BOULDER, Colo.—University of Colorado-Boulder Chancellor Phil DiStefano is recommending that the school eliminate its standalone journalism degree and transfer tenured faculty members to the graduate school.
The letter by DiStefano to CU President Bruce Benson Monday is part of an effort to develop a new interdisciplinary program that reflects the changes in the media industry. He’s suggesting replacing the current journalism degree with a double major—journalism and another subject—or a major with a certificate or minor in journalism.
A panel is also is recommending a new program for information and communication technology, which would offer interdisciplinary curriculum at undergraduate and graduate levels.
The Boulder Daily Camera reports that the CU regents will discuss the fate of the journalism program in their Feb. 23 meeting.
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Information from: Daily Camera,
