Safety and Health Management Program Policies and Procedures Handbook

Program Approved 02/07/2019

Program Approved 09/23/2013

Amended January 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. WELCOME........................................................................................................................................................................4

2. THE SAFETY AND HEALTH PROFESSION...............................................................................................................4

3. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT (BS-SHM)..........................................4

3.1 HISTORY..............................................................................................................................................................................43.2 MISSION STATEMENT..........................................................................................................................................................53.3 VALUES...............................................................................................................................................................................53.4 PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES...............................................................................................................................53.5 PROGRAM OUTCOMES.........................................................................................................................................................53.6 CURRICULUM.......................................................................................................................................................................63.7 DELIVERY MODE & LOCATION...........................................................................................................................................83.8 ADMISSION..........................................................................................................................................................................83.9 ADVISING (BS-SHM)........................................................................................................................................................10

4. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT (MS-SHM)............................................11

4.1 PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES.............................................................................................................................114.2 ACADEMIC PROGRAM OUTCOMES....................................................................................................................................114.3 CURRICULUM.....................................................................................................................................................................124.4 COHORT SYSTEM...............................................................................................................................................................124.5 ONLINE FORMAT...............................................................................................................................................................124.6 APPLIED PROJECT..............................................................................................................................................................134.7 ACADEMIC PLANNING.......................................................................................................................................................134.8 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS..............................................................................................................................................134.9 APPLICATION.....................................................................................................................................................................134.10 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS..............................................................................................................................................144.11 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................................................................144.12 SCREENING CRITERIA......................................................................................................................................................14

5. SHM MINOR / CERTIFICATE.....................................................................................................................................14

6. RISK MANAGEMENT MINOR (RMM)......................................................................................................................15

7. RISK MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE (RMC).........................................................................................................16

8. INSURANCE MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE (IMC)............................................................................................17

9. ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE.....................................................................................................................................18

11. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD........................................................................................................................18

12. SENIOR EXIT INTERVIEW.........................................................................................................................................19

13. STUDENT ORGANIZATION........................................................................................................................................19

14. FACILITIES.....................................................................................................................................................................19

15. SHM LABORATORY PLAN.........................................................................................................................................21

16. STUDENT PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND CONDUCT..........................................................................................21

17. ON-CAMPUS RECRUITING (OCR)............................................................................................................................22

18. SHM NEWSLETTER......................................................................................................................................................23

19. SHM INDUSTRY ADVISORY COUNCIL (IAC)........................................................................................................23

20. FORMS.............................................................................................................................................................................23

1. WELCOMEWelcome to the Safety and Health Management (SHM) Program (“The Program”) at Central Washington University (CWU). The Program consists of several degrees, minors, and certificates including:

Bachelor of Science in Safety and Health Management (BS-SHM)

Master of Science in Safety and Health Management (MS-SHM)

Safety and Health Management Minor (Mi-SHM)

Risk Management Minor (RMM)

Safety and Health Management Certificate (C-SHM)

Risk Management Certificate (C-RM)

Insurance Management Certificate (C-IM)

The SHM policies and procedures handbook is designed for students who are part of the program and faculty as a quick reference to important information about the program’s policies and procedures. This handbook is to be used in conjunction with, but not as a substitute for the official CWU catalog, graduate school requirements, class schedule, and all applicable CWU student requirements, policies and procedures. It is the student’s responsibility to become familiar with pertinent dates, deadlines, rules and regulations contained in the CWU catalog and class schedule. Please visit www.cwu.edu/registrar/catalogs to access an electronic version of the CWU catalog.

2. THE SAFETY AND HEALTH PROFESSION Graduates from the SHM program typically enter the industry as occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals, who are essential members of any organization. The primary focus of the OS&H profession is to prevent incidents and accidents that may lead to injuries, illnesses, damage to property and equipment, or harm to the environment. OSH professionals use the concepts and principles of business management, chemistry, enforcement, engineering, health, industrial hygiene, mathematics, physics, physiology, psychology, risk management, and statistics in the workplace to prevent harm to people, property, and the environment. A wide range of companies employ them in industries such as agriculture, petrochemical, government, construction, insurance, manufacturing, mining, services, and transportation. To obtain more information about potential career paths in the OS&H profession, please visit http://www.bcsp.org/SH-E-Practice/Career-Paths-In-Safety.

3. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT (BS-SHM)

3.1 History The roots of the BS-SHM degree can be tracked back to academic year 1974-75 when a 20 credit minor in OSH was first offered under the Safety Education (SED) Program. The SED program included two full-time tenure-track (TT) faculty members, Dr. Duane Patton and Dr. Ron Hales. On January 8, 1975, Dr. Patton submitted a proposal for a new Bachelor of Science in OSH to the CWU Faculty Senate, which was approved unanimously. The purpose of the integrated interdisciplinary OSH Major was to provide an education program for aspiring safety personnel in the region. Throughout name changes – to Loss Control Management and then Safety and Health Management – over the last 43 years, the program has graduated more than 675 OSH professionals. More than 80 percent of them are now employed in Washington, Oregon, and California, where the majority work in construction, insurance, and manufacturing. The BS-SHM is housed in the Hogue Technology Building where most of the SHM core courses are taught.

The BS-SHM now enrolls more than 100 students annually (majors and pre-majors) and, each year, graduates approximately 34 industry-ready professionals. The BS-SHM is one of few Bachelor's level safety programs in the western USA; hence it serves an enormous market. Many employers contact the SHM program on a regular basis to recruit our students for both OSH internships and full-time employment. Each year, our graduates have a near 100-percent job placement, with an average starting salary of $65,000 (academic year 18-19). Typical job titles of our graduates include safety engineer, safety specialist, safety coordinator, safety director, and safety executive. In addition to the Bachelor program, the program offers a minor in safety and health management. The program has proposed two 100% online Bachelor’s degree (BS and BAS) in Risk, Insurance, and Safety Management (RISM).Please visit our program website at http://www.cwu.edu/engineering/safety-and-health-management for more information.

3.2 Mission StatementThe Safety and Health Management program mission is to prepare students to be excellent, industry-ready safety professionals who have the confidence and leadership capabilities to navigate the complex organizational and knowledge networks necessary to succeed in contemporary safety and health management.

3.3 ValuesThe SHM program is committed to achieving the following shared values:

Excellence Professionalism Leadership

3.4 Program Educational Objectives1. Graduates will be employed in the safety and health discipline or a career of their choice upon

graduation.2. Graduates will be prepared to develop, implement, and manage occupational safety and health

programs within a diverse workplace.3. Graduates will continue their life-long learning through contribution to professional safety

societies and organizations, professional activities and training, the pursuit of higher educational degrees, and individual professional development.

4. Graduates will act in an inclusive, professional and ethical manner.5. Graduates will have good communication skills and are able to effectively work in teams.

3.5 Program OutcomesBy the time of graduation, students will have demonstrated an:

1. Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities of safety and health professionals.2. Ability to apply applied science knowledge and solve problems using algebra, statistics, human

physiology and anatomy, physics, chemistry, as it pertains to the practice of safety and health discipline.

3. Ability to design and conduct experiments, and to analyze and interpret data pertinent to the safety and health discipline.

4. Ability to identify, describe, and apply the fundamental aspects of safety and health management.

5. Ability to identify describe, and apply the fundamental aspects of industrial hygiene.6. Ability to identify, describe, and apply the fundamental aspects of environmental management.7. Ability to identify, describe, and apply the fundamental aspects of fire safety.8. Ability to identify, describe, and apply the fundamental aspects of ergonomics.9. Ability to identify, describe and apply the fundamental aspects of hazardous materials.10. Ability to identify, describe, and apply the fundamental aspects of emergency management.11. Ability to identify, describe, and apply the fundamental aspects of systems safety.12. Ability to identify and apply the fundamental aspects of fleet safety.13. Ability to identify and describe the fundamental aspects of construction and general industry

safety.14. Ability to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and develop control strategies for hazardous conditions

and work practices.15. Ability to identify and apply business, insurance operations, and risk management concepts 16. Ability to identify and apply applicable standards, regulations, and codes in the safety and health

discipline.17. Ability to design and evaluate a comprehensive safety and health program.18. Ability to complete worker safety and health training by applying adult learning theories.19. Ability to conduct an incident investigation and analysis.20. Ability to apply the principles of safety and health in a non-academic setting through an

internship, cooperative, or supervised experience.21. Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern scientific and technical tools necessary for

professional practice in the safety and health discipline.22. Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary teams.23. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.24. Ability to recognize the need for, and to engage in life-long learning in a chosen professional

career.25. Understanding of contemporary safety and health issues, recommending inclusive solutions, and

evaluating their impacts within a diverse global and societal context.

