Meeting of the Board of Regents | November 2009
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THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT / THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK / ALBANY, NY 12234 |
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Erin M. O’Grady-Parent |
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Charter Applications for November 2009 |
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October 29, 2009 |
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STRATEGIC GOAL: |
Goal 2 |
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Summary
Issue for Decision (Consent Agenda)
Approval of charter applications.
Reason(s) for Consideration
Required by State statute (Education Law §216).
Proposed Handling
Discussion and approval in accordance with the respective recommendations contained in the attached summaries of charter applications.
Procedural History
N/A
Background Information
Summary recommendations have been prepared for a total of 23 charter actions.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Regents approve each application in accordance with the recommendations contained in the respective summaries.
Timetable for Implementation
N/A
Regents Meeting
November 16 - 17, 2009
CHARTERS
CULTURAL EDUCATION
AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS
- Croghan Free Library, Croghan
- Dewitt Community Library Association, Inc., Dewitt
- Greenburgh Public Library, Elmsford
EXTENSION OF CHARTERS
- Dexter Historical Society, Dexter
- Marshall Historical Society, Deansboro
PROVISIONAL CHARTERS
- Museum of Mathematics, Setauket
- New York State Eagles Museum, Ithaca
- Wawarsing Historical Society and Knife Museum, Napanoch
DISSOLUTION OF CHARTER
9. Sidney D. Gamble Foundation for China Studies, New York
Regents Meeting
November 16 - 17, 2009
l. CULTURAL EDUCATION
AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS
No. 1
CROGHAN FREE LIBRARY
Croghan, Lewis County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on February 24, 1956 to operate a library. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on February 23, 1962. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to designate the service area of the library to be the Village of Croghan, to specify the number of trustees to be not less than five nor more than fifteen, to designate the Commissioner of Education as agent of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served, and to add the language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3). The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 2
DEWITT COMMUNITY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, INC.
Dewitt, Onondaga County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on September 29, 1961 to operate a library. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on June 23, 1967. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on November 11, 1983. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to change the corporate name to “Dewitt Community Library Association,” to designate the service area of the library to be the census tracts numbered 014600, 014700, 014800 and 014900, to specify the number of trustees to be not less than eleven nor more than seventeen, to designate the Commissioner of Education as agent of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served, and to add the language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3). The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 3
GREENBURGH PUBLIC LIBRARY
Elmsford, Westchester County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on August 24, 1962 to operate a library. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on December 15, 1967. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on September 15, 1995. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to specify the number of trustees to be not less than seven nor more than nine. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
EXTENSION OF CHARTERS
No. 4
DEXTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Dexter, Jefferson County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on June 13, 2000 to operate a historical society. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to restate the corporate purposes to state the following: to encourage, promote and disseminate a greater knowledge among the public of the history of the State of New York and particularly to increase interest in the historical background of the Village of Dexter and Town of Brownville, Jefferson County; to collect, own, hold, maintain, preserve, and make available to the public a collection of written, pictorial and photographic material, and artifacts pertaining to the history and economic development of the area; and to provide accessibility as far as feasible to the historical information collected for the benefit and education of the general public and, as so amended, be extended. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the provisional charter be amended accordingly and, as so amended, extended for a period of five years to allow the corporation additional time to develop its programs and otherwise demonstrate that it can meet the requirements for an absolute charter.
No. 5
MARSHALL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Deansboro, Oneida County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on April 20, 2004 to operate an historical society. The board of trustees has applied for an extension of the provisional charter. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the provisional charter be extended for a period of five years to allow the corporation additional time to develop its programs and otherwise demonstrate that it can meet the requirements for an absolute charter.
