Resources for Academic Program Review
Resources for Academic Program Review
Husson University 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:
- Annual Program Review Sheet rolling five-year evidence collection
Annual-Review-Form-NL-Programs - MultiYear Academic Program Checklist comprehensive NECHE-aligned self-study
MultiYear-Review-Checklist
Husson’s Built-In Review Architecture
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Husson Instrument |
Role in External Review |
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Annual Program Review Sheet |
Provides the year-by-year evidence base across mission, enrollment, faculty, curriculum, assessment, planning, integrity, and improvement
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Five-Year Self-Study (MultiYear Checklist) |
Synthesizes five Annual Reviews into a full self-study aligned to NECHE standards
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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:
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Mission & goals |
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Enrollment & graduates |
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Faculty capacity & PD |
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Curriculum & assessment |
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Post-program outcomes |
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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