3.6 CurriculumThe BS-SHM curriculum was developed and continuously revised with substantial input from the industry; it meets contemporary employment practices and aligns with accreditation requirements. In addition to the CWU general education requirements, students must complete the following coursework required by the BS-SHM major. It should be noted that many courses have prerequisites. It is imperative that each student meet with his or her assigned faculty advisor each quarter prior to registration.

B.S. in Safety and Health Management Curriculum

Foundation Courses: 30 credits (6 courses) PSY 101 – General Psychology (5) BIOL 201 – Human Physiology (5) MATH 130 – Finite Mathematics (5) MATH 155 – Applied Precalculus (5) PHYS 106 – Physics Inquiry (5) CHEM 101 – Contemporary Chemistry (5)

OR CHEM 111 – Introduction to Chemistry (4)CHEM 111LAB – Introductory Chemistry Laboratory (1)

OR CHEM 181 – General Chemistry I (4) CHEM 181LAB – General Chemistry Laboratory I (1)

Professional Management Courses: 32-34 credits (7 courses) BUS 241 – Legal Environment of Business (5) HRM 381 – Management of Human Resources (5) ADMG 385 – Business Communications and Report Writing (5) COM 345 – Business and Professional Speaking (4) BUS 221 – Introductory Business Statistics (5) OR

OR PSY 362 – Introductory Statistics (5) MGT 380 – Organizational Management (5) OR

OR PSY 456 – Industrial and Organizational Psychology (4) ADMG 374 – Project Management (5) OR

OR ETSC 455 – Engineering Project Management (4)

Technical Courses: 63 credits (18 courses) SHM 301 – Fundamentals of Safety and Health Management (3) SHM 302 – Workplace Safety and Substance Abuse Program (3) SHM 323 – Construction Safety and Health (3) SHM 325 – General Industry Safety and Health (3) SHM 351 – Incident Analysis (3) SHM 353 – Risk and Insurance (4) SHM 371 – Emergency Planning and Preparedness (4) SHM 377 – Hazardous Materials Management (4) SHM 379 – Facility & Building Safety (4) SHM 454 – Risk Management Principles and Practices (4) SHM 471 – Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene (4) SHM 472 – Ergonomics (3) SHM 474 – Safety and Health Management Systems (4) SHM 477 – Environmental Management (4) SHM 480 – Safety and Health Laboratory (2) SHM 481 – Evolving Issues in Safety and Health Management (2) SHM 485 – Safety and Health Management Capstone (3) SHM 490 – Cooperative Education (Required 400 hours of internship) (6)

B.S. Degree Program Total Credits: 125-127

3.7 Delivery Mode & LocationThe BS-SHM offers its courses during weekdays (M-F) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Most SHM courses use a traditional face-2-face (f2f) lecture format. Few courses are offered both online and f2f (SHM 301 & SHM 325), some are 100% online (SHM 351, SHM 371, and SHM 474), with some of the core courses offering a complementary laboratory/practice experience: SHM 301, SHM 323, SHM 352, SHM 379, SHM 472, and SHM 477. The SHM 480 Safety and Health Laboratory course is a 100% laboratory course. The only location the BS-SHM degree and courses are offered is on the main campus in Ellensburg, Washington. All the SHM courses are typically offered in Hogue Technology Building.

3.8 AdmissionAdmission to CWU does not ensure admission to the BS-SHM degree. Admission to the BS-SHM degree is governed by both the program, through a major application process, and by the university requirements as stated in the catalog. These two standards and processes are summarized below. Requirements for admission to the BS-SHM as a “major” have been established to assure that incoming students have: (1) an adequate background in mathematics, basic sciences, and English composition, and (2) a strong interest and motivation to be a BS-SHM major. In addition, the intent of the admission process is to increase the chance of success of students once they enter the program and to manage limited program resources, such as computer workstations and laboratory equipment.

3.8.1 ProcessAdmission to the BS-SHM is typically a four-step process:

I. CWU Admission: The prospective student will apply and be admitted to CWU.

II. Pre-Major Declaration: The prospective student will meet for an advising session with an SHM faculty advisor to obtain information about the major and career prospects. Students may apply at any time for pre-major status by contacting their advisor and completing a pre-major application form (Form A). A pre-major student generally has freshman or sophomore standing or is a recent transfer from a community college or another university. A pre-major may not have completed the required prerequisite coursework and has not applied for acceptance as a major. Pre-major students are not eligible to enroll in any of the required BS-SHM courses (those courses with the prefix SHM), except the general education courses SHM 187 and SHM 102.

III. SHM Prerequisite Coursework Completion: During this step, the student completes the SHM program prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better. The following five courses are required prerequisites for entry into the program. Students may be conditionally admitted to the program without the completion of one or two prerequisite courses, where their qualifications are otherwise acceptable or extenuating circumstances are present. If a student has completed the prerequisite courses he or she is encouraged to start taking courses from professional management category in the SHM curriculum or complete the GE requirements, if any.

PSY 101 – General Psychology BIOL 201 – Human Physiology MATH 130 – Finite Mathematics MATH 155 – Applied Pre-calculus CHEM 101 – Contemporary Chemistry

OR CHEM 111 – Introduction to Chemistry CHEM 111LAB – Introductory Chemistry Laboratory OR CHEM 181 – General Chemistry I CHEM 181LAB – General Chemistry Laboratory I

In addition, ENG 101 and ENG 102, (or) academic writing I and II courses (from the new GE) are used to evaluate English composition skills of the student.

IV. SHM Major Application Submission: SHM pre-majors will apply for entry into the SHM major by submitting the required admission materials listed below. All application paperwork must be printed single sided.

A fully completed Major Application Cover Sheet (Form B). A partially completed Major Application Evaluation Form 1 (Form C). A blank Major Application Evaluation Form 2 (Form D). A current copy of their CWU unofficial transcript, which must indicate that the student is

in good academic standing, as defined by the catalog. A two page personal statement which includes information about the student, his/her

knowledge about the SHM profession, and the reason to enter the SHM program, and eventually pursue a career in the SHM field.

A current resume, with a brief description of the student’s work experience (position title, job functions, and duration) and extra-curricular activities.

A prerequisite coursework completion plan. If a student has not taken (a) prerequisite course(s) or is currently registered in (a) prerequisite course(s), a separate sheet indicating the plan to complete the course (s).

A realistic Academic Plan (Form E) signed by the student’s advisor that includes quarter-by-quarter list of all remaining courses that lead to graduation.

The student will submit one hard copy of their application package to the ETSC office in Room 101A, with the major application cover sheet. Transfer students can mail their application packet. The mailing address for the department is: Safety and Health Management Program, c/o Dr. Sathy Rajendran, 400 E. University Way, MS 7584 Ellensburg, WA 98926-7584.

Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. (PDT) on:

Fall Quarter: November 15 Winter Quarter: February 15 Spring Quarter: May 15 Summer Quarter: August 15

If the 15th falls on a weekend, applications are due on the first Monday after. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for admission. Students will receive application receipt notification within 5 working days after the deadline via email. Please contact your advisor if you do not receive this notification. All students must begin taking SHM courses the following Fall quarter after their admission quarter, beginning with SHM 301. For example, if a student applies and is admitted to the SHM program in Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer quarter of an academic year, they begin taking SHM courses the following academic year, in Fall quarter.

3.8.2 Screening CriteriaAfter the applicants complete their application, using the objective criteria presented in Table 1, the SHM faculty will determine acceptance into the SHM program each academic year, depending on available seats and students meeting threshold requirement of 25 points. Again, submitting an application package does not guarantee admission to the SHM major. If not successful in securing admission, students may reapply the following quarter to improve their chances of admission. Students accepted into the SHM program receive notice of acceptance through email. Students may be admitted

to the program with deficiencies in required prerequisite courses, where their qualifications are otherwise acceptable or extenuating circumstances are present. In such cases, to maintain their major status, students are required to make up any deficiencies within the first quarter (typically fall quarter) of enrollment in the program. Any exceptions, due to extenuating circumstances are dealt with on a case by case basis. Students who request these exceptions should request approval from the program by submitting a completed Form F – SHM Prerequisite Grade / Requirement Internal Waiver Form. All students must begin taking SHM courses the following Fall quarter after their admission quarter, beginning with SHM 301.

