**UNIVERSITY OF AKRON**

**OHIO BOARD OF REGENTS**

30 E. Broad St., 36th FL, Columbus, Ohio 43266-0417

\(614\) 466-6000 Fax: (614) 466-5966

**APPLICATION FOR A NEW DEGREE PROGRAM:**

**B.S. in Emergency Management**

**in the**

**Community and Technical College**

**of**

**The University of Akron**

I.  **Nature of Request**

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A.  **Title of New Degree Program: [Emergency Management ]{.underline}**

> 2+2 Baccalaureate Degree program

B.  **Location of the proposed program**

> Main Campus, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio

II. **Objectives for the Proposed Program**

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A.  **The general and specific educational objectives of the program:**

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1.  To prepare students for career employment in emergency management,
    fire protection, law enforcement, and environmental health and
    safety in both the public and private industrial sectors. Students
    will also be prepared for careers in non-profit organizations which
    activate response in disasters such as the American Red Cross and
    Salvation Army.

2.  To provide quality education in the advances made in the emerging
    field of emergency management.

3.  To ensure students are knowledgeable of the cutting edge changes in
    policies and procedures related to the preparedness for, response
    to, and mitigation of disasters.

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B.  **The Bachelor of Science Degree will help achieve the goals and
    objectives of The University of Akron's role and mission.**

> The University of Akron is a Metropolitan University, serving the
> greater Akron area. The program in Emergency Management Technology is
> expected to draw full and part time, in-service students from the
> broader metropolitan area as well as from around the State of Ohio.
> The University of Akron offers comprehensive programs of instruction
> from associate through doctoral levels. This program would provide a
> bridge and serve an area not currently available. Students pursuing an
> associate degree in Fire Protection currently have only one option for
> a Bachelors degree in a 2+2 format Technical Education, which does not
> serve the professional development and future employment needs of the
> students. The Bachelors in Emergency Management would provide a
> relevant degree that leads to employment and promotion in a variety of
> areas: local and state government, industry and business, and
> non-profit organizations.
>
> This program directly addresses three of the five Strategic Directions
> of the University's Strategic Directions:
>
> *I. Attract and retain a higher quality and more diverse student
> body.* A number of the entering students will be older than the
> traditional mix. They are more mature students who value education and
> are generally of a high quality. This is an ideal degree for graduates
> from a number of regional two-year colleges.
>
> *III. Increase student retention and progress toward completion of
> their academic program.* Currently many graduates of Associate Degree
> programs who intend to pursue four year degrees do not continue their
> studies because of their interest in specialized area of employment.
> The University could better retain these students through a
> professional program providing knowledge and skills necessary in a
> growing area of employment.
>
> *V. Cultivate scholarly and creative activities that are recognized
> regionally, nationally, and internationally.* Currently, faculty at
> the University of Akron have national and international recognition in
> emergency management. In addition, there are currently only two
> programs in the nation which offer this degree. This is an opportunity
> for the university to develop its resources and provide a program for
> students which would gain international as well as national
> recognition.

C.  **Describe any unique characteristics or resources which make it
    particularly appropriate for your institution to offer the proposed
    program.**

> Two of the faculty at The University of Akron, Dr. David H. Hoover and
>
> Dr. Nancy K. Grant, are currently involved in a national initiative in
> partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to facilitate
> the development of standard national curriculum for higher education.
> These are the only two faculty in the State of Ohio who are involved
> in this project.
>
> Drs. Hoover and Grant have published in the field of Emergency
> Management.
>
> The Training Center for Fire and Hazardous Materials at The University
> of Akron has been a partner in emergency management disaster exercises
> with several county emergency management agencies including Summit,
> Stark, Medina, and Portage. The training center also offers
> non-academic emergency response training courses which will generate
> interest in the degree program among participants.
>
> Dr. Siebert who will teach in the planning and Geographic Information
> Systems (GIS) courses has worked on GIS projects with FEMA in the
> past.
>
> The Department of Geography and Planning which will offer some of the
> core courses in the program has national and international
> recognition, especially in the areas of urbanization and application
> of GIS technology, both of which have high relevance to the field of
> Emergency Management.
>
> Drs. Hoover, Grant, and Hauser have cooperated with the State of Ohio
> Emergency Management Agency in sponsoring a statewide symposium which
> is being used as the foundation for a federally mandated state
> preparedness initiative.
>
> The 2 year Fire Protection Technology Program which will serve as the
> home for the B.S. in Emergency Management has been recognized by
> Community College Weekly as the second highest ranked four year
> institution for Fire Protection Degrees in the United States. (See
> attached.)

III. **Rationale and Need for the Program**

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A.  **Explain the rationale for this program**.

> The field of Emergency Management is continuing to develop rapidly as
> disasters and major emergencies become more frequent and the response
> to these emergencies become more complex. In addition, the development
> of federal and state legislation affecting emergency planning and
> preparedness has resulted in a demand for well educated individuals
> who have employment opportunities not only in all levels of
> government, but also with business and industry.
>
> Emergency managers generally have an area of technical expertise which
> is then supplemented with a higher level of more advanced education.
> The combination of Fire Protection Technology, Fire Science
> Technology, Criminal Justice Technology, Environmental Safety and
> Health Technology, and Emergency Management Technology provides the
> student with the necessary technical background in an area of
> expertise and upper level education in the emerging field of emergency
> management which incorporates critical thinking and analytical skills.
> These analytical skills are enhanced by the combination of courses
> from arts and sciences which are relevant to the profession of
> emergency management.
>
> The University of Akron has faculty who are nationally recognized in
> the field of emergency management as well as fire protection and
> hazardous materials. The addition of new courses, which can be taught
> by current faculty and incorporation of existing social science
> courses would allow the University to offer a degree which is in great
> demand and not available locally, elsewhere in Ohio, or even in the
> region.
>
> The 1996 University of Akron University Review Committee (URC) report
> on the Division of Public Service Technology recognized Fire
> Protection Technology as an outstanding program and recommended the
> creation of 2+2 programs to offer graduates the opportunity to pursue
> a relevant four year degree.
>
> This degree has support from the Associate Director of the Federal
> Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Washington, D.C. and from the Ohio
> Emergency Management Agency as well as local emergency management
> officials.

B.  **The benefits for students, the institution, and the region and
    state, of initiating this program.**

> ***Students*** will benefit from this program as they will be able to
> pursue a bachelor's degree which is directly relevant to their area of
> employment in a technical field which is emerging as a new profession.
> Students will be able to meet one of the major criteria for achieving
> certification as a "Certified Emergency Manager" under the auspices of
> the International Association of Emergency Managers. Not only will
> traditional students matriculating from a two-year program be more
> employable upon graduation with the B.S. degree, returning students
> will be better qualified to achieve promotions in their current areas
> of employment.
>
> ***The institution**,* The University of Akron, will benefit as being
> among the first institutions in the United States to offer a four year
> degree in Emergency Management. The University will be able to expand
> articulation agreements with numerous community colleges in the state
> which offer associate degree programs in fire protection, fire
> science, law enforcement, criminal justice, environmental safety,
> environmental health, hospitality management, tourism, and other
> related programs which are relevant to disaster preparedness and
> response. The University will be able to serve the needs of in-service
> emergency response and management personnel in northeast Ohio.
>
> ***The northeast Ohio region*** will benefit as the increased
> professionalism of emergency preparedness and response serves as an
> economic development asset when attempting to attract new businesses
> or retain existing businesses and industry in an area. The increased
> safety is an incentive for industries to locate in a region. The
> presence of graduates in this field is expected to increase the level
> of comprehensive preparedness to meet and mitigation to ameliorate the
> impact of natural and technological disasters.
>
> ***The State of Ohio*** can benefit from the B.S. in Emergency
> Management as it will be one of the first states to achieve the goal
> of the Higher Education Project of the Federal Emergency Management
> Agency which is to encourage the establishment of one bachelors degree
> in Emergency Management in each state. Thus, Ohio will receive
> national recognition for this new degree. Additionally, this degree is
> well suited for distance learning and initial discussion of how to
> implement this is already underway. Business and industry in the State
> of Ohio will have a cadre of qualified potential employees to assist
> in compliance with federal, state and professional safety standards.

C.  **If applicable, state the specific local, state or national needs
    for individuals trained by the proposed program. If applicable,
    describe job opportunities that are available to persons who
    complete the program. Provide supporting data.**

> Persons with emergency management degrees are increasingly in demand
> in private industry as well as in public sector jobs. This is due to
> the increased recognition of the value of risk management and business
> continuity as well as to the increased emphasis on mitigation of and
> preparedness for emergencies and disasters. Position openings are
> regularly posted in the "Natural Hazards Observer" and by FEMA on
> their respective WEB-sites. Increasingly, police and fire departments
> are identifying specific positions for individuals with expertise in
> emergency management due to the increased need for specialized
> interagency cooperation and technical emergency management knowledge.

D.  **Certification requirements for which this program will prepare
    students.**

> The Bachelor's in Emergency Management will meet the education
> requirement for the Certified Emergency Manager. In addition, the
> Training Center for Fire and Hazardous Materials will enable students
> to simultaneously achieve the 100 classroom hours in emergency
> management and 100 classroom hours in general management.

E.  **Describe and document any needs, other than employment
    opportunity, which will be met by the proposed program.**

> The Ohio Revised Code 5502.21 Emergency Management General Provisions
> Sections 26, 27-271 mandate that each County have an emergency
> response plan for natural and technological hazards and that each
> county hire an Emergency Manager. The B.S. in Emergency Management
> will include instruction concerning disaster preparedness and
> planning. This will increase the knowledge among individuals who are
> involved in the planning as well as awareness of the mandates.
>
> Ohio Administrative Orders 4501.33-01 supports ORC 5502 mandates for
> planning and for having a professional emergency manager in each
> county.
>
> The Joint County and State Education Committee comprised of
> representatives from the Ohio Emergency Management Agency and
> representatives of the Ohio County Emergency Management Directors is
> currently considering upgrading the level of education required for
> the position of County Emergency Manager. This degree would provide
> the basis for facilitating the increased professional qualifications.
>
> Ohio Administrative Orders 4501:3-5-01 identify the training mandates
> for emergency management in each county and 4501:3-6-01 reemphasizes
> that each jurisdiction must have a written plan. These plans are
> written in cooperation with local private industry, generally
> represented by safety personnel or risk managers.

F.  **Provide evidence of student interest in the program, as well as
    projections of enrollment (full-time and part-time) for each of the
    first five years of the program.**

> The students are expected to be 50% full time and 50% part time.
>
> Initially many will be classified as new students as they are, in
> fact, returning students who received their Associate degree over a
> year ago. After the first six or seven years, it is expected that
> these students will be continuing in that they are going directly from
> a two-year program to a four year program. A number will be new to the
> University of Akron, however, as they probably would not pursue a four
> year degree were this one not offered.
>
> Surveys of students enrolled in required courses in associate degree
> programs identified as probable sources for new students in the
> Emergency Management program revealed a strong interest. Telephone
> surveys with graduates also resulted in strong support. Some graduates
> even sent letters encouraging the development of the new degree
> program.

**Anticipated Numbers of Entering Students**

+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
|                       | **Entering Students** | **Continuing          |
|                       |                       | Students**            |
|                       | **(Junior Level)**    |                       |
|                       |                       | **(Senior Level)**    |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **1998-1999 Spring**  | 20                    | 10                    |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **1999-2000 Fall**    | 64                    | 05                    |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **1999-2000 Spring**  | 10                    | 60                    |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **2000-2001 Fall**    | 30                    | 59                    |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **2000-2001 Spring**  | 10                    | 42                    |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **2001-2002 Fall**    | 30                    | 45                    |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **2001-2002 Spring**  | 12                    | 50                    |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **2002-2003 Fall**    | 34                    | 55                    |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **2003-2004 Spring**  | 15                    | 60                    |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **2004-2005 Fall**    | 27                    | 65                    |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **2005-2006 Spring**  | 12                    | 70                    |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **Total Entering      | **264**               | **521**               |
| Students**            |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+

G.  **List academic programs similar to the one proposed that are
    offered in both public and independent institutions within a fifty
    mile radius of the proposed instructional site.**

> There are no other programs available within a fifty mile radius. In
> fact, there are no other Emergency Management programs available
> within the State of Ohio.

H.  **Explain how these programs differ from the one proposed.**

> Not Applicable.

IV. **Academic Planning**

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A.  **Provide a brief description of the institutional planning process
    that resulted in the initiation of the proposed program. Indicate
    the relative priority level of this program among institutional
    purposes, and explain how this has been established.**

> The planning process began at the department level where the concept
> of the
>
> 2 + 2 Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management was adopted as part of
> the Department's Strategic Plan. This goal was also identified by the
> Community and Technical College as one of its top three goals during
> the committee meetings and deliberations which set priorities for the
> college. The goal was subsequently accepted by the Faculty Senate and
> Provost as part of the university strategic plan following review by
> Council of Dean's and institutional planning committees.
>
> Additionally, the 1996 University of Akron University Review Committee
> (URC) which was assigned to evaluate the Division of Public Service
> Technology recognized Fire Protection Technology as an outstanding
> program and recommended the creation of 2+2 programs to offer
> graduates the opportunity to pursue a relevant four year degree.

B.  **Describe how and when institutional Clearances or approvals for
    the new program were achieved.**

> The proposal was developed and presented to the Department of Public
> Service Technology for approval in Fall 1997. It received unanimous
> approval and was forwarded to the Academic Affairs Committee of the
> Community and Technical College for review. The proposed Emergency
> Management degree received unanimous approval and strong endorsement
> from the Community and Technical College Faculty early Spring 1998.
> (The proposal was also presented to the faculty Council of the Buchtel
> College of Arts and Sciences for information purposes as this is a
> cooperative program which utilizes existing resources in that college.
> Buchtel College Council endorsed the proposal.)
>
> The proposal was then forwarded to the University Faculty Senate which
> first referred it to its Academic Planning and Curriculum Committee
> (APPC). The AP recommended approval with no comments or corrections.
> Faculty Senate approved the proposal with no dissenting votes during
> its April 1998 meeting. The proposal was subsequently approved by the
> Provost. The President of the University of Akron submitted the new
> program to the Board of Trustees which approved the establishment of a
> Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management and Emergency Management
> Certificate at its Board on August 19, 1998. (See attached
> Presidential Memo.)

C.  **Provide information on the use of consultants or advisory
    committees in development of the proposed program (append copies of
    reports from such consultants or advisory committees).**

> The curriculum and proposal concepts were presented to a select group
> of administrators representing the Ohio Emergency Management Agency
> and the Ohio County Emergency Management Directors Organization. This
> included: Rich Roman, Chief of Operations and Training, Ohio Emergency
> Management Agency, James Williams, Chief of Staff, Ohio Emergency
> Management Agency, J. R. Thomas, President of the Ohio County
> Emergency Management Directors and Emergency Management Director of
> Franklin County, Charles Adams, Former President of the Ohio County
> Emergency Management, Directors and Emergency Management Director of
> Medina County, and Annette Petranic Emergency Management Director of
> Summit County.
>
> In addition, meetings were conducted at a national level with Dr.
> Wayne Blanchard, Director of the Higher Education Project for the
> Federal Emergency Management Agency, and with Dr. Rick Sylves,
> University of Delaware and Dr. William Waugh, Georgia State
> University, each of whom has conducted research, publication, and
> university teaching in the area of emergency management. Their
> comments were quite favorable and we utilized some of their comments
> to better describe the concept of the program.
>
> Formal minutes were not kept at these meetings, they were working
> sessions and several suggestions were included in the final proposal.

V.  **Academic Control**

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A.  **Describe administrative arrangements for the program (department,
    college, and/or school involved).**

> The B.S. in Emergency Management will be directly administered by
>
> Dr. David H. Hoover in conjunction with the Fire Protection Technology
> program to maintain the 2+2 focus. These programs will both be housed
> in the Department of Public Services Technology, which is currently
> chaired by Laura Johnson. The Department of Public Service Technology
> is housed in the Community and Technical College headed by Dr. David
> Sam, which is a college at The University of Akron, currently under
> the leadership of
>
> Dr. Marion Ruebel.

B.  **Indicate any cooperative arrangements with other institutions and
    organizations that will be used to offer this program. Specify the
    exact nature of such agreements and attach any formal statements of
    agreement that have been developed.**

> There are no current cooperative arrangements at this time. However,
> initial discussions have begun with the State of Ohio Emergency
> Management Agency to facilitate course offerings for their personnel.
> Among other things, the possibility of distance learning utilizing
> existing teleconferencing classrooms in Columbus are being explored.

C.  **Specify the articulation arrangements with other institutions that
    will be in effect for the program. Attach appropriate documentation
    for such arrangements, if any.**

> The University of Akron has a number of articulation agreements in
> place for other programs. (Copies of three are attached.) These will
> be used as models since once approval has been granted, the Program
> Director intends to establish further, degree specific articulation
> agreements with community colleges in Ohio which have fire protection,
> fire science, law enforcement, criminal justice, environmental health
> and safety or business/industrial health and safety programs. Initial
> contact has been made with Stark State College of Technology.

VI. **Curriculum**

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A.  **Describe the program, including each option and concentration, as
    it would appear in a catalog.**

> **Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management**
>
> This program prepares students with a background in fire protection
> technology, criminal justice technology, and environmental health and
> safety technology to enter and advance in the field of emergency
> management through the acquisition of specialized knowledge of
> emergency management, planning, natural disasters, and mitigation.

-   Completion of an Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire
    Protection Technology or Criminal Justice Technology in the
    Community and Technical College or the Associate of Applied Science
    in Environmental Health and Safety Technology at the Wayne Campus.

