Fifth-Year Interim Report
CR 2.8 Number of Full-Time Faculty
The number of full-time faculty members is adequate to support the mission of the institution and to ensure the quality and integrity of each of its academic programs
Compliance
___ Non-Compliance
Narrative
Savannah State University employs adequate numbers of full-time faculty who have the academic qualifications to teach in the programs to which they are assigned, to fulfill the mission and strategic priorities of the university, and to ensure the quality and integrity of each of its academic programs.
The mission statement of Savannah State University states, "Savannah State University, the oldest public historically black university in the State of Georgia, develops productive members of a global society through high quality instruction, scholarship, research, service and community involvement. The University fosters engaged learning and personal growth in a student-centered environment that celebrates the African American legacy while nurturing a diverse student body. Savannah State University offers graduate and undergraduate studies including nationally accredited programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and the professions." (Savannah State University Mission Statement) . The university’s mission is realized through its five overarching Strategic Priorities. Faculty are important to ensure the achievement of all of these priorities, but particularly the first three:
PRIORITY 1: ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT and ACHIEVEMENT
- Advancing knowledge through research, scholarship, and creative inquiry
- Diversifying academic programs and enhancing academic quality
- Enhancing curricular and co-curricular activities through academic and student life experiences
PRIORITY 2: COMMUNITY and ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- Utilizing applied research to embrace social, economic, and community projects
- Initiating leadership opportunities through service and workforce development
- Enhancing sustainable partnerships and alliances
PRIORITY 3: GLOBAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCES
- Expanding International Programs
- Initiating international partnerships
- Enhancing Study Abroad and Exchange Program opportunities
- Broadening experiences for international and other diverse students
Critical to fulfilling Savannah State University’s mission and accomplishing the University’s Strategic Priorities is employing and retaining an adequate number of qualified full-time faculty to deliver quality programs to students. The number of full-time faculty that the University employs to develop, review, revise, and deliver its academic programs must be acceptable within the higher education community and by accreditors. Additionally, an adequate number of faculty must be available within academic programs during the academic year to: 1) respond to the needs of student advisement and academic support; 2) plan for and deliver curriculum that is innovative, relevant, and current; 3) engage in scholarly activities to keep abreast of and add to the knowledge base within their discipline; and 4) provide service to the institution and the external communities served as members of an institution of higher education. The adequacy of qualified full-time faculty to accomplish the mission and priorities of the institution and to ensure the quality and integrity of its academic programs is demonstrated in the following narrative.
Faculty members at Savannah State University are the primary means by which students receive "high quality instruction," and they are the members of the university community primarily responsible for fostering "engaged learning" and developing and maintaining the "student-centered environment" that is central to the mission and priorities of the university and the academic experience of students matriculating through the university. Moreover, it is primarily the faculty who teach students to conduct research, connect them to learning opportunities in the local and national workforce, and make international connections to ensure SSU students have a global education experience.
Faculty Definitions
Savannah State University has seven major types of faculty: regular, non-tenure track, lecturers/senior lecturers, visiting, part-time, temporary, and adjunct. Each type is explained in the Savannah State University Faculty Handbook . These definitions are also aligned with those of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. The SSU Faculty Handbook provides the following definitions and descriptions of the types of faculty appointments at the institution:
Regular Faculty
The term "regular faculty" applies to those faculty members who have been selected through university defined search procedures and who are employed full-time on an academic year or fiscal year contract, to serve as faculty members on a tenure-track appointment as instructors, assistant professors, associate professors, or professors. (The term "full-time" is used to denote service on a 100 percent workload basis for two semesters.) ( SSU Faculty Handbook - 2.3.1 Regular Faculty Definition)
Non-Tenure Track Faculty
Non-Tenure Track Faculty are employed to teach and/or conduct research with no expectation of the award of tenure or of having to meet requirements for tenure as defined by Savannah State University. Faculty members employed in non-tenure track positions are not eligible for tenure, and probationary credit toward tenure shall not be awarded for service in non-tenure track positions.
