the program generates revenue for the University in spite of the number of declared majors through a service course in the liberal arts core and the high school dual credit program. Savings in terms of faculty salaries would not occur if the faculty is reassigned to another area, such as public administration. No direct impact on the Department of Government is foreseen.

A look at allocation, cost effectiveness, more efficient use of resources, personnel accountability and better improvement for student success.

The program offers courses in a traditional face-to-face, virtual and hybrid formats. Courses could also be offered using ITV.

There is potential to collaborate with the University's land-grant program, especially in the area of family and consumer sciences and cooperative Extension. These areas are concerned with the relationship between individuals, families, communities and the environment in which they live, which relate to political science.

Many public and private institutions offer a degree in political science in Kentucky (e.g., University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, Centre College, Murray State University, Berea College, University of the Cumberland and Transylvania University, to name a few). Consortium agreements among universities are fairly common. There are many benefits to consortium agreements, such as students' use of resources among participating institutions. They can provide students with an opportunity to take courses at participating institutions that may not be available at their home institution.

of the Cumberland's and Transylvania University, to name a few). Consortium agreements among universities are fairly common. There are many benefits to consortium agreements, such as students' use of resources among participating institutions. They can provide students with an opportunity to take courses at participating institutions that may not be available at their home institution.

As noted elsewhere, the field of political science itself is not expected to grow significantly over the next decade. Obviously, there is a direct correlation between political science programs producing graduates (supply) and growth in the field (demand). It is anticipated that the political science program will experience a similar pattern of growth based on current trends.

Anecdotally, if the political science program averages 18 majors since 2013, it is not expected that this program will significantly increase enrollment in the near term without more extensive recruitment efforts.

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