Program Review Resources
The primary purpose of Program Review is the improvement of educational programs at
Austin Peay State University. The outcomes of program reviews set priorities for strategic
planning, budget allocations and determining 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. The review process is a collaborative
effort of the Senior Vice Provost and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs,
Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment, the academic unit under review, and the
respective college.
Calendars and Schedules:
2020-25 THEC Program Evaluation Calendar
2023-24 Site Visit Dates Calendar
DSIR Dashboard Data:
External Reviewer Invitation:
Handbook:
2020-25 Program Review Handbook
Itinerary Template:
Rubrics:
Associate Program Review Rubric
Baccalaureate Program Review Rubric
Graduate Program Review Rubric
Templates:
Associate Program Review Template
Baccalaureate Program Review Template
Graduate Program Review Template
Self Studies Standard Language (All Degree Levels)
Departmental Response Template
Timeline: