assignment 5

HEA 540 Final Project Case Study Scenario Jamestown College BA in Mathematics

The Case Jamestown College is a private institution that was founded in 1975. The college has a suburban setting of 155 acres in Rhode Island. Current student enrollment is 2,750 students. The most popular majors at Jamestown College include Business, Economics, English Language and Literature, Science, and Mathematics. Vision Jamestown College strives to maintain the quest for academic excellence by cultivating critical thinking, creativity, and professionalism in our student-centered community. Mission Jamestown College exists to provide an efficient student learning environment focused on the discovery, development, declaration, and application of knowledge through a variety of academic programs. Through its high-quality undergraduate programs, students are prepared to accept roles in leadership, business, science, and mathematics as facilitated by faculty dedicated to teaching and learning as well as the success of all students. Goals Promote Academic Quality The School of Arts and Sciences will continue to enhance undergraduate education while promoting high-caliber academic programs that promote student learning. Increase Undergraduate Enrollments The School of Arts and Sciences will continue to develop and implement targeted plans to increase enrollments from key markets. Increase New Instructional Technology The School of Arts and Sciences will continue to advance the use of new and innovative technology in instruction and in administrative functions, building upon the platforms and resources currently in place. Enhance Undergraduate Curriculum The School of Arts and Sciences will continue to support the development of new majors and undergraduate programs such as science, technology, and computational science. Enhance Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning The School of Arts and Sciences will continue to collaborate with business and industry partners to develop plans for supporting the preparation and continued skill development of the regional workforce. Develop New Degrees and Certificate Programs The School of Arts and Sciences will continue to create and implement the development of new degree and certificate programs that capitalize on regional needs.

Globalization The School of Arts and Sciences will continue to develop strategies that sustain international relationships. Support Diversity The School of Arts and Sciences will continue to ensure the broadest possible coverage that supports a diverse environment. Provide Student Success The School of Arts and Sciences will continue to provide an education centered on student learning that will provide retention, progression, and graduation. Build and Maintain Fiscal Sustainability The School of Arts and Sciences will continue to build and maintain fiscal sustainability that aligns with Jamestown College’s mission, vision, and goals. BA MAT Enrollment Figures

● 2010–2011 182 students ● 2011–2012 173 students ● 2012–2013 148 students ● 2013–2014 125 students ● 2014–2015 114 students

Regional Accreditation Jamestown College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE). All programs Jamestown College offers are encompassed by this regional accreditation. The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges is the regional accreditation agency for colleges and universities in the six New England states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The Commission is recognized by the U.S. Department of

Education as a reliable authority on the quality of education for the institutions it accredits. The U.S. Department of Education recognition of CIHE grants accredited institutions the ability to offer federal financial aid to U.S. students who are actively enrolled. (NEASC: Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, n.d.). The Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences calls a meeting in preparation for an upcoming program review. He would like to conduct a self-study to determine areas of improvement in the BA MAT program.