(SSU Faculty Handbook — 2.3.2 Non-Tenure Track Definition)
Lecturers and Senior Lecturers
Full-time lecturers and senior lecturers are appointed by SSU on a year-to-year basis. Lecturers and senior lecturers who have served full-time for the entire previous academic year have the presumption of reappointment for the next academic year unless notified in writing to the contrary. (SSU Faculty Handbook – 2.3.3 Lecturers and Senior Lecturers Definition)
Visiting Faculty
Visiting faculty, like temporary faculty and non-tenure track faculty, are employed by SSU for a specified period of time, ordinarily one academic year at a time. While visiting faculty may be reappointed for subsequent years, they are limited to two consecutive academic years. Service as a visiting faculty member at Savannah State University can count toward the award of tenure if the visiting faculty member subsequently receives an appointment as a regular faculty member. (SSU Faculty Handbook - 2.3.4 Visiting Faculty Definition)
Part-Time Faculty
Part-time faculty at SSU are temporarily employed on a less than full-time basis during an academic year, and are entitled to the same rights as full-time faculty members with respect to academic privileges, but they do not have the right to a year-to-year appointment. Persons holding part-time appointments are not considered members of the faculty.
Part-time faculty are employed only for the term specified in the Part-Time Faculty Contract and future employment is based solely on a separate offer, acceptance of that offer and execution of a new and distinct contract.
Service as a part-time faculty member does not count toward an award of tenure, and faculty with part-time appointments do not acquire tenure. Part-time faculty are offered employment on a per course basis. (SSU Faculty Handbook – 2.3.5 Part-Time Faculty Definition)
Temporary Faculty
Temporary faculty members are employed on an emergency basis. Ordinarily, they are not selected through defined search procedures. Rather, they are identified by the department chair and approved by the dean of the college or school and the provost. Temporary faculty are not on a tenure track. Temporary faculty members hold rank for the period of their contract, but for no more than one academic year at a time. Service as a temporary faculty member cannot exceed two one year appointments. (SSU Faculty Handbook - 2.3.7 Temporary Faculty Definition).
Adjunct Faculty
Adjunct faculty represent the seventh category of the corps of instruction at SSU. Adjunct faculty are appointed to serve based on the professional needs of the department and the University. As such, they form the collaborative link in the professional activity of scholars and the work of practitioners in their respective fields. This linkage serves students and faculty in bringing an understanding of workplace reality to educational experiences, while allowing professional observation of student work within the community. Adjunct faculty members are entitled to the same rights as full-time faculty members with respect to academic privileges, except that they do not have the right to year-to-year appointments. (SSU Faculty Handbook - 2.3.6 Adjunct Faculty Definition)
Faculty Resources
Full-time faculty comprise an average over 80% of the entire Savannah State University corps of instruction for Fall semester 2013-2015. This includes both regular faculty and temporary faculty. Part-time faculty make up approximately 20% of the faculty for the same time period. The percentages of full-time faculty vary by college from a high of 91% in the College of Sciences and Technology to a low of 70% in the College of Business Administration. These data are shown in Table 2.8a Full-time and Part-time Faculty by College below.
Table 2.8a Full-Time and Part-Time Faculty by College
|
College |
Fall 2013 |
Fall 2014 |
Fall 2015 |
Fall 2016 |
||||
|
FT |
PT |
FT |
PT |
FT |
PT |
FT |
PT |
|
|
College of Business Administration |
||||||||
|
(n) |
21 |
9 |
26 |
7 |
25 |
3 |
26 |
4 |
|
(%) |
70% |
30% |
79% |
21% |
89% |
11% |
87% |
13% |
|
College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
||||||||
|
(n) |
106 |
35 |
118 |
26 |
117 |
41 |
124 |
32 |
|
(%) |
75% |
25% |
82% |
18% |
74% |
26% |
79% |
21% |
|
College of Sciences & Technology |
||||||||
|
(n) |
51 |
5 |
62 |
9 |
62 |
9 |
63 |
6 |
|
(%) |
91% |
9% |
87% |
13% |
87% |
13% |
91% |
9% |
|
School of Teacher Education |
||||||||
|
(n) |
3 |
|
4 |
|
4 |
|
4 |
|
|
(%) |
100% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
100% |
0% |
|
Total (n) |
181 |
49 |
210 |
42 |
208 |
53 |
217 |
42 |
|
Total (%) |
79% |
21% |
83% |
17% |
80% |
20% |
84% |
16% |
Faculty Contracts
Faculty at all ranks and in all categories receive annual contracts that are issued prior to the beginning of each academic year. These contracts are assigned based on the faculty members’ performance and the needs of the department in which they are assigned to teach. Contracts outline the terms of the faculty member’s employment, including responsibilities outside of the classroom, to include advising and service to the university, college, and department.
