The University of Toledo has completed the next phase of a comprehensive academic program portfolio review to ensure the University is prioritizing its resources to deliver high-demand and innovative degrees to students.
The prioritization process has been ongoing for several years as a strategic way for UToledo to respond to this challenging time in higher education as colleges contend with a declining population of high school graduates entering college, difficulties retaining current students and rising financial costs of operations.
“While there may be some cost savings, the outcome of this effort is more focused on growth,” Interim Provost and Executive President for Academic Affairs Scott Molitor said. “In reducing low-demand degree programs and their associated courses, we can apply the time and talents of our faculty to develop and deliver innovative and high-demand programs and make UToledo more competitive.”
The Office of the Provost has worked collaboratively with college deans to review the academic portfolio using criteria that includes student and workforce demand, program viability, accreditation requirements, general education requirements, and the potential to deliver the program as a minor or certificate.
The University also looked closely at its areas of strength in STEM-H, which includes science, technology, engineering, mathematics and healthcare, when making decisions on future academic programming.
Several academic programs will suspend admissions beginning with the 2024-25 academic year and prepare to close. Impacted programs include foreign languages, media communication, urban studies, graduate education degrees, industrial engineering and exercise science. UToledo also is reducing the number of specializations in the areas of public health, nursing and pharmaceutical sciences.
Details on the programs impacted during this ongoing process are listed on the Office of the Provost prioritization website.
It is important to note that every student currently enrolled in a program impacted by this prioritization process can complete their degree without disruption. The University is committed to the teachout process; however, no new students will be admitted into these programs.
The academic program prioritization process is ongoing. Last academic year UToledo removed a number of inactive programs from its academic portfolio. The University will continue to evaluate its program offerings and will add or reduce programs as appropriate in the years ahead.
