Program Review Information
Program Review is a process to determine if occupational programs are meeting the needs of students, employers, business and industry.
The Glendale Community College program review process takes place in a continuous manner. The review process is completed by faculty with the office of College Research Services giving major support in providing enrollment data. The Dean of Instruction, Business and Technology and the Occupational Department Chairs review the final program review data and information in making recommendations to the Vice President of Academic Affairs regarding the future status of programs.
Faculty involvement and leadership is key throughout the entire review process. Utilization of a collections and review of student learning assessments and effectiveness measures is part of the process. Programs should meet their instructional goals and mission of the college. Important in the review process is the need to provide evidence of sustainability. Do employment opportunities exist in the community to sustain the program and the concomitant costs? Does the program have sufficient enrollment? Are students completing a degree or certificate in adequate numbers to position the program to be cost efficient?
Advisory committee members are also included in the review process in evaluating the program curriculum, equipment and facilities and other pertinent information. The final review process includes continuing the program as is, making necessary changes to the program, or giving additional support to a program regarding marketing, equipment, etc., or putting the program on moratorium due to low enrollment.
There are six steps in the review process that include a number of factors with an emphasis upon the following measures: Enrollment data, cost per FTSE: program completers (including industry specific licensure or certification) and cost to replace program equipment and advisory committee input. Program specific advisory committee members should also provide information regarding the program's effectiveness including curriculum, facilities and equipment.