Program Review and Annual Reports

What is program review?

Program review is a cyclical process for evaluating and continuously enhancing the quality of academic, co-academic, and co-curricular programs. All programs at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University conduct in-depth reviews every ten years with the option of a mid-cycle review at year 5. Programs with specialized accreditation use those processes to promote programmatic improvement in lieu of the college/university process.

Regular program review is a required element for Higher Learning Commission regional accreditation because of its important role in assuring programs are meeting the needs of current and future students. Other potential benefits include:

• Refining program goals and student learning outcomes;
• Redesigning or creating new curricula to improve student learning and reflect the latest developments in the discipline;
• Recalibrating the program’s assessment plan;
• Improving the program’s ability to attract, retain, and serve students well;
• Revising the staffing plan to meet the needs of the students and curriculum; and,
• Identifying gaps and attending to current program issues, such as diversity and inclusion, professional development, mentoring, resources, and so forth.

Contact Us

Office of Assessment
and Effectiveness

College of Saint Benedict
Saint John’s University

Catherine Bohn-Gettler, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Assessment
[email protected]
320-363-5087

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