1. Review - College Approver - Forestry
Approved by Edward Jensen Assoc Dean-Academic Affairs / College of Forestry Adm, May 27, 2011
11:37am
2. Review - Curriculum Coordinator
Sent Back by Sarah Williams Coord-Curriculum / Acad Prgms/Assess/Accred, May 27, 2011 4:40pm
Comments
Sarah Williams (Curriculum Coordinator) May 27, 2011 4:40pm
Returning to Originator at her request. SW
3. Review - Curriculum Coordinator
Sent Back by Sarah Williams Coord-Curriculum / Acad Prgms/Assess/Accred, June 8, 2011 3:11pm
Comments
Sarah Williams (Curriculum Coordinator) June 8, 2011 3:11pm
Returning to Originator following Preliminary Review by Academic Programs.
4. Review - Curriculum Coordinator
Approved by Sarah Williams Coord-Curriculum / Acad Prgms/Assess/Accred, July 5, 2011 11:18am
Comments
Sarah Williams (Curriculum Coordinator) July 5, 2011 11:18am
This proposal is ready for review by Budgets and Fiscal Planning.
5. Review - Budgets and Fiscal Planning Committee
Approved by Walter Loveland, September 28, 2011 2:29pm
Comments
Walter Loveland (Budgets and Fiscal Planning Committee) September 28, 2011 2:29pm
The BFP group recommends approval of this proposal. The effect of the proposal is to move RRM into
the NR program, so nothing is lost. There is an informal relationship between RRM and Lane Community
College. LCC should be notified of what is happening.
6. Review - CC Rep - Forestry
Approved by Sarah Williams Coord-Curriculum / Acad Prgms/Assess/Accred, October 5, 2011 10:41am
Comments
Sarah Williams (CC Rep - Forestry) October 5, 2011 10:41am
I am moving this proposal along to the CC Chair, since the workflow has been changed to no longer
include "CC Rep" and the Chair will assign review of the Cat I proposal. SW
7. Review - Curriculum Council Chair
Approved by Michael Bailey Professor / Sch Elect Engr/Comp Sci, November 17, 2011 3:17pm
Comments
Michael Bailey (Curriculum Council Chair) November 17, 2011 3:17pm
CC has approved this change
Suspension of the B.S. in Recreation Resource Management (RRM) Degree Program
This proposal is to suspend the BS in Recreation Resource Management. Instead, we will offer a
BS in Natural Resources (NR) with an option in Recreation and Tourism Management. One of
the major rationales/drivers behind this decision was to comply with the University’s Advisory
Council on Budget and Strategic Priorities (ACBSP) guidelines for undergraduate enrollment and
degree completion (e.g., must graduate minimum of 20 students per year for 3 year average).
The RRM major was under these guidelines (albeit slightly with 17-18 graduates per year) so a
College and faculty decision was made to suspend the program.
PROPOSAL TITLE : Suspension of the B.S. in Recreation Resource Management (RRM)
Undergraduate Program
Oregon State University
College of Forestry
Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society/Recreation Resource Management
Undergraduate Program
CIP # 310101
Title: Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
Definition: A program that focuses on the principles underlying recreational and
leisure activities, and the practices involved in providing indoor and outdoor
recreational facilities for the general public.
(Source: US Department of Education, National Center for Educational Statistics, CIP 2010 ed.)
CPS Tracking #: 82098
June 1, 2011
Provide the following information:
(write "not applicable" if the question does not apply):
A. Title of the proposed instructional, research, or public service unit. For
name changes, give both the current and proposed names. Describe the
reason(s) for the proposed change.
