Program Discontinuance Clarifications

Dear students and colleagues,

In response to a number of inquiries, we want to clarify that the Program Discontinuance request for the Undergraduate Certificate in Holocaust and Genocide Studies (Jewish Studies) has been brought to the Academic Policies and Procedures committee by the Jewish Studies Program (CLAS) in accordance with USRR Article VIII on Program Discontinuance. As we understand, the program moved forward with this request due to low enrollments in the certificate, in order to maximize enrollments in their other major and minor degrees.

In addition to the hearing information, we have now uploaded the formal discontinuance request on our website, if you would like additional information.

In keeping with the University Senate Rules and Regulations we are holding a public hearing to receive input from community members before finalizing the committee decision. The information for the public hearing follows below, and the hearing will also be livestreamed:

Topic: Program Discontinuance Hearing

Time: Sep 28, 2022 02:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada

https://kansas.zoom.us/j/96449198538

Meeting ID: 964 4919 8538

Passcode: 467702

Please note that those who submit a written brief in advance will be recognized to speak at the hearings. Written statements should be sent to AP&P Committee, govern@ku.edu, no later than Friday, Sept. 23. The committee will also provide time for those who wish to speak at the hearing.

As always, if you have questions, please do not hesitate to email govern@ku.edu.

Thank you for your time and consideration,

Ani Kokobobo, University Senate President