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Program Viability Study

Program Viability Study. Program Review Red Deer College ACCC Symposium February 2004. Annual Program Review. 2 level review process 1 st level based on annual data collection Student demand (applications) Student enrollment Student satisfaction Program completion rate

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Program Viability Study

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  1. Program Viability Study Program Review Red Deer College ACCC Symposium February 2004

  2. Annual Program Review • 2 level review process • 1st level based on annual data collection • Student demand (applications) • Student enrollment • Student satisfaction • Program completion rate • Employment/Transfer rate • Cost/FLE student • 2nd level when indicators show problem areas • More comprehensive review—customized to program area

  3. Program Review Process • Criteria established through College-wide consultation. • Program Review Advisory Committee: • Faculty, administration, support staff, students • Reports to Senior Administration and Academic Council • Sets criteria, establish process, review data • Makes recommendations to administration, departments, or policy bodies.

  4. Program Viability Study • Extraordinary Review • Based on Program Viability Definition • Program feasibility and program sustainability • Sustainability based on five year horizon • 26 Factors • Assumes quality has been maintained through annual review process

  5. Viability Criteria • Data from annual Level 1 Review • Additional factors including data from departments, program advisory committees, and transfer institutions. • Examples of additional data: • Adequacy of current resource allocation • Future needs for additional resources • Impact on community, students • Employment outlook • Fit with College mission and direction • Cost effectiveness relative to benchmarks

  6. Viability Process • Affirmation of Criteria (committee, consultation) • Establishment of data sources • Questionnaires sent to program departments • Submissions reviewed by Committee and Viability Profile established for each program • Viability Profile shared with departments for feedback • Recommendations sent to Educational Administration team. Program right-sizing, program growth, and program termination.

  7. Viability Process • Senior administration used viability study recommendations to formulate plan. • Each department was informed of the changes that would be required. • Town hall meeting, press release and web posting of entire plan. • Plan was released in context of future direction for the College.

  8. Further Information • Gerry Paradis Dean of Research and Technology Integration Red Deer College gerry.paradis@rdc.ab.ca (403) 342-3295

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