AGENDA FOR THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
OREGON STATE BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION
December 19, 1997
Academic Affairs
Program Modification: B.S. in Civil Engineering;
Terminate B.S. in Civil Engineering Technology, OIT
OIT requests authorization to modify the existing B.S. in Civil Engineering Technology to a B.S. in Civil Engineering,
effective immediately upon Board approval. Furthermore, the department name will be changed from Civil Engineering
Technology to the Department of Civil Engineering and Surveying.
Academic Affairs
Joint-Campus Graduate Program for Environmental Sciences, Studies, and Policy
(OSU, PSU, UO)
The proposed joint-campus graduate program reflects the specific strengths of the participating institutions and
will prepare students for various careers in the environmental sciences. The proposed programs are:
B.A./B.S. in Language and Culture, with Concentrations in French,
German, and Spanish, SOU
The proposed program differs from traditional foreign language classes in its emphasis on culture rather than literature.
An internship and international experience are required.