NJ S2932

County college boards of trustees may submit proposals to the New Jersey Presidents' Council to establish baccalaureate degree programs in applied sciences fields experiencing critical labor shortages in their region

Proposals must include program descriptions, facility and resource identification, cost analysis, curriculum details, faculty credentials, accreditation plans, and enrollment projections

The Presidents' Council reviews proposals within 45 days and forwards recommendations to the Secretary of Higher Education, who must issue approval or disapproval within 60 days

County colleges are limited to offering no more than three baccalaureate degree programs in applied sciences under this provision, and programs must receive appropriate accreditation

Seven years after program establishment, county colleges must report to the secretary, Governor, and Legislature on enrollment and completion data, with the secretary recommending whether to continue the program