AKRON, Ohio (AP) — A University of Akron official is proposing that the school eliminate 55 degree
programs.
Provost
Mike Sherman said the action would come after years of review and is
necessary to "correct institutional drift." The bachelor’s programs
include theater arts and geography, and students would no longer be able
to get a master’s degree in physics or urban studies.
Sherman
presented trustees on Wednesday with a report identifying 11 associate,
13 bachelor’s, 27 master’s and four doctoral degree programs that he
said no longer are popular or relevant to the school’s mission.
About 600 students in the programs would be allowed to finish their degrees even if the programs were
suspended.
The faculty senate will review the proposal and provide feedback to trustees, who will act on the
recommendation April 23.
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AKRON, Ohio (AP) — A University of Akron official is proposing that the school eliminate 55 degree
programs.
Provost
Mike Sherman said the action would come after years of review and is
necessary to "correct institutional drift." The bachelor’s programs
include theater arts and geography, and students would no longer be able
to get a master’s degree in physics or urban studies.
Sherman
presented trustees on Wednesday with a report identifying 11 associate,
13 bachelor’s, 27 master’s and four doctoral degree programs that he
said no longer are popular or relevant to the school’s mission.
About 600 students in the programs would be allowed to finish their degrees even if the programs were
suspended.
The faculty senate will review the proposal and provide feedback to trustees, who will act on the
recommendation April 23.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.