The University of Utah is set to eliminate 81 academic programs and minors due to the implications of a new state law focused on strategic reinvestment following cuts to public college funding. House Bill 265, passed by the Utah legislature, allows institutions to restore budget cuts through reducing programs and jobs. The proposed cuts at the University of Utah span multiple levels of degrees and have identified programs with very low enrollment, evidently serving as a response to financial constraints imposed by state legislation. Faculty involvement in the decision-making process was maintained despite the expedited timeline for cuts.
The University of Utah plans to eliminate 81 academic programs and minors, a decision linked to a new state law aimed at 'strategic reinvestment' following significant budget cuts.
House Bill 265 enabled institutions to regain lost state funding by reducing programs and positions, focusing on enrollment, completion rates, job placement, and overall workforce demands.
The planned cuts include various advanced degrees, bachelor’s degrees, certificates, and minors, with many programs having graduated fewer than 15 students in recent years.
Richard Preiss noted that the selection process for program cuts was accelerated but allowed meaningful faculty input, while stating that the cuts were relatively painless.
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