Occasionally, there may arise a need to discontinue a program of study. This need may arise for the following reasons: The program of study has become obsolete or irrelevant, either academically or professionally; Student demand for the program of study does not justify its continuation; and Major concerns in relation to the quality of the program of study, identified over time have not been adequately addressed. The decision to discontinue a program of study may only be taken by the academic committee. Where a staff member wishes to discontinue a program of study, a written suggestion should be submitted to the academic committee setting out the reasons for the recommendations and indicating any necessary arrangements to protect the status and choice of existing and potential students. The academic committee may itself initiate consideration of the discontinuation of a program. It may consider such proposals following consultation with the relevant faculty members.