Allen, Yes - Yes - Yes! In addition to this...focus on the "required" number of credits per program. Nothing makes less sense than a 54 credit certificate program and a 108 quarter credit associate's degree. Maybe when the money didn't matter in our business 10 years ago, you could give Program Directors the freedom to create as many courses and credits as they wanted, today that is not rhe case. Many times, an academic operator who has experience in both operations and academic affairs can effectively guide both sides of this equation toward a happy place. 1+1's and "required" credit amounts are two keys to efficiency. Christopher Nickell