A collaborative community of staff from departments undergoing program review each year. Running from January to May this phase provides dedicated support, training, and template reviews before the program review process begins.

An internal evaluation where the department examines and compares operations against Council for the Advancement of Standards (CAS) benchmarks, conducts a SWOT analysis, reviews past goals, and compiles a comprehensive Self-Study document. This process can take anywhere from 2-8 months depending on the department's timeline and how quickly they choose to move through the self-study.

An on-campus evaluation led by functional area experts from other institutions. Reviewers receive the department’s self-study document 30 days prior, conduct a multi-day site visit, meet with stakeholders, and submit a final written report of recommendations within 30 days of the visit. 

Following report approval, the Director, AVP, and VP establish final recommendations. The department drafts a 5-year action plan and connects any new priorities or objectives to the university's STAR Tool for annual tracking. 

Held once a month, January through May, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Meeting locations may vary but will be detailed in calendar invites sent in advance to all participanting directors.

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. features structured professional development workshops; 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. is reserved for lunch, community-building, and informal Q&A.

Directors are expected to attend all five sessions and are highly encouraged to bring other team members who might benefit from the professional development or be heavily involved in the review process.

Calendar invites are sent to directors in the fall before their cohort will begin. Directors may forward calendar invites to any other staff they wish to attend, but RSVPs are required as meal vouchers will be provided for each session, so we need an accurate head count.