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Optics Technology degree and certificate

Connecticut State Colleges and Universities Board of Regents | State of Connecticut
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Oct 2, 2026
36 days ago
Sector
Education & Training
Detected 36 days agoOct 2

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From the meeting

At its October 2, 2026 meeting, the BOR Academic and Student Affairs Committee reviewed two new CT State Community College programs in Technology Studies: Optics Technology, an Associate of Science and a certificate. The materials said the programs were designed for optics manufacturing, assembly, materials processing, and metrological techniques, with a Spring 2027 start and anticipated Board action on October 15, 2026. The packet also said the equipment and materials would be procured using Perkins grant, college funds, and possible Department of Defense through AmeriCOM support.

Decision state: vote scheduled.

Meeting date
October 2, 2026
Agency
Connecticut State Colleges and Universities Board of Regents | State of Connecticut

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