KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY Board of Regents

DATE:June 7, 2018
SUBJ ECT:Affirmation of Academic Program Closures
FROM:Office of Academic Affairs
ACTION ITEM:Yes

BACKGROUND: The Presidential Green Ribbon Commission on Academic Prioritization and Budget Alignment delivered its final report on April 30, 2018. The Commission recommended that twelve programs be enhanced, four programs be consolidated, one program be suspended, and four programs be eliminated.

The four recommended for elimination are:

  • Fine/ Studio Arts
  • Africana Studies
  • Public Administration (Baccalaureate)
  • Spanish

SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES: N/A

ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC GOALS: Goal 2 – Achieve Academic Excellence Across all Programs and Colleges, Increase Student General Education Skills, Degree Persistence, Career Readiness and Graduation Rates.

Targeted program realignments allow the University to invest scarce resources in high production programs. State funding reductions and increased pension costs require resources be redirected to higher demand programs.

COMMITTEE/PROGRAM ACTION: N/A

PROGRAM IMPLICATIONS: N/A