PROPOSAL

for the

BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE

with a major in

PUBLIC SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Submitted toTHE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF

EDUCATIONby

MIAMI DADE COLLEGE SCHOOL OF JUSTICE

OCTOBER 1, 2005 (original submission)

FEBRUARY 15, 2006 (revised submission)

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MIAMI DADE COLLEGEPROPOSAL FOR

BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE in PUBLIC SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Submitted October 1, 2005; Revised February 15, 2006Evaluation Criteria

A. Description of Planning Process and Time Line for Implementation

Section 1007.33, F.S. authorizes the State Board of Education (SBE) to receive proposals from community colleges to offer specified baccalaureate degree programs in their districts to meet local workforce needs through partnerships and/or through direct authority to grant baccalaureate degrees. Per the new approval process adopted by the State Board of Education, Miami Dade College (MDC), a Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Level 2 institution, submits the following request to offer a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Public Safety Management.

The principal goal of the Miami Dade College BAS degree in Public Safety Management is to provide students and public safety practitioners with a seamless, workforce-driven baccalaureate degree. The program will provide a convenient, one-stop opportunity to obtain a combination of a baccalaureate degree and Florida State Certification in Law Enforcement or State Certification in Corrections which would provide immediate employment opportunities.

In the mid-1990’s, Florida criminal justice professionals and industry leaders recognized that the traditional, theory-based learning programs offered by criminal justice training centers were not sufficiently preparing men and women to enter and succeed in the criminal justice profession. The Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) conducted Subject Matter Expert (SME) meetings involving criminal justice personnel from across the State in an attempt to identify alternative learning strategies that would better prepare criminal justice professionals to handle job demands. The SME recommendations, in consultation with Florida Department of Law Enforcement curriculum specialists, resulted in a proposal to create the Curriculum Maintenance System (CMS), a new application-based law enforcement recruit training program.

The CMS training curriculum which was formally implemented in 2004, completely revised the basic law enforcement academy training, focused its learning methodology on applied learning pedagogy to replicate job simulations, and made both short-term and long-term problem-solving skills key elements of the new educational process. The CMS curriculum also incorporated an integral component of a needs assessment and job task analysis that was included to ensure that the new learning strategy was anchored to job requirements and profession needs.

FIU/MDC COLLABORATION:Consequently, based upon industry recommendations, MDC began exploring options to address CJSTC concerns by initiating discussions with Florida International University regarding:

2+2+2 articulation options (high school, community college, and four-year institution) AS to BS Criminal Justice articulation a joint-use criminal justice educational and training facility focused on serving

student needs, and the development of a workforce-based, applied baccalaureate degree.

To implement the recommendations, meetings were conducted between Miami Dade College and Florida International University to discuss the above issues and to propose that FIU utilize MDC’s basic training academies as an internship for their four-year degree students in their final semester. As noted below, the initial meetings occurred during the Spring of 1999 and although FIU Policy and Management Criminal Justice administrative personnel recommended adopting the basic training academy (workforce development) partnership offer, as of February 8, 1999

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(see Meeting Two below), no formal agreements transpired. Copies of correspondence and a list of attendees for each meeting are listed in Appendices 1A-3B).

1. MEETING ONE (MDC-North campus---January 28, 1999)Agenda:

The meeting focused upon establishing a 2+2+2 partnership between MDC and FIU and the creation of a joint-use facility. In addition, discussion ensued regarding incorporating the Miami Dade College basic academy training (workforce development) courses into the FIU internship program as part of the baccalaureate degree to reflect current, applied training strategies necessary to meet law enforcement needs (Appendices 1A-1C, correspondence dated January 29, 1999, from Dr. Castell Bryant, MDC, to Dr. Rosa Jones, FIU).

Result: A partnership with FIU was formed to propose a joint-use facility and in 1999, the Florida Legislature granted MDC $4.2 million for a state-of-the-art building which was constructed and available for use on the MDC North campus in Fall 2003, serving 5,425 Miami Dade College students. (MDC Board item, Appendix 1D) Workforce and community needs have, however, continued to increase and as noted in Table 3, as of 2004-2005, 6,109 students were enrolled in School of Justice programs at Miami Dade College (annual increase of approximately 700 students). Since Fall 2003, Florida International University has requested use of classroom space to offer two academic evening courses each semester at the MDC North campus, Building 9000. Approximately 240-300 FIU students (two classes per semester for two years) have enrolled in upper division FIU Criminal Justice courses.

2. MEETING TWO (MDC North Campus---February 8, 1999)

Agenda:The meeting focused upon incorporating the Miami Dade College basic academy training into the last semester of studies for FIU Bachelor of Science-Criminal Justice students, and a program outline for the MDC/FIU Criminal Justice proposal was distributed. Discussion regarding the projected enrollment, average class size, joint MDC/FIU advising, faculty hiring needs, and additional resources required for adjunct instruction and dedicated student support services took place. In addition, Howard Frank, Acting Director, FIU School of Policy and Management, indicated in his February 8, 1999, memorandum, that FIU concurred with MDC’s “desire…for a “state of the art” facility, including forensic and computer labs” and “would view this an integral part of the new program.” The memorandum endorses the proposal for a “concurrence program” as follows:

“Implementation of the joint proposal is likely to have its share of administrative teething pains. But the enthusiasm of the MDCC participants and our willingness to implement this program bode well for implementation.” (Appendices 2A-2D).

Result:Although no formal agreements were reached during the Spring 1999 FIU/MDC meetings to combine the MDC basic academy training (workforce development) courses with the FIU internship program, MDC continued to independently explore the concept of developing an applied baccalaureate degree in public safety management that combined college credit courses with academy training, culminating in a bachelor’s degree, State certification, and immediate eligibility for employment. After several years of cooperative efforts on various topics, MDC and FIU met again in Spring 2004, to continue discussion regarding criminal justice academic and training issues.

3. MEETING THREE (MDC North Campus----Spring of 2004)

Agenda: The meeting focused upon curricular review to establish an AS to BS articulation agreement between MDC and FIU. Additionally, Director Ron Grimming again suggested that FIU consider incorporating the Miami Dade College academy training courses into the FIU internship program as part of the baccalaureate degree.

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Result:In reference to the AS to BS articulation, MDC presented three Associate of Science programs for articulation review (AS-Criminal Justice Technology, AS-Basic Law Enforcement, and AS-Corrections). FIU agreed only to articulate the AS-Criminal Justice Technology degree which does not include basic academy training (workforce development) courses. To date, the AS to BS Criminal Justice Technology articulation agreement has been implemented (Appendices 3A-3B), but the basic academy training (workforce development) components (AS-Basic Law Enforcement and AS-Corrections) were not approved nor integrated by FIU into an educational model culminating in a workforce-driven baccalaureate degree with State certification.

As previously noted, in 2004, the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) implemented a new, approved, basic academy training (workforce development) curriculum designed to enhance the practical skills and abilities of modern police professionals who need to be equipped to handle the daily practical applications of criminal justice training and education. Consequently, based upon these recommendations, MDC renewed its effort to incorporate the new learning curriculum into a proposed BAS-Public Safety Management program, focused upon specific career and workforce-driven coursework (see additional information in Section B-Analysis of Workforce Needs/Demands for Baccalaureate Programs). Miami Dade College focused the BAS-Public Safety Management proposal on addressing the formal education of public safety professionals by utilizing applied learning techniques, adult learning methodologies, and both short- and long-term problem solving skills. The educational model is designed to utilize and extend this learning philosophy through the baccalaureate level by the implementation of the MDC degree offering.

This CMS model provides opportunities for change in public safety education and training and is designed to provide the following benefits:

ensure that the education and training program has a direct application to job requirements and on-the-job problem-solving capabilities;

provide a guide for responding to and analyzing situations to identify problems, reach reasonable conclusions, take legal actions, and evaluate the effectiveness and ethical considerations of those actions; and

present a method to relate real-life situations to classroom learning that may involve cognitive, social, philosophical, and physical skills.

The proposed MDC public safety workforce baccalaureate degree provides a seamless, one-stop, educational training opportunity for students to receive their baccalaureate degree and State certification.

MDC Contact with South Florida State and Private Universities:In compliance with the State Board of Education Baccalaureate Program Proposal for Community Colleges, MDC communicated with seven local-area four-year State and private colleges and universities its intent to submit a proposal to the State to create a work-force driven baccalaureate degree. Letters of Intent providing information regarding the MDC BAS-Public Safety Management proposal were sent on August 23, 2005, (Appendix 4) from Ron Grimming, Director, Miami Dade College School of Justice, to the following seven South Florida public and private four-year educational institutions:

Barry University Florida Atlantic University Florida International University Nova Southeastern University St. Thomas University Florida Memorial University University of Miami

Two of the seven institutions responded (Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University) as follows:

1. Florida Atlantic University

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o A written response from Dr. Dave Kalinich, Chair, Criminology/Criminal Justice, FAU, to Ron Grimming, Director, MDC School of Justice, on September 9, 2005 (Appendix 4A).

o A written response, dated September 14, 2005, from Ron Grimming, Director, Miami Dade College School of Justice, to Dr. Dave Kalinich, Florida Atlantic University (Appendix 4B). MDC reiterated that in building the program, MDC addressed the General Education skills areas to ensure that the learning objectives were integrated and assessed throughout the Public Safety Management curriculum. Appendix 10 provides specific information regarding the integration and assessment of general education skills areas within the proposed upper division coursework.

o MDC invited the Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Criminology/Criminal Justice department to partner with MDC in its unique public safety proposal. FAU responded in September 15, 2005, that the offer would be forwarded to their internship coordinator for further review, and as of this date, no communication has occurred (Appendix 4C).

