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****************************************************************************** DRAFT MOTION 20160628_7-G: I move to approve BHSU’s request to seek accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) for its B.S. in Exercise Science program. SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS Academic and Student Affairs AGENDA ITEM: 7 G DATE: June 28-30, 2016 ****************************************************************************** SUBJECT: Request to Seek Accreditation BHSU Board of Regents Policy 1:10 Relationship of Curriculum and Instruction to Statutory Objectives specifies that “Each campus must seek and receive Board approval before applying for initial accreditation or an expanded scope of accreditation for academic programs.” In accordance with Board policy, Black Hills State University requests approval to seek accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) for its B.S. in Exercise Science program (Attachment I). Accreditation through the CAAHEP will improve the Exercise Science program at BHSU, allowing it to become more competitive in attracting the most talented students. Students graduating with a CAAHEP certified degree will be recognized for completing a rigorous, comprehensive education in exercise science.

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DRAFT MOTION 20160628_7-G: I move to approve BHSU’s request to seek accreditation

from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) for its

B.S. in Exercise Science program.

SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS

Academic and Student Affairs

AGENDA ITEM: 7 – G

DATE: June 28-30, 2016

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SUBJECT: Request to Seek Accreditation – BHSU

Board of Regents Policy 1:10 Relationship of Curriculum and Instruction to Statutory

Objectives specifies that “Each campus must seek and receive Board approval before applying

for initial accreditation or an expanded scope of accreditation for academic programs.” In

accordance with Board policy, Black Hills State University requests approval to seek

accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

(CAAHEP) for its B.S. in Exercise Science program (Attachment I).

Accreditation through the CAAHEP will improve the Exercise Science program at

BHSU, allowing it to become more competitive in attracting the most talented students. Students

graduating with a CAAHEP certified degree will be recognized for completing a rigorous,

comprehensive education in exercise science.

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