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A framework that helps you develop more effective planning processes.
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Discussions and resources around the unresolved pain points affecting planning in higher education—both emergent and ongoing.
Common Challenges
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- Planning Types
Planning Types
Focus Areas
-
A framework that helps you develop more effective planning processes.
- Challenges
Challenges
Discussions and resources around the unresolved pain points affecting planning in higher education—both emergent and ongoing.
Common Challenges
- Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Featured Formats
Popular Topics
- Conferences & Programs
Conferences & Programs
Upcoming Events
- Community
Community
The SCUP community opens a whole world of integrated planning resources, connections, and expertise.
Get Connected
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Access a world of integrated planning resources, connections, and expertise-become a member!
Academic Program Review
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Academic Design
This book describes the design process used in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities to evaluate academic programs and priorities based on the unique needs of individual institutions. The conclusion offers information on how to prepare your academic design plan.Tool
Academic Planning Assessment
From launching new degree programs to assessing learning outcomes, academic planning happens every day—even if it’s not in a documented academic plan. Use this assessment to determine how robust academic planning is at your institution . . . and identify areas for improvement.Example Plans
Academic Program Review Guidelines
A helpful introduction to academic program review, with suggestive guidelines for programs undertaking a review or interpreting its results.Example Plans
Academic Program Review Schedule
A matrix showing the academic program review schedule for each of the college’s academic departments.Example Plans
Academic Program Review Template 2018–2019
Worksheet for performing academic program review.Example Plans
Academic Strategic Plan Addendum
Planning for Higher Education Journal
American University of Beirut’s Meta-Assessment Framework
In a higher education setting, it is important to evaluate assessment processes, establish clear expectations, and efficiently make decisions. Doing so will support program and unit outcomes and periodic program and unit reviews, aligning with the institution’s strategic plan and optimizing budget allocation.Conference Recordings
Critical Concepts and Trends in Assessment, Accreditation, and Program Review
This session will help you define assessment-related terms (i.e. goals, outcomes, objectives, standards, etc.) and will provide an overview of assessment and accreditation trends that could impact your institution.Conference Recordings
Developing Shared Metrics to Guide Multi-level Institutional Planning
This session will focus on the development and use of consistent metrics through the program review process and other key university processes to support integrated planning at the department, school, and university levels.Webinar Recordings
From Academic Program Decisions to Results
The decision-making process is only the beginning—how do you build a robust program portfolio in a way that ensures educational quality, financial sustainability, and meets the needs of your students? We will provide real-world examples of ways to effectively build quality online programs and courses that improve student access and retention, including performance metrics and faculty engagement.This is part three of a three-part program series, “Integrated Planning to Build a Thriving Academic Program Portfolio.”
Webinar Recordings
Instructional Economics
All program decisions have financial consequences—and some may surprise you. We will share a methodology for analyzing instructional economics and strategies for incorporating this data into the program decision-making process for long-term financial health.This is part two of a three-part program series, “Integrated Planning to Build a Thriving Academic Program Portfolio.”
Conference Presentations
Leveraging Software to Improve Academic Programs and Faculty Hiring
Example Plans
Preparing for Academic Program Review
A list of links out to resources for academic program review.Example Plans
Selected Questions for Academic Program Review
Questions intended to spark discussion amidst teams undertaking program review.Conference Recordings
Strategic Resource Allocation
This session will focus on a proven process for fairly and holistically evaluating all current academic programs and support functions to assess their value and contribution to institutional success.Webinar Recordings
The Provost Bookshelf: Start, Stop, or Grow?
Author, and founder of Gray Associates, Robert Gray Atkins joins us for a conversation about his book Start, Stop, or Grow?: A Data-informed Approach To Academic Program Evaluation And Management.Example Plans
The Tuskegee Trajectory
The university’s strategic plan details five broad goals with supporting strategies and measures for success. Focus centers on student success and leveraging technology for the 21st-century learning experience.Planning for Higher Education Journal
Transform the Program Strategy, Transform the College
An effective program strategy improves both student access and success while helping the college be more nimble in meeting emerging labor market needs.