Armstrong State, Georgia Southern issue timeline for program consolidation
Georgia (WTGS FOX 28) — Armstrong State University has issued an update on the school’s state-mandated consolidation with Georgia Southern University.
The summary below was posted on the ASU website on Thursday:
Academic Programs Guiding Principles
1) The majority of academic programs offered by both institutions will continue to be offered.
2) We will add new programs consistent with regional needs and the new Georgia Southern’s academic mission. Programs will complement offerings at Savannah State University.
3) Programs currently delivered on a specific campus will continue to be delivered at that campus through at least spring 2022 in order to allow students starting on a particular campus in fall 2017 to remain on that particular campus.
a) A small number of programs could be limited to one campus effective fall 2022 consistent with student demand and community engagement associated with that particular program.
b) Additionally, all USG institutions periodically review academic programs to identify needed revisions, to ensure compliance with accreditation standards, and to select programs that may be terminated.
The statement assured all of those affected that any changes to programs will be in accordance with Board Policy and accreditation standards.
Also, any program terminations would be made only after a “teach-out” period during which students have a period of time to complete their program.