2. Florida International Universityo Written responses from Dr. Ray Thomlison, Professor and Dean, School of

Social Work, Policy and Management, FIU. An initial response was received from Dr. Thomlison on October 3, 2005 (after the MDC BAS proposal was submitted to FLDOE), apologizing for the University’s delay in responding to the MDC proposal. (Appendix 5)

o A formal correspondence, dated October 4, 2005, was received from Dr. Thomlison after MDC submitted its original proposal. (Appendix 6A)

o During Fall 2005, Dr. Norma Goonen, MDC Provost for Education, contacted Dr. Mark Rosenberg, former FIU Provost, seeking feedback on the MDC BAS in Public Safety Management proposal. Due to Dr. Rosenberg’s appointment to the Board of Governors, Dr. Goonen met with Dr. Rosa Jones, Vice President for Student Affairs and Undergraduate Education, to discuss the proposal. A response to the meeting was sent December 21, 2005, from Dr. Jones to Dr. Goonen (Appendix 6B).

o A written response from Dr. Norma Goonen, MDC Provost for Education, to Dr. Rosa Jones, Vice President for Student Affairs and Undergraduate Education (Appendix 6C).

The proposed Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Public Safety Management has progressed according to the State Board of Education Baccalaureate Proposal Approval Process and as of September 2005, has been approved by MDC faculty and administrators, Dr. Eduardo Padrón, President of Miami Dade College, and the Miami Dade College Board of Trustees, with a Fall 2006 targeted implementation date.

A Letter of Intent to the Commissioner of Education was submitted on June 10, 2005, and as indicated in the June 14, 2005, response from Chancellor J. David Armstrong, Miami Dade College was granted an extension of October 1, 2005, as an exception to the August 1, 2005, deadline for the Baccalaureate Proposal to be submitted to the Commissioner of DCCWE (Appendix 7). The extension was granted due to the “dissolution of the Council for Education Policy Research and Improvement (CEPRI)”, and the extension date would allow “ample time for the Commissioner and staff to study the proposal and make a recommendation to the SBE for action at its January or February meeting.“ Per State Board of Education guidelines, the attached proposal was submitted by the College President, Dr. Eduardo Padron, to the Commissioner with a copy to the Chancellor of DCCWE by the extended deadline of October 1, 2005, with a request for a collaborative review with the Florida Board of Governors (FBOG), Accountability, Research, and Measurement (ARM), and others as appropriate. Miami Dade College has incorporated the recommended adjustments and will submit the revised copy of the proposal to the Vice Chancellor of DCCWE no later than February 15, 2006, and will await final decision by the State Board of Education. Upon notification of approval, Miami Dade College’s President will sign a

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five-year Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Commissioner. Table 1 includes timeline dates.

Table 1: MDC Estimated Timeline for Baccalaureate in Public Safety Management Degree

DEADLINE/IMPLEMENTATION DATE ACTIVITYFebruary 2006 MDC submits revised proposal to FLDOE for review.

MDC posts anticipated full-time faculty positions (2).March 21, 2006 State submits MDC proposal as agenda item to State Board.April 18, 2006 State Board votes on MDC proposal (MDC College President to

provide presentation).April 2006 MDC commences marketing campaign in the MDC service area and

conducts Town Hall student and community meetings with industry leaders. Marketing media to include billboards, newsprint, and radio.MDC posts job vacancies for part-time faculty positions, administrative staff, support staff, student services, and library positions.

May 2006 MDC contracts with consultant to develop instructional aids, grant research and writing, advertisement and publicity components.MDC completes textbook selection.MDC completes library resource recommendations.MDC orders program equipment, computers, furniture, books, and office and classroom supplies.

June 2006 MDC completes faculty course assignments.MDC orders required text books and library materials.(June 12) MDC conducts New Student Orientation. MDC conducts academic advisement and registration workshops for Summer and Fall.

July 2006 MDC completes hiring of full-time (2) faculty members.MDC completes hiring of part-time faculty (2), administrative staff, support staff, student services, and library positions.

August 2006 MDC offers 1st baccalaureate-level coursework.January 2007 MDC submits application to the Commission on Accreditation for

Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).February 2007 MDC posts vacancy for one full-time and one part-time faculty

position.March 2007 MDC conducts interviews for new faculty positions.

MDC convenes planning committee for CALEA accreditation process.

April 2007 MDC conducts Student Services recruitment/retention activities.May/June 2007 MDC conducts advisement and registration workshops for

Summer/Fall 2007.July 2007 MDC completes faculty hiring.July-December 2007 MDC conducts assessments of BAS program.January 2008 MDC completes CALEA activities.February 2008 MDC posts vacancies for final full-time (1) and part-time (1) faculty

positions.March 2008 MDC conducts interviews for new faculty positions.April 2008 MDC hosts CALEA on-site visit.July 2008 MDC completes faculty hiring.July-December 2008 MDC conducts assessments of BAS program.

MDC completes CALEA accreditation process.

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B. Analysis of Workforce Needs/Demands for Baccalaureate Program

To gauge the interest for the proposed baccalaureate degree, MDC faculty and staff representatives conducted meetings with local and state law enforcement officials, conducted profession and student surveys, and evaluated state and national higher education initiatives. In addition, as stipulated by the Baccalaureate Proposal Approval guidelines, Miami Dade College analyzed data and collaborated with its local workforce development board, economic development councils, and business and industry partners to determine workforce baccalaureate degree needs and demands.

Based upon the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) response to criminal justice administrators’ concerns that the traditional curriculum and learning strategies utilized in the basic training programs were inadequate, criminal justice personnel from across the State identified alternative learning strategies that could better prepare criminal justice professionals to handle job demands. Due to the dynamic nature of the public services professions, it was determined that the change reflect current, modern training in the necessary skills, knowledge, attitudes, and abilities to meet current law enforcement needs. The proposed MDC Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Safety Management degree addresses the proposed curriculum and provides a unique combination of education and specialized career track options and State certifications designed to produce public safety professionals who are immediately employable.

As a result of profession findings, the concept of a workforce-based applied baccalaureate degree program is more critical now than at any other time in public safety education and training. In response to this development, Miami Dade College gathered support for the BAS-Public Safety Management proposal from agency and student surveys, petitions, and letters of support from various industry areas. In September 2005, the Dade County Association of Chiefs of Police voted in favor of endorsing/supporting the Miami Dade College effort to implement a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Public Safety Management. A document, signed by 26 of the 32 (84.34%) local law enforcement agencies in Miami Dade County, stated:

We strongly believe that the BAS in Public Safety Management will provide current and future officers with the requisite education and training skills necessary to function effectively in our challenging careers as law enforcement professionals. (Appendix 8)

In addition to the Association of Chiefs of Police, MDC garnered letters of support from police, security, corrections, government and business organizations as noted in the following excerpts (Appendices 9A-N):

POLICE NEED: Hispanic Police Officers Association, President Miguel Palacios wrote:

As a lieutenant for the Miami Dade Police Department, I fully understand the value of this opportunity as a law enforcement manager. A four-year degree program is a very appealing prospect to our officers. As the President of the Hispanic Police Officers’ Association (HPOA), I can confirm our support of this endeavor which offers advanced education to our members. This degree will enable our members to seek additional salary incentive pay. (Appendix 9A)

On behalf of Chief of Police John F. Timoney of the Miami Police Department (the second largest police department in Southeast Florida, employing approximately 1100 sworn professionals and 400 civilian employees) Assistant Chief of Police, Adam L. Burden, II, wrote:

It is anticipated that our agency will be hiring approximately eight hundred (800) officers during the next 10 years and would give hiring preference to candidates with a 4-year degree. As Chief of the Miami Police Department, I can assure you

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that the Miami Police Department is definitely in favor of initiatives which offer advanced education to law enforcement professionals. Therefore, I support Miami Dade College’s efforts to establish a Baccalaureate of Applied Science (BAS) in Public Safety Management. (Appendix 9B)

On behalf of the Metro-Dade Police Department (the largest police department in Southeast Florida, employing approximately 3000 sworn professionals and 2000 civilian employees), Director Robert Parker wrote:

It is anticipated that our agency will be hiring approximately 160 officers each year during the next several years, and as an agency it would be beneficial to recruit candidates with a four-year degree. (Appendix 9C)

SECURITY PROFESSION NEED: The Director of Safety and Security, Z. Dennis Kalam, of Parkway Regional Medical

Center (PRMC) wrote in response to the MDC proposal:We believe it is an excellent plan and is one that local security managers would strongly support due to the emphasis on higher learning, which is being discussed statewide.…clearly, a four-year degree is an appealing addition to a candidate’s professional portfolio. On behalf of PRMC, I would like to express our appreciation to you and your staff for the diligent efforts being put forth to address the educational needs of our current and future [security] officers. (Appendix 9D)

Major Alan Lamarche, President of the Florida Association of Security Companies (FASCO) wrote:

It is anticipated that Florida [security] agencies will hire thousands of officers during the next 10 years and would give hiring preference to candidates with a four-year degree. ….our members are in favor of initiatives, which offer advanced education to security professionals. ….we support Miami Dade College’s efforts to establish a Baccalaureate of Applied Science (BAS) in Public Safety Management. (Appendix 9E)

CORRECTIONS PROFESSION NEED: Director Charles McRay of the Miami Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department

wrote:This department employs officers who have a multitude of skills and characteristics; clearly, a two-year and/or a four-year degree is an appealing addition to a candidate’s professional portfolio. (Appendix 9F)

GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS ORGANIZATION NEED: City of Hialeah, Mayor Raul Martinez wrote:

Having the proposed four-year degree from Miami Dade College will further enhance the professionalism and credentials of all law enforcement officers in our community. (Appendix 9G)

Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, President Oleathia Kallio wrote:There is a tremendous need within our Community to expand workforce development, training, and educational opportunities. (Appendix 9H)As President of the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce and an employee of a long established business, I am writing to offer my support for Miami Dade College’s Baccalaureate Degree in Public Safety Management.