Table 1: Safety and Health Management Major Evaluation Sheet

1. Student Coursework EvaluationCourse Weight (W) Grade Grade Point (G) W*GENG 101 1ENG 102 1PSY 101 1BIOL 201 2MATH 130 2MATH 155 2CHEM

101/111/1811/2/3

Total Coursework Points2. Student Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) (0-5pts)3. Professional Statement (0-5pts)4. Professional Resume (0-5pts)5. Work Experience (0-5pts)Total Student Points (0-72pts)

3.9 Advising (BS-SHM)CWU offers several types of professional advisors, such as exploratory, online, transfer, and college advisors. Students entering CWU as freshmen who are undecided on a major are assigned to an exploratory advisor. The Office of Exploratory Advising devotes particular attention to assisting undecided students with navigating the University, exploring major and career options.

The CWU Faculty Code states that student advising is one of the primary responsibilities of its faculty. All full-time tenure-track (TT) SHM faculty members are involved in academic advising. Once a student expresses an interest in the SHM Program by declaring as SHM pre-major, he or she will be assigned a SHM faculty member and a department specific professional advisor. In an attempt to divide the advising load equally among the faculty, students are assigned to one of the three TT faculty advisors as they enter the SHM Program based on the first letter of the student's last name. This faculty member typically will serve as the student’s advisor as long as the student remains in the SHM Program. Initially the student will meet with the assigned faculty member who will establish an advising file, discuss the program requirements, the major entrance requirements, and application procedure with the student. The student is directed to the online SHM Policies and Procedures Handbook, which is updated as needed. Transfer students from other institutions are advised in a similar manner. Transfer students who have yet to transfer are advised via telephone and email. SHM faculty members have open-door policies and are readily available for advising sessions, both formal and informal. Email and telephone is also used frequently by students and faculty members to respond to routine advising issues. If a student is interested in the SHM major or minor, your academic advisor, based on the first letter of your last name.

If 1st letter of your last name is...

Then your advisor is... Office Phone

A-I Sathy Rajendran 300K 963-1152K-R Jennifer Serne 300J 963-1067S-Z Morgan Bliss 300L 963-1740

As soon as the class schedule becomes available each quarter, usually about two weeks prior to preregistration, advisors will post a list of sign-up times for advising on their office door.

Students are responsible for meeting with their advisor each quarter to ensure they are on track with their academic plan, which meets the requirements of the University and this major.

Students are responsible, rather than their advisor, to check their academic plan periodically for successful completion of the program and CWU requirements.

Students have to maintain a 1 inch three ring “advising binder” with a copy of this handbook, their academic plan, advising session notes, and current CAPs report from Safari.

Students are expected to bring the advising binder for every advising session. Students should honor their commitment, and appear for every advising session they have

scheduled, on time and prepared. A no-show to advising sessions is considered unprofessional.

4. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT (MS-SHM)The Master of Science in Safety and Health Management (MS-SHM) program prepares students with executive-level skills and knowledge to administer and assess environmental health and safety (EHS) programs. Our students are career-driven EHS professionals with at least four (4) years of full-time work experience in safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental management. This fully online graduate program recognizes the time constraints of a full-time career and is designed for the working EHS professional.

4.1 Program Educational Objectives1. Graduates will be employed in the safety and health discipline or a career of their choice upon

graduation.2. Graduates will demonstrate servant-leadership within an organization, using good

communication skills to work with interdisciplinary and cross-cultural teams. 3. Graduates will be prepared to develop, implement, and manage occupational safety and health

programs in a global and diverse economy.4. Graduates will continue their life-long learning through contribution to professional societies and

organizations, completion of technical training and certification, and individual professional development.

5. Graduates will act in an inclusive, professional, and ethical manner.

4.2 Academic Program OutcomesStudents will be able to:

1. Perform research about identified hazards and risks using appropriate tools and references.2. Evaluate data and compare it to national or industry standards to anticipate, recognize, and define

risks.

3. Design surveys and audits in accordance with accepted methodologies in order to recognize hazards and recommend controls.

4. Communicate the results of surveys and audits to management with appropriate documentation.5. Educate management about risks, including recommendations for controls or other actions to

manage current and potential losses.6. Evaluate risks and prioritize corrective actions.7. Apply hazard control measures by reviewing available options and choosing the most

appropriate in order to manage risk.8. Communicate the identified hazard control measures with identification of essential resources.9. Align implementation strategies for control measures with the strategic plan for an organization.10. Design and implement controls as appropriate in order to manage risk.11. Design safety training using adult learning theories.12. Conduct incident investigations and analyses.13. Recognize the importance of maintaining high standards of professional and ethical conduct.14. Recognize the need for lifelong learning in the safety and health profession. 15. Demonstrate mastery of safety and health management subject matter through an applied project

or research activity that includes a written report and oral presentation.

4.3 CurriculumThe MS-SHM curriculum and program focus areas were developed based on input from the SHM Industry Advisory Council, as well as professional skills needed by executive-level EHS practitioners. The program has been designed to prepare students with executive-level skills and knowledge to administer and assess EHS programs in a variety of industries.

Required Courses

SHM 501 – Safety Sciences (4) SHM 502 – SHM Graduate Resources (1) SHM 574 – Advanced Safety Management (4) SHM 575 – EHS Administration and Ethics (4) SHM 576 – EHS Program Management (4) SHM 578 – EHS Analytics (4) SHM 554 – Risk Management Principles and Practices (4) SHM 579 – EHS Sustainability and Stewardship (4) SHM 581 – Advanced Industrial Hygiene (4) SHM 571 – Crisis Management and Continuity of Operations (4) SHM 582 – EHS Research Methods (5) SHM 700 – Master’s Thesis, Project Study and/or Examination (3)

Total MS-SHM Credits: 45

4.4 Cohort SystemStudents attend this program as a cohort, beginning in fall quarter their first year and continuing in the scheduled courses over seven quarters. The cohort format contributes to a feeling of support and collaborative relationships that continues beyond completion of the online program.

4.5 Online FormatThe MS-SHM is a fully online program, with no in-person laboratories or required campus visits. Modern instructional tools are used to engage students in online discussions, complete real-world

projects, and perform research applicable to their current workplace. Each cohort begins with a preparatory online course that explains the available resources, programs, research and case study formats, degree planning, time management, and study strategies for online courses.

4.6 Applied ProjectPer CWU policy, a student can complete a master’s thesis, project study and/or an examination to meet the requirements of a 700-level course. Each graduate program selects the option that will best fit the student population and academic requirements. The MS-SHM faculty selected a project study to be the culminating experience for this graduate degree. SHM 700 involves an applied project experience that integrates the principles, theories, and concepts of a student’s intended career concentration. This applied project is completed during the summer of the second year in the program, after completion of all of the required coursework.

4.7 Academic PlanningSince each cohort of students goes through the MS-SHM courses at the same time, and follows the same schedule, academic planning is relatively simple. Students take two courses per quarter until the spring of their second year, when they develop their pre-proposal for their applied project in SHM 582: EHS Research Methods. In the summer of their second year, students complete their applied project in SHM 700: Master’s Thesis, Project Study and/or Examination.

Course Number

Course Title Credits Offered

SHM 501 Safety Sciences 4 Fall, odd yearsSHM 502 SHM Graduate Resources 1 Fall, odd yearsSHM 574 Advanced Safety Management 4 Winter, even yearsSHM 575 EHS Administration and Ethics 4 Winter, even yearsSHM 576 EHS Program Management 4 Spring, even yearsSHM 578 EHS Analytics 4 Spring, even yearsSHM 554 Risk Management Principles and Practices 4 Fall, even yearsSHM 579 EHS Sustainability and Stewardship 4 Fall, even yearsSHM 581 Advanced Industrial Hygiene 4 Winter, odd yearsSHM 571 Crisis Management and Continuity of Operations 4 Winter, odd yearsSHM 582 EHS Research Methods 5 Spring, odd yearsSHM 700 Master's Thesis, Project Study and/or Examination 3 Summer, odd years

4.8 Admission RequirementsAdmission to the MS-SHM requires a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and four (4) years of full-time experience in EHS or a closely related field. In addition, applicants must earn a minimum of a 3.0 GPA in all coursework attempted in at least the last 90 quarter (60 semester) hours of recognized academic work. We do not require the GRE or GMAT standardized examinations as part of the MS-SHM application.

4.9 ApplicationStudents should apply directly to the School of Graduate Studies and Research via their website. Please include Form J in the application materials – it should be copy/pasted on the first page of the statement of educational and professional objectives.

