Program Description

BA in Law in Liberal Arts To Be Offered by Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

1. Characteristics of the Program

a. Campus(es) Offering Program : Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

b. Scope of Delivery (Specific Sites or Statewide) : Classes will be offered on the IUPUI campus, Indianapolis.

c. Mode of Delivery (Classroom, Blended, or Online) : The majority of classes offered will be in the classroom. There will be on-line electives included in the course offerings.

d. Other Delivery Aspects (Co-ops, Internships, Clinicals, Practica, etc.) : Students have the option of completing a 3 credit hour internship. This is an elective class. To enroll in the internship, student must perform paralegal tasks in a law firm, legal department of a business, governmental office or a non-profit legal organization. Students are required to log 140 hours on the job, submit weekly job and hour summaries to a campus supervisor, write an 8-12 page paper discussing the internship and how it relates to the major and be evaluated by their internship supervisor.

e. Academic Unit(s) Offering Program : The Department of Political Science in the School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI will offer the program.

2. Rationale for the Program

a. Institutional Rationale (Alignment with Institutional Mission and Strengths)

The proposed Law in Liberal Arts major is a 120 credit Bachelor of Arts degree with a 33-credit major which will train and prepare students for careers as paralegals in the legal profession. The major aims to provide students with practical legal skills as well as a background in legal concepts so that graduates will immediately be able to obtain jobs in this rapidly expanding profession. Paralegals are typically employed in law firms, and are also eligible for careers in government, business, and non-profit organizations.

Currently, students who wish to work in the paralegal profession can add a paralegal certificate, consisting of 33 credit hours of coursework to their Bachelor Degree studies. These added courses mean approximately 6 additional course beyond those required for a BA in the School of Liberal Arts. This is a substantial cost to the student. The proposed Law in Liberal Arts major will provide an avenue of study for these students and significantly reduce the number of hours needed to enter the paralegal job market while still providing the baccalaureate degree employers typically require.

The Law in Liberal Arts major prepares students for employment as a paralegal by utilizing a number of methods. First, all students must complete an introductory course in law, which exposes them to the

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basic theoretical and conceptual components of the law, as well as providing an introduction to the court system, legal actors, and legal procedures. Second, to develop practical, real-world legal skills, students are required to take courses which provide training in legal research, legal writing, and litigation skills. Third, to ensure that all students develop a strong understanding and awareness of legal ethics in the workplace, they will take a required course in professional responsibility for the legal professional. Fourth, the students will be able to tailor the curriculum according to their own interests by selecting a number of elective courses. These elective courses span the spectrum of legal specialties, including criminal law, family law, estate law, and a variety of business law courses. There is also a required perspectives course, which will expose the students to the study of law in the context of Philosophy, Psychology, History, Public Affairs, and Political Science. Also, students will have the option of working in a legal internship for one of their required elective courses. This optional internship will provide valuable practical experience as well as possibly leading to employment after graduation. Finally, all students will take a senior capstone course in advanced legal writing. This capstone course will include a major writing project as well as incorporate and extend the theoretical concepts and practical skills acquired through prior course work and finalize an e-portfolio for use in their job search. A full listing of the major’s requirements can be found in Appendix 10.

The Law in Liberal Arts major supports many of the IUPUI Principles of Undergraduate Learning, including those relating to Core Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Integration and Application of Knowledge, and also Intellectual Depth, Breadth, and Adaptiveness.1 Also, the Law in Liberal Arts major complements the School of Liberal Arts’ mission to create and exchange “knowledge that promotes understanding of the human experience,” and also those core values of Student Learning, Accessibility, Collaboration with the Community, and Stewardship, as well as the goal of creating Community Partnerships.2 Finally, the Law in Liberal Arts major supports the following goals within the IUPUI “Vision, Mission, and Values” statement:

1. Excellence in Teaching and Learning Goal II (C) - Increase baccalaureate degree recipients’ knowledge and skills related to the Principles of Undergraduate Learning.

2. Excellence in Civic Engagement Goal I (B) - Demonstrate support for civic engagement in all aspects of institutional work

3. Excellence in Civic Engagement Goal II - Enhance civic activities, partnerships and patient and client services.

4. Excellence in Civic Engagement Goal III – Intensify commitment and accountability to Indianapolis, Central Indiana and the state.3

For more on the Principles of Undergraduate Learning, see Appendix 1.

The Law in Liberal Arts major will serve the existing student population at the School of Liberal Arts and will also attract new students to the School. Based upon the usual mix of students in a paralegal education program, it is likely that three distinct types of students will be attracted to the major. First, the major is likely to attract traditional undergraduate students who are interested in a career as a paralegal. Second, the major will serve those nontraditional and part-time students (including transfer students) who are seeking a career change and desire to begin working as a paralegal. Finally, the proposed major is likely to attract those students who are already working in the legal profession, 1 IUPUI Principles of Undergraduate Learning, http://academicaffairs.iupui.edu/PlansInitiatives/Plans/Principles-of-Undergraduate-Learning 2 IU School of Liberal Arts, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, “Strategic Plan, 2010-2015.” (Fall, 2012). 3 Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, “Vision, Mission and Values: Context for Planning at IUPUI,” (revised July 10, 2002).