Miami Neighborhood Enhancement Team, Administrator Wilma Cox wrote:By offering prospective and current law enforcement personnel the opportunity to enhance their education through the offering of a four-year degree in Public Safety Management is a vital step to further professionalizing law enforcement as a career and equips officers with a wider array of strategies to employ in effectively addressing the issues they must confront on a daily basis. …we are delighted to support this new effort. (Appendix 9I)

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Miami Dade Chamber of Commerce, President and CEO William Diggs wrote:It is with great pleasure that the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce fully lends its support to the Miami Dade College application to offer a four-year degree program in Public Safety Management. The College is very instrumental in satisfying this community’s workforce training needs. Most of the law enforcement personnel currently employed in Miami-Dade County as well as its neighboring communities have received training at Miami Dade College. With the national movement towards homeland security, we fully support the College’s initiative. (Appendix 9J)

Florida Power and Light Company, Accounts Manager Victor Muniz wrote:This proposal in turn provides a more efficient response to the critical health and safety needs of our communities.I wholeheartedly support the College’s outstanding efforts to enhance the educational and training credentials of law enforcement professionals in our community. (Appendix 9K)

Hialeah Chamber of Commerce, President/CEO Daniel Hernandez wrote:As President of the Hialeah Chamber of Commerce & Industries, and a long-standing business owner, I am writing to express my full support for Miami Dade College’s Bachelor degree in Public Safety Management. I believe business owners would benefit greatly in myriad ways from this degree offering. (Appendix 9L)

Miami Dade County Public Schools, Superintendent Rudolph F. Crew, Ed.D., wrote:Specifically, our educational systems seek to provide quality education and training to all students and prepare them to effectively enter the world of work. As such, I am pleased to know that the College continues to exhibit its desire to adhere to this mission and to further its efforts by providing workforce education to our students, and expanding hands-on, practitioner-based courses to meet this important need within our community. (Appendix 9M)

SURVEYS: In addition to the profession endorsements and letters of support, Miami Dade College conducted profession and student surveys to determine the interest in and demand for a baccalaureate degree in Public Safety Management in the South Florida region.

PROFESSION SURVEYS: A survey of 32 South Florida public safety managers was conducted in May 2005, and yielded

17 responses (53.1%) with the following results: 16 of the 17 respondents (94%) stated that they would give hiring preference to

candidates possessing a bachelor’s degree in Public Safety Management. 16 of the 17 respondents (94%) indicated that a bachelor’s degree was an important

criterion for career advancement within their agencies.

STUDENT SURVEYS: As noted in Table 2, MDC School of Justice enrollment has increased 68% since 2000-2001 (3635 to 6109 students in 2004-2005) which reflects student demand and potential candidates for the Miami Dade College’s proposed BAS degree program in Public Safety Management.

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Table 2: School Of Justice Program 5-Year Enrollment at MDC (Potential Candidates for the BAS degree)

School of Justice Program 2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005Dual-Enrollment

High School 25 30 36 43 51

Associate in Arts & Associate in Science 1100 1320 1584 1900 2200

Law Enforcement Training Academy 270 324 389 467 560

Corrections Training Academy 240 288 346 415 498

In-Service & Career Development 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800

Annual Totals 3635 4162 4755 5425 6109

In addition to profession demands, the proposed program is also driven by proven student demand as indicated in the following two surveys of MDC students enrolled in the academic degree programs and trainees in the basic police and corrections training academies. Both students and trainees indicate strong support for and significant interest in the creation of the baccalaureate degree in Public Safety Management at Miami Dade College.

w A 2005 survey distributed to 101 Criminal Justice degree-seeking students enrolled at Miami Dade College’s North Campus reveals that of the academic degree seeking students surveyed, 84% (85 students) indicated that they would be interested in the Baccalaureate degree in Public Safety Management (Table 3).

Table 3: Baccalaureate Degree Interest -- Criminal Justice Degree-Seeking StudentsQuestions Yes NoAre you planning to complete a two-year degree at Miami Dade College? 97% 3%

Do you plan to complete a four-year degree in the future?92% 8%

Are you planning to major in Public Safety?84% 16%

Do your future career plans involve some type of Public Safety work? (i.e., police, corrections, courts, parole/probation, law, juvenile counseling, management, etc.)? 90% 10%

If Miami Dade College were to offer a Baccalaureate degree in Public Safety, would you be interested? 84% 16%

w In addition, a similar 2005 survey was distributed to 123 trainees in the Miami Dade College Basic Law Enforcement and Corrections Training Academies at the MDC North Campus. As noted in Table 4, data reveal that of the basic training recruits surveyed, 70% (86 students) indicated that they would be interested in the baccalaureate degree in Public Safety Management.

Table 4: Baccalaureate Degree Interest -- Basic Law Enforcement and

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Corrections Training Academies StudentsQuestions Yes No

Are you planning to complete a two-year degree at Miami Dade College 65% 35%Do you plan to complete a four-year degree in the future? 78% 22%Are you planning to major in Public Safety? 64% 36%Do your future career plans involve some type of Public Safety work? (i.e., police, corrections, courts, parole/probation, law, juvenile counseling, management, etc.)? 98% 2%

If Miami Dade College were to offer a Baccalaureate degree in Public Safety, would you be interested? 70% 30%

It is anticipated that based upon current student surveys and agency interest level as indicated in the letters of support (Appendix 9), approximately 68 students would enroll in the baccalaureate program at Miami Dade College. Based upon the number of students currently served at the MDC School of Justice, however, the enrollment is projected to grow significantly during the next 5 to 10 year period upon program implementation. Table 5 provides a 5-year enrollment projection for the BAS-Public Safety Management degree.

Table 5: Projected 5-year student enrollment in MDC’s BAS - Public Safety Management

2005-20060

2006-200768

2007-2008136

2008-2009143

2009-2010150

EMPLOYMENT DEMAND:Public safety management professionals provide the critical infrastructure necessary for economic development in South Florida and as noted above, local and state officials have expressed interest in graduates of the proposed Bachelor of Applied Science program and students have indicated an interest in the proposal. The Targeted Occupational List for Region 23 (which includes Miami-Dade County) identifies public safety professions such as police, probation, and corrections as workforce development entities for job growth. In addition, positions such as Corrections Officer, Law Enforcement Officer, Private Security Officer, and civilian positions such as Juvenile Justice Specialist, Case Manager, and Gang Prevention Specialist are identified as high-wage and high-demand occupations. Typically, demand for graduates is most often determined by governmental personnel who have ultimate responsibility for public safety matters and the Miami Police Department (MPD) employs 1,100 sworn personnel, and the Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) employs 3,000 sworn personnel. Approximately 6,000 sworn personnel are employed within the areas of public safety by Miami- Dade County as a whole. Consequently, the 98% placement rate of MDC Basic Training Academy graduates (2003-2004) indicates that local employers hire MDC graduates.

Employer demand for personnel with baccalaureate degrees has increased steadily among local, state, and federal public safety agencies throughout the years and has exceeded the supply for the past five years. The Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation’s Employment Forecast ranks Local Government second in industries gaining the most new jobs for Workforce Growth. Based upon hiring projections of public safety agencies in South Florida, regional data reveal that approximately 7,000 new officers will be hired over the next ten years. The proposed MDC Bachelor of Applied Science program will contribute significantly to meeting workforce needs in the service region and Statewide. Table 6 reflects that currently 20.5 % of sworn public safety personnel in Florida have obtained a baccalaureate degree. A potential statewide pool of 70,581 (77.3%) officers who have a high school diploma or Associate of Arts degree are possible candidates for a BAS degree for career and promotional opportunities.

Table 6: Florida Public Safety Personnel Educational Level

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Officers’ Educational Level Number ofSworn Officers

Percentage

High School 59,370 65.0%Associate in Arts 11,211 12.3%Bachelor’s degree 18,710 20.5%Master’s degree 1,858 2.0%Ph.D. 183 0.2%

Total 91,332 100%(FDLE, Criminal Justice Professionalism Program, State of Florida officer statistics, May, 2005).

Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS, 2003) and the 2003-2004 Targeted Occupational List both indicate that employment growth is expected to rise throughout the decade and employment of local, state, and federal police officers, detectives, and special agents is expected to increase throughout the United States. The U.S. Department of Labor predicts that by 2010 there will be more than a 29% increase in the demand for various public safety professionals.

“Employment of police officers and detectives is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2012. A more security-conscious society and concern about drug-related crimes should contribute to the increasing demand for police services.”

“Competition should remain keen for higher paying jobs with State and Federal agencies and police departments in more affluent areas. Opportunities will be better in local and special police departments, especially in departments within urban communities, where the crime rate is relatively high. For public-service related employment, applicants with college training in police science, military police experience, or both should have the best opportunities.”

“Employment of probation officers and correctional treatment specialists is projected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through 2012, as additional officers are hired to supervise and control a growing inmate population. The adoption of mandatory sentencing guidelines calling for longer sentences and reduced parole for inmates will continue to spur demand for correctional officers. In addition to openings due to growth, many openings will be created by replacement needs, especially openings due to the large number of these workers who are expected to retire over the 2002-12 projection period.”

The U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2004-05)

In addition to employment growth, the need to replace workers who retire, transfer to other occupations, or stop working for other reasons, will be the source of significant job openings. It is anticipated that by 2010, approximately 7% (4,200) of the State of Florida sworn police personnel will retire as a result of DROP (FDLE, 2003), necessitating the replacement of these police personnel with an educated workforce prepared to meet the challenges of the State’s future public safety needs. If current workforce trends continue, it is anticipated that the demand will be considerably higher as indicated by local agency responses to the MDC Public Safety survey, indicating a hiring preference as well as career enhancement and promotional development for those possessing a Bachelor’s degree.

Regarding the importance of the degree offering, no other program that is currently available in the South Florida area provides for the seamless approach to education and training as exhibited in the Miami Dade College proposal. Specifically, no other college or university offers students the opportunity to obtain the combination of an Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, and State Law Enforcement or Corrections Certification, which qualifies students for immediate employment possibilities. Most traditional, university baccalaureate degrees concentrate on theoretical

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coursework, yet none of the local public or private universities (i.e., Barry, FIU, FAU, Nova, St. Thomas, Florida Memorial University, and University of Miami) combines classroom learning with practical, hands-on, job-readiness training in the comprehensive manner needed for today’s public safety professional as does the Miami Dade College BAS proposal.

