Program Suspension and Teachout

Process for Requesting Program Suspension

Program suspensions may be considered for a variety of reasons, including declining enrollment, changes in workforce or industry needs, resource constraints, shifts in institutional priorities, poor student outcomes, external factors such as state requirements and replacement with an updated program.  In some cases, a program may be temporarily suspended to allow for curricular revisions or other changes intended to strengthen the program and improve long-term viability. There may also be circumstances that require the institution to suspend a program outside of its typical review processes due to extenuating circumstances. The college is obligated by the state and its accrediting body to provide students in a suspended program a reasonable length of time to complete the program or to communicate with affected students if there is not a reasonable time to complete the program. 

• Work with the Academic Department Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs to determine suspension and teachout steps

• See the procedure for suspending and closing programs (coming in 26/27)