PROVISIONAL CHARTERS
No. 6
MUSEUM OF MATHEMATICS
Setauket, Suffolk County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to establish and maintain a museum of mathematics to promote and enhance public understanding and perception of mathematics; create and maintain public exhibitions and interactive displays about mathematics and its importance for understanding other topics, such as, but not limited to, nature, the human body, the arts, sports, business and communication; develop, organize and conduct educational programs about mathematics and that explore the importance of mathematics in everyday life, such as, but not limited to, demonstrations, tours, seminars, conferences, workshops and other activities for children, students and adults; collect, own, hold, maintain, preserve and display objects, artifacts and documents relating to mathematics; establish and maintain a reference and research collection of works relating to mathematics; and prepare, publish and disseminate publications in all formats and media concerning mathematics. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
No. 7
NEW YORK STATE EAGLES MUSEUM
Ithaca, Tompkins County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to establish and maintain a history museum to be known as the New York State Eagles Museum in the City of Ithaca, County of Tompkins, and State of New York; to collect, own, hold, maintain, and preserve items of historical importance related to the Fraternal Order of Eagles (FOE), a not for profit charitable organization dedicated to raising money for community projects, supporting police, firefighters, and others who protect and serve, and funding medical research; to display items of historical importance related to the Fraternal Order of Eagles, including, but not limited to, plaques, trophies, books, meeting minutes, and photographs of key events and prominent members, including past Presidents of the United States; to open the New York State Eagles Museum for public visitation; to arrange, create, and maintain exhibits and displays about the local and national history of the Fraternal Order of Eagles; and to promote and support historical research and scholarship, organize historical and cultural activities, programs, and events for the public concerning the Fraternal Order of Eagles. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
No. 8
WAWARSING HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND KNIFE MUSEUM
Napanoch, Ulster County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to establish and maintain a museum relating to the manufacturing of knives in the Village of Ellenville, Town of Wawarsing, County of Ulster and greater Hudson Valley region as well as other manufactured products within said areas; to collect, own, hold, maintain, preserve, and make available appropriate historical objects and artifacts; to arrange, create, maintain and promote appropriate historical exhibits and displays; to establish and maintain an historical research collection and archives relating to the foregoing; to promote and support historical research and scholarship, issue publications in any format, and organize historical and cultural activities, programs and events for the public; to encourage and disseminate a greater knowledge of the history of the State of New York and particularly the Village of Ellenville, Town of Wawarsing County of Ulster and surrounding area; to promote history and original historical research; to gather, collect, own, hold, preserve, display and make available for study appropriate historical artifacts, books, manuscripts, papers, photographs, and other records and materials; to encourage the suitable marking of places of historic interest; to acquire by purchase, gift, devise, or otherwise the title to or the custody and control of historic sites and structures, and preserve and maintain such sites and structures; to bring together those people interested in history, encourage public interest in history, sponsor historical meetings, programs and events, sponsor exhibits, and issue publications in any format; to cooperate with County and State officials and historical organizations to collect and preserve materials of countywide and statewide significance; to own, hold, exhibit, show or display automatic knives as defined in Penal Law Section 265.00 (5)(e) in compliance with the provisions of Education Law Section 216-c. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
DISSOLUTION OF CHARTER
No. 9
SIDNEY D. GAMBLE FOUNDATION FOR CHINA STUDIES
New York, New York County
A certificate of incorporation was granted by action of the Board of Regents on October 24, 1986 to promote the study of China. The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents for the dissolution of the charter as the corporation has no means of furthering any of its purposes. The corporation has no remaining assets and all taxes payable by the corporation have been paid. The trustees request Regents approval of the transfer of the corporate records to Duke University. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the certificate of incorporation of the Sidney D. Gamble Foundation for China Studies be dissolved and that the corporate records to be transferred to Duke University.
