Program Review
SUNY requires that academic program reviews occur every five to seven years. The following resources are useful for the execution of departmental program reviews.
- The Program Review PowerPoint assists departments in the development and implementation of self-studies.
- Information about designing the self-study can be found in the "Guide for the Evaluation of Undergraduate Programs." Appendix D on pages 44-45 includes a Sample Outline for a Program Self-Study at a SUNY State-Operated Campus.
- A self-study timeline for the departmental program review process can be found on pages 23-26 of "Planning, Assessment, and Reporting Guidelines and Resources for Academic and Administrative Divisions." The document also contains a wealth of information ranging from institutional planning at New Paltz to General Education and assessment and includes useful appendices such as a sample curriculum map and examples of direct and indirect assessment. Appendix I provides details of the external reviewer's payment process.
- This Timetable for Program Reviews is excerpted from the document above for easy reference.
- The External Review Checklist includes important steps in the program review process involving external reviewers.
- Initial Outreach Discussion Points with External Program Reviewers provides suggestions for discussion when first contacting external program reviewers.
- Scheduling Information for Chairs and Directors provides step-by-step suggestions for arranging meeting dates and times for program review visits.
- After the external reviewers' report has been received, the department should follow the steps outlined in this Closing the Loop document.
