Program Review Self-Study Template

Watermark Integration: This template aligns with Watermark Planning & Self-Study Program Review module. When preparing your self-study, use the Program Review feature in Watermark to collaborate with your team, manage evidence, and track progress. Smart Connections will automatically pull in your assessment data from previous years.

Program Overview & Mission
Curriculum & Student Learning
Student Success & Achievement
Faculty & Staff
Resources & Facilities
Enrollment & Demand
Assessment & Continuous Improvement
Strengths, Challenges & Opportunities (SWOT)
Action Plan & Goals

Program Information

Program Name:
Degree(s) Offered:
CIP Code:
Department:
College/School:
Program Coordinator:
Review Period:
Previous Review Date:
Specialized Accreditation:

Section 1: Program Overview & Mission

1.1 Program Mission Statement:

1.2 Program History & Development:

Briefly describe the history of the program, major changes since last review, and current status.

1.3 Alignment with University Mission & Strategic Plan:

Explain how the program supports the university's mission and strategic priorities.

1.4 Response to Previous Review Recommendations:

Summarize recommendations from the previous program review and actions taken.

Section 2: Curriculum & Student Learning

SACSCOC Standard 8.2.a: The institution identifies expected outcomes, assesses the extent to which it achieves these outcomes, and provides evidence of seeking improvement based on analysis of the results.

2.1 Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):

List all current program-level SLOs.

2.2 Curriculum Structure:

Describe the curriculum, including required courses, electives, prerequisites, and sequencing. Attach curriculum map.

2.3 Curriculum Changes (Last 5 Years):

Describe significant curriculum changes and the rationale for each.

2.4 General Education Integration:

Explain how the program incorporates and builds upon general education competencies.

2.5 High-Impact Practices:

Describe internships, research experiences, capstones, service-learning, or other high-impact practices.

Section 3: Student Success & Achievement

Data Support: The Office of Institutional Research will provide program-specific data for this section. Contact IR at ruking@wileyc.edu to request your Program Review Data Package.

Watermark Tip: Your 5-year assessment results will automatically populate in this section via Smart Connections if you've been entering data in Planning & Self-Study.

3.1 Assessment Results Summary (5-Year Trend)

SLO	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Year 5	Target
SLO 1:
SLO 2:
SLO 3:
SLO 4:

3.2 Analysis of Assessment Results:

Interpret assessment data. What trends are evident? What do the data tell you about student learning?

3.3 Student Achievement Metrics

Metric	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Year 5
Graduates
Retention Rate
Time to Degree
Licensure/Cert Pass Rate
Job Placement Rate
Grad School Admission

3.4 Graduate Outcomes:

Describe employment outcomes, graduate school placement, and alumni feedback.

Section 4: Faculty & Staff

4.1 Faculty Profile

Name	Rank	Status (FT/PT)	Terminal Degree	Years at Wiley

4.2 Faculty Qualifications & Expertise:

Discuss faculty credentials and how they align with program needs.

4.3 Faculty Scholarship & Professional Development:

Summarize faculty research, publications, presentations, and professional activities.

4.4 Faculty Workload & Staffing Needs:

Discuss current workload, student-faculty ratio, and any staffing gaps.

Section 5: Resources & Facilities

5.1 Budget & Financial Resources:

Discuss adequacy of operating budget, equipment funds, and travel support.

5.2 Facilities & Equipment:

Describe classrooms, labs, technology, and equipment. Are they adequate?

5.3 Library & Learning Resources:

Assess adequacy of library holdings, databases, and learning resources.

5.4 Student Support Services:

Discuss advising, tutoring, career services, and other support available to students.

Section 6: Enrollment & Demand

6.1 Enrollment Trends

Metric	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Year 5
Total Majors
New Students
SCH Generated
Degrees Awarded

6.2 Market Demand & Relevance:

Discuss job market demand, industry trends, and program relevance.

6.3 Recruitment & Outreach:

Describe efforts to recruit and retain students.

Section 7: Assessment & Continuous Improvement

7.1 Assessment Process:

Describe how assessment is conducted, who is involved, and how often faculty meet to discuss results.

7.2 Use of Results for Improvement:

Provide specific examples of changes made based on assessment data over the review period.

7.3 Evidence of Impact:

What evidence shows that changes have improved student learning or program quality?

Section 8: SWOT Analysis

STRENGTHS	WEAKNESSES
OPPORTUNITIES	THREATS

Section 9: Action Plan & Goals

9.1 Five-Year Goals:

List 3-5 strategic goals for the next review period.

9.2 Action Items

Goal/Action	Timeline	Responsible	Resources	Success Measure

9.3 Resource Requests:

Identify additional resources needed to achieve goals (personnel, equipment, funding).

Appendices Checklist

Include the following appendices with your self-study:

☐ Curriculum Map
☐ Course Syllabi (required courses)
☐ Assessment Plan
☐ 5-Year Assessment Results Summary
☐ Faculty CVs
☐ Student Survey Results
☐ Alumni Survey Results
☐ Employer/Advisory Board Feedback
☐ Previous Program Review Report
☐ Previous External Reviewer Report

PROGRAM REVIEW SELF-STUDY

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