Mr. Tim M. Hofferth, Chair Ms. Dianne C. Kuhl, Vice Chair

Mr. Paul O. Batson, III Mr. Devron H. Edwards

Dr. Bettie Rose Horne Mr. Kenneth W. Kirkland

Ms. Allison Dean Love Dr. Louis B. Lynn

Vice Admiral Charles Munns, USN (ret.) Mr. Kim F. Phillips

Ms. Terrye C. Seckinger Dr. Evans Whitaker

Mr. Jeffrey M. Schilz Interim President and Executive Director

South Carolina Commission on Higher Education

CAAL 5/15/2018 Agenda Item 4

May 15, 2018

MEMORANDUM

TO: Chair Terrye Seckinger, and Members, Committee on Academic Affairs and Licensing

FROM: John Lane, DMA, Director of Academic Affairs

Consideration of Request for Amendment to Existing License to Add Programs (Recruiting) Chamberlain University, Addison, IL

Master of Public Health

Summary

Chamberlain University, in Addison, IL (www.chamberlain.edu) requests approval of an amendment to its license. Originally approved by the Commission to recruit into nursing programs as listed below, Chamberlain seeks to recruit SC residents into its online program leading to the Master of Public Health. Upon approval by the Commission, Chamberlain will begin advertising and enrolling students. Chamberlain officials predict enrolling five SC residents into the program during the first academic year and 10 SC residents per year in subsequent years. As institutions that recruit SC residents are subject to the same requirements to which institutions licensed to establish branches in SC must adhere, a program proposal is attached which addresses assessment, tuition and student borrowing, admissions policies, facilities, program purpose and justification, admission criteria, projected enrollment, curriculum, assessment, faculty and staff, student services, library resources, and accreditation.

Background

Originally Deaconess College of Nursing, Chamberlain was founded in 1889 and acquired by Adtalem Global Education, formerly DeVry Education Group, in March 2005. The Commission granted an initial license to Chamberlain in May 2012 to recruit SC residents into its programs leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN degree completion), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Chamberlain operates 20 campuses in 15 states and is currently approved by 41 states to recruit residents into its program leading to the MPH.

The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC-NCA) has accredited Chamberlain since 1985. The institution is authorized by the Illinois Board of Higher Education and is

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in good standing with regulatory agencies in all states in which it operates branch campuses. Chamberlain holds specialized accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for its nursing programs, and it has applied for specialized accreditation with the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) for its program leading to the MPH (see program proposal for additional information).

Recommendation

The staff recommends that the Committee on Academic Affairs and Licensing commend favorably to the Commission an amendment to the license of Chamberlain University in Addison, IL, so that it may recruit SC residents into its program leading to the Master of Public Health. Chamberlain will be subject to the Commission’s annual reporting requirements, and no state funds will be required or requested.

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1. Cover Page

A. Name of proposing institution: Chamberlain University

In March 2017, Chamberlain notified the Commission that the legal name of Chamberlain College of Nursing LLC has changed to Chamberlain University LLC, operating as Chamberlain University. Chamberlain University is comprised of two Colleges: the existing Chamberlain College of Nursing and the newly established Chamberlain College of Health Professions. Chamberlain is seeking licensure for the new Master of Public Health degree program, which is part of the new College of Health Professions.

B. Title of proposed programs and concentrations, options, and tracks

The title of the proposed program is Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program.

C. Date of submission

October 30th, 2017.

D. Signature of president, chief executive officer, or chief academic officer of the institution

Susan Groenwald, PhD, MSN, RN, ANEF, FAAN President of Chamberlain University

E. Name, title, email, and telephone for institution representative submitting request

Melissa Robbins Senior Director of Accreditation, Licensing and International Services Adtalem Global Education Email: melissa.robbins@adtalem.com Phone number: (630) 353-3739

F. Address and phone number for site(s) where program (s) will be offered

The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program is an online program with fieldwork practicums. Chamberlain’s online programs, including the MPH degree program emanate from the Chamberlain’s Addison, Illinois campus located at 1221 N Swift Rd, Addison, IL 60101. Phone number: (888)556-8226. Chamberlain University’s National Management Office is located at 3005 Highland Parkway, Downers Grove, Illinois, 60515.

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2. Assessment

A. A brief explanation of the assessments of student learning outcomes that will be used other than normal grading and testing

Academic standards for the MPH degree program including grading scale, withdrawal policy, grade point average requirements, and rate of progress.

In addition to the traditional modes of assessment such as tests, scholarly papers, discussion participation and engagement, as well as quizzes, the MPH program requires students to complete a capstone synthesis course that includes engagement and analysis of several cases studies tied to the CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health)- required MPH competencies. Further, a professional electronic portfolio and a virtual presentation to peers and faculty of the fieldwork experience as evidence of achieving learning outcomes and competencies is required at the end of the program and for earning the MPH degree.

