Volume 5: A Handbook on Program Evaluation and Accreditation
Introduction to Program Evaluation and Accreditation
Purposes of Program Evaluation
Continuous Quality Improvement and Program Evaluation
Systematic Program Evaluation, CQI, and the Accreditation Process
Getting Started with Program Evaluation
Self-Assessment of Competencies Related to Program Evaluation
Understanding the Faculty Role in Program Evaluation
Knowing the Program Evaluation Process in Your Institution/Program
Preparing to Participate in Program Evaluation
Being Familiar with the Program's Systematic Evaluation Plan
Knowing Key Players in the Evaluation Process
Understanding Policies Related to Program Evaluation
Key Components of Program Evaluation
Systematic Program Evaluation
Steps in the Program Evaluation Process
Developing the Systematic Evaluation Plan
Setting Benchmarks
Collecting and Analyzing Data
Making Program Decisions Based on Data
The Accreditation Process
Faculty Role in Accreditation
Writing the Self-Study Report
Preparing for and Participating in On-Site Visits
Common Issues Related to Program Evaluation
Lack of a Systematic Approach
Ineffective Use of Data
Disorganized Records/Data
Lack of Ability to Identify Trends
Inability to Complete the Feedback Loop and Base Program Decisions Upon Data
Lack of Data Sharing
Fear of Fault-Finding
D. Lack of Participation and Shared Responsibility
V. Evaluating Effectiveness of Program Evaluation
