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Learn how program review ensures academic success and community service alignment. Discover key elements, indicators, resources, and voices supporting the process. Engage in data analysis, goal setting, and reflective practices for program enhancement. Sharpen your program evaluation skills and utilize online resources for a thorough review cycle.
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HARNESSING VOICES OF SUPPORT FOR PROGRAM REVIEW Sheri Barrett, Dir., Assessment, Evaluation and Institutional Outcomes
Primary Goals of Program Review • Ensure that academic programs remain focused on student success and serving the needs of the community; • Enhance the resources and quality of academic programs by assessing program strengths and challenges (Continuous Quality Improvement); • Align academic program needs and campus priorities with the planning and budgeting process; and • Ensure that program priorities are consistent with the college's mission and strategic plan.
Program Review Elements • Data Elements • Student Success • Co-Curricular Mapping • Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes • Curriculum Processes • Revisions • Honors • New Offerings • Faculty Success • Long/Short Term Goal Setting • Ties to KPIs • External Constituency & Significant Trends • Advisory Boards • Specialized Accreditation • Reflection on Data and Trends • Resource Requests (Budgeting)
Vitality Indicators • First Self Assessment by Programs • Demand • Quality • Resource Utilization • Overall Vitality Recommendation • Summary Assessment by Divisional Deans
Early Resources • Handbook – Academic Program Review and Planning Development • Training Options (PDD sessions, One-on-One and departmental training) • Word of Mouth (both good and bad)
Sabbatical Project • Professor Bill Robinson • Chaired the original Task Force for Program Review • Looking for a Sabbatical Project • Came to Assessment office to discuss a project and was steered toward Program Review!
Themes of Videos • How Dean use Program Review • Colleagues Speak • Defining/Promoting Student Success • Setting SMART Goals • Using your Advisory Board • Data Reflection • Final Thoughts
Program Review Web Resources • Along with Videos Additional Resources were added: • Revised Handbook • Templates and Guides • Links to Data • Videos on using Software
Questions Sheri Barrett, EdD Director, Assessment, Evaluation and Institutional Outcomes