Academic Program Review
The Academic Program Review's primary purpose is
improvement of educational programs at Austin Peay State University.
The outcomes of program reviews set priorities for strategic planning
and budget allocations and determine the amount of performance funding
dollars awarded by the state through the Tennessee Higher Education
Commission (THEC). An effective program includes an intensive
self-study conducted by each program's faculty, a critical assessment by
peer evaluators both outside the state and within the institution
itself, and an action plan in response to this critical assessment.
All academic units, with the exception of those
undergoing accreditation review within a five-year cycle, will complete
a program review at a minimum every five years. The program review
process is a collaborative effort of the Vice President for Academic
Affairs, the Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness, the
academic unit under review, and the respective college.
General Guidelines
Undergraduate Reviewer Checklist
Graduate Reviewer Checklist