Regents defend review that flags 62 low‑producing programs as they develop performance funding The Regents said a program review identified 41 programs for deletion and 21 for suspension to better align academic offerings with workforce needs; officials said programs are initially flagged by enrollment counts but institutions can request exceptions and present plans to strengthen offerings.

Oklahoma Regents are shaking up higher education by proposing the elimination of 62 low-producing programs to better match workforce needs—what does this mean for your degree?

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Board splits on mental-health renewals; several contracts extended for 30 days for further review The trust took individual votes on mental-health provider renewals. The board approved some renewals, asked for additional budget justification for others and gave three providers 30-day extensions while the program committee reviews financial and scope details.

Escambia Children’s Trust navigates the complexities of mental-health provider renewals, extending contracts for further financial scrutiny and ensuring transparency in funding.

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District Reviews Programs and Seeks Student Feedback for Educational Improvements Education officials plan to collect family feedback for strategic program development.

Urbandale Community School District is launching an initiative to enhance educational support for students, inviting families to share their feedback for a more inclusive learning environment.

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Missouri Southern State University ends associate degree programs pending approval Missouri Southern State University discontinues associate degree programs without board approval.

In a controversial move, Missouri Southern State University has halted all associate degree programs without the necessary board approval, raising questions about governance and student futures.

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Why is DOGE not at all, like not even remotely, similar to the 1990s Program Review in Canada? The Hatter opened his eyes very wide on hearing this; but all he said was, “Why is a raven like a writing-desk?” “Come, we shall have some…

I don't just #write on #Medium; I #read on there, too.

This article, from Jennifer Robson, is a fascinating look at how #DOGE differs, in both philosophy and execution, from the allegedly-similar #Canada #ProgramReview.

Lots of context & thoughtful analysis 🤓

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6/13 Hargreaves claimed "Canada had its own version of DOGE in the 1990s, led by the Liberals. It was called program review. It reigned in spending and eliminated the deficit." Build Canada supporter Brice Scheschuk responded: "We can do it again."
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