Percentages of Full-Time Faculty
The following table shows, for SSU’s degree programs, the breakdown of programs by percentage level of full-time faculty. Most programs have at least 60% of the course hours taught by full-time faculty.
Table 2.8b Numbers and Percentages of Full-Time Faculty
|
% of Full-time Faculty |
Number of Programs |
% of Programs |
|
Less than 50% |
0 |
0% |
|
50% - 59% |
2 |
6% |
|
60% - 69% |
4 |
13% |
|
70% - 79% |
3 |
9% |
|
80% - 89% |
5 |
16% |
|
90% - 100% |
18 |
56% |
Instructional Modes of Delivery
Savannah State University recognizes three different modes of instructional delivery: Face-to Face; Hybrid Online; and Fully Online, described as follows:
- Face-to-Face : More than 50% of scheduled class time requires face-to-face meetings. These are not online education courses and are not shown on SSU Online.
- Hybrid Online : 51% to 99% of scheduled class time is online. The remaining class time requires face-to-face meetings.
- Fully Online : 100% of scheduled class time is online. Orientation, period tests, final exams, or labs may require students to meet on campus or at an approved proctored location.
Note: At Savannah State University, Hybrid, Online and Fully Online are defined as courses delivered via the use of Desire2Learn, (D2L), which is SSU’s web-based learning management system, or directly via the Internet.
For the purposes of this narrative, these categories have been combined to form two categories: Not Fully Online and Fully Online. Not Fully Online is composed of Face-to-Face and Hybrid Online, and Fully Online is the only mode of delivery in the second category. This is shown in Table 2.8b.
Table 2.8c Modes of Course Delivery
|
CR2.8 Categories |
Savannah State University Categories |
|
Not Fully Online |
Face-to-Face |
|
Online Hybrid |
|
|
Fully Online |
100 % Online |
Online Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (BBA)
Savannah State University offers one degree program that is fully online, the Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Management (Savannah State University - Online BBA) . To clarify, "fully online" for the purposes of delivery of this program means that students are admitted into the program after completion of 60 credit hours of college work or earning an associate degree and can earn all their upper-division course work in Management through courses offered fully online. These courses are taught by same full-time faculty in both face-to-face and online courses. Table 2.8d below indicates that 100% of the courses in the Online Bachelor of Business Administration Online degree program are taught by full-time faculty:
Table 2.8d Online BBA (FT and PT Faculty)
|
College of Business Administration |
Degree |
FT Faculty |
PT Faculty |
% FT |
|
Bachelor of Business Administration Online (Management) |
BBA |
5 |
0 |
100% |
Graduate Programs Offered at the Coastal Georgia Center
As described in Part I, Section 3, Savannah State University offers the Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Social Work (MSW), and Master of Science in Urban Studies and Planning (MSUSP) at the Coastal Georgia Center in downtown Savannah, Georgia. [Document noting SSU programs at the Coastal Georgia Center]. The Coastal Georgia Center is operated by Georgia Southern University in conjunction with Savannah State University and Armstrong University. It is a venue for meetings, continuing education classes, graduate courses, distance learning, and professional development classes.
The SSU faculty teaching at the Coastal Georgia Center teach full-time in their respective graduate programs and have offices on campus for student advising and other administrative functions. Table 2.8e below indicates that 100% of the courses in the Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Social Work (MSW), and Master of Science in Urban Studies and Planning (MSUSP) degree programs offered at the Coastal Georgia Center are taught by full-time faculty:
Table 2.8e SSU Programs Offered at the Coastal Georgia Center (FT and PT Faculty)
|
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences |
Degree |
FT Faculty |
PT Faculty |
% FT |
|
Master of Public Administration |
MPA |
4 |
0 |
100% |
|
Master of Science in Urban Studies and Planning |
MSUSP |
2 |
0 |
100% |
|
Master of Social Work |
MSW* |
3 |
0 |
100% |
*NOTE: Three of the faculty members in Social Work teach at the graduate level at the Coastal Georgia Center and
they also teach undergraduate social work courses on the main campus .
As the data show, regardless of mode of delivery of instruction or location at which programs are offered, the majority of courses are taught by full-time faculty.
