Fontbonne University, BBA, BA, BA, BS, MBA, MM (Off-site at multiple locations)
Off-site Delivery Proposal of an Existing Program (Form OS)
Sponsoring Institution (s): Fontbonne University
Program Title:
OPTIONS Bachelors of Business Administration
OPTIONS Bachelors of Corporate Communications
OPTIONS Bachelors of Organizational Studies
OPTIONS Sports and Entertainment Management
OPTIONS Masters of Business Administration
OPTIONS Masters of Management
Degree/Certificate:
OPTIONS Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA)
OPTIONS Bachelors of Corporate Communications (BA)
OPTIONS Bachelors of Organizational Studies (BA)
OPTIONS Sports and Entertainment Management (BS)
OPTIONS Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
OPTIONS Masters of Management (MM)
Institution Granting Degree: Fontbonne University
Delivery Site(s):
SSM St. Joseph Health Care Center, 300 Capital Drive, St. Charles, MO 63301
SSM DePaul Health Center 2302 DePaul Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044
SSM Health Care Corporate Offices, 477 N. Lindbergh, St. Louis, MO 63141
SSM St. Mary’s Health Center, 6420 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO 63117
Mode of Program Delivery: On-site at -
SSM St. Joseph Health Care Center, 300 Capital Drive, St. Charles, MO 63301
SSM DePaul Health Center 2302 DePaul Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044
SSM Health Care Corporate Offices, 477 N. Lindbergh, St. Louis, MO 63141
SSM St. Mary’s Health Center, 6420 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO 63117
Geographic Location of Student Access:
SSM St. Joseph Health Care Center, 300 Capital Drive, St. Charles, MO 63301
SSM Health Care Corporate Offices, 477 N. Lindbergh, St. Louis, MO 63141
SSM St. Mary’s Health Center, 6420 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO 63117
CIP Classification:
OPTIONS Bachelors of Business Administration - 52.0201
OPTIONS Bachelors of Corporate Communications - 09.0901
OPTIONS Bachelors of Organizational Studies - 52.1003
OPTIONS Sports and Entertainment Management - 52.9999
OPTIONS Masters of Business Administration - 52.0201
OPTIONS Masters of Management - 52.1099
Implementation Date: Spring 2008
Cooperative Partners: None
AUTHORIZATION
Nancy H. Blattner, Ph.D., Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs
Jerry M. Bladdick, M.S., Associate Vice President for Graduate & Adult Enrollment , 314.719.3670
Need:
Student Demand:
We currently offer our Masters of Management at the SSM Health Center, 1015 Corporate Square Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63132 and have seen an interest from the SSM community to expand to other SSM locations. Therefore, at the request of SSM we are planning on offering our OPTIONS undergraduate and graduate business degrees at locations of their choice.
Student Enrollment Projections (Form SE)
Year |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
Full Time |
30 |
40 |
60 |
70 |
90 |
Part Time |
10 |
20 |
30 |
40 |
50 |
Total |
40 |
60 |
90 |
110 |
140 |
Will enrollment be capped in the future? The need for an enrollment cap is not anticipated.
Market Demand:
All OPTIONS programs are designed for working adults seeking to further career opportunities in business related occupations.According to the U.S. department of labor, employment in Professional and Business Services will increase 27.8 percent over a ten-year period ending in 2014. Fontbonne OPTIONS will provide the opportunity for SSM health care providers to advance professionally by earning a degree from an accredited university.
Societal Need: Given the needs and demands of the SSM Health Care to continue upgrading and enhancing their academic and professional development, Fontbonne University degree programs provide additional value to the SSM community.
Methodology used to determine "B" and "C" above:
The methodology used to evaluate the offering of our existing OPTIONS undergraduate and graduate business programs at SSM Health Care sites considered both data relevant to estimating market demand, societal need, the needs of SSM Health Care as a provider of health care services and the mission of Fontbonne University. Quantitative data were drawn primarily from publicly available databases, including those compiled by the U.S. Department of Labor. Qualitatively, discussions were held with SSM Health Care, prospective students, the faculty, staff, and executive administration of Fontbonne University, and the larger higher education academic community to ascertain the approval of important internal and external stakeholders. Conclusions favorable to the offering of our OPTIONS undergraduate and graduate business programs at SSM Health Care locations in the St. Louis area are supported by analyses of the data collected and are consistent with Fontbonne’s mission, “to meet the needs of the community.”
