BASC approves 2025 performance‑report rubric and systemwide transfer articulations

Board of Regents, Departments, Boards, and Commissions, Organizations, Executive, Kansas

The Board of Regents’ BASC committee approved the Academic Year 2025 performance‑report rubric (five components, 100 points total) and authorized university programs articulated to systemwide transfer associate degrees; minutes from Jan. 15 were also approved by voice vote.

Source: Kansas Board of Regents Academic Affairs January 29, 2025 04:13

HLC lays out review process for reduced‑credit bachelor’s degrees; states may need statute changes

Board of Regents, Departments, Boards, and Commissions, Organizations, Executive, Kansas

Higher Learning Commission officials told the Board of Regents’ BASC committee that reduced‑credit bachelor’s programs (below 120 semester credits) are subject to a new HLC application and review process, that approvals typically take about eight months and a change visit, and that some states may need legislative changes to authorize such degrees for public campuses.

Source: Kansas Board of Regents Academic Affairs January 29, 2025 21:58

Midwest colleges explore reduced credit bachelor's degree amid cybersecurity skills shortage

Board of Regents, Departments, Boards, and Commissions, Organizations, Executive, Kansas

The committee considers a one-year registered apprenticeship for cybersecurity skill development.

Source: Kansas Board of Regents Academic Affairs January 29, 2025 08:29