Potential Adjustments
Embedded data analytics, informatics, or applied technology components into social science and clinical programs.
Strengthened experiential learning, internships, and industry partnerships.
Rebranded programs under broader applied or natural science umbrellas where appropriate (e.g., psychology under applied sciences).
Outcome
A refined list of continuing programs with clear, polytechnic-aligned enhancements.
Phase 4. Administrative Team - Alignment of Academic Programs with Areas of Study Purpose
Organized all academic programs into the legislatively required Areas of Study, developed in collaboration with the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE).
Approach
Use the following areas of study:
Applied Sciences
Engineering
Health Sciences
Humanities
Natural Sciences
Technology
Ensured broad umbrellas to avoid unnecessary program eliminations and to reassure faculty of continued relevance.
Maintained the School of Education as a separate area, per legislative direction.
Process
Mapped each program to the areas of study.
Validated alignment with:
Workforce needs
Institutional mission
Polytechnic identity
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