Program Review organizes reviews of every existing undergraduate and graduate program at least every ten years. It evaluates new programs within five years of implementation. They establish criteria and procedures and submit written reports of programs reviewed. In the Faculty Senate Bylaws, responsibilities are defined as such:

6.11 The Program Review Committee shall have the responsibility of organizing and conducting a review of each undergraduate and graduate program.

• 6.11.1 In consultation with the Executive Vice President and Provost, the committee will organize a review of each existing undergraduate and graduate program at least every ten years. When possible, scheduling will coincide with program accreditation processes. New programs must be evaluated within five years of implementation.
• 6.11.2 The committee will submit written reports of all programs reviewed to the Faculty Senate Office, and Executive Vice President and Provost with copies to the Graduate Dean, academic unit dean or director, and to the President.
• 6.11.3 Criteria and procedures for evaluation shall be established by the committee.

This committee helps to maintain the standards of individual programs by its detailed assessment. Because of the in-depth nature of this effort, each college/unit has several committee members, each serving a three-year term.

Program Review works closely with the Provost’s Office, which provides several resources.