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By CityDBCC’s New Bachelor’s Program
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DBCC’s New Bachelor’s ProgramPress Release
2006-10-13
Article Written by: Community Member
DBCC’s bachelor’s program earns excellent review
Daytona Beach Community College reached the next milestone this week in the implementation of its Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management program. A visiting team of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) found the College to be in full compliance with its principles of accreditation.
“The team found that we met all standards,” said DBCC President Kent Sharples. “In other words, we are in full compliance as a bachelor’s degree granting institution.”
The review encompassed a detailed examination of how the college has implemented the Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management program, from student perceptions of the program to academic and administrative support.
According to Charles Carroll, Senior Vice President of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, and SACS liaison, “It is rare for a team to find a college in full compliance with no recommendations for improvement in its status change to become a bachelor’s degree granting institution.”
The Bachelor of Applied Science program officially began last February with 12 students. By fall semester, 128 students were enrolled. The program is designed primarily for students who already have earned an associate degree in a technical field; however, students who have earned an associate of arts degree also may be accepted. Most students are already working in their fields and their average age is 40, according to Dean of Baccalaureate of Studies, Dr. Eileen Hamby. This program provides supervisory and management education and training, which can help technical specialists to advance into management positions by providing them a solid educational foundation.
“This program offers an affordable opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree at an institution that provides an outstanding education and cares about its students,” says Amy Acker, president of the Bachelor of Applied Science Honor Society, Sigma Beta Delta.
The program includes online, hybrid and traditional face-to-face classes offered evenings and weekends. Eight- and 16-week semester courses also are available. The program can be completed in two years or less.
