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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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