October 4, 2017


ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL Wednesday, October 4, 2017 Dakota State University Beacom Institute of Technology – Classroom 216 Madison, South Dakota 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CST


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1.	Agenda – Additions, Changes, and Approval

2.	Rolling Calendar

3.	Curriculum and Program Revisions
	A.	Program Modifications
		1)	Northern State University
		2)	South Dakota State University
		3)	University of South Dakota

	B.	Course Modifications
		1)	Northern State University
		2)	University of South Dakota

	C.	New Site Request – USD – BA/BS in Criminal Justice (Online)
	D.	Summary of Pending and in-Progress Program Requests

4.	Policy Revision and Development
	A.	BOR Policy Revisions
		1)	BOR Policies 1:10:1 through 1:10:6 – Institutional Mission Statements
		2)	BOR Policy 2:10 – Grades and Use Grade Point Averages

	B.	Academic Affairs Guidelines
		1)	Dean’s List Designation Guidelines
		2)	Program Review Guidelines
		3)	Credit by Examination Guideline Revisions
		4)	Credit Limits for Double Majors

	C.	Section Size Alternatives
	D.	Academic Calendar Definitions & Update
	E.	Academic Initiatives Timeline
	F.	Peer Institution Selection Process
	G.	SD Participation in MHEC Midwest Student Exchange Program
	H.	Joint Committee A and AAC Meetings
	I.	System Math Initiatives
	J.	Banner Student Update
	K.	Discipline Council Reports

5.	Consent
	A.	Agreements on Academic Cooperation – SDSU
	B.	Articulation Agreement – SDSU
	C.	Affiliation Agreement – USD & API
	D.	Program Review Reports – BHSU