Academic Program Review and Self-Study

The purpose of the academic program review and self study is to ensure the continuing quality and strength of academic programs, meet the program assessment requirements of our various accrediting agencies, and provide an information base for institutional planning processes.

Academic Program Periodic Review and Self Study happens on an 8-10 year cycle.

Academic units (departments or programs) prepare a self-study during the academic year, and submit a draft to the Dean, the Associate Provost for Academic Programs, the APC Assessment Committee, and School Assessment Committee for formative feedback. APC-A and the School Assessment Committee focus exclusively on the section of the report that discusses curriculum and assessment.

A final self-study report, including a report by an external reviewer and an action plan, is submitted to the Dean, the Provost, and the APC Assessment Committee. At this time, APC-A issues recommendations to the dean and the provost regarding the curriculum and assessment plans. APC-A reports on its findings to APC Full either at its last meeting in the spring semester or at the first meeting in the fall of the following year.

Please see the full schedule for academic unit program review, from 2026 through 2033, which includes programs with national accreditation.

Guidance for the Self-Study Process

See the APC public library for self-study resources, including an overview of the process, timeline, guidelines, and information regarding external evaluators. 

2026-27 Periodic Program Review Cohort

Academic Units due for review:

Management Department: Business Analytics, BS & Strategic Leadership, BS

Strategic Communication Department: Advertising, Public Relations, & Marketing Communications, BS

Physical Therapy Department: Clinical Health Studies/Physical Therapy BS/DPT (CAPTE accreditation)

SLP Department: Speech-Language Pathology online & residential MS (CAA-ASHA accreditation)

History Department: History BA

Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies BA