Abstract
This article recounts the experience of a speech communication program undergoing a duplication review by the State of Washington’s Council for Postsecondary Education. The review, aimed at identifying potentially unnecessary programs, required institutions to provide extensive data on need, demand, quality, and productivity. The program at Central Washington University, judged vulnerable due to low enrollments and degree conferrals, was recommended for termination despite evidence of quality and relevance. After appeals and hearings, the university trustees deferred closure and eventually voted to continue the program, aided by changes in state oversight agencies. The discussion provides guidance for administrators facing similar reviews, emphasizing the importance of thorough record-keeping, proactive recruitment, and realistic assessments of program strengths and weaknesses. It concludes that duplication reviews are often driven by political and economic pressures rather than educational merit, with small programs particularly at risk.
Recommended Citation
King, Corwin P.
(1988)
"Coding with Duplicate Program Reviews: An Administrator's Guide,"
Association for Communication Administration Bulletin: Vol. 65, Article 13.
Available at:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/aca/vol65/iss1/13
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