N.J. Admin. Code § 9A:1-2.10 - Academic program review

(a) The Presidents' Council shall review proposals for new academic degree programs that do not exceed the programmatic mission of the institution according to the following standards:

1. Sufficient academic quality as set forth at N.J.A.C. 9A:1-2.11;

2. Sufficient evidence of labor market demand for the program as set forth at N.J.A.C. 9A:1-2.12;

3. Duplication with comparable programs of study in the State as set forth at N.J.A.C. 9A:1-2.13; or

4. Whether the proposed new program will require significant additional State resources as set forth at N.J.A.C. 9A:1-2.14.

(b) If, upon review, the Presidents' Council determines that a program may be of insufficient academic quality, may lack sufficient evidence of labor market demand, may be duplicative of comparable programs of study, or may be unduly expensive, the Presidents' Council shall refer the program to the Secretary for review pursuant to P.L. 2021, c. 27. Any such referral of a program shall:

1. Identify the standard or standards that have not been met;

2. Identify the specific criteria within each standard that have not been met; and

3. Provide a written description of the basis of each determination by the Presidents' Council that a standard or criteria has not been met.

Notes

N.J. Admin. Code § 9A:1-2.10

Adopted by 54 N.J.R. 433(a), effective 3/7/2022