B. A detailed discussion of the plan for programmatic assessment with a description of the program learning outcomes to be assessed and identification of multiple data to be collected (e.g., scores of graduates on national or state certification or licensure exams, employment data for graduates, surveys sent to employers, graduates, or admissions committees for graduate and professional schools to which graduates apply)

Programmatic assessment and evaluation occurs at both the program level and at the institutional level. At Chamberlain, the guiding document for institutional assessment and evaluation is the Systematic Evaluation Plan (SEP), which specifically details the assessment process for program evaluation and measurement of all program and individual student learning outcomes. The SEP is a written, comprehensive plan designed to assess all programs and services using both qualitative and quantitative measures. The SEP includes time frames for data collection (all data are collected at least annually), responsible persons/committees, as well as criteria for evaluation, assessment methodologies, and expected levels of achievement. Accreditation criteria from the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) are incorporated into the SEP.

Master of Public Health (MPH) Graduate Degree Program Outcomes

At the completion of the Chamberlain MPH program, the graduate will be able to:

1. Articulate the history and philosophy of the professional discipline of public health relative

to its core values, concepts, functions and leadership roles.

2. Utilize quantitative methods and epidemiologic tools to assess, monitor and review the health status of populations and their related determinants of health and illness.

3. Apply evidence-based reasoning and health informatics approaches to the process of program

planning, development, budgeting, management and evaluation in public health organizations and public health interventions to improve community health outcomes.

4. Specify approaches for assessing, preventing and controlling environmental hazards that

pose risks to human health and safety.

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5. Apply theoretical constructs of social change, health behavior and social justice in planning public health interventions.

6. Develop public health programs and strategies responsive to the diverse cultural values

and traditions of the communities being served.

7. Practice systems thinking techniques and problem solving to understand and respond to the dynamic interactions among sectors, organizations and public health professionals in improving public health.

8. Demonstrate leadership abilities as effective collaborators and coordinators within and

across organizations and as members of interdisciplinary and interprofessional teams.

9. Communicate public health messages to a variety of audiences using public health specific communication and social marketing, including technical and professional writing and the use of mass media and electronic technology.

10. Identify and apply the ethical, legal, economic and regulatory dimensions of healthcare and

public health policy as well the roles, influences and responsibilities of the different agencies and branches of government to developing, evaluating and advocating for public health policies.

Below are the specific MPH degree program goals and outcome measures that Chamberlain will use to measure the program and to determine its effectiveness in advancing its mission and goals.

Master of Public Health (MPH) Degree Program Mission

The Chamberlain MPH degree program’s mission is to educate, empower, and embolden public health professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities and nations.

This program mission is accomplished through the delivery of a competency-focused curriculum used to educate practitioners to collaborate with partners and communities to promote the health of the public at regional, national and international levels through the integration of education, service, workforce development, and scholarship goals.

Master of Public Health (MPH) Degree Program Vision

Chamberlain University’s vision is: By living Chamberlain Care®, we graduate extraordinary healthcare professionals who transform healthcare worldwide.

In alignment with the Chamberlain University vision, the MPH degree program’s vision is: By living and practicing Chamberlain Care®, we graduate extraordinary public healthcare professionals who improve the health of communities in need worldwide.

MPH Program Goals Goal I – Education: To provide competency-focused educational opportunities for public health students by offering effective pedagogy through the use of current educational technologies taught by well-qualified faculty and practicing public health professionals, while incorporating

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faculty, student, and community feedback for continuous improvement.

Goal II – Scholarship: To enhance public health knowledge in the local, national, and global public health communities through evidence-based public health practice and discovery.

Goal III: Workforce Development: To prepare public health professionals in the current workforce to implement socially just strategies to identify, prevent, and solve community health problems with a focus on the needs of vulnerable populations. Goal IV – Service: To engage MPH degree program faculty and students in “real life” public health practice opportunities to enhance student learning through active public health practice service to local, national, and global public health communities. The degree program’s mission, vision and values statements are available in Chamberlain University’s College of Health Professions Academic Catalog.

MPH Program Evaluation Measures The program’s evaluation measures that allow the MPH program to determine its effectiveness in advancing its mission and goals are listed in the table below:

Goal I – Education: To provide competency-focused educational opportunities for public health students by offering effective pedagogy through the use of current educational technologies taught by well- qualified faculty and practicing public health professionals, while incorporating faculty, student, and community feedback for continuous improvement. Evaluation measures Data collection method for

measure Responsibility for review

Student learning outcomes are aligned to MPH program outcomes, to the MPH program’s mission and vision, and to the guiding statements of the MPH program.

Comprehensive curricular review and alignment, and individual course reviews/ reports.

Graduate Curriculum Committee in collaboration with the College Assessment Committee annually at end of fiscal year; Institutional Effectiveness & Research team annually at end of fiscal year; MPH faculty and MPH program director annually and as needed.

The MPH curriculum reflects CEPH accreditation criteria for curriculum competencies.

Review of curriculum and syllabi; review of individual course reports.

MPH program director and MPH faculty at annual MPH retreats, Graduate Curriculum Committee’s curriculum meetings and annually for overall curriculum.

The quality and learning goals among all MPH course sections are consistent and standardized across sites and modes of online delivery of the curriculum.

Annual course reviews/reports and minutes/annual reports of curriculum committees. Syllabi, evaluation rubrics, faculty guides, required uniform assignments and other standardized tools as documented in annual course reviews/ reports and curricular maps.

