Registering PSM Degrees

• All PSM degree programs or program tracks must be approved by your campus governance, SUNY program review, and the NYS Education Department.
• To use the "PSM" brand and logo, PSM degrees must also be registered by the PSM team at the Council of Graduate Studies (CGS) in Washington.

Best Practices

• Schedule focus group meetings to assess industry needs.
• Do market research and seek input from each PSM advisory board.
• Attend SUNY PSM statewide and national meetings when feasible.
• Serve as an advocate for your PSM program.
• Collaborate closely with your PSM Advisory Board(s).
• Identify specific attributes in your curriculum and determine metrics to assess your students learning outcomes.
• Conduct exit surveys with the students and incorporate their suggested improvements into program changes.
• Track PSM graduates to collect data on employment, starting salary, etc.
• Review the curriculum regularly.
• Assign someone to coordinate the PSM internship for the students.
• Hold PSM showcase/poster sessions to illustrate the skills and talents of your students.
• Invite employers to functions that promote interaction.
• Include laboratory experiences to ensure that students get practical
  hands-on experience.

Faculty Buy-in and Benefits to the Faculty

• Demonstrate the benefits of PSM programs to the faculty.
• Meet periodically with PSM faculty and advisory board members to discuss PSM
  related issues.
• Encourage your senior administrations commitment to your PSM program(s).

Financing the PSM

 


• Seek external funding through NSF, other government agencies and private foundations.
• Consider charging a program fee or surcharge fee for the PSM program to deliver
  “plus” courses.
• Share “plus” courses with other campuses and also consider sharing other specialized PSM courses, in order to create additonal sustainable enrollments.
• Seek paid internships for students to help offset the tuition costs of the program.

Recruiting

 


• Create a separate website for the PSM program and link other PSM programs.
• Update your PSM website and print materials regularly.