The evaluation of academic programs of instruction is the primary responsibility of three groups: (1) the Vice Presidents for Academic Affairs and External Programs; (2) the Area Coordinators and members of the respective areas; and (3) the members of the Academic Policies Committee. Each major or other program area of the College completes a program review once every five years. The criteria for the program review stress the relation of the unit's mission, goals and resources to those of the College as a whole. The Academic Policies Committee is responsible for disseminating specific information about the criteria for program review as well as the process for committee consideration of the unit's report. If the Academic Policies Committee recommends a change in the allocation of College resources as a result of program review, it forwards its recommendation to Academic Council and, subsequently, to The President's Council.
If it recommends a significant change in the curriculum of the unit, including any alteration, contraction or elimination of any program of instruction, it forwards its recommendation to the Faculty Meeting.