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perhaps as a legal assistant, who are looking to gain an academic credential so that they may advance at their jobs. Because the majority of paralegal courses are offered in the evening, this major and its flexibility should especially appeal to working students. Traditional undergraduate students in schools other than the School of Liberal Arts may also find the prospect of a double major in Law in Liberal Arts appealing. More information is available in Appendix 1.

b. State Rationale

Despite the rapid growth in the demand for paralegals, there are virtually no opportunities for students in the Indianapolis area to pursue a bachelor’s degree in this field. The closest similar baccalaureate program is a Legal Studies major at Ball State University in Muncie. (Appendix III lists all of the bachelor’s degree programs in similar majors in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio.) Currently, the Political Science department at IUPUI offers a certificate program in Paralegal Studies (as does Ivy Tech Community College); however, most legal employers require a bachelor’s degree as a condition of employment. Correspondingly, there has been an explosion of interest in baccalaureate programs in Paralegals across the country. According to the American Association for Paralegal Education, there are currently 94 colleges and universities that offer a major in legal or paralegal studies.4 Programs are offered at comparable research universities such as Southern Illinois University, Syracuse University, the University of Akron, Suffolk University, Tulane University, and the University of Mississippi.5 The introduction of this new major at IUPUI will allow Central Indiana students as well as other students from across the region to pursue a bachelor’s degree in this growing field.

c. Evidence of Labor Market Need

i. National, State, or Regional Need

The paralegal profession enjoys a strong market for jobs. As a major city, as well as the capital of Indiana, there are excellent employment opportunities for trained paralegals in the region. Paralegals may find employment with law firms, private companies, governmental agencies and with non-profit organizations.

ii. Preparation for Graduate Programs or Other Benefits

Students who complete a BA in Law in Liberal Arts will have several options to further their education. Graduate studies in Liberal Arts, Criminal Justice, Psychology, and many other disciplines would be a tremendous complement to the BA.

Law in Liberal Arts is not a major tracked by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). However, the data for the 2011/2012 law school applicant shows that 1% of students have a non-specific Liberal Arts Major and 1% have a Pre-Law Major. 6 The top three majors for law students are housed in the

4 American Association of Paralegal Education information on Baccalaureate Programs http://www.aafpe.org/Paralegal_Education/Baccalaureate_Programs.asp (October 23, 2012).

5 American Association of Paralegal Education member directory, http://www.aafpe.org/Directory/detail.asp (October 23, 2012). 6 LSAC Applicant Major Report for 2011/2012, http://www.lsac.org/members/data/applicants-by-major.asp (November 1, 2012). Data only available to those with access to the advisors section of LSAC.

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School of Liberal Arts – Political Science - 19%, English - 6% and History – 5%. Using these numbers are a guide, a portion of the Law in Liberal Arts students are likely to continue their legal studies by pursuing a law degree.

iii. Summary of Indiana DWD and/or U.S. Department of Labor Data

The Bureau of Labor Statistics data for Indiana is also promising for Paralegal and Legal Assistants. Our state currently employs 3,720 individuals in the legal market at a mean wage of $39,450.7

iv. National, State, or Regional Studies

Summarize any national, state, or regional studies that address the labor market need for the program.

The U.S. Department of Labor notes that the employment of paralegals is “projected to grow 17 percent between 2012 and 2022.” Bureau of Labor Statistics.8 This is 4% faster than the overall job market predictions and significantly faster than the rate of growth for attorneys, predicted to be only 10%.9 Current Bureau of Labor Statistics show over 250,000 paralegals and legal assistants in the United States.10 The BLS calculates the mean annual wage of paralegals at $46,990. These statistics are included in Appendix 2. A data report for market analysis and demand also appears in Appendix 2.

v. Surveys of Employers or Students and Analyses of Job Postings

Summarize the results of any surveys of employers or students and analyses of job postings relevant to the program.

The program recently begin conducting exit surveys of all students completing the certificate program. Students receive an exit survey upon completion and then a follow up survey six months later. The result of the surveys for students completing the program in December, 2012 appear in Appendix 4. We are currently analyzing the survey data collected for May, 2013 and August, 2013 graduates.

We also use an Advisory Board of local attorneys and paralegals from the community to review our program twice a year. The Advisory Board makes recommendations for improvement of the program and insures we meet the training demands of the legal community. A summary of the most recent Advisory Board course reviews and minutes from the past two meetings are attached as Appendix 4.

A survey of recent job postings reveals several common criteria. First, employers want students to possess a bachelor’s degree. Second, candidates should hold a paralegal certificate or equivalent education. Finally, the legal job market seeks a candidate who received their education from an American Bar Association approved program. Currently, IUPUI only satisfies the second criteria.

7 Occupational Employment and Wages for Paralegals and Legal Assistants, http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes232011.htm (February 6, 2014)8Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Legal/Paralegals-and-legal-assistants.htm (February 6, 2014).9 Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Legal/Paralegals-and-legal-assistants.htm (February 6, 2014).

10 Occupational Employment and Wages for Paralegals and Legal Assistants, http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes232011.htm (February 6, 2014).

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vi. Letters of Support

Jeffrey Thompson, Member of Indiana House of Representatives, Member of House Education Committee

Andrew R. Klein, Dean, Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Indiana University

3. Cost of and Support for the Program

a. Costs

i. Faculty and Staff

The Law in the Liberal Arts program currently has three main resources: (1) a director who is an assistant clinical professor and is supported by an annual course release; (2) an assistant director who is an assistant clinical professor; (3) fifteen adjunct instructors, most of whom are drawn from the legal community in Indianapolis; and (4) an Advisory Board comprised of local attorneys and other professionals from the legal community.

These resources are sufficient for the start-up phase of the Law in the Liberal Arts major. As students begin enrolling in the major in even greater numbers, the program will use increased tuition revenues generated by the program for additional staff. Thus, the program will begin by using existing resources and gradually build up as student enrollment justifies the new resources.

Facilitiesii. Facilities

The program will utilize existing facilities. No new facilities are needed for this program.

iii. Other Capital Costs (e.g. Equipment)

No other capital expenditures are necessary for the implementation of the major.

b. Support

The certificate program has existed for many years. No reallocation of resources is necessary at this time. No additional library materials are required.

