About the Event:
Jobs for the Future (JFF) and the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) are bringing institutional teams together to continue advancing the development of three-year bachelor’s degree programs across Ohio. Whether your institution is preparing to submit a proposal, actively redesigning a program, or just beginning to explore what a reduced-credit bachelor’s degree could look like, we welcome your participation.
Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: The Conference Center at OCLC, 6600 Kilgour Place, Dublin, Ohio, 43017
Meals: Breakfast snacks and a buffet lunch are included in your registration.
Parking: Free parking is available onsite; no permit required.
Agenda at a Glance:
Welcome and Framing
National Perspective on Three-Year Degrees
Redesign in Practice: Ohio Examples
Individual Reflection and Small-Group Discussion
Lunch
Ohio Guidance and Program Questions
Ithaka S+R Program Identification Framework
Applying the Framework
Peer Consultation and Closing