Academic program review

APR Distributed to Programs

August  5

APR Submissions Due

October 31

Committee Feedback Due

December 5

Dean Feedback Due

January 9

UW Committee Recommendations Due

February 27

Academic Program Review Schedule

What is Academic Program Review?

Every academic program offered at UAF is reviewed at least once every four years by a peer committee from the same college or school. The committee provides feedback regarding the program's effectiveness in the following categories: centrality to the university's mission, quality and distinctiveness within the UA system, student demand, employment opportunities for graduates, productivity, efficiency and total cost.

Program Review Cycle & Reporting Requirements

  • Year One: Development/Reflection
  • Year Two: Mid-Cycle
    • Student Learning Outcome Assessments (SLOA) and Plans
    • Review of Student Success Data
    • Summary Reports
    • Goals for Improvement
  • Year Three: Development/Reflection
  • Year Four: Full Review
    • Student Learning Outcome Assessments (SLOA) and Plans
    • Review of Student Success Data
    • Summary Reports
    • Budget Efficiency
    • Response to Assessment & Previous Reviews
    • Connectivity to UAF's Mission
    • Goals for Improvement
  • Economics, BBA
  • Climate and Atmospheric Sciences, BS
  • Marketing & Digital Design, OEC
  • Tribal Stewardship, OEC
Resources and support
Visit our resources page for everything you need, including how to log into WorkZone, APR training materials, data dashboard access, templates, and guidance for programs, reviewers, and deans. It’s your one‑stop hub for tools and support throughout the APR cycle.
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UAF’s academic program review is designed to meet accreditation standards set by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and in compliance with University Regulation 10.06.010.B.
 

History of APR at UAF

Program review and student learning outcomes assessment processes do not require IRB review. Click here for more guidance on research.