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Florida AM University  Academic Program Review External Reviewer Handbook Table of Contents Introduction 2 Procedures of Program Review 3 Initial Planning 3 Self-Study 3 External Reviewers 4 Criteria 5 Additional Preferred Qualifications 5 Consultant Contract and Reimbursement 5 External Reviewers Report 5 External Reviewers Exit Interview 6 Action Plan 6 Summary Report to the Board of Governors 7 Responsibility and Actions 8 Due Dates 8 Format/Remarks 8 Appendix A 8 Guidelines for the External Report 8 Appendix B 9 External Report Format 9 APPENDIX C 11 Sample Itinerary 11 Introduction Academic Program Reviews are a systematic evaluation of undergraduate and graduate degree programs offered at Florida AM University. Board of Governors regulation 8.015 requires a seven-year cyclic review of all academic programs offered within the State University System. Under this regulation, academic programs must conduct a comprehensive program review documenting how students have demonstrated learning outcomes and programmatic objectives consistent with the mission and strategic plan of the university. At Florida AM University, program reviews may be conducted as a stand-alone review of specific programs or as part of a specialized accreditation visit. Each review must include at a minimum: (a) review and mission of the program; (b) student productivity data, including admissions, enrollment and graduation; (c) expected student learning outcomes; (d) assessment of whether students are meeting learning outcomes and program objectives; (e) how the results of the assessments are used for continuous improvement of the program; (f) faculty effort in teaching, learning, and service; and (g) efficiency of resources used for the program. Comprehensive program reviews may enhance the quality of a program as well as respond to future opportunities or challenges that may exist. It also provides direction for strategic planning of the program and for the university as a whole. Proce