Academic Degree Program Termination 
In Accordance with Board of Governors Regulation 8.012,
Academic Program Termination and Temporary Suspension of New Enrollments
Institution:	 
Program Name:	
Degree Level(s):	 CIP Code:	
Effective term for termination: 	
First term when no new students will be accepted into the program
Anticipated phase-out term: 	
First term when no student data will be reported for this program
Each university board of trustees has the responsibility and authority to approve termination of degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels with the exception of master’s degree programs in nursing, which must be approved by the Board of Governors in accordance with Board Regulation 8.008. Upon termination of a degree program, the university will submit to the Board of Governors’ office a request for termination prior to the start of the effective term. Upon resolution of any outstanding issues regarding the program’s termination, the change will be added to the State University System Academic Degree Program Inventory, and a letter of notification shall be provided to the institution.

1.  Does the proposed program qualify as a Program of Strategic Emphasis, as described in the Florida Board of Governors 2030 System Strategic Plan, “SUS 30 Extraordinary Impact?”
  Programs of Strategic Emphasis List
☐ 	Yes, it does qualify as a Program of Strategic Emphasis.
☐  No, it does not qualify as a Program of Strategic Emphasis.
Does the program fall under one of the CIP codes listed below that qualifies for the Programs of Strategic Emphasis Waiver? (for baccalaureate programs only)

CIP CODE	CIP TITLE	
11.0101	Computer and Information Sciences	
11.0103	Information Technology	
13.1001	Special Education and Teaching	
13.1202	Elementary Education and Teaching	
14.0801	Civil Engineering	
14.0901	Computer Engineering	
14.1001	Electrical and Electronics Engineering	
14.1901	Mechanical Engineering	
27.0101	Mathematics	
52.0301	Accounting	
52.0801	Finance	
52.1201	Management Information Systems	
☐ Yes.  If yes, students in the program are eligible for the Programs of Strategic Emphasis waiver.  Refer to Board Regulation 7.008.
☐ No 
2.  Was the program identified by Board staff as not meeting the degree productivity threshold on the degree productivity report?
☐ Yes
☐ No 
3.  Will this degree program be offered as a major under a different CIP code?
☐ Yes.  If yes, what will the new CIP be for this major?  CIP ____________
☐ No 
4.  Provide a narrative rationale for the request to terminate the program.
5.  Indicate on which campus(es) the program is being offered and the extent to which the proposed termination has had or will have an impact on enrollment, enrollment planning, and/or the reallocation of resources.
6.  Explain how the university intends to accommodate any students or faculty currently active in the program scheduled to be terminated.  State what steps have been taken to inform students and faculty of the intent to terminate the program.
7.  Provide the date the teach-out plan was submitted to the institution's accreditor.  Include a copy of the notification letter with your submission.
8.  Identify the process for evaluating and mitigating any potential negative impact of the proposed action on the current representation of faculty and students in the program.
9.  If this is a baccalaureate program, explain how and when the Florida College System institutions have been notified of its termination so that students can be notified accordingly.
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Required Signatures

Provost's Signature 	Date

Board of Trustees Chair's Signature					  Date

Date Approved by the Board of Trustees