Review of Low Degree Conferring (LDC) Programs

Background:

In October 2023, the Chancellor's Office directed all CSU campuses to initiate a review of degree programs with small numbers of graduates. This consists of two major phases described below.

Phase 1—Fall 2023 Actions

Each year, we are required to update our Campus Academic Master Plan. In addition to this year’s update is a requirement to review a list of low degree-conferring programs identified by the Chancellor's Office. We are also required to identify metrics used to evaluate the programs.

On November 30, 2023, Interim Provost Kim Greer requested input from the campus community on the criteria that will be used in the program review. The following documents are available for review:

  • The Academic Plan Update is the list of LDC programs originally received from the Chancellor's office, with the additional analysis of identifying previously discontinued or suspended programs under the normal review process. Remaining items are identified as requiring action.
  • The Criteria Feedback document contains the feedback received from campus on proposed criteria to be used in review of the LDC programs requiring action. This form contains a