APPENDIX F
SUNY EXPEDITED REVIEW REQUEST FORM
For Undergraduate Programs
Use this form to request expedited review for eligible undergraduate programs.
Place the completed form on top of all submitted materials
Name of Institution: The University at Albany
Proposed program title: Japanese Studies
Proposed degree or other award: Bachelor of Arts
It is the goal of the Program Review and Planning Group to review and, where appropriate,
approve program proposals in the shortest time possible. Expedited Review status will shorten
the maximum time under review at System Administration from sixty to thirty days. The
following types of new programs (at any level) are not eligible for expedited review:
* any program leading to NYS licensure/certification
* any program requiring specific action by the SUNY Board of Trustees or the NYS Board
of Regents (for example, master plan amendment or degree authorization)
* any program for which part of the instruction will be offered by a non-degree granting
entity
Programs submitted for expedited review must be complete and clearly demonstrate the
characteristics—described below—that would merit expedited review. If information is missing
from the proposal and has to be requested from the campus, the review of the program will
continue on a normal, unexpedited, timeline.
Place an “X” in the box to the left of each applicable characteristic, according to the
degree type of the program being proposed.
1. Certificate (undergraduate)
Every course is applicable to a registered degree program at the college.
The set of courses forms a coherent whole.
New courses have been approved and syllabi are attached.
If external instruction (for example, field work, externships) is a component of the
proposed program, the proposal contains all documentation required in Appendix C.
2. Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Occupational Studies
The submitted curriculum
EITHER results from a DACUM process and summary documentation is attached
(see http://www.dacum.com/ohio/),
OR is validated by documentation from an external review team selected in
consultation with System Administration (Appendix D).
The program meets the SED Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements for Earned
Degrees in Section 3.47, available online at
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/ocue/chapter i of title 8 of the offi.htm.
New courses have been approved and syllabi are attached.
Tf external instruction (for example, field work, externships) is a component of the
proposed program, the proposal contains all documentation required in Appendix C.
3. Associate in Arts, Associate in Science
Evidence of transferability into compatible programs at two baccalaureate-granting
institutions, as per instructions in the Program Proposal form.
The program meets the SED Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements for Earned
Degrees in Section 3.47, available online at
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/ocue/chapter_i of title 8 of the offi.htm.
New courses have been approved and syllabi are attached.
If external instruction (for example, field work, externships) is a component of the
proposed program, the proposal contains all documentation required in Appendix C.
4, Baccalaureate Degree Programs
x
For programs that anticipate transfer-student enrollments, there is clear evidence of
articulation with two-year programs, as per Program Proposal directions.
x
The Program Proposal includes a highly positive external review or the external
review has been waived at the Program Announcement stage.
The program meets the SED Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements for Earned
Degrees in Section 3.47, available online at
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/ocue/chapter_i_of title 8 of the offi.htm.
New courses have been approved and syllabi are attached.
If external instruction (for example, field work, externships) is a component of the
proposed program, the proposal contains all documentation required in Appendix C.
Signature: sre
*" [electronic signature: Susan Herbst] November 3, 2006
President or Chief Academic Officer Date
APPENDIX B
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM PROPOSAL FORM
Use this application for any new program that does not lead to licensure or preliminary or advanced study in
one of the areas licensed by the State Education Department. If the program would lead to certification as a
classroom teacher, use the “Application Form for Registration of a Teacher Education Program” in addition
to this document. Some new programs may also require master plan amendment (see Appendices G,
K, and L).
1. Basic Information
A.
