Program Review Example Timeline

Twelve Months Prior to External Review Visit

Department initiates self-study.

Nine Months Prior to External Review Visit

Department submits recommendations for external reviewers to the Vice President for Student Affairs.

Six Months Prior to External Review Visit

External reviewers selected and commissioned by the Vice President for Student Affairs.
Department submits recommendations for campus review team membership to the Vice President for Student Affairs.
Department submits and reviews self-study with the Vice President for Student Affairs and appropriate supervisors.

Five Months Prior to External Review Visit

Campus review team appointed by the Vice President for Student Affairs.

Six Weeks Prior to External Review Visit

Campus review team submits written report to the Vice President for Student Affairs.

Four Weeks Prior to External Review Visit

Department self-study and campus review reports sent to external reviewers.

External Review Site Visit

One Month Following External Review

External review team submits written report to the Vice President for Student Affairs.

Two Months Following External Review

Department submits written response to the external review report with recommendations for department/program improvement.