Common use of Program Reduction and Discontinuance Clause in Contracts

Program Reduction and Discontinuance. The reduction or discontinuation of a program is a function of the University in its regular review of departments and programs, resource allocation and strategic planning. Program review, enrollment trends or severe financial crisis may prompt program discontinuance. 15.1.1 The University will set up its own procedures for program discontinuance. The current iteration of these procedures is contained in “Degree Program Discontinuance at Eastern Washington University” approved by the Academic Senate on January 28, 2002, and subsequently approved by the Board of Trustees. 15.1.2 The University will make reasonable efforts to plan needed changes in educational programs so as to minimize sudden unexpected shifts of staffing of program units. In meeting changes brought about by shifts in student enrollment or program development, it is frequently necessary to change the faculty allocation to a given department or program unit. Such decisions shall be made by the Chief Academic Officer in consultation with the deans and the department chairs in the units affected. 15.1.3 When the Chief Academic Officer believes that the appropriate balance of faculty within a specific department or among the various departments is so distorted that it cannot be corrected without affecting positions held by probationary and/or tenured faculty, the Chief Academic Officer shall so notify the President, the chair of the Academic Senate and the president of the UFE. Before making this determination, the Chief Academic Officer will consult with the UFE as to whether the correction can/should be delayed or avoided by department reconfiguration or revitalization. 15.1.4 If a program is considered for discontinuance, the existing degree Program Discontinuance Policy approved by the Board of Trustees applies. The final responsibility for institutional action shall rest with the Board of Trustees. 15.1.5 In the event that a program has insufficient students, and discontinuing the program does not require the elimination of tenured or tenured track faculty positions, the program may be eliminated without following the process set out in this Section.

Program Reduction and Discontinuance. The reduction or discontinuation of a program is a function of the University in its regular review of departments and programs, resource allocation and strategic planning. Program review, enrollment trends or severe financial crisis may prompt program discontinuance. 15.1.1 14.1.1 The University will set up its own procedures for program discontinuance. The current iteration of these procedures is contained in “Degree Program Discontinuance at Eastern Washington University” approved by the Academic Senate on January 28, 2002, and subsequently approved by the Board of Trustees. 15.1.2 14.1.2 The University will make reasonable efforts to plan needed changes in educational programs so as to minimize sudden unexpected shifts of staffing of program units. In meeting changes brought about by shifts in student enrollment or program development, it is frequently necessary to change the faculty allocation to a given department or program unit. Such decisions shall be made by the Chief Academic Officer in consultation with the deans and the department chairs in the units affected. 15.1.3 14.1.3 When the Chief Academic Officer believes that the appropriate balance of faculty within a specific department or among the various departments is so distorted that it cannot be corrected without affecting positions held by probationary and/or tenured faculty, the Chief Academic Officer shall so notify the President, the chair of the Academic Senate and the president of the UFE. Before making this determination, the Chief Academic Officer will consult with the UFE as to whether the correction can/should be delayed or avoided by department reconfiguration or revitalization. 15.1.4 14.1.4 If a program is considered for discontinuance, the existing degree Program Discontinuance Policy approved by the Board of Trustees applies. The final responsibility for institutional action shall rest with the Board of Trustees. 15.1.5 14.1.5 In the event that a program has insufficient students, and discontinuing the program does not require the elimination of tenured or tenured track faculty positions, the program may be eliminated without following the process set out in this Section.