Application Checklist:

Admission to CWU School of Graduate Studies and Research 3 letters of recommendation Statement of educational and professional objectives Written verification from applicant employer(s) confirming at least 4 years of full-time

experience in safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental management Earned bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution Minimum 3.0 GPA on your last 90 quarter credits / 60 semester credits Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended Resume or CV

4.10 Program RequirementsA minimum grade of “B” (3.0) is required in each of the courses used to satisfy the MS-SHM degree program.

4.11 Graduation RequirementsStudents must earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in courses used to fulfill the MS-SHM requirements.

4.12 Screening CriteriaAfter the students complete their application to the MS-SHM, the MS-SHM faculty will use the objective criteria to determine acceptance into the MS-SHM program every other academic year, depending on available seats. Applying to the School of Graduate Studies and Research does not guarantee admission to the MS-SHM program. If not successful in securing admission to the MS-SHM program, students may reapply the following year. Students accepted into the MS-SHM receive notice of acceptance via email. All students will begin taking MS-SHM courses in Fall quarter after their admission, in a cohort format, beginning with SHM 501 and 502.

Table 2: MS-SHM Program Evaluation Sheet

Student Evaluation process PointsMinimum of 4 years of full-time work experience in EHS or a closely related field, with diverse industry experience (0-10 points)Bachelor’s degree in EHS or closely related field (0-10 points)Cumulative GPA (0-10 points)3.0 GPA on last 90 quarter credits / 60 semester credits (0-10 points)Statement of Educational and Professional Objectives (0-10 points)Three (3) Letters of Recommendation (0-10 points)Professional Resume or CV (0-10 points)

Total Student Points (0-70 points)

5. SHM MINOR / CERTIFICATEPursuing the SHM minor and certificate will provide a foundation for students to develop the skills necessary to promote a hazard-free work environment in many industries. Students will gain practical skills to identify and control workplace hazards, to prevent worker injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.

The SHM minor and certificate may be used in combination with many majors to enhance a student’s career opportunities and gain a competitive advantage in the job market. It is an excellent addition for students with majors in aviation management, biology, chemistry, construction management, human resources management, industrial engineering technology, information technology & administration management, sociology, psychology, craft brewing, and public health. Job opportunities exist in all occupational settings, including construction, consulting, government, hospitals, insurance, risk management, manufacturing, and retail.

Outcomes1. Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.2. Recognize the need to engage in life-long learning in a chosen professional career.3. Describe the fundamental aspects of safety and health management.4. Identify and apply standards, regulations, codes, and guidelines associated with the safety and health

management discipline.5. Anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and develop control strategies for hazardous conditions and work

practices.6. Explain the purpose and operation of insurance.7. Develop a workplace emergency management plan.8. Design and evaluate an organization’s safety management system using ISO 45001.9. Complete safety management training by applying adult learning theories.10. Conduct an incident investigation and analysis.

Admission RequirementsThe SHM minor and certificate applications are accepted throughout the year, with students typically students start in the fall quarter. Any CWU student interested in improving their career opportunities can obtain the SHM minor and certificate. For details about the application procedures, contact Prof. Michael Andler at Michael.Andler@cwu.edu.

Graduation RequirementsStudents must complete the requirements for the minor and certificate with a 2.0 (on a scale of 4.0) as a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) in the coursework.

Program RequirementsA minimum grade of “C” is required in each of the courses used to satisfy the SHM Minor and Certificate.

CurriculumSHM 301 – Fundamentals of Safety and Health Management (3)SHM 323 – Construction Safety and Health (3)

OR SHM 325 General Industry Safety and Health (3)SHM 351 – Incident Analysis (3)SHM 353 – Risk and Insurance (4)SHM 371 – Emergency Planning and Preparedness (4)SHM 474 – Safety and Health Management Systems (4)Total Credits: 21

6. RISK MANAGEMENT MINOR (RMM)The Risk Management Minor (RMM) will provide in-depth knowledge needed to assess and respond to the numerous hazard (insurable) risks faced by all organizations. The RMM will help prepare students for exciting careers within their major, by helping the students build a strong foundation in the science

of risk management. The RMM will help students gain practical skills to avoid, reduce, manage risk, and to develop and implement a balanced hazard risk financing strategy-using retention, transfer, and hybrid strategies.

Admission RequirementsRisk Management Minor (RMM) applications are accepted during the spring quarter, and the students start in the fall quarter. Any CWU student interested in improving their career opportunities can obtain the RMM. For details about the RMM application procedures, contact the Safety and Health Management Program Director.

Graduation RequirementsStudents must earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (on a scale of 4.0) in courses allowed in fulfilling the Risk Management Minor requirements.

Program RequirementsA minimum grade of “C” is required in each of the courses used to satisfy the Risk Management Minor. Curriculum

SHM 301 - Fundamentals of Safety and Health Management Credits: (3) SHM 353 - Risk and Insurance Credits: (4) SHM 454 - Risk Management Principles and Practices Credits: (4) SHM 455 - Risk Assessment and Treatment Credits: (4) SHM 456 - Risk Financing for Safety and Health Management Credits: (4) SHM 482 - Evolving Issues in Risk Management Credits: (1)

Total Credits: 20

7. RISK MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE (C-RM)The Risk Management Certificate (C-RM) will provide in-depth knowledge needed to assess and respond to the numerous hazard (insurable) risks faced by all organizations. The C-RM will help prepare students for exciting careers within their major, by helping tudents build a strong foundation in the science of risk management. The C-RM will help students gain practical skills to avoid, reduce, and manage risk, and to develop and implement a balanced hazard risk financing strategy using retention, transfer, and hybrid strategies.

Outcomes1. Understand professional and ethical responsibilities of risk management professionals.2. Describe the fundamental aspects of risk management.3. Identify and apply standards, regulations, codes, and guidelines associated with the risk management

discipline.4. Examine, interpret, and apply data to manage hazards and risks.5. Identify and describe various risks and the techniques to manage them.6. Identify contemporary risk management issues and the impacts of their solutions within a global and

societal context.

Admission RequirementsRisk Management Minor (C-RM) applications are accepted throughout the academic year, and the students start in the Spring quarter. Any CWU matriculated or non-matriculated student interested in improving their career opportunities can obtain the C-RM. For details about the application procedures, contact the SHM Program Director Dr. Sathy Rajendran at rajendrans@cwu.edu.

Graduation RequirementsStudents will receive the RMC after completion of the requirements with a 2.0 (on a scale of 4.0) as a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) in the C-RM coursework.

Program RequirementsA minimum grade of “C-” is required in each of the courses used to satisfy the RMC.

Curriculum SHM 454 - Risk Management Principles and Practices Credits: (4) SHM 455 - Risk Assessment and Treatment Credits: (4) SHM 456 - Risk Financing for Safety and Health Management Credits: (4) SHM 482 - Evolving Issues in Risk Management Credits: (1)

Total Credits: 13

8. INSURANCE MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE (C-IM)The Insurance Management Certificate (C-IM) will provide students a basic understanding of risk management, insurance operations, and the types of insurances available to manage the various hazard (insurable) risks faced by all organizations. The C-IM may be used in combination with many majors to enhance a student’s career opportunities and gain a competitive advantage in the job market.  Particularly students seeking or currently pursuing careers as construction professionals, project engineers, project managers, safety and health professionals, safety engineers, risk management professionals, loss control specialists, etc., may consider adding the C-IM to their undergraduate degree plan.

Outcomes1. Understand professional and ethical responsibilities of insurance/risk management professionals.2. Explain the purpose and operation of insurance.3. Describe the fundamental aspects of risk management.4. Identify and describe key commercial and property liability risk exposures and control, and name the

type of insurance policies and their limitations that address each of these loss exposures.5. Describe construction contract types, contractual elements, pricing schemes, and typical project

delivery methods including advantages and disadvantages from a risk management perspective.6. Identify and describe the primary risks of loss faced by construction contractors and name the type

of insurance policies that address each of these loss exposures.7. Apply the risk management process in managing a contractor’s risks of loss.8. Identify contemporary risk/insurance management issues and the impacts of their solutions within a

global and societal context.

Admission RequirementsIMC applications are accepted throughout the academic year, and the students start in the Winter quarter. Any CWU student interested in improving their career opportunities can obtain the C-IM. For details about the application procedures, contact the SHM Program Director Dr. Sathy Rajendran at rajendrans@cwu.edu.

