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The University of Utah has proposed discontinuing certain academic programs in response to House Bill 265, which aims for strategic reinvestment in higher education. This decision follows a data-informed analysis of programs with low enrollment and aims to support current students with transition plans. The process emphasizes transparency and shared governance among university stakeholders.

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U. Academic Leadership Memo

The University of Utah has proposed discontinuing certain academic programs in response to House Bill 265, which aims for strategic reinvestment in higher education. This decision follows a data-informed analysis of programs with low enrollment and aims to support current students with transition plans. The process emphasizes transparency and shared governance among university stakeholders.

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THEU

UNIVERSITY
Mitzi M. Montoya
OF UTAH
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
201 Presidents Circle, Room 205 • Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-9007 · 801-581-5057

TO: Members of the Undergraduate Council


Members of the Graduate Council
Executive Committee of the Academic Senate
Council of Academic Deans
University Board of Trustees

FROM: Mitzi Montoya, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provostl.
Darryl Butt, Chair of the Graduate Council, Dean of the Graduate Schab!
T. Chase Hagood, Chair of the Undergraduate Council, Vice Provost for Studen
Erin Mason, University Registrar

DATE: July 9, 2025

RE: Academic Program Discontinuations in Response to HB 265: Higher Education Strategic


Reinvestment

In alignment with our shared commitment to academic excellence, institutional sustainability, and
student success, the University has submitted a draft proposal to the Utah System of Higher Education
{USHE) identifying a portfolio of academic programs recommended for discontinuation. This action is
taken in accordance with House Bill 265: Higher Education Strategic Reinvestment, passed during the
2025 General Session of the Utah Legislature. In response, the University conducted a data-informed
analysis of academic programs-beginning with those that have had little to no recent enrollment or
degree conferrals.

Based on this review, we are moving forward with the discontinuation of the academic programs listed in
the attached document.

These decisions reflect careful consideration and consultation with College/School and Departmental
leadership. We are committed to ensuring that currently enrolled students in these programs are
supported with clear, timely pathways to degree completion (e.g., "teach out plans") or transition to
academically appropriate alternatives.

We recognize the weight of these decisions and the importance of shared governance in managing this
process with transparency and integrity. Thank you for your continued partnership in advancing the
mission of the University and supporting a bold, student-centered approach to academic reinvestment.

Please reach out with any questions or concerns as we move forward.

CC: Paul Kohn, Laura Marks, Anthony Jones, Katrina Green, Karen Paisley, Wendy Hobson-Rohrer, and the
Meeting of the Associate Deans.

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