Regents defend review that flags 62 low‑producing programs as they develop performance funding

Jan 26, 2026

The Regents said a program review identified 41 programs for deletion and 21 for suspension to better align academic offerings with workforce needs; officials said programs are initially flagged by enrollment counts but institutions can request exceptions and present plans to strengthen offerings.

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Regents leadership told lawmakers their comprehensive review of degree programs produced recommendations to delete 41 low‑producing programs and suspend 21 others, a total of 62 changes designed to better align academic offerings with workforce demand and institutional priorities.

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