Establish a New Degree Program
Submitted by:
The Faculty of the School of Information and Library Science
at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Submitted to:
Vice President for Academic Affairs
UNC General Administration
October 14, 2001
Resolved
By the Faculty of the School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on March 22, 2000.
That we believe the role of information in our knowledge-based society is crucial and ever expanding, and the School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina is prepared to shape that role.
That we believe a Bachelor of Science in Information Science will prepare students for excellent career opportunities in almost any industry, in the area of analyzing, processing, developing and managing information and information tools in our knowledge-based economy.
That we believe this Bachelor of Science in Information Science will offer world-class education for students.
Therefore, know that we support this Request for Authorization to Establish a New Degree Program, and endorse the plans herein.
Constituent Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
API Discipline Specialty Title: Information Sciences and Systems
API Discipline Specialty Number: 0702 Level: Bachelor’s
Specify Type of Degree: B.S.
Proposed program is at a more advanced level than those previously authorized: No
Proposed program is in a new discipline division: No
Program Tracks (if any): None Table of Contents
Request for Authorization to 1
Establish a New Degree Program 1
October 14, 2001 1
Constituent Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2
API Discipline Specialty Title: Information Sciences and Systems 2
API Discipline Specialty Number: 0702 Level: Bachelor’s 2
Specify Type of Degree: B.S. 2
Proposed program is at a more advanced level than those previously authorized: No 2
Proposed program is in a new discipline division: No 2
Program Tracks (if any): None 2
Table of Contents 3
Executive Summary 6
I: DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM 7
II: JUSTIFICATION FOR THE PROGRAM 14
III: PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND CURRICULUM 19
IV: FACULTY 30
V: LIBRARY 33
VI: FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT 36
VII: ADMINISTRATION 39
VIII: ACCREDITATION 41
IX: SUPPORTING FIELDS 42
X: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 43
XI: BUDGET 44
XII: EVALUATION PLANS 46
Appendix A: Selected Job Opportunity Areas for BSIS Graduates 50
Appendix B: Letters of Support 51
Appendix C: Focus Group Summary Report 57
Attributes to be Considered for Admission 57
Skills and Knowledge of BSIS Graduates 57
Additional Comments about the Proposed Curriculum 58
Career Options for BSIS Graduates 58
Appendix D: Projected Course Matrix, Years 1-4 59
Appendix E: BSIS Structure 62
Appendix F: Faculty Resumes 63
Journal Publications 76
Education 90
Selected Recent Publications 91
Education 96
Professional Experience 96
Selected Professional Activities 97
Selected Publication 97
NSF Grant: Supporting Collaboration across Distances through Technology (2001-2002) 99
Director, nanoManipulator Collaboratory, NIH National Computing National Computing Research Resource (NCRR) in Molecular Graphics and Microscopy (GRIP) (1999-present) 99
Appendix G: SILS Fund Raising Priorities for Campaign Carolina 107
New Undergraduate Program – Bachelor of Science in Information Science 107
(6 million) 107
Faculty Development 107
Programs 108
Based on marketing and feasibility data collected in a recent study, SILS is uniquely positioned to play an international leadership role in conducting research and providing training for health information professionals. At the same time, issues related to informed health decision making by consumers, especially the use of health information from the Internet, are of primary concern. 108
Faculty Development 108
Programs 108
It is a priority within North Carolina to improve support for our elementary and secondary schools and provide high quality educational opportunities for our children. SILS could contribute directly to this effort through its research and teaching in the area of information literacy for children, children’s library services and the use of technology by children. 108
Information Resources 109
UNC has strengths in the humanities and the institutions that preserve our cultural heritage such as museums, archives and special collections in libraries. By consolidating and leveraging its resources, SILS can provide a broad range of educational and research opportunities for the training of professionals working in cultural heritage institutions. 109
Faculty/Staff 109
Programs 109
Faculty Development 109
Enrichment and Expansion of Existing Graduate Programs 110
(2.43 million) 110
Students 110
Information Resources 110
Global Connections 111
(.5 million) 111
Students 111
Programs 111
Appendix H: Minor in Information Systems Catalog Entry 112
Appendix I: Budget 116
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