:
Biology
Environmental Studies
Marine Biology
Biology Education
Undergraduate (A.S.) Degree program:
· Marine Science Technology
Expanded program(s) in planning:
· Environmental Studies to include certification for Environmental Health Specialist (Georgia) or Environmental Sanitation (CRS) national.
Adjunct programs:
Minors:
Biology Environmental Studies
Medical Technology (no affiliation); (students transfer after 3 years at Savannah State University (to Armstrong Atlantic State University) or after 4 years (with a B.S. degree in Biology)
Certificate program (post baccalaureate) in Biotechnology
New Majors:
· Proposed and in long-range plan: B.S. degree in Biotechnology
· Proposed and in planning: B.S. degree in Environmental Health
Combined (B.S./B.A.):
Environmental Studies (with Humanities-Conservation Studies; with Political Science-Law; with Mass Communications/Social Sciences Advocacy/Communications; with Physical Sciences-Engineering.
Environmental Studies (B.S.) with Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/Computer Science Technology etc.); with Biotechnology Bio Remedication/Waste Conservation and Reclamation.
· Common core, plus cognate options eg. Biomedical Engineering Technology, Bioengineering and Natural Resources/National Science
Individual Majors
· Special advisement; course work is tailored to students' background aptitude and career interest eg. Biophysical Chemistry Biological Chemistry
· General Studies - Biology like (b) above, special advisement needed; after core courses student embarks on course of study to prepare for a variety of careers eg. Soclobiology, Genetic Counseling and Forensic Science (with Chemistry).
Evening and Weekend
· Currently limited to Biology 123 and 124; within 5 years, we anticipate offering B.S. degree programs.
Department of Chemistry
Undergraduate (B.S.) Degree Programs:
· The Department of Chemistry offers (1) B.S. degree in Chemistry, and (2) B.S. degree in Chemistry( Teacher Certification). The department offers a minor sequence in forensic science and chemistry.
· By the year 2000, the department will have applied and secured accreditation from the American Chemical Society (ACS) to offer a program in chemistry which is A.C.S. Certified.
Resource needed: The department will need at least one more faculty member with a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry and one nonacademic personnel for stockroom administration and instrument and equipment maintenance. A minimum salary of $80,000 for faculty and $ 35,000 for stockroom and equipment manager.
Financial support by the institution is necessary for expendable supplies and captial eqwpment acquisitions and replacements as required for high quality laboratory instruction. Increase supply and equipment budget by $15,00 per year.
Adjunct Programs:
· The department currently have students enrolled in the "Pathways to Teaching" joint program with Armstrong Atlantic University.
New Majors/Minors:
· Proposed major with a B.S. degree in Forensic Science.
· The department proposes to offer a minor in polymer chemistry by 1998.
Evenings and Weekends:
The department offers one to two courses per quarter in the evening. We attempt to offer courses so that students can complete the first two years of chemistry at night. Currently limited to Chemistry 101, 103, 303, 307 and 308.
Strengthening Engineering Technology
Planning Unit: Department of Engineering Technology
Responsible for Objective Implementation: Head, Department of Engineering Technology
Objective Relates to University Goal Number: 1, 3
Planning Objective: The Department of Engineering Technology seeks to produce first rate, competent graduate engineering technologists, capable of active participation in a modern engineering team. This requires exposing the student to state-of-the-art technology and providing experiential learning opportunities to the student. To this end, the Department plans to: 1) retain its national TAC/ABET accreditation; 2) recruit qualified professionals to fill its faculty and staff positions; 3) continuously upgrade the department laboratories; 4) expand the academic infrastructure of the department; 5) provide faculty and students with essential audio visual aids and other teaching/learning tools; and 6) recruit high quality entering students to help foster high academic standards and in good numbers to ensure programs viability.
Action Plans
FY 1995:
· Upgrade CAD Laboratory - The computers in the CAD laboratory are all 386 machines. These machines are not capable of running the new/current version of the AutoCAD software (Release 12). We were cited for this weakness during the last ABET visit. Students can not and should not be taught the old version.
· Replace Missing Components of CIM/CAM Laboratory Equipment - Some components including special purpose computers for the CIM/CAM set up have been stolen and others worn out. The lost of these components have disabled the laboratory set up. The behavioral objectives of the courses in computer aided manufacturing are not being met due to the impotence of the laboratory equipment caused by lost components.
· Upgrade Communications/Microwave Electronics Laboratory - There are no laboratory equipment for the communication and microwave electronics courses. The only slotted line equipment which has been used over the years to improvise is broken beyond repair. It is obsolete and parts can not be found.
· Provide Computers to Faculty - ABET insists that faculty and students in the department must have easy access to computers. Only four out of 13 faculty members have computers in their offices all of which are low capability machines.
· Update the CET Laboratories - The Strength of Material, Soil Mechanics, Hydraulics, and Reinforced Concrete Design laboratories in the Civil Engineering Technology program are severely under equipped. ABET in their last visit noted the inadequacy of these laboratories. Equipment and specimen need be purchased to improve these laboratories.
Resources Needed: CAD lab upgrade - $65,000, CIM/CAM lab renewal - $20,000, communications lab - $15,000, faculty computers - $25,000, CET labs $20,000. Source: state funds
FY 1996:
· Hire a New Technician - An additional technician is needed (and was recommended by ABET) to adequately attend to our equipment and laboratories. The department consists of five technical programs with varying equipment and laboratory needs. It has not been possible for one technician to effectively attend to all the laboratories which require different skills and expertness. The laboratories and equipment vary from mechanical, electronics, chemical, soil and materials to surveying type labs and equipment.
· Update the Robotics Laboratory - The new generation of robots need be acquired. The existing robot in our lab is not capable of performing certain various functions and is inadequate for many current applications in which students are required to be trained.