SOUTH FLORIDA STATE AND PRIVATE UNIVERSITY PRODUCTION:As indicated in Table 7, the review of data from seven public and private institutions in the South Florida area indicates that 513 public safety-related baccalaureate degree students graduated from South Florida four-year institutions during the 2004-2005 academic year (data obtained from the Florida SUS Facts and Figures http://www.flbog.org/factbook/pivot_table.asp and IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, national data collection system):

Table 7: South Florida Public Safety-Related Baccalaureate Degrees Annually AwardedINSTITUTION NUMBER OF PUBLIC SAFETY-RELATED

BACCALAUREATE DEGREES GRANTED 2004-2005

Florida International University 240Florida Atlantic University 221Florida Memorial College 36St. Thomas University 16 TOTAL 513

Based upon South Florida local, state, and federal public safety management hiring projections, regional data reveal that approximately 7,000 new professionals will be hired over the next ten years. Assuming that university production rates remain constant and that 100% of public safety-related degree graduates pursue careers in public safety management fields, the 5,130 (over 10 years) graduates constitute a deficiency of approximately 1,900 candidates over a 10 year period.

PUBLIC SAFETY BACCALAUREATE DEGREE DEMAND:A National Institute of Justice survey (2003) indicates three significant findings:

the demand for local, state, and federal public safety positions is expected to increase throughout the decade and beyond

state probation officer requisites include a baccalaureate degree at entry level most federal law enforcement positions in public safety require a minimum of a

bachelor’s degree.Based on the above findings, the MDC School of Justice seeks to address the workforce need in the Miami-Dade area by the development of a workforce-driven BAS degree in Public Safety Management.

In addition to improving qualifications for entering workforce personnel, a review of public safety agencies’ promotional policies indicates that agencies traditionally promote from within their own ranks. Therefore, employees seeking advancement are well aware that completing their respective associate degree, and subsequently their baccalaureate degree, will boost promotional chances for advancement in the field. Moreover, studies indicate a positive relationship between education and ethical conduct in the field of law enforcement.

A Florida study showed that law enforcement professionals with a college education were 12.5 times more likely to make ethically sound decisions than their counterparts with less than 2 years of higher education.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission found that law enforcement professionals with less than 2 years of college were 4 times more likely than law enforcement professionals with 2 years or more of college to face disciplinary action by the Commission.

Consequently, in recognition of the positive impact of education, many public safety agencies pay all or part of the tuition expenses associated with progress toward completion of a degree in the

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criminal justice field (e.g., Miami-Dade Police Department, Miami Police Department, and Coral Gables Police Department).

Additionally, public safety is represented by a cluster of about 20 high-growth occupations. The Region 23 projections indicate approximately 10,400 employees will be needed by 2011 in all Public Service occupations. This projection is a composite of local, state, and federal positions (i.e., police officers, corrections officers, security officers, FBI agents, DEA agents, and ATF agents) which are projected to be hired by 2011 to fill critical employment vacancies. Based upon profession surveys of current and future positions, it is anticipated that a baccalaureate degree will be a requisite hiring preference for entry-level, middle, and senior management positions.

Graduates of Miami Dade College’s School of Justice programs are often recruited and employed by local, state, and federal public safety agencies. Relative to educational requisites of public safety professionals employed in state and federal law enforcement agencies, 2005 data of entry level and promotional candidates document that the following local, State, and Federal agencies require a baccalaureate degree for entry level or promotional consideration:

Local:Miami Dade Police Department requires:

a Baccalaureate degree to qualify for all appointed ranks (Major and above) High school education with 3 years in rank or Associate degree with 2.5 years

in rank or a Baccalaureate degree and 2 years in rank to be eligible for promotion to the rank of Police Sergeant

In addition to area local agencies, a website review of other areas reflect educational requisites such as:

a Baccalaureate degree to be eligible for the rank of Police Officer. Individuals with an Associate degree may substitute one year of education for two years of experience up to a maximum of two years

12 years time in grade or 8 years time in grade plus an Associate degree or four years time in grade plus a Baccalaureate degree to be eligible for promotion to the rank of Police Sergeant

one year time in grade plus a Baccalaureate degree to be eligible for promotion to the rank of Police Lieutenant.

State:Florida Department of Corrections requires:

a Baccalaureate degree required for Correctional Probation Officers Florida Highway Patrol requires:

a Baccalaureate degree to be eligible for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant or above

Federal:Federal agencies (i.e., FBI, DEA, ICE, CIA, and U.S. Marshals Service) require:

a Baccalaureate degree for entry-level placement

As listed above, a bachelor’s degree is a requisite condition of employment for most federal officer positions. A review of the following agency websites lists the educational requirements: (www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs)

FBI: “Applicants must possess a four-year degree from a college or university accredited by one of the regional or national institutional associations recognized by the United States Secretary of Education.”

DEA: “Successful candidates possess a college degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.95 or better. Additional consideration will be given to those individuals who have degrees in special skill areas: criminal justice/police science or related disciplines.”

AFT: “A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.” US Postal Service: “Candidates with a bachelor’s degree…must have two years of full-

time work experience.” US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): “You must have a Bachelor’s degree

or at least 3 years of general work experience.”

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US State Department: “Applicants must hold at the time of appointment at least the equivalent of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited US college or university.”

Based upon the above educational requirements, the MDC baccalaureate degree proposal is designed to satisfy the federal requirements and to provide a seamless blend of academic knowledge and application-based principles crucial for modern, public safety professionals. As opposed to the current theoretically and philosophically based educational degree offerings in the South Florida area, the MDC proposal is designed to meet the needs of future local, state, and federal public safety practitioners.

MDC conducted telephone surveys with federal agencies in January 2006, which provided national hiring data. As indicated in Table 8, federal agencies anticipate hiring approximately 1250-1450 agents nationally in 2007. Although the agencies that were surveyed could not provide specific South Florida hiring data, it is estimated that in order to meet the current demand for graduates, federal agencies which have affiliate branches in South Florida (FBI, DEA, ATF, Customs, and US Department of State), will seek qualified candidates from the South Florida region.

Table 8: Telephone Survey of Federal Agencies (January 2006)1. WILL A BACHELOR’S DEGREE SATISFY YOUR AGENCY’S EDUCATIONAL HIRING REQUIREMENT?

AGENCY RESPONSEFBI YesSecret Service YesATF YesTSA No (Indication was given that a Bachelor’s degree is

not a hiring requirement at this time. It is, however, a requirement for promotion.)

2. How many agents do you anticipate hiring nationally next year?AGENCY RESPONSE

FBI 800-1000Secret Service 100ATF 150TSA 200 TOTAL 1250-1450

3. How many agents do you anticipate hiring nationally in the next five years?AGENCY RESPONSE

FBI 3000-5000Secret Service 1000ATF 1000TSA 2000

4. Does your agency recruit employees from other parts of the state and country for positions in South Florida?

AGENCY RESPONSEFBI YesSecret Service YesATF YesTSA Yes

In addition to agency-established educational requirements, the Florida Police Chiefs’ Association and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission have both passed resolutions supporting legislation that mandates an Associate’s degree or higher-level degree for entry-level law enforcement positions. Employers in public

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safety agencies are seeking candidates at both entry-level and promotional levels who have college education.

The Advisory Committee of the School of Justice, consisting of the region’s public safety managers, also recognizes the importance of higher education and has requested that the School of Justice pursue initiatives that would result in a Public Safety four-year degree offering for recruits in the Basic Law Enforcement and Corrections Training Academies. Miami Dade College received thirty (30) letters of support and endorsement from 26 South Florida Police Chiefs and four (4) public safety agency representatives (Miami Dade County State Attorney’s Office, Miami Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation Department, Florida Association of Security Companies (FASCO), and Parkway Regional Medical Center). All indicated support and recommended that Miami Dade College design and implement a four-year degree in Public Safety Management stating it would be “beneficial to their agencies.” Appendix 8 provides a listing of all agencies supporting the proposal and a sample of individual letters (Appendix 9). A combination of police chiefs and public safety agency administrators representing area agencies employed a total of 1,058 new officers who graduated from Miami Dade College in 2004-2005. Also, according to the National Institute of Justice website, demand for local, state, and federal law enforcement positions is expected to increase over the next five years.

The workforce preference of hiring applicants with post-secondary education, coupled with workforce needs, has resulted in the Miami Dade College’s School of Justice enrollment growth of 68% since 2000-2001 (Table 2). These students are potential candidates for the proposed BAS degree.

As stipulated, Miami Dade College has explored alternatives to provide access to the identified workforce baccalaureate degrees by ensuring collaboration with the state-mandated AS to BS Criminal Justice Articulation Agreement. In addition, the 2003 construction of the joint-use facility (Miami Dade College and Florida International University) on the Miami Dade College North campus expanded the accessibility of facilities for students seeking a baccalaureate degree. Based upon enrollment growth and present educational needs, however, the existing program supply has not satisfactorily met the identified needs of the community. Consequently, MDC is seeking authorization to offer the BAS Public Safety Management degree program. The BAS-Public Safety Management degree proposal aligns the workforce’s education with the skills required. The need demonstrates that an area of critical concern exists, as well as a significant shortage of well-educated, highly-trained public safety personnel to meet the demands of the complex, challenging, and ever-changing public safety profession.

C. Alignment with K-20 Goals and Strategic Imperatives

Mission:The Florida Department of Education K-20 Strategic Plan states:

Mission: Increase the proficiency of all students within one seamless, efficient system, by allowing them the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills through learning opportunities and research valued by students, parents, and communities.

The Miami Dade College BAS-Public Safety Management proposal aligns with the FLDOE Mission Statement by providing a seamless, workforce-driven baccalaureate degree. The proposed program utilizes the K-20 System educational resources by incorporating opportunities for students from 11th grade (Dual Enrollment) through a four-year, practitioner-based baccalaureate degree.