> Or
>
> Completion of any fire science or related degree programs at other two
> year colleges in Ohio
>
> Or
>
> Students who have not completed a two year program and who wish to
> pursue this degree must complete the following courses with a GPA of
> 3.0 prior to admission to the program:
>
> 2230:102 Fire Safety in Building Design Construction
>
> 2230:202 Fire Suppression and Emergency Response Methods
>
> 2230:250 Hazardous Materials

-   Completion of General Education Requirements

-   Completion of the following required courses (24 credit hours):

> 3350:310 Physical and Environmental Geography 3 cr.
>
> 3350:405 Geographic Information Systems 3 cr.
>
> 3350:433 Introduction to Planning 3 cr.
>
> 3850:365 ST: Disasters and Society 3 cr.
>
> 2230:305 Principles of Emergency Management 3 cr.
>
> 2230:350 Emergency Response Preparedness & Planning 3 cr.
>
> 2230:405 Hazard Prevention and Mitigation 3 cr.
>
> 2230:410 Disaster Relief and Recovery 3 cr.
>
> 2230:450 Emergency Management Research Methods
>
> and Applications 3 cr.
>
> **The following are recommended electives (Completion of 21 credit
> hours required):**
>
> 2230:495 Internship: Emergency Management 1-4 cr.
>
> 3350:305 Maps and Map Reading 3 cr.
>
> 3350:314 Climatology 3 cr.
>
> 3350:320 Economic Geography 3 cr.
>
> 3350:340 Cartography 3 cr.
>
> 3350:428 Industrial and Commercial Site Location 3 cr.
>
> 3350:447 Introduction to Remote Sensing 3 cr.
>
> 3350:444 Applications in Cartography & Geographic
>
> Information Systems 3 cr.
>
> 3250:385 Economics of Natural Resources & the
>
> Environment
>
> 3370:350 Structural Geology 3 cr.
>
> 3370:421 Coastal Geology 3 cr.
>
> 3400:471 American Environmental History 3 cr.
>
> 3700:370 Public Administration Concepts and Practices 4 cr.
>
> 3700:412 Global Environment Politics 3 cr. 3850:428 The Victim In
> Society 3 cr.
>
> 7600:303 Public Relations Writing 3 cr. 7600:344 Group Decision Making
> 3 cr. 3850:365 ST: Disasters and Society 3 cr
>
> (A formal proposal to convert this to a regular course is being
> reviewed.)

B.  **List the courses (title, number, semester/quarter credit hours,
    and catalog description) that would constitute the requirements and
    other components of the proposed program. Indicate which courses are
    currently offered and which will be new (indicate new courses with
    an X.)**

    -   Required courses (24 credit hours):

> 3350:310 Physical and Environmental Geography 3cr. Landforms, weather
> and climate, soils and vegetation and natural hazards. Nature and
> distribution of these environmental elements and their significance to
> society. Laboratory.
>
> 3350:4-05 Geographic Information Systems 3cr. Introduction to the
> principles and concepts underlying geographic information systems
> (GIS) and their application in professional practice and academic
> research. Laboratory.
>
> 3350:433 Introduction to Planning 3cr.
>
> Introduction to the history, theories and forms of urban planning.

-   2230:305 Principles of Emergency Management 3cr.

> An overview of the history and philosophy, terms and concepts, and
> local, state and federal roles in emergency management. Emphasizes
> man-made, natural and technological hazards.

-   2230:350 Emergency Response Preparedness & Planning 3cr

> Planning the response to a potential emergency or disaster is a key
> component in Emergency Management. It is required by federal and state
> law. The methods of emergency response planning have been developed
> and refined over the past ten years. This course is an integral part
> of any emergency management curriculum and necessary for individuals
> who intend to work in the field of emergency management or safety.

-   2230:405 Hazard Prevention and Mitigation 3cr. Examines various
    mitigation programs and ways in which communities can increase level
    of prevention and decrease their risk and impact of disasters and
    major emergencies.

-   2230:410 Disaster Relief and Recovery 3cr. Foundation for disaster
    relief, recovery planning, stages of recovery, resources used,
    formation of public/private policy and the process of prioritizing
    various business, government and citizen needs for recovery action
    and resource allocation.

-   2230:450 Emergency Management Research Methods

> and Applications 3cr. Introduction to current research conducted in
> the field of emergency management and various methods appropriate for
> analyzing current topics in the field.
>
> **Recommended electives (Completion of 21 credit hours required):**

-   2230:495 Internship: Emergency Management 1-4cr. Prerequisites: 30
    hours in program and permission from program director. Supervised
    work experience in emergency management to increase student
    understanding of emergency management and disaster response.

> 3350:305 Maps and Map Reading 3cr. Introduction to the use and
> interpretation of maps. Study of basic map types, elements, symbolism,
> and historical and cultural context of maps.
>
> 3350:314 Climatology 3cr. Prerequisite: 310 or permission. Analysis
> and classification of climates, with emphasis on regional
> distribution. Basic techniques in handling climate data.
>
> 3350:320 Economic Geography 3cr. Geographical basis for production,
> exchange, consumption of goods. Effect of economic patterns on culture
> and politics.
>
> 3350:340 Cartography 3cr. Prerequisite: 305 or 2940:210 or permission.
> Use of graphic/cartographic principles and techniques as a means of
> presenting geographical information on maps and producing maps.
> Laboratory.
>
> 3350:428 Industrial and Commercial Site Location 3cr. Prerequisite:
> 320 or permission. Relationship between land resources. population,
> transportation and industrial and commercial/location processes
>
> 3350:447 Introduction to Remote Sensing 3cr. Prerequisite: 305 or
> permission. Application of analytic and presentation techniques from
> cartography and geographic information systems to practical problems
> in geography and planning. Laboratory.
>
> 3350:444 Applications in Cartography and GIS 3cr. Prerequisite: 340
> and 405 or permission. Applications of analytic and presentation
> techniques from cartography and geographic information systems to
> practical problems in geography and planning. Laboratory.
>
> 3250:385 Economics of Natural Resources and the Environment 3cr.
> Prerequisite: 100 or 200 or 24 or permission. Introduction to economic
> analysis of use of natural resources and economics of environment.
> Problems of water and air pollution, natural environments, natural
> resource scarcity, conservation, economic growth.
>
> 3370:350 Structural Geology 3cr. Prerequisite: 101 or permission.
> Origins and characteristics of folds, faults, joints, and rock
> cleavage. Structural features of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic
> rocks. Laboratory.
>
> 3370:421 Coastal Geology 3cr. Prerequisite: 010, 324 or permission of
> instructor. Study of the origins and evolution of coasts and coastal
> deposits with particular attention paid to the interaction of waves
> and currents with sediment and the development of associated
> sedimentary features.
>
> 3400:471 American Environmental History 3cr. Utilization, conservation
> of natural resources from beginnings of American society to present;
> combination of economic technological history of extensive treatment
> of public policy, environmental issues.
>
> 3700:370 Public Administration Concepts and Practices 4cr. Examines
> current administrative theories and their application in public
> bureaucracies. Emphasis is placed on practices to improve the quality
> of public sector administration.
>
> 3700:412 Global Environment Politics 3cr. Prerequisite: 300, 310, or
> permission of instructor. Examines the general dimensions of the
> global environmental challenge, including the roles played by
> technology and the structure of the world system.
>
> 3850:428 The Victim in Society 3cr Prerequisite: 100 or permission of
> instructor. Study of the nature, causes, and consequences of
> victimization with special focus on crime victimization.
>
> 7600:303 Public Relations Writing 3cr. Prerequisite: 201, ability to
> type. Introduction of writing skills required by public relations
> practitioners emphasizing different approaches for specific public and
> specific media.
>
> 7600:344 Group Decision Making 3cr.
>
> Study of communication and decision making in small groups. Practice
> in techniques of group decision-making, introduction to theory of
> group communication.
>
> 3850:365 ST: Disasters and Society 3cr. Exploration of classic,
> traditional, and new emerging theories of collective behavior in
> disaster. The impact of disaster on society and society's reaction to
> disaster.

C.  **Describe the specific methods that will be used for evaluation of
    the proposed program following implementation.**

> The evaluation approach will be multi-faceted. a) The University
> Review Committee system is expected to continue and will review the
> Emergency Management Program as part of the department review in the
> next cycle, especially since its inception is partly the result of a
> recommendation made in the last study. b) An advisory committee
> consisting of individuals with emergency management expertise, both
> academic and practitioners, will be created simultaneous with program
> implementation. In addition to ongoing guidance, the committee will be
> asked to conduct a formal review on a biannual basis. c) Three years
> following the implementation of the program, a survey of all graduates
> and current students will be conducted to determine:
>
> 1\) their current employment status, 2) the relevance of the degree to
> their employment, 3) the relevance of specific courses, 3) the degree
> of satisfaction with the program. Department chairs in C& T and
> associated faculty across campus will be asked to review this survey
> as well as establish other methods of evaluation of their choosing,
> e.g. interview faculty, interview students, review curriculum, etc.

D.  **Indicate whether your institution intends to seek specialized
    accreditation from a professional association for this program, and
    whether additional resources are required to gain accreditation.**

> At this time there is no specific accreditation for degrees in
> Emergency Management, therefore the university does not at this time
> intend to seek accreditation. However, there is discussion about
> developing an accreditation system in the future and the program
> director will keep university administration informed of developments
> so that the option can be discussed in the future.

