a. Timetable
Programs are selected to participate in a formal review process roughly once every ten years. Review cycles typically occur at the mid-point of a program’s specialized accreditation term although they can also occur in response to a significant curricular change or concerning trend. Where relevant, programs that do not lead to a degree or that serve an academic support function may also participate in the process. A complete cycle of academic program review takes about seven months. An example schedule:
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January
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Program Review Committee meets with representative from program under review and invites external reviewers
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February-March
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Program under review completes self-study
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April
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Program Review Committee reviews self-study and sends instructions to external reviewers
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May
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External reviewers conduct virtual or in-person visit to validate self-study
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June
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Program Review Committee receives external reviewers’ report and sends summary to the provost
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July
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Provost shares report and summary with leadership team and then asks program chair and dean for response
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