Ommo
Name of Institution: ___ University at Albany, SUNY
Specify campus or other location where program will be offered, if other than the main campus:
President or Chief Academic Officer: Susan Herbst, Provost and Executive Vice President for
Academic Affairs
NAME AND TITLE
Signature: on *~__ felectronic signature] Date: November 3, 2006
Contact person, if different: Anthony DeBlasi, Chair, Department of East Asian Studies
NAME AND TITLE
Telephone: 518-442-5316 Fax: 518-442-4118
E-mail: deblasi@albany.edu
Proposed program title: ___ Japanese Studies
Proposed degree or other award: __ Bachelor of Arts
Proposed HEGIS Code: __1108.00
If the program would be offered jointly with another institution, name the institution/branch below:
If the other institution is degree- granting, attach a contract or letter of agreement signed by that
institution's President or CEO. If it is non-degree granting, refer to SED Memorandum to Chief
Executive Officers No. 94-04 (http://www.highered.nysed.gov/ocue/ceo%20memorandum.htm).
H. If the program would lead to New York State teacher certification:
List the intended certificate title(s):
(e.g., “Childhood Education,” “Technology
Education”)
List the intended certificate type(s):
(e.g., “Initial,” “Professional”)
Ts If the program leads to New York State professional licensure, please specify the licensure area.
A If specialized accreditation will be sought:
Name the accrediting group:
Indicate the expected accreditation date:
K. Will the program be offered off campus? (Y\N) No
L. If this program will be offered in a format other than the traditional classroom model, specify the
format. State any other Special Characteristics
M. Explain any atypical schedule that may affect program financial aid eligibility.
N. Institutional Approval
1. Community college: Date of approval by the local board of trustees.
2. State-operated campus: Date of approval by campus governance body. _April 17, 2003
2. Program Summary
Provide information solicited A-E below. For each item use as much space as necessary to provide an
appropriate answer (the cells will expand as necessary with the inserted text). Draft catalog copy, if
available, may be a helpful way of providing much if not all of the solicited information, particularly with
regard to items D & E. Please indicate if any of the solicited information is being provided in a separate
attachment.
A. Mission.
1. Summarize the proposed program’s educational and career objectives and its relationship to the
mission of the institution.
The Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Studies will provide students with the knowledge of Japanese
language and culture necessary for careers requiring a sophisticated understanding of Japan and its
people. Such careers include international business and government. In addition, students who
complete the program will be prepared to pursue graduate studies in Japanese Studies. The program
will reinforce the University at Albany’s curricular commitment to international studies and
language education.
2. If this is a new area of instruction and the basis for this was not discussed in the campus’ Mission
Review Memorandum of Understanding, discuss the reasons why the proposal is now considered
central to the institution’s ongoing development.
The University has offered Japanese Studies as a faculty-initiated interdisciplinary major, with a
concentration in Japanese, for a number of years — since 1990. The program has been successful,
with steady student demand, and we move at this time to formalize this offering as a regular major.
B. Institutional Context.
1. Identify existing or projected programs of the campus in the same or related disciplines and the expected
impact of the proposed program on them.
The Department of East Asian Studies currently offers a B.A. in Chinese Studies. There is no
expected impact of this new program on Chinese Studies.
The University also has an Asian Studies program, but this focuses on South Asia (India and the
Sub-continent). Thus, despite the similarity in names, the foci of the programs are different and
therefore there will be no impact on Asian Studies.
It is worth noting that Japanese Studies has been offered at the University at Albany as a “Faculty-
initiated Interdisciplinary Major with a Concentration in Japanese Studies” since 1990. This
proposal simply regularizes its status. The formalized major will officially replace this program of
study. As a result, it will not change the broader operation of University programs.
2. Indicate whether this program replaces any existing program(s).
As noted above, this represents a regularization of the Faculty-initiated, Interdisciplinary major in
Japanese Studies. It does not replace any other programs.
3. Indicate whether it is entirely or primarily a restructuring of existing courses and resources.
Because the major has been offered as an Interdisciplinary Major since 1990, the courses for the
formal major are already in existence. The program only utilizes existing courses and resources.
C. Learning Outcomes & Assessment.
1. Outline the programmatic goals and objectives for the program, including a list of the
learning outcomes students should demonstrate upon completing the program.
Successful completion of the program will provide Japanese language skills and an understanding of
Japanese culture. Specific learning objectives include the following:
1. Moderate fluency in Modern Japanese as demonstrated in reading, writing, listening, and
speaking skills.