Regents Meeting
November 16 - 17, 2009
CHARTERS
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, SECONDARY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS
- Christian Academy of Western New York, Lockport
- Ethical Culture Fieldston School, New York
- Ithaca Children’s School, Ithaca
AMENDMENT AND EXTENSION OF CHARTER
- Kid’s Place Early Childhood Day School, Ronkonkoma
PROVISIONAL CHARTERS
- BLS Multi-Cultural Christian Academy, Bronx
- Newmeadow Saratoga School, Malta
EXTENSION OF CHARTER
- The Theatre Street School, Richmond Hill
REGENTS CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
8. AMIGAS United for the Education of Latino Children, Slingerlands
APPLICATION FOR REGENTS CONSENT TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAMES
- Ohr Halimud/The Multi-Sensory Learning Center, Brooklyn
- Our Lady’s Academy, South Ozone Park
Regents Meeting
November 16 - 17, 2009
ll. ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, SECONDARY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS
No. 1
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF WESTERN NEW YORK
Lockport, Niagara County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on October 4, 2002 to operate a kindergarten through grade twelve school. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regent action on June 25, 2007. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to specify that the school has relocated to 621 Payne Avenue, North Tonawanda, New York 14120 and that the corporate address will continue to be 120 Main Street, Lockport, New York 14094. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 2
ETHICAL CULTURE FIELDSTON SCHOOL
New York, New York County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation under the corporate name “The Ethical Culture Fieldston Schools” by action of the Board of Regents on July 21, 1995 to operate a nursery school for preschool children from three to five years of age, a kindergarten for five-year-olds and a grade one through six elementary school in New York County; and to operate a nursery school for preschool children from three to five years of age, a kindergarten for five-year-olds, a grade one through twelve elementary and secondary school and a grade seven through twelve secondary school in Bronx County. Such provisional charter was amended to include a name change to “Ethical Culture Fieldston School” by Regents action on June 9, 1998, and as so amended, made absolute. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to reflect the corporate purposes as follows: a.) to operate a nursery school for preschool children, a kindergarten and a grade one through five school in New York County, b.) to operate a nursery school for preschool children, a kindergarten and a grade one through twelve school in Bronx County. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 3
ITHACA CHILDREN’S SCHOOL
Ithaca, Tompkins County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on September 26, 1986 under the corporate name “The School of the Finger Lakes” on September 26, 1986. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action to include a name change to “The Waldorf School of the Finger Lakes” on July 28, 1989, and, as so amended, extended. Such provisional charter was amended and extended by Regents action on October 15, 1993, September 18, 1998 and June 25, 2007. Such provisional charter was consolidated by Regents action with Stone Circle School on October 20, 2008, the consolidated corporation operates under the provisional charter granted to The Waldorf School of the Finger Lakes under the amended corporate name “Ithaca Children’s School.” The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to change the corporate name to “Ithaca Waldorf School.” The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the provisional charter be amended accordingly.
AMENDMENT AND EXTENSION OF CHARTER
No. 4
KID’S PLACE EARLY CHILDHOOD DAY SCHOOL
Ronkonkoma, Suffolk County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on June 17, 2003 to operate a day care center, a center-based preschool for three to five year old children with disabilities, a nursery school for preschool children, a kindergarten, a grade one through three elementary school and a school for gifted and talented children. Such corporation was consolidated by Regents action on June 17, 2003 with Hide-and-Seek Children’s Services, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on October 23, 2006. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on December 14, 2007 to add authority for the corporation to also provide certificated enrichment, training, and professional development workshops to further the knowledgebase of adult learner pre-paraprofessionals, paraprofessionals, and professional educators who are 21 years and older, provided that nothing herein shall authorize the corporation to operate a college or university or to advertise or offer credit-bearing courses or degrees in New York State and, as so amended, extended. The board of trustees has requested an amendment to authorize the corporation to also conduct universal pre-K programs for four year old children; before and after school programs for preschool aged children; and school closing and summer camp programs for preschool through school aged children, and that the provisional charter, as so amended, be extended. The Offices of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the provisional charter be amended accordingly and, as so amended, extended for a period of three years to allow the corporation additional time to develop its programs and otherwise demonstrate that it can meet the requirements for an absolute charter.
PROVISIONAL CHARTERS
No. 5
BLS Multi-Cultural Christian Academy
Bronx, Bronx County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate a grade two through twelve school. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of three years.
No. 6
NEWMEADOW SARATOGA SCHOOL
Malta, Saratoga County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to operate a kindergarten and grade one elementary school for children with disabilities. The Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) has been provided with an opportunity to review this action and the trustees have been advised that the granting of a provisional charter does not constitute approval for state funding for programs and services under the jurisdiction of VESID. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of three years.
