Resources for Academic Program Review

乐播传媒 conducts external reviews of non-specialized academic programs at the conclusion of each five-year review cycle to validate findings from the program’s self-study, support continuous improvement, and ensure alignment with the University’s mission, strategic priorities, and NECHE 2023 Standards.

This policy is intentionally integrated with:

乐播传媒’s Built-In Review Architecture

乐播传媒 Instrument	Role in External Review
Annual Program Review Sheet	Provides the year-by-year evidence base across mission, enrollment, faculty, curriculum, assessment, planning, integrity, and improvement
Five-Year Self-Study (MultiYear Checklist)	Synthesizes five Annual Reviews into a full self-study aligned to NECHE standards
External Review	Independent validation of the self-study’s findings and recommendations

The external review occurs only after completion of the five-year self-study.

External Review Process:

Phase 1 Five-Year Self-Study Completion

Program compiles five years of Annual Review forms into the self-study addressing:

Mission & strategic alignment
Enrollment & graduates (5-year trends) Faculty FTE, credentials, PD, governance
Curriculum mapping, experiential learning, assessment results, changes
Post-program outcomes & mission-appropriate success indicators
Planning, forecasting, goals, resource needs
Integrity, public disclosure, compliance, evidence of improvement

This self-study also meets the MultiYear Checklist requirements for enrollment, faculty, curriculum, assessment, post-program outcomes, planning, synthesis, and resources

Phase 2 External Reviewer Selection & Orientation

Provost selects independent reviewer(s) with disciplinary and accreditation expertise.

Reviewer receives:

Five-Year Self-Study
Supporting Annual Reviews & artifacts
Institutional mission, strategic plan, enrollment context
Formal reviewer charge

Phase 3 External Review Activities

Reviewer evaluates and confirms the self-study’s findings related to:

Mission & Goals

Enrollment & Graduates

Faculty Capacity & PD

Curriculum & Assessment

Post-program Outcomes

Planning & Sustainability

Phase 4 External Review Report

Reviewer submits report including:

Executive summary
Validation of self-study findings
Commendations
Key risks & concerns
Strategic recommendations tied to planning and resources

Phase 5 Institutional Response & Action Plan

Program + Dean produce formal Action Plan addressing recommendations and integrating them into:

Next Annual Program Review
Assessment cycle
Budget & resource planning
Strategic initiatives

Progress tracked annually.

Action planning and documentation

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