February 10, 2012
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Faculty Handbook

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Faculty Handbook

COMMITTEE ON UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM AND

ACADEMIC STANDARDS

Program Review for Ongoing Undergraduate Programs

Objectives

1. To ascertain whether the program is doing what the department originally intended it to do.
2. To ascertain what changes, if any, are desirable in the program.
3. To review the available resources.
4. To conduct a broad view of all academic programs*.
5. To ascertain strengths and weaknesses of the program.
6. To serve as a point of reference for academic planning.
7. To initiate and stimulate ongoing periodic progress of academic program review.

Procedures

The Committee on Undergraduate Curriculum and Academic Standards shall initiate program reviews, as recommended by a department, Committee on Undergraduate Curriculum and Academic Standards, University Senate or any member of the University administration, by requesting the review from the department. These reviews will be submitted, with all other curriculum materials to the University President. Program reviews should be done on a rotating ten (10) year basis. Departments with multiple programs will be asked to “stagger” the reviews. Programs which undergo external review for accreditation may use the external review guidelines in lieu of the program review guidelines outlines below.

Each department should receive the following information, if available, from the appropriate administrative office:

1. Alumni surveys.
2. Senior employment surveys.
3. Departmental “major” statistics.
4. Course enrollment figures for past semesters.
5. Data on student profiles and other similar information.
6. Information regarding applicants who have been admitted to WCSU but did not enroll in the program.
7. Available library holdings.
8. Any similar programs with related services and facilities that are available in the New York, Connecticut or the Massachusetts area.
9. Budgets.
10. Other (specify).

Passed by University Senate: Oct. 17, 1984
Approved by President: Nov. 4, 1984

*All majors and all options with program sheets.

Program Objectives

1. What are the objectives of the program? a.  List any recent changes in the objectives or any anticipated changes b.  Identify specific admissions requirements c.  Attach current program sheet

Students

2. Describe the following: a.  Nature, extent and provision for student advisement b.  Any special services for students (e.g., study space, job placement, etc.) c.  Student Club or organization related to the program. d.  Type of feedback from students regarding curriculum and evaluation

Resources

3. Described the extent and need of the following: a.  Staff b.  Secretarial/clerical assistance c.  Library holdings d.  Instructional media e.  Necessary physical facilities f.  Instructional equipment and supplies g.  Budget

Strengths/Weaknesses

4. List the following: a.  Strengths b.  Weaknesses c.  Any planned changes in the program

Other

5. Provide the following (if applicable): a.  Any additional appropriate information b.  Information from national and/or state guidelines