1. Standard I
Systematic Planning

2. Standard I: Process An overarching process model
Implementation of the model: undertakings, data collection, analysis, interactions, decisions
Documentation: strategic/long-range plan, meeting minutes, assessment measures, analysis summaries, decision points,
Standard I: Process

3. I.1 An ongoing, broad-based systematic planning process
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The program follows a strategic planning process….
Graphic of the process
Stages
Participants
Timeline
I.1 An ongoing, broad-based systematic planning process

4. I.1.2 Continuous review & revision
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The mission, goals, objectives and student learning outcomes are reviewed by the assessment committee annually.
Specific example
Data collected
Method of analysis of data
Decision resulting from analysis
I.1.2 Continuous review & revision

5. I.1.3 Assessment of goal & SLO attainment
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The program has identified an assessment committee whose responsibility it is to review the mission, goals, objectives, and student learning outcomes.
Specific example
Data collected
Method of analysis of data
Decision resulting from analysis
I.1.3 Assessment of goal & SLO attainment

6. I.1.4 Communication with constituents
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The program’s strategic plan is posted on the website.
The program’s advisory committee meets annually.
The faculty, along with the program advisory committee and student leaders, participate in an annual retreat to revisit the strategic plan, review assessment data, consider external professional factors, and revise program plans and initiatives.
An example to illustrate…
I.1.4 Communication with constituents

7. I.2 Student learning outcomes
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Student learning outcomes appear on all course syllabi.
A matrix to map where in the curriculum each program learning outcome is taught.
I.2 Student learning outcomes

8. I.3 Value of teaching & service
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Students participate in service learning experiences in the practicum
Specific examples of experiences students have to engage with various populations on and off campus to support information access and creation
I.3 Value of teaching & service

9. I.4 Program goals reviewed
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Student course evaluations
Survey of alumni
Survey of employers
Each stakeholder group’s role in review of program goals and objectives
Example of stakeholder impact on program goals and objectives
I.4 Program goals reviewed

10. I.5. Ongoing decision-making processes
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Recently, the program has revised the core curriculum to reduce the number of courses and the number of credit hours required to graduate as a method of enable students to complete the program in two years.
Committees?
Retreat?
Annual meeting of stakeholders
Example of data-driven decision
I.5. Ongoing decision-making processes

11. I.6. Use of results Not this… This, for example…
Recently, the program has revised the core curriculum to reduce the number of courses and the number of credit hours required to graduate as a method of enable students to complete the program in two years.
Specific examples of program improvements based on evaluation,
I.6. Use of results

12. Suggestions for Standard I documentation
Use graphics to represent process
Give concrete examples
Use tables to organize information
Use timelines to illustrate process
Suggestions for Standard I documentation