· Construct a Dark Room and Complete Equipping the Electronics Fabrication Laboratory - A lot of money has been spent on cameras and other equipment for manufacturing printed circuit boards. However, these equipment have been sitting idle because there is no dark room for their application. Also several essential other components have not been bought to date. Students need training in electronic fabrication.
· Partition the Wood Laboratory in Hubert B to Accommodate the CHT and MET Laboratories
· Hire a New CHT Instructor - Only one instructor teaches all the CHT courses. This causes a delay in student graduation time. Many students who would otherwise have an interest in the program are also turned off by this deficiency. At least two instructors are needed to teach in this BS degree program.
Resources Needed: CHT faculty - $42,000, fringe benefits - $12,600, technician - $30,000, fringe benefits - $9,000, dark room and electronics lab improvements - $20,000, robotics lab - $45,000. Source: state funds
FY 1997:
· Update the Solid State Electronics/Electronics Circuits Laboratory
· Update Electric Machines Laboratory - The electric machines lab has been in operation for more than ten years. During this period, many components have been lost or rendered inoperable. This has created discontinuities and distorted the coherence of instructional delivery in the applicable courses.
· Increase CHT Faculty by One (l) - We expect that the CHT program will have grown to a size where the addition of a third faculty will be inevitable. We will also start to plan for the accreditation of this program from this year and a minimum of three qualified faculty members are required.
· Add a Computer Laboratory - Students should have access to a computer at all times. ABET strongly recommends this and noted it as one of our weaknesses during their last visit. The only computers in the department are those dedicated to specific instructional use. There is a need to house at least one computer lab in the department.
· Acquire an Advanced CAI Laboratory - This state-of-the-art instructional support center will improve our teaching/learning process. Science and technology students need to be exposed to this new technology.
Resources Needed: Hire A New CHT Instructor - $40,000, fringe benefits - $12,000, update Electric Machines Laboratory - $45,000, Computer Laboratory - $40,000, Acquire an Advanced CAI Laboratory - $60,000. Source: state funds
Strengthening Mathematics
Planning Unit: Department of Mathematics
Responsible for Implementation: Head, Department of Mathematics
Objective Relates to University Goals: 1,3,4
Planning Objective: To strengthen the Department of Mathematics by: 1) securing Computer Science Accreditation Board (CSAB) accreditation by 1995; 2) hiring eight additional faculty by 1997; 3) purchasing new computers & software by 1995; 4) hiring at least three laboratory technicians to maintain the mathematics, computer science and physics laboratories; 5) purchasing instructional equipment and supplies for the classrooms by 1994; and 6) hiring personnel to prepare multimedia materials.
Justification: In order to enable our students to get admission into graduate schools and/or to receive gainful employment in areas of their expertise, it is necessary to get our computer science technology program accredited by CSAB as soon as possible.
The enrollment at Savannah State University has grown to more than 3200 students. The enrollment in the College of Sciences and Technology, especially in Biology and Life Sciences, has tremendously increased during the last two years. This growth in enrollment has increased the demand for more sections of MAT 107, 108, 109, 110, 212, 213, and 213 courses. Currently, twelve courses in the department are taught by part-time faculty and/or full-time faculty members as an overload.
The department offers physics courses to science majors and physical science courses to non-science majors at Savannah State University. These courses are offered to satisfy Area II curriculum requirement. Our laboratories are currently ill- equipped. Students work in groups of five to seven students, and cannot receive desired laboratory experiences due to the lack of required equipment. Furthermore, there is more breakage of equipment because the department does not have a laboratory technician who can repair and/or maintain equipment. Certain sister institutions in the University System of Georgia have solved this problem by hiring a laboratory technician who can maintain equipment.
Action Plans
FY 1994:
· The Department will begin preliminary work on CSAB accreditation.
· The department will hire two faculty members for two currently unfilled budget lines.
Resources Needed: No new resources
FY 1995:
· The department will complete a study of the viability of seeking CSAB accreditation for the computer science technology major.
· The study and recommendation will be reviewed at the School level and submitted to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the President for approval.
Resources Needed: No new resources will be needed.
FY 1996:
· If approved by the President the department will implement a self-study for CSAB accreditation of the computer science major.
· Accreditation will be received by June, 1996.
· Hire three mathematics faculty members to meet enrollment growth needs.
· Hire two computer science technology faculty.
· Hire computer science technology, physics and mathematics laboratory technicians.
· Purchase new computers and/or replace obsolete existing computers for the use of students and faculty.
· Purchase necessary software.
Resources Needed: Faculty (5) - $185,000, fringe benefits - $55,500, CSAB Accreditation Fee - 8,500, Hardware (15 computers) $41,000, software - $6,000, additional funds for instructional supplies - $ 4,000, equipment for mathematics laboratory - $28,275, three laboratory technicians - $66,000, fringe benefits - $19,800, equipment and supplies - $ 20,000, increase in funds for supplies - $4,000, Sparc System Lx (2) - $42,000, 10 - AT80586 Computers - $31,000, 10 Novell Cards - Software $6,000, LCD Overhead Projection - $2,000, equipment to replace computers - $6,475, Additional part-time personnel to prepare multimedia material - $15,000, Equipment for the laboratory - $7,000, Equipment for the physics laboratory -$6,000, The laboratories need a supply budget of a minimum of $1,000 each year. Source: state funds
FY 1997:
· Update computers and instructional equipment.
Resources Needed: 15 - AT80586 Computers - $42,500, 15 - Cards - $1,500, 3 - Sparc Stations - $30,000, 2 - LCD Projection Systems - $4,000, Equipment and computers - $10,000. Source: state funds.