Goals:The Miami Dade College BAS-Public Safety Management proposal aligns with the appropriate Florida Department of Education Goals established by the Legislature in SB 1162 as follows:

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1. Highest Student Achievement: The proposed program encourages high student achievement and performance at all levels and consistently applies academic and training standards as required by SACS and the Florida State Certification in Law Enforcement and the Florida State Certification in Corrections. MDC will not terminate any existing Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree as a result of the BAS proposal and the AA and AS degrees will be aligned with the proposed BAS degree.

2. Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access:a. The proposed BAS effectively utilizes all education resources of the K-20 system.

Current Florida policy allows for any course in the State Common Course Numbering System (SCNS), with the exception of remedial and Physical Education skills courses, to be offered as dual enrollment. Consequently, the educational and training opportunity may begin as early as 11th grade (Dual Enrollment), continuing through the first two years of college and ending with receipt of a BAS degree in Public Safety Management. Students will receive the full range of articulation and transfer rights guaranteed by the Florida Common Course Numbering and Statewide Articulation agreements. The proposed BAS degree streamlines the educational process for the non-traditional practitioner student to obtain an Associate’s degree, Baccalaureate degree, State Certification in Law Enforcement or Corrections, as well as immediate employment possibilities.

b. The proposed BAS combines the theoretical with practitioner-based courses and is designed to provide the student with job-readiness skills and certification, which no other institution currently offers anywhere in the State of Florida. Although MDC and FIU have an articulation agreement regarding AS degree transferability, the State articulation agreement is restricted to the traditional AS degree and does not include college credit for state certification courses (i.e., 840 hours of training for law enforcement certification; 560 hours of training for corrections certification) and neighboring colleges and universities do not offer specialized career tracks provided for in the MDC proposal (i.e., crime scene, emergency management, parole and probation, and security.) The neighboring institutions (FIU, UM, FAU, Nova, Barry, Florida Memorial, and St. Thomas) offer the more traditional, theoretical courses but do not offer career-specific, workforce-driven courses, and certification programs critical for today’s public safety professional.

3. Skilled Workforce and Economic Development: Miami Dade College currently serves a significant number of females as noted in Table 9 (62% College-wide; 70% AS-Criminal Justice) and minority students (65.7% College-wide Hispanic; 40.8% AS-Criminal Justice Hispanic and 20.3% College-wide African-American; 51.7% AS-Criminal Justice African-American). Table 9 provides information regarding Miami Dade College’s female and minority enrollment and demographics for Miami-Dade County and its municipal police agencies (Miami-Dade County Planning and Zoning Report, 2004; Florida Department of Law Enforcement, 2003) and as noted in Table 9, Miami Dade College can significantly contribute to meeting the diversified workforce needs of the community and agencies in the service region. In addition, Miami Dade College graduates more minority students than any other institution of higher education in the nation. Consequently, in addition to meeting the needs of the community as a whole, the MDC proposed program will provide agencies with a large pool of diverse baccalaureate degree candidates who will be prepared for positions in local, state, and federal public safety agencies. The MDC proposed program will effectively offer a comprehensive approach to public safety education and training by combining a BAS degree with State certification and career coursework options. The proposed Miami Dade College model will provide the South Florida community with a seamless approach to education, training, certification, and employment.

Table 9: MDC and Miami-Dade County and Police Agency Demographics Gender/Ethnicity Miami Dade Associate in Miami-Dade Miami Dade

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College Enrollment Fall

2004

Science Criminal Justice

Enrollment Fall 2004

County Municipal

Police Agencies

County Demographics,

2004

Female 62% 70% 20% 49%African-American 20.3% 51.7% 20% 21%Hispanic 65.7% 40.8% 45% 61%Caucasian 11% 7.5% 35% 18%

4. Quality, Efficient Services: In addition to the above demographics, Miami-Dade County has one of the poorest populations in the country and according to 2000 Census figures, the City of Miami is the poorest city in America. The current student population at Miami Dade College reflects this statistic: fifty-nine percent (59%) of the College’s students are at the poverty level by federal standards and 31% are below the poverty level, with 81% of first time in college (FTIC) students academically under-prepared (MDC FACT Book). Consequently, MDC is in a unique position to meet the challenges of increasing rates of learning and completion at all levels. For these students to achieve their career goals, many take advantage of affordable programs. Table 12 provides cost comparatives reflecting affordability of MDC programs.

The proposed BAS-Public Safety Management degree provides for quality, efficient services by combining the administration of the program into existing services. The enrollment processes will be integrated into Miami Dade College’s approach to student support services and all applications for admissions and registration services will be processed by the existing systems within the College’s Office of the Registrar/ Admissions. Admission requirements will conform to established MDC policy and Florida statutes and rules (Appendix 13: Four-Year Advising Planning Sheet). Students will be able to submit all documents required for admissions and be able to register at all eight campuses through the Miami Dade College website.

The integration of theory and application at the baccalaureate degree level will afford graduates of the program the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform successfully in entry-level positions, as middle managers, as well as supervisory roles in public safety agencies. The expressed need for additional education in public safety provides a unique opportunity for Miami Dade College. The proposed BAS program is designed to promote and enhance career, economic, and workforce development and Miami Dade College is poised to play an increasingly important role in boosting the quality of life for many South Florida residents, as well as augmenting the economic rewards of community businesses.

Imperatives:In addition to aligning with the Florida Department of Education K-20 Mission and Goal statements, the Miami Dade College BAS-Public Safety Management degree proposal is designed to align with the Strategic Plan Imperatives as follows:

1. Increase the Supply of Highly Qualified K-12 Instructors. Although the BAS-Public Safety Management degree proposal is designed to provide alignment with the training and skill requirements requested by the public safety management profession and not with K-12 instruction, the public safety system does, however, employ a cadre of educators, professors, and trainers who teach at the high school, college, university, and academy training levels throughout the United States and abroad. Providing a degree program which blends theory-based knowledge with practical, applied learning techniques will enhance the knowledge, skills, and abilities of effective educators. MDC public safety management professionals will continue to be active, contributing members of local and State committees.

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2. Set, Align, and Apply Academic Curricular and Testing Standards. Students will be required to meet all baccalaureate admission standards, including foreign language and CLAST requirements, and minimum grade point averages. For all requisite State of Florida basic training hours (840 for police; 560 for corrections), CJSTC requires a mandatory pass rate of 80% or above in all areas of study, and students must complete all academic and tactical hours of the program and successfully pass the State Certification examination. MDC will align course requirements with profession needs and standards, and will conduct program reviews as stipulated by MDC policies.

3. Improve Student Rates of Learning. The proposed BAS in Public Safety Management degree will address this imperative by developing and implementing plans to annually increase the percentage of students who successfully meet CJSTC basic training standards, annually increase the number of students who obtain State certification, annually increase the percentage of students admitted to upper division public safety coursework, and annually increase the percentage of baccalaureate degree students who earn a degree.

4. Improve the Quality of Instructional Leadership. As noted in Imperative 1, the intent of the proposed BAS-Public Safety Management degree proposal is to provide students and public safety practitioners with a seamless, workforce-driven baccalaureate degree option, rather than preparing students for professions involving instructional leadership. The proposed BAS-Public Safety Management degree program is designed to provide graduates with a combination of classroom knowledge and practical, job-readiness, applied strategies that may consequently impact the quality of leadership within the profession.

5. Increase the Quantity and Improve the Quality of Education Options. The proposed BAS-Public Safety Management degree increases the educational options for prospective students within the region by providing the opportunity for a workforce-driven degree that blends the baccalaureate degree with State certification, providing the graduate with the skills and abilities to handle the duties and responsibilities of the profession. MDC will maintain an annual data base of program graduates and quality improvement will occur through the program review and accreditation processes.

6. Align Workforce Education Programs with Skill Requirements of the New Economy. In 2004, the CJSTC adopted a new learning curriculum to enhance the practical skills and abilities of modern public safety professionals. The proposed BAS-Public Safety Management curriculum has incorporated the new curriculum into the proposal and focuses on specific career and workforce-driven coursework, which aligns with the training and skill requirements requested by the profession. The MDC School of Justice administrators meet quarterly with advisory committees to review programs and processes, evaluate curriculum content and program revisions, and ensure that educational training needs are met.

7. Align Financial Resources with Performance. MDC will provide advisory committees with information regarding accountability measures and processes. Recruitment and retention of students will be monitored to ensure that student training and educational needs are met. The annual budget process and the five-year program review process ensure that resources address program performance.

8. Coordinate Efforts to Improve Higher Student Learning. MDC will continue to utilize its existing articulation and access plans and will facilitate new agreements as appropriate. Academic student advising will be coordinated to ensure that students progress toward baccalaureate degree completion in a timely manner.

D. Academic Content and Curriculum

The proposed Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Public Safety Management will be housed within the School of Justice at Miami Dade College. For all career track options, it is a 120 credit hour program incorporating lower and upper division coursework which includes the required 36 credits of general education that integrate the learning objectives (Oral Communication, Written Communication, and Critical Thinking) throughout the curriculum (Appendix 10), foundation

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courses (Appendix 11), core courses, and a specialized career track selected from ten available options (Appendix 12). The curriculum was developed utilizing extensive input from criminal justice faculty, college administrators, and workforce experts to ensure that students acquire up to date job-relevant abilities, skills, and content to maximize their success in the pubic safety profession. The curriculum is designed to create highly trained, well educated, and employable public safety professionals (Appendix 12). Consideration has been given to ensure that the proposed program incorporates a clear scope and sequence of core coursework thereby allowing for a seamless transition as illustrated in Figure 1.

Figure 1

The Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Public Safety Management proposal was developed based on the 2004 Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission’s (CJSTC) new learning curriculum. The CJSTC recommendations were incorporated into the proposed BAS-Public Safety Management degree to focus upon specific career and workforce-driven coursework culminating in a timely, modern response to training today’s criminal justice professionals. The specific concentration of workforce-based options of the proposed Bachelor of Applied Science program is designed to merge the traditional, theory-oriented classroom approach with a hands-on, scenario-based training that is consistent with the new criminal justice standards and training course objective requirements. The proposed BAS provides students the opportunity to tailor and create a program of study culminating in a baccalaureate degree and State certification in public safety management. This curricular structure increases the number of courses within the discipline. Rather than replicating the traditional, theoretical learning modules that have dominated criminal justice academic settings since 1967, the proposed MDC curriculum focuses its learning methodology on applied learning to replicate job simulations and offers a one-stop, comprehensive, seamless approach to higher education not presently offered in South Florida. Currently, no other four-year public or private institution in the area has been approved to offer the State-mandated Basic Law Enforcement or Corrections Training Academy curriculum. The Miami Dade College BAS proposal merges the practical and experiential internships for students seeking job opportunities in the public safety arena. The proposed BAS incorporates courses selected, designed, and developed for each career track and are consistent with the knowledge base required for current and future public safety professionals.