EXTENSION OF CHARTER
No. 7
THE THEATRE STREET SCHOOL
Richmond Hill, Queens County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on June 14, 1996 to operate a grade six through eight school. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on June 12, 1997 to add authority for the corporation to also operate grades one through five, and as so amended, extended. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on July 14, 2000, July 17, 2003 and May 23, 2006. The board of trustees has petitioned for an extension of the provisional charter. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the provisional charter be extended for a period of three years to allow the corporation additional time to develop its programs and otherwise demonstrate that it can meet the requirements for an absolute charter.
REGENTS CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
No. 8
AMIGAS UNITED FOR THE EDUCATION OF LATINO CHILDREN
Slingerlands, Albany County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to plan, organize and conduct activities such as workshops, seminars, and conferences in support of the early childhood, elementary and secondary education of Hispanic children in general, and English Language Learners (ELLs) in particular throughout the United States and its territories; to plan, organize and conduct activities, and to support research and writing, regarding the importance of Bilingualism and its relationship to national security and economic vitality; to support the development and advancement of related policies and high quality instructional, assessment and accountability models at local, state, national and international levels; to assist educators and policy-makers at all levels to narrow the educational achievement gap of Hispanic children in general, and English Language Learners in particular, this including providing them with high quality data, evidence of the gap, the perils of ignoring needs, and the long lasting effects on society inaction causes; to assist educators and policy-makers at all levels to address the issues of language education, and the issues of immigration, as they affect children at the early childhood, elementary and secondary education levels; and to plan, organize and conduct activities intended to encourage and promote critical leadership at all educational levels, this including, but not limited to increasing the numbers of highly qualified teachers of ELLs. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that a certificate of incorporation be issued.
APPLICATION FOR REGENTS CONSENT TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAMES
No. 9
OHR HALIMUD/THE MULTI-SENSORY LEARNING CENTER
Brooklyn, Kings County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on October 9, 2003 to operate a multi-sensory full day school for girls, grades one through six, who have Dyslexia and other language based processing disorders. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on June 24, 2008 to add authority for the corporation to also operate a grades seven and eight; a nursery school for preschool boys and girls from three to five years of age with an without disabilities; a kindergarten for five year old boys and girls with and without disabilities; an after school tutoring program for boys and girls ages six through fourteen with and without disabilities; a Supplement Educational Services program, and a day care center, and, as so amended, extended. The board of trustees has requested that the Board of Regents consent to the filing of a certificate of assumed name pursuant to General Business Law §130 to authorize the corporation to use the assumed name “Brooklyn Reads.” The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the consent of the Board of Regents to the filing of such certificate of assumed name be granted.
No. 10
OUR LADY’S ACADEMY
South Ozone Park, Queens County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on May 18, 2009 to operate a nursery school for preschool children from three to five years of age, a universal pre-k program, a kindergarten for five year olds, and a grade one through eight elementary school. The board of trustees has requested that the Board of Regents consent to the filing of a certificate of assumed name pursuant to General Business Law §130 to authorize the corporation to use the assumed name “Our Lady’s Catholic Academy.” The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the consent of the Board of Regents to the filing of such certificate of assumed name be granted.