2. Familiarity with Japanese history and geography.
3. Familiarity with the literary, philosophical, and religious traditions of Japan.
2. What is the date of the initial periodic assessment of program and the length of the
assessment cycle (years).
The Department of East Asian Studies is scheduled to undergo its periodic program review in AY
2007-2008. The Japanese Studies Program will thereafter be evaluated regularly following
University regulations.
D. Admission Requirements.
1. What are the admission requirements for students in this program, including any special
or optional admission requirements?
Students seeking admission to the Japanese Studies program need to meet the University’s standard
admissions criteria, and successfully complete the prerequisites for the program. Continued success
in completing the major’s required courses will be required.
2. Describe how these requirements are intended to assure that students are prepared to
complete the program.
The program curriculum is designed with this admission requirement in mind, so that all interested
students who meet these qualifications have an opportunity to declare this major.
E. Curriculum Outline.
1. Outline all curricular requirements for the proposed program, including prerequisite, core,
specialization (track, concentration), capstone, and any other relevant component
requirements
Students who successfully complete the major in Japanese Studies will have an advanced
comprehension of the Japanese language, including all four skill areas: reading, writing, speaking,
and listening. In addition, they will have a grounding in Japanese history, plus their choice of further
study in either literature or philosophy/religion.
The East Asian Studies department also will offer the Japanese Studies major as an Honors track, the
requirements of which are identical to the regular major PLUS the addition of 6 credits of AEAS 495,
Colloquium in East Asian Studies, for a total of 40 credits in the Honors major.
The B.A. in Japanese Studies will have the following requirements amounting to a total of 34 credits:
Required Core Courses:
Introductory (choose 1 from among the following)
Number
AEAJ 170
AEAS 103
AEAS 104
Required Core Courses:
Language
Number
AEAJ 201
AEAJ 202
AEAJ 301
AEAJ 302
Lower Division Courses:
Required Electives (choose 2 from among the following)
Number
AEAJ 210
AEAJ 212
AEAJ 384
AEAJ 385
AEAS 205
AEAS 261
AEAS 266
Upper Division Courses:
Seminars (choose 1 from among the following)
Number
AEAJ 391
AEAJ 396
AEAS 392
AEAS 393
AEAS 394
AEAS 399
Upper Division Courses:
3 credits
Title
Japan: Its Culture and Heritage
Sources of East Asian Civilization I
Sources of East Asian Civilization II
16 credits
Title
Intermediate Japanese I (5 credits)
Intermediate Japanese II (5 credits)
Advanced Japanese I (3 credits)
Advanced Japanese II (3 credits)
9 credits
Title
Survey of Traditional Japanese Literature
Modern Japanese Literature in Translation
History of Japan I
History of Japan IT
East Asian Research and Bibliographic Methods
Introduction into the Religions of Japan
Buddhism in China and Japan
3 credits
Title
World War II: The Japanese View
Meiji Literature in Translation
East Asian Travel Literature
Readings in Buddhist Texts
Readings in Japanese Religious Studies
Confucius and Confucianism
Required Electives (choose 1 from among the following; must be different from those
taken to satisfy core requirements)
Number
AEAJ 389
AEAJ 391
AEAJ 396
AEAJ 410
3 credits
Title
Topics in Japanese Literature, History, and
Culture
World War II: The Japanese View
Meiji Literature in Translation
Readings in Modern Japanese Literature I
AEAJ 411 Readings in Modern Japanese Literature II
AEAJ 423 Practicum in Teaching Japanese
AEAJ 497 Independent Study in Japanese
AEAS 495 Colloquium in East Asian Studies
AEAJ 523 Practicum in Teaching Japanese
AEAJ 597 Independent Study in Japanese
Alternative Lower and Upper Division Elective Courses (may be substituted with approval of advisor)
Number Title
AEAS 140 Introduction to East Asian Cinema
AEAS 177 Cultures and Societies of Asia
AEAS 180 Asian America
AEAS 190 Confucianism and the Samurai Ethic
AEAS 260 China in Revolution
AEAS 265 Introduction into Indian Buddhism
AEAS 270 Women in East Asian Literature
AEAS 321 Exploring the Multicultural City
AEAS 345 Ethical Issues in East Asian Thought
AEAS 357 Zen Buddhism
AEAS 362 Economies of Japan and Korea
AEAS 397 The Silk Road
3. External Review
Baccalaureate proposals and some others must include two external reviews of the proposed program
conducted by recognized experts following the form in Appendix D (unless special arrangements are
made for a waiver with the Program Review and Planning Group). List the names of the two reviewers
and attach their review(s) along with the campus response to the review(s) or, if a waiver was approved,
check the box and indicate the date the waiver was granted.