VII. **Staffing Qualifications**

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A.  **Describe the number and qualifications of full-time faculty to be
    involved in the program. Provide a list of current faculty (and
    areas of expertise) who will teach in the program, and brief
    descriptions of the type of additional faculty needed.**

> This Emergency Management program has an interdisciplinary structure
> and as such is utilizing full time faculty resources from across
> campus.
>
> The Fire Protection Technology Program where the 2+2 in Emergency
> Management will be housed, is hiring an additional full time faculty
> member as recommended in the University Program Review. This
> individual should be hired by January 1999.
>
> The director of the Fire Protection Technology Program is Dr. David H.
> Hoover, Associate Professor of Fire Protection Technology, A.A.S.,
> B.S. T.E., M.S. T.E., The University of Akron, Ph.D. Union Institute,
> 1993. He has gained national and international recognition for his
> work in emergency management, hazardous materials, and fire protection
> technology, through his publications as well as numerous professional
> presentations.
>
> Additionally, Dr. Carole Garrison, Professor of Criminal Justice
> Technology, B.A. University of Miami, M.P.A. Georgia State University,
> Ph.D. The Ohio State University, 1979 is a faculty member in the
> department of Public Service Technology who can contribute to the
> program, especially in the area of security, role of corrections in
> disasters, and the impact of disasters on the law enforcement
> community. As former director of the Women's Studies Program at The
> University of Akron, she also addresses the impact of emergencies and
> disasters on women in our society.
>
> Dr. Nancy K. Grant, Professor and Department Chair of Public
> Administration and Urban Studies, B.A. The University of Dallas, M.A.,
> Ph.D. The University of Texas at Arlington, 1982, will be teaching
> core courses in the program and has a background of research and
> publication in the field of emergency management. Her area of
> expertise includes federal regulations and policy implementation
> analysis. She will bring a research focus to the program.
>
> Dr. Annemarie Scarisbrick-Hauser, Associate Adjunct Professor of
> Political Science, Associate Director of the Institute for Policy
> Studies and Fellow, Ray Bliss Institute of Applied Politics, B.Ed.
> National University of Ireland, M.S.Sc. Purdue University, M.A., Ph.D.
> Sociology, 1990, will be teaching required as well as elective
> courses. She has research as well as teaching expertise in the area of
> social behavior in crisis and disaster as well as research methods and
> statistics.
>
> Faculty in the Department of Geography and Planning in the Buchtel
> College of Arts and Science regularly teach a number of the required
> course. These include:
>
> Dr Linda Barrett, Assistant Professor of Geography and Planning, B.A.,
> M.A., Ph.D. Michigan State University, 1995.
>
> Vern Harnapp, Professor of Geography and Planning, 8.S.Ed. Concordia
> Teachers College, M.S.Ed. University of Pennsylvania, Ph.D. University
> of Kansas, 1972.
>
> Richard Klosterman, Professor of Geography and Planning, Professor of
> Urban Studies, B.S. Purdue University, Ph.D. Cornell University, 1976.
>
> Loren Siebert, Assistant Professor of Geography and Planning, B.A.
> Western Washington State College, M.A. University of Washington, 1991.
>
> This program is designed to utilize current university faculty
> resources and expertise.

B.  **Provide specific information on the number and qualifications of
    part-time faculty to be used in the proposed program.**

> Part time faculty may be used in two areas of technical expertise: 1)
> Hazardous Materials- Response, Mitigation, and Compliance and Disaster
> and 2) Disaster Response and Recovery Coordination. Instructors for
> these courses both have Masters degrees and hold senior level
> positions in the field, as Hazardous Materials Response Coordinator,
> and County Emergency Manager, respectively.

VIII. **Facilities and Support Services**

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A.  **Describe facilities and equipment currently in existence at your
    institution that will be used for the proposed program.**

> Classroom facilities currently in existence, especially those in the
> Polsky Building, will be used for the program. A classroom dedicated
> to fire protection technology due to the specialized equipment
> necessary for instruction in that field will be made available at
> times when it is not scheduled for the fire protection program. In
> addition, the Fire Protection Lab will be available on a shared basis
> to enable table top exercises and scenario development.
>
> University computer labs as well as a small fire protection computer
> lab are available for all students.

B.  **Explain how existing facilities and equipment for the proposed
    program will impact existing programs.**

> By scheduling courses in the fire protection dedicated classroom
> whenever possible, it is anticipated that the impact of the additional
> classes will not be significant. A number of the required courses are
> existing courses so that the impact will simply be increased
> enrollment in currently scheduled courses.
>
> It is expected that some newly developed computer programs will be
> acquired from FEMA at no charge. These will be made available to
> students in the fire
>
> protection lab. The increased demand on the lab may result in needs
> for expansion over the next three to five years. However, the machines
> have recently been upgraded and the lab expanded so that it is
> anticipated that no impact will be experienced for at east the first
> two to three years.

C.  **Describe additional facilities, facility modifications and
    equipment that will be required for use in the proposed program.**

> None.

D.  **Indicate institutional plans for meeting any needs for additional
    facilities and/or support resources.**

> N/A

E.  **Describe the adequacy of the existing library to support the
    proposed program in terms of print and non-print materials,
    equipment, and personnel, If there are library standards used by
    professional societies and/or accrediting agencies that will
    evaluate the program, compare these to existing library resources.**

> The existing library collection was certified as adequate by the
> subject matter librarian as part of the university curriculum and
> program approval process. Each department has an annual library
> acquisitions budget and the Department of Public Service Technology as
> well as the Department of Public
>
> Administration and Urban Studies have agreed to set building this
> subject matter as a priority for their expenditures for the next two
> years. Following that period of time it will be a standing component
> of the department library acquisitions subject matter listing.

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A.  **Provide a projected budget for the next four (4) academic years
    indicating the total needs to support the proposed program.**

> Full time faculty who will be teaching in the program are already
> members of The University of Akron. The following are anticipated
> additional expenses.

  -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
                 First Year     Second Year    Third Year     Fourth Year

  Part Time                     \$2,200        \$2,200        
  Faculty                                                     

                                                              

  General        \$1,000        \$200          \$200          \$250
  Support                                                     

                                                              

  Total          \$1,000        \$2,400        \$2,400        \$250
  -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- --------------

B.  **Indicate the adequacy of expected subsidy and other income to meet
    these needs.**

> The expected subsidy should surpass the anticipated needs.

C.  **Discuss briefly the internal reallocations of resources which will
    occur, or other sources of funding to be used to support the
    remaining resource requirements of this program. Be specific in
    terms of faculty reallocations.**

> Public Service Technology is conducting a search for a new faculty in
> Fire Protection Technology as part of the five year strategic plan for
> the Community and Technology College. This will enable the current
> faculty member to pick up two of the emergency management courses each
> year.
>
> Dr. Nancy Grant plans to teach one course a year in the program and
>
> Dr. Annemarie Scarisbrick-Hauser plans to teach at one course a year
> in the program. The other courses are currently scheduled and will
> require no reallocation of resources.

D.  **Complete and attach the "Financial Statement for New Degree
    Proposal" in Appendix "D" which provides an indication of the impact
    of the projected FTE's in this program on the institution's
    enrollments. (This form must be transmitted by the Ohio Board of
    Regents to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the
    President of the Senate, the Legislative Budget Office of the
    Legislative Service Commission, and the Director of Budget and
    Management, at least ten days prior to formal action taken by the
    Regents, Ref. Section 3333.021 of the Ohio Revised Code.)**

**ARTICULATION AGREEMENT**

**The University of Akron**

**and**

**Stark State College of Technology**

This Agreement is hereby made and entered into on this
[13th]{.underline} day of [January]{.underline}, 1997, between The
University of Akron, a state-assisted institution, hereinafter referred
to as Akron, and Stark State College of Technology, a state institution,
hereinafter referred to as Stark. By this Agreement, Akron and Stark
affirm a joint commitment to promoting quality education and
facilitating the transfer of students between their respective
institutions to assist them in meeting their educational objectives.

I.  In accordance with this Agreement, Akron and Stark consent to mutual
    cooperation in correlating their respective programs for the benefit
    of their students. They will also foster communication between their
    faculties so that they may jointly address common needs for quality
    assessment and adaptability to change. The goal of this Agreement is
    to blend the advantages and resources of both institutions for the
    benefit of students and thereby provide the opportunity of planning
    a total baccalaureate degree program from the outset of their
    college education.

> The concept of articulation encompasses both course credit transfer
> and program articulation. This agreement clarifies the status,
> treatment, and benefits for students who choose to transfer from Stark
> to Akron.
>
> In all cases, the determination of the requirements for all
> baccalaureate degree programs will be the responsibility of Akron. All
> grade-point computations will be made using Akron procedures. In
> addition, remedial coursework in basic skills will not count toward
> the graduation requirements for baccalaureate programs at Akron. Each
> party reserves the right to make such changes in its course offering
> and degree requirements as may be required from time to time to meet
> its educational mission.

