Graduate Faculty Meeting

Graduate Faculty Meeting15 October 2015AgendaEnrollmentPoliciesEventsYour input

Enrollment

PoliciesSDSU 2:17 Credit Requirements for Graduate Credential ProgramsRules for Credit Sharing between CredentialsMax of 50% of cr hr shared between two of masters, doctoral, and certificateProfessional Masters option DPatterned off Professional Science Masters accreditation criteriaJob types are clearly identifiedNo student supervisory committee30 cr minRequire Program Advisory BoardProgram Learning outcomes and metrics are included in approvalReviewed Annually by the PABComprehensive Capstone Experience

Professional Science Masters Programs

What Professional Students want

Stackable CertificatesWorking group formed to develop general structureSome IdeasStudent could assemble certificates into a masters degreeNot required to pursue mastersAllow many years to finish masters Certificates would focus on specific skills (clear outcomes)Employers would validate usefulness/relevance of certificatesCertificates would have capstone experienceProcess to ensure student has truly mastered skills

Graduate Assistantship WhitepaperSD BOR 5:22Waive of 100% of state support tuitionCurrently, waive 2/3 of state support tuitionWaive 100% of fees (except General Activity Fee).GAF = $33.90/ cr [FY16]Includes Univ Support Fee(s) and program fees.Revenue NeutralPossible review/approval by BOR in Dec 2015 meetingImplementation for FY17 (beginning Summer 2016)EventsSee the Graduate School Homepage-> EventsThank youQuestions/Comments?Sheet1Fall Enrollment- Duplicate Headcount2012201320142015Dif prev yearAGBioPhd108112116112-4Masters204224255243-12EngPhD127146154146-8Masters102116153140-13EHSPhD16121312-1Masters3353142932963A&SPhD827788880Masters142140146138-8NursingDoctoral137140136121-15Masters534161709PharmPhD21212120-1Masters11Total1327134314361387-49