Reviewer #1
Reviewer #2
Check (type an ‘x’ between the brackets) if a waiver has been approved: [X]
Date of waiver: November 2, 2006
4, Enrollment
What is the projected enrollment when the program begins? 65
What is the projected enrollment after five years? 90
How were these projections determined? The beginning figure is the number of majors currently in the
Faculty-Initiated Interdisciplinary Major. Growth has been extrapolated from recent trends within the
majors of the Department of East Asian Studies. Effort has been made to include the future impact of
expected increases in the size of the University at Albany student body. The figure is in line with national
trends in Japanese Studies.
What planning has been made for the possibility that anticipated enrollment estimates are not achievable?
Current student enrollment is more than enough to make efficient use of Department resources.
5. Impact of the New Program on the Service Area and Consultation with Other SUNY
Institutions
A. Need: Justify the need for the proposed program in terms of the clientele it will serve and the
economic and/or educational needs of the area and of New York State. Describe how the level of
need was established.
There is rising interest among incoming students for Japanese language and culture. Students with a
Bachelor of Arts degree in Japanese Studies will be attractive to international business, government,
and the entertainment industry. Producing students with the skills described above will contribute to
making New York State and its Capital District more competitive in the global marketplace. This is
especially the case with the flow of Japanese investment in the region. The program will also prepare
students to enter graduate programs in Japanese Studies.
The Department of East Asian Studies has offered the Faculty-initiated Interdisciplinary Major since
1990. Enrollments have increased steadily and currently stand at 65 undergraduate majors. The
professional fields listed are a combination of the activities of recent graduates and news accounts
over the past several years.
B. Employment: For programs designed to prepare graduates for immediate employment, document the
potential employers of graduates. Specify employers who have requested establishment of the program and
describe their specific employment needs.
Projected positions
Employer In initial year In fifth year
International Business Entry Level Position Appropriate advanced pos.
Government positions Entry Level Position Appropriate advanced post
Academia Graduate School University post (after avg.
7-10 years)
C. Similar Colleges: Identify similar programs at other institutions, public and independent, in the service
area, region and state, as appropriate. Recent enrollment data for SUNY institutions is available from the
Academic Programs Information System at
http://www.sysadm.suny.edu/APIS/main.cfm.edu/APIS/main.cfm. Information for non-SUNY
institutions is available from SED’s Inventory of Registered Programs at
http://www.nysed.gov/heds/IRPSL1.html.
Institution Program Title Degree Enrollment (F04)
SUNY Binghamton Asian and Asian American Stud. | BA Li.
SUNY Stony Brook Asian and Asian American Stud. | BA NA
SUNY Buffalo Asian Studies BA 2
SUNY Coll. New Palz Asian Studies BA N/A
Barnard College Asian and Middle Eastern Cult. BA N/A
Colgate University Japanese BA N/A
Cornell University Asian Studies AB N/A
CUNY Queens College East Asian Studies BA N/A
Hamilton College East Asian Studies BA N/A
Hobart-William Smith College _| Asian Studies BA NA
Hofstra University Asian Studies BA NA
Manhattanville College Asian Studies BA N/A
New York University East Asian, West. Pacific Studies | BA N/A
Sarah Lawrence College Asian Studies BA N/A
Skidmore College Asian Studies BA N/A
St. John’s University — Jamaica _| Asian Studies BA N/A
University of Rochester Japanese BA NA
Vassar Japanese BA N/A
D. Collaboration: Provide evidence of appropriate consultation with other SUNY campuses and
summarize the results of the consultation. (Please do not attach copies of letters from sister insti-
tutions responding to the Program Announcement.)
