Updated on Monday, May 5 at 10:06 a.m.
Students and faculty at Kennesaw State University, Georgia’s third largest university, are condemning a decision to deactivate majors in philosophy, Black studies and technical communication based on enrollment and degree output, saying administrators have flouted official procedures for cutting programs.
KSU Assistant Vice President of Strategic Communication Tammy DeMel called the three majors “low-producing” in a statement to WABE, adding that the university would still implement a “two-year teach-out plan” so that currently enrolled students can complete their programs. In addition, faculty and staff would retain their positions to continue offering minors, general education courses and electives.
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