1. New Program Director Workshop:
Function and Role in Curriculum and
Program Assessment

2. Primary Functions of Program Directors
Leadership
Curriculum Management and Coordination
Coordinate Program Assessment
Marketing, Recruitment and Admissions
Partnership Development
Academic Advisement and Student Retention

3. Program Advisory Committee
Membership - Internal and external stakeholders: faculty and academic staff from across colleges, students, alumni and employers
Function - Advises in development of curriculum and short- and long-range goals and projections for the program.

4. Program Review Annual Assessment in the Major
Annual reports due: October 3, 2016
Reports are archived and accessed through UW-Stout’s information portal – please review!

5. Assessment in the Major
Assessment of student learning outcomes related to program objectives
Include direct and indirect measures
Systematic effort and progress on improving student learning outcomes
Faculty involvement is essential

6. Planning and Review Committee
The PRC is a standing committee of the Faculty Senate that conducts regular program reviews:
First review is five years after new program approval; subsequently, every four* years
Documentation includes:
Program self-study
Surveys of students, key instructors, advisory board
Annual Program Metrics (rubric)
Reports strengths, areas for improvement, and recommendations

7. Accreditation: The Provost’s Office keeps permanent files on accreditation. Forward copies of reports and correspondence to the Provost’s Office for the official record.

8. Program Websites
Don Steffen (x1239) assists with site creation and maintenance
Audience:
New students, parents
Prospective students
Accreditation agencies
Site includes:
Contact information
Bulletin information:
Program description
Four-year course sequence

9. Bulletin Website/Program Info
Information for prospective, new and continuing students, alumni:
Fees
Admission
Program and graduation requirements
Degree Planners
Course descriptions
Four and three year course sequences
Sample 3-yr. link, Sample 4-yr. link, Sample different tracks

10. Curriculum Handbook The Curriculum Handbook provides information on:
Curriculum policies and procedures
Curriculum approval process
Formats, procedures, and sequences
Policies, definitions, and documents of significance regarding curriculum

11. Curriculum Approval Process

12. Curriculum & Instruction Committee
Objectives of the CIC:
Review, develop and recommend new and/or modified curriculum policies
Serve as an academic forum to discuss and act upon proposals for credit-producing learning experiences as well as academic programs
Encourage a transdisciplinary approach to curriculum and instructional growth
Promote academic excellence and educational opportunity and encourage the use of appropriate standards throughout the curriculum

13. Course Revisions Course revisions impact programs
Departments revising programs must consult with program directors
A Course Impact Summary will be submitted as part of the course revision document
Course Impact Summary is completed via Curriculog:

14. Image Now Permanent curriculum files are imaged and stored
Courses
PRC reports
Accreditation files
Official and historical program documents and correspondence
Program Directors are able to view all curriculum documents

15. Degree Audit Substitutions and Waivers
Subs and waivers are web forms:
Authored by Advisors, Program Directors or Program Assistants
Submitted online
Electronically approved and routed
Stored in ImageNow with student records
Web Forms:

16. Degree Audit Substitutions and Waivers

17. Resources/Websites
Program Director Handbook
Curriculum Handbook
Academic Plan
Bulletins
Curriculum and Instruction Committee
Graduate Education Committee
General Education Requirement (and committee)
Racial and Ethnic Studies Requirement (and committee)
Global Perspectives Requirement (and committee)
Program Websites
Program Advisory Committees
Graduation Guarantee
WebNow
The Provost’s Office hosts two Program Director meetings per term – agenda items are welcome!
Additional meetings among Program Directors are encouraged for information sharing.

18. Questions ?
Glendalí Rodríguez, x2421
Breanna Baron, x2424