Suspend
B.S. in Recreation Resource Management (CIP # 310101)
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Options:
o Cultural Resource Management
o Environmental Resource Interpretation\
o Forest Resources
o Law Enforcement
o Park Landscapes
o Public Policy
o Resource Planning
o Sociology
o Tourism
Undergraduate Minors: Recreation Resource Management
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New
• Recreation and Tourism Management Option of the
B.S. in Natural Resources degree program (# 030201)
Terminate
• Professional accreditation of the B.S. in Recreation Resource Management
degree program by the Society of American Foresters (SAF)
Proposed Effective Date: Fall Term 2012
B.S. in Recreation Resource Management (RRM)
One of the major rationales / drivers behind this decision was to comply with the
University’s Advisory Council on Budget and Strategic Priorities (ACBSP) guidelines for
undergraduate enrollment and degree completion (e.g., must graduate minimum of 20
students per year for 3 year average). The RRM major was under these guidelines
(albeit slightly with 17-18 graduates per year) so a College and faculty decision was
made to look at other possibilities such as incorporating it into the Natural Resources
degree program. After consultation with faculty in this program, the decision was made
to suspend the program.
B. Location within the institution's organizational structure. Include
"before" and "after" organizational charts (show reporting lines all the
way up to the Provost).
Before: The B.S. in Recreation Resource Management (RRM) undergraduate degree
program is currently administered within the Department of Forest Ecosystems and
Society, College of Forestry.
After: Students wishing to earn a degree oriented toward recreation resources will be
encouraged to enroll in an already approved option within the B.S. in Natural Resources
undergraduate degree program.
C. Objectives, functions (e.g., instruction, research, public service), and
activities of the proposed unit.
1. Explain how the program or unit's current objectives, functions,
and/or activities will be changed. Where applicable, address
issues such as course offerings, program requirements, admission
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requirements, student learning outcomes and experiences, and
advising structure and availability. How will the reorganized
program be stronger than the existing program?
We will not offer a BS in Recreation Resource Management (RRM). Instead we will offer
a BS in Natural Resources (NR) with an option in Recreation and Tourism Management.
2. Explain how outcomes in the newly organized program or unit will
be assessed.
Recreation-related student learning outcomes will now be assessed by the Natural
Resources program
D. Resources needed, if any: personnel, FTE academic, FTE classified,
facilities and equipment.
1. Identify the staffing and resource needs for the proposed program
or unit. Note any impact on the budgets of affected programs or
units. Provide an analysis of how the resulting programs or units
will be adequately staffed and funded.
a) Staffing formerly committed to offering the RRM degree will be diverted to support
the NR degree program which includes an approved option in Recreation and Tourism
Management.
Budget implications: Advising responsibilities will be assumed by the Natural Resources
(NR) Program, with funds once devoted to an RRM faculty advisor. Some time cost will
be incurred in notifying current students of changes in degree options and we will need
to change our web pages and catalog descriptions.
b) No courses were eliminated as the result of this proposal.
An attached list identifies courses that will no longer be used from other
academic units. Liaison letters will be sent to the affected units.
c) Some continuing courses from the original RRM curriculum will now serve larger
student populations such as NR, Fisheries and Wildlife, and other majors, probably not
changing the cost of instruction, but making it more cost effective (higher student to
teacher ratios).
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2. Explain the extent to which affected faculty and personnel
support this change.
The RRM-affiliated faculty from the Corvallis campus and the Tourism and Outdoor
Leadership (TOL) Program leader from Bend worked together to design the option of
Recreation and Tourism Management in NR, and agreed to suspend the RRM program.
d) Existing students in the RRM program will be allowed to finish under the previous
RRM degree program or given the choice of changing to the NR degree program.
e) Existing courses supporting the RRM degree will remain as FOR designators.
E. Funding sources: state sources (institutional funds - state general fund,
tuition and fees, indirect cost recoveries), federal funds, other funds as
specified.
1. Identify the revenue and funding sources for the proposed
program or unit (i.e., federal, state, other funding sources).
Limited additional funds are needed (see #3 below).
2. If new resources will be required (e.g., for new faculty positions,
graduate research/teaching assistants, facilities, equipment),
explain where these resources will be coming from. Specify
whether internal reallocation, college, institution, federal, state,
private, or other funding sources. [Note:
Deans/chairs/heads/directors of units committed to providing
additional resources will be required to sign the proposal.]
No new resources are needed.
3. Provide an estimated annual budget for the proposed program or
unit (see Appendices).
