Academic Program Reviews Committee

Purpose

The purpose of the Academic Program Review (APR) Committee is to rigorously review academic program outcomes and to evaluate impacts on students and the College as a whole and make recommendations to the appropriate parties.

Charter Sponsor

College Senate

Charter Contact

Committee Chair

Membership

  • Scot Connor(2024-25)
  • Ross Wittenberg (2023-24)
  • Aaron Fried (2022-23)
  • Al Chase (2024-25)
  • Melissa Thomas (2023-24)
  • Anna Radlowski (2023-24)
  • Michael Sisti (2022-23)
  • Robert Hyuck, Chair (2024-25)
  • Maureen Erickson
  • Matthew Fikes
  • Liz Doherty/Yue Riesbeck
  • Pat Gosier
  • James Lynch

Does

  • Review all academic program reviews and make recommendations directly to the VPLAA and to the School
  • Review and refine academic program review procedures
  • Develop communication systems regarding APR changes throughout the College
  • Recommend professional development opportunities regarding APR
  • Make periodic updates and recommendations to the College Senate
    regarding committee actions
  • Submit annual report to College Senate

Does Not

  • Make decisions; discuss personnel issues; discuss contractual issues

Guiding Points

  • Keep the College mission front and center
  • Be creative and think big
  • Think about what’s best for students
  • Seek to understand and recognize there are multiple perspectives to each issue