Indiana law may force regional campuses to cut programs

New Indiana law imposing enrollment quotas on public university programs may force regional campuses to eliminate some degree offerings. This could impact student access and program availability. The new law, part of the state budget, requires programs with low enrollment to seek permission from the Commission for Higher Education to continue. Bachelor's programs must average 15 students over three years to avoid review. Critics fear the quotas will worsen Indiana's already low college degree attainment rate. The law's impact is particularly concerning for regional campuses, which often have smaller class sizes.