The initial changes to the degree offering will cost approximately $200 in time to change
our web pages and notify current and potential future students of the changes.
F. Relationship of the proposed unit to the institutional mission.
1. How will the proposed program or unit support OSU's mission and
goals?
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The change will more closely align our degree offerings with both the Earth System
Sciences and Health Sciences Divisional Structure.
2. Describe potential positive and negative impact of the proposed
change on the program(s) or unit(s) involved. Identify other OSU
programs or units which may be affected, and describe the
potential positive and negative impact on their mission and
activities.
The possible negative impact is a modest decrease in enrollment in the College of
Forestry should incoming students wish to pursue a BS in Recreation Resource
Management but not find it available, and also not wish to pursue a BS in Natural
Resources. The degree to which such a reduction may be realized is unknown and
presumed small since advisers will direct students to the Recreation and Tourism
Management option in NR.
G. Long-range goals and plans for the unit (including a statement as to
anticipated funding sources for any projected growth in funding needs).
We anticipate a growth in on-campus and eCampus enrollment in the NR program,
including within the new NR option in Recreation and Tourism Management.
The table below shows enrollment growth for the NR program and decline of the RRM
program over the past 5 years. We expect that this change will result in 25-50 more
students per year in the NR program.
PROGRAM 2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
FRR/ RRM
70
58
51
54
52
NR
246
253
294
365
399
H. Relationship of the proposed unit to programs at other institutions in
the state.
1. What is the current relationship of the proposed program or unit
to OUS and other higher education institutions in the state?
Describe how this relationship might be altered based on the
proposed change.
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The only unit possibly affected by this change is the Tourism and Outdoor Leadership
(TOL) Program at the OSU Cascades branch campus. Since Dr. Kreg Lindberg was a part
of the discussions to suspend the RRM program and add the Recreation and Tourism
Management option, we foresee no major issues with this or other units.
This action will terminate the Society of American Foresters (SAF) accreditation for the
Recreation Resource Management program at OSU, but will not affect the SAF
accreditation of other COF programs.
2. Describe how the proposed change will affect other
constituencies outside of OUS.
Students wishing an undergraduate degree in RRM would seek that degree from other
institutions. The University of Idaho, Pennsylvania State University, Indiana University,
Colorado State University, Utah State University, and the University of Minnesota,
among others, offer this or a related / similar degree.
I. If the program is professionally accredited, identify the accrediting body
and discuss how the proposed change may affect accreditation.
This major is accredited by the Society of American Foresters. It is one of several
accredited majors. Suspension of this degree program, however, would not influence
future accreditation of the other majors.
Appendices:
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Transmittal Sheet (attached)
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Executive Summary (attached)
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Budget Tables (attach current budget and proposed budget)
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Other attachments (list of courses from other units no longer needed)
The budget would not change because we would be offering the same courses from the
same faculty in the NR Recreation and Tourism Management option. Miscellaneous
expenses are expected to be $200.00.
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Library Evaluation (attach library evaluation if the proposal involves an
academic program that is substantially changed or expanded)
NA
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Liaison (attach all liaison correspondence, both internal to the
college/school and with all affected, or potentially affected, academic
units and institutions within or outside of OSU)
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There are no letters of support to submit with this proposal.