This is a common major at many SUNY (and other) institutions. As such, it should not be
contentious, and in fact, no complaints from fellow SUNY institutions were received when the
program acknowledgment was posted in the system. The current Faculty-initiated Interdisciplinary
Major with a Concentration in Japanese Studies is already more developed than any comparable
programs at other SUNY campuses.
E. Objections: Explain the reasons for any objections from SUNY campuses as well as the resolution of
discussions regarding perceived competition between campuses.
None.
F. Transfer: The University views as one of its highest priorities the facilitation of transfer for students
from lower-division to upper-division study. For programs designed to facilitate transfer, supply
information solicited in the appropriate table below and, in the case of A.A./A.S. programs, in Appendix
G (see below).
Associate Degrees: Programs leading to the Associate in Arts or the Associate in Science degree must
include documentation that program graduates will be able to transfer into at least two registered
baccalaureate programs and complete them within two additional years of full-time study. Letters from
the chief academic officers of two baccalaureate institutions attesting to the articulation of the proposed
A.A. or A.S. must be included with the program proposal. These letters must assert acceptance of the
completed SUNY Transfer Course Equivalency Table, to be found in Appendix G.
Institution Baccalaureate program title Degree
Baccalaureate Degrees: Proposals for baccalaureate programs that anticipate transfer student enrollment
must include evidence of consultation with at least two appropriate two-year colleges to assure
articulation with pertinent degree programs and completion within two additional years of full-time study.
Institution Associate program title Degree
Hudson Valley Community | Business Administration AAS
College Humanities AA
Fulton-Montgomery General Studies AA
Community College Humanities Program AA
6. Curriculum Tables (See Program Proposal Directions for guidance—Handbook Section II. 6)
LOWER DIVISION
FALL SPRING
Course Offering Course cr | ce | ta ne | Instructor Course Offering Course cr | ce | La we | Instructor
Number Number
Elementary Japanese I AEAJ101 | 5 x Varies Elementary Japanese I AEAJ102. | 5 | FL | X
JPN Intro Course 103, 104,170 | 3 | X | X Blum/Fessler ‘Natural Science Varies 3 > xx Varies
Social Science Varies 3 [x|x Varies Social Science Varies 3 > x [x Varies
Humanities Varies 3 [x|x Varies Art Varies 3 > x x Varies
Elective Varies 3 Varies UsS. Hist. Persp Varies 3 > x [x Varies
‘Total Credits 17 Total Credits 17
FALL SPRING
Course Offering Course cr | Ge | ta NR | Instructor Course Offering Course cr | Ge | La nr | Instructor
Number Number
Intermediate Japanese 1 AEAJ201. | 5 x Varies Intermediate Japanese IT AEAJ202. | 5 x Varies
JPN Interm, Prerequisite Varies 3 x Varies JPN Interm, Prerequisite Varies 3 x Varies
Minor Course Varies 3 Varies Minor Course Varies 3 Varies
US. Diversity GE Varies 3 [x |x Vaties LL Writing Intensive (BC) Varies 3 > xx Varies
Elective Varies 3 Varies Information Literacy GE Varies 3 > x [x Varies
Total Credits 17 Total Credits 17
UPPER DIVISION
FALL SPRING
Course Offering Course cr | ce) ta | Mm | Re | & | NR] Instructor Course Offering Course cr) ce} ta) M | re | & | NR | Instructor
Number Number
‘Advanced Japanese I AEAJ301. | 3 x [Xx Varies ‘Advanced Japanese IT AEAJ302. | 3 x [xX Varies
