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.