Innovation

RCAS launched interdisciplinary courses in collaboration with Student Success and Engagement, e.g. Blueprint for College Success.
Completion of New Program Launch policy on academic program innovation.
Significant revisions made to academic programs including MEd, MS in Information Management, MBA, Theatre Arts, Corporate Communications, MA in Mediation and Conflict Resolution.
Expansion of Bachelor of Professional Studies into new majors.
Brennan School of Business redesigned graduate education with “mix and match modules” to deliver executive education and a redesigned/shorter MBA.
New cohort of undergraduate and graduate faculty in a research community working on curriculum innovation and reform (summer 2020 through spring 2021). The psychology department is innovating across its major in six courses. Other disciplines/programs in the cohort are: Criminology, Critical Reading Writing and Speaking, Education, Fashion, Management, Marketing, Social Work, and Transitions.

Expansion of the Health Sciences Simulation Center by 3200 square feet to include three additional patient rooms, a pediatric patient and an upgraded audio/visual system.
New academic programs approved including BAS in Informatics, BS in Health and Wellness, MA in Youth Literature, Special Education minor, Drivers Education Endorsement, Professional Writing minor, BBA in Entrepreneurship.
Creation of Dominican University Playbook for Online Learning.
Experiential education included as a requirement of the new core curriculum