II. [Specific Provisions]{.underline}

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A.  A student who meets Akron's transfer admission requirements and has
    successfully completed an associate degree at Stark will be
    guaranteed admission to The University of Akron and will be entitled
    to all rights afforded to native students at Akron with similar
    standing.

B.  Students graduating from Stark with an associate degree having
    completed a minimum of 64 semester hours will be admitted as
    junior-level students and will be entitled to all rights afforded
    native junior students at Akron. Students not graduating from Stark
    with an associate degree will be assigned the following levels:
    those having less than 32 semester hours will be admitted as
    freshmen-level students, those having a minimum of 32 semester hours
    will be admitted as sophomore-level students, those having a minimum
    of 64 semester hours will be admitted as junior-level students,
    those having a minimum of 96 semester hours will be admitted as
    senior-level students; the students will be entitled to all rights
    afforded native students having that level assignment.

C.  Because some baccalaureate degrees at Akron require more than 128
    semester hours, Akron cannot guarantee that students with an
    associate degree from Stark who transfer under this Agreement will
    complete all the requirements to graduate with a baccalaureate
    degree from Akron within two years or by completing an additional 64
    semester hours at Akron.

D.  Students who have completed the Stark Transfer Module but who have
    not completed the requirements for an associate degree from Stark
    shall be admitted to Akron on a case-by-case basis.

E.  Stark's Transfer Module is a subset of Akron's general education
    requirements. Akron's general education requirements include courses
    in health/physical fitness and oral communication. Students
    transferring from Stark may need to complete additional courses at
    Stark or Akron to meet these requirements.

F.  Stark may use Akron's name and/or logo in any educational support
    materials (including brochures, course listings, and related
    materials) in any promotions necessary to effect the terms of this
    agreement or in any specific program articulation. The grant of this
    right does not extend to merchandising or other promotions or
    activities which would infringe the University's trademark license.

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III. [General Provisions]{.underline}

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A.  Neither this Agreement nor any rights or duties arising pursuant to
    it may be assigned or modified by either party without prior written
    consent of the other party.

B.  This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties
    to it with respect to the subject matter covered by it.

C.  This Agreement shall be subject to any current and future conditions
    or limitations imposed by the Akron general bylaws and regulations.
    Akron will keep stark informed of any changes in Akron general
    bylaws or regulations that impact this Agreement.

D.  Students transferring from Stark under any of the provisions of this
    Agreement will be afforded catalog rights in the same fashion as a
    native Akron student.

E.  Stark students shall be offered all the same rights arid privileges
    according to class rank as native Akron students, subject to all
    applicable deadlines and considerations. This includes, but is not
    limited to, equal opportunity for registration, housing, advising
    and student activities.

F.  No time limit declaring the course credits outdated and void shall
    be placed on the acceptance of approved credit transferable from
    Stark to Akron unless there is a specific policy limitation for
    Akron students.

G.  All credits earned with a grade of D- or better may be transferred
    to Akron; however, the applicability of this credit to the
    requirements for baccalaureate programs at Akron will be determined
    on a course equivalency basis and by the regulations of the
    specified degree program.

H.  For purposes of establishing and administering this: Agreement and
    its terms and provisions, it is agreed that the following parties
    shall serve as authorized representatives and agents of their
    respective institutions;

> For Akron:
>
> Mr. Jess Hays, Director
>
> Transfer and Articulation Services
>
> The University of Akron
>
> Polsky Building 451.
>
> Akron, OH 44325-6227
>
> For Stark:
>
> Mr. Wally Hoffer
>
> Dean of Student Services
>
> Stark State College of Technology
>
> Canton, OH 44720

IV. Upon execution of this Agreement, Akron will work with Stark to
    develop and maintain Completion Programs and Transfer Course
    Requirement Guides for selected Akron baccalaureate programs to
    facilitate the transfer of students and provide them with
    information about program requirements.

V.  This Agreement will remain in effect for three years unless
    terminated earlier by Akron or Stark. A one-semester's written
    notice based on the Akron calendar shall be required prior to
    termination. Thereafter, this Agreement shall remain in effect from
    year to year, unless terminated pursuant to the procedures outlined
    in this paragraph.

> Students who are already registered in courses at stark under the
> auspices of this Agreement and are at any stage in their studies at
> such time will be permitted to complete their program subject to the
> provisions of this Agreement and any rules or restrictions applicable
> to native Akron students.

VI. The parties agree that neither will discriminate in carrying out the
    terms, conditions, and undertakings set forth herein against any
    individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national
    origin, age, color, disability, or veterans status and that they
    each will comply with all applicable laws regarding
    nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. In addition, each of the
    parties acknowledges that it has policies respecting equal
    opportunity and nondiscrimination and that notice of such policies
    is posted at various buildings on the respective campuses.

VII. This Agreement shall be governed by and pursuant to the laws of the
     state of Ohio.

***MEMO***

***Fire Protection Technology***

***The University of Akron***

***Akron, OH 44325-4304***

DATE: March 19, 1997

TO: Dr. Wayne Blanchard, Education Programs Officer

FROM: David H. Hoover, Ph.D.

SUBJECT: Update Information

Please find enclosed three course updates which Nancy requested that I
send to you. In addition, I have included our formal proposal to the
Ohio Board of Regents which was submitted by the University of Akron on
March 3. Prior to submission, we (Nancy and I) met twice with the folks
at the Ohio Emergency Management Agency to make sure that all bases were
covered.

The normal time line for a new degree proposal includes a six-month
waiting period up front for review etc. However, the OBOR called the
Dean Williams on Friday, March 7 to inform him that we were to proceed
with the planning phase at once. This includes student surveys, an
analysis of the job market and organizing the degree details.
Apparently, the six-month review period was waived because of a
perceived need for such a program. I might say that we may also have
been added by the horrendous flooding in southern Ohio and the
well-defined need for qualified emergency managers.

Nancy and I spent the weekend of 3/8 and 3/9 at the EOC in Columbus and
at the community of New Richmond, one of the sites hardest hit! It was a
valuable experience

for both of us! However, now that the formal submission requirements
have been satisfied, we are back working on the EMI academic courses and
will be sending you updates this coming week.

We will call you near the end of next week. In fact, I'll E-mail you on
Monday with some to open times for a conference call.

**OHIO BOARD OF REGENTS**

**Preliminary Prospectus**

**from**

**The University of Akron**

**Community and Technical College**

A.  **Title of Program: [Emergency Management Technology ]{.underline}**

2+2 Baccalaureate Degree program.

B.  **Rationale**

> The field of Emergency Management is continuing to develop rapidly as
> disasters and major emergencies become more frequent and the response
> to these emergencies become more complex. In addition, the development
> of federal and state legislation affecting emergency planning and
> preparedness has resulted in a demand for well educated individuals
> who have employment opportunities not only in all levels of
> government, but also with business and industry.
>
> Emergency managers generally have an area of technical expertise which
> is then supplemented with a higher level of more advanced education.
> The combination of Fire Protection Technology, Fire Science
> Technology, Criminal Justice Technology, Environmental Safety and
> Health Technology, and Emergency Management Technology provides the
> student with the necessary technical background in an area of
> expertise and upper level education in the emerging field of emergency
> management which incorporates critical thinking and analytical skills.
> These analytical skills are enhanced by the combination of courses
> from arts and sciences which are relevant to the profession of
> emergency management.
>
> The University of Akron has faculty who are nationally recognized in
> the field of emergency management as well as fire protection and
> hazardous materials. The addition of new courses, which can be taught
> by current faculty, and incorporation of existing social science
> courses would allow the University to offer a degree which is in great
> demand and not available locally, elsewhere in Ohio, or even in the
> region.
>
> The 1996 University of Akron University Review Committee (URC) report
> on the Division of Public Service Technology recognized Fire
> Protection Technology as an outstanding program and recommended the
> creation of 2+2 programs to offer graduates the opportunity to pursue
> a relevant four year degree.
>
> This degree has support from Kay Goss, Associate Director of the
> Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Washington, D.C. and from
> the Ohio Emergency Management Agency as well as local emergency
> management officials.

C.  **Relationship of the proposed program to the overall mission of the
    institution.**

> The University of Akron is a Metropolitan University, serving the
> greater Akron area. The program in Emergency Management Technology is
> expected to draw full and part time, in-service students from the
> broader metropolitan area as well as from around the State of Ohio.
> The University of Akron offers comprehensive programs of instruction
> from associate through doctoral levels. This program would provide a
> bridge and serve an area not currently available. Students pursuing an
> associate degree in Fire Protection currently have only one option for
> a Bachelors degree in a 2+2 format - Technical Education, which does
> not serve the professional development and future employment needs of
> the students. The Bachelors in Emergency Management would provide a
> relevant degree that leads to employment and promotion in a variety of
> areas: local and state government, industry and business, and
> non-profit organizations.
>
> This program directly addresses three of the five Strategic Directions
> of the University's Strategic Directions:
>
> *I Attract and retain a* *higher quality and more diverse student
> body.* A number of the entering students will be older than the
> traditional mix. They are more mature students who value education and
> are generally of a high quality. This is an ideal degree for graduates
> from a number of regional two-year colleges.
>
> *III Increase student retention and progress toward completion of
> their academic program.* Currently many graduates of Associate Degree
> programs who intend to pursue four year degrees do not continue their
> studies because of their interest in specialized area of employment.
> The University could better retain these students through a
> professional program providing knowledge and skills necessary in a
> growing area of employment.
>
> *V* *Cultivate scholarly and creative activities that are recognized
> regionally, nationally, and internationally.* Currently, faculty at
> the University of Akron have national and international recognition in
> emergency management. In addition, there are currently only two
> programs in the nation which offer this degree. This is an opportunity
> for the university to develop its resources and provide a program for
> students which would gain international as well as national
> recognition.

D.  **Proposed Implementation Date:**

Fall 1998

E.  **Organizational** **Unit Responsible for this Program:**

The Community and Technical College

F.  **Catalog Style Description**

> **Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management Technology**
>
> This program prepares students with a background in fire protection
> technology, criminal justice technology or environmental safety to
> enter and advance in the field of emergency management through the
> acquisition of specialized knowledge.
>
> **Admission requirements** (for undergraduate programs specify for
> both direct admits and students using intercollege transfer)

(a) Students desiring direct admission to the degree program should
    apply to the Community and Technical College for acceptance into the
    Emergency Management Technology degree program. All other University
    admission requirements will be the same.

(b) Students desiring transfer or continuation from a two year program
    should have completed a two-year associate of applied science in
    Fire Protection Technology or a related degree before applying for
    admission into the Emergency Management Technology Program. All
    other University admission requirements will be the same.

**Courses required for completion of program**

3350:305 Maps and Map Reading 3 cr.

3350:310 Physical and Environmental Geography 3 cr.

3350:314 Climatology 3 cr.

3350:405 Geographic Information Systems 3 cr.

2230:365 Principles of Emergency Management 3 cr.

2230:367 Emergency Response Planning 3 cr.

2230:460 Hazard Mitigation 3 cr.

2230:461 Disaster Recovery 3 cr.

3350:462 Geography of Natural Disasters 3 cr.

2230:302 Community Disaster Preparedness 2 cr.

2230:304 Business/Industry Crisis Management 2 cr.

2230:490 Special Topics in Emergency Management 1-4 cr.

**Courses which can be used as electives in program**

3350:320 Economic Geography 3 cr. 3350:428 Industrial and Commercial
Site Location 3 cr. 3350:447 Introduction to Remote Sensing 3 cr.

3350:444 GIS Applications in Geography and Planning 3 cr. 3250:385
Economics of Natural Resources & the Environment 3 cr. 3370:350
Structural Geology 3 cr. 3370:421 Coastal Geology 3 cr. 3400:471
American Environmental History 3 cr.

3700:370 Public Administration Concepts and Practices 4 cr.

3700:412 Global Environment Politics 3 cr. 7600:303 Public Relations
Writing 3 cr. 7600:344 Group Decision Making 3 cr. 3350:433 Introduction
to Planning 3 cr. 3350:481 Geographic Research Methods 3 cr.

> **Additional program requirements**

-   Completion of an Associate of Applied Science degree in an
    appropriate Technical Program such as: Fire Protection Technology,
    Criminal Justice Technology, Environmental Safety Technology, Fire
    Science, Law Enforcement among others.

-   Completion of General Education Requirements.

-   Completion of at least 47 credits of 300/400 level courses in
    addition to the General Studies requirements.

-   Attaining a minimum grade-point average of 2.00 in all work
    attempted in the major field at The University of Akron.

G.  **Details regarding the source of students.**

The students are expected to be 50% full time and 50% part time.

> Initially many will be classified as new students as they are, in
> fact, returning students who received their Associate degree over a
> year ago. After the first six or seven years, it is expected that
> these students will be continuing in that they are going directly from
> a two-year program to a four year program. A number will be new to the
> University of Akron, however, as they probably would not pursue a four
> year degree were this one not offered.
>
> Surveys of students enrolled in required courses in associate degree
> programs identified as probable sources for new students in the
> Emergency Management program revealed a strong interest. Telephone
> surveys with graduates also resulted in strong support. Some graduates
> even sent letters encouraging the development of the new degree
> program.

**Anticipated Numbers of Entering Students**

+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
|                       | **Entering Students** | **Continuing          |
|                       |                       | Students**            |
|                       | **(Junior Level)**    |                       |
|                       |                       | **(Senior Level)**    |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **1998-1999 Fall**    | 54                    | 0                     |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **1998-1999 Spring**  | 10                    | 0                     |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **1999-2000 Fall**    | 30                    | 60                    |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **1999-2000 Spring**  | 7                     | 59                    |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **2000-2001 Fall**    | 30                    | 42                    |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **2000-2001 Spring**  | 10                    | 45                    |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **2001-2002 Fall**    | 30                    | 50                    |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **2001-2002 Spring**  | 10                    | 55                    |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **Total Entering      | **182**               |                       |
| Students**            |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+

H.  **Availability of other Such Programs Within a Fifty Mile Radius.**

> There are no other programs available within a fifty mile radius. In
> fact, there are no other Emergency Management Technology programs
> available within the State of Ohio.

I.  **Impact of This Proposed Program on Facilities, Faculty, and
    Support Services**

> Current classrooms are adequate to handle the proposed program. Any
> technical equipment to be used is currently in place. No remodeling or
> additional equipment will be needed.
>
> The courses will be taught by professors in fire protection
> technology, public administration and urban studies and geography and
> planning. It may be necessary to hire a part time instructor to cover
> one course per semester for the first two years. After that, it may be
> necessary to hire two part time faculty per semester if enrollment
> demands it.

J.  **Estimated total costs, over and above current levels of operation,
    associated with this proposed program during the next four years.**

> The anticipated additional cost is for part time instructors. We
> estimate this to be \$4,000 per year for the first two years and
> \$8,000 per year for the next two years. Other incidental costs that
> might be incurred would be for advertising and promotion to attract
> new students to the program. This should not cost more than \$1500 for
> the four years. If the level of enrollment continues as anticipated,
> the University will probably have to consider full time faculty for
> this program in the fourth year.

**NEW PROGRAM FORM**

Instructions: Fill out this form if a new program is proposed. Only one
new program is to be proposed in each curriculum proposal.

If the new program requires addition of courses or changes to existing
courses, the appropriate COURSE ADDITION FORMS and COURSE CHANGE FORMS
must also be filed, either with this proposal or with a previous
proposal.

Note: Only COURSE ADDITION FORMS and COURSE CHANGE FORMS relevant to the
new program are to be included in the proposal.

1)  **Program name** [Emergency Management Technology]{.underline}

2)  **Type** **of program** (mark an x by the appropriate choice)

Associate Degree Program

\_[X]{.underline}\_ Baccalaureate Degree Program

Master Degree Program

Doctoral Program

Professional Program

Minor

[\_]{.underline} Certificate Program

3)  **The program will be offered at** (mark an x by all that apply)

> [X]{.underline} Akron campus

Wayne College

Other (list)

4)  **Existing courses required for completion of program** (list each
    individually with course number, title and credit hours)

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(a) 3350:305 Maps and Map Reading 3 cr.

(b) 3350:310 Physical and Environmental Geography 3 cr.

(c) 3350:314 Climatology 3 cr.

(d) 3350:405 Geographic Information Systems 3 cr.

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5)  **Courses new to university offering required for completion
    ofprogram** (list each individually with course number, title and
    credit hours)

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(a) 2230:365 Principles of Emergency Management 3 cr.

(b) 2230:367 Emergency Response Planning 3 cr.

(c) 2230:460 Hazard Mitigation 3 cr.

(d) 2230:461 Disaster Recovery 3 cr.

(e) 3350:462 Geography of Natural Disasters 3 cr.

(f) 2230:302 Community Disaster Preparedness 2 cr.

(g) 2230:304 Business/Industry Crisis Management 2 cr.

(h) 2230:490 Special Topics in Emergency Management 1-4 cr.

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6)  **Existing courses which can be used as electives in program** (list
    each individually with course number, title and credit hours; if
    options exist, list by option)

    a.  3350:320 Economic Geography 3 cr.

    b.  3350:428 Industrial and Commercial Site Location 3 cr.

    c.  3350:447 Introduction to Remote Sensing 3 cr.

    d.  3350:444 GIS Applications in Geography anad Planning 3 cr.

    e.  3250:385 Economics of Natural Resources and the Environment 3
        cr.

    f.  3370:350 Structural Geology 3 cr.

    g.  3370:421 Coastal Geology 3 cr.

    h.  3400:471 American Environmental History 3 cr.

    i.  3700:370 Public Administration Concepts and Practices 4 cr.

    j.  3700:412 Global Environment Politics 3 cr.

    k.  7600:303 Public Relations Writing 3 cr.

    l.  7600:344 Group Decision Making 3 cr.

    m.  3350:433 Introduction to Planning 3 cr.

    n.  3350:481 Geographic Research Methods 3 cr.