Institutional Effectiveness & Research team and Graduate Curriculum Committee annually; MPH faculty, MPH faculty manager, MPH web development managers and MPH program director at faculty meetings at end of every eight (8) week session.

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Fieldwork placement/practicum sites are assessed annually for overall quality and appropriate fit for public health fieldwork practica experiences.

Review of sites in fieldwork practicum database; discussion with Practicum Coordinators; fieldwork practicum evaluation forms.

MPH program director, MPH faculty, practicum coordinators ongoing and at monthly faculty meetings.

Students report overall satisfaction (defined as the percentage of students providing a rating of 9 or 10 on a 1-to-10 scale) with Chamberlain MPH program and faculty.

Annual Student Satisfaction Survey results; Student Services reports and meeting minutes.

Institutional Effectiveness & Research team annually; Session Review meetings with leadership held at end of every eight (8) week session and at end of fiscal year; MPH faculty and MPH program director at MPH faculty retreat.

MPH program demonstrates overall program effectiveness by nearing, achieving, or surpassing program effectiveness outcomes.

Review of program learning outcomes; student engagement survey; colleague/faculty engagement survey; Net Promoter Scores (NPS); and student, alumni, and employer satisfaction data.

MPH program director, Chamberlain University’s Marketing team, Institutional Effectiveness and Research team at session review meetings with leadership held at end of every eight (8) week session

Number of faculty with high teaching effectiveness/ performance scores.

Virtual Course Observation (VCO) scores for faculty; End of Course Survey (EOC).

MPH program director, MPH faculty manager at end of every eight (8) week session.

Number of alumni finding public health work within six months of graduation.

Alumni survey; Career Care data; LinkedIn data.

MPH program director, Chamberlain University’s Marketing team, Institutional Effectiveness and Research team held during session review meetings with leadership at end of every eight (8) week session

Assessment of employer satisfaction with program graduates

Employer satisfaction survey. MPH program director, Chamberlain University’s Marketing team, Institutional Effectiveness and Research team annually at end of fiscal year; MPH faculty and MPH program director at MPH annual meeting faculty retreat.

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Goal II – Scholarship: To enhance public health knowledge in the local, national, and global public health communities through evidence-based public health practice and discovery. Evaluation measures Data collection method

for measure Responsibility for review

Availability of library and scholarship supports for both faculty and student.

Chamberlain Library reports; library website.

Chamberlain University’s librarians at quarterly national meeting; MPH program director and MPH faculty at annual MPH retreat.

Number of faculty actively participating in presentation and publication activities.

Faculty profile form and CVs, professional journals, conference materials, financial reports indicating how faculty monies are spent on scholarly

MPH faculty, faculty manager and program director at annual review of Individual Performance Plan (IPP).

Number of faculty who receive funding for research scholarship.

Attendance at APHA annual meeting; faculty profile form and CVs; financial reports indicating how faculty monies are spent on scholarly

MPH faculty, faculty manager and program director at annual review of Individual Performance Plan (IPP).

Number of faculty who participate in public health professional development activities.

Attendance at APHA annual meeting; faculty profile form and CVs, financial reports indicating how faculty monies are spent on scholarly activities.

MPH faculty, faculty manager and program director at annual review of Individual Performance Plan (IPP).

Number of students who publish, present and participate in the creation of public health knowledge and practice.

Review of student scholarly work/academic outcomes; completed MPH student e- portfolios.

MPH faculty and MPH program director at end of each eight (8) week session involving a fieldwork practicum.

Goal III: Workforce Development: To prepare public health professionals in the current workforce to implement socially just strategies to identify, prevent, and solve community health problems with a focus on the needs of vulnerable populations. Evaluation measures Data collection method

for measure Responsibility for review

Number of students currently employed in public health settings seeking further education to enrich their professional development.

Admissions data; resumes and capstone surveys

MPH program director, MPH faculty, admissions counselors.

Number of collaborative agreements with public health agencies/employers to prepare persons interested in furthering their education in public health practice.

Student Services/Health Development Specialist reports and meeting minutes.

MPH program director, Chamberlain University’s Marketing team, health development specialist (HDS) team, and Institutional Effectiveness and Research team annually at end of fiscal year.

Number of continuing education opportunities available to currently employed public health practitioners.

Academic catalog; MPH certificate program enrollment.

MPH program director and Chamberlain University’s Marketing team at end of every eight (8) week session.

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Goal IV – Service: MPH degree program faculty and students will participate in “real life” public health practice opportunities to enhance student learning through active public health practice service to local, national, and global public health communities. Evaluation measures Data collection method

for measure Responsibility for review

Number of faculty participating in volunteer public health activities in the local, national, and global public health communities.

Self-submitted documents of volunteer activities; faculty profile forms.

MPH faculty, faculty manager and MPH program director at annual review of Individual Professional Performance Plan (IPP).

Number of students participating in volunteer public health activities in the local, national, and global public health communities.

Student survey; MPH student association surveys.

MPH Student Association (MPHSA) leadership, MPH faculty advisors to MPHSA, MPH program director at biannual survey of students.

Number of faculty on community panels/boards/advisory councils.

Press releases; Chamberlain News; faculty profile form and CVs.

MPH faculty, faculty manager and MPH program director at annual review of Individual Performance Plan (IPP).