The proposal has been designed with a high degree of flexibility, allowing students to enter at various points, including Dual Enrollment (high school 11th grade), freshman or transfer entry or upon completion of an AS, AAS, or AA degree from a regionally accredited institution. A four-year advising plan was developed to provide students an example of the proposed plan of study (Appendix 13). During their senior year, Miami Dade College students may choose one of the following specialized career track options as listed in Table 10:

TABLE 10: Career Track Options with Sample Career Paths

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Core (30)Specialized Career Options (15)

Non-discipline electives (9)

General Education

(36)

Foundation (30)

Option Number/Title

Course Requirements Sample Career Paths

1. Law Enforcement

CCJ 4450 Criminal Justice AdministrationCCJ 4239 Advanced Criminal Investigations CJE 3115 Police and Society CJE 4310 Police Administration CCJ 4651 Drugs and Crime

Federal agent (FBI, DEA, US Customs, USMarshals, US Secret Service, TSA)

2. Corrections CCJ 4300 Correctional TheoryCCJ 4311 Contemporary Issues and Trends in CorrectionsCCJ 4678 Race, Gender, Ethnicity, and CrimeCJC 4310 Corrections, Administration and LawCJC 4350 Correctional Operations

State or County Corrections Officer in a jail or prison setting

3. Probation and Parole

CJL 4514 Criminal SentencingCCJ 4163 Advanced Probation and ParoleCJC 4015 Corrections Legal SystemCCJ 4311 Contemporary Issues and Trends in Corrections CCJ 4300 Correctional Theory

State or Federal Parole or Probation Officer

4. Security and Loss Prevention

CJT 4843 Risk ManagementCCJ 4803 Private InvestigationsCJT 4850 Hospital Security ManagementCJT 4842 Special Security ProblemsCJT 4804 Security Administration

Security Manager in the private sector (hotels, restaurants, hospitals)

5. Emergency Management

DSC 4214 Catastrophic Event Response ManagementDSC 4011 Domestic and International TerrorismFFP 4821 Integrated Emergency Management Planning SystemsFFP 4880 Public Policy in Emergency ManagementDSC 4210 Emergency Planning and Security Measures

Airport Security Screener or Manager; Emergency Operations Center; Department of Homeland Security

6. Crime Scene CJT 4XXX Modern Fingerprint TechnologyCJT 4112 Crime Scene SafetyCJT 4122 Advanced Crime Scene TechnologyCJT 4120 Advanced Crime Scene InvestigationsCLT 4131 Criminal Evidence

Crime Scene Investigator, Technician, or Analyst

7. Internship Program – Field Placement

CCJ 4941 Internship Program/Field Placement Entry-level positions with local, state, or federal public safety agencies (i.e. FBI, DEA, U.S. Customs, U.S. Marshals, Secret Service, TSA)

8. Internship Program – Basic Police Academy

CCJ 4942 Basic Police Academy Certified Police Officer in the State of Florida

9. Internship Program – Basic Corrections Academy

CCJ 4943 Basic Corrections Academy Certified County or State Corrections Officer

10. Generic Electives

CCJ 4641 Organized CrimeCJC 4163 Advanced Probation and ParoleDSC 4012 TerrorismCCJ 4239 Advanced Criminal InvestigationsCCE 3115 Police and Society

Entry-level position in local police agencies

PrerequisitesThe Miami Dade College BAS in Public Safety Management degree conforms to all state statutes and rules, including the completion of 36 credits of general education and CLAST, addresses the SACS Accreditation Criteria (3.3.1 and 3.4.1) for student learning assessments and the Florida general education standards (Florida Rule 6A.10.030), and is offered in a flexible, non-traditional format. Although there are no State-mandated Common Prerequisites, Florida community college students are encouraged to complete the AA-Criminal Justice Administration or AS-Criminal Justice Technology degree. The proposed BAS incorporates the AA and AS lower division coursework as the foundation for the baccalaureate program and MDC is in compliance

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with State of Florida Articulation Agreements regarding transferability. Transcripts from students transferring from out-of-state institutions will be evaluated on individual basis per established MDC policy. Descriptions for upper division Public Safety Management courses are available in Appendix 11.

Standards of the field Public safety employers have communicated their requirements and specialty areas for discipline-specific coursework, and the standards of the public safety profession relative to education and training will be maintained. Specifically, for all requisite State of Florida basic training hours (840 for police; 560 for corrections), students will complete all academic and tactical hours of the program, complete successfully (80% or above) all module exams, and pass the State Certification examination.

InternshipsThe Miami Dade College BAS proposal offers a one-stop, comprehensive, seamless approach to education and training which is not available in South Florida. Currently, no four-year public or private institution in the South Florida area has been approved to offer the State-mandated Basic Law Enforcement or Corrections Training Academy curriculum. Miami Dade College has the unique distinction of being approved by the State of Florida to offer these State-approved certifications and the MDC proposal integrates the practical and experiential internships for students seeking job opportunities in the public safety area. As noted in Table 10, Options 7, 8, and 9 provide the following:

w Option 7: CCJ 4941-Field Internship, is designed to place students in a local, state, or federal agency (i.e., FBI, DEA, ICE, U.S. Marshals Service, etc.) during their senior year.

w Option 8: CCJ 4942—Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy, is the State-mandated 840 hour curriculum, which includes fourteen (14) modules of instruction, comprehensive scenario-based training, and State certification which provides the opportunity for immediate employment as a certified law enforcement officer.

w Option 9: CCJ 4943—Basic Corrections Training Academy, is the State-mandated 560 hour curriculum, which includes 12 modules of instruction, comprehensive scenario-based training, and State certification which provides the opportunity for immediate employment as a certified corrections officer.

A four-year Curriculum Guide listed in Appendix 12 provides information regarding the proposed Bachelor in Applied Science in Public Safety Management degree, the total number of credit hours (120 semester hours), the proposed program CIP code (43.9999), general education requirements (36 semester hours), and sequenced course of study. As noted, the proposed curriculum does not exceed 120 semester hours and will not seek limited access status. Miami Dade College is in compliance with the Florida Common Course Prerequisites Manual and State Course Numbering System (SCNS) standards. All State of Florida Articulation Agreements will be preserved and State certification guidelines met.

For the past 45 years, Miami Dade College has adhered to its fundamental mission which is “to provide accessible, affordable, high-quality education by keeping the learner’s needs at the center of decision-making and working in partnership with its dynamic multicultural community.“ To that end, Miami Dade College is mindful of its students’ educational needs, as well as challenging work-related schedules; as such, the College offers training and educational programs from 7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. and on weekends, to ensure accessibility to programs fundamentally designed for sworn public safety personnel. Additionally, the College’s history of varied delivery systems will be incorporated into the proposed BAS degree offering.

Miami Dade College has established several “satellite training centers” which include the Miami Police Department, North Miami Beach Police Department, and the Miami Dade County Corrections Training Bureau. These sites provide a learning environment in which officers may participate in academic and training courses without having to leave their respective agencies,

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demonstrating Miami Dade College’s commitment to “educate and train” in a manner most convenient and most suitable for its clientele.

Graduation requirements for the BAS – Public Safety Management degree will include a minimum of 120 semester hours in specified coursework (refer to the Four-Year Curriculum Guide in Appendix 12), a minimum overall grade point average of 2.0, successful completion of State certification requirements as applicable, and a minimum of 33 semester hours of upper division coursework. In addition, other services, such as those provided by the MDC Office of Institutional Research will be utilized to provide data for Workforce Development, federal and state reporting requirements, performance-based funding, testing and curriculum evaluation, enrollment projections and enrollment monitoring, accountability and outcomes assessment, and assisting the coordination of faculty, chairperson, and supervisor evaluations. The proposed BAS – Public Safety Management degree will be accredited by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and, upon program implementation, will seek accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). As with all programs at Miami Dade College, the Institutional Research office will oversee the collection of enrollment data, completions and other performance measurement data for the purpose of state and accreditation agency reporting for the BAS degree program.

In regard to specific learning outcomes, Florida Statute 1001.03 [13] requires a “cyclic review of postsecondary academic programs” to “document how individual academic programs are achieving stated student learning and program objectives”. SACS guidelines place responsibility on an institution for reviewing its programs.

3.3.1 The institution identifies expected outcomes for its educational programs and its administrative and educational support services; assesses whether it achieves these outcomes; and provides evidence of improvement based on analysis or those results.

3.4.1 The institution demonstrates that each educational program for which academic credit is awarded (a) is approved by the faculty and administration, and (b) establishes and evaluates program and learning outcomes.

3.4.12 The institution places primary responsibility for the content, quality, and effectiveness of its curriculum with its faculty.

3.5.1 The institution identifies college-level competencies within the general education core and provides evidence that graduates have attained those competencies.

The MDC program review process described in Appendix 14 meets the guidelines outlined in MDC’s mission, vision, and values, Florida state statutes, and SACS accreditation criteria.

F. Assessment of Current and Anticipated Resources to Deliver the Program

For each category listed below, information regarding current available resources and required resources for the BAS-Public Safety Management degree is provided and is also referenced in the Estimated Timeline for the MDC Baccalaureate in Public Safety Management Degree (Table 1). Table 11 provides a summary chart of Current and Anticipated Resources to Deliver the Program.

