Guiding Principles
The Program Review process is based on these guiding principles:
- Program Review is intended to support informed decisions—not to create additional reporting.
- The Program Effectiveness Scorecard identifies where leadership attention is needed; it informs but does not replace professional judgment.
- Programs are expected to engage in honest reflection, informed discussion, and evidence-based decision making.
- The level of review and administrative coaching/support should be proportional to program performance on shared student success metrics.
- Leadership conversations—not written reports—are the primary mechanism for improving programs.
- The success of Program Review will ultimately be measured by improvements in student outcomes and program quality.
Purpose
The purpose of the Program Review process is to:
- Use program-level evidence, academic expertise, and professional judgment to identify opportunities, address challenges, and determine what support or action may be needed.
- Create a three‐year program plan that facilitates continuous improvement of each program.
- Ensure that external accreditation requirements are met.
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