Number of faculty receiving community awards for service participation in local, national, and global public health communities.

Press releases; Chamberlain News; faculty profile form and CVs.

MPH faculty, faculty manager and MPH program director at annual review of Individual Performance Plan (IPP).

C. An explanation of how program evaluation and student performance assessment data will be used to initiate changes to the program, if needed

The Chamberlain MPH SEP includes time frames for data collection (all data are collected at least annually), responsible persons/committees, as well as criteria for evaluation, assessment methodologies, and expected levels of achievement. The MPH Program Evaluation Measures were created in alignment with specific MPH program goals/outcomes (Education, Scholarship, Workforce Development and Service). This plan includes the collection of student performance assessment data and other evaluation measures but also includes the identification of data collection methods and persons responsible for collecting the data.

Program evaluation is ongoing, and as such, will be monitored each session the program is offered. The MPH program will admit students six times per year and each session will be evaluated. Syllabi and course outcomes will be reviewed at least once a year and feedback regarding the use of End of Course Surveys (EOCs) will reviewed simultaneously to provide guidance for quality improvement in the courses and delivery. This information will also help to initiate and guide any curricular modifications that need to be made.

3. Student Borrowing

A. Institution’s most recent three-year cohort default rate

The institution’s most recent three-year cohort default rate is 3.4%.

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B. Average Student Loan Debt

Chamberlain University average student loan debt is $22,405. The student loan debt listed includes that of graduates of all Chamberlain programs.

4. Institution Admissions Policy

A. An outline of the institution’s base admissions requirements

Currently the only program offered in the College of Health Professions is the Master of Public Health; its admissions requirements are below:

Graduate Admission Requirements

Master of Public Health (MPH) Degree Program

Prospective MPH degree program students must complete an application for admission consideration and interview with a Chamberlain admissions representative. Requirements for admission to Chamberlain and the MPH degree program include the following:

• A degree at the bachelor’s level or higher from an institution accredited by either a regional accrediting agency or an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Degrees earned from non-U.S. schools will be considered based on evaluation of transcripts by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.(NACES) approved evaluating agency

• A minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or

• A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale based on 12 or more semester hours of graduate coursework

• Applicants from countries where English is not the primary language spoken, whose native language is not English, or who earned their last degree from an institution where the language of instruction was not English, must demonstrate English-language proficiency

Provisional Admission Applicants who meet all general admission requirements to the Master of Public Health degree program, but who have a CGPA for the bachelor degree between 2.75 to 2.99, may be granted provisional admission and placed on academic warning. See the Academic Warning sections for additional information. For a complete listing of admission requirements, visit chamberlain.edu/admissions.

5. Facilities

A. A description of facilities that will support the proposed programs and an explanation of

whether or to what extent the existing physical plant will be adequate to provide space for the proposed program for at least the first three years for associate degree programs or five

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years for all other degree programs

Not Applicable. The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program is a distance education program.

B. A discussion of any additional physical plant requirements that will result from implementing the proposed program, including any modifications to existing facilities

Not Applicable. The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program is a distance education program.

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1. Classification

A. Program title, level of degree, and total number of credit hours

Master of Public Health (MPH) Degree Program, 42 Credit Hours

B. Concentrations, options, and tracks

None

C. CIP code from the current U.S. Department of Education's Classification of Instructional Programs

51.2201

D. Proposed date of implementation

The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program has been approved and launched in other states. Chamberlain University will not enroll South Carolina residents until the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education’s approval is received.

E. Site Chamberlain University’s National Management Office is located at 3005 Highland Parkway, Downers Grove, Illinois, 60515. Chamberlain’s online programs emanate from the Chamberlain’s Addison, Illinois campus located at 1221 N Swift Rd, Addison, IL 60101.

F. Delivery mode (traditional, distance education, and/or blended)

Distance Education

G. Area of certification for programs that prepare teachers and other school professionals

Not Applicable.

H. Steps of institution approvals (e.g., faculty committees, institutional governing board, presidents or chief executive officer) and dates of each approval

On April 3, 2014, Chamberlain’s Board of Trustees approved the plan to launch the online MPH program. In February 2015, Chamberlain’s Graduate Curriculum Committee approved the MPH program. The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), approved the MPH degree program on June 21, 2016.

I. Process to include within institutional accreditation

Chamberlain College of Nursing is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC, www.hlcommission.org). HLC is a regional agency that accredits U.S. colleges and universities at the institutional level.

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1. Purpose A. A statement of the purpose and objectives of the program

The mission of the Chamberlain MPH degree program is to educate, empower, and embolden public health professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities and nations. This mission is accomplished through a competency-focused curriculum used to educate practitioners (both nurses and non-nurses) to collaborate with partners and communities to promote the health of the public at regional, national and international levels through the integration of education, service, workforce development, and scholarly activities. This mission will be further accomplished via community empowerment, collaboration and team effort, continuing professional education opportunities, translation of evidence-based research and knowledge through research-to-practice applications, and the production of high quality public health practice graduates who will provide compassionate, culturally competent, and public health interventions to meet the common good of the global society.

