Oklahoma Regents Review Degree Programs to Address Workforce Trends
What happened
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education were tasked with studying the feasibility of state institutions offering three-year bachelor’s degrees based on current workforce trends. As a result, multiple Oklahoma institutions, including University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, and Rogers State University, have approved reduced-credit bachelor's degree programs. Rogers State University specifically received approval for a new degree program.
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Why it matters
A study cited by the Regents noted that only 24% of Oklahoma's workforce attained a bachelor’s degree, which is ten points below the national average. The Regents' review is intended to inform state economic policy by addressing the need to expand the college-educated workforce.
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Who's involved
- Oklahoma State Regents for Higher EducationGoverning body responsible for regulating and approving educational programs for state institutions.
- University of OklahomaUniversity reviewing proposed three-year degree programs as part of the state's educational strategy.
- Rogers State UniversityPublic university that received approval from the Regents for a new degree program.
- Strada Education FoundationNonprofit corporation whose research informed the Regents' mandate regarding workforce statistics.
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.
- University of OklahomaSpeculative
The University of Oklahoma might adjust its academic offerings, which could affect student enrollment and institutional revenue.
- Oklahoma State Regents for Higher EducationSpeculative
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education could influence state funding and regulation of higher education programs.
- OklahomaSpeculative
The state of Oklahoma might see increased local job supply and tax base as educational offerings align with workforce demands.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- 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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