Full-Time/Part-Time Faculty Disaggregated by Academic Program
A significant measure of the adequacy of faculty in higher education institutions is the disaggregated numbers and percentages of full-time faculty by academic program Table 2.8f below, provides data for SSU’s academic degree programs.
Table 2.8f Full-Time/Part-Time Faculty Disaggregated by Academic Program
|
Academic Programs and Degree Levels |
Fall 2013 |
Fall 2014 |
Fall 2015 |
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|
No. FT Faculty |
No. PT Faculty |
% FT Faculty |
No. of Courses Taught by FT Faculty |
% Taught by FT Faculty |
No. FT Faculty |
No. PT Faculty |
% FT Faculty |
No. of Courses Taught by FT Faculty |
% Taught by FT Faculty |
No. FT Faculty |
No. PT Faculty |
% FT Faculty |
No. of Courses Taught by FT Faculty |
% Taught by FT Faculty |
|
|
College of Business Administration |
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|
Curriculum, Business |
|||||||||||||||
|
All Business Programs* |
5 |
3 |
63% |
17 |
81% |
6 |
4 |
60% |
19 |
76% |
6 |
1 |
86% |
21 |
91% |
|
Accounting |
|||||||||||||||
|
Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Accounting |
4 |
2 |
67% |
16 |
84% |
5 |
2 |
71% |
17 |
85% |
4 |
1 |
80% |
13 |
93% |
|
Global Logistics and International Business |
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|
Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Global Logistics and International Business |
2 |
0 |
100% |
8 |
100% |
2 |
0 |
100% |
7 |
100% |
2 |
0 |
100% |
7 |
100% |
|
Information Systems |
|||||||||||||||
|
Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Information Systems |
3 |
2 |
60% |
13 |
81% |
4 |
1 |
80% |
14 |
78% |
4 |
0 |
100% |
15 |
100% |
|
Management |
|||||||||||||||
|
Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Management (traditional) |
3 |
2 |
60% |
11 |
73% |
5 |
0 |
100% |
15 |
100% |
5 |
1 |
83% |
16 |
89% |
|
Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Management (online) |
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|
Marketing |
|||||||||||||||
|
Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Marketing |
3 |
0 |
100% |
13 |
100% |
3 |
0 |
100% |
10 |
100% |
3 |
0 |
100% |
8 |
100% |
|
Business Administration |
|||||||||||||||
|
Master of Business Administration |
1 |
0 |
100% |
4 |
100% |
1 |
0 |
100% |
4 |
100% |
1 |
0 |
100% |
1 |
100% |
|
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences |
|||||||||||||||
|
Curriculum, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences |
|||||||||||||||
|
Advanced Certificate Post-Baccalaureate Certificate In Nonprofit Organization and Leadership |
42 |
22 |
66% |
199 |
84% |
26 |
6 |
81% |
124 |
91% |
28 |
10 |
74% |
121 |
90% |
|
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies |
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|
Africana Studies |
|||||||||||||||
|
Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Africana Studies |
2 |
2 |
50% |
15 |
65% |
2 |
2 |
50% |
11 |
58% |
2 |
2 |
50% |
10 |
63% |
|
Behavior Analysis |
|||||||||||||||
|
Bachelor of Science in Behavior Analysis |
3 |
0 |
100% |
12 |
100% |
4 |
0 |
100% |
15 |
100% |
4 |
1 |
80% |
15 |
88% |
|
Criminal Justice |
|||||||||||||||
|
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Criminal Justice |
3 |
1 |
75% |
16 |
94% |
3 |
1 |
75% |
15 |
94% |
3 |
1 |
75% |
13 |
87% |
|
English |
|||||||||||||||
|
Bachelor of Arts with a Major in English Language and Literature |
4 |
0 |
100% |
14 |
100% |
24 |
10 |
71% |
100 |
85% |
22 |
13 |
63% |
87 |
79% |
|
History |
|||||||||||||||
|
Bachelor of Arts with a Major in History, General |
5 |
0 |
100% |
24 |
100% |
5 |
0 |
100% |
23 |
100% |
5 |
0 |
100% |
27 |
100% |
|
Homeland Security and Emergency Management |
|||||||||||||||
|
Certificate of Less than One Year Homeland Security & Emergency Management |
2 |
0 |
100% |
10 |
100% |
3 |
0 |
100% |
18 |
100% |
2 |
0 |
100% |
13 |
100% |
|
Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Homeland Security and Emergency Management |
|||||||||||||||
|
Mass Communications |
|||||||||||||||
|
Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Mass Communications |
8 |
0 |
100% |
38 |
100% |
9 |
1 |
90% |
36 |
97% |
9 |
1 |
90% |
39 |
98% |
|
Political Science |
|||||||||||||||
|