2. Justification A. A discussion of the need for the program in the state and an explanation of how

graduates will contribute to the economic development of the state. Include student demand or interest, anticipated employment opportunities for graduates supported by the most current U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, state, and regional employment data; local or regional employment opportunities as advertised in newspapers, the Department of Employment and Workforce, or other sources; or demand for graduates supported by community and business surveys. This data must be quantified to the maximum extent possible, cover a reasonable period in the future beyond the anticipated date of graduation of the first classes, and must include sources of the data. Programs that prepare teachers and other school professionals must cite the most recent data published by the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA).

Link to HLC’s Statement of Accreditation Status for Chamberlain University: https://www.hlcommission.org/component/directory/?Itemid=&Action=ShowBasic&instid=2022 The Higher Learning Commission approved the MPH degree program on January 24, 2017.

J. Program director contact information

Kia James, EdD, MPH, RN Director, MPH Degree Program 3005 Highland Parkway Downers Grove, IL 60515 P 872 206-5180. kia.james@chamberlain.edu

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NOTE: Student demand or interest may be cited in this section but, unsupported, does not constitute evidence of need. If student demand survey data is included, a copy of the survey (and basic survey methodology) must be provided.

Need for MPH Program In 2008, Rosenstock et al., cited that there were approximately 500,000 public health professionals employed in the United States, with a substantial shortage predicted in the coming years. In 2013, the University of Michigan Center for Public Health Workforce Studies published a revised enumeration of the public health workforce numbers by reanalyzing and corroborating data collected from six different data sources. This study concluded that there were approximately the same number of public health workers as noted in 2008 – citing that the highest enumeration estimate was 516,193 workers nationally, including 161,615 local, and 110,547 in state public health, and 244,031 in federal public health agencies. Because there is little to no standardized taxonomy for public health occupations, public health workforce roles often overlap with other healthcare and social service occupations. Therefore, it is important to look at the projected employment growth in the healthcare and social service occupations as the public health workforce is often woven into these workforce population numbers. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicates that the health and social service occupations grew by about 20% between 2006 and 2016. This sector is expected to further increase by 16% between 2016 and 2026. The BLS also states that healthcare occupations are projected to add more jobs than any of the other occupational groups. This growth is mainly due to an aging population, leading to greater demand for healthcare services. Comparably, the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, Industry Employment Projections Program released South Carolina industry employment projections from 2014 to 2024, which demonstrates a 20.29% growth for health care and social services, an increase of 46,422. In South Carolina, there is a significant risk of poor public health outcomes among its citizens due in part to an underdeveloped public health workforce and an approximate 40% job vacancy rate within the state public health agency of South Carolina (Blackwell, 2017). This is also evidenced by the South Carolina State Health ranking of 44 (out of 50 states) as published in America’s Health Rankings 2017 Annual Report, as well as a lack of graduate level public health education among public health leadership at the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (Blackwell, 2017). Given this information, the state of South Carolina is in need of workforce development in terms of public health education particularly at the Master’s degree level. As of March 25, 2018, thirty (30) job openings in the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control were posted and available to be filled. (SC-DHEC, 2018). Most of these positions list that applicants must graduate from a CEPH-accredited higher education institution. South Carolina Workforce Online Services lists “Medical and Health Services Managers” as the #1 occupation related to Public Health General (MPH, DPH). The South Carolina Workforce Online Services lists the Medical and Health Service Managers occupation as a National High Growth Industry and a Regional High Growth Industry.

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In addition, the South Carolina Workforce Online Services published Department of Education data outlining the total number of public health program completers by credential for South Carolina in 2014. The statistics were as follows: one completer (3.57%) of a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 22 completers (78.57%) of Master’s Degrees, and five completers (17.86%) of Doctoral Degrees. The passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010 provided the federal government and the health industry with mandates and financial incentives to promote population health within the healthcare delivery system. As such, the intent is to focus on moving the healthcare delivery system from an individual-focused rehabilitation intervention mode to a community/population focus with proactive prevention measures. Population health workers will be needed to fulfill this paradigm shift in healthcare practice. Persons prepared with the MPH degree will be able to fill the gap between clinically focused health care practitioners and community health practitioners who will focus on health promotion and education (Stoto, 2013). In 2003, the Institute of Medicine (2003a, 2003b) called for continuous, lifelong training for the public health workforce. This need, coupled with local health department staffing shortages has led to increased use of distance learning technology to deliver training. According to Kenefick et al. (2014), there is a need for competency-based public health training which can be achieved through the use of online modalities. Chamberlain University intends to offer the MPH program online, which will open new opportunities to full-time workers in the state of South Carolina. A Master of Public Health degree with a generalist focus opens up many doors to different career paths in health care. Diverse employment opportunities may be found in:

• Environmental health • Health/medical physics • Occupational health and industrial hygiene • Public health education and health promotion • Community health and preventive medicine • Maternal and child health • International public health/international health • Health services administration

Health care professionals with advanced training (i.e. physicians, nurses, veterinarians, pharmacists, physical therapists, social workers, safety engineers) may find that the MPH degree will add value to their professional practice as they seek to enhance their skills with different populations and communities. References

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B. A discussion of the relationship of the proposed program to other related programs within the institution

The Master of Public Health degree program is not related to any programs within the institution. Chamberlain University is comprised of two Colleges: the existing Chamberlain College of Nursing and the newly established Chamberlain College of Health Professions. Chamberlain is seeking licensure for the Master of Public Health degree program, which is part of the new College of Health Professions.

