College leaders report on consolidation costs, staffing, and student progress

The Board of Regents submits yearly reports on the consolidation of regional community and technical colleges into Connecticut State Community College. Reports cover student progress and enrollment, staffing, costs, administrative services, and the effects of consolidation on students and colleges. Reports go to legislative committees responsible for higher education, employment advancement, and government oversight. The first report is due by August 1, 2026. Reports continue annually through July 1, 2030.

The chancellor compares staffing in listed administrative jobs across the colleges and their offices. The comparison covers the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system office, the Connecticut State Community College central office, and campuses of the regional and technical community colleges. The report compares full-time and part-time staff in 13 administrative functions, including student affairs, finance, technology, and human resources. The report is due by December 31, 2026, and compares staffing on June 30, 2026, June 30, 2019, and June 30, 2011.

The commission submits the higher education plan and reports on progress toward its goals. The commission reports to the governor and legislative committees responsible for higher education, education, commerce, labor, appropriations, state agency budgets, and government oversight. The plan includes goals and benchmarks for 2026 and 2030 and may recommend legislation and funding. The commission may suggest changes to the goals. The plan was due by December 1, 2025, with a copy due to the government oversight committee by July 1, 2026. Progress reports begin by January 1, 2027, and continue annually.