7)  **Courses new to university offering which can be used as electives
    in program** (list each individually with course number, title and
    credit hours; if options exist, list by option)

None

8)  **Additional program requirements**

-   Completion of an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Fire
    Protection Technology, Criminal Justice Technology, in the Community
    and Technical College, or Environmental Safety Technology in the
    Wayne Campus.

-   Completion of General Education Requirements.

-   Completion of at 47 credits of 300/400 level courses in addition to
    the General Studies requirements.

-   Attaining a minimum grade-point average of 2.00 in all work
    attempted in the major field at The University of Akron.

9)  **Admission Requirements** (for undergraduate programs specify for
    both direct admits and students using intercollege transfer)

    a.  Students desiring direct admission to the degree program should
        apply to the Community and Technical College for acceptance into
        the Emergency management Technology degree program. All other
        University admission requirements will be the same.

    b.  Students desiring transfer or continuation from a two year
        program should have completed a two-year associate of applied
        science in Fire Protection Technology or a related degree before
        applying for admission into the Emergency Management Technology
        Program. All other University admission requirements will be the
        same.

10) **Other information**

> The primary goal of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
> Higher Education Project is to encourage and support the
> implementation of emergency management education in colleges and
> universities across the United States. The discussion of the role of
> higher education in emergency management is international in scope and
> was a major topic in the international Internet conference of Cities
> in Risk that dealt with impacts of disaster on critics and how to
> mitigate them. There is a recognition that emergency managers require
> the critical thinking and analytic skills as well as technical
> information. This combination prepares the individual for a career in
> the expanding diverse field of emergency management.
>
> As a result, this proposal has support from Kay Goss, Associate
> Director of FEMA and from the Ohio Emergency Management Agency as well
> as local emergency management officials.
>
> The National Coordinating Council of Emergency Managers (NCCEM) has
> established criteria for Certification as an Emergency Manager. One of
> the criteria is a Bachelor's degree in selected fields. (This is an
> increase from the prior level of Associate degree). This degree would
> meet that requirement. There are additional requirements of ongoing
> continuing education which can be met by relevant university courses.
> The demand for the proposed courses and the degree will continue to
> grow.

11) **Resource statement**

> One of the proposed courses has been taught as a special topics course
> by a faculty member in Geography and Planning. The new course will
> become part of his regular teaching load. Initially the other courses
> will be taught by current full-time university faculty members, Drs.
> Nancy K Grant and David H. Hoover, and qualified part-time faculty.

12) **Rationale**

> The field of Emergency Management is continuing to develop rapidly as
> disasters and major emergencies become more frequent and the response
> to these emergencies becomes more complex. In addition, the
> development of federal and state legislation affecting emergency
> planning and preparedness has resulted in a demand for well educated
> individuals who have employment opportunities not only in all levels
> of government, but also with business and industry.
>
> Emergency managers generally have an area of technical expertise which
> is then supplemented with a higher level of more advanced education.
> The combination of Fire Protection Technology and Geography and
> Planning provides the student with the necessary technical background
> in life safety regulations, building codes and standards, automatic
> detection and suppression systems, and hazardous materials legislation
> and response preparedness and the liberal arts critical thinking and
> analytical skills grounded in the field of geography and planning,
> which are important aspects of emergency management.
>
> The University of Akron has faculty who are nationally recognized in
> the field of emergency management as well as fire protection and
> hazardous materials. The addition of five new courses, which can be
> taught by current faculty, would allow the University to offer a
> degree which is in great demand and not available elsewhere in Ohio or
> even in the region.
>
> The University Review Committee (URC) report on the Division of Public
> Service Technology recognized Fire Protection Technology as an
> outstanding program and recommended the creation of 2 + 2 programs to
> offer graduates the opportunity to pursue a relevant four year degree.
>
> This degree has support from Kay Goss, Associate Director of FEMA and
> from the Ohio Emergency Management Agency as well as local emergency
> management officials.

13) **Bulletin description** (attach a copy of how the program will he
    presented in the undergraduate and/or graduate bulletins)

> **Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management Technology**
>
> This program prepares students with a background in fire protection
> technology, criminal justice technology or environmental safety to
> enter and advance in the field of emergency management through the
> acquisition of specialized knowledge.

REQUIRED COURSES (12 hours):

2230:365 Principles of Emergency Management 3 cr.

2230:367 Emergency Response Planning 3 cr.

2230:460 Hazard Mitigation 3 cr.

2230:461 Disaster Recovery 3 cr.

ELECTIVE COURSES (6 hours):

3350:462 Geography of Natural Disasters 3 cr.

3350:320 Economic Geography 3 cr.

3350:428 Industrial and Commercial Site Location 3 cr.

3350:447 Introduction to Remote Sensing 3 cr.

3350:444 GIS Applications in Geography and Planning 3 cr.

3250:385 Economics of Natural Resources and the Environment 3 cr.

3370:350 Structural Geology 3 cr.

3370:421 Coastal Geology 3 cr.

3400:471 American Environmental History 3 cr.

3700:370 Public Administration Concepts and Practices 4 cr.

3700:412 Global Environment Politics 3 cr.

**NEW PROGRAM FORM**

Instructions: Fill out this form if a new program is proposed. Only one
new program is to be proposed in each curriculum proposal.

If the new program requires addition of courses or changes to existing
courses, the appropriate COURSE ADDITION FORMS and COURSE CHANGE FORMS
must also be filed, either "with this proposal or with a previous
proposal.

Note: Only COURSE ADDITION FORMS and COURSE CHANGE FORMS relevant to the
new program are to be included in the proposal

1.  **Program name** [Emergency Management]{.underline}

2.  **Type** **of program** (mark an x by the appropriate choice)

Associate Degree Program

Baccalaureate Degree Program

Master Degree Program

Doctoral Program

Professional Program

Minor

[X]{.underline} Certificate Program

3.  **The program will be offered at** (mark an x by all that apply)

> [X]{.underline} Akron campus

Wayne College

Other (list)

4.  **Existing courses required for completion of program** (list each
    individually with course number, title and credit hours)

5.  **Courses new to university offering required for completion
    ofprogram** (list each individually with course number, title and
    credit hours)

    a.  2230:365 Principles of Emergency Management 3 cr.

    b.  2230:367 Emergency Response Planning 3 cr.

    c.  2230:460 Hazard Mitigation 3 cr.

    d.  2230:461 Disaster Recovery 3 cr.

6.  **Existing courses which can be used as electives in program** (list
    each individually with course number, title and credit hours; if
    options exist, list by option)

    a.  3350:320 Economic Geography 3 cr.

    b.  3350:428 Industrial and Commercial Site Location 3 cr.

    c.  3350:447 Introduction to Remote Sensing 3 cr.

    d.  3350:444 GIS Applications in Geography anad Planning 3 cr.

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    a.  3250:385 Economics of Natural Resources and the Environment 3
        cr.

    b.  3370:350 Structural Geology 3 cr.

    c.  3370:421 Coastal Geology 3 cr.

    d.  3400:471 American Environmental History 3 cr.

    e.  3700:370 Public Administration Concepts and Practices 4 cr.

    f.  3700:412 Global Environment Politics 3 cr.

Other courses may be substituted for ONE of the electives with

7.  **Courses new to university offering which can be used as electives
    in program** (list each individually with course number, title and
    credit hours; if options exist, list by option)

3350:462 Geography of Natural Disasters 3 cr.

8.  **Additional program requirements**

-   A total of 21 credit hours of approved and applicable courses at the
    300-400 level.

-   A minimum of a 2.0 GPA in the major courses for the certificate
    program.

9.  **Admission Requirements** (for undergraduate programs specify for
    both direct admits and students using intercollege transfer)

> Students must be eligible for acceptance into a Bachelor's program at
> the University of Akron having completed a minimum of 30 credit hours
> with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
>
> Students who have been awarded a bachelor's degree may enter the
> certificate program provided they meet all requirements of regular
> admission to the University of Akron.

10. **Other information**

11. **Resource statement**

> The courses required for the certificate will he offered on a regular
> basis for individuals enrolled in the Geography and Planning/Emergency
> Management degree program. The elective courses are offered around
> campus on a regular basis. No new resources are needed.

12. **Rationale**

> This certificate will be available for individuals with an interest in
> Emergency Management who wish to major in another discipline. Given
> the nature of emergency management, it is expected that individuals
> with expertise in other areas will benefit from courses in emergency
> management since it overlaps in a variety of work areas.

13. **Bulletin description** (attach a copy of how the program will he
    presented in the undergraduate and/or graduate bulletins)

> **Certificate Program in Emergency Management**
>
> This certificate program prepares students with a primary interest in
> a different field to gain background knowledge in emergency management
> through the acquisition of specialized knowledge of emergency
> management, planning, hazard mitigation, and disaster recovery.
> Certificate holders will be able to utilize concepts and practices of
> emergency management in their chosen careers. This awarding of a
> certificate is not contingent upon earning a degree.
>
> A student must complete a minimum of 21 hours of approved courses at
> the 300-400 level with a minimum GPA of 2.0.

