ABHES General Education Upper Level

Course Requirement Program Review

 PURPOSE

Comply with ABHES

upper level general
education
requirements
Consider opportunities
to ameliorate
additional concerns
 Measures of Success:
RPR Model
The RPR model will be utilized to organize the proposed changes.
Required Results

Comply with new

ABHES upper level
general education
course requirement
 ABHES Standard VI.C.6.a
VI.C.6.a. The program meets the required minimum level of credit
hours (or its recognized equivalent) in total content and hours of
occupational and general education courses:
a. 120 semester hours, 180 quarter hours, or their equivalent normally
earned over a period of 8 semesters, 12 quarters, or their equivalent.
Transfer of credit for work at other institutions may be granted. Credit
may be awarded for life experiences through prior learning assessment
(PLA), such as DANTES, CLEP or ACE recommendations.

b. 60 semester hours, 90 quarter hours, or their equivalent in the area

of concentration for which the degree is awarded, not to include subject
matter considered general education courses; and

c. 36 semester hours, 54 quarter hours, or its recognized clock hour

equivalent in general education courses. A minimum of 6 semester
hours or 9 quarter hours of general education courses must be upper
level courses.
 Definition of General Education
General Education- Those areas of learning which are deemed to be the
common experience of all educated persons, including subject matter from
the humanities, mathematics, sciences, and the social sciences. Examples of
general education include, but are not limited to:
Arts & Communications - Art, music, history, philosophy, logic, foreign
language, English literature, communications, speech.
Behavioral & Social Sciences - Anthropology, psychology, sociology,
economics, political science, geography,
Biological & Physical Sciences - Anatomy and physiology, biology,
chemistry, physics, geology, astronomy
Mathematics - Algebra, trigonometry, geometry, statistics, calculus

No course may be designated as both general education and core in

the curriculum.
General education courses directly applicable to the specific occupation are
considered applied general education courses (e.g., medication math,
psychology for health professionals, and business math). These applied
courses satisfy the general education requirement for AOS degree programs.
 Definition of Upper Level Course
Upper Level Course Traditionally
designated as junior and senior level
courses taught and identified as such in the
course numbering system.
Two Basic Options to Consider

Dual Enrollment BSMCON

Continue Reynolds Offer upper level general
Community College education courses at the
consortium agreement College.

AND

obtain an additional
consortium agreement
with a 4-year institution.
Why is offering
upper level
general
education
courses at
BSMCON the
preferred
option?
 Additional Results
Eliminate dual enrollment
Prevent enrollment reporting errors
Decrease workload of multiple departments
Registrar
Financial Aid
Advisors
Increase revenue
Support BSN expansion
Provide academic concentrations that support Bon
Secours mission, vision, and SQP
Reduce barriers for students to complete degree
Decrease total credits to 120
Decrease BSN program to 5 semesters
 PROCESS
What changes in process are needed to obtain the stated results?
Admission Requirements NUR 2.01
Require 46 general education credits within the
given cluster model prior to admission to BSMCON
(BSN and RN-BSN)

BSN - Spring 2018 applicants 95% of the

applicants have 46 or more credits prior to entry

RN-BSN Would increase general education

requirements from 41 to 46 credits prior to entry
 General Education Requirements - ADM 2.07

No prior bachelors degree

Reduce total number of general education credits to 52
Decrease Cluster 2 - Creative Aesthetic to 3 required credits
Require 6 credits of BSMCON general education courses
With a previous bachelor's degree
Keep current requirements and add 6 credits of BSMCON general
education courses

