Community college eliminates 32 programs as 18 students finish credentials through teach-out

Butler County Community College⁠ is eliminating 32 credit programs.

Trustees unanimously approved motions to formally discontinue the programs — 19 led to associate’s degrees and 13 to certificates, during a board meeting on October 21, following an academic portfolio review and program analysis.

The 18 students who are enrolled in five of the programs can complete their credentials through teach-out plans, BC3 said. Teach-out plans that allow students to finish their credentials have been developed for those enrolled in the discontinued programs. BC3 advisers have contacted those students.