No programs have been eliminated to create the major.

i. Special Fees above Baseline TuitionThe only special fee required of our students is a Lexis fee of $95.00 per semester. Our agreement with Lexis allows students to access a group educational rate at a significant cost savings to the student.

The Lexis fee provides access to a database equivalent to the largest law library in existence. As law libraries scale back on print holdings, it is necessary to teach our

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students to use Lexis. Currently, only students in select classes obtain passwords for Lexis. Eventually, the Law in Liberal Arts program should allow all majors to purchase a Lexis password each semester.

4. Similar and Related Programs

a. List of Programs and Degrees Conferred

IUPUI currently offers a Paralegal Certificate. The department plans to continue to offer the certificate along with the new Law in Liberal Arts degree.

Studies around the paralegal profession are offered at eight institutions in Indiana. Of those programs, few have special accreditation of the individual program. Only three programs are accredited by the American Bar Association: Ball State University, Vincennes University and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.11 Only five are members of the American Association for Paralegal Educators: IUPUI, Ivy Tech Campuses – East Central, Kokomo, Lafayette and South Bend, Ball State University, Vincennes University and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. 12

Of the paralegal programs in Indiana, only Ball State University and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College offer students the option of a Bachelor’s Degree. If approved, the IUPUI program would be the only program in this market offering students the option of a four year degree.

b. List of Similar Programs Outside Indiana

According to the American Association for Paralegal Education, there are 72 programs in the nation that offer a baccalaureate degree in legal or paralegal studies who are members of AAfPE. This list includes those institutions in Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Michigan.13

Illinois: Institution: Location: Illinois State University Normal, ILLewis University Romeoville, ILSouthern Illinois University Carbondale, IL

Ohio:Institution: Location:

11 American Bar Association Approved Paralegal Programs for the State of Indiana, http://apps.americanbar.org/legalservices/paralegals/directory/in.html , June 10, 201312 American Association for Paralegal Education Member Directory, http://www.aafpe.org/Directory/detail.asp , June 10, 2013. 13 American Association for Paralegal Education Member Directory, http://www.aafpe.org/Directory/detail.asp , June 10, 2013.

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Capital University Law School Columbus, OHCollege of Mount St. Joseph Cincinnati, OHLake Erie College Painesville, OHUniversity of Toledo Toledo, OHUrsuline College Pepper Pike, OH

Kentucky:Institution: Location: Beckfield College Florence, KYEastern Kentucky University Richmond, KYMorehead State University Morehead, KYSullivan University Lexington, KYSullivan University Louisville, KY

Michigan:Institution: Location:Davenport University Grand Rapids, MIEastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MIGrand Valley State University Grand Rapids, MIMadonna University Livonia, MI

Articulation of Associate/Baccalaureate Programs

For each articulation agreement, indicate how many of the associate degree credits will transfer and apply toward the baccalaureate program. See articulation in Appendix 9.

c. Collaboration with Similar or Related Programs on Other Campuses

This program is not offered at other campuses. However, we are working on an agreement with the Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis for a six year BA/JD. Students in the program would complete three years of undergraduate education in the Law in Liberal Arts major. The first year of law school credits will fulfill the final year for the BA in Law in Liberal Arts. This will be a significant cost savings to those students admitted to the BA/JD option. The preliminary curricular design appears in Appendix 9.

5. Quality and Other Aspects of the Program

a. Credit Hours Required/Time To Completion

Students will complete 120 credit hours and at 30 credits per year, a fulltime student can complete the degree in four years. A listing of the credit hour breakdown is available in Appendix 10.

b. Exceeding the Standard Expectation of Credit Hours

The degree will not exceed 120 credit hours.7

c. Program Competencies or Learning Outcomes

The Paralegal Program Advisory Board recently approved this list of Program Objectives and Student Learning Outcomes. These objectives and outcomes were collaboratively created by the paralegal faculty and our advisory board and reflect the IUPUI Principles of Undergraduate Learning.

IUPUI Paralegal Program Objectives and Student Learning Outcomes (developed August, 2013)

Program Objectives and accompanying Student Learning Outcomes – Developed to coincide with the IUPUI Principles of Undergraduate Learning (PULs). More information on the IUPUI PULs is available here: http://ctl.iupui.edu/Resources/PULs The objectives and outcomes are accompanied by the location in which the objectives will be met as well as the method of assessment.

Program Objective 1: To prepare students to communicate effectively in a legal environment (PUL I). This objective is demonstrated by the student’s ability to:

Analyze legal situations; Y 221 Use legal research tools or print electronic sources effectively; Y 221, P431 Write well researched and legally reasoned responses; Y221, P431 Effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Y 221, P431, Y222, P233

Program Objective 2: To stimulate critical thinking in our students (PUL II). This objective is demonstrated by the student’s ability to:

Evaluate legal situations; All Courses Consider legal arguments and counter-arguments and prepare a response; All Courses Arrive at reasoned persuasive legal conclusions and be able to support these conclusions. All

Courses

Program Objective 3: To prepare students for careers in the legal field (PULs III & IV). This objective is demonstrated by the student’s ability to:

Behave in a professional and courteous manner; Y222, P333, Y232 Develop an organizational system for accomplishing work; Y221, P431 Meet strict deadlines; All Courses Develop General Computer and Office Skills. Computer Prerequisite, Y222, Y211

Program Objective 4: To provide a foundational knowledge of legal principles (PULs III & IV). This objective is demonstrated by the student’s ability to:

Develop an understanding of legal concepts and structures; All Courses Learn legal vocabulary; All Courses Retain knowledge about the legal system. All courses

Program Objective 5: To prepare students to invoke an understanding of legal rules and structures to promote fairness and civility (PULs III & IV). This objective is demonstrated by the student’s ability to:

Understand and apply procedural rules; Y222, P333, Y232 Prepare effective and persuasive pleadings and other documents.Y222, P333, Y221, P431

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Program Objective 6: To prepare students to learn and apply rules of legal ethics (PUL VI). This objective is demonstrated by the student’s ability to:

Understand the impact of rules of professional conduct; Y232, Y211 Apply the rules of professional conduct. Y232

Primary Program Objectives and Method of Assessment by Course:Course Primary Objective Method of Assessment

POLS Y211 – Introduction to Law 2 Exams, Case BriefsPOLS Y221 – Legal Research & Writing 1 Legal Analysis thru PapersPOLS Y222 – Litigation for Paralegal Studies I 5 Document DraftingPOLS Y232 – Professional Responsibility for Paralegals 6 ExamPOLS Y223 – Litigation II 5 Document DraftingPOLS P324 – Property Law 4 Exam, Document DraftingPOLS P325 – Contract Law 4 Exam, Document DraftingPOLS P326 – Tort Law 4 Exam, Document DraftingPOLS P327 – Criminal Law 4 Exam, Document DraftingPOLS P328 – Family Law 4 Exam, Document DraftingPOLS P329 – Estate Law 4 Exam, Document DraftingPOLS P330 – Bankruptcy Law 4 Exam, Document DraftingPOLS P431 – Advanced Legal Research 1 Legal Analysis thru PapersPOLS P333 – Business Associations for Paralegals 4 Exam, Document DraftingPOLS Y481 – Field Experience in Paralegal Studies 3 Paper, Supervisor Evaluationd. Assessment

The Program Director has the responsibility to assess the program in consultation with the Advisory Board.

The Advisory Board meets two times a year to assess the program. The Board consists of local attorneys, paralegals and former graduates.

Student learning outcomes will be assessed both quantitatively and qualitatively. Specific learning outcomes will be evaluated in core and elective courses through in-class discussions, quizzes, exams, written assignments and reflective projects. An example of current survey results appear in Appendix 4.

In addition to the assessment of specific learning outcomes in individual courses, the Law in Liberal Arts program will also maintain quantitative data on student satisfaction via course evaluations each semester. The program will also maintain quantitative data on student enrollment, graduation rates and retention.

Graduating seniors will complete mandatory exit interviews upon their completion of the major.

The program will also maintain data on the post-graduate employment placement of the students.

From its inception, the program will also employ IUPUI’s e-portfolio system to assess outcomes and facilitate student reflection.

Regular surveys of employers will be conducted either though survey or focus group method to gauge graduate preparedness for employment.

Finally, it should be noted again that the American Bar Association approval and reapproval process, discussed above, requires a rigorous self-study report containing quantitative data collected from students and employers, as well as a site visit by members of the Standing Committee on Paralegals. This rigorous assessment process must be conducted every seven years, and interim reports

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must be submitted every three years after a full review. Student learning outcomes, pedagogical quality, and program success will be subject to an additional level of continuing review by the American Bar Association, further assuring that the quality of the program will be maintained.

e. Licensure and Certification

Indiana does not require paralegals to obtain a license.

Paralegals may sit for two optional examinations: 1. The Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam (PACE) is administered by the

National Federation of Paralegal Associations.14

2. The National Association of Legal Assistants also administers an exam to become a certified legal assistant.15

f. Placement of Graduates

The majority of graduates will find work in law firms of varying sizes in the greater Indianapolis job market. A number of graduates will find work in companies with internal legal departments. A significant number of graduates also find work in the public sector in either state or local government. A final significant employer will be non-profit groups in and around Indianapolis.

The program currently utilizes the resources provided by the School of Liberal Arts Career Development Office. Staff from this office speak to the students in our Introduction to Law classes each semester to focus networking, job search and resume skills in the beginning of the educational process, rather than the end.

This program is not a feeder for any graduate programs. The six year BA/JD parameters are explained above.

g. Accreditation

Since 1975, The American Bar Association has approved paralegal education programs. ABA approval is strictly voluntary, with the goal to develop “superior paralegal education programs designed to raise the competence of those individuals who assist lawyers in the delivery of legal services.” 16

We have substantially complied with the ABA guidelines for approval and are in the process of preparing the self-evaluation report. The approval of this major will help realign the curriculum to insure the remaining ABA guidelines are fulfilled.

The actual approval process is quite rigorous. The self-evaluation report will be prepared by IUPUI and submitted to the ABA Standing Committee and the Approval Commission. The report is reviewed and

14 National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Pace Examination, http://www.paralegals.org/default.asp?page=20 (March 7, 2013).15 National Association of Legal Assistants, Certified Paralegal Examination, http://www.nala.org/examdesc.aspx (March 7, 2013).16 American Bar Association Paralegal Resources, General Approval Process Information , http://www.americanbar.org/groups/paralegals/resources/general_approval_process_information.html , June 10, 2013

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then the ABA performs a site visit to review the program. The Commission reviews all information and decides to approve the program. Approval is for a seven year period. During this period, IUPUI is required to submit detailed interim reports.

6. Projected Headcount and FTE Enrollments and Degrees Conferred

Report headcount and FTE enrollment and degrees conferred data in a manner consistent with the Commission’s Student Information System

Report a table for each campus or off-campus location at which the program will be offered

If the program is offered at more than one campus or off-campus location, a summary table, which reports the total headcount and FTE enrollments and degrees conferred across all locations, should be provided.

Round the FTE enrollments to the nearest whole number

If the program will take more than five years to be fully implemented and to reach steady state, report additional years of projections.

