Programs for Prioritization
The choice of the programs to be prioritized is derived from the definitions of programs that have been used for program review and student learning outcome assessment. A complete list of all programs is available here. The following academic programs will be prioritized:
- Graduate programs
- All graduate programs
- Each separate concentration within a graduate program is a separate program
- Master’s degrees are considered separate from doctoral degrees unless case is made that they should be considered together
- Separate program prioritization for programs offered online and off campus
If a graduate program is offered both on and off campus/online, the department/council will consider each a separate program.
- Majors
- All majors
- Each separate concentration within a major is a separate program
- Majors with teacher education are separate from nonteaching majors
- Separate program prioritization for programs offered online and off campus
If an undergraduate program is offered both on and off campus/online, the department/council will consider each a separate program.
- Minors
- stand-alone minors
- In addition, each department will provide data documenting the contribution of their courses to the University Program. University program data may be found on the IR website with the other data.
- University program within a department
- Data relevant to the Honors Program will be summarized by the Honors Council and presented directly to the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs.
- Honors Program
After careful consideration, the following programs will not be included in this academic program prioritization process:
- Course which serves other department majors (service courses)
- Certificate programs (unless specifically noted)
- Minors which are part of a major
- Competency courses
- 2-plus-2 programs
- Programs on hiatus
If colleges/departments/interdisciplinary programs have questions about the inclusion or omission of a program, please contact Claudia Douglass, Interim Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, WA 312, 774-3632, dougl1cb@cmich.edu