Greg Thompson
AG 301
James R Males
Dodie Reesman
ANS 436
ANS 445
David McMurray
Joan Gross
ANTH 110
ANTH 230
ANTH 330
ANTH 380
ANTH 422
ANTH 430
ANTH 432
ANTH 433
ANTH 435
ANTH 436
ANTH 452
ANTH 472
ANTH 477
ANTH 478
ANTH 480
ANTH 481
ANTH 490
ANTH 492
ANTH 497
Susan Capalbo
AREC 250
AREC 253
AREC 351
AREC 352
AREC 353
AREC 432
AREC 453
AREC 461
Ilene Kleinsorge
Brenda Sallee
BA 215
BA 230
BA 260
BA 341
BA 342
BA 351
RRM BLOCK /OPTIONS/MINORS COURSES
BA 357
BA 360
BA 362
BA 363
BA 364
BA 365
BA 390
BA 396
BA 452
BA 453
BA 460
BA 463
BA 467
BA 468
BA 492
BA 495
BA 497
BA 498
Robert T. Mason
BI 301
BI 370
Lynda Ciuffetti
BOT 341
Robert Iltis
COMM 280
COMM 316
COMM 322
COMM 324
COMM 326
COMM 328
COMM 414
COMM 432
COMM 440
COMM 442
CS 195
Russ Karow
CSS 205
Denise Lach
Mecila Cross
ECON 201
ECON 202
ECON 330
ECON 352
ECON 435
ES 243
ES 323
ES 351
ES 399
ES 444
ES 453
Thomas Maness
FE 308
FE 357
FE 370
FE 430
FOR 321
FOR 330
FOR 331
FOR 365
FOR 371
FOR 421
FOR 436
FOR 441
FOR 443
FOR 445
FOR 446
FOR 456
FOR 457
FOR 462
FOR 463
FOR 473
FOR 475
Paul Doescher
FS 453
Dan Edge
FW 251
FW 255
FW 302
FW 303
FW 311
FW 312
FW 315
FW 316
FW 317
FW 318
FW 320
FW 321
FW 323
FW 325
FW 326
FW 340
FW 341
FW 346
FW 350
FW 351
FW 360
FW 370
FW 415
FW 417
FW 419
FW 421
FW 426
FW 431
FW 435
FW 439
FW 445
FW 446
FW 451
FW 453
FW 454
FW 456
FW 462
FW 464
FW 465
FW 470
FW 471
FW 472
FW 473
FW 474
FW 475
FW 479
FW 481
FW 485
FW 491
Aaron Wolf
GEO 102
GEO 301
GEO 307-001
GEO 335
GEO 350
GEO 352
GEO 360
GEO 420
GEO 423
GEO 426
GEO 444
GEO 451
GEO 452
GEO 464
GEO 465
Anita Azarenko
HORT 226
HORT 301
HORT 315
HORT 318
HORT 330
HORT 358
David Luft
HST 467
HST 468
HST 469
HST 481
HSTS 418
HSTS 419
HSTS 421
Joseph Orosco
Lois Robertson
PHL 101
PHL 121
PHL 205
PHL 301
PHL 302
PHL 303
PHL 312
PHL 316
PHL 220
PHL 321
PHL 325
PHL 342
PHL 360
PHL 421
PHL 436
PHL 448
PHL 461
PHL 470
RRM BLOCK /OPTIONS/MINORS COURSES
Denise Lach
Mecila Cross
PS 201
PS 371
PS 414
PS 415
PS 416
PS 474
PS 475
PS 476
PS 477
PS 479
Michael Borman
RNG 341
RNG 351
RNG 352
RNG 355
RNG 421
RNG 442
RNG 450
RNG 455
RNG 477
RNG 490
Denise Lach
Mecila Cross
SOC 204
SOC 340
SOC 360
SOC 418
SOC 421
SOC 424
SOC 426
SOC 437
SOC 440
SOC 441
SOC 448
SOC 454
SOC 475
SOC 480
SOC 481
SOC 485
Daniel W. Schafer
ST 411
SueAnn Bottoms
TCE 253
Susan Shaw
WS 450
Bruce Menge
Joseph Beatty
Z 345
Z 348
Z 349
Z 351
Z 473
Z 474
From: Maness, Thomas
Sent: Friday, November 09, 2012 4:45 PM
To: Beach, Gary
Cc: Doescher, Paul; Rosenberger, Randall
Subject: Withdraw 82098
Dear Gary –
As a follow up to our meeting, I am writing to formally withdraw the Category 1 proposal to suspend the
Recreation Resources Management undergraduate program (#82098). Please let me know if you
require any further information.
Thank you,
Thomas
Thomas Maness, PhD
Cheryl Ramberg and Allyn C. Ford Dean
College of Forestry
Oregon State University
541.737.1585