1. Program Viability Study Program Review Red Deer College ACCC Symposium February 2004

2. Annual Program Review  2 level review process 1 st level based on annual data collection Student demand (applications) Student enrollment Student satisfaction Program completion rate Employment/Transfer rate Cost/FLE student 2 nd level when indicators show problem areas More comprehensive review—customized to program area

3. Program Review Process  Criteria established through College-wide consultation.  Program Review Advisory Committee: Faculty, administration, support staff, students Reports to Senior Administration and Academic Council Sets criteria, establish process, review data Makes recommendations to administration, departments, or policy bodies.

4. Program Viability Study  Extraordinary Review  Based on Program Viability Definition Program feasibility and program sustainability Sustainability based on five year horizon 26 Factors Assumes quality has been maintained through annual review process

5. Viability Criteria  Data from annual Level 1 Review  Additional factors including data from departments, program advisory committees, and transfer institutions.  Examples of additional data: Adequacy of current resource allocation Future needs for additional resources Impact on community, students Employment outlook Fit with College mission and direction Cost effectiveness relative to benchmarks

6. Viability Process  Affirmation of Criteria (committee, consultation)  Establishment of data sources  Questionnaires sent to program departments  Submissions reviewed by Committee and Viability Profile established for each program  Viability Profile shared with departments for feedback  Recommendations sent to Educational Administration team. Program right-sizing, program growth, and program termination.

7. Viability Process  Senior administration used viability study recommendations to formulate plan.  Each department was informed of the changes that would be required.  Town hall meeting, press release and web posting of entire plan.  Plan was released in context of future direction for the College.

8. Further Information  Gerry Paradis Dean of Research and Technology Integration Red Deer College gerry.paradis@rdc.ab.ca (403) 342-3295