Student Learning Assessment and Academic Program Reviews
Every program at Purchase College identifies ways students will be able to demonstrate what they have learned within their major and course of study.
This all starts with identifying student learning outcomes within specific courses. From the course level, we can then assess how each course reflects learning within the larger program of study (specific majors) and general education.
Timeline
While formal assessment of academic programs occurs on a rotating basis, annual planning and assessment are strongly encouraged within each program. We operate seven to ten year review cycle. Each program concludes its review with a conversation with two external reviewers, who provide constructive feedback on curriculum and its delivery. Below is a chart indicating the current time line for program reviews at Purchase College.
Academic Program Review Schedule:
(Occurs over two academic years. The first year is preparing the Self-Study and securing external reviewers. The last year is External review visits and the closing of the review process with the Provost’s office)
Upcoming Reviews
Fall 2023-Fall 2024
Dance
2023-2024, 2024-2025
Biology, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Environmental Studies
2024-2025, 2025-2026
Theatre Design/Technology, Theatre and Performance, Acting
2025-2026, 2026-2027
Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy & Critical Thought
2026-2027, 2027-2028
Art History, History, English and Global Literatures
2027-2028, 2028-2029
Language and Culture, Latin American, Caribbean and LatinX Studies, Gender Studies
2029-2030, 2030-2031
Cinema and Television Studies, Film, Communications
Completed Reviews
Fall 2021- Fall 2022
Creative Writing, Playwriting and Screenwriting
Spring 2021-Spring 2022
Music, Psychology
Spring 2022- Spring 2023
Mathematics/Computer Science, New Media
Fall 2022-Fall 2023
Economics, Arts Management, Entrepreneurship in the Arts
Spring 2023-Spring 2024
Journalism
Additional Resources
Please refer to our SharePoint site for templates and rubrics to assist with planning and assessment.