ACCJC Rubric on Program Review

ACCJC guidelines require that institutions operate at the Sustainable Continuous Quality Improvement Level

There is preliminary investigative dialogue at the institution or within some departments about what data or process should be used for program review.
There is recognition of existing practices and models in program review that make use of institutional research.
There is exploration of program review models by various departments or individuals.
The college is implementing pilot program review models in a few programs or operational units.

Program review is embedded in practice across the institution using qualitative and quantitative data to improve program effectiveness.
Dialogue about the results of program review is evident within the program as part of discussion of program effectiveness.
Leadership groups throughout the institution accept responsibility for program review framework development (Senate, Administration, etc.)
Appropriate resources are allocated to conducting program review of meaningful quality. Development of a framework for linking results of program review to planning for improvement.
Development of a framework to align results of program review to resource allocation.

Program review processes are in place and implemented regularly.
Results of all program review are integrated into institution-wide planning for improvement and informed decision-making.
The program review framework is established and implemented.
Dialogue about the results of all program reviews is evident throughout the institution as part of discussion of institutional effectiveness.
Results of program review are clearly and consistently linked to institutional planning processes and resource allocation processes; college can demonstrate or provide specific examples.
The institution evaluates the effectiveness of its program review processes in supporting and improving student achievement and student learning outcomes.

Program review processes are ongoing, systematic, and used to assess and improve student learning and achievement.
The institution reviews and refines its program review processes to improve institutional effectiveness.
The results of program review are used to continually refine and improve program practices resulting in appropriate improvements in student achievement and learning