UIW Program Review Questions/Checklist – Academic
Program___________________________________
Dean_____________________________
Name of Reviewer(s): ____________________________________________ Date(s) of Review ______________
Reviewers check:
3—if question answered adequately/more than adequately or directions followed;
2—if on target but more information or analysis needed (in this case please explain what is missing);
1—if question not addressed or misunderstood; NA—not applicable.
Mission
1. Provide the Program Mission statement.
2. Explain how the Program Mission supports the UIW Mission?
3
2
1
NA
Student Engagement
3. How do faculty promote the culture of student engagement in and out of the classroom?
Reference the NSSE Benchmarks.
3
2
1
NA
Program Goals/Outcomes
4. What are the program’s goals/outcomes? Are they prioritized and measurable? Show how
they link to 1) College/school Goals, or 2) UIW Strategic Goals, or 3) Core outcomes in the
VOICE document, or 4) the Guiding Principles/Objectives of Graduate Study.
5. What methods (including national/professional organization standards) are used to assess
achievement of program goals/outcomes?
6. In the last 5 years, what assessments led to what program improvements?
7. For UG programs, update your sample 4-year degree planning guide/ sequence of courses.
3
2
1
NA
Student Learning Outcomes
8. What are the program’s goals for student learning? i.e., “after completing this program,
students will be able to…” For each outcome, describe a method of assessment (direct
and/or indirect) and measurable results. Show how the learning outcomes support the
university Core learning outcomes in the VOICE document.
9. Describe where the courses in your program incorporate any dimensions of Catholic social
teaching, e.g., ethics, social justice, service learning. (to support strategic Goal 3
assessment)
10. How does the program gather alumni data on its graduates? Summarize any results.
11. In the last 5 years, what assessments led to what improvements in student learning?
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2
1
NA
Faculty Resources
12. Provide information on how many full and part-time faculty are in the program (use a chart to
show the last five years). Include information on faculty rank, tenure, and degrees.
13. In the last 5 years, what assessments led to what changes in staffing?
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2
1
NA
Enrollment Trends
14. Graph program enrollment changes in the last 5 years and explain any changes.
15. Explain whether enrollment changes are consistent with changes in our comparison schools.
16. Describe any trends in post-grad opportunities for program grads (jobs, grad school).
3
2
1
NA
Library Resources
17. How do you assess the quality of library resources (technology, data bases, journals, etc.)
available to your program? Give examples of strategies used by faculty to engage the
students with library resources.
18. In the last 5 years, what assessments led to what improvements in library resources?
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2
1
NA
Visioning for the Next Five Years
19. Project program goals/outcomes and student learning outcomes for the next 5 years and
indicate what measures will be used to determine successful achievement.
20. What additional resources will be needed to support achievement?
3
2
1
NA
8/17/12 UIW Assessment Committee