Program Review

The academic program review cycle provides a mechanism for faculty and administration to evaluate the effectiveness of their academic programs on a continuous basis. The intent is for the University to evaluate a program’s strengths and weaknesses within the contexts of emerging directions in the discipline and the mission of CSU Channel Islands. This process was initiated by Academic Senate Policy 06-13 guides this directive, and is guided by the Interim Associate Vice President for Academic Programs and Planning. A Canvas site of program review resources is forthcoming in Fall 2020 to provide guidance through the process.

CI Program Review Process, Year 1

• The Associate Vice President for Academic Programs and Planning reviews procedures with programs slated to begin the review process
• Program forms its self-study committee and collects and assembles data for self-study
• Program drafts and finalizes self-study report
• Program submits self-study to the Associate Vice President for Academic Programs and Planning
• Program submits names of potential external reviewers the Associate Vice President for Academic Programs and Planning and Program

CI Program Review Process, Year 2

• External reviewers visit campus and submit written report shortly after visit
• The Provost, the Associate Vice President for Academic Programs and Planning, and the Continuous Improvement Committee review the program’s self-study and external review report to provide input and recommendations
• Program and the Associate Vice President of Academic Programs and Planning meet to identify priorities for the action plan (MOU) for program improvement
• Program submits their final action plan (MOU) for program improvement to the Associate Vice President for Academic Programs and Planning

Academic Affairs Program Review Schedule

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