BJU dropping some academic programs

BJU dropping some academic programs#340980

By 4everfsu - February 21st, 2011, 9:43 am

- February 21st, 2011, 9:43 am #340980

I wonder how many students, staff maybe want to head to LU. Especially those in the aviation related programs.

http://www.bju.edu/news/2011-02-15-acad ... n=RSS-News

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Re: BJU dropping some academic programs#341052

By bravo269er - February 21st, 2011, 8:04 pm

- February 21st, 2011, 8:04 pm #341052

That is alot of programs. I wonder if the university is having financial issues?

Re: BJU dropping some academic programs#341067

By Sly Fox - February 22nd, 2011, 12:01 am

- February 22nd, 2011, 12:01 am #341067

The article seemed to indicate that perhaps it was the rising cost of equipment that is affecting the aviation program. And I suspect the meteoric growth of a similar program a couple states north likely had an impact as well.

Generally speaking, the rest of the majors are not the types of programs that generate alumni who give back to the school.

Much like LU Online for us and Abeka for PCC, BJU's distance education programs are keeping the school in solid shape financially by all indications. But making these changes is a smart move at least from my distant view from Houston.

Re: BJU dropping some academic programs#341114

By bravo269er - February 22nd, 2011, 7:26 pm

- February 22nd, 2011, 7:26 pm #341114

Interesting. It'll be good if it helps the school stay on solid financial footing, and atleast they are letting students finish their current programs.

Re: BJU dropping some academic programs#341175

By belcherboy - February 23rd, 2011, 4:42 pm

- February 23rd, 2011, 4:42 pm #341175

Undergraduate programs to be discontinued include Art Education, Business & Commercial Aviation, Camp Ministries, Electronics and Computer Technology, French, German, Missionary Aviation, Organ Performance, Studio Art with Three-Dimensional Concentration and several associate degree trades programs such as Aircraft Maintenance, Automotive Service, Cosmetology and Residential Construction along with the bachelor’s degree in Business with a trade concentration.

Organ Performance??

Re: BJU dropping some academic programs#341180

By bravo269er - February 23rd, 2011, 8:18 pm

- February 23rd, 2011, 8:18 pm #341180

I didn't notice that. That is funny. I'm pretty sure the pool of people who want to take organ performance is limited. lol.

Re: BJU dropping some academic programs#342005

By rogers3 - March 2nd, 2011, 10:53 am

- March 2nd, 2011, 10:53 am #342005

belcherboy wrote:
...and several associate degree trades programs such ... Automotive Service, Cosmetology and Residential Construction

Let's not add those.

Re: BJU dropping some academic programs#342046

By jbock13 - March 2nd, 2011, 3:40 pm

- March 2nd, 2011, 3:40 pm #342046

I love those who complain about all our rules and the Liberty Way... Bob Jones is even more strict. Way more strict.

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Re: BJU dropping some academic programs#342095

By bravo269er - March 2nd, 2011, 7:37 pm

- March 2nd, 2011, 7:37 pm #342095

People will always find a reason to complain thats why you just ignore them. You can't make everyone happy. All that matters is that your happy, and if the Liberty way is good for you then thats all that matters.