OATdb Archive

2007 - 2008

Music MM

Goal
Evaluate The MM Degrees And Curriculum
We must reevaluate the MM degrees to ensure we are offering high quality programs in the appropriate format

Objective
Clarify The MM Program
We need to clarify exacly which MM degrees we will offer

Indicator
Numer Of Students Enrolled In Each MM Program
IF we don't have the critical mass to sustain individual programs, then we need to do something else, like combine the degrees, to keep the MM viable

Criterion
Students in the MM programs
THere must be at least 1 graduate from every program in 3 years of the degree will be dropped

Finding
Curriculum Review
We completed the curriclum revies. Changes need to be made in the MM programs.

Action
Change Curriclum
We are changing the curriculum to meet NASM standards and have only one MM with separate tracks.

Goal
Increase The Number Of Graduate Students
We need to increase the number of graduate students who are GA's

Objective
11 TAs By The End Of 07-08
We nee to secure funding so we can have 11 GAs. We get funding for 5 GAs from the Dean's office

Indicator
Funding Provided For GAs
Funding for GAs is the best indicator of success in this growth process

Criterion
Funding for GAs
FUnding of $9,800 for 6 GAs is needed = $58,000

Finding
Funding can be found
Funds can be used from Student Service Fees and Designated tuition to fund GA positions

Action
Funding for 6 GAs in 08-09
We will set aside funding for 6 GAs. The total amount will be $58,000


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