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Institution/Location: Indiana University-Purdue University IndianapolisProgram: Bachelor of Arts in Law in Liberal ArtsProposed CIP Code: 22.0302Base Budget Year: 2014-14

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19

Enrollment Projections (Headcount) Full-time Students 11 16 18 20 20

Part-time Students 5 6 7 8 8 16 22 25 28 28

Enrollment Projections (FTE) Full-time Students 11 16 18 20 20

Part-time Students 3 3 4 4 4 14 19 22 24 24

Degree Completion Projection - 3 3 6 6

CHE Code: 22.0302 Campus Code: County Code: Degree Level: CIP Code:

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Appendix 1 Institutional Rationale, Detail

Principles of Undergraduate Learning for IUPUI:http://academicaffairs.iupui.edu/PlansInitiatives/Plans/Principles-of-Undergraduate-Learning

IUPUI School of Liberal Arts Strategic Plan:http://liberalarts.iupui.edu/index.php/dean/deans_office_strategic_plan_2010_2015

Statement of Vision, Mission and Values at IUPUI: http://www.iport.iupui.edu/iupui/visionmission/

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Appendix 2: Summary of Indiana DWD and/or U.S. Department of Labor Data, Detail (This appendix should contain the detailed tables, upon which the summary of the labor market demand is based.)

National Data

Employment

Employment

RSE

Mean hourlywage

Mean annualwage

Wage RSE

267,030 1.3 % $24.15 $50,220 0.5 %

Occupational Employment and Wages for Paralegals and Legal Assistants, http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes232011.htm (February 6, 2014).

Quick Facts: Paralegals and Legal Assistants (National)

2012 Median Pay $46,990 per year $22.59 per hour

Number of Jobs, 2012 277,000

Job Outlook, 2012-22 17% (Faster than average)

Employment Change, 2012-22 46,200

Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Legal/Paralegals-and-legal-assistants.htm (February 6, 2014).

Location PayPeriod

201210% 25% Median 75% 90%

United StatesHourly $14.15 $17.53 $22.59 $29.01 $36.26

Yearly $29,400 $36,500 $47,000 $60,300 $75,400

IndianaHourly $12.26 $14.30 $17.60 $22.29 $28.62

Yearly $25,500 $29,700 $36,600 $46,400 $59,500

CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)http://www.careerinfonet.org/occ_rep.asp?optstatus=011000000&soccode=232011&id=1&nodeid=2&stfips=18&search=Go (February 6, 2014

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Data Report for Market Analysis and Demand

Degree: BA in Law in Liberal ArtsCIP Code used: 22.0302 - Legal Assistant/ParalegalSOC Code used: 23-2011 - Paralegals and Legal AssistantsCampus: IUPUIDelivery: on campus OUTLOOKSource: http://www.onetonline.org/ National Outlook: Faster than AverageIndiana Outlook: Faster than AverageAverage Salary: National: $47,000; Indiana: $36,300Projected growth (2010-2020): National: +17%; Indiana: +19%Projected annual job openings (due to growth and net replacement): National: 91,200 Indiana: 130 COMPETITIONSource: IPEDS College Navigator Other Indiana institutions offering program: Baccalaureate: 9 (1 online) Associate: 19 (3 online)

Number of institutions offering degree nationally: Baccalaureate: 167 (109 online) Associate: 500+ (10 online) 2011-12 IPEDS Completions data Baccalaureate: 2,033 (24 from Indiana) Associate: 11,213 (326 from Indiana) Notes:1. Ball State University offers a BA/BS in Legal Studies under CIP Code 22.9999. 2011-12 IPEDS data shows 17 graduates

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Appendix 3: National, State, or Regional Studies, Detail

NONE CITED

Appendix 4: Surveys of Employers or Students and Analyses of Job Postings, Detail

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Paralegal Program Exit Survey AnalysisFall 201314 students completed an exit survey of the paralegal program in Fall 2012 or Spring 2013. Of the 14 respondents, 35% are currently employed a s a paralegal and the rest are seeking employment as a paralegal. No respondents indicated that they were uninterested in employment as a paralegal. The results are presented in Table 1.

Current Employment Status Frequency PercentageActively Seeking Employment, Not Interviewing

InterviewingEmployed as Paralegal

545

35.71%28.57%35.71%

Total 14 100.0%

Table 1: Employment Status of Paralegal Studies Certificate Participants

For students who are seeking employment, they were asked what area they would like tobe employed in. They were free to select more than one specialty area. As can be seen in the results presented in Table 2, recent graduates of the paralegal certificate would prefer to work in areas of real estate and general practice, but are less interested i n the areas of workers compensation and taxation/banking/commerce.

Specialty Area Number of StudentsInsurance 2Litigation 2Corporate 2Real Estate 5Workers Compensation 0General Practice 4Taxation/Banking/Commerce 0Estate Planning/Administration 2Criminal 2Family 2Bankruptcy 2

Table 2: Preferred Specialty Areas of Students Seeking Employment

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For students who are already employed, they were asked the practice areas of their firms. They were free to select more than one specialty area for their firm. As can be seen in the results presented in Table 3, recent graduates of the paralegal certificate are employed in firms that work on insurance and litigation more than any other specialty area.

Specialty Area Number of StudentsInsurance 3Litigation 3Corporate 1Real Estate 1Workers Compensation 1General Practice 2Taxation/Banking/Commerce 0Estate Planning/Administration 0Criminal 1Family 1Bankruptcy 1

Table 3: Specialty Areas of Firms Employing Recent Graduates

Students were also asked to evaluate the value of each course in the paralegal program from a scale of 1, indicating the course was not very valuable, to 3, indicating the course was valuable. They were asked only to rate those courses in which they were enrolled. The mean values for each course, along with the number of students who ranked the course, is provided in Table 3. The results are also presented in Figure 1.

