Academic Program Review

Every seven years, all academic programs undergo a rigorous program review in order to continuously improve. The process consists of: (1) a self-study conducted by program faculty, students, and alumni; (2) a review of the self-study by school and University administrators; (3) external evaluation of the program by expert consultants working as a team; and (4) the formulation of plans which encompass proposed changes and improvements in the curriculum, delivery of instruction or services, and composition of the program. In general, the review focuses on the relationship between the curriculum and the University mission, pedagogy, student outcomes, scholarship, and external imperatives. Indications of student learning and satisfaction, faculty teaching, as well as trends in enrollment, faculty expertise, curriculum currency, scholarship, and institutional support are all important components of this process.