Colleges Should Not Rush To Cut Niche Programs
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America's colleges and universities are facing a difficult test. Many are experiencing declines in enrollment and a pullback in pandemic-era resources, which is forcing them to make tough choices about academic programs they can no longer afford to offer.
In recent months, educational institutions from state flagships like West Virginia University, the University of Connecticut, and smaller private colleges like Bradley University have cut academic programs, eliminating majors including foreign languages, political science, art, economics, and history.
Originally published: March 26, 2024
Author: Michael Schneider
Position: President
Institution: McPherson College
Published by: Newsweek