Administrative Program Review

Effective program review helps improve the quality of programs and services, thereby enhancing the student experience. Program reviews flow into and inform annual planning and budgeting.

Administrative program review at LCC is a self-study cycle and improvements are identified by the people doing the work. Roles and responsibilities are flexible. Reviews may be led by an individual, team, or manager (reviewers). 

In year 1, reviewers study the unit, gather feedback, create a future vision and recommendations for changes, and document their work in the self-study report. During years 2-4, implementation of the chosen action and regular check-ins through annual planning ensure the work stays on track. At the end of year 4, recommended changes are evaluated to see if they are effective and an update is made through annual planning. Reviews are repeated every four years. The diagram below illustrates the cycle.

 

This diagram shows a four-year cycle. Year 1 includes the self-study report and recommendations. Year 2 includes implementation of the actions, a review of the goals, and an annual update. Year 3 activities are the same as year 2. Year 4 activities include assessing the effectiveness of the implemented actions and an annual update.

Below are resources and further information. For assistance, contact your coach, Tammie Stark, starkt@lanecc.edu.