Program and Institutional Changes and Closures
Introduction
This collection of resources for higher education, created by Husch Blackwell, addresses academic program changes driven by economic pressures. Potential changes range from reducing or discontinuing a single program to closing an institution. The program change guide is designed primarily for officials making the ultimate decisions (such as boards and presidents), while the four checklists (one focused on general planning considerations three others focused on specific types of program change) are intended mostly for people who must implement the changes. Institutions confronting program changes should use these resources to help plan and administer the changes properly, mitigating potential liability risk and protecting the valid interests of students and employees.
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