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Regents approve UNL multidisciplinary studies degree after tense debate with UNO over duplication
Summary
The board approved a new multidisciplinary studies BA/BS at UNL intended to aid students with 60+ credits to complete degrees; UNO officials warned the similar program at Omaha, established in 1951, could cause market confusion and asked for naming consideration.
The Board of Regents approved establishment of a multidisciplinary studies Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science at the University of Nebraska'Lincoln (Item 11A12) after extended discussion about duplication with a longstanding University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) program.
Chancellor Lee of UNO told the board that UNO has offered a Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies since 1951, serving hundreds of students and awarding more than 200 completions in the last academic year. "I actually appreciate a great intention, but I do believe that that could create a market confusion in explaining to our learners within the state of…
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