C. If the program is offered at other campuses, provide graduation and placement rates

for the program for each site.

The Master of Public Health degree program has been recently launched in other states, with no graduation and placement rates currently available.

D. A comprehensive list of similar programs in the state

Not Applicable. Chamberlain University is an institution applying for licensure to recruit in the State for out-of-state courses. There are two MPH degree programs currently offered in the state of South Carolina. The Arnold School of Public Health is affiliated with University of South Carolina at Columbia. This School of Public Health offers two online MPH programs with concentrations in Health Promotion, Education and Behavior (HPEB) and Health Services Policy and Management (HSPM) – the rest of their MPH programs are delivered on ground and in the traditional classroom. They do not offer an online generalist MPH program. The Arnold School of Public Health offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in public health as well as wide array of concentrations in public health studies. The USC-Columbia Arnold School of Public Health is a Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)-accredited school. Graduation from a CEPH-accredited school or program is often an employment requirement for many federal and state organizations that deliver public health care. The second institution in Carolina that offers an MPH degree is the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston, South Carolina. Programs at this university are available in on-ground format only. MUSC targets health professionals for their student population and offers three different concentrations to their enrolled students: Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Health Education. They do not offer a Generalist concentration. Chamberlain University offers a generalist MPH degree program that is delivered entirely online. Chamberlain aims to target working public health professionals who wish to obtain an MPH degree. Online delivery of the MPH degree is ideal for the working adult student

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who wishes to complete their degree at their own pace while continuing to work fulltime. Chamberlain is an applicant for CEPH accreditation.

3. Admission Criteria A. A description of the admission criteria specific to the program

Master of Public Health (MPH) Degree Program Prospective MPH degree program students must complete an application for admission consideration and interview with a Chamberlain admissions representative. Requirements for admission to Chamberlain and the MPH degree program include the following: • A degree at the bachelor’s level or higher from an institution accredited by either a regional accrediting agency or an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Degrees earned from non-U.S. schools will be considered based on evaluation of transcripts by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES) approved evaluating agency • A minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or • A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale based on 12 or more semester hours of graduate coursework • Applicants from countries where English is not the primary language spoken, whose native language is not English, or who earned their last degree from an institution where the language of instruction was not English, must demonstrate English-language proficiency. Provisional Admission Applicants who meet all general admission requirements to the Master of Public Health degree program, but who have a CGPA for the bachelor degree between 2.75 to 2.99, may be granted provisional admission and placed on academic warning. For a complete listing of admission requirements, visit chamberlain.edu/admissions.

4. Enrollment A. Projected Total Enrollment (Table A) showing projected total student enrollment in

each term for at least the first three years for associate degree programs or five years for all other degree programs; for institutions recruiting SC residents to out-of-state institutions, provide the number of SC residents the institution anticipates enrolling into the program.

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Table A – Projected Total Enrollment

PROJECTED TOTAL ENROLLMENT YEAR FALL SPRING SUMMER Headcount Credit Hours Headcount Credit Hours Headcount Credit Hours 2018 – 2019 5 * 5 * 5 * 2019 – 2020 10 * 10 * 10 * 2020 – 2021 10 * 10 * 10 * 2021 – 2022 10 * 10 * 10 * 2022 – 2023 10 * 10 * 10 *

*Program Total Credit Hours: 42 5. Curriculum A. Curriculum outline that lists the course numbers, titles, and credit hours Master of Public Health (MPH) Degree Program

MPH CORE Semester

credit hours

MPH 500 Introduction to Public Health Systems, Organizations, & Practice 3

MPH 501 Quantitative Methods for Public Health Application 3

MPH 502 Principles of Epidemiology and Public Health Biology 3

MPH 503 Advocacy in Public Health Policy and Law 3 MPH 504 Cultural Competency and Global Public Health 3

MPH 505 Public Health Communication and Behavioral Health Theories 3

MPH 506 Environmental Health in Public Health 3 MPH 507 Public Health Program Planning and Evaluation 3

MPH 508 Leadership and Administration in Public Health Systems 3

MPH 509 Community Based Participatory Research 3

TOTAL CREDITS CORE COURSES: 30

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FIELDWORK/CAPSTONE/Culminating Experience

MPH 600 Capstone Synthesis Session 1 3

MPH 601 Capstone Synthesis Session 2 3

MPH 650 Fieldwork Practicum Session 1 (120 hours) 3

MPH 651 Fieldwork Practicum Session 2 (120 hours) 3

TOTAL CREDITS FIELDWORK/CULMINATING EXPERIENCE 12

Total MPH Degree Requirements: 42 Semester Hours 6. Faculty and Staff A. The minimum educational and teaching qualifications for instructors

Chamberlain instructors and professors, whether full-time, part-time or adjunct, must hold a doctoral degree to teach graduate-level courses. The MPH program requires faculty to have work experience in the general area of public health and specific knowledge and experience in the course content they are teaching. In addition, MPH program faculty members will need at least two years of teaching experience at the college level and a minimum of a master’s degree in public health. All faculty who teach in the Master of Public Health program will be doctorally-prepared with a DrPH, PhD, EdD, MD, JD, DNP or other appropriate terminal degree in a related field. Faculty whose doctorate is not in the specialty they are teaching will be required to have a minimum of five years of work experience in the specialty field.