JPN Interm, Prerequisite Varies 3 x [Xx Varies Minor Course Varies 3 x Varies
Minor Course Varies 3 x Varies Upper Level Writing Int. Varies 3 [x [x Varies
Global and Gross-Cult. GE Varies 3 x Varies Europe GE Varies 3 | ae | & Varies
Mathematics GE Varies 3 x Varies Natural Science GE Varies 3 x Varies
Total Credits 15 Total Credits 15
FALL SPRING
Course Offering Course cr | ce] ta] mM] re |e | Ne] Instructor Course Offering Course co] ce [ia] Mm [re | & [Ne] Instructor
Number Number
JPN 300 Level Elective Varies 3 x [Xx Varies JPN 300 Level Seminar Varies 3 x [xX Varies
Minor Course Varies 3 x Varies Minor Course Varies 3 x Varies
Oral Discourse GE Varies 3x |x Varies Elective Varies 3 x Varies
Elective Varies 3 x Varies Elective Varies 3 x Varies
Elective Varies 3 x Varies Elective Varies 3 xe Varies
Total Credits 15 Total Credits 15
CREDIT SUMMARY’
General Education 30
Major 34
Required Electives 18
Electives 38
Total | 120
1 NOTE: Students may take more or fewer credits in each of these categories, depending on their pre-UA academic experiences. Some credits may count for more than one of these
categories.
7. Faculty
List the name and qualifications of each faculty member who will teach required and/or elective courses
in the major. Indicate the academic leadership of the program by placing an asterisk next to the
name of the director or chair. For faculty who are not presently in place but who will be hired to teach
in the program, indicate TBH (to be hired) in the Name column and the qualifications (rank, degree level,
discipline, and, if appropriate, professional/occupational experience). Abbreviations: Rank: Professor =
PROF, Associate Professor = ASSOC, Assistant Professor = ASSIST, Lecturer = LECT, Instructor =
INST; In the left column of Status: Full-time = FT, Part-time (salaried appointment) = PT, Adjunct =
ADJ, Other = OTH. In the right column of status state the percentage (as a fraction) of the faculty
member’s workload that will take place as teaching, supervision, or advising in this program: 1.0, 0.5, etc.
For any unusual case—or if this format does not shed light on the situation—attach an explanation.
Faculty Education Experience
Name Rank Status Department | Highes Institution Discipline Professional/
FI/PT | % t Occupational
Degree
Blum, Mark ASSOC | FT 1.0 | East Asian | Ph.D. Berkeley Buddhist 8years at SUNY
Studies
Byon, Andrew ASSIST | FT .25 | East Asian | Ph.D. Hawaii East Asian 5 years at SUNY
Lang. &
Civ.
Chen, Fan Pen ASSIST | FT .25 | East Asian | Ph.D. Columbia Chinese Lit. | 7 years at SUNY
DeBlasi, ASSOC | FT .25 | East Asian | Ph.D. Harvard East Asian 11 years at SUNY
Anthony* Lang. &
Civ.
Fessler, Susanna | ASSOC | FT 1.0 | East Asian | Ph.D. Yale East Asian 13 years at SUNY
Lang. & Lit.
Hargett, James PROF FT .25 | East Asian | Ph.D. | Indiana Chinese 17 years at SUNY
Lang. & Lit.
Hartman, Charles | PROF FT .25 | East Asian | Ph.D. Indiana Chinese 27 years at SUNY
Lang. & Lit.
Kuwata, Yasuko | LECT PT 1.0 | East Asian | B.A. Toyko Japanese 13 years at SUNY
Women's
Christian
University
Meyerer, Kayoko | LECT PT 1.0 | East Asian | B.A. Pepperdine | Psychology | 2 years at SUNY
Ullrich, Kyoko LECT PT 1.0 | East Asian | B.A. UAlbany East Asian 14 years at SUNY
Studies
Wojnovich, LECT FT 1.0 | East Asian | M.S. UAlbany Education 16 years at SUNY
Michiyo
8. Resources
This program has been in place for years as a Faculty-initiated Interdisciplinary Major and will not
require any new funds or reallocation of current funds.
