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Primary Functions of Program DirectorsLeadershipCurriculum Management and CoordinationCoordinate Program AssessmentMarketing, Recruitment and AdmissionsPartnership DevelopmentAcademic Advisement and Student Retention
http://www.uwstout.edu/curr/committees/progradvisory/pdmodel.cfmhttp://www.uwstout.edu/curr/committees/progradvisory/upload/BFA-Program-Director-Manual.docx
Program Advisory CommitteeMembership -
Internal and external stakeholders: faculty and academic staff from across colleges, students, alumni and employers
Function -Advises in development of curriculum and short- and long-range goals and projections for the program.
http://www.uwstout.edu/curr/committees/progradvisory/
Program Review
Annual Assessment in the MajorAnnual reports due: Mid October – October 2, 2015Reports are archived and accessed through UW-Stout’s
information portal – please review!
http://www.uwstout.edu/admin/provost/assessment.cfm
Assessment in the MajorAssessment of student learning outcomes related to
program objectives
Include direct and indirect measures
Systematic effort and progress on improving student learning outcomes
Faculty involvement is essential
Planning and Review Committee
The PRC is a standing committee of the Faculty Senate that conducts regular program reviews:
First review is five years after new program approval; subsequently, every seven years
Documentation includes: Program self study Surveys of key instructors, advisory board, program alumni Reports strengths, areas for improvement, and recommendations
http://www.uwstout.edu/admin/provost/prc.cfm
Accreditation:The Provost’s Office keeps permanent files on accreditation. Forward copies of reports and correspondence to the Provost’s Office for the official record.
http://www.uwstout.edu/curr/accred.cfm
Program WebsitesDon Steffen (x1239) assists with site creation and maintenance
Audience: New students, parents Prospective students Accreditation agencies
Site includes: Program description Contact information Four-year course sequence Graduation Guarantee contract
http://www.uwstout.edu/programs/
Bulletin Website
Information for prospective, new and continuing students, alumni:• Fees• Admission• Program and graduation requirements• Degree Planners• Course descriptions
http://bulletin.uwstout.edu/
Curriculum HandbookThe Curriculum Handbook provides information on:
Curriculum policies and procedures
Curriculum approval process
Formats, procedures, and sequences
Policies, definitions, and documents of significance regarding curriculum
http://www.uwstout.edu/curr/handbook/index.cfm
Curriculum & Instruction CommitteeObjectives of the CIC:
• Review, develop and recommend new and/or modified curriculum policies
• Serve as an academic forum to discuss and act upon proposals for credit-producing learning experiences as well as academic programs
• Encourage a transdisciplinary approach to curriculum and instructional growth
• Promote academic excellence and educational opportunity and encourage the use of appropriate standards throughout the curriculum
http://www.uwstout.edu/curr/committees/cic/index.cfm
http://www.uwstout.edu/curr/handbook/progrdev/flowchart.cfm
Curriculum Approval Process
Course RevisionsCourse revisions impact programsDepartments revising programs must consult
with program directorsProgram directors will sign a Course Impact
Summary as part of the course revision document
Course Impact Summary Form:http://www.uwstout.edu/curr/handbook/forms/upload/CIS.pdf
Image Now• Permanent curriculum files are imaged and stored
• Courses• PRC reports• Accreditation files• Official and historical program documents and
correspondence
• Program Directors are able to view all curriculum documents
Degree Audit Substitutions and WaiversSubs and waivers are web forms:
Authored by Program Directors or Program Assistants
Submitted online Electronically approved and routed Stored in ImageNow with student records
Web Forms:http://www.uwstout.edu/admin/provost/Degree-Audit-Program-Waiver.cfmhttp://www.uwstout.edu/admin/provost/Substitution.cfm
Resources/Websites Program Director Handbook
https://www.uwstout.edu/hr/intranet/upload/Program-Director-Manual.docx
Curriculum Handbook http://www.uwstout.edu/curr/handbook/index.cfm
Academic Planhttp://www.uwstout.edu/curr/handbook/general/accplan.cfm
Bulletinshttp://bulletin.uwstout.edu/
Curriculum and Instruction Committeehttp://www.uwstout.edu/curr/committees/cic/index.cfm
Graduate Education Committeehttp://www.uwstout.edu/grad/faculty/grec.cfm
General Education Requirement (and committee)http://www.uwstout.edu/curr/committees/gec/index.cfm
Racial and Ethnic Studies Requirement (and committee)http://www.uwstout.edu/admin/provost/currhb/ethnic.cfm
Global Perspectives Requirement (and committee)http://www.uwstout.edu/admin/provost/currhb/global.cfm
Program Websites http://www.uwstout.edu/programs/
Program Advisory Committees http://www.uwstout.edu/curr/committees/progradvisory/index.cfm
Access Stout https://access.uwstout.edu/ps/signon.html
WebNow https://imagenow.uwstout.edu/webnow/
• The Provost’s Office hosts two Program Director meetings per term – agenda items are welcome!
• Additional meetings among Program Directors are encouraged for information sharing.