Graduation RequirementsStudents will receive the C-IM after completion of the requirements with a 2.0 (on a scale of 4.0) as a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) in the C-IM coursework.

Program RequirementsA minimum grade of “C-” is required in each of the courses used to satisfy the C-IM.

CurriculumSHM 353 – Risk and Insurance (4)SHM 450 – Commercial Property Risk Management and Insurance (3)SHM 451 – Commercial Liability Risk Management and Insurance (3)SHM 453 – Construction Risk and Insurance Mgmt (4)

OR SHM 452 Risk Management for Public Entities (4)SHM 482 – Evolving Issues in Risk Management (1) Total Credits: 15

9. ACADEMIC PERFORMANCEAcademic performance by SHM majors is governed by the standards set forth in the University Catalog. It is the student’s responsibility to become familiar with University policies pertaining to degree requirements, study load, withdrawal from a course, grade point average, repetition of courses, incomplete grades, and scholastic standards. If you have questions, see your faculty advisor.

The SHM courses are designed to be comprehensive and rigorous to meet student outcomes and program educational objectives. Grades are assigned on the basis of demonstrated competence on written exams, homework assignments, individual & group projects, and oral presentations; these serve as a measure of successful assimilation of course materials. It should be noted that all required courses in the SHM major (except SHM 481 and SHM 490) must be taken for a letter grade.

Enrollment to any BS-SHM course (those courses with a SHM prefix) requires a grade of “C” or better in each prerequisite listed. Enrollment in any MS-SHM course (those courses with the SHM prefix number 500 or above) requires a grade of “B” or better in each prerequisite listed. Students who do not meet the prerequisite grade requirement may be dropped from the course. Also, completion of each course used to fulfill the BS-SHM degree requires a grade of “C” or better. Completion of each course used to fulfill the MS-SHM degree requires a grade of “B” or better. Students who request these exceptions should be get approval from the program by submitting a completed Form F – SHM Prerequisite Grade / Requirement Internal Waiver Form.

10. COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAll BS-SHM majors must complete SHM 490 Cooperative Education during the summer of their junior year. This six credit course requires a minimum of 400 hours to fulfill the course requirements. The primary objective of the course is to provide the students hands-on experience and allow them to apply safety and health principles in a non-academic setting.

A set of objectives and associated activities, and expected competency is established at the onset, by consensus among the student, the site supervisor, and the faculty advisor. The students are required to: (1) keep a daily log to record their learning experience, (2) develop and submit a detailed report, and (3) deliver a presentation when they return to campus the following quarter. The site supervisor is asked to complete a mid-term and final evaluation, and a brief outcomes assessment survey based on their evaluation of the student’s performance. SHM students have completed their cooperative education all over the country, from Washington D.C. to Alaska, and the majority of the students are compensated by the employers. SHM 490 is typically offered during summer quarters. Academic year internships are approved on a case-by-case basis.

11. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARDThe SHM Academic Excellence Award is intended to recognize the BS-SHM major students with excellent scholastic records, and who have an exemplary participation record in campus and community activities. A student from each graduating class will be awarded the SHM Academic Excellence Award at the end of the spring quarter for achieving the overall highest rank (Cumulative Grade Point Average).

12. SENIOR EXIT INTERVIEW

12.1 BS-SHMAn exit interview will be administered by the ETSC Department Chair or Associate Dean of CEPS in the SHM 481 course in late May, a few weeks before graduation. This process, which includes both a written questionnaire and a focus group session, will address the general quality of the program, including course offerings, instruction, administration, availability of industry contacts and general departmental and university facilities. The exit interview results will be used in a confidential manner to identify weak and strong areas within the program and the university as a whole, as it relates to students in the SHM program.

12.2 MS-SHMAn anonymous web-based exit interview will be administered as part of your final course in the program, a few weeks before graduation. This process involves both a written questionnaire and a web-based focus group session. It is intended to address the quality of the program, course offerings, instruction, and administration. These results will be used to identify opportunities for improvement and successes within the program.

13. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONThe American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Student Section of CWU is the only student organization that represents the SHM program. Founded in 1911, ASSP is the world’s oldest professional safety society. ASSP promotes the expertise, leadership and commitment of its members while providing them with professional development, advocacy, and standards development. It also sets the occupational safety, health and environmental community’s standards for excellence and ethics. ASSP is a global association of occupational safety professionals representing more than 35,000 members worldwide.

The ASSP Student Section of CWU is designed for students who are pursuing a career in EHS fields. ASSP seeks to provide additional opportunities for students to learn more about their chosen areas of study, as well as promote interaction between students and safety professionals. Organizing an ASSP Student Section provides hands-on and first-hand opportunities for interaction with safety professionals, tours, and in-depth discussions of topics that may not be discussed in a typical classroom. Prof. Morgan Bliss serves as the faculty advisor for the ASSP Student Section of CWU. You are strongly encouraged to become involved with this section. Students can contact Dr. Rajendran on how to get involved with the ASSP Student Section of CWU. Visit www.assp.org for more information.

The ASSP Student Section of CWU has a dedicated, lockable office space in Hogue Hall in Room 231E, which is furnished with a desktop computer, a whiteboard, desk/chairs, a bulletin board, and storage cabinets. The Section officers use this office to conduct Section business. They store all their Section related materials in this office.

14. FACILITIESThe SHM Program is housed in Hogue Technology Building or Hogue Hall, which underwent a $27 million renovation and expansion in 2012. Hogue Hall is CWU’s primary engineering technology classroom building. Originally built in the early 1970s, the two-story concrete and masonry structure received a major modernization that more than doubled its size to consolidate its programs and help train students for 21st Century careers. The new 96,400 square feet building includes a renovated space of 34,600 square feet, and a newly added space of 61,400 square feet.

The Hogue Hall renovation and expansion provided additional classroom space including a flexible high bay laboratory space with an overhead crane for integrated projects, and rooftop lab space for testing of wind and solar technologies. Other spaces include a wide range of laboratories, workshops, classrooms and office spaces that echo private-sector workplaces. Many of the design and construction features are focused around the building as a living-learning laboratory. Centralized circulation corridors encourage informal and spontaneous exchange between program spaces, including furnished lounges with stainless steel bulletin boards. Classrooms and workshops are filled with daylight, and organized to provide flexibility and efficient moving and layout of large equipment. The building achieved the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification for new construction.

The SHM program currently has two dedicated and one shared laboratory space. There are multiple other workshops/labs which are occasionally used as part of SHM instruction. The 2,000 square feet Safety Lab I (Hogue 230) is fully equipped with the latest industrial safety and industrial hygiene sampling equipment to meet program outcomes. The lab has multiple training props including a lock-out/tag-out simulator, electrical safety simulator, rigging trainer, etc. Other examples of equipment in this room include: scaffolding, fall protection equipment, respiratory equipment, scissor lift, and steel erection trainer. All the industrial hygiene equipment such as noise meter, light meter, heat stress monitor, etc., are stored in this lab as well. The lab also has various textbooks, codes, standards, manuals, journals, and magazines related to the SHM discipline. The program takes pride that all equipment used in the lab is representative of what the students will use in industry. The students gain valuable hands-on experience in this lab.

When the program increased its enrollment in 2015 and added more equipment to meet its student outcomes, the original 2,000 square feet lab space (Safety Lab I) was deemed insufficient. The program submitted a request to the CWU Enterprise Facilities Committee to allocate additional dedicated lab space for the SHM program. A primary focus of this new lab will be to provide the students hands-on experience in evaluating ergonomic hazards and fire hazards. This new lab space will also serve as a reading room with an exclusive collection of environmental, health, and safety regulations, codes, books, training materials, and magazines. Two dedicated computer workstations for safety-related online references will be added to this space. The SHM Program is currently working to furnish this new lab, and we anticipate it to be partially complete by the beginning of fall quarter 2019.

Both labs are equipped with tables/chairs, a large whiteboard, a ceiling-mounted projector with a pull down screen, a desktop computer wired to the projector and controls, a document camera, DVD, VCR, and a state-of-the-art multi-media system with Bose surround sound system.

The high-bay interdisciplinary laboratory (Hogue 106) forms the building’s signature campus presence, with a large roll-up door opening onto a loading dock that functions as an outdoor staging area and social plaza. This space has a 5-ton gantry-type crane which is occasionally used by the SHM program for crane and rigging safety training. The program’s confined space simulator is also located in this space. Since the lab has high-bay space, the lab allows scissor lift training and fall protection training

with the training truck to show load drops, etc. In addition to the three labs discussed above, the program has two dedicated storage rooms to store SHM lab equipment such as ladders, scaffolds, tool boxes, etc.

