TRANSMITTAL AND ABSTRACT OF SENATE REPORT

Date Presented to the Senate: May 17, 2005

Presenter: Dr. S. James Gates, Chair, Senate Programs, Curricula, and Courses Committee

Subject of Report: Proposal to establish a new Post Baccalaureate (Graduate) Certificate in Intelligence Analysis

Senate Document Number: 04-05-52

Voting: (a) on resolutions or recommendations one by one, or

(b) in a single vote

(c) to endorse entire report

A. Statement of Issue:

The School of Public Policy proposes to establish a new graduate certificate program in Intelligence Analysis. The program would be based on courses already offered as part of the current master’s programs in the School and would draw on the expertise of regular faculty who are recognized authorities in the field. The program would most likely be initially offered to cohorts of students from government agencies on agency premises. The School already gives other Certificate programs in such venues and has the infrastructure in place and the experience to make a success of such a venture.

This proposal was submitted to the Senate by the Office of Academic Affairs following unanimous recommendations by the Academic Planning Advisory Committee (APAC) and by the Graduate Council, the latter occurring through email vote. If the Senate recommends approval and the President concurs, the proposal will need the additional concurrence of the Chancellor. Because this is a Certificate that is drawn from courses that are in place for a master’s program, MHEC approval is automatic.

B. Recommendation:

The Senate Committee on Programs, Curricula, and Courses recommends that the Senate approve the proposal to establish a new graduate certificate in Intelligence Analysis.

C. Committee Work:

The Committee considered the proposal at its meeting on May 6, 2005. Drs. Tom Kennedy and William Lahneman were present at the meeting to respond to questions. After some discussion, the Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of the new graduate certificate.

D. Alternatives:

The Senate could decline to approve the new certificate.

E. Risks:

There are no obvious risks associated with approval.

F. Financial Implications:

As authorized by the University Finance Committee at its meeting of October 9, 1997, the program will be funded on an entrepreneurial model where tuition revenue less a 7.5% campus overhead flows to the School of Public Policy while the School is responsible for all costs. The costs to be covered by the School include a portion of salaries and benefits for faculty members who teach in the program on load. A conservative analysis of costs and projected revenues shows that the program should at least break even.