Drake University, in Iowa, plans to cut three academic programs after a vote by its board, according to an open letter Monday from President Marty Martin. In March, the private nonprofit’s administration proposed eliminating 13 majors, minors and certificates. But the university’s faculty senate voted in April to cut just three programs, which the board approved. Under the plan, Drake will nix its religion major, East Asian studies minor and graduate certificate program in evidence-based healthcare. Those programs collectively enroll 14 students, who will be allowed to finish their studies at Drake, Martin said.