A few important things in regards to the SHM laboratory spaces:1. The lab may be available to students for special applications (outside the classroom) with the

approval from the SHM Lab Director, Dr. Sathy Rajendran. 2. Students are not allowed to remove any item from the lab without following lab check out

procedures. 3. Students will be responsible for any lost or damaged items and may be charged to their student

account. 4. Students are required to be respectful of ETSC building lab policies. Please contact the ETSC

office Hogue 101 for a copy of the building and lab policy.

15. SHM LABORATORY PLANIn our labs, our goal is to provide a sufficient quantity of equipment to allow students to meet the program outcomes. The program gets input from its Industry Advisory Council to continually evaluate our facilities and laboratories. The SHM faculty members teaching in labs are responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment they use as part of instruction. They are also responsible to check out and check in any equipment or PPE using Form G – Personal Protective Equipment Check Out.

The SHM faculty members teaching labs are responsible for identifying equipment that needs upgrade or maintenance, and to propose (in writing) the purchase of new equipment to Dr. Sathy Rajendran, SHM program director. For smaller items, the program director will review the request and make the final decision depending on funds availability and other factors such as request’s alignment with course objective and outcomes. If competing requests exceed the available budget, then a decision will be made collectively by the faculty (with a simple majority vote) which requests need to be met first. The primary source of funding for equipment purchase / replacements / upgrades for the SHM labs is through lab fees. The program has added lab fees to four SHM courses, which help offset the cost of materials, equipment purchase, maintenance, and repairs for the safety labs. We currently have sufficient sources of funds to add, maintain, or upgrade lab equipment.

16. STUDENT PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND CONDUCTProfessional and ethical conduct has become a prominent aspect of the safety profession over the years. The SHM program expects the highest standard of ethical and professional behavior from all of its students, which will help you succeed in the program, and to continue on to a successful professional career. Professional behavior is not a switch you can turn “on” when you enter the safety profession, you start now, in school, as you transition from college to a professional career. Professional conduct required of SHM majors include but not limited to:

1. Take personal responsibility for all your actions without excuses, such as classroom behavior, attendance, missed assignments, missed interviews, etc.

2. Maintain a professional attitude.3. Maintain academic honesty in all endeavors at CWU. 4. Do not copy other students work or plagiarize, you are expected to do your own work.5. Be a team player, and follow through on your commitments for group work.6. Be aware and comply with all applicable program, department, & CWU policies and procedures.7. Treat your fellow students, staff, faculty, and guest lecturers with respect. 8. Respond to all faculty inquiries both verbal and written in a timely manner. Follow proper email

etiquette for any program related internal and external communication.

9. Come to class prepared; refrain from disruptive behavior during the class period such as texting, sleeping, talking, coming late, leaving early, doing off-task work, etc.

10. You represent the SHM program, therefore you should present a positive image, use professional language appropriate for learning environments, and refrain from using foul language.

11. Honor your commitments; appear for scheduled advising sessions, on time and prepared.12. Do not smoke or use other tobacco products in the Hogue Technology Building at any time.

17. ON-CAMPUS RECRUITING (OCR) CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCTMany employers use OCR to hire you for internships and full-time employment. All SHM majors and minors are eligible to participate in the OCR process. Remember by using SHM’s OCR service you understand and accept the terms and conditions of OCR code of conduct set forth herein. Participation in the OCR is a privilege, not a right; hence, the SHM program will invalidate your privilege to participate in OCR if you fail to comply with this OCR code of conduct.

SHM & CWU Image: Our employers believe that you and your actions represent the SHM program and CWU. Unprofessional conduct such as: missing interviews, skipping information sessions, poor employer communication, submitting poor resumes, and reneging on a job offer should be avoided; these reflect poorly on the program, and can have a negative impact on other current and future SHM students. Besides, it reflects poorly on you. Safety professionals are well-networked, and this impression travels fast and can threaten your future in the safety profession.

CWU Career Services: Students are also encouraged to establish a placement file with Career Services, located at:

400 East University Way Ellensburg, WA 98926-7499Bouillon 206Phone: 509-963-1921FAX: 509-963-1811 Email: career@cwu.eduHours: M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Employer Information: Employers participate in our OCR through CWU career fairs and stand-alone recruiting sessions throughout the academic year. Employer information will be posted on the SHM bulletin board outside SHM Lab (Hogue 230) and/or emailed to your CWU email. It is your responsibility to make use of these opportunities to secure an internship or full-time employment; completion of the SHM program does not guarantee you employment.

Resume: Be truthful on your resume. Request permission to use a person as a reference. Make use of CWU Career Services to create a professional resume and cover letter.

Communication: Apply for a job only if you have a genuine interest. Handle all written (e.g., email) and verbal (e.g., phone call) communications in a timely and professional manner. Use your CWU email for any communication; however, if personal email is used, make sure it is a professional ID.

Information Session: Attend all information sessions sponsored by employers as your schedule permits. Ensure you are on time, and dress and conduct yourself in a professional manner. You will have an opportunity to sign up for an interview at this info session.

Interviews: Appear for every interview you have scheduled, on time and prepared. Notify the employer or Career Services in advance if you cannot make it to the interview. Failing to attend a scheduled interview without notifying Career Services or the employer is unprofessional. Missed or late interviews will be deemed as an unexcused absence. The first unexcused missed interview will result in loss of OCR privilege for 30 calendar days. To regain access to OCR privilege, you shall write a letter of apology via email to the employer and shall copy the SHM program director at sathyanarayanan.rajendran@cwu.edu. The second unexcused absence will result in permanent suspension from all OCR activities for the remainder of the academic year.

Job Offer: Be professional when rejecting or accepting job offers, both for internships and full-time jobs. Once you have accepted an offer (written), end your job search immediately and withdraw all your active applications. Reneging on acceptance of a written offer is unethical; if you do so, your OCR privilege will be suspended permanently. If you have multiple job offers and intend to reject a job offer, communicate with the employer in a timely and professional manner.

Thank You: Send a thank you note to your interviewer a couple of days following your interview. Upon a successful job offer, send a handwritten thank you note to everyone who has helped you with your job search.

“The SHM program thanks you for honoring this code of professional conduct.”

18. SHM NEWSLETTERThe Phoenix is the Safety and Health Management (SHM) program annual newsletter, designed to keep program constituents up to date on program developments; it contains news about our students, program, faculty, and alumni. The newsletter will be published every summer. The program director, with input from the program faculty, is responsible for the newsletter content. The newsletter may include a listing of all donors, no matter their level of support to the program, for the period July 1 to June 30. The program will consider adding a picture of donors whose contributions meet or exceed $5,000.

19. SHM INDUSTRY ADVISORY COUNCIL (IAC)The primary purpose of the IAC is to: (1) advise in the development and implementation of the Program’s strategic initiatives to achieve accreditation and become a nationally recognized safety and health management program; (2) provide feedback on matters of curriculum, facilities, and student quality in meeting industry needs; (3) assist in fundraising and laboratory equipment procurement; (4) assist in job placement; and (5) be advocates of the program. The program director is responsible to create and maintain an active IAC. Refer to the program website for the current IAC membership and bylaws.

20. FORMSThe various forms used as part of the SHM program operations are attached in the following sections.

Form A: Pre-major Application

Form B: Major Application Cover Sheet

Form C: Major Application Evaluation Form 1

Form D: Major Application Evaluation Form 2

Form E: Academic Plan of Study (Tentative)

Form F: SHM Prerequisite Grade / Requirement Internal Waiver Form

Form G: Personal Protective Equipment Check Out Form

Form H: Recommendation Letter Authorization Form

Form I: Recommendation Form

Form J: MS-SHM Application Checklist

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Safety and Health ManagementForm A: Pre-Major Application

Applicant Name: Click here to enter text. CWU Student ID: Click here to enter text.

Anticipated Admission Year: Fall 20____ Application Date: Click here to enter text.

Class Standing: ☐ FR ☐ SO ☐ JR ☐ SR ☐ PB Transfer Student: ☐ Yes ☐ No

CWU E-mail: Click here to enter text. Mobile: Click here to enter text.

Mailing Address: Click here to enter text.

Acknowledgement: Please read the statements below carefully and initial next to each, then sign at the bottom of this form.

