“…A related body of literature traces the sociohistorical emergence of new disciplines and the expansion and decline of academic fields. This literature explores trends toward practical and vocational education (Abbott, 2002; Barringer & Jaquette, 2018; Brint, Riddle, Turk-Bicakci, & Levy, 2005); the rise of interdisciplinary fields (Bachman, 2013; Brint et al, 2009; Feller, 2002; Wood, 2012); shifting core academic programs (e.g., Kraatz & Zajac, 1996, 2001); and academic program closure (e.g., Eckel, 2002). It also describes stability and disciplinary “churn” (i.e., the rapid opening and closing of academic programs; Osley-Thomas, 2020) in higher education.…”