Academic Program Review

Program review serves several purposes at UAA.  It provides an opportunity for faculty to reflect on their programs, with a particular focus on student learning and success, and to make recommendations regarding program improvement. It also provides an opportunity for faculty to highlight areas of strength and to demonstrate how the program is meeting state needs by graduating students with credentials that contribute, specifically and generally, to the workforce of Alaska. Finally, it provides programs a direct opportunity to discuss program resources and is an opportunity for programs to establish an action plan for moving forward.

All academic programs and units at UAA are required by Board of Regents Policy P10.06.010 to engage in program review on a seven-year cycle. University Regulation R10.06.010 sets out the minimum requirements for program review, including centrality of program mission, quality, demand, program productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency.  The UAA process integrates information about student learning outcomes assessment and the improvement of student learning, as well as progress on student success measures and the closing of achievement gaps, aligning program efforts and resources with institutional priorities.  Final decisions include commendations and recommendations, which guide future program efforts.  The results of cyclical Academic Program Review are reported to the UA Board of Regents annually and are published on the UAA Program Review website. See the Timeline and Responsibilities document for a general outline of the process.

Program Review Seven-Year Schedule

  • Program Review Seven-Year Schedule

    Schedule: The table below projects the program reviews over a seven-year cycle.

    Type of Review: The seven-year schedule on this site indicates all reporting that is due, including Interim Progress Reports (IPR), Follow-up Reviews (FPR), or regularly scheduled Program Reviews (PR).

    See the academic year buttons for detailed information.

    Type of Review Key:     PR - Program Review   FPR - Follow-up Program Review   IPR - Interim Progress Report

    AY26 AY27 AY28 AY29 AY30 AY31 AY32
    Biological Sciences (OEC-BA-BS-MS) - PR Air Traffic Control (AAS) - PR Accounting (OEC-AAS-BBA) - PR Apprenticeship Technology (AAS) - PR Anthropology (OEC-BA-BS-MA) - PR Civil Engineering (BS-MS) - PR Construction Mgmt (AAS-BS) - PR
    Comp Syst & Net Tech (AAS), Cisco Net Assoc (OEC) - FPR Alaska Native Studies (OEC-UC-AA) - PR Architectural and Engineering Tech (AAS) - PR Art (BA-BFA) - PR Dental Hygiene (BS) - PR Culinary Arts (OEC-AAS) - PR Teaching and Learning (GC-MED) - PR
    Early Childhood Development and Education (OEC-AAS-BA-PBCT) - PR Applied Technologies Leadership (BS) - FPR Automotive and Diesel Power Technology (OEC-UC-AAS) - PR Communication (BA) - PR Dietetics and Nutrition (BS-MS) - PR Electrical Engineering (BS) - PR  
    Fire and Emergency Svcs Tech (AAS) - PR Aviation Maint Tech (UC-AAS) - PR Economics (BA-BBA) - PR Comp Science (BA-BS), Comp Syst Engineering (BS) - PR English (OEC-BA) - PR Music (BA-BM) - PR  
    Geomatics (OEC-AAS-BS) - FPR Aviation Tech (BS) - PR Finance (BBA) - PR Construction Skills (OEC) - PR History (BA) - PR    
    Health Sciences (OEC-BS) - PR Chemistry (BS) - PR General Business (OEC-AAS) - PR Criminology & Criminal Justice (BA) - PR Indust Process Instr, Process Tech, Petro Tech (OEC-UC-AAS) - PR    
    Legal Studies (AAS-BA-PBCT) - PR Ed Leadership (GC-MED) - PR Graphic Design (OEC) - PR Diagnostic Med Sonography & Radiologic Tech (AAS) - PR Natural Sciences (BS) - PR    
    Medical Office Coding & Medical Assisting (OEC-AAS) - PR General Management (GC-MBA) - PR Journalism and Public Comm (BA) - PR Philosophy (BA) - PR Physical Therapist Assistant (AAS) - PR    
    Occupational Safety and Health (OEC-AAS-BS) - PR General Program & General Sciences (AA-AS) - PR Management (OEC-BBA) - PR Project Management (BS-GC-MS) - PR      
    Pharmacy Technology (OEC) - PR Geological Sciences (BS-MS) - PR Marine Service Technology (OEC) - PR Technology (AAS) - PR      
    Political Science (BA) - FPR Human Services (OEC-AAS-BHS) - PR Marketing (BBA) - PR        
    Pre-Medical Studies (PBCT) - PR International Studies (BA) - PR Millwright (OEC) - PR        
    Psychology (BA-BS-GC-MS-PHD) - PR Kinesiology (BS) - PR Web Engineering (OEC) - PR        
    Public Administration and Policy (MPA-MPP) - PR Language and Literacy Education (GC) - PR          
    Public Health (GC-MPH) - PR Languages (BA) - PR          
    Refrigeration and Heating (OEC) - PR Mathematics (BA-BS) - PR          
    Speech-Language Pathology (AAS-PBCT) - PR Mechanical Engineering (BS-MS) - FPR          
      Nursing (AAS-BS-GC-MS-DNP) - PR          
      Outdoor Leadership (UC-AAS) - PR          
      Paramedical Technology (AAS) - PR          
      Professional Piloting (OEC-AAS) - PR          
      Social Work (OEC-BSW-MSW) - PR          
      Special Education (GC-MED) - PR          
      Surgical Technology (AAS) - PR          
      Welding and Nondestructive Testing (OEC-UC) - PR          
      Veterinary (OEC-AAS) - PR          

 Current Program Reviews

  • AY26 Academic Program Review

    AY26 Program Reviews (Regular)

    Type of Review Key:     PR - Program Review   FPR - Follow-up Program Review   IPR - Interim Progress Report

    Dates:     March 1 - Program Report   April 1 - Dean Response   7 Days After Receipt of Dean's Response - Optional Program Response   August 1 - Provost Decision

    Documents: In the fall, each program receives a customized, fillable form with previous recommendations and other information pre-loaded.

    Program(s) and Type of Review Final Report and Review
    Biological Sciences (OEC-BA-BS-MS) - PR
    OEC Conservation Ecology
    OEC Fermentation Science
    OEC Marine Mammal Biology
    OEC Marine Natural Resources Technician
    BA Biological Sciences
    BS Biological Sciences
    MS Biological Sciences    		 Biological Sciences (OEC-BA-BS-MS)
    Computer Systems & Network Technology and Cisco Net Assoc (OEC-AAS) - FPR
    OEC Cisco-Certified Network Associate
    OEC IT Support Desk Technician
    AAS Computer Systems & Network Technology    		 Computer Systems & Network Technology and Cisco Net Assoc (OEC-AAS)
    Early Childhood Development and Education (OEC-AAS-BA-PBCT) - PR
    OEC Infant & Toddler Development
    AAS Early Childhood Development
    BA Early Childhood Education
    PBCT Early Childhood Pre-K - Third Grade    		 Early Childhood Development and Education (OEC-AAS-BA-PBCT)
    Fire & Services Technology (AAS) - PR Fire & Emergency Services Technology (AAS)
    Geomatics (OEC-AAS-BS) - FPR
    OEC Geographic Information Systems
    AAS Geomatics
    BS Geomatics    		 Geomatics (OEC-AAS-BS)
    Health Sciences (OEC-BS) - PR
    OEC Gerontology
    BS Health Sciences    		 Health Sciences (OEC-BS)
    Legal Studies (AAS-BA-PBCT) - PR
    AAS Paralegal Studies
    BA Legal Studies
    PBCT Paralegal Studies    		 Legal Studies (AAS-BA-PBCT)
    Medical Office Coding & Medical Assisting (OEC-AAS) - PR
    OEC Medical Office Coding
    OEC Medical Assisting
    AAS Medical Assisting    		 Medical Office Coding & Medical Assisting (OEC-AAS)
    Occupational Safety & Health (OEC-AAS-BS) - PR
    OEC Safety Specialist
    AAS Occupational Safety & Health
    BS Occupational Safety & Health    		 Occupational Safety & Health (OEC-AAS-BS)
    Pharmacy Technology (OEC) - PR Pharmacy Technology (OEC)
    Political Science (BA) - FPR Political Science (BA)
    Pre-Medical Studies (PBCT) - PR Pre-Medical Studies (PBCT)
    Psychology (BA-BS-GC-MS-PHD) - PR
    BA Psychology
    BS Psychology
    GC Children's Mental Health
    MS Clinical Psychology
    MS School Psychology - Specialist
    PhD Clinical-Community Psychology    		 Psychology (BA-BS-GC-MS-PHD)
    Public Administration and Policy (MPA-MPP) - PR
    MPA Public Administration
    MPP Public Policy    		 Public Administration and Policy (MPA-MPP)
    Public Health (GC-MPH) - PR
    GC Public Health
    MPH Public Health    		 Public Health (GC-MPH)
    Refrigeration & Heating (OEC) - PR Refrigeration & Heating (OEC)
    Speech-Language Pathology (AAS-PBCT) - PR
    AAS Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
    PBCT Speech-Language Pathology    		 Speech-Language Pathology (AAS-PBCT)

Archive 

THE REVIEWS BELOW WERE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS MOTION OF FEBRUARY 21, 2025 AND REMAIN POSTED FOR REAFFIRMATION OF ACCREDITATION PURPOSES.

UAA Program Review Report to the Board of Regents