B. Confirmation that at least one full-time faculty member will be employed for the

program

There are currently five full-time faculty members employed by the program. Chamberlain University MPH Graduate Leadership Kia James, EdD, MPH Director, Master of Public Health Degree Program BA/BSN, St. Olaf College MPH, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities EdD, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Michelle Wylie, MPA Faculty Manager BA, University of California, Los Angeles MPA MPA, University of San Francisco

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Chamberlain University MPH Graduate Faculty Dr. Valda Upenieks, PhD, MPH Associate Professor BSN, Seattle University MPH, San Diego States University PhD, University of Washington Christopher Tex, PhD, MPH Associate Professor BS, University of Findlay MPH, Northwest Ohio Consortium For Public Health PhD, Walden University India Rose, PhD, MPH Associate Professor BS, Brenau University MPH, University of South Carolina PhD, University of South Carolina Janice Unruh Davidson PhD, DNP, RN-BC, FMP-BC, NEA-BC, CNE, ANEF, FAANP, FNAP Professor BSN, Wichita State University MN, Wichita State University DNP, Chamberlain College of Nursing PhD, Texas Woman’s University Luba Ivanov, PhD, MSN Professor BSN, State University of New York, Buffalo MSN, Indiana University PhD, Indiana University

C. A description of the oversight for the program; provide the organizational structure of

program and of the program’s relation to the institution’s organizational structure

Chamberlain University is comprised of two colleges, the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. The Master of Public Health (MPH) is under the College of Health Professions and led by Program Dean, Kia James, EdD, MPH, RN. Dr. James reports to Carole Eldridge, DNP, RN, CNE, NEA-BC, Vice President, Post-Licensure and Graduate Programs at Chamberlain University.

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D. A description of additional student support services for the program

Finance and Academic Advisement Upon acceptance to Chamberlain University, each student has access to a student support advisor (SSA). The SSA is the primary point of contact for assisting the student with both financial and academic concerns, as well as identifying available resources to promote student success. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the advisor for any financial or academic concerns and setting appointments with an SSA is encouraged. The SSA and/or faculty may contact a student for identified concerns. Referral for additional services may include personal counseling and/or individual tutoring. Aspire Student Assistance The ASPIRE student assistance program is a 24/7, complimentary, confidential personal-support program for Chamberlain students and their families. Through the ASPIRE program, Chamberlain students and their families can receive assistance with issues such as: • Emotional Support: Stress management, anxiety and depression, family conflict and test-taking skills • School/Life Resources: Financial planning, legal consultation, child care and elder care • Tools for Daily Living: Job search, housing, low-cost laptops and community resources • Active military and veteran resources: Veteran health and wellness, GI Bill info and resources to address specific Veteran needs Support for hardware, software applications, and help desk questions for students and faculty are provided by Adtalem Global Education’s Information Technology (IT) Services. Help desk technical support staff members strive to resolve all reported problems within 24 hours, including assistance in recovery of lost login or password information. The toll-free IT Help Desk telephone line is available 24/7 for individual assistance. In addition to the call-in services, an electronic application called the Service Now Request System is used by students, faculty, and staff to submit requests for IT assistance. Prior to starting in the first online course, students must complete the “Orientation to Online Learning” module that covers the following topics unique to the online instructional format:

• Accessing and navigating the online learning environment • Virtual tutoring • Requirements for interaction with peers and faculty • Technical help

The first course taken in the MPH core curriculum is designed to enhance student comfort in the online classroom by introducing deeper exploration of critical resources as part of the coursework. In this way, students are fully supported for success in the online environment and subsequent courses.

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7. Equipment A. A brief discussion and identification of major equipment items which will be needed for

at least three years for associate degree programs or five years for all other degree programs. Normal acquisitions of commonly used items for instruction and research may be excluded. Description of Canvas Learning Platform: Chamberlain has one learning management system for all online course delivery. Canvas, the learning management system, is owned and operated by Instructure, Inc. In additional to all course materials, each student’s Canvas shell allows him or her to access other academic and support services. Canvas also has a 24/7 help desk for student support. No laboratories or laboratory equipment is needed to support the MPH program. Chamberlain students can choose to purchase a number of Microsoft software products for a minimum charge for use in their work and study. Technical Requirements for MPH Students: The following hardware and software are required to complete online courses at Chamberlain. Students enrolled in the MPH degree program must have a laptop computer with a wireless card that meets the hardware and software requirements below.

Supported Operating Systems: • Windows 7 (recommended) • MAC OS 10.6 is supported

Productivity Tools: Microsoft Office 2010 Professional for Windows; Office 2011 for Mac Internet Connectivity: Internet access is required to participate in online components of the MPH courses. Email Account: A valid email address, which is checked frequently, is required for participation in components of the MPH coursework. Chamberlain provides an email address for students to use.

