INTRODUCTION
The program review process focuses on program evaluation, planning, improvement, and alignment to accreditation—all pointed at serving students better. The Program Review process at Turtle Mountain Community College is overseen by the Program Review Committee and provides a framework within which to review, evaluate, and formulate goals for each program, in accordance with core institutional values, mission, and goals and in accordance with accreditation needs. This process is an important component of institutional evaluation, planning, and resource allocation; therefore, the dialogue, constructive participation and cooperation of all members of the faculty, staff, and administration are encouraged. Program Review is, by intent, an opportunity for members of the faculty, staff, and administration to review and strengthen their own programs in a collegial manner to better serve students, rather than a mechanism for punitive scrutiny. Program review also provides a means for examining new programs for possible adoption.
Purpose
Program review is meant to standardize assessment for all campus programs. Such uniformity will support coordination of institutional decisions meant to facilitate student success. Additionally, strategic, data-informed institutional growth is at the core of this vital campus process.
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Objectives
Program evaluation, the primary objective of Program Review at Turtle Mountain Community College, is accomplished through a comprehensive, structured, documented, and periodic self-study of each program’s performance, as indicated by alignment to institutional mission, goals, and philosophy; furthermore, this process is enhanced by consideration of accreditation needs at the program level and across campus. Self-study is an opportunity to demonstrate and celebrate good performance, to identify areas in need of development or revision, and to maintain and improve the quality and scope of instruction and services.
Program planning is the second objective of Program Review at Turtle Mountain Community College. It is accomplished through the development of a program plan, including both short-term and long-term goals and includes evaluation of potential programs.
