TEA Program & Curriculum Committee, Aug 13th, 2026

The TEA Program & Curriculum Committee of the Kansas Board of Regents met on August 13, 2026, to discuss curriculum classification and strategic goals related to technical education. A key procurement-related topic was the review and recommendation to reclassify certain software courses, such as Adobe InDesign and Illustrator, from tiered to non-tiered status effective academic year 2028, reflecting their broad applicability across disciplines rather than occupational specificity. The committee approved moving this recommendation to the discussion agenda for the next meeting. Additionally, the committee reviewed ongoing goals including adult education funding base expansion, military credit articulation, and operationalizing program performance reviews. There was also discussion about enhancing reporting on student credential completions beyond the existing Excel and CTE list to better capture workforce outcomes. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but budget and funding considerations for technical education programs were a significant focus.