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Students were also asked to evaluate several statements about the program, curriculum, and resources on a scale of 1, indicating strong disagreement, to 5, indicating strong agreement. The results are presented in Table 5.

Finally, students were asked to assess aspects of the IUPUI School of Liberal Arts Career Center on a scale of 1, indicating not effective, to 5, indicating extremely effective. The results are presented in Table 6.

Table 6: Evaluation of the IUPUI School of Liberal Arts Career Center

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Mean NCareer and placement counseling

Job listings

Job referrals

Paralegal certificate listserv for job postings

3.5

3.6

3.4

3.4

10

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Appendix 4 Surveys of Employers or Students and Analyses of Job Postings (continued)

Advisory Board Minutes

Minutes for Paralegal Advisory BoardSubmitted by Erin M. Engels, Director

February 5, 2013CA 438

6:00-7:30pm

1. The meeting was called to order at 6:05pm.

2. Introductions

The following members attended: Sam Hodson, Linda McGirr, Robin Byrd, Marnie Hamlet, Julie Elliott, Joe Walterman, Fred Miller, Lea Ellingwood, Caitlin Schroeder, Fatima Skimin, Andrea Ciobanu, Susan Cline and Jamie Collins.

The following members were unable to attend: Kirk LeBlanc, Vivianne Sventeck, Valerie Cowan and Eric Wathen

3. Program Overview – Presented by Erin Engels, Director- Certificate Requirements – Currently we require students to complete 10 classes for

a total of 30 hours. The list is in your notebook. - Course Content – I have included a sampling of our course requirements. Please

see the syllabi included in the notebook.- Current Faculty – Our current faculty list is also in your notebook.

4. Future Plans- Law in Liberal Arts Major – A proposal is in the works to expand our program to a

BA. The list of courses is in your notebook. These courses comply with all ABA requirements.

- BA/JD Program – We are working with the McKinney school of law to bring a 6 year BA/JD program to IUPUI.

- ABA Approval of Paralegal Program – We are positioning ourselves to seek ABA approval within the next 2 years. ABA approval is a voluntary process but more employers are seeking paralegals from ABA approved programs.

5. ABA Approval - Advisory Board – meet 2 times a year to make advisory recommendations. See you

responsibility sheet in the notebook.- Faculty Meeting – Adjunct faculty meet every semester to review university

guidelines, learn new strategies and discuss best practices.- Faculty Packet – all paralegal faculty must submit an end of the semester packet

containing: syllabus, substantive assignments (graded, high paper, low paper). I review these packet to insure content is covered.

- Exit Survey/Follow Up Survey – I included a copy of our exit survey in your packet. This will help track students after completion and allow us to make changes based on student recommendations.

- Legal Market Survey – I plan to use this survey in electronic format. The survey will be sent to Indianapolis Bar Association members and Indiana Paralegal Association

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members. The results will be used for the ABA and for our Law in Liberal Arts proposal.

- Curriculum Realignment – The ABA requires a minimum of 60 instruction hours. The 120 credit hour law in liberal arts BA will satisfy this criteria.

- Develop goals, objectives and student learning outcomes – The ABA requires us to have clearly defined goals, objectives and learning outcomes and a plan for how to meet this items.

6. Officer Elections – Nominations and volunteers were given from the floor. - Chairperson – Sam Hodson nominated Valerie Cowan. After the meeting, Jamie

Collins volunteer for this roll if Valerie does not wish to serve.- Vice Chairperson – Susan Cline volunteered.- Secretary – Marnie Hamlet volunteered.- The slate of officers was unanimously approved by the members attending.

7. Committee Assignments – A discussion was held about forming committees. The suggestion was made to collect resumes for all members and then assign committees based on expertise. All agreed this was preferable. Members will review the syllabus for their discipline area. The Director will collect member resumes and send syllabi for them to review. Feedback will be done by email.

8. Paralegal Program Goal Development Exercise: Members discussed the development of program objectives and outcomes. All agreed they would like some time to review the program materials. The plan is to start an email thread on this area.

9. General Discussion of Questions/Concerns

- A suggestion was made to ask IBA and IPA to consider a survey incentive for members completing the legal market survey. Several members plan to communicate with the organizations to see if this can be done. The Director will hold off on the survey to see if we can come up with any incentives.

- One member asked if students can get credit for their current job. The Director will check the rules and get back to the Board.

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Minutes for Paralegal Advisory BoardSubmitted by Erin M. Engels, Director

February 5, 2013CA 438

6:00-7:30pm

1.The meeting was called to order at 6:05pm.

2.Introductions

The following members attended: Sam Hodson, Linda McGirr, Robin Byrd, Marnie Hamlet, Julie Elliott, Joe WAlterman, Fred Miller, Lea Ellingwood, Caitlin Schroeder, Fatima Skimin, Andrea Ciobanu, Susan Cline and Jamie Collins.

The following members were unable to attend: Kirk LeBlanc, Vivianne Sventeck, Valerie Cowan and Eric Wathen

3.Program Overview – Presented by Erin Engels, Director- Certificate Requirements – Currently we require students to complete 10 classes for

a total of 30 hours. The list is in your notebook. - Course Content – I have included a sampling of our course requirements. Please

see the syllabi included in the notebook.- Current Faculty – Our current faculty list is also in your notebook.

4.Future Plans- Law in Liberal Arts Major – A proposal is in the works to expand our program to a

BA. The list of courses is in your notebook. These courses comply with all ABA requirements.

- BA/JD Program – We are working with the McKinney school of law to bring a 6 year BA/JD program to IUPUI.

- ABA Approval of Paralegal Program – We are positioning ourselves to seek ABA approval within the next 2 years. ABA approval is a voluntary process but more employers are seeking paralegals from ABA approved programs.

