I don’t think it’s a great idea to cut programs, but halting new enrollment and transfers might be ok. I don’t like the idea of leaving the students hanging by canceling their programs mid degree
If you’re in a program that is getting cut, let’s face it, it’s probably not something thar was going to result in a fruitful career anyway.
Take MSU Denver as an example, it’s not necessary to have a major in Chicano or Africana studies, they could just get a history or anthropology degree instead. Why be so specific at the Bachelor’s level when you’re only career outcome is to keep studying until you get a PhD and then go on to teach in that subject?
Also, I highly doubt anyone on Broadway has an MSU Denver BFA in Theatre…just to name a few.
Source? It says nothing about the impact of educator pay increases impacting community colleges more.
They can cut low enrollment programs and focus on apprenticeship, job skills, and transfer programs.
Additionally, the article states a ~2% increase with expenses projected to rise by ~3%. It can’t be that hard to find 1% of the budget to cut.
I don’t think it’s a great idea to cut programs, but halting new enrollment and transfers might be ok. I don’t like the idea of leaving the students hanging by canceling their programs mid degree
If you’re in a program that is getting cut, let’s face it, it’s probably not something thar was going to result in a fruitful career anyway.
Take MSU Denver as an example, it’s not necessary to have a major in Chicano or Africana studies, they could just get a history or anthropology degree instead. Why be so specific at the Bachelor’s level when you’re only career outcome is to keep studying until you get a PhD and then go on to teach in that subject?
Also, I highly doubt anyone on Broadway has an MSU Denver BFA in Theatre…just to name a few.