Southern Illinois University Carbondale Programs could face consolidation - Tara Kulash, Daily Egyptian

A state-mandated review of academic programs could mean a consolidation or cuts of programs in the university. The provost’s office put together a committee in the fall semester to complete a review of all academic programs on campus. The review is a state requirement for all public universities in Illinois to complete. The act requires universities to send the report to the Illinois Board of Higher Education on degree programs that have low enrollment, few graduates and high costs. If the state deems it necessary, certain programs could be consolidated or even cut from the university. Provost John Nicklow said the university has always sent in an annual report to the Illinois Board of Higher Education, but this is the first year it’s been a requirement to report on weak programs.