50% BSN students are admitted with a previous bachelors degree

20% RN-BSN students are admitted with a previous bachelors

degree
BSN Curriculum Plan NUR 3.01 & 3.02

Combine Sophomore I and Sophomore II nursing

courses to one semester = 12 credits
Add 6 credits of BSMCON general education
courses to the curriculum plan in the following
Sophomore semester total of 15 credits
Senior I semester total of 16 credits
Total credits reduced to 120
RN-BSN Curriculum Plan NUR 3.01 & 3.02
Maintain total BSMCON total credits (33 credits)
Reduce nursing credits by 6
Add 6 credits of BSMCON general education courses
Students can complete the RN-BSN curriculum in 5
semesters with credit loads at 6-7 total semester
credit hours
Total credits reduced to 120
Academic Concentrations
Provide academic concentrations
that support Bon Secours
mission, vision, and strategic
quality plan.
Offering these academic
concentrations will provide an
added value to our students.
Each concentration would require
~ 12 credits to include a
combination of
Required core courses
General education courses
Nursing Elective(s)
 Recommended Concentrations
Global Health
Ministry
Wellness
Leadership and Management
 Global Health Concentration
Requirements: 12 credits
Global Health course and practicum
NUR 3116 & 4116P = 4 cr
NUR 4215 & NUR 4215P = 4 cr
General education courses = 6 cr.
Service learning
Diversity & inclusion
Literature with focus on regions of service
World religion
Language
Nursing electives
Formation = 1 cr & Reflection = 1 cr
Other?
Ministry Concentration

Requirements: 13-14 credits

Foundation courses = 5-6 cr
NUR 2100 = 2 cr + NUR 3116 = 3 cr
NUR 3140 = 3 cr + NUR 4215 = 3 cr
General education courses = 6 cr
Catholic identity, service learning,
world religion, ethics, diversity &
inclusion
Nursing electives = 2 cr
Study abroad
Spirituality in Nursing
 Wellness
Requirements: 12 credits
Foundation courses = 4 cr
NUR 2102 = 4 cr
NUR 3205 = 4 cr
General education = 6 cr
Well being, behavioral change,
motivation, positive psychology,
well being, service learning
Nursing elective = 2 cr
Motivational interviewing
Leadership & Management
Requirements: 13-14 credits
Foundation courses = 7-8 cr
NUR 3140 3 cr + NUR 4140 5 cr = 8 cr
NUR 4140 4 cr + NUR 4242 = 7 cr
General education = 6 cr
Finance, legal/policy, leadership,
management, project management,
leading change
Nursing elective = 2 cr
Leadership practicum
 General Education Faculty Reporting Structure
General education faculty would directly report to
VP/Provost with delegated responsibility to the Dean of
Finance and Administration
Support of the general education faculty and courses would
be provided by
Associate Dean of Nursing
Course schedule planning process
Faculty file compliance
Collaboration with the Registrar
Course evaluation process
Annual faculty evaluation process
Coordinator of Distance Education and Instructional Design
Course design and delivery support
College Curriculum Committee
 College Curriculum Committee
Purpose: The College Curriculum Committee serve as a
forum to oversee the development, implementation, and
evaluation of the BSMCON general education courses.

The function of the College Curriculum Committee are to:

Develop, implement, and evaluate general education
outcomes.
Evaluate and approve general education courses.
Evaluate and recommend changes in the curriculum
based on the colleges mission and philosophy and
community needs.
Monitor implementation of the curriculum for quality.
 Enrollment Cycle Changes
BSN

Graduates
Soph 1 Soph 2 Jun 1 Jun 2 Sen 1 Sen 2
by Semester

Spring 2018 80 64 64 64 64 64 64

Fall 2018 40 80 64 64 64 64 64

Spring 2019 Fall 2018 40 (S1)

