1. Broward College World Summit June 9, 2015 Presented by David Moore with help from: Scott Mason, District Director for International Education Steven Obenauf, Broward College SACS Steering Committee member responsible for Faculty Credentialing

2. Why? QualityQuality TransferTransfer Aid ….Aid …. Who? SACS COCSACS COC

3. Section 1: Principle of Integrity Section 1: Principle of Integrity Section 2: Core Requirements Section 2: Core Requirements Including 2.8 Faculty Numbers and QualificationIncluding 2.8 Faculty Numbers and Qualification Section 3: Comprehensive Standards Section 3: Comprehensive Standards Including 3.7.1 Faculty CredentialsIncluding 3.7.1 Faculty Credentials Section 4: Federal Requirements Section 4: Federal Requirements

4. Faculty credentials is THE MOST COMMONLY CITED AREA FOR NON-COMPLIANCE – roughly 90% of institutions are cited. Faculty credentials is THE MOST COMMONLY CITED AREA FOR NON-COMPLIANCE – roughly 90% of institutions are cited.

5. The institution employs competent faculty members qualified to accomplish the mission and goals of the institution. When determining acceptable qualifications of its faculty, an institution gives primary consideration to the highest earned degree in the discipline …….

6. The institution also considers competence, effectiveness, and capacity, including, as appropriate, undergraduate and graduate degrees, related work experiences in the field, professional licensure and certifications, honors and awards, continuous documented excellence in teaching, or other demonstrated competencies and achievements that contribute to effective teaching and student learning outcomes. For all cases, the institution is responsible for justifying and documenting the qualifications of its faculty.

7. ….undergraduate and graduate degrees …. If you have faculty with 15 graduate hours in the discipline, you can probably use 3 undergraduate hours to get to the required 18 …. If you have faculty with 15 graduate hours in the discipline, you can probably use 3 undergraduate hours to get to the required 18 …. Using more than one undergraduate course is probably risky without additional qualifications Using more than one undergraduate course is probably risky without additional qualifications So … in your converstions with potential faculty, you may ask some to have Silny or another agency evaluate undergraduate transcripts in addition to graduate ones So … in your converstions with potential faculty, you may ask some to have Silny or another agency evaluate undergraduate transcripts in addition to graduate ones

8. a. Faculty teaching developmental courses: a baccalaureate degree in a discipline related to the teaching assignment. a. Faculty teaching developmental courses: a baccalaureate degree in a discipline related to the teaching assignment. b. Faculty teaching general education courses: doctorate or master’s degree in the teaching discipline or master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline. b. Faculty teaching general education courses: doctorate or master’s degree in the teaching discipline or master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline.

9. c. Faculty teaching associate degree courses designed for transfer to a baccalaureate degree: doctorate or master’s degree in the teaching discipline or master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline. c. Faculty teaching associate degree courses designed for transfer to a baccalaureate degree: doctorate or master’s degree in the teaching discipline or master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline. d. Faculty teaching associate degree courses not designed for transfer to the baccalaureate degree: bachelor’s degree in the teaching discipline, or associate’s degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline. d. Faculty teaching associate degree courses not designed for transfer to the baccalaureate degree: bachelor’s degree in the teaching discipline, or associate’s degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline.

12. …. The institution also considers competence, effectiveness, and capacity, including, as appropriate, undergraduate and graduate degrees, related work experiences in the field, professional licensure and certifications, honors and awards, continuous documented excellence in teaching, or other demonstrated competencies and achievements that contribute to effective teaching and student learning outcomes. …

13. A ROSTER FOR ALL FACULTY A ROSTER FOR ALL FACULTY

16. MBA Business – Yes Business – Yes Management – Yes Management – Yes Marketing – Maybe Marketing – Maybe Hospitality – Maybe Hospitality – Maybe Finance - Some Finance - Some Accounting – No Accounting – No Economics - No Economics - No JD Business Law – Yes Business Law – Yes Criminal Justice – Some Criminal Justice – Some Political Science (Government) – Maybe Political Science (Government) – Maybe

17. Math Education Degree Must have 18 hours of Math or Statistics content courses –Education or methods courses can not count Must have 18 hours of Math or Statistics content courses –Education or methods courses can not count English Education Degree Must have 18 hours of English, Writing, or Literature content courses –Education courses can not count Must have 18 hours of English, Writing, or Literature content courses –Education courses can not count By the way... Faculty with Physics or Engineering degrees are often able to teach mathematics

18. ESL BS or MS in TESOL preferable BS or MS in TESOL preferable If the faculty member has a degree in English, they should have coursework, training, or experience in ESL If the faculty member has a degree in English, they should have coursework, training, or experience in ESL

19. On a graduate transcript, prefixes and course titles matter

20. Completed International Center Data Sheet CV or Resume Academic Transcripts (original or true certified copy) Josef Silny or World Education Services (WES) evaluation of academic credentials from non-U.S. institutions

21. Faculty Degree: PhD Zoology, Yale PhD Zoology, Yale MS Marine Biology, University of Miami MS Marine Biology, University of Miami Can they teach OCE 1001 Oceanography? Can they teach OCE 1001 Oceanography?

22. Faculty Degree: PhD Zoology, Yale PhD Zoology, Yale MS Marine Biology, University of Miami MS Marine Biology, University of Miami Can they teach OCE 1001 Oceanography? Can they teach OCE 1001 Oceanography? NO NO

23. Faculty Degree: MS Theology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary MS Theology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Can they teach PHI 2600 Ethics? Can they teach PHI 2600 Ethics?

24. Faculty Degree: MS Theology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary MS Theology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Can they teach PHI 2600 Ethics? Can they teach PHI 2600 Ethics? NO NO

25. Faculty Degree: MA Linguistics, Florida Atlantic University MA Linguistics, Florida Atlantic University What can they teach? What can they teach?

26. Faculty Degree: MA Linguistics, Florida Atlantic University MA Linguistics, Florida Atlantic University ENC and EAP ENC and EAP

27. Faculty Degree: PhD International Affairs, University of Miami PhD International Affairs, University of Miami What can they teach? What can they teach?

28. Faculty Degree: PhD International Affairs, University of Miami PhD International Affairs, University of Miami =Government (CPO), International Relations (INR), Public Administration (PAD), various POS courses =Government (CPO), International Relations (INR), Public Administration (PAD), various POS courses

29. Faculty Degree: MS Mathematics Education, Nova Southeastern University MS Mathematics Education, Nova Southeastern University 3 graduate hours of Math content courses 3 graduate hours of Math content courses Can they teach MAC 1105 Algebra? Can they teach MAC 1105 Algebra?

30. Faculty Degree: MS Mathematics Education, Nova Southeastern University MS Mathematics Education, Nova Southeastern University 3 graduate hours of Math content courses 3 graduate hours of Math content courses Can they teach MAC 1105 Algebra? Can they teach MAC 1105 Algebra? No No

31. Faculty Degree: PhD Physics, Illinois Institute of Technology PhD Physics, Illinois Institute of Technology 18 graduate hours of MAA, MAS, and MTG Math courses 18 graduate hours of MAA, MAS, and MTG Math courses Can they teach MAC 2311 Calculus? Can they teach MAC 2311 Calculus?

32. Faculty Degree: PhD Physics, Illinois Institute of Technology PhD Physics, Illinois Institute of Technology 18 graduate hours of MAA, MAS, and MTG Math courses 18 graduate hours of MAA, MAS, and MTG Math courses Can they teach MAC 2311 Calculus? Can they teach MAC 2311 Calculus? Absolutely Absolutely

33. Questions????