**Dual-Admission Agreement**

**between**

**Stark State College of Technology**

**and The University of Akron's**

**Community and Technical College**

**Articulation Agreement**

It is becoming increasingly acknowledged that credits earned by students
at a regionally accredited institution of higher education ought to
transfer to other similarly accredited colleges and universities. It is
in the spirit of this principle that the University of Akron and Stark
State College of Technology enter into this articulation agreement in
order to enhance mutual cooperation and to better facilitate the
transfer of students between institutions.

The concept, dual-admission, encompasses both course credit transfer and
program articulation. The agreement clarifies the status, treatment and
benefits for students who choose to transfer from Stark State College of
Technology to The University of Akron's Community and Technical College
after completing a dual-admission program or upon the completion of an
Associate of Arts or an Associate of Applied Science degree.

For the purposes of this agreement, potential transfer students are
categorized as follows:

1.  Stark State College of Technology students who transfer to The
    University of Akron before completing an Associate of Arts or an
    Associate of Science, or any dual admission degree program supported
    under this agreement;

2.  Stark State College of Technology students who transfer to The
    University of Akron upon completion of an Associate of Arts or
    Associate of Science degree program; and

3.  Stark State College of Technology students who transfer to The
    University of Akron having completed a dual-admission degree
    programs supported under this agreement.

4.  The bachelor of science degrees in engineering technologies
    administrated by The University of Akron's Community and Technical
    College included in this agreement are as follows:

> 1\. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology
>
> 2\. Bachelor of Science in Automated Manufacturing Engineering
> Technology
>
> 3\. Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering Technology.

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In all cases, the determination of the requirements for all
baccalaureate degree programs will be the responsibility of The
University of Akron's Community and Technical College. All grade-point
computations will be made using the University of Akron's procedures. In
addition, remedial course work in basic skills and bridgework will not
count toward the graduation requirements for baccalaureate programs at
The University of Akron.

**Students who transfer prior to completion of an Associate of Arts,
Associate of Science degree, or dual-admissions program:**

1.  For admission to The University of Akron, the student will be
    required to meet standards in effect at time of application. The
    University of Akron requirements for unconditional or conditional
    admission will also be applicable to Stark State College of
    Technology students.

2.  All credits earned with a passing grade may be transferred to The
    University of Akron in compliance with the "State Transfer Module";
    however, the applicability of this credit to the requirements for
    baccalaureate programs at The University of Akron, will be
    determined on a course equivalency basis.

3.  Stark State College of Technology students will be assessed the
    usual fee for application.

**Students who matriculate upon completion of an Associate of Arts or
Associate of Science degree:**

Subject to the terms of this agreement, students who have earned an
Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree will be admitted to The
University of Akron on a space available basis. The following general
principles will apply to Stark State College of Technology students who
transfer to The University of Akron under this option:

1.  For admission to The University of Akron, the student will be
    required to earn at least a 2.0 overall grade point average on a
    four-point scale.

2.  Students who have completed and Associate degree program will be
    granted unconditional admission to The University of Akron and will
    compete for places in programs that have limited enrollments and/or
    selection admission criteria on an equal basis with
    similarly-qualified native University of Akron students.

3.  Stark State College of Technology students will be granted junior
    level standing if a minimum of 64 semester hours (or 96 quarter
    hours) have been completed. All credits earned with a passing grade
    may be transferred to The University of Akron in compliance with the
    "State Transfer Module"; however, the applicability of this credit
    to the requirements for baccalaureate programs at The University of
    Akron will be determined on a course equivalency basis.

4.  Stark State College of Technology students will be assessed the
    usual fee for application.

**Students admitted to The University of Akron and Stark State College
of Technology as part of the dual-admission agreement:**

The dual-admissions agreement offers Stark State College of Technology
students the option of deferred admission to The University of Akron
while admitted to and enrolled at Stark State College of Technology.
Subject to the terms of this agreement, students who complete a
dual-admission program supported under this agreement at Stark State
College of Technology are assured admission to The University of Akron
with junior level standing.

Stark State College of Technology students who wish to take advantage of
this program will be normally expected to apply for admission to The
University of Akron and Stark State College of Technology
simultaneously. Students who desire to secure deferred admission to The
University of Akron after initial enrollment at Stark State College of
Technology will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The following general principles and benefits will apply to Stark State
College of Technology students who have been admitted to The University
of Akron and Stark State College of Technology under this dual-admission
agreement:

1.  Upon completion of a dual-admission program with at least a 2.0
    grade point average (on a four-point scale), the student's deferred
    admission will be converted to active status. Some programs may
    require a higher grade-point-average for degree progression. At that
    time the student will pay the usual University of Akron application
    fee.

2.  Students who have completed a dual-admission program will be granted
    unconditional admission to The University of Akron and will compete
    for places in programs that have limited enrollments and/or
    selective admission criteria on an equal basis with
    similarly-unqualified University of Akron students.

3.  All credits earned with a grade of "C" or better and only those "D"
    credits earned as part of the dual-admission program may be
    transferred to The University of Akron.

4.  Dual admission students who have completed the Stark State College
    of Technology portion of a Dual-Admission Requirement Guide will
    have satisfied The University of Akron's General Education
    requirements, except for some programs in which a particular
    University of Akron class is required which satisfied both a
    requirement for the major and General Education requirement(s).

5.  The University of Akron will assign an Admissions Officer and/or
    adviser to ensure that Stark State College of Technology staff and
    dual admission students receive information about program
    requirements, including the admission criteria for University of
    Akron programs that have limited enrollments and/or selective
    admission criteria.

6.  Stark State College of Technology will assign an Admissions Officer
    and/or adviser to ensure that Stark State College of Technology
    students in this program receive information about baccalaureate
    program requirements, including the admission criteria for
    University of Akron programs that have limited enrollments and/or
    selective admission criteria.

7.  Stark State College of Technology will keep the University of Akron
    Admission Office up-to-date on the number and status of all students
    admitted to this program and give The University of Akron at least
    ten (10) months notice of students' intent to matriculate at The
    University of Akron for any Fall semester, four (4) months notice
    for any Spring semester, and four (4) months notice for any semester
    at a University of Akron's regional campus. This updating will
    consist of processing of dual-admission forms in conjunction with
    The University of Akron Admissions Office, and of sending
    transcripts for each of the dually admitted students each grading
    period. The University of Akron will provide an annual analysis of
    the progress of Stark State College of Technology students who have
    transferred to The University of Akron.

8.  Stark State College of Technology students admitted to The
    University of Akron under this program may change their academic
    program at any time. However, students who transfer to another
    college or school within The University of Akron must satisfy the
    requirements in effect at the time the change is being made.

9.  Stark State College of Technology students admitted to The
    University of Akron under this program (and who have attended Stark
    State College of Technology at least one semester or quarter) may
    attend The University of Akron or any of its campuses as transient
    students without paying an additional matriculation fee. Prior to
    such attendance, the students would file an application form for
    transient work with the appropriate Stark State College of
    Technology office.

10. Upon enrollment at The University of Akron, Stark State College of
    Technology will forward student health records, if available. If
    attendance has been continuous, this will preclude the need for a
    second health exam provided all testing and inoculations required of
    University of Akron students have been done.

11. Stark State College of Technology students transferring to The
    University of Akron under this agreement will have an equal
    opportunity to pre-register for upper and lower division classes,
    provided all prerequisites and degree- progression requirements have
    been met, and will have equal access to other student services as
    similarly-qualified students attending The University of Akron.

12. Subject to all deadlines applicable to The University of Akron
    students, Stark State College of Technology students admitted to
    this program will have an equal opportunity to apply for financial
    aid and will receive equal consideration in the award and
    distribution of funds.

13. Subject to all deadlines applicable to The University of Akron
    students, Stark State College of Technology students admitted to
    this program will have an equal opportunity to apply for on-campus
    housing and will receive equal consideration with
    similarly-qualified University of Akron students in the assignment
    of housing.

14. Stark State College of Technology students will be subject to the
    same regulations regarding applicability of graduation requirements
    as native University of Akron students. The University of Akron
    catalog-in-force at the time the student is admitted to the
    dual-admission program will be the catalog which determines that
    student's graduation requirements. Students who take fewer than
    twelve (12) semester hours (18 quarter hours) in two (2) calendar
    years or change to a program in a different college or independent
    school will be required to graduate under the catalog-in-force at
    the time the change is made.

15. Transfer credit from accredited institutions evaluated and accepted
    by Stark State College of Technology as equivalent to a Stark State
    College of Technology course specified on one of the dual-admission
    program guides will be accepted by The University of Akron.

**General provisions for implementation of the agreement**

Upon approval of this agreement, The University of Akron will work with
Stark State College of Technology to develop and maintain a student
information sheet, a dual-admission application form, and Dual-Admission
Requirement Guides for selected University of Akron baccalaureate
programs to facilitate the transfer of students and provide them with
information about program equivalents.