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Political Science |
6 |
1 |
86% |
33 |
89% |
11 |
0 |
100% |
75 |
100% |
11 |
1 |
92% |
94 |
98% |
|
Public Administration |
|||||||||||||||
|
Master of Public Administration |
5 |
1 |
83% |
25 |
93% |
4 |
0 |
100% |
17 |
100% |
4 |
2 |
67% |
13 |
87% |
|
Social Work |
|||||||||||||||
|
Bachelor of Social Work |
6 |
5 |
55% |
24 |
77% |
7 |
2 |
78% |
24 |
86% |
6 |
4 |
60% |
28 |
80% |
|
Master of Social Work |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sociology |
|||||||||||||||
|
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Sociology |
5 |
0 |
100% |
25 |
100% |
6 |
0 |
100% |
28 |
100% |
4 |
0 |
100% |
18 |
100% |
|
Urban Studies and Planning |
|||||||||||||||
|
Master of Science in Urban Studies and Planning |
1 |
0 |
100% |
5 |
100% |
2 |
0 |
100% |
7 |
100% |
2 |
0 |
100% |
7 |
100% |
|
Visual and Performing Arts |
|||||||||||||||
|
Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Major in Visual and Performing Arts |
14 |
3 |
82% |
64 |
90% |
12 |
4 |
75% |
58 |
84% |
15 |
6 |
71% |
66 |
89% |
|
College of Sciences and Technology |
|||||||||||||||
|
Curriculum, Sciences and Technology |
|||||||||||||||
|
Associate of Science |
4 |
0 |
100% |
16 |
100% |
4 |
0 |
100% |
17 |
100% |
5 |
0 |
100% |
18 |
100% |
|
Biology |
|||||||||||||||
|
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Biology |
8 |
1 |
89% |
45 |
96% |
11 |
2 |
85% |
59 |
94% |
8 |
5 |
62% |
39 |
72% |
|
Chemistry |
|||||||||||||||
|
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Chemistry |
6 |
2 |
75% |
25 |
86% |
9 |
4 |
69% |
32 |
82% |
10 |
1 |
91% |
34 |
94% |
|
Engineering Technology |
|||||||||||||||
|
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Civil Engineering Technology |
3 |
0 |
100% |
13 |
100% |
3 |
0 |
100% |
13 |
100% |
4 |
0 |
100% |
12 |
100% |
|
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Computer Science Technology |
3 |
1 |
75% |
12 |
86% |
5 |
1 |
83% |
16 |
89% |
5 |
0 |
100% |
19 |
100% |
|
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Electronics Engineering Technology |
3 |
0 |
100% |
10 |
100% |
3 |
0 |
100% |
12 |
100% |
3 |
0 |
100% |
13 |
100% |
|
Environmental Science |
|||||||||||||||
|
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Environmental Science |
1 |
0 |
100% |
5 |
100% |
1 |
0 |
100% |
6 |
100% |
1 |
1 |
50% |
7 |
78% |
|
Forensic Science |
|||||||||||||||
|
Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science |
2 |
0 |
100% |
8 |
100% |
3 |
0 |
100% |
11 |
100% |
4 |
0 |
100% |
15 |
100% |
|
Marine Sciences |
|||||||||||||||
|
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Marine Sciences |
5 |
0 |
100% |
12 |
100% |
7 |
0 |
100% |
20 |
100% |
6 |
1 |
86% |
19 |
95% |
|
Master of Science in Marine Sciences |
|||||||||||||||
|
Mathematics |
|||||||||||||||
|
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Mathematics |
16 |
1 |
94% |
76 |
97% |
16 |
2 |
89% |
78 |
96% |
16 |
1 |
94% |
82 |
95% |
|
School of Teacher Education |
|||||||||||||||
|
Education |
|||||||||||||||
|
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Mathematics (with Secondary Mathematics Teacher Certification) |
3 |
0 |
100% |
5 |
100% |
4 |
0 |
100% |
13 |
100% |
4 |
0 |
100% |
18 |
100% |
|
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Biology (with Secondary Biology Teacher Certification) |
|||||||||||||||
|
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Electronics Engineering Technology (with P-12 Technology Education Certification) |
|||||||||||||||
|
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Civil Engineering Technology (with P-12 Engineering Technology Education Certification) |
|||||||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Total |
181 |
49 |
79% |
813 |
90% |
210 |
42 |
83% |
914 |
92% |
208 |
53 |
80% |
908 |
90% |
Student to Faculty Ratio
While the number of full-time faculty is one important component of the concept of "adequate," the workload to which they are assigned is critical for ensuring the academic quality and integrity of the programs. Table 2.8g documents the full-time student enrollment (FTE) served in fall semester data from 2013-2015. This data indicates that SSU is delivering its instructional mission with an average ratio of 22 full-time students per one full time faculty member.
