The theater programs page on St. Ambroses website still listed two majors theater, and secondary speech and theater teaching and a theater minor as of Tuesday. It also provides other details about the program.

The petition was started by Erika Seabloom, an SAU senior and a speech and theater teaching major.

She said she and other majors were notified of the possible change by the university when it asked for their input as part of its review.

Seabloom said she provided her own input, as well as a link to the petition and quotes from people who signed it.

The hope of the effort is to inform the university of a theater degrees impacts that may not be quantifiable by dollar amounts or figures.

Graduates from the program have a good reputation among employers, Seabloom said. Such a change would deny future and prospective students of a degree that produces respected and decorated alumni.

Seabloom also used herself as an example the theater program led her to choose St. Ambrose.

Theater is my passion, she said. It is my future career.

St. Ambrose University's Associate professor and Biology Chair Neil Aschliman teaches his morning class Human Anatomy and Physiology, in Davenport.

Students listen and take notes during A class at St. Ambrose University earlier this month. The university reports 11 students have tested positive for COVID-19.

St. Ambrose University Associate Professor and Biology Chair Neil Aschliman teaches his morning class Human Anatomy and Physiology on Monday.

St. Ambrose University's Associate professor and Biology Chair, Neil Aschliman teaches his morning class Human Anatomy and Physiology, in Davenport, August 31, 2020.

Students listen and take notes during St. Ambrose University's Associate professor Neil Aschliman class Human Anatomy and physiology, in Davenport, August 31, 2020.

St. Ambrose University's Associate professor and Biology Chair, Neil Aschliman teaches his morning class Human Anatomy and Physiology, in Davenport, August 31, 2020.

Students listen and take notes during St. Ambrose University's associate professor Neil Aschliman's class Human Anatomy and Physiology Monday.

St. Ambrose University's Associate professor and Biology Chair, Neil Aschliman teaches his morning class Human Anatomy and Physiology, in Davenport, August 31, 2020.

St. Ambrose University's Associate professor and Biology Chair, Neil Aschliman teaches his morning class Human Anatomy and Physiology, in Davenport, August 31, 2020.

St. Ambrose University's Associate professor and Biology Chair Neil Aschliman teaches his morning class Human Anatomy and Physiology, in Davenport.

Students listen and take notes during A class at St. Ambrose University earlier this month. The university reports 11 students have tested positive for COVID-19.

St. Ambrose University Associate Professor and Biology Chair Neil Aschliman teaches his morning class Human Anatomy and Physiology on Monday.

St. Ambrose University's Associate professor and Biology Chair, Neil Aschliman teaches his morning class Human Anatomy and Physiology, in Davenport, August 31, 2020.

Students listen and take notes during St. Ambrose University's Associate professor Neil Aschliman class Human Anatomy and physiology, in Davenport, August 31, 2020.

St. Ambrose University's Associate professor and Biology Chair, Neil Aschliman teaches his morning class Human Anatomy and Physiology, in Davenport, August 31, 2020.

Students listen and take notes during St. Ambrose University's associate professor Neil Aschliman's class Human Anatomy and Physiology Monday.

St. Ambrose University's Associate professor and Biology Chair, Neil Aschliman teaches his morning class Human Anatomy and Physiology, in Davenport, August 31, 2020.

St. Ambrose University's Associate professor and Biology Chair, Neil Aschliman teaches his morning class Human Anatomy and Physiology, in Davenport, August 31, 2020.

Standing next to the grotto outside from her office, Sister Joan Lescinski, President and Professor of English at St. Ambrose University is retiring.

Sister Joan Lescinski, President and Professor of English at St. Ambrose University is retiring.

Sister Joan Lescinski, President and Professor of English at St. Ambrose University is retiring.

Sister Joan Lescinski, President and Professor of English at St. Ambrose University is retiring.

Sister Joan Lescinski, President and Professor of English at St. Ambrose University is retiring.

Sister Joan Lescinski, President and Professor of English at St. Ambrose University is retiring.

Sister Joan Lescinski, President and Professor of English at St. Ambrose University with a wall of inspirations and memories in her office is retiring.

Standing next to the grotto outside from her office, Sister Joan Lescinski, President and Professor of English at St. Ambrose University is retiring.

Sister Joan Lescinski, President and Professor of English at St. Ambrose University is retiring.

Sister Joan Lescinski, President and Professor of English at St. Ambrose University is retiring.

Sister Joan Lescinski, President and Professor of English at St. Ambrose University is retiring.

Sister Joan Lescinski, President and Professor of English at St. Ambrose University is retiring.

Sister Joan Lescinski, President and Professor of English at St. Ambrose University is retiring.

Sister Joan Lescinski, President and Professor of English at St. Ambrose University with a wall of inspirations and memories in her office is retiring.

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