5.ABA Approval - Advisory Board – meet 2 times a year to make advisory recommendations. See you

responsibility sheet in the notebook.- Faculty Meeting – Adjunct faculty meet every semester to review university

guidelines, learn new strategies and discuss best practices.- Faculty Packet – all paralegal faculty must submit an end of the semester packet

containing: syllabus, substantive assignments (graded, high paper, low paper). I review these packet to insure content is covered.

- Exit Survey/Follow Up Survey – I included a copy of our exit survey in your packet. This will help track students after completion and allow us to make changes based on student recommendations.

- Legal Market Survey – I plan to use this survey in electronic format. The survey will be sent to Indianapolis Bar Association members and Indiana Paralegal Association members. The results will be used for the ABA and for our Law in Liberal Arts proposal.

- Curriculum Realignment – The ABA requires a minimum of 60 instruction hours. The 120 credit hour law in liberal arts BA will satisfy this criteria.

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- Develop goals, objectives and student learning outcomes – The ABA requires us to have clearly defined goals, objectives and learning outcomes and a plan for how to meet this items.

6.Officer Elections – Nominations and volunteers were given from the floor. a. Chairperson – Sam Hodson nominated Valerie Cowan. After the meeting, Jamie

Collins volunteer for this roll if Valerie does not wish to serve.b. Vice Chairperson – Susan Cline volunteered.c. Secretary – Marnie Hamlet volunteered.d. The slate of officers was unanimously approved by the members attending.

7.Committee Assignments – A discussion was held about forming committees. The suggestion was made to collect resumes for all members and then assign committees based on expertise. All agreed this was preferable. Members will review the syllabus for their discipline area. The Director will collect member resumes and send syllabi for them to review. Feedback will be done by email.

8.Paralegal Program Goal Development Exercise: Members discussed the development of program objectives and outcomes. All agreed they would like some time to review the program materials. The plan is to start an email thread on this area.

9.General Discussion of Questions/Concerns

e. A suggestion was made to ask IBA and IPA to consider a survey incentive for members completing the legal market survey. Several members plan to communicate with the organizations to see if this can be done. The Director will hold off on the survey to see if we can come up with any incentives.

f. One member asked if students can get credit for their current job. The Director will check the rules and get back to the Board.

Appendix 5: Letters of Support, Detail

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The proposed major was approved by the departmental faculty, the School of Liberal Arts Faculty Assembly on November 15, 2013 and by the Dean of the School of Liberal Arts.

The program will not affect course enrollments in other schools or programs.

The proposed degree does not overlap any existing IUPUI program with the exception of the certificate in Paralegal Studies.

IUPUI currently offers a Paralegal Certificate. The department plans to continue to offer this certificate following implementation of the new Law in Liberal Arts degree.

Courses required for the degree that are taught outside of the major are open to all IUPUI students on a space-available basis, assuming they meet any course entry requirements, such as placement testing for English and Mathematics.

Appendix 6: Faculty and Staff, Detail

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Erin M. Engels, J.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, Current Program Director for Paralegal Certificate and the proposed Law in Liberal Arts Major

Shana Stump, J.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, Advisor for Paralegal Certificate and the proposed Law in Liberal Arts Major

William Blake, P.H.D., Associate Professor, Advisor for Law in the Liberal Arts Major

Appendix 7: Facilities, Detail

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No additional facilities required

Appendix 8: Other Capital Costs, Detail

No additional capital expenditures or library materials required

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Appendix 9: Articulation of Associate/Baccalaureate Programs, Detail

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Discussions are underway with the McKinney School of Law at Indianapolis for a 6 year joint BA/JD program.

Requirements for the Joint BA/JD: Students will be required to complete the core course general education requirements for the

School of Liberal Arts as indicated on the Bachelors of Liberal Arts Bulletin The final 30 credit hours required to complete a Bachelors of Law in Liberal Arts degree are

fulfilled by the first year law curriculum of 31 credit hours. The first year law school courses will replace the following BA courses:

o POLS Y 222 – Litigation o POLS Y 223 – Litigation II o POLS Y 304 – Constitutional Lawo POLS P 325 – Contract Lawo POLS P 333 – Business Associationso POLS P 327 – Criminal Lawo POLS Y 221 – Legal Research and Writingo POLS P 431 – Advanced Legal Writing o POLS P 324 – Property Law o POLS P 326 – Tort Law

Appendix 10: Credit Hours Required/Time To Completion, Detail (This appendix should contain the semester-by-semester, course-level detail on the program

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curriculum, including how long it will take to complete the program, assuming full-time study.)

Proposed Curriculum

Law in Liberal Arts – BA Requirements: a 120 credit degree with 33 credit hour major which utilizes existing courses from the Political Science department as well as courses from History, Philosophy, Psychology, SPEA, Informatics and New Media.

Curriculum requirements: a. 87 credit hours. All students will be required to complete the common general-

education core requirements for the School of Liberal Arts, including the mandatory English composition courses, and must also satisfy all other general requirements established by the School of Liberal Arts. (See the School of Liberal Arts General Requirements Sheet attached below)

b. Students must complete 33 credit hours in legal specialty courses (as defined by the ABA). Students must earn a C or better in these courses to count toward the major. All courses in the major are 3 credits and are as follows:

c. Required Legal Specialty Courses – 15 cr.i. POLS Y211 Introduction to Law

ii. POLS Y221 Legal Research and Writing for Paralegals iii. POLS Y222 Litigation for Paralegals iv. POLS Y223 Litigation for Paralegals II, P: Y222v. POLS Y232 Professional Responsibility for Paralegals

d. Elective Legal Specialty Courses – 12 elective credits selected from the following Political Science department courses. POLS Y 211 is a Prerequisite for all courses listed.

