UW-Stevens point plans to cut 13 majors while expanding on programs deemed “high demand career paths”. We learn more about the programs being cut and added. We also talk about how continually changing staff members affects the white house and take a look at a top news story.
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UW-Stevens Point Proposes Liberal Arts Cuts In Favor Of Career-Focused Programs
UW-Stevens Point has proposed eliminating 13 of its majors, including history, philosophy, English, and political science. It hopes to shift resources to programs with “high demand career paths” like finance and chemical engineering. A higher education reporter is with us to talk about how the proposal fits into larger trends at public universities and where the liberal arts fit into a college career.
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What The Revolving Door Of Staff Says About The White House
The White House has already seen it’s share of staff changes, but this week two senior advisers, Hope Hicks and Gary D. Cohn, have announced resignations. According to one NPR report, 43% of the Trump White House’s top-level positions have seen turnover so far. We talk to a political expert about what this might indicate going forward.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Eric Kelderman Guest
- Elaine Kamarck Guest
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