Comprehensive Academic Program Review

Effective July 1, 2023, oversight of Comprehensive Academic Program Review has transitioned to the Office of the Provost. For questions, please contact Dustin Anderson – danderson@georgiasouthern.edu.

Comprehensive Academic Program Review is an ongoing process of programmatic assessment that leads to programmatic improvement and facilitates programmatic strategic planning consistent with the institution’s strategic plan. While the results of comprehensive academic program review are reported on a seven-year cycle, programs review and evaluate progress toward their programmatic goals and objectives annually, initiating corrective action as needed. At the culmination of the seven-year cycle, programs complete the self-study document, using evidence gathered during the past seven years (with particular attention to the most recent three years). The self-study document focuses on the quality, productivity, and viability of the program and, based upon those findings, develops an action plan for improvement.

The Comprehensive Academic Program Review Steering Committee (CAPRSC), consisting of faculty members representing all colleges, is responsible for oversight of the comprehensive academic program review process and documentation. For each cohort of programs submitting a self-study document, the CAPRSC conducts a peer-review based on criteria included in the Institutional Evaluative Rubric. Each document is first reviewed by two independent reviewers from the committee who then compare their reviews and compile reconciled feedback to the program suggesting potential improvements for the program or its self-study documentation.


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*Note: All department chairs and associate deans for programs due review within the next academic year will be auto-enrolled. Please submit an Assessment Services Request Form to request enrollment.

Comprehensive Academic Program Review Process Timeline

*Note: External review is required for all programs not accredited by external agency.

Comprehensive Academic Program Review Steering Committee (CAPRSC)

Last updated: 1/6/2025

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