Apr Orientation2010 11
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Academic Program Review (APR) is a periodic internal review process of all degree programs and non-degree entities at Ferris State University. It is required for reaccreditation and ensures programs align with the university's mission and are up to date. Programs are reviewed on a six-year cycle through self-studies by Program Review Panels, which are then reviewed by the Academic Program Review Council who makes recommendations for programs. The APR process provides guidelines and resources to help programs complete comprehensive self-studies and reviews for continuous improvement.
Apr Orientation2010 11
- 1. Presenter: Douglas Haneline, Ph.D. APRC Chair Academic Program Review at Ferris: An Orientation 11/23/09 Academic Program Review Orientation 2010-11
- 2. What is Academic Program Review? APR is a periodic and internal review process of all degree programs and non-degree entities, including (e.g.) academic minors, General Education, and pre-professional programs. 11/23/09 Academic Program Review Orientation 2010-11
- 3. Why does the University have APR? APR is required by the Higher Learning Commission for reaccreditation. APR provides an orderly method for the University to regularly review its academic offerings for currency, alignment with the University’s mission statement, and other criteria. APR is necessary for any institution with a dynamic curriculum. 11/23/09 Academic Program Review Orientation 2010-11
- 4. What offerings go through APR? Degree programs Academic minors and certificates Non-degree entities such as General Education, the Business Core, and FSUS 11/23/09 Academic Program Review Orientation 2010-11
- 5. How does APR work? Programs are reviewed on a six-year cycle. Program Review Panels (PRPs) conduct a self-study. The self-study is reviewed by the Academic Program Review Council (APRC). APRC makes recommendations regarding the program to the Academic Senate. The Senate makes recommendations to the University administration, which acts on them. 11/23/09 Academic Program Review Orientation 2010-11
- 6. What is APRC? APRC is an eleven-member Council of the Academic Senate. Members are appointed from the eight colleges (CPTS is not represented at this time), and from among the FLITE librarians. Two members serve at-large. The Chair of APRC is appointed annually. 11/23/09 Academic Program Review Orientation 2010-11
- 7. What are APRC’s rating categories? Relationship to FSU Mission Program Visibility and Distinctiveness Program Value Enrollment Characteristics, Quality, and Employability of Students Quality of Curriculum and Instruction Composition and Quality of the Faculty 11/23/09 Academic Program Review Orientation 2010-11
- 8. What ratings are assigned by APRC? Continue the program Continue the program with enhancement Continue the program with reporting Continue the program with redirection Continue the program with reduction Discontinue the program 11/23/09 Academic Program Review Orientation 2010-11
- 9. What needs to be done to start the process? Create a Program Review Panel (PRP) Prepare a budget for the review Prepare an evaluation plan Submit these documents to the APRC Chair by 10/9/09 The APRC Chair approves the panel and plan; Associate VP Don Flickinger approves the budget. 11/23/09 Academic Program Review Orientation 2010-11
- 10. What forms the basis of the APR self-study? Surveys—of graduates, employers, graduating and continuing students, faculty, advisory committees Analysis of the labor market Evaluation of facilities and equipment Evaluation of the curriculum The self study is prepared following guidelines in the Guide for Participants 11/23/09 Academic Program Review Orientation 2010-11
- 11. Who are PRP members? Faculty compose the majority of a PRP. The program coordinator or the department head sits on the panel. A faculty member from outside the college sits on the panel. An individual with a special interest in the program sits on the panel. 11/23/09 Academic Program Review Orientation 2010-11
- 12. How is administrative input provided? The Dean and the Department Head prepare analyses that become part of the report. 11/23/09 Academic Program Review Orientation 2010-11
- 13. What resources and help are available to PRPs? The APRC Chair receives reassigned time throughout the calendar year to manage the process. The administrative liaison to APR is Associate Vice President Don Flickinger. Demographic and assessment information is available from Institutional Studies and via TracDat. 11/23/09 Academic Program Review Orientation 2010-11
- 14. When is the self-study due? A rough draft is due to the APRC Chair on 6/14/10. The final version on 8/13/10. 11/23/09 Academic Program Review Orientation 2010-11
- 15. How can I find out more information on the APR process? The best source for information is the APRC website: http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/administration/academicaffairs/vpoffice/senate/progreviewcounc/ 11/23/09 Academic Program Review Orientation 2010-11
- 16. What’s new with APR? The current cycle (09-10) is the last that requires multiple paper submissions. Starting with the 10-11 cycle, panels will submit one paper copy and an electronic version to the APRC Chair. The self-study will be placed on FerrisConnect with access for APRC members. The Guide for Participants is being updated to reflect process innovations. 11/23/09 Academic Program Review Orientation 2010-11
- 17. Questions and Comments 11/23/09 Academic Program Review Orientation 2010-11