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Committee approves a slate of new degree programs and program changes across CT State
Summary
At the Feb. 14 meeting the committee approved multiple program actions across Connecticut State campuses, including new bachelor's and master's degrees, discontinuations and curriculum modifications. The approvals were unanimous voice votes unless otherwise noted.
The Board Committee on Academic and Student Affairs approved a package of program actions at its Feb. 14 meeting, including new degree programs, degree‑name modifications, and discontinuations across CT State campuses. The committee adopted each item by motion and voice vote; most actions were described and seconded on the record and recorded as approved by the committee.
Key approvals and actions (motions tied to agenda item numbers):
- 4B1: Modification — Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts and Science (modification approved).
- 4B2: Modification — Associate in Science, Liberal Arts and Sciences (modification approved).
- 6B2 (Southern): New program — Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management (approved). Presenters said the program targets both students preparing for entry‑level management roles and licensed practitioners shifting into administrative roles. Dean Larry Brancazio and Dean Bulmer described coursework combining health care operations, insurance and billing, electronic records and business fundamentals; the proposal noted a conservative revenue projection of $500,000 by year three and stated that no new full‑time faculty would be…
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