Hardware Specifications: • Intel Core 2 Duo – or AMD – 3 GHz processor • 4 GB of RAM • High-speed connection to the Internet • CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive – Some software may require a DVD drive for installation • Hard drive: 160 GB • Graphics card and monitor capable of 1024 x 768 display • Stereo sound card, speakers and/or headset, and microphone

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• USB 2.0 port(s) • A webcam may be required for online courses

8. Library Resources A. Information that the institution will provide to enrolled students showing library

resources, including local libraries, designating in some recognizable way those libraries with which the institution has a current formal agreement. The document should also include resources that are available to the students through the institution’s main-campus and in-state libraries and the process for using those resources. (Not required for institutions applying for licensure to recruit in the State for out-of-state courses.)

Chamberlain University is applying for licensure to recruit in the State for out-of-state courses. Library Services All Chamberlain students have instant access to the most up-to-date collection of digital materials, including; nursing and liberal arts and sciences eBooks, periodicals, a large selection of electronic journals, course guides, audiovisual and interactive resources, online subscriptions and other materials. All materials can be accessed through a single, unified search across all resources using Chamberlain’s Virtual Learning Resources available at library.chamberlain.edu. For library services and research requests, Chamberlain master’s level health sciences librarians are available by phone, chat and email during extended virtual reference hours, including evenings.

9. Accreditation, Approval, Licensure, or Certification A. If the proposed program is subject to specialized or professional accreditation or

approval by any entity other than the Commission (including other state agencies or boards), a brief description of the accreditation or approval process, a statement as to whether such accreditation or approval will be sought, and a projected timeline of when accreditation or approval may be reasonably expected.

Home State Approval Agency: The Master of Public Health degree program has been approved by The Illinois Board of Higher Education.

Institutional Accrediting Agency: Chamberlain University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC, www.hlcommission.org). The Higher Learning Commission approved the new Master of Public Health Degree Program on January 24, 2017.

Plan for Programmatic Accreditation with the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH):

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B. If licensure or certification is required for employment by any public or private agency,

a brief description of the licensure or certification eligibility requirements and process and of the ways in which the proposed program will ensure that graduates can reasonably expect to achieve such certification or licensure.

Not Applicable. Licensure or certification is not required for employment by any public or private agency.

C. For programs at the graduate level that focus directly on teacher education (not

educational leadership, etc.), a concise but complete description of how the proposed program addresses the core propositions of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

Not Applicable. The program does not focus directly on teacher education.

10. Tuition and fees A. Statement of tuition costs and fees by credit hour or term and total for program

Plan and Projected Timeline to Achieve Programmatic Accreditation Steps Projected dates Initial Application Submission August 2017 Approval as Applicant during Council Meeting

Initial application was considered in the October 2017 CEPH board meeting and the Chamberlain University MPH program was approved for “Applicant” status. Applicant period typically last about 2 years, but can be extended if necessary to gain successful accreditation approval.

Attend, in person, an Accreditation Orientation Workshop

TBD

On-Site Consultation Visit TBD -Site visit will be scheduled approximately 5 months after Self-Study

Correspond with CEPH staff to establish site visit dates and other procedural arrangements

TBD

Solicit third-party comments TBD - 3 months before the site visit

Submission of Self-Study October 7, 2019 Final Accreditation TBD

- Based on Council meeting dates

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The total MPH program cost for a student with no transfer credit is $26,680. A special rate is offered to Military (active duty, veterans, retired military, Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs employees and spouses of active duty/veteran/retired) and Chamberlain Alumni. The total program cost for a Military or Alumni student with no transfer credit is $23,110.

Provided below is the breakdown of the tuition and fees for the MPH program. Graduate Program – Effective May 2017

Master of Public Health Degree Program1

Application Fee (one-time)2 $60 Tuition – per credit hour $550 Total Tuition $23,100 Student Service Charge $160 – per session

(12 sessions)

Book & Supplies $150 – per t

Course Resource Fee $50 – per course Total Program Cost3 $26,680 Military Rate (active duty, veterans, retired military, Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs employees and spouses of active duty/veteran/retired)

$465

Alumni Rate – per credit hour $465 1. Program availability varies by state/location. 2. Application fee is waived for current Carrington College, DeVry University students or alumni, Chamberlain alumni and qualified military personnel (active duty, veterans, retired military, Department of Defense employees and spouses of active duty/veteran/retired military). 3. At current tuition rates, credit hours shown and full-time attendance; includes an application fee, student service charge, textbook and equipment expense, course resource fee and, if applicable, background check/drug screen fee. Total program cost may decrease based on transfer credit acceptance. NOTE: Chamberlain receives administrative and service fees from the supplier of graduation regalia and uses these fees to cover student activities costs including graduation expenses. Chamberlain also receives administrative and service fees from textbook suppliers and bookstore operations and uses these fees to cover expenses associated with selecting and ordering textbooks and e-learning materials. NOTE: Additional fees may apply due to state boards and clinical facility requirements. See your admissions representative for additional information. 11. Programs for Teachers and Other School Professionals (only) B. Compliance with South Carolina Department of Education requirements

Not Applicable. The MPH degree program does not prepare teachers and other school professionals.

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C. SPA or other national specialized and/or professional association standards

Not Applicable. The MPH degree program does not prepare teachers and other school professionals.

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