Overview

Program Reviews focus on the quality and integrity of the program as it relates to student learning. The Review is a systematic process to engage in continuous improvement through self-study and assessment and to improve congruence with the mission of Pepperdine. This is a cyclical process (every five years) for evaluating and enhancing programs conducted through self-evaluation and peer evaluation by external reviewers. The comprehensive analysis of program quality will be used to inform follow-up planning and budgeting processes at various levels. Program review is a required element in the WASC accreditation and has been a part of Pepperdine's assessment cycle since 2003. When implemented effectively and followed up deliberately, program review is a powerful means of engaging faculty, staff, and administrators in evaluating and improving programs. The review process is an opportunity to refine a program to meet the changing needs of student learning, retention, curriculum in various disciplines, and student support services. It is also a purposeful opportunity to link decision-making, planning, and budgeting with evidence. An overview of the stages of the process is included below.