903.01: Instructional Program Review

Program reviews are conducted on a rotating basis which ensures each program is reviewed at least once every five years. 

For career and technical programs, Program Directors and relevant faculty members complete the review.  Each program director completes the Comprehensive Program Review to provide in-depth information including, but not limited to, program description, program background, curriculum design, faculty needs, program costs (including equipment and facilities), occupational demand and median pay, student job placement, as well as strengths and weaknesses of the program. The review concludes with an action plan for each program.

The general education/academic transfer program (AA/AS) review is conducted in much the same way as career and technical education programs outlined above. However, the charge for this responsibility in AA/AS program reviews falls to the General Education Assessment Subcommittee. This committee includes representatives from each of the College’s divisions which deliver general education courses.

The final Comprehensive Program Review is submitted to the Dean of Instruction for review and final program viability determination. The Dean of Instruction presents his findings to the President’s Council and notifies the program/division director with the final program determination. Any follow up recommendations or action plans required by the program/division director are due to the Dean of Instruction within six months of the final notification.