Spring 2019 40 (S1 & S2) 80 64 64 64 64
= 80 total students

Fall 2019 80 80 80 64 64 64

Spring 2020 80 80 80 80 64 64

Fall 2020 80 80 80 80 80 80

Spring 2021 80 80 80 80 80 80

RN-BSN
Do not admit Summer 2018 to allow for required curricular changes
 Tuition & Fees
One Bon Secours (standard tuition)
For Fall 2018 increase tuition by 5%
BSN - $380.00 to $400.00
For Fall 2018 decrease tuition by 15%
RN-BSN - $475.00 to $400.00
General Education courses
One Bon Secours tuition rate - $400
Consider Fees
Current Educational Fee: $85.00 *estimates use this current fee
Consider fee structure per course type
General education, BSN, RN-BSN
Special fees study abroad, specific practicums with travel
Assess the 20% Bon Secours Employee Discount
 One Bon Secours BSN Revenue
Total
Difference of
Revenue for 5% Tuition
Current Structure
Soph 1 Soph 2 Jun 1 Jun 2 Sen 1 Sen 2 BSN Tuition Increase
to Future
and Fees per Difference
Projections
Semester
Spring
2018
$186,240 $178,560 $416,640 $446,400 $446,400 $357,120 $2,031,360 $0 $0
Fall
2018*
$111,600 $186,240 $434,560 $465,600 $403,520 $372,480 $1,974,000 $76,800 -$49,680
Spring
2019
$465,600 $434,560 $465,600 $403,520 $434,560 $2,203,840 $90,880 $180,160
Fall
2019
$582,000 $543,200 $465,600 $403,520 $434,560 $2,428,880 $100,160 $405,200
Spring
2020
$582,000 $543,200 $582,000 $403,520 $434,560 $2,545,280 $104,960 $521,600
Fall
2020
$582,000 $543,200 $582,000 $620,800 $434,560 $2,762,560 $113,920 $738,880
Spring
2021
$582,000 $543,200 $582,000 $620,800 $543,200 $2,871,200 $118,400 $847,520
*Tuition based on "One Bon Secours" rate starting Fall 2018 (5% increase)
Tuition ($400) + Fees ($85) = $485 Indicates semesters with 80
students & initiation of general
education requirement
 One Bon Secours RN-BSN Revenue
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
Fall 2018 RN-BSN
Estimate Revenue Comparison
2017-18 Tuition & Fee 80% of students receive Proposed One Bon
# Students per credit ($560) Bon Secours 20% Secours Tuition & Fee
Course Enrolled per X # Students enrolled employee discount comparison with Fall 2018
Course Credits Course BEFORE discount (tuition only - $465) Enrollment
NUR 3205 4 22 $49,280 $42,592 $42,680
NUR 3206 2 16 $17,920 $15,488 $15,520
NUR 3207 2 11 $12,320 $10,648 $10,670
NUR 3208 1 12 $6,720 $5,808 $5,820
NUR 3240 3 13 $21,840 $18,876 $18,915
NUR 4215 4 15 $33,600 $29,040 $29,100
NUR 4215P 1 13 $7,280 $6,292 $6,305
NUR 4222 3 18 $30,240 $26,136 $26,190
NUR 4230 2 0 $0 $0 $0
NUR 4231 2 4 $4,480 $3,872 $3,880
NUR 4232 2 13 $14,560 $12,584 $12,610
NUR 4240 4 24 $53,760 $46,464 $46,560
NUR 4241 4 21 $47,040 $40,656 $40,740
NUR 4242 3 10 $16,800 $14,520 $14,550
Total 37 192 $315,840 $272,976 $273,540
Difference -$42,864 -$42,300
Relationships
Who would need to be included?
 Internal
Curriculum and Admission Committees
The faculty own the curriculum and admission policies.
Curriculum Committee
AP Committee
Faculty Organization
Administrative Cabinet
General Education reporting structure
Adjunct FTEs
College Curriculum Committee
Tuition and Fee Structure
Resources for BSN expansion
Internal
Leverage strengths, talents, and abilities within
the Bon Secours health system to support
general education courses
External
Approval/Accrediting Agencies

SCHEV
VBON
CCNE
ACICS?
ABHES
Relationship with Current Applicants
BSN
Fall 2018 application is open
A decision about when and how to
communicate to current applicants will need to
occur soon.
We could consider closing the application for a
period of time.
RN-BSN
Do not admit for Summer 2018 to allow for
curricular changes
 Results Summary
Comply with ABHES Upper Level General
Education requirement
Eliminate dual enrollment to prevent
enrollment reporting errors and decrease
workload of multiple departments
Increase revenue
Support Richmond BSN expansion
Provide academic concentrations that support
Bon Secours mission, vision, and SQP
Reduce barriers for students to complete
degree
 Process Summary
Policy Changes admissions & curriculum
Create College Curriculum Committee
Develop reporting and support structure for general
education faculty
Approve the enrollment cycle recommendations
Determine tuition and fees
 Relationship Summary
Engage and collaborate with faculty committees to
consider recommendations
Administrative cabinet to consider
recommendations and provide resources and
support of decisions
Leverage talent and skill within Bon Secours to
create and implement general education courses
Obtain approval from accrediting and approval
agencies
Communicate changes to current and potential
applicants
Discussion