Document the projected cost of the program and identify the source of the funds.
Expenditures Start-up When the program After five years
begins
Personnel Reallocation $653,261* $703,261**
New funds
Library Reallocation
New funds
Equipment Reallocation
New funds
Laboratories Reallocation
New funds
Supplies & Expenses Reallocation $10,725*** $10,725
(OTPS) New funds
Capital Expenditures Reallocation
New funds
Other Reallocation
New funds
Grand Total $663,986 $713,986
*Current funds - Includes the following: Tenure-Track Faculty ($447,769); Part-Time Instruction Faculty
($164,611); and Secretary Support ($40,881)
**Includes one additional tenure-track faculty positions in Japanese History ($50,000); does not include any cost of
living salary increases
**Current funds
Note: The Japanese Bachelor of Arts program will be housed in the East Asian Studies Department and therefore
the funding will fall under the East Asian Studies cost center.
Please provide further information about the library holdings that will serve this new program, including
the campus’s implementation of SUNYConnect, the SUNY-wide electronic library initiative. What is the
extent of the current holdings in the discipline area? What are the plans, including timetable, for the
acquisition of additional holdings? Please comment on access to these materials.
As a result of normal library allocations and a series of external grants secured by the Department of
East Asian Studies, the University library collection in Japanese Studies has improved dramatically in
the past 15 years. The Department anticipates that continued normal library allocations will be
sufficient to support the research needs of the students in the program.
Appendices
Appendix A: Letter of Support from Hudson Valley Community College
Appendix B: Letter of Support from Fulton-Montgomery Community College
Appendix A: Letter of Support from Hudson Valley Community College
(sent via email)
April 6, 2006
Dear Ms. Winchester,
Thank you for sending the information regarding the University at Albany’s two undergraduate
program proposals, Japanese Studies and East Asian Studies. The programs look to be exciting
opportunities for students to learn about other cultures and to prepare for meaningful and
interesting careers.
Hudson Valley Community College currently offers classes in both Japanese and Chinese
language and culture. It is possible that students who enroll in these courses at Hudson Valley
could be interested in pursuing their four-year degrees at the University at Albany in either the
proposed Japanese Studies program or the proposed East Asian Studies program. In addition,
both programs offer exciting opportunities for students enrolled in the college’s Business
Administration program who wish to further their education in international business and related
fields.
Please keep us informed about the progress of these programs through the approval process.
Sincerely,
Margaret M. Geehan, Ph.D.
Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs
Amstuz 109
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 629-7622 phone
(518) 629-8074
Appendix B: Letter of Support from Fulton-Montgomery Community College
(sent via email)
FULTON-MONTGOMERY Education Today for Tomorrow
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
A College of the State University of New York
April 19, 2006
Kathie C. Winchester, Assistant Dean
Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies
Lecture Center 30
State University of New York at Albany
Albany, NY 12222
Dear Ms. Winchester,
I write in support of the University at Albany’s proposed programs in Japanese Studies and East
Asian Studies. At Fulton-Montgomery Community College, we have a long history of working
collaboratively with the University at Albany to ensure that our graduates have a seamless
transfer path towards a baccalaureate program.
The proposed program offerings will provide an attractive option for our General Studies
students, or those enrolled in our Humanities program. We regularly offer courses in Chinese and
recently we have offered courses in Japanese language and culture. We are confident that
students who enroll in our lower-level offerings will have a strong foundation and preparation to
succeed in either Japanese Studies or East Asian Studies.
I look forward to working with the University at Albany in the development of articulation
agreements for these proposed programs and I wish you well with the continued development of
your program. If I can be of further assistance, please contact me at (518) 762-4651 ext. 8003.
Sincerely,
Greg Truckenmiller
Acting Vice President and Dean of the College
Fulton-Montgomery Community College
