The Shared Governance group has continued to meet. They have done several readings as a group and have learned a lot about shared governance. Trustees will provide feedback on a document early next year. A QR code for the IERP dashboards was shared with trustees. President Wohlpart encouraged everyone to check out the dashboards. Jason Jones and his team did an excellent job developing these dashboards. Folks at the state level have reviewed the dashboards and are impressed with the information. Academic Programs Update Elvin Delgado, Associate Vice President, Faculty Relations, Equity, and Belonging, Sathy Rajendran, Dean, College of Education and Professional Studies, and Faiza Khoja, Dean, College of Business, gave an update on academic programs. Dr. Delgado gave a high-level overview of the new process moving forward with the creation of programs. He then introduced Deans Sathy Rajendran and Faiza Khoja to talk about two new programs. Dean Rajendran gave some background on a program that will be considered for approval during Friday’s action agenda. The proposed Master of Science in Sport Coaching (MSSC) program at Central Washington University aims to attract two main groups: current coaches and teachers in Washington State, as well as students from CWU's existing programs, particularly those studying Sport Management. The MSSC is designed to provide coaches with a strong foundation in coaching principles, including pedagogy, ethics, legal liability, risk management, and conditioning. It will also support career advancement by helping individuals meet the educational requirements often needed for head coaching positions. A recent survey indicated strong interest in the program, with over half of Washington State high school coaches expressing interest in enrolling. The MSSC program is planned as a five-quarter, 45-credit online course with one weekend of in-person seminars each summer. The program will leverage existing faculty from the Department of Sport and Movement Studies, with the possibility of adding adjunct faculty. Employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that the coaching profession is expected to grow by 9% through 2032, which outpaces the overall growth rate for all occupations. This data supports the demand for advanced coaching education, which could enhance career opportunities for graduates, including roles in both coaching and education sectors. Dean Khoja summarized a Master of Business Administration program that will be coming forward for approval later this academic year. The MBA program, developed by the College of Business with input from multiple stakeholders such as businesses, College of Professional Studies, students, and administration is designed to prepare learners for leadership roles in a dynamic global business environment. Below are a few salient characteristics of the proposed MBA program: 1. Comprehensive Curriculum : The MBA curriculum is interdisciplinary, incorporating key business areas such as management, marketing, finance, accounting, analytics, and supply chain. It emphasizes systems thinking, ethical leadership, and data-driven decision-making, equipping students to tackle complex business challenges. The curriculum also integrates real-world experiential learning opportunities, such as capstone projects and case studies, ensuring that students graduate with practical skills as well as professional development in human-centric businesses, use of artificial intelligence, sales, etc.
3 Board of Trustees Minutes October 17-18, 2024
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