Program Review
"We do not learn from experience, we learn from reflecting on experience."
- John Dewey
At RCC, departments/programs are evaluated in depth every fifth year, with on-going annual updates. The in-depth program review process is a structured self-study, discussion and team assessment. It includes a thorough analysis of the department and its program goals, strengths and opportunities for improvement. The program review provides an opportunity for faculty, staff, and administration to reflect on these processes and develop plans with specific objectives to improve them. Finally, the process includes meaningful feedback to inform and assist the department with program development.
Our goal is to embrace this assessment opportunity as a way to inform and impact student learning at RCC.
Purposes of the Program Review
The program review is designed to document the state of a department and its program(s), inform the college and broader community about the department’s program(s), and promote continuous improvement through self-reflection. Program reviews also help the college determine how programs and services align with the college mission and core themes, and how well they meet current and projected needs of students and external stakeholders. The purpose of this process is to ensure that meaningful data on achievement of student learning outcomes is regularly collected, analyzed, and used for the improvement of teaching and learning.
The Program Review is:
- Conducted by faculty/staff with support and assistance from administration
- A snapshot of current department/program demographics
- A snapshot of current assessment and department/program processes
- A living document for on-going reflection, review, and planning
- Reviewed and updated annually
- An integral part of college-wide planning, budgeting, assessment, and accreditation processes
In 2019-20 we introduced the next step in our Program Review process and are migrating to a one-page curriculum and map plan. If you have started the process you may use Table I and Table II or the Program Outcome Curriculum Map and Plan. The annual summary of Learning Outcome Achievement is migrating to the Program Outcome Report.
Program Review Guidelines and Self-Study Template (Includes rubric and glossary!)
Attachments:
Program Outcomes and Curriculum Map
Program Outcome and Curriculum Map CJ Example
Program Outcome Report
Program Outcome Report CJ Example
Table I Program Learning Outcome Assessment Cycle
Table II Overview of PLO Assessment Plan
Annual Summary of Learning Outcome Achievement
Program Review Schedule 2016-21
As part of the program review process, departments present highlights from their self-studies at an Academic and Training Council meeting. All presentations are 8:00- 9:30 am in the IP video rooms: RWC CH-10; RVC G-16, TRC 123A. Feedback is welcome from all who read the self-study and/or attend the presentation. For formal feedback, feel free to fill out this RUBRIC and return it to the Dean, Department Chair, or Chair of the Outcomes Assessment Council (OAC).
Program Review Schedule 2019-20:
Date | Program up for Review | Supporting Documents |
October 11, 2019 | Criminal Justice | Program Review |
January 10, 2020 | EMS & Fire Science | |
March 13, 2020 | Manufacturing | |
April 10, 2020 | Nursing Fields: RN and PN | |
May 22, 2020 | Science |
Program Reviews Completed 2019-20:
Date | Program up for Review | Supporting Documents |
November 2, 2018 | Academic Success | Combined ILO's (RD30 2015-2017) Program Review Program Review PowerPoint |
March 8, 2019 | Graphic Design | Program Review |
April 12, 2019 | Electronics Technology | Program Review |
May 24, 2019 | Art and AAOT/AGS | Art Program Review AAOT/AGS Program Review |
Program Reviews Completed 2017-18:
Date | Program up for Review | Supporting Documents |
October 13, 2017 | Dental Assisting | Self-Study | Table I | Table II | Sample Syllabus | Presentation |
December 8, 2017 | Diesel Technology | Self-Study | Presentation |
February 9, 2018 | Humanities | Self-Study |
April 13, 2018 | Medical Administrative Assistant | Self-study | Map | Sample Syllabus |
Medical Assistant | Self-Study | Map | Sample Syllabus | |
Phlebotomy | Self-Study | Map | Sample Syllabus | |
May 11, 2018 | Computer Support Tech / Informatics | Self-Study |
Program Reviews Completed 2016-17:
Date | Program up for Review | Supporting Documents |
April 28, 2017 | Business Technology | Business Technology |
May 19, 2017 | Automotive Technology | Automotive Technology |
June 2, 2017 | Math | Presentation | Report
13-14 | 14-15 | 15-16 | 16-17 | Summary Math Classes and Degree Requirements |
June 9, 2017 | Early Childhood and Elementary Education | Presentation | Report |
June 16, 2017 | Library Services | Library Services |