Program Review
The 2026 Program Review is due
February 27, 2026
Purpose of Program Review
Program review is a regular, evidence-based process colleges use to evaluate and improve
academic programs and student services. Required by accreditation standards, it ensures
quality, effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
Through program review, departments analyze data, reflect on outcomes, and align goals with the college’s mission and planning efforts. This process demonstrates a commitment to student success and institutional excellence. The purpose of program review is to systematically assess and improve academic programs. Key objectives of program review include:
- Evaluating Effectiveness: Assessing the quality of faculty, curriculum, and resources.
- Identifying Adjustments: Recognizing necessary changes to enhance program quality.
- Setting Future Goals: Developing specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound goals.
- Engaging in Reflection: Collecting and reviewing data to inform improvements and ensure alignment with institutional goals.
- Alignment to Institutional Priorities: Align program review goals with the Student Equity Plan, the Educational Strategic Plan and ACCJC Standards.
Fall 2025 - Spring 2026 Timeline
| Sept. 15 | Data & Templates Delivered | Department receive program review packets |
| Oct 10 | Kickoff Training | Overview of program review process, timeline, templates, and data dashboard. Q&A session for departments |
| ASAP | Resource Guide | Departments will receive an emailed resource guide with Data Dashboard instructions, program review packet, and best practice guide. |
| Nov 7 |
Checkpoint: Midpoint Work Session |
Hands-on session to refine drafts, Review progress on initial data analysis and narrative drafts, align with accreditation standards, and address emerging questions. Q&A session |
| Jan 23 | Final Prep Session | Post-break Q&A and final feedback before Feb 2 submission deadline. |
| Feb 27 | Program Review Deadline | Program Review Due |
Overview of Process
- Instructional Program Review Process
Displayed below is an infographic providing an overview of the Instructional Program Review Process.
PROGRAM REVIEW IS DUE FEBRUARY 27, 2026
- Student Services Program Review Process
Displayed below is an infographic providing an overview of the Student Services Program Review Process
PROGRAM REVIEW IS DUE FEBRUARY 27, 2026
Resources to Complete Your Program Review
Program Review & Institutional Planning Integration
COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM REVIEW 2022-23 REPORTS AND YEAR 5 REPORTS CAN BE ACCESSED VIA ELUMEN (INTERNAL USE ONLY).*