Library Volumes: The MDC North Campus Library has an estimated book collection of 2,000 items in the subject area of Criminal Justice and related subject areas such as law and psychology, in addition to social science subjects such as domestic violence and others. These items are approximately 70% retrospective and 30% current (from 2000 to the present), which is consistent with the current North campus book collection. To update this existing collection, equip the book collection to meet four-year degree program requirements, and to add new titles in the relevant curricular areas, it will be necessary to select, catalog and process 10,000 new titles. As noted in Table 1, librarians, faculty, and administrators will work together during May and July 2006 to

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develop and implement a collection development plan based on the specific curriculum of the proposed four-year BAS-Public Safety Management program.

Library Serials: The Periodicals print collection is limited. There are presently 4 titles: Corrections Today, FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, Police Chief, and Police Journal. The Library does, however, have access to the Criminal Justice Periodicals Index, which covers a wide variety of criminal justice topics, including corrections, administration, law enforcement, social work, industrial security, drug rehabilitation, and criminal and family law. There is full text for about 50 journals. It is estimated that to support the four year degree program in Criminal Justice, additional online and print resources will be needed. Fifty new titles will be required as well as the enhancement of electronic resources. It will be necessary to add multi-media resources to support faculty in the classroom and is included in the budget proposal (Appendix 16).

Space: (Classroom, teaching laboratory, office, and any other type of space that is necessary for the proposed program):

o General Facilities: The facilities to be utilized as part of the MDC BAS-Public Safety Management degree program are of appropriate quality. Classrooms are state-of-the-art, equipped with advanced technology features for utilization of modern learning techniques. Minor modifications to classrooms may be necessary to accommodate lab and scenario training components.

o Building 8000 on the MDC North Campus which contains 11 classrooms and one multi-media lab currently incorporates Police, Corrections, and Security training and will also be utilized for the proposed BAS program.

o Building 9000 which contains seven classrooms and one computer lab is the current and proposed location for public safety academic and in-service course offerings.

o Library Space: To house the increased book collection, an additional 16 Book Ranges, with 30 shelves per unit, will be needed. The multi-media items and the periodicals electronic and print resources will fit in the current facilities.

Equipment:o Due to the technical and operational components of the BAS program, additional

instructional equipment will be obtained according to the Estimated Timeline (Table 1). Such items will include crime scene processing apparatus, computerized tactical training simulator, table-top exercise and scenario-based training equipment, and other specialized training materials (i.e., protective clothing, respirators).

o The computer laboratory will be utilized to support academic courses requiring computer technology. As the program expands, classes will be offered at other MDC campuses. Each Miami Dade College campus provides students access to a centralized computer courtyard with free Internet access, which can be utilized by students for class assignments and research projects.

Internship sites o A critical feature of the BAS degree in Public Safety Management is the

internship. The proposed MDC BAS proposal offers a variety of internships for students seeking placement in local, state or federal public safety agencies, as well as for students seeking state law enforcement or corrections certification. Specifically, the following options are available to students:

o Option 7: CCJ 4941 – Field Internship, is designed to place students in a local, state or federal agency during their senior year. Students may choose a local, state, or federal agency in which to participate in the internship program. Such agencies may include local police departments, FHP, FBI, DEA, ICE, TSA, FEMA, US Marshal Service, US Secret Service, and FDLE. The MDC School of

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Justice currently has established relationships with these entities and is positioned to meet program needs.

o Option 8: CCJ 4942 – Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy, is the state-mandated 840 hour curriculum required for Florida certification. The internship is located at the MDC-North Campus School of Justice.

o Option 9: CCJ 4943 – Basic Corrections Training Academy, is the state-mandated 560 hour curriculum required for Florida certification. The internship is located at the MDC-North Campus School of Justice.

Other key resources, as applicableo Faculty: Miami Dade College policy and SACS criteria require that all faculty

teaching undergraduate courses that transfer and/or are part of a baccalaureate program have a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline and hold at least a master’s degree. The proposed BAS degree program strictly adheres to this policy and Miami Dade College has a well-credentialed core of faculty within its School of Justice for the proposed BAS degree program. Fifty percent of the core faculty in the program hold a terminal degree and it is expected that more than 25% of the discipline course hours in the major will be taught by faculty with a terminal degree in the discipline. As noted in Appendix 15, all School of Justice core faculty are also involved in the law enforcement profession.

Miami Dade College requires a formal screening process for faculty positions. Screening committees composed of faculty and administrators are charged with specifying the discipline and teaching criteria, interviewing, and recommending candidates. In accordance with SACS guidelines, faculty applicants must present academic transcripts and other documentation verifying the required academic preparation and credentials in order to be considered for appointment. The Dean of Academic Affairs reviews and approves all documents.

Faculty members at Miami Dade College are expected to maintain professional development as part of their contractual obligation, requirements for continuing contract, and faculty advancement in academic rank. The professional development of faculty at the College is an ongoing and dynamic activity designed to emphasize and support faculty as professionals and scholars, ensure teaching excellence, and enhance the learning process. Professional development activities are supported through graduate tuition reimbursement and tuition reduction agreements with local universities. Furthermore, the College Training and Development Program offers faculty a variety of workshops, seminars, and symposia throughout the year. School of Justice faculty remain current and active in their discipline through their participation in a variety of professional development conferences, meetings, state and national committees and task forces, and workshops. Several faculty members and administrators regularly attend the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Commission meetings, and Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) meetings to remain current in the field of public safety.

o Additional Faculty/Staffing Needs: To select, process, and catalog the book collection, it will be necessary to hire a part-time librarian (hiring process to be completed July 2006 per Estimated Timeline [Table 1], with subject expertise in the Criminal Justice area, to work with the Criminal Justice faculty and administration to select the new library and multi-media materials. As noted in the following budget materials, MDC has also projected the need for additional lab assistants, one manager, one support staff position, and a total of four (4) full-time and eight (8) part-time faculty for the BAS program.

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Table 11: Summary of Current and Anticipated Resources to Deliver the Program

CURRENT RESOURCES ANTICIPATED ADDITIONAL RESOURCES REQUIRED

LIBRARY VOLUMES 2,000 Criminal Justice & related subject areas 10,000 new titles

LIBRARY SERIALS 50 Journals4 Periodicals

50 new titles and enhancement of electronic resources

SPACE

General Facilities: All of are appropriate quality Building 8000 = 11 Classrooms 1 Multi-Media Lab Building 9000 = 7 Classrooms 1 Computer Lab

General Facilities: Minor modifications to classrooms to

accommodate lab & scenario training components

Library Space: Multi-Media Stations, Periodicals, and

Electronic & Print Resources fit in current facility

Library Space: Additional 16 Book Ranges, with 30 shelves

per unit

EQUIPMENT Centralized computer courtyards at each MDC Campus with free Internet access

Additional Instructional Equipment: Crime Scene Processing Apparatus Computerized Tactical Training Simulators Table Top Exercise and Scenario- Based

Training Equipment Specialized training materials such as

protective clothing and respirators

INTERNSHIP SITES

Field Internships: MDC has established relationships with the DEA, FBI, FEMA, FDLE, FHP, ICE, TSA, US Marshal Service, & US Secret Service

Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy – MDC Campus

Basic Corrections Training Academy MDC Campus

No additional resources required

PERSONNEL

Faculty: Full-Time Core = 8 Part-Time Core = 8 Adjunct = 22

Faculty: Full-Time Core = 4 Part-Time Core = 8

Other: 300 Professional Law Enforcement

Trainers

Other: Lab Assistants = 1 Manager = 1 Support Staff = 1

ACCREDITATION SACS – Level 2 Institution Florida Department of Law Enforcement,

Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission

Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA)

G. Proposed Enrollment, Performance, and Budget Plans

The attached Florida Community College System Baccalaureate Degree Grants Enrollment, Performance and Budget Plan provides a five-year overview of projected costs for the BAS degree program implementation (Appendix 16). Cost projections include a 3% cost of living adjustment through years one through five, where applicable.

Planned Student EnrollmentProjected program enrollment for the 2006-2007 Fiscal Year is 68 students and is expected to grow steadily through the 2009-2010 fiscal year, reaching 150 students by the fifth year of the program (Table 5). Upper division student credit hours generated is projected at 1,680

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in the 2006-2007 period, and is expected to increase to 3,750 credits by the 2009-2010 year. Likewise, upper division student FTE is projected to increase from 56 to 125 FTE during the same time period. Projections are based upon an average of 75% of MDC AA/AS degree criminal justice students enrolling in the programs on an annual basis, and an expected 5% increase in program enrollment in FY 2008-2009 and FY 2009-2010.

Planned Performance Based upon student enrollment projections, it is anticipated that in FY 2007-2008 the program will graduate 20 students, with 35 students receiving degrees in 2008-2009, and 45 students receiving degrees in FY 2009-2010. It is anticipated that there will be a 100% placement rate for each fiscal year, with salary projections ranging from $39,253 for FY 2007-2008 graduates, and increasing to $41,644 for FY 2009-2010 graduates.

Actual, Estimated and Projected Program Expenditure (See Appendix 16) Instructional

Regarding projected expenditures, two new full-time faculty will be needed in the first year of program implementation. Additionally, it is projected that four adjunct faculty will be required during the first year.

As the program develops and grows, it is anticipated that two additional full-time faculty (total of four) will be needed and four additional adjunct faculty (total of eight) will be needed by the third year of program implementation. All full-time and adjunct faculty will meet or exceed the instructional requisite classification for SACS baccalaureate degree certification.

Full-time faculty salaries and fringe benefits are estimated at $163,800 in FY 2006-2007, and will increase incrementally as additional faculty are added to the program. By FY 2009-2010, full-time faculty salaries and benefits are estimated at $357,978.

Part-time faculty salaries and fringe are projected to be $43,826 in FY 2006-2007, and increase to $87,652 in FY 2009-2010, as positions increase from 4 part-time faculty to 8 part-time faculty during that period to accommodate program growth.

Beginning in FY 2007-2008, lab assistants will be required to support 4th year student enrollment in various lab-related courses. Projected salaries for the lab assistants are $9,450 dollars annually in each successive year of the program through FY 2009-2010.

