In compliance with state legislative mandates targeting underperforming academic credentials with low graduation numbers, Kent State University has moved to eliminate or inactivate several low-enrollment undergraduate degree programs. Among the specific majors slated for elimination or phase-out are bachelor's degrees in Africana studies, French, classics, chemistry, earth science, mathematics, physics, and dance, alongside certain specialized education and health program concentrations. The university continually reviews its academic portfolio to streamline institutional resources, match shifting workforce demands, and maintain fiscal efficiency across its regional campus network.