Program Review & Outcomes Assessment Subcommittee

Contact Information

Patricia Manley
Daniel Miramontez

Chair Requirements

Co-Chair: Program Review/Outcomes Assessment Facilitator

Co-Chair: Dean of Institutional Effectiveness

Committee Membership

Administrators Classified Faculty Students
Vice President of Instructional Services Instructional Services Designee Program Review and Outcomes Assessment Facilitator Designee
Vice President of Student Services, or designee Administrative Services Designee BTCWI Designee Designee
Vice President of Administrative Services, or designee Student Services Designee Liberal Arts Designee Designee
Dean of Institutional Effectiveness Researcher MBEPS Designee
Public Safety Designee
Library or ASC Designee
General Counseling Designee
Student Services/Special Programs Designee

Committee Purpose/Charge

The Program Review and Outcomes Assessment Subcommittee (PROASC) is a subcommittee of the Planning, Institutional Effectiveness, and Research Committee. PROASC will guide and promote continuous quality improvement in the Program Review and Outcomes Assessment processes.

Committee Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and facilitate the Program Review and the Outcomes Assessment Cycle.
  • Provide support and serve as a resource to faculty, classified professionals, and administrators in completing Program Review and Outcomes Assessment Cycle processes and reports.
  • Recommend revisions to processes and timelines for Program Review and Outcomes Assessment in order to remain in compliance with accreditation standards and to align with the integrated planning process.
  • Facilitate the Program Viability Review (PVR) process as outlined in the "Viability Review of Instructional Programs" document.
  • On at least a bi-annual basis, review and update the PVR related processes, policies and other related mandates.
  • Update all Program Review and Outcomes Assessment reporting documents and website.
  • Review program review and outcomes process to offer feedback, improvements, summaries and suggestions.
  • Perform work and provide evidence to ensure the college meets applicable areas of Accreditation Standards.

Committee Procedures

  • Membership term lengths: Unless membership is designated by position, there is a two (2) year appointment with an option for an additional two-year service, and the possibility of 1 additional term if the position remains available.
  • Recommendations are made to the Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, and Research Committee; recommendations regarding Academic and Professional Matters are made to Academic Senate.
  • The committee retains authority to form taskforces and workgroups related directly to committee charge.
  • Plans/Reports: Program Review Reports; SLO Reports; SLO Plan.
  • Quorum: 50% +1 of membership.
  • Committee Approval Process: Vote.

Meeting Frequency

The Committee will meet at least once per month during the academic year.