Academic Program Review
The academic program review comprises one of the instruments regularly used to evaluate and advance 911±¬ÁÏÍøºìÁì½í’s effectiveness. Both fully established and newly developed programs engage in this process.
Every established academic program at the University undergoes a thorough review every four to seven years, depending on the program, its college, and — if applicable — its schedule with its specialized accrediting body. Programs with specialized accreditation write an evaluative, evidence-based response following their reaccreditation review. Programs without specialized accreditation write an evaluative, evidence-based self-study and get feedback from an external reviewer.
The goals of reviewing an academic program include: (a) aligning the program’s student learning outcomes and strategic plan together and with the University strategic plan; (b) evaluating the program’s process in assessing student learning and applying assessment results to improve student learning; and (c) appraising its curriculum, faculty, professional support staff, pedagogical and financial resources, and internal and external demand to meet its objectives.