Program Status: Discovery
To increase student persistence, sense of belonging, and graduation rates, the Vice Provost for Student Success has asked for a working group led by faculty to develop a formal meta-major framework for Portland State University, in line with recent recommendations from the National Institute for Student Success (NISS). By grouping related academic programs through meta-majors, we aim to reduce "choice paralysis" for undeclared students, help students find their “right-fit” major early in their academic career, and minimize excess credit hours by aligning early degree requirements in similar majors. Through meta-majors, we also aim to provide students with clear program maps, aligned advising, and connections to people and programs that provide students with initial exploration of broad disciplines and early academic requirements, and continued emphasis on transferable skills associated with world and career readiness