This free search tool enables you to quickly search program and training opportunities available from the 32 Kansas public higher education institutions. The database includes information submitted by the state's public higher education institutions, which may not include all programs offered in all locations (including online or satellite campuses).
If you cannot find a specific program at an institution using this search tool, please contact the institution(s) directly to learn more about educational opportunities available in your area.
Click here to review a PDF overview which outlines how to perform both a basic and advanced search using this tool, modify the display order, and how to download and print search results.
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Kansas Statute 74-3202d established performance-based funding for technical colleges, community colleges, state universities and Washburn University. Each institution’s receipt of new state funds is contingent upon meeting goals outlined in its Performance Agreement. Institutions submit a Performance Agreement for Board approval once every three years and performance is evaluated annually.
Performance Agreement Documents - New System (AY 2024 - AY 2026)
- Building a Future
- Performance Funding Timeline (pdf)
- Performance Agreement AY 2024-2026 (pdf)
- Performance Agreement Guidelines & Procedures (pdf)
Guidance on Academic Degree Maps
- Academic Degree Maps (pdf)
- General Education Coding for Academic Degree Maps (pdf) (for universities and community colleges only)
Performance Agreement Documents - Old System (Performance through AY 2022)
- Performance Agreement and Reporting Calendar (pdf)
- Memorandum of Agreement (doc)
- Bridge Performance Agreements AY 2020-2022 (pdf) - Originally approved March 18, 2020, with an update to extend through AY 2022 approved May 19, 2021 (pdf)
PERFORMANCE REPORTS
To be eligible for new state funds all technical colleges, community colleges, state universities, Washburn University, and Washburn Institute of Technology annually submit a performance report. Staff reviews the reports and suggests revisions, as needed. The Board Academic Affairs Standing Committee (BAASC) generally reviews performance reports at meetings held between September and December. The full Board typically acts on performance reports at its December or January meeting. Staff will email performance reporting forms to institutions.
Performance Reports - Current System
Performance Reports - Old System
Review the documentation below to submit new programs for approval.
Universities
Policies and procedures for new program approval are found in Chapter II, Section A.7. of the Policy Manual.
New Program Proposals:
- The new form contains all requirements necessary for program approval.
- Access the bachelors and masters New Program Proposal Form (doc).
- Contact
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New Minor Without Major Proposals:
Proposed University Programs:
- Kansas State University - Associate of Applied Science in Food and Feed Manufacturing (pdf)
- University of Kansas - Master of Science in Computational Biology (pdf)
- University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science in Statistics (pdf)
- University of Kansas - Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of General Studies in Intelligence & National Security Studies (pdf)
- Fort Hays State University - Bachelor of Arts in Religious Education & Community Engagement (pdf)
- Emporia State University - Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity (pdf)
- Kansas State University - Reduced-Credit Bachelor of Applied Science in Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (pdf)
- Kansas State University - Bachelor of Science in Diversified Agriculture (pdf)
- Kansas State University - Bachelor of Science in Applied & Interdisciplinary Studies (pdf)
COMMUNITY COLLEGES & TECHNICAL COLLEGES
Policies/procedures for approval of courses and programs are found in Chapter III, Section A of the Policy Manual.
New Technical Program(s) Forms and Documents:
- CA1 New Program Request Form (2025) (doc)
- CA1a Fiscal Summary for New Program Request Form (2020) (doc)
- CA1b Excel in CTE Fee Summary for New Programs Form (2020) (doc)
- CA1c Perkins Eligibility Request Form (2022) (doc)
- CA1d Promise Act Eligibility Request Form (2024) (doc)
- CA5 New Short Term Program Application (2024) (doc)
- 2025-2026 New Program Approval Schedule (pdf)
- New Program Proposals June 5 2025 (pptx)
- Submitting New Program Proposals
Program Modification(s) Forms and Documents:
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Applied Technologies Forms and Documents:
- Guidelines for AAS in Technical Studies Degree (2021) (pdf)
- AAS in Technical Studies Q & A (2021) (pdf)
- CA3 AAS in Applied Technologies (2021) Program Request Form (doc)
Apprenticeship Application
Business and Industry Training Forms and Documents:
- Business and Industry Training Course Approval Form (xls)
- Business and Industry Training Guidelines (doc)
Out of Service Area Instruction Approval:
- Out of Service Area Authorization Request - Institutions (doc)
- Out of Service Area Approval Request - Kansas Board of Regents (doc)
The Office of Academic Affairs has primary responsibility for issues related to policy and activities that further the academic mission of system institutions. Academic Affairs staff assist the Board by operating in three broad areas:
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Governance of state universities: manage the review and approval of university degree programs, academic calendars, and accreditation reports; implement credit for prior learning policy; oversee Qualified Admissions and the student complaint process; administer state grant programs that support teacher education preparation and foster university research.
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Coordination among state universities, community colleges, and technical colleges: manage the systemwide course transfer, reverse transfer, concurrent enrollment, and developmental education initiatives; mange the review and approval of performance agreements/reports.
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Regulation: regulate private and out-of-state institutions seeking to offer education in Kansas; implement the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA).
