Academic Program Review

Academic program review is one mechanism by which UCF addresses institutional and programmatic accreditor expectations for the continuous review and improvement of academic programs. Pursuant to UCF 4-407, the purposes of the academic program review are to examine the overall health, quality, and relevance of the university’s degree programs and to develop recommendations leading to program improvement. While the academic program is the primary unit of analysis, the review also examines the environment and infrastructure that support student learning and institutional goals. Consistent with good practice, these reviews typically occur once every seven years. 

Program Review Schedules

• UCF seven-year APR Cycle
• Class of 2022-23 APR Schedule
• Class of 2022-23 APR Streamlined Schedule
  (for qualifying programs who have recently undergone successful programmatic accreditation reviews)

Program Review Process & Materials to Help Prepare for Review

• APR Process at-a-glance
• UCF Policy 4-407 Academic Program Review
• Program Review Council (PRC)
• UCF Strategic Planning Information
• List of Materials Provided to Inform Reflection

External Consultant & Site Visit Information

• Criteria for Nominating External Consultants
• Sample Consultant Nomination Form
• Site Visit Planning – Distribution of Duties
• Sample Site Visit Itinerary

Report Templates

Self-study Templates

• Sample Unit (Department/School) Self-study
• Sample Graduate Program Self-study
• Sample Undergraduate Program Self-study

Self-study Supplements

• Contributing Faculty Activity Worksheet Instructions
• Contributing Faculty Activity Worksheet Template

Consultant Report Templates

• Consultant Unit Review
• Consultant Graduate Program Review
• Consultant Undergraduate Program Review

Other Resources

• UCF Faculty Qualifications (discipline descriptions – statements of good practice)
• UCF Faculty Teaching Qualifications Guidelines
• UCF Assessment Web Site (login required)

Contacts