# Episode #31: When to Cut Academic Programs

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Published: 2025-09-25T19:25:53+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, I talk about recent policy changes at Indiana University regarding the viability of programs. Recent legislation requires state schools to reform or cut low enrollment degree programs. This raises a broader question about when you can cut an academic program. If you’ve ever wondered what I think about when you cut programs, then this is one you should check out. +++++++ Buy these books! Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free) Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad students The history of Black Studies Obama and the antiwar movement A Social Theory book you will enjoy reading Intro Sociology for $1 per chapter Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe

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