Academic Program Review
Program review is a data-driven process to help assess the overall quality and operational health of programs. The review process focuses on program quality and program efficiency, and incorporates elements from the Higher Learning Commission and the Ohio Department of Higher Education. Academic program review is meant to ensure that the University of Toledo is providing distinctive, high-quality programs through serious self-reflection on program strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
Academic program review at the University of Toledo is structured as follows:
- All degree programs are reviewed every 6-8 years. Externally accredited programs follow their accreditors format and timeline.
- Faculty leaders of non-externally accredited degree programs prepare and complete a program self-study report.
- External review, including a site visit.
Program Review Resources
- Academic Program Review Manual
- Self-Study Rubric
- Questions for External Reviewers
- Criteria and Process for Selection of External Reviewers
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The scope of academic program review at the University of Toledo includes the following:
- Data Verification
- Identity
- Learning Outcomes and Pedagogy
- Program Planning
- Faculty Workload
- Resources
- Institutional Strategic Goals
- Findings