i. POLS P324* Property Law for Paralegalsii. POLS P325* Contract Law for Paralegals

iii. POLS P326* Tort Law for Paralegalsiv. POLS P327* Criminal Law for Paralegalsv. POLS P328* Family Law for Paralegals

vi. POLS P329* Estate Law for Paralegalsvii. POLS P330* Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals

viii. POLS P333* Business Associations for Paralegalsix. POLS Y480 Undergraduate Readings in Political Sciencex. POLS Y485 Field Experience in Paralegals, P: Y211, Y221, Y222, Y232

e. Optional Elective Courses – Students have the option of selecting up to two of these on-line technology courses to count toward the 12 elective credits

i. INFO I 330 Legal and Social Informatics of Securityii. INFO I 350 Foundations in Legal Informatics

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iv. INFO I 470 – Litigation support Systems and Courtroom Presentationv. NEWM N 480 – Technology and the Law

f. Students must select a Perspectives Elective: 3 elective credits selected from the following courses

i. POLS Y304 Constitutional Lawii. POLS Y305 Constitutional Rights and Liberties

iii. HIST A421 American Legal Historyiv. PHIL P383 Philosophy of Lawv. PSY B375 Psychology and the Law

vi. SPEA V408 Community and the Constitutionvii. POLS Y367 International Law

viii. POLS Y380/ WOST W300 Women in the Lawix. BUS L 203 Commercial Law Ix. SPEA V376 Law and Public Policy

g. Senior Capstone Requirement: 3 credit POLS P431* Advanced Legal Writing for Paralegals P Y221

A cumulative GPA of C (2.0) or higher is required; 30 credits must be at the 300-400 level. At least 26 credit hours must be completed after admission to the School of Liberal Arts and at least 12 credit hours must be completed in residence in English. In cases where one course fulfills multiple requirements, the credits count only one time.

All courses are currently taught. A class marked as * is currently a 200 level course. The number listed above is the proposed renumbering system and a cross-walk of these and the current numbers appears below. The course titles remain the same. The proposed course numbers have been submitted to the university review process.

Current Proposed Course TitleY224 P324 Property Law for ParalegalsY225 P325 Contract Law for ParalegalsY226 P326 Tort Law for ParalegalsY227 P327 Criminal Law for ParalegalsY228 P328 Family Law for ParalegalsY229 P329 Estate Law for ParalegalsY230 P330 Bankruptcy Law for ParalegalsY233 P333 Business Associations for ParalegalsY231 P431 Advanced Legal Writing for Paralegals

Courses in this program are open to any IUPUI student subject to course availability and completion of any necessary prerequisites. All prerequisites are listed above.

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Sample Curriculum:Below is an example of how majors can complete the degree program for Law in Liberal Arts. In many cases, there are other courses which can fulfill the same degree requirements. Students will consult with their advisor as they plan their program of study to help them ensure meeting all requirements and keeping them on a fast-track to graduation. Students who wish to take fewer credit hours in one semester may take courses in summer sessions.

Freshman YearFirst SemesterENG-W131 Reading Writing and Inquiry 3 credit hoursPOLS Y211 Introduction to Law 3 credit hoursCOMM-R 110 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3 credit hoursUCOL-U110 First-Year Seminar 1 credit hoursSPAN-S131 Beginning Spanish I 4 credit hours

(14)Second SemesterENG-W270 Argumentative Writing 3 credit hoursCSCI-N 211 Introduction to Databases 3 credit hoursSPAN-S132 Beginning Spanish II 4 credit hoursPOLS Y221 Legal Research and Writing for Paralegals 3 credit hoursBUS-K 201 Computers in Business 3 credit hours

(16)Second Year First Semester HIST-H108 World History to 1800 3 credit hoursMATH-M118 Finite Mathematics 3 credit hoursSPAN-S203 Second Year Spanish 3 credit hoursGEOL-G109 Fundamentals of Earth History 3 credit hoursGEOL-G119 Fundamentals of Earth History Lab 1 credit hoursPOLS Y222 Litigation for Paralegals 3 credit hours

(16)Second Semester HIST-H109 World History Since 1800 3 credit hoursSPAN-S204 Second Year Spanish II 3 credit hoursPHIL-P 110 Introduction to Philosophy 3 credit hoursPOLS Y232 Professional Responsibility for Paralegals 3 credit hoursPOLS Y223 Litigation for Paralegals II 3 credit hours

(15)Third Year First Semester ANTH-A104 Cultural Anthropology 3 credit hoursAST-A100 The Solar System 3 credit hoursJOUR J300 Communications Law 3 credit hoursSPEA V376 Law and Public Policy 3 credit hoursPOLS Y320 Judicial Politics 3 credit hours

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Second Semester POLS Y327 Criminal Law for Paralegals 3 credit hoursCOMM-R 227 Argumentation and Debate 3 credit hoursPSY-B310 Life Span Development 3 credit hoursPSY-B370 Social Psychology 3 credit hourPOLS P 324 Property Law for Paralegals 3 credit hours

(15)Fourth Year First Semester POLS P 326 Tort Law for Paralegals 3 credit hoursPHIL P383 - Philosophy of Law 3 credit hoursHIST A325 - American Constitutional History I 3 credit hoursCOMM-R330 Communication Criticism 3 credit hoursPOLS P431 Advanced Legal Writing Senior Capstone 3 credit hours

(15)Second Semester POLS P325 Contract Law for Paralegals 3 credit hoursAMST A303 - Law and American Culture 3 credit hoursMUS L-101 – Beginning Guitar 2 credit hoursPSY B375 - Psychology and the Law 3 credit hoursHIST A326 - American Constitutional History II 3 credit hours

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Appendix 11: Exceeding the Standard Expectation of Credit Hours, Detail

DOES NOT APPLY

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