Table 2.8g Full-Time Student to Full-Time Faculty Ratio 2013-2015
|
|
Fall 2013 |
Fall 2014 |
Fall 2015 |
|
Full-Time Faculty |
181 |
210 |
208 |
|
Full-Time Student FTE |
4,221 |
4,305 |
4,166 |
|
FT Students/FT Faculty |
23:1 |
21:1 |
20:1 |
Student to Faculty Ratio Disaggregated by Academic Program
While overall student to faculty ratios based on student head count is an important measure of the manner in which the institution distributes its resources in support of its academic programs, student to faculty ratios disaggregated by academic program, graduate and undergraduate, present evidence that faculty resources are adequate to fulfill the institution’s mission in each academic program. Table 2.8h below provides student to faculty ratios disaggregated by academic program for Fall Semesters 2013-2015:
Table 2.8h: Faculty to Student Ratios by Program Academic Programs and Degree Levels
|
Academic Programs |
Term |
||
|
Fall 2013 |
Fall 2014 |
Fall 2015 |
|
|
College of Business Administration |
|||
|
Curriculum, Business |
|||
|
All Business Programs* |
* |
* |
* |
|
Accounting |
|||
|
Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Accounting |
26:1 |
16:1 |
19:1 |
|
Global Logistics and International Business |
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Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Global Logistics and International Business |
2:1 |
5:1 |
10:1 |
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Information Systems |
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Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Information Systems |
17:1 |
10:1 |
11:1 |
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Management |
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Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Management (traditional) |
43:1 |
24:1 |
26:1 |
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Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Management (online) |
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Marketing |
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Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Marketing |
16:1 |
16:1 |
20:1 |
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Business Administration |
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Master of Business Administration |
38:1 |
35:1 |
30:1 |
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College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences |
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Curriculum, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences |
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Advanced Certificate Post-Baccalaureate Certificate In Nonprofit Organization and Leadership |
** |
8:1 |
12:1 |
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Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies |
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Africana Studies |
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Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Africana Studies |
2:1 |
2:1 |
2:1 |
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Behavior Analysis |
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Bachelor of Science in Behavior Analysis |
26:1 |
18:1 |
19:1 |
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Criminal Justice |
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Bachelor of Science with a Major in Criminal Justice |
47:1 |
39:1 |
30:1 |
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English |
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Bachelor of Arts with a Major in English Language and Literature |
9:1 |
9:1 |
9:1 |
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History |
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Bachelor of Arts with a Major in History, General |
10:1 |
11:1 |
3:2 |
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Homeland Security and Emergency Management |
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Certificate of Less than One Year Homeland Security & Emergency Management |
40:1 |
26:1 |
38:1 |
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Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Homeland Security and Emergency Management |
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Mass Communications |
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Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Mass Communications |
22:1 |
19:1 |
19:1 |
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Political Science |
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Bachelor of Science with a Major in Political Science |
12:1 |
4:1 |
1:1 |
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Public Administration |
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Master of Public Administration |
4:1 |
2:1 |
4:1 |
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Social Work |
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Bachelor of Social Work |
25:1 |
20:1 |
25:1 |
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Master of Social Work |
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Sociology |
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Bachelor of Science with a Major in Sociology |
10:1 |
9:1 |
14:1 |
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Urban Studies and Planning |
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Master of Science in Urban Studies and Planning |
11:1 |
3:1 |
5:1 |
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Visual and Performing Arts |
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Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Major in Visual and Performing Arts |
3:1 |
4:1 |
3:1 |
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College of Sciences and Technology |
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Curriculum, Sciences and Technology |
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Associate of Science |
*** |
*** |
*** |
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Biology |
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Bachelor of Science with a Major in Biology |
26:1 |
18:1 |
24:1 |
|
Chemistry |
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Bachelor of Science with a Major in Chemistry |