Operating ExpensesRegarding operational expenses, Miami Dade College anticipates the following budgetary requirements for academic administration: One manager and one support staff position will be needed to coordinate and

assist in the administration of the degree offering. Standard office supplies and materials. A travel budget will be established to provide faculty and staff the opportunity

to attend professional development conferences and training. Office communication technology will be required to support the daily

operations of the program. A part-time librarian, who will provide library and resource center information to

students, will be required. Projected cost for the librarian is $21,000 in FY 2006-2007, increasing to $22,947 in FY 2009-2010.

A full-time student services advisor will also be necessary to assist and advise students with degree requirements and career opportunities. The projected expense for the student services position is $35,000 in FY 2006-2007, increasing to $38,245 by FY 2009-2010.

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Professional services costs are estimated at $30,000 in FY 2005-2006 and increasing in FY 2006-2007, and 2007-2008, before reducing in the final two years of the proposed program. Professional services funds will be utilized for consulting services to assist in the development of curriculum, laboratories, instructional aids, and grant related research and writing. Professional consultants will also be used to create advertisement and publicity for the program.

MDC will seek accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), a national non-profit organization that provides accreditation to law enforcement agencies and criminal justice education and training centers throughout the United States. The benefits of CALEA accreditation include external validation, with greater accountability within the educational institution, recognition of professional excellence, educational institution certification as meeting all technical standards established by competent authorities, and quality program enhancement. The components of accreditation for public safety training and education include 182 standards that are incorporated into the following categories:

1. Instructional Systems 2. Recruitment and Selection3. Program Development4. Student Welfare5. Organization6. Human Resources7. Training Support8. Certification9. Direction and Authority

To achieve accreditation, instructional systems, programs, policies, and procedures are evaluated by a team of national criminal justice education and training experts who conduct on-site assessments to determine whether applicants meet required national standards. The five phases of the accreditation process include:

1. Application2. Self-Assessment3. On-site Assessment4. Commission Review5. Maintaining Compliance and Reaccreditation

It is projected that accreditation costs will be $22,000 in FY 2006-2007 and $22,000 in FY 2007-2008. The requested funds include application and consulting fees, travel, lodging, per diem for the assessment team, and travel for MDC personnel to attend CALEA meetings. It is anticipated that the accreditation process will commence during the 2006-2007 fiscal year and will be achieved in the 2007-2008 fiscal year period.

Support services expenses for the program which include janitorial services, are estimated at $12,500 in FY 2006-2007, and increasing 3% annually to $13,659 by FY 2009-2010.

Capital OutlayRelative to capital outlay needs, the proposed budget includes all necessary office equipment in the form of desks, tables, chairs, work stations, and file cabinets. Additionally, some minor facilities modifications will be necessary to accommodate the program and modify existing structures including the development of state-of-the-art public safety laboratories. Funds are budgeted for required communications and technological equipment in the form of specialized programmatic computer software/ hardware equipment. Although the College has a library/resource center, additional funding is required to update texts, periodicals, and upper-division level resource material.

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As related to funds requested for library resources, it is anticipated that $50,000 will be required in FY 2006-2007, to begin establishing a modern public safety management library consisting of updated upper division text books, new periodicals, and an electronic library of resource materials. An additional $40,000 will be needed in FY 2007-2008, to continue development of library resource materials. In FY 2008-2009, expenses will be reduced to $30,000, and will continue to decline in FY 2009-2010, as library resources reach a maintenance level.

In FY 2006-2007, it will be necessary to purchase $9,500 in computers for the manager, faculty, and staff members who will support the BAS program. In FY 2007-2008, an additional $2,400 in equipment will be necessary as additional staff is hired. Information technology expenses are expected to decline in FY 2008-2009, and resources beyond 2009-2010 will be required to refresh and update equipment as necessary as the program continues to grow and develop.

Other equipment purchases, including high-liability training equipment to support the internship programs, will be required. These purchases will not be necessary until FY 2008-2009, inasmuch as student eligibility for internships will not exist until the final semester of the BAS program. Total projected expenses for this equipment are $45,305 for FY 2008-2009.

Some facilities renovation will be required to create scenario training rooms and crime scene processing capability for students. Initial expenses will occur in FY 2006-2007 ($12,200), with the majority of expenses developing in the FY 2007-2008 ($76,740), and FY 2008-2009 ($51,160).

Nature of Expenditures The vast majority of expenditures, as reflected in the attached budget plan work sheet (Appendix 16), will be recurring expenses. The non-recurring expenses will consist of facilities renovation, information technology equipment, and other equipment purchases.

Sources of Funds Relative to program tuition, as noted in Table 12, the 2005-2006 cost per credit hour at Miami Dade College is $60.84, which is less than the average State university undergraduate cost of $103.71. Therefore, Miami Dade College will be able to provide the BAS degree in Public Safety Management in a more cost-effective manner than similar programs offered at State universities.

Table 12: Comparison of Tuition Costs

INSTITUTIONCOST PER

CREDIT HOUR(2005-2006)

15 HOURCREDIT TUITION

TOTAL ESTIMATED TUITION COST FORFOUR-YEAR DEGREE

Florida State University $101.00 $1515.00 $12,120.00

Florida International University $102.08 $1,531.20 $12,249.60

University of Florida $103.12 $1,546.80 $12,374.40

Florida Atlantic University $108.64 $1,629.60 $13,036.80

Florida Memorial University $421.00 $6,315.00 $50,520.00

St. Thomas University $595.00 $ 8,925.00 $71,400.00

Barry University $660.00 $11,215.00 $79,200.00

University of Miami $1,208.00 $14,510.00 $144,960.00

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Miami Dade College $60.84 $912.60 $7,296.00

The majority of revenue for the BAS in Public Safety Management degree will come from baccalaureate degree grants from the state. The remaining program funding source will be student fees, projected to increase by 5 percent per credit annually. Table 13 compares revenue sources by fiscal year:

Table 13: Comparison of Revenue Sources by Fiscal YearFISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010Baccalaureate Grants from State -0- $211,624 $427,027 $449,701 $472,181

Student fees N/A $107,318 $227,367 $251,399 $277,275

In 2009-2010, when stable enrollment and graduation rates are reached and non-recurring start-up funding has been completed, State Funds will represent 63 percent of the required funding or $3,777 per FTE.

For additional information, please refer to the attached Enrollment, Performance, and Budget Plan. (Appendix 16)

H. Accreditation Plan

As noted in Table 1, Miami Dade College plans to implement the proposed Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Public Safety Management in a timely and effective manner. On June 24, 2004, Miami Dade College received accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), Commission on Colleges as a Level 2 institution to offer and award the Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Science Education, Secondary Mathematics Education, and in Exceptional Student Education. The College has notified SACS of its intent to propose a new baccalaureate degree program. Additional notification will be submitted, if required, pending approval of the BAS proposal by the State of Florida Department of Education.

The School of Justice is currently accredited and regulated by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and upon approval of the BAS program, will seek accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). CALEA grants accreditation to public safety training and educational institutions that meet nationally established standards in public safety education and training.

I. Plan of Action in Case of Program Termination

Miami Dade College will adhere to the stipulations as mandated by the State Board of Education regarding its monitoring of the program implementation through annual reviews. All educational programs at MDC are reviewed on a five-year cycle (Appendix 14) and follow established operational procedures for college-wide evaluation. Following this process, MDC develops program recommendations to continue, modify, or “sunset” specific programs. This same procedure would be followed in case of program termination. Program termination procedures would ensure that the program remain open and provide “train-out” options to allow students currently enrolled to complete graduation requirements. MDC academic programs are to be reviewed on a five year cycle. Each program review will address five areas:

1. Program goals and rationale2. Outcomes assessment3. Program resources and support4. Program strengths/opportunities for improvement

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5. Program viability

Proposal Implementation

Implementation is planned for Fall 2006 and upon State Board of Education approval of the proposed Miami Dade College BAS in Public Safety Management program, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) will be developed listing the criteria for initial release of funds, and for continuing program approval as stipulated by the State. Upon approval, the MOA will be signed by the respective institutional President and the Commissioner on behalf of the SBE.

Funding, as determined by the Commissioner, approved by the SBE, and specified in the MOA, will be released upon receipt of the signed MOA, all required budget forms, and an initial status report to the Commissioner based upon the criteria provided.

Terms and Conditions of Program Continuation

As indicated in the current Miami Dade College Program Review Policy (Appendix 14), MDC will adhere to all requirements as stipulated in the MOA. MDC values a systematic approach to decision making and assessment of program effectiveness and is in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.03 (13) regarding a cyclic review of post-secondary academic programs. MDC will provide data required by the Chancellor of Community Colleges and Workforce Education and the Chancellor, Board of Governors, and revisions to budget information (such as FTE, faculty hires, etc.), as appropriate.

Miami Dade College understands that continued developmental and operational funding will be based upon performance specified in annual reports and dependent on Legislative funding. Once the program is established, continued funding will be provided via the upper-division funding model approved by the Legislature.

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1. Office of Institutional Research, Miami Dade College Student Profile data, 2004.

2. Survey of Criminal Justice degree seeking students at Miami Dade College, January 2005.

3. Survey of Law Enforcement and Correctional Officer Trainees at Miami Dade College, January 2005.

4. Survey of Miami Dade County Law Enforcement and Corrections Agencies, May 2005.

5. 2004-2005 Occupational Outlook Handbook, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor.

6. www.fdle.state.fl.us

7. www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij

8. www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs

9. Criminal Justice Professionalism Program, State of Florida, May 2005.

10. MDC School of Justice, Department Survey of Basic Training Graduates, 2003-2004.

11. Targeted Occupational List, Region 23, 2003.

12. Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation’s Employment Forecast, 2003.

13. Survey of South Florida Police Chiefs, 2005.

14. OPPAGA Report, April 20, 2005.

15. MDC FACT Book 2004-2005.

16. Miami Dade County Planning and Zoning Report, 2004.

17. Florida SUS Facts and Figures http://www.flbog.org/factbook/pivot_table.asp

18. IPEDS http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/

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