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Program Viability Study Program Review Red Deer College ACCC Symposium February 2004
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Annual Program Review 2 level review process 1 st level based on annual data collection Student demand (applications) Student enrollment Student satisfaction Program completion rate Employment/Transfer rate Cost/FLE student 2 nd level when indicators show problem areas More comprehensive review—customized to program area
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Program Review Process Criteria established through College-wide consultation. Program Review Advisory Committee: Faculty, administration, support staff, students Reports to Senior Administration and Academic Council Sets criteria, establish process, review data Makes recommendations to administration, departments, or policy bodies.
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Program Viability Study Extraordinary Review Based on Program Viability Definition Program feasibility and program sustainability Sustainability based on five year horizon 26 Factors Assumes quality has been maintained through annual review process
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Viability Criteria Data from annual Level 1 Review Additional factors including data from departments, program advisory committees, and transfer institutions. Examples of additional data: Adequacy of current resource allocation Future needs for additional resources Impact on community, students Employment outlook Fit with College mission and direction Cost effectiveness relative to benchmarks
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Viability Process Affirmation of Criteria (committee, consultation) Establishment of data sources Questionnaires sent to program departments Submissions reviewed by Committee and Viability Profile established for each program Viability Profile shared with departments for feedback Recommendations sent to Educational Administration team. Program right-sizing, program growth, and program termination.
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Viability Process Senior administration used viability study recommendations to formulate plan. Each department was informed of the changes that would be required. Town hall meeting, press release and web posting of entire plan. Plan was released in context of future direction for the College.
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Further Information Gerry Paradis Dean of Research and Technology Integration Red Deer College gerry.paradis@rdc.ab.ca (403) 342-3295
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