4:1 |
2:1 |
3:1 |
|
Engineering Technology |
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Bachelor of Science with a Major in Civil Engineering Technology |
19:1 |
16:1 |
13:1 |
|
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Computer Science Technology |
25:1 |
13:1 |
10:1 |
|
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Electronics Engineering Technology |
24:1 |
20:1 |
19:1 |
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Environmental Science |
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Bachelor of Science with a Major in Environmental Science |
11:1 |
8:1 |
2:1 |
|
Forensic Science |
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Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science |
7:1 |
5:1 |
6:1 |
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Marine Sciences |
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Bachelor of Science with a Major in Marine Sciences |
12:1 |
7:1 |
9:1 |
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Master of Science in Marine Sciences |
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Mathematics |
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Bachelor of Science with a Major in Mathematics |
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School of Teacher Education |
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Education |
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Bachelor of Science with a Major in Mathematics (with Secondary Mathematics Teacher Certification) |
Note: SOTE began enrolling students after approval of the teacher preparation programs by the GaPSC in spring 2014. Students were enrolled in entry level education courses (EDUC 2000, 2103, 2110, 2120, 2130) but the majority did not progress to higher level coursework to be counted as teacher candidates due to a) deciding not to pursue teacher certification, b) not meeting the mandated admission requirements of GaPSC, or c) taking EDUC 2000 level courses as electives
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Bachelor of Science with a Major in Biology (with Secondary Biology Teacher Certification) |
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Bachelor of Science with a Major in Electronics Engineering Technology (with P-12 Engineering Technology Education Certification) |
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Bachelor of Science with a Major in Civil Engineering Technology (with P-12 Engineering Technology Education Certification) |
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* Faculty in each college teach across all programs.
** No students in 2013 due to non-existence of the program.
*** Faculty in each college teach across all the programs that incorporate the Associate of Science program.
As indicated in Table 2.8h above, Savannah State University employs adequate faculty to ensure that class sizes are appropriate to ensure the quality and integrity of each of its academic programs. Most of the degree programs at the university have student to faculty ratios below 20 students per faculty member. The programs in which the student to faculty ratio are highest, include management; accounting; homeland security and emergency management; and criminal justice. These are the most popular and highest enrolled programs at the university. In some programs the student to faculty ratios are low, such as in history, political science, fine arts, and chemistry. While these programs have few majors, they serve a significant number of students with courses in the general education core curriculum.
Faculty Governance
At Savannah State University, faculty share in the governance of the institution specifically as relates to the establishment of rules and regulations for the faculty at large, the academic program offerings, and the processes of matriculation and graduation of students. The Faculty Senate is the primary institutional entity through which faculty establish policies for such matters as: 1) faculty appointments, tenure, and promotion; 2) curriculum development, subject matter, methods of instruction, and other academic standards and processes; and 3) the establishment of academic requirements for degrees and certificates. SSU faculty have the right and responsibility to make rules and regulations for its governance, with approval by the President, and as designated in the By-Laws of the Faculty Senate. These by-laws are aligned with the policies of the Board of Regents.
SSU faculty collaborate with the administrators and staff in the Office of Academic Affairs and Office of Student Affairs to establish a range of rules and regulations related to students—from admission policies to guidelines for suspension and expulsion to requirements for student honors and graduation.
As noted in the Faculty Handbook, the faculty may also lead in development and implementation of those aspects of student life that relate to the educational process. The faculty may also recommend rules for the regulation of student publications, athletics, intercollegiate games, musical, dramatic and literary clubs, fraternities and sororities, and all other student activities and affairs, in conjunction with Student Affairs and subject to the approval by the President. ( Savannah State University Faculty Handbook - 1.7.2 Legislative Rule-Making and Regulatory Authority of the Faculty
Additional Responsibilities of Faculty
In addition to teaching responsibilities, faculty at Savannah State University have responsibilities that are supportive of their teaching effectiveness. Faculty members are expected to be available on campus for interactions with students and are required to designate at least ten clock hours per week as office hours, during which they are available to meet with students. Office hours of faculty members are posted on their office doors and provided on the syllabi of courses taught by the faculty member. They advise students in preparation for registration each semester and work with department chairs, deans, and the Office of the Registrar to ensure that degree requirements are met for those students applying for graduation. Faculty members must also attend and participate in all official functions of the university, including Commencement, Founders’ Day, and Honors Convocation.