_____ I understand that I am required to meet with my SHM Major Advisor each quarter after acceptance into the pre-major and that acceptance as a pre-major does not guarantee acceptance into the major.

_____ Application for the SHM major must be received by 5 p.m., on the day of the deadline.

_____ I understand that I cannot take upper division SHM courses (those courses with a prefix SHM) until I am accepted into the SHM program as a major.

_____ I understand that each SHM major is expected to complete every course that is used to fulfill the B.S. in Safety and Health Management degree requirement with a grade of “C” or better.

_____ I understand that admission to any SHM course (those courses with a prefix SHM) requires a grade of “C” or better in each prerequisite listed. Students who do not meet the prerequisite grade requirement may be dropped from the SHM course.

_____ I understand that if accepted into the major without completing one or more SHM prerequisite courses, I may receive a conditional acceptance. If I do not complete the prerequisite courses by the end of the first fall quarter in the major with a grade of “C” or better, I may be dropped from the major.

Student Signature: ________________________________________________

SHM Advisor Name: ________________________________________________

SHM Advisor Signature: ________________________________________________

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Safety and Health Management

Form B: Major Application Cover Sheet

Applicant Name: Click here to enter text. CWU Student ID: Click here to enter text.

Application Packet Checklist (check the boxes):

☐ This Application Cover sheet signed and dated.☐ Major Application Evaluation Form C.☐ CWU unofficial transcript, or Community College transcripts for transfer students.☐ Professional Personal Statement (2 page limit).☐ Professional Resume.☐ Tentative Academic Plan (signed by the applicant and SHM major advisor).☐ Prerequisite Course(s) Completion Plan (if applicable).

Acknowledgement: Please read the statements below carefully and initial next to each, then sign at the bottom of this form.

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I hereby certify that all information presented in this application packet is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. If granted admission into the SHM program I will comply with all SHM program requirements as outlined in the SHM Policies and Procedures Handbook, in addition to all CWU requirements. I may be dropped from the SHM major if I fail to comply with the SHM and/or CWU requirements.

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I understand that each SHM major is expected to complete every course that is used to fulfill the B.S. in Safety and Health Management degree requirement with a grade of “C” or better.

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I understand that admission to any SHM course (those courses with a prefix SHM) requires a grade of “C” or better in each prerequisite course listed. Students who do not meet the prerequisite grade requirement may be dropped from the SHM course.

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I understand that if accepted into the major without completing one or more SHM prerequisite courses, I may receive a conditional acceptance. If I do not complete the prerequisite courses by the end of the first fall quarter in the major with a grade of “C” or better, I may be dropped from the major.

Applicant Signature: _______________________________ Date: _______________

Application Received Date and Time (Office Use Only): _______________________________

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Safety and Health ManagementForm C: Major Application Evaluation Form 1

Applicant Name: Click here to enter text. CWU Student ID: Click here to enter text.

Note: SHM Evaluation will use the following grade points. Students who are enrolled in the course at the time of application or have not taken a course will use not complete (NC) and in-progress (IP) as their grade. For the chemistry courses with a lab component enter the cumulative grade point average for the lecture and lab.

Letter Grade

A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C S < C NC IP

GPA Credit 4.0 4.0 3.7

3.3 3.0 2.7 2.3 2.0

2.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

SHM Prerequisites Course Evaluation (to be completed by student)

Course Weight(W)

LetterGrade

GPACredit

(G)

Points(WxG)

PSY 101: General Psychology 1BIOL 201: Human Physiology 2MATH 130: Finite Mathematics (econ 130) 2MATH 155: Applied Pre-calculus Mathematics I 2CHEM 101: Contemporary Chemistry (OR) 1CHEM 111/111LAB: Introduction to Chemistry (OR) 2CHEM 181/181LAB: General Chemistry I 3

English Composition Courses Evaluation (to be completed by student)

Course Weight(W)

LetterGrade

GPACredit

(G)

Points(WxG)

ENG 101: English Composition I 1ENG 102: English Composition II 1

Other Evaluation Criteria (To be completed by the SHM Evaluator only)Criteria PointsApplicant Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) ______ (0-5 points)Professional Personal Statement (0-5 points)Professional Resume (0-5 points)Work Experience (0-5 points)

Total Applicant Points (0-72 points): _______ Applicant Rank: _________

Decision: ☐ Accepted ☐ Conditional Acceptance ☐ Denied

Comments: Evaluator 1 Name: _____________________ Signature: _____________ Date: _______

Evaluator 2 Name: _____________________ Signature: _____________ Date: _______

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Safety and Health ManagementForm D: Major Application Evaluation Form 2

Applicant Name: Click here to enter text. CWU Student ID: Click here to enter text.

(To be completed by the SHM Evaluator only)

CRITERIA PossiblePoints

ActualPoints

1. PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT

Sincere Interest

Knowledge of Discipline

Style and Mechanics

Construction (word use, sentence structure, paragraphing)

Spelling and Grammar

Typos and Punctuation

0-5 pts

2. RESUME Style and Mechanics (1 point)

Presentation (e.g., font type / size, etc.) (1 point)

Typos / Punctuation (1 point) 0-5 pts

Grammar (1 point)

Word use (1 point)

3. CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA)

CGPA: >3.5 = 5 pts; 3.0-3.5 = 4 pts; 2.5-<3.0 = 3 pts; 2.0–<2.5 = 1 pt 0-5 pts

4. WORK EXPERIENCE Length (0.5 pts / 6 months (FTE), max 5 pts)

Community Involvement / Volunteerism (0.5 pts / 6 mos. (FTE))

Breadth of experience relative to SHM program 0-5 pts

# of industry sectors (0.25 pts / each)

# of certs, trainings, committee professional (0.25 pts / each)

Evaluator 1 Name: _____________________ Signature: _____________ Date: _______

Evaluator 2 Name: _____________________ Signature: _____________ Date: _______

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Safety and Health Management (SHM) ProgramForm E: Academic Plan of Study (Tentative) (green font indicates course part of Risk Management Minor)

Student Name: Click here to enter text. CWU Student ID: Click here to enter text.

Quarter: Fall Quarter: Winter Quarter: Spring Quarter: Summer Courses Cr. Courses Cr. Courses Cr. Courses Cr.

Quarter: Fall Quarter: Winter Quarter: Spring Quarter: Summer Courses Cr. Courses Cr. Courses Cr. Courses Cr.

Quarter: Fall Quarter: Winter Quarter: Spring Quarter: SummerCourses Cr. Courses Cr. Courses Cr. Courses Cr.SHM 301 Fund. of SHM (f2f/O) 3 SHM 323 Construction S&H 3 SHM 351 Incident Analysis (O) 3 SHM 490 Co-op Ed. 6PHYS 106 Physics Inquiry 5 SHM 371 Emer. Plan & Prep. (O) 4 SHM 325 Gen Ind S&H (f2f/O) 3 SHM 455 Risk Asst. 4MATH 155 Applied Precalculus 5 SHM 353 Risk & Insurance (O) 4 SHM 454 Risk Mgmt Prin (O) 4

SHM 302 Substance Abuse 3

Quarter: Fall Quarter: Winter Quarter: Spring Quarter: SummerCourses Cr. Courses Cr. Courses Cr. Courses Cr.SHM 377 Hazardous Materials 4 SHM 472 Ergonomics 3 SHM 477 Environ. Mgmt. 4SHM 379 Facility & Building Saf. 4 SHM 474 SHM Systems (online) 4 SHM 481 Evolving Issues 2SHM 471 Fundamentals of IH 4 SHM 480 Saf. and Health Lab 2 SHM 485 SHM Capstone 3SHM 456 Risk Finance 4SHM 482 Evolving Issues in RM 1

Student Signature: _______________________ Major Advisor Signature: ___________________________

Date: _________________

Master of Science (M.S.) in Safety and Health Management (SHM) ProgramForm F: Academic Plan of Study (Tentative)

Student Name: Click here to enter text. CWU Student ID: Click here to enter text.

Quarter: Fall Quarter: Winter Quarter: Spring Quarter: SummerCourses Cr. Courses Cr. Courses Cr. Courses Cr.

Quarter: Fall Quarter: Winter Quarter: Spring Quarter: SummerCourses Cr. Courses Cr. Courses Cr. Courses Cr.

Student Signature: _______________________ Major Advisor Signature: ___________________________

Date: _________________

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Safety and Health Management (SHM) ProgramForm G: SHM Prerequisite Grade / Requirement Internal Waiver Form

1. Occasionally students may be admitted to the program with deficiencies in required prerequisite courses, where their qualifications are otherwise acceptable or extenuating circumstances. In such cases, to maintain their major status, students are required to make up any deficiencies within the first quarter (typically fall) of enrollment in the program.

