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Program Review, Assessment, and Accreditation
Program review, assessment, and accreditation are interconnected processes that strengthen the undergraduate experience. Program review provides a comprehensive evaluation of academic programs, assessment focuses on measuring student learning and outcomes, and accreditation ensures programs meet standards of quality and effectiveness.
Together, these processes reinforce one another, driving continuous improvement and highlighting the importance of undergraduate education. By aligning accreditation standards, program review insights, and assessment results, we can enhance educational outcomes and demonstrate the value of undergraduate education. At an R1 university with a unique college system, this work is essential to ensuring undergraduate education is recognized as a cornerstone of institutional excellence alongside our world-class research.
Program Review
Program review is a systematic, holistic evaluation of academic programs that examines their quality, effectiveness, and overall impact to ensure they meet academic standards and serve the needs of students.
Assessment
Assessment is the ongoing process of evaluating student and program learning outcomes. It helps us reflect on our practices, continuously improve, and uphold our commitment to academic quality, access, and equity.
Accreditation
Accreditation is a process of external evaluation that ensures institutions meet established standards of quality and effectiveness. It demonstrates accountability to students, the public, and stakeholders while promoting continuous improvement in academic programs, student outcomes, and institutional practices.