ECCC Policies & Procedures

Policy No: 206

Policy Contact: Vice President for Institutional Research & Effectiveness

Policy Title: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM EVALUATION The instructional program review process at East Central Community College has been developed to complement the on-going institutional effectiveness process. The instructional program review is a comprehensive, systematic, and evidence-based method of self-evaluation and study of instructional programs. The instructional program review is both a broad and in-depth appraisal and should accompany, but not replace, annual program level IE planning as described in Policies 202 and 203 as well as curriculum review procedures per Policy 402.10. While all administrative, educational, support, and community units of the College participate in an integrated institutional effectiveness planning process, the instructional program review is specific to units which typically conform to the institutional Definition of Educational Program per Policy 202.3. Five primary classifications of instructional programs are included in the review process: Group 1: Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Mathematics (including developmental education); Computer Science Group 2: English (including developmental education); Speech & Theater; Art; Music Foundations Group 3: Economics; Business Administration; Accounting; Health, Physical Education, & Recreation Group 4: Psychology/Educational Psychology; Sociology; History; Associate Degree Nursing Group 5: Associate of Arts & Associate of Science Degrees 2. Career & Technical Education and allied health programs will align with the procedures and schedules established by the Mississippi Community College Board (MCCB). 3. Workforce Development 4. ABE/HSE 5. Continuing Education Reviews, numbering approximately eight per year, will cycle over an approximate five year timeframe as follows: 1. Pre-baccalaureate program

Year 1:

Pre-baccalaureate Group 1 and scheduled Career & Technical Education and allied health programs. Pre-baccalaureate Group 2, scheduled Career & Technical Education and allied health programs, and Continuing Education Pre-baccalaureate Group 3 and scheduled Career & Technical Education and allied health programs. Pre-baccalaureate Group 4, scheduled Career & Technical Education and allied health programs, and ABE/HSE Pre-baccalaureate Group 5, scheduled Career & Technical Education and allied health programs, and Workforce Development.

Year 2:

Year 3:

Year 4:

Year 5:

Repeat cycle.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM REVIEW COMPONENTS:

I. PURPOSE

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