FORM B-2-A
NEW PROGRAM PROPOSAL
(Career/Act 46 Program)
NAME OF PROPOSED PROGRAM:
Campus(es): Allegheny Campus North Campus
Boyce Campus South Campus
Check One: Degree Certificate Diploma
Is the proposed program title consistent with the corresponding degree or certificate?
YES NO
1. What is the rationale for this new program? Include reasons why the college should be involved in this program and identify studies that have been done to support the need for such a program, including the following ACT 46 information.
Is the career(s) listed as a High Priority Occupation on the PA state list?
YES NO
If so, what is the appropriate Standard Occupational Code (SOC) for this program?
Names of at least two or three employers involved in the development of the curriculum.
Number of annual projected openings reported by the employers.
Documentary evidence of the annual projected openings reported by each employer.
Documentary evidence that the number of projected openings is sufficient to constitute a “workforce need” in the geographic region.
Are the annual wages for the occupation at least $25, 364 (this amount could vary from year to year)? YES NO
If the annual wages are below the wage threshold, demonstrate that there is a career ladder or opportunity for career advancement into occupations that pay above the wage threshold, and that the program/course has a mechanism for helping students advance into a higher wage position.
The information in item #1 must be certified by the Dean of Workforce Development.
Signature of the Dean of Workforce Development / Date2. Proposed program catalog description (proposed catalog descriptions must include the program objectives and for career programs [Act 46], include job titles).
3. Please complete the following anticipated sequence of courses.
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
Other [e.g. Summer Session(s)]
4. What is the anticipated enrollment in this program?
5. Is the proposed program transferable? YES NO
Attach documentation.
6. Budgetary Requirements:
a. Staffing – will additional personnel be required to operate this program?
YES NO
If yes, please provide specific information.
b. Equipment
c. Material and Instructional Supplies
d. Facilities
e. Have grant funds been sought to support any aspect of this operation?
YES NO
If yes, please provide specific information.
f. What are the estimated program costs for the first, third, and fifth years?
g. Does this program have insurance implications beyond normal coverage?
YES NO
If yes, please provide specific information.
7. Describe how the program will be implemented.
Any additional information:
College Council/Curriculum Subcommittee – Revised 2008