Duplication and Collaboration:
Although there are other institutions within the metropolitan area which offer undergraduate and graduate business programs, no institution of high learning is meeting the specific needs of SSM and their Catholic-based mission. In addition, no institution of higher learning is specifically offering a lock-step, cohort based, accelerated degree format in these areas. Curriculum and instruction methods of the OPTIONS program uniquely separate these degree offerings from those offered by other institutions. Furthermore, the unique benefits and features of this program extend beyond the classroom; i.e. the full student service and support aspect of the OPTIONS program which is dedicated to adult students only.
Financial Projections (for public institutions only): Not Applicable
Program Characteristics and Performance Goals (Form PG):
Institution Name: Fontbonne University
Program Name:
OPTIONS Bachelors of Business Administration
OPTIONS Bachelors of Corporate Communications
OPTIONS Bachelors of Organizational Studies
OPTIONS Sports and Entertainment Management
OPTIONS Masters of Business Administration
OPTIONS Masters of Management
Student Preparation:
No special procedures or student qualifications will apply to these locations; all procedures are in line with that off the Clayton campus.
Faculty Characteristics:
No special requirements will be assigned to full time or part time faculty that are different from the Clayton campus. All faculty members will hold no less than a Masters degree – many will have professional work-related experience in the field they teach.
Enrollment Projections:
Please refer to Form SE in section 2.A.i. The FTE after five years for the OPTIONS programs offered at these locations is expected to be 96. We expect that 64% of our enrollment will be full time students.
Student and Program Outcomes:
Student and Program outcomes will be measured in the same manner as the Clayton campus.
Program Accreditation:
Fontbonne University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association for Colleges and Schools. There is no special program accreditation planned at this time. If the University does seek additional or special accreditation, such request will be made from the entire University not a specific program or location.
Alumni and Employer Survey:
Fontbonne University surveys its graduating students every semester to determine the satisfaction of graduates with their studies at Fontbonne University. Expected satisfaction rates of both the alumni and employer surveys will mirror those conducted at the Clayton campus.
Quality Assurance for Off-Site Programs:
Fontbonne University has successfully managed over the years a number of off-site locations. To that end, the University has established and independent, yet structured academic management team that oversees the academic functions of these locations.
General Oversight:
These sites will be managed from the same models which have worked for Fontbonne University in the past. This will include at first, at least one full time academic advisor and one full time staff person that moves from site to site to meet the personal, educational and professional needs of the student body. These individuals will meet weekly with the OPTIONS management team at the Clayton campus to ensure the quality control measures are in place and that institutional policies and procedures are followed. Office space is provided at the new site locations and at the main campus.
Faculty Qualifications:
Faculty qualifications at these locations will match the high standards that are in place at the Clayton campus. Fontbonne University will continue to recruit faculty members with the same credentials as those faculty members currently teaching in the OPTIONS program. The University, as in the past, will place full time faculty when possible at these new locations. Demand, current and future teaching loads and the type of courses being taught, along with the degrees being taught, will further determine the usage and percent of full time faculty teaching at these locations.
Support Services:
The age of technology has significantly improved the manner in which Fontbonne University is able to service our on-campus Clayton based student body and that of our off-campus student population. This included the academic support services, the financial aid process and library services. While modern technology has aided Fontbonne University with student services, there remains a need for the institution to continue personal contact and services; with that in mind, Fontbonne University will continue to blend technology with personal, one-on-one service that our students have come to expect. In the area of academic services, one-on-one academic advising will continue. Text book purchases will continue to be delivered to the classroom. Financial aid services will continue to be available at the Clayton campus with intermittent classroom or site visit from the financial aid personnel. Recruitment efforts will continue to be hosted from the Clayton campus with specific and targeted recruitment practices taking place on-site at these new locations. These personal contacts and services will mirror those that take place on the Clayton campus. The long history and practice of off-site locations have prepared Fontbonne University well for these additional sites.
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