Faculty members at SSU are also expected to engage in activities to promote individual professional development appropriate within the faculty member’s primary discipline These may include leadership in professional and learned societies, preparation and/or evaluation of manuscript and research proposals, conducting grants-funded research projects, editorial board work, and other professionally related activities.
Faculty Evaluation
The primary purpose of the evaluation of faculty performance at Savannah State University is to improve the overall effectiveness of the faculty. All faculty members are evaluated annually by their department chairs. Evaluative data also includes a peer evaluation and an evaluation of a classroom observation each academic year. As stated in its Mission Statement, Savannah State University " develops productive members of a global society through high quality instruction, scholarship, research, service and community involvement ." Faculty are evaluated on their teaching effectiveness, the extent to which they are engaged in research, scholarship, and/or creative activity; and service to the university, the community, and their professions. These criteria are evaluated as part of the faculty member’s annual performance evaluation and are evaluated longitudinally during pre-tenure, promotion and tenure, and post-tenure reviews.
The evaluation of faculty includes performance in teaching effectiveness, professional development, and service. The majority of weight is given to teaching effectiveness, which includes ability, materials, presentation, classroom management, out-of-class work with students, and student evaluations of then faculty member’s effectiveness. Professional development encompasses publication, research, academic honors and recognition, achievement of or work toward additional relevant academic degrees, and participation in conferences and meetings. The final area is service to both the institution and the community. Faculty may choose to emphasize either the professional development area or the service area within an evaluation period and indicate this choice on a form submitted to the department chair at the beginning of the evaluation period. ( Savannah State University Faculty Handbook - 2.8 Faculty Evaluation ). (Sample SSU Faculty Evaluation)
Conclusion
Savannah State University students are primarily taught by full-time faculty regardless of program and mode of delivery. Over 60% of the upper-division program hours are taught by full-time faculty at a rate of 80% or higher, and the upper-division courses in over 50% of the programs are taught by full-time faculty at a rate of 100%. These percentages reflect the importance that Savannah State University places on high quality instruction, engaged learning, developing and maintaining a student-centered environment, and enhancing curricular and co-curricular activities through academic experiences as stated in the Mission and Strategic Priorities of Savannah State University.
Supporting Documentation and Evidence:
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Appendix 2.8.1 |
Savannah State University Mission Statement |
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Appendix 2.8.2 |
Savannah State University Web Site Strategic Priorities 2014-2020 |
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Appendix 2.8.3 |
Board of Regents Policy - 3.2.1 Faculty Membership |
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Appendix 2.8.4 |
Board of Regents Policy Academic and Student Affairs Handbook - 4.2 Definition of Part-Time |
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Appendix 2.8.5 |
Savannah State University Faculty Handbook |
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Appendix 2.8.6 |
Savannah State University Faculty Handbook - 2.3.1 Regular Faculty Definition |
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Appendix 2.8.7 |
Savannah State University Faculty Handbook - 2.3.5 Part-Time Faculty Definition |
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Appendix 2.8.8 |
Savannah State University - Online BBA |
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Appendix 2.8.9 |
Savannah State University Faculty Handbook - 2.3.7 Temporary Faculty Definition |
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Appendix 2.8.10 |
Savannah State University Faculty Handbook - 1.7.2 Legislative Rule-Making and Regulatory Authority of the Faculty |
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Appendix 2.8.11 |
Savannah State University Faculty Handbook - 2.2 Faculty Rights and Responsibilities |
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Appendix 2.8.12 |
Savannah State University Faculty Handbook - 2.15.1 Faculty Workload |
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Appendix 2.8.13 |
Board of Regents’ Policy Manual 8.2.15.1 - Occupational |
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Appendix 2.8.14 |
Board of Regents’ Policy Manual 8.2.20 – University System of Georgia Ethics Policy |
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Appendix 2.8.15 |
Savannah State University Faculty Handbook - 2.8 Faculty Evaluation |
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Appendix 2.8.16 |
Sample SSU Faculty Evaluation |