Criteria for Review 2.7

In order to improve program currency and effectiveness, all programs offered by the institution are subject to review, including analyses of the achievement of the program's learning objectives and outcomes. Where appropriate, evidence from external constituencies such as employers and professional societies is included in such reviews.

All academic programs offered at CSU, Chico are subject to periodic review.  This review is organized around commitments to capacity and educational effectiveness. It provides for program mission and goals, describes the processes established to achieve program mission and goals, gathers evidence of progress toward accomplishment of mission and goals and the outcomes of the process and is intended to demonstrate that collected information is used to improve program effectiveness.

Links to Evidence and Related Topics

General Education

• MOU-General Education Programmatic Review
• Executive Memorandum 92-13: Revision to Grading Policy
• The All University Responsibility for Assessment committee (AURA)

Baccalaureate Programs

• Academic Planning and Program Review
• Advisory Committees
• Program accreditation reviews
• Employer surveys

Graduate Programs

• Five year program reviews are required: the Graduate School has performance goals/guidelines for non-accredited programs; accredited programs are reviewed by their accrediting bodies; external reviewers are required by these program review guidelines
• Advisory councils provide external feedback on the quality of some academic programs
• Exit Surveys
• Pass rates for licensure exams
• Job placement rate
• Alumni Evidence of Success report
• Production of publishable papers
• Acceptance of graduate students into Ph.D. programs
• Feedback from internship (reflective assignment) and practicum supervisors (Social Work)