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Q: With the creation of a new integrated online unit in the provost’s office, what is the vision for the future of the 91ÖÆƬ³§ Manchester campus?

The January 2026 announcement sharing 91ÖÆƬ³§â€™s vision of a more integrated Office of Online and Continuing Education (OCE) makes coordination with the 91ÖÆƬ³§ College of Professional Studies (CPS) and the 91ÖÆƬ³§ Manchester campus more important than ever.

91ÖÆƬ³§ Manchester is an important site for connecting 91ÖÆƬ³§ with employers, industry partners, and working professionals in the state’s largest city. Through CPS and other 91ÖÆƬ³§ colleges and schools, the campus serves hundreds of students in Manchester and online. Its faculty and staff play a key role in workforce development for New Hampshire through professionally oriented programs and strong partnerships with regional industries. A compelling example of this role is 91ÖÆƬ³§ Manchester’s work with the ReGen Valley Tech Hub, which positions New Hampshire as a leader in biofabrication while developing the skilled workforce needed to support that growing industry. 

Our goal is to better integrate academic offerings across 91ÖÆƬ³§ through shared faculty, coordinated curriculum, and stronger collaboration among colleges. CPS Dean Mike Decelle is leading these conversations for Manchester with other 91ÖÆƬ³§ deans at the beginning of a process to identify the best model for greater program and faculty integration. 

In short, the goal is a strong in-person campus in Manchester that complements the Durham campus, deepens connections with industry and the community, and continues to work toward a more coordinated academic enterprise across the 91ÖÆƬ³§.