June 2nd Academic Affairs

The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) Academic Affairs meeting held on June 2, 2026, focused primarily on academic program approvals and policy updates. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of new degree programs such as a Bachelor of Science in Robotics and Autonomous Systems at Kansas State University, a Master of Science in Marketing Science, and a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education at Pittsburg State University. The board also approved a certificate of approval for Southern California University of Health Sciences to offer online degree programs to Kansas students. Additionally, the board acted on a policy to award post-secondary credit for ACT WorkKeys credentials, facilitating credit transfer and degree attainment. Discussions included data on reverse transfer degree awards and institutional collaborations to improve student credentialing. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but the meeting included budget considerations related to program development grants and tuition structuring for new academic offerings.