What do you want to know about the experience of students in your program?
Below are some common questions that can help guide conversations about assessment
and program review.
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- How well does the program’s mission align with the institution’s mission and strategic goals?
- Is the program’s purpose still relevant given changes in the field or student needs?
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- Does the curriculum align with current disciplinary standards and industry expectations?
- Are courses sequenced effectively to support learning progression?
- How well does the curriculum support achievement of the program’s learning outcomes?
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- Are students achieving the intended learning outcomes?
- How are learning outcomes assessed, and what do the results show?
- How are assessment results used to improve instruction or curriculum?
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- What are the enrollment trends over the past 5–10 years?
- What are the demographics of the student population, and are there any disparities in success rates?
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- What are the program’s retention, graduation, and job placement rates?
- What factors contribute to student success or attrition in the program?
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- Does the program have sufficient and appropriately qualified faculty?
- Are there adequate facilities, technology, and support services?
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- What do alumni say about how well the program prepared them?
- Are employers satisfied with the skills and knowledge of program graduates?
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- What changes have been made in the past review cycle, and what were the outcomes?
- What opportunities exist for innovation or enhancement of the program?