2. Admission to any SHM course (those courses with a prefix SHM) requires a grade of “C” or better in each prerequisite course listed. Students who do not meet the prerequisite grade requirement may be dropped from the SHM course.

3. Each SHM major is expected to complete every course that is used to fulfill the B.S. in Safety and Health Management degree requirement with a grade of “C” or better.

Any exceptions to these three program requirements, which are extremely rare, due to extenuating circumstances are dealt on a case by case basis. Students requesting waiving one of these requirements will fill out this form for progam faculty review and approval. Once approved by the program, further approvals may be required by the ETSC department chair and the CEPS Dean’s office.

Student Name: Click here to enter text. Student ID: Click here to enter text.

Reason for Waiver:

Program admission deficiency not fulfilled by end of fall quarter

SHM Course “C” grade requirement for prerequisite not fulfilled

SHM Course “C” grade requirement for degree not fulfilled

Why was requirement not fulfilled? (Attach additional sheets if needed)

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Major Advisor Approval Yes No Signature: ___________________________ Date: ________________

Program Director Approval Yes No Signature: ________________________ Date: ________________

ETSC Chair Approval Yes No Signature: ___________________________ Date: ________________

(ETSC Chair signature required for item # 3)

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Safety and Health Management (SHM) ProgramForm H: Personal Protective Equipment Check Out

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Name PPE Checked out Date out Date In Out Signature

InSignature

Hardhat Vest Safety Glass Hardhat Vest Safety Glass Hardhat Vest Safety Glass Hardhat Vest Safety Glass Hardhat Vest Safety Glass Hardhat Vest Safety Glass Hardhat Vest Safety Glass Hardhat Vest Safety Glass

I agree to assume financial responsibility for the equipment I have checked out. I agree to pay for any repairs needed due to negligence. I also agree to pay for, or replace with comparable equipment, any items lost or stolen while in my care. I understand that my grades, transcript, and diploma may be held until this debt is paid. I TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SAFE RETURN OFTHIS EQUIPMENT.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Safety and Health ManagementForm I: Recommendation Letter Authorization Form

A recommendation letter is crucial in job applications, scholarships, and graduate school applications. Hence, the SHM program encourages you to seek letters of recommendation from faculty with whom you have worked closely. The SHM faculty will only write recommendation letters to students who have completed at least one course with the concerned faculty. If you would like the SHM faculty to prepare a recommendation letter for you, please complete this form and attach required supporting documents. Note that a minimum of three weeks notice is required for letters of recommendation. The recommendation form that the faculty will use to evaluate you is provided on Form I for your reference.

Student Name: Click here to enter text. CWU Student ID: Click here to enter text.

Anticipated Graduation Quarter: Date: Click here to enter text.

Class Standing: ☐ FR ☐ SO ☐ JR ☐ SR ☐ PB CGPA:

Recommendation Due Date: Major: Click here to enter text.

I request ______________________________ to serve as a reference for me. I authorize him/her to release information and provide an evaluation (oral and/or written) about any and all aspects of my academic performance including my CGPA, grades, class rank, lab, classroom performance at CWU. This recommendation is for the following purpose:

☐ Scholarship ☐ Employment ☐ Graduate School ☐ Others Click here to enter text.

Release of Access to the Recommendation: The student must complete and sign the following statement before submitting this form. This request is in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. I ☐ waive, ☐ do not waive my right of access to this recommendation

Applicant Signature: _______________________________ Date: _______________

This recommendation should be addressed to:

Organization Name: Click here to enter text. Attention: Click here to enter text.

E-mail: Click here to enter text. Phone: Click here to enter text.

Mailing Address: Click here to enter text.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Safety and Health ManagementForm J: Recommendation Form

Student Name: Major: Safety and Health Management

Anticipated Graduation Quarter: Spring 2018 CGPA:

Class Standing: ☐ FR ☐ SO ☒ JR ☐ SR ☐ PB Level of Familiarity: Extremely Familiar

Recommendation Capacity: Major Advisor Minor: Business Administration

Student Performance Assessment(Assessment Legend: 3 - Exemplary; 2 - Good; 1 - Fair, & Poor - 0)

Performance Criteria AssessmentCommunication Skills 3Choose an item.Leadership Skills

3

Choose an item.Professionalism 3Choose an item.Academic Performance

3

Choose an item.Ability to work independently

3

Choose an item.Ability to work in groups

3

Choose an item.Extracurricular Activities (ASSE,etc)

2

Choose an item.Dependability 3Choose an item.Creativity/Problem Solving

3

Choose an item.Total 26

Note: If further clarification is required please call the number below for further information.

Further Comments:

Overall Recommendation: Highly Recommend (>22)

Name: Sathy RajendranTitle: Program Director, Safety and Health Management Program, Central WA UniversityAddress: 400 E University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7584Phone: 509-963-1152Email: rajendrans@cwu.edu

Signature: _______________________________ Date: _______________

Form K: Risk Management Minor Application

The Risk Management Minor (RMM) will provide in-depth knowledge needed to assess and respond to the numerous hazard (insurable) risks faced by all organizations. The RMM will help prepare students for exciting careers within their major, by helping students build a strong foundation in the science of risk management. The RMM will help students gain practical skills to avoid, reduce, and manage risk, and to develop and implement a balanced hazard risk financing strategy using retention, transfer, and hybrid strategies.

Applicant Name: CWU Student ID:

Anticipated Admission Year: Application Date:

Class Standing: ☐ FR ☐ SO ☐ JR ☐ SR ☐ PB Major:

Required Courses (20 credits): Students are required to take SHM 301 and SHM 353 courses in sequence.☐ SHM 301 - Fundamentals of Safety and Health Management (3) Quarter: Fall ______☐ SHM 353 - Risk and Insurance (4) Quarter: Winter ____☐ SHM 454 - Risk Management Principles and Practices (4) Quarter: ___________☐ SHM 455 - Risk Assessment and Treatment (4) Quarter: ___________ ☐ SHM 456 - Risk Financing for Safety and Health Management (4) Quarter: ___________☐ SHM 482 - Evolving Issues in Risk Management (1) Quarter: ___________

Acknowledgement: Please read the statements below carefully and initial next to each, then sign at the bottom of this form.

_____ I understand that a minimum grade of “C” is required in each of the courses used to satisfy the Risk Management Minor.

_____ I understand that a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (on a scale of 4.0) is required in courses allowed in fulfilling the Risk Management Minor requirements.

_____ I understand that by completing the RMM, I will not automatically earn the Associate in Risk Management (ARMTM) designation from the Institutes. I must pass the three foundation courses for ARM 54, 55, and 56 (topics covered in SHM 454, 455, 456) and satisfy the ethics requirement (covered in SHM 482) to earn the ARM designation. I understand I have to register for the exam and pay exam fees online via www.theinstitutes.org/. Contact the Institutes at (800) 644-2101 for more information.

Student Signature: ________________________________________________

RMM Advisor Name: ☐ Mike Andler ☐ Morgan Bliss ☐ Sathy Rajendran ☐ Jenn Serne

RMM Advisor Signature: ________________________________________________

Master of Science (M.S.) in Safety and Health Management

Form L: Application Checklist

Applicant Name: Application Date:

Anticipated Admission Year: Fall 20___ Mobile Phone:

Email: Address:

Application Checklist (check the boxes):☐ Application to CWU School of Graduate Studies and Research☐ This Application Checklist (Form L) ☐ Statement of Educational and Professional Objectives☐ Written verification from applicant employer confirming at least four (4) years of full time experience in safety, industrial hygiene, environmental management, or closely related field☐ Contact information for three (3) professional or academic references for letters of recommendation☐ Professional resume or CV☐ Earned bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution☐ Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended

Acknowledgements: Please read the statements below carefully and type your initials next to each.

____ I hereby certify that all information presented in my application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. If granted admission to the MS-SHM program, I will comply with all MS-SHM program requirements as outlined in the SHM student handbook, in addition to all CWU requirements.

____ I understand that the MS-SHM requires a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) or higher on a 4.0 system for all courses included in the program of study.

____ I understand that this is a part-time graduate program and will take at least seven (7) quarters (two years and one summer) to complete.

____ I understand this program is offered fully online, with assignments due weekly.

____ I understand this program requires a cumulative applied project during the last quarter, which is conducted after all coursework is completed.