Regents Meeting
November 16 - 17, 2009
CHARTERS
HIGHER AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS
- Christ the King Seminary, Aurora
- Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry
- New York Chiropractic College, Seneca Falls
- Trocaire College, Buffalo
Regents Meeting
November 16 - 17, 2009
III. HIGHER AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS
No. 1
CHRIST THE KING SEMINARY
Allegany, Cattaraugus County
An absolute charter in the fist instance was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on June 28, 1974 to operate a seminary for the promotion and dissemination of graduate higher education in theology and philosophy and to grant the Master of Divinity and Master of Arts degrees. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to specify the corporate principal office to be located in the Town of Aurora, county of Erie, State of New York, to reflect that the corporation is a corporation with members, to specify the members of the corporation; to specify the powers reserved to the members and to amend the dissolution language to provide that the designed office of the corporation is located at 711 Knox Road, East Aurora, New York 10452; to designate the Commissioner of Education as the representative for service of process and to restate the corporate purposes as follows: (a) to establish, operate and maintain a Seminary for the promotion and dissemination of graduate higher education in theology to qualified persons which shall carry on the educational tradition in the academic filed of theology which had been established and maintained by St. John Vianney Seminary, formerly located on this site, and thereafter by Christ the King Seminary; (b) to grant and confer the following degrees and honors in conformity with Rules of the Board of Regents of the State of New York and the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education of the State of New York for registration of the programs leading to such degrees: Master of Divinity (M. Div.), Master of Arts (M.A.), and Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S.); (c) to provide spiritual, human, and pastoral formation for sponsored candidates for ordained priesthood and permanent diaconate and lay ecclesial ministry in the Roman Catholic Church and other individuals who are members of the Roman Catholic Church, as well as of other Christian denominations and other religions who choose to experience the wealth of the Roman Catholic Church’s tradition of the theological learning, pastoral praxis, and spiritual formation. In addition, the seminary’s resources are available to a broad range of constituents for activities such as retreats, study days, convocations, conferences, prayer and support groups, parochial and diocesan groups and individual prayer and reflection; (d) In addition to the foregoing corporate purposes the corporation shall have powers either directly or indirectly, either alone or in conjunction with others, to do any and all lawful acts and things and to engage in any and all lawful activities which may be necessary, useful suitable, desirable, or proper for the furtherance, accomplishment, fostering, or attainment of any or all of the purposes for the which the corporation is organized, and to aid or assist other organizations to attain any such purpose, but not for the pecuniary profit or financial gain of its members, trustees and officers. The Office of Higher Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly .
No. 2
MERCY COLLEGE
Dobbs Ferry, Westchester County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents under the corporate name “Mercy Junior College” on October 23, 1952 to establish and maintain a junior college. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action on November 22, 1957 to change the corporate name to “Mercy College” and, as so amended, extended; amended and extended by Regents action on October 28, 1960; extended by Regents action on September 27, 1963; and made absolute by Regents action on June 25, 1965. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on various occasions with the last action being on September 11, 2006. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to add authority for the corporation to confer the degree of Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.). The Office of Professions recommends that the absolute charter be amended to authorize the corporation to operate postsecondary degree programs registered by the State Education Department and to confer degrees approved and authorized by the Board of Regents in connection with such programs, including the Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) degree.
No. 3
NEW YORK CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE
New York City, New York County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on March 25, 1977 to establish and maintain an institution of higher learning at the college level and to conduct courses of instruction necessary to graduate qualified chiropractors with the degree of Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.); and to establish and maintain a continuing education program for graduate licensed doctors of chiropractic so as to allow them to maintain a high level of professional skill and knowledge. Such provisional charter was made absolute by Regents action on October 19, 1979. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on May 19, 1989 and December 13, 2002. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to operate in jurisdictions outside of New York State. The Office of Professions recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
No. 4
TROCAIRE COLLEGE
Buffalo, Erie County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation under the corporate name “Sancta Maria Junior College” by action of the Board of Regents on June 27, 1958 to operate and maintain an institution of higher education at the junior college level. Such provisional charter was amended to include a name change to “Sancta Maria College” and extended by Regents action on May 21, 1964; extended on June 24, 1966; amended December 16, 1966 to change the corporate name to “Trocaire College;” amended and extended on September 26, 1969 and was made absolute by Regents action on January 26, 1972. Such absolute charter was last amended by Regents action on February 12, 2007. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to operate as a corporation with members and designate one representative of the Conference for Mercy Higher Education, a Maryland non-stock, non profit corporation; four Sisters of Mercy selected from among the Sisters of Mercy serving on the board of trustees, as corporate members of the college; and to add authority for the College to confer the degree of Bachelor of Science (B.S.). The Office of Professions recommends that the absolute charter be amended to authorize the corporation to operate postsecondary degree programs registered by the State Education Department and to confer degrees approved and authorized by the Board of Regents in connection with such programs, including the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.