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\"I personally have lost millions of dollars of grants,\" Provost Shadrach Farrar said, describing recent cancellations and agency changes. Other provosts reported delayed U.S. Department of Education approvals for Title IV eligibility and described families and students expressing concern about whether financial aid funds will be released.

Several provosts said undocumented and mixed-status students are avoiding campus events and in-person advising out of fear. One system leader summarized steps underway: biweekly cross-campus working groups supporting undocumented students, virtual appointments and targeted outreach, and system town halls led by general counsel and compliance staff to guide campus practice.

Provosts said the system is also tracking ripple effects on K–12 funding and workforce pipelines. One participant noted potential reductions to Title I funding that could reduce services to K–12 students; campus leaders warned those cuts would have multi-year effects on special education staffing and on preparation pipelines for teacher education programs.

Campus leaders asked for stable, clear communication and said they will continue to monitor regulatory changes and share guidance with faculty, staff and families. The chancellor’s office and legal staff have scheduled town halls for campuses to answer compliance questions, the committee was told.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BOR - ASA, Apr 4, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Multiple campus leaders told the committee that recent federal-level changes and uncertainty are disrupting grants, Title IV approvals and student participation, and system offices are organizing town halls and support for affected students.","taxTitle","Connecticut State Colleges and Universities, Higher Education, Organizations, Executive, Connecticut","taxId",15722,"location","Connecticut","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6613139,"Committee backs Western Connecticut State reconfiguration of Bachelor of Music performance",813,833185,1646245,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2876761-04d7581a31711e0c98e43341b8f95853&start=833&end=1646","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2876761-04d7581a31711e0c98e43341b8f95853/thumbnail_833185.jpg","/articles/6613139/Connecticut/Committee-backs-Western-Connecticut-State-reconfiguration-of-Bachelor-of-Music-performance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6613139-1aa0aa98a5b218f268c21bfa572773da/orig.mp4?Expires=1770627728&Signature=GXFa~rohRQafi967DZUVijcIpZ6ZhYiBpJbCV8UEHZLLtQ657yTWl52H9NSQIja9QQfBQvR52ZD13XzERLsFdzubsxlg0rn23ppf9o9GuTzZFVxFcIJ58hj2vyZw0XECyCAPnNkzW4VWLGbcUB6~oq4PwQO7DeUOY37NEguTCVR9NG5ouXat2Eu1elFOh0jJNriZaFGLZ7w3KvFGyqz9jhV3ccymlovRKtRVl3H1mJpmY8VJWTcYx-XAS7oyehudtGRp6MXZ~iEHykYkbm3ENA6Jg2Sr804QykJi5vsnsYTE3NVJSwkhFEGuc-5SLD1NPbhFrH9E7~D53I~xEIpVfg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Regents Committee on Academic and Student Affairs recommended approval of Western Connecticut State University's modification to its Bachelor of Music (performance) program, a restructuring intended to broaden the degree’s appeal and reduce program complexity.

Provost Hagedas described the change as consolidating three performance-focused options into a single performance track, leaving the degree with two primary tracks alongside an audio and music production option. Dean Brian Vernon and department chair Dr. Laurel Larson told the committee the move reduces redundant courses, may lower instructional costs and adds a pedagogy component and an arts entrepreneurship course.

\"We're going from 4 options down to 2, and it does save money,\" Dean Brian Vernon said, adding the restructure should make the degree more accessible to students who want a practical career in performance rather than a conservatory emphasis.

Dr. Laurel Larson described a new pedagogy requirement for performance students: \"Pretty much every freelance musician teaches. It's just a part of the lifestyle. Right? We all teach private lessons.\" Larson said the department also added an arts entrepreneurship course to teach marketing and business skills.

Western told the committee it currently has nearly 80 students in the music program and expects the reconfigured degree to stabilize or boost enrollments. The committee moved the modification forward to the full board for final action.

The item passed by voice vote in committee and will appear on the full Board of Regents docket for final approval.","The ASA committee recommended Western Connecticut State University's restructured Bachelor of Music (performance)—reducing options from four to two, adding a pedagogy requirement and an entrepreneurship component—be forwarded to the full Board of Regents.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":81,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6613143,"Committee approves program changes, minutes and discontinuation; several items move to full board",1568,77405,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2876761-04d7581a31711e0c98e43341b8f95853&start=77&end=1646","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2876761-04d7581a31711e0c98e43341b8f95853/thumbnail_77405.jpg","/articles/6613143/Connecticut/Committee-approves-program-changes-minutes-and-discontinuation-several-items-move-to-full-board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6613143-ef8034834c33fb89a6b762780de3d862/orig.mp4?Expires=1770627728&Signature=MfV85Ll0backBJrc8QRS2oaXHN~94418xcuGbR2o5luJV3-t1-YMabcJ~LG7KHK-DkErIaOI4r--65S1yrkx3KugBjszSTzDZoBjl5GYIbvrNXSxqW0FWlTUzuYD4EiBxy6aGFV-VVoolAY2qWfx11ORjeMvYUo1mYQonCeBV~n~TH1YscLg~AYrKfmKUEurSUNMtHy6Uin75PDHv~1kUXQB3M9V9fzwf6lStnQWXQX6LOnA8ySfjMcIPTKgwHKMH~4ufD4OCyhjgV0z~ostCf4PVFfpl9MPE0BY9KhRKwV6LyaKNQiZ9C~sL0PRHHvh0RdcQCIepq-vck9drjuq1A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Regents Committee on Academic and Student Affairs approved the minutes from its March meeting and voted to advance several program changes and a program discontinuation to the full Board of Regents.

The committee approved the minutes from 03/07/2025 without recorded opposition. It voted to recommend forwarding Western Connecticut State University's modification to its Bachelor of Music performance (item 4B1) to the full board. The committee also approved a modification to the Master of Science in Biological Sciences (item 3B1) and recommended discontinuation of Southern Connecticut State University's Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology (item 6B1). Additional program name changes and certificate modifications were approved or noted as below-threshold items that do not require committee votes.

The approvals were mostly procedural and carried with voice votes during the meeting. For items forwarded to the full Board of Regents, committees indicated staff and campus follow-up as needed before final adoption.

Votes and outcomes recorded during the meeting include:
- Approval of minutes, 03/07/2025 — outcome: approved.
- Western Connecticut State University: modification to Bachelor of Music performance (item 4B1) — outcome: approved; forwarded to full board.
- Master of Science, Biological Sciences (item 3B1) — outcome: approved.
- Southern Connecticut State University: discontinuation, Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology (item 6B1) — outcome: approved; forwarded to full board.
- Multiple below-threshold modifications and new certificates (including entrepreneurship minors and accelerated pathways) were discussed; by policy these did not require a committee vote and were recorded as below-threshold items.

Several regents voiced support for timely review and campus follow-up before full-board consideration. Committee discussion emphasized review of data and alignment with enrollment, program demand and accreditation reporting timelines.","The Board of Regents Committee on Academic and Student Affairs approved minutes and multiple program changes for system campuses, and forwarded several items to the full Board of Regents.","actionData","errors"]

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Provosts, regents raise concerns about federal funding uncertainty and student immigration fears

Committee backs Western Connecticut State reconfiguration of Bachelor of Music performance

Committee approves program changes, minutes and discontinuation; several items move to full board