Program Review
"We do not learn from experience, we learn from reflecting on experience."
- John Dewey
At RCC, departments/programs are evaluated in depth every fifth year, with on-going annual updates. The in-depth program review process is a structured self-study, discussion and team assessment. It includes a thorough analysis of the department and its program goals, strengths and opportunities for improvement. The program review provides an opportunity for faculty, staff, and administration to reflect on these processes and develop plans with specific objectives to improve them. Finally, the process includes meaningful feedback to inform and assist the department with program development.
Our goal is to embrace this assessment opportunity as a way to inform and impact student learning at RCC.
Purposes of the Program Review
The program review is designed to document the state of a department and its program(s), inform the college and broader community about the department’s program(s), and promote continuous improvement through self-reflection. Program reviews also help the college determine how programs and services align with the college mission and core themes, and how well they meet current and projected needs of students and external stakeholders. The purpose of this process is to ensure that meaningful data on achievement of student learning outcomes is regularly collected, analyzed, and used for the improvement of teaching and learning.
The Program Review is:
- Conducted by faculty/staff with support and assistance from administration
- A snapshot of current department/program demographics
- A snapshot of current assessment and department/program processes
- A living document for on-going reflection, review, and planning
- Reviewed and updated annually
- An integral part of college-wide planning, budgeting, assessment, and accreditation processes
As part of the program review process, departments present highlights from their self-studies at an Academic and Training Council meeting. All presentations are 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. via Zoom. Feedback is welcome from all who read the self-study and/or attend the presentation.
Program Reviews Completed 2020-21:
| Date | Program up for Review | Supporting Documents | OAC Peer Feedback |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2020 | Adult Basic Skills | ABS Program Review | OAC Peer Feedback - ABS |
| November 13, 2020 | Health and Recreation | HPER Program Review | OAC Peer Feedback - HPER |
| January 15, 2021 | Science | Science Program Review | OAC Peer Feedback - Science |
| February 12, 2021 | Human Services/Social Science | Human Services/Social Science Program Review | OAC Peer Feedback - Science |
| March 12, 2021 | Massage | Massage Therapy Program Review | OAC Peer Feedback - Massage |
| May 14, 2021 | Welding | Welding Program Review | OAC Peer Feedback - Welding |
| June 11, 2021 | Nursing | Nursing Program Review | OAC Peer Feedback - Nursing |
Program Reviews Completed 2019-20:
| Date | Program up for Review | Supporting Documents | OAC Peer Feedback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 11, 2019 | Criminal Justice | CJ Program Review | OAC Peer Feedback - CJ |
| Jan. 10, 2020 | EMS & Fire Science | ES Program Review | OAC Peer Feedback - ES |
| May 22, 2020 | Manufacturing/Mechatronics | MFG Program Review | OAC Peer Feedback - MFG |
Program Reviews Completed 2018-2019:
| Date | Program up for Review | Supporting Documents | OAC Peer Feedback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 2, 2018 | Academic Success | AS Program Review | OAC Peer Feedback - AS |
| March 8, 2019 | Design and Digital Media | DDM Program Review | OAC Peer Feedback - DDM |
| April 12, 2019 | Electronics Technology | EET Program Review | OAC Peer Feedback - EET |
| May 24, 2019 | Art | Art Program Review | OAC Peer Feedback - Art |
| May 24, 2019 | AAOT/AGS | AAOT/AGS Program Review | OAC Peer Feedback - Counseling |
Program Reviews Completed 2017-18:
| Date | Program up for Review | Supporting Documents | IDAC Peer Feedback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 13, 2017 | Dental Assisting | DA Program Review | IDAC Peer Feedback - Dental |
| Dec. 8, 2017 | Diesel Technology | DT Program Review | IDAC Peer Feedback - Diesel |
| Feb. 9, 2018 | Humanities | Humanities Program Review | IDAC Peer Feedback - Humanities |
| April 13, 2018 | Medical Administrative Assistant | MAA Program Review | IDAC Peer Feedback - MAA |
| Medical Assistant | MA Program Review | IDAC Peer Feedback - MA | |
| Phlebotomy | Phlebotomy Program Review | IDAC Peer Feedback - Phlebotomy | |
| May 11, 2018 | Computer Support Tech / Informatics | CS Program Review | IDAC Peer Feedback - Computer Support Tech |
Program Reviews Completed 2016-17:
| Date | Program up for Review | Supporting Documents |
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2017 | Business Technology | BT Program Review |
| May 19, 2017 | Automotive Technology | AT Program Review |
| June 2, 2017 | Math | Math Program Review 13-14 | 14-15 | 15-16 | 16-17 | Summary Math Classes and Degree RequirementsPass rates over time |
| June 9, 2017 | Early Childhood and Elementary Education | ECEE Program Review |
| June 16, 2017 | Library Services | LS Program Review |