Oklahoma Regents Review Three-Year Degree Programs to Address Workforce Needs
The latest in this situation
- Mary Fallin appointed Ann Holloway to serve as a regent for the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.
- A policy initiative was implemented to help Oklahoma better understand its workforce needs.
- Multiple Oklahoma institutions, including OU, OSU, and Rogers State, approved reduced-credit bachelor's degree programs.
- Rogers State University received approval from the State Regents for a new degree program.
How it started
What happened
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education was charged by the legislature and Governor Kevin Stitt to study the feasibility of state institutions offering three-year bachelor’s degrees. The University of Oklahoma is currently reviewing proposed three-year degree programs as part of this effort.
From kgou.org
Why it matters
The review is informed by the Strada Education Foundation, which reported that only 24% of Oklahoma's workforce attained a bachelor’s degree, a figure ten points lower than the national average. The Foundation noted that highly educated populations help create and sustain economic growth.
From kgou.org
Who's involved
- Oklahoma State Regents for Higher EducationThe governmental agency tasked with studying the feasibility of new degree programs.
- University of OklahomaA university reviewing proposed three-year degree programs.
- OklahomaThe state whose workforce trends are informing the policy review.
- Strada Education FoundationThe non-profit foundation providing data on Oklahoma's workforce attainment.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- OklahomaSpeculative
Oklahoma could see changes in workforce supply and economic growth if degree attainment increases across the state.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Mary Fallin appointed Ann Holloway to serve as a regent for the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.Sub-event
- A policy initiative was implemented to help Oklahoma better understand its workforce needs.Sub-event
- University of Oklahoma's strategic plan aims to support the regional economy of Southwest Oklahoma.Sub-event
- Multiple Oklahoma institutions, including OU, OSU, and Rogers State, approved reduced-credit bachelor's degree programs.Sub-event
- Rogers State University received approval from the State Regents for a new degree program.Sub-event
Regents tasked to study feasibility of degree programs based on workforce trends.1 source
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The entities involved
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Oklahoma
state of the United States of America
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University of Oklahoma
public research university in Norman, Oklahoma, United States
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Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
Higher education governmental agency in Oklahoma, United States
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