Ogden, UT – Utah’s university and college presidents are facing mounting pressure from lawmakers and state auditors to eliminate underperforming academic programs. Last session, state lawmakers granted these leaders the authority to make unilateral decisions about cutting programs that fail to meet certain standards, particularly those with low enrollment or graduation rates. A recent state audit, released last month, has further accelerated the call for action, urging administrators to act swiftly in order to save taxpayer dollars. The audit singled out programs that have consistently underperformed, highlighting those that attract few students or see low completion rates. It also pointed…
