
Fall
- Draft inquiry questions within the discipline
- Gather data
Winter
- Evaluate, synthesize, and produce draft of the APR report
Spring
- Submit final APR report
- Host external peer review
Academic Program Review is a faculty-led collaboration with administration. This inquiry process provides program faculty, staff, students and Deans an opportunity to assess the strengths and weaknesses of academic programs and plan for improvements. During year 1 of the six-year cycle, the process is organized around a self-study and an external peer review. Six focus questions provide the parameters for the self-study and help organize data collection and frame recommendations for improvements.
The Program Review Committee (PRC), headed by a faculty lead, has access to a dedicated APR coach, an Assessment liaison, and consultations with Institutional Research (IR). See resources below and in the resources page for important information and guidance.
Steps to Begin the APR Process
Key Components of Self Study Inquiry
Examples of Lane Self-Studies
Examples of Other College Self-Studies
Posters Illustrating Lane Self Studies
Video of Christina Howard, PTA Program
Resources
APR Resources and Examples You will find: APR process and context as well as institutional resources, templates, instructions, compensation & forms, curriculum development and examples from other educational institutions.