Academic Program Review Policy
- Policy Number: KC‐ACA‐3620
- Date Issued: Spring 2018
- Date Revised: N/A
- Last Modified: Aug 17, 2023
- Effective Date: N/A
- Approved By: Provost
- Sponsor(s): Provost
- Responsible Office(s): Provost
Policy Statement
The Academic Program Review (APR) process is intended to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the current status of an academic program (degree, minor or certificate) based on its activities and achievements since its last review and the opportunity for faculty to think strategically regarding the program’s curricular offerings, research/creative activities, service contributions and future direction. Through this process, the program identifies strengths, challenges and areas in need of improvement in its curriculum and instruction; evaluates the quality of its entering students; assesses achievement of the identified student learning outcomes; provides an account of faculty contributions in teaching, research/creative activities and service; evaluates resource availability and needs; and summarizes special features or services provided by the unit. Finally, the APR allows the programs and the academic units, in conjunction with the university, to plan to build on existing strengths, maximize opportunities for growth and address current challenges and areas in need of improvement, linking program review with assessment, planning and budgeting.Reason for Policy
This policy is to support the process of continuous improvement of the quality of the educational programs provided by the academic units. This policy was developed in accordance with UM System expectations for program review expressed in CRR 20.035.A. and the Higher Learning Commission’s Criteria for Accreditation.Who Should Read this Policy?
Faculty, academic administrators and students.Instructions, Procedures and Related Information
The Academic Program Review consists of four phases
- Notification and expectations
- Development and preparation of the self‐study report
- Submission and review
- Recommendations and plan
The Academic Program Review process unfolds across approximately 20 months over two academic years. In general, the first two phases (notification and self‐study preparation) occur in the first year and the last two phases (submission and action planning) occur in the second year. The process includes engagement of faculty for each program under review and dean of the academic unit. All programs will be reviewed on five‐year cycle.
Detailed information, instructions and forms are available on the Five-Year Academic Program Review page.
Contacts
Office of the Provost
Physical location:
Administrative Center Room
5115 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64112
Phone: 816‐235‐1107
Email: provost@umkc.edu