Western Association of Schools and Colleges

• February 25-26, 2010, The Westin Long Beach, CA

Workshop facilitators Marilee Bresciani and Cyd Jenefsky will lead this two-day workshop to support institutions in developing or improving their program review process.

The format blends brief presentations with interactive team exercises and individual team mentoring. There will be plenty of team time to work on campus-specific projects. Participants will be guided through a sequence of topics and exercises that can be applied to their particular institution's program review needs.
Topics include:

• purposes of program review process
• methods for incorporating outcomes-based assessment and evidence-based decision-making into program review
• typical steps and elements in a program review process
• roles and issues for various participants in program review
• types and sources of data used in program
• criteria for effective self-studies and external reviews
• ways to share and use results of program review
• strategies to work through challenges of implementation, including identifying resources for the process
• managing documentation for program review
• coordinating specialized accreditation review with institutional program review

Workshop activities utilize adult learning theory and focus on applied learning. The workshop is designed for senior colleges and universities, and will address academic as well as administrative/student affairs program reviews.

Institutional teams will focus on a project they define in advance to suit their campus program review needs. After registering, teams will be asked to submit a brief description of the current status of their program review process and what specifically they want to improve. This will help teams to get the most benefit from the retreat and help mentors to facilitate their progress.

Teams will attend a variety of plenary and break-out sessions where they can gather information and share examples as well as experiences with other campus participants. They'll also receive one-on-one mentoring, get peer feedback on their own work, and - best of all - they will return home with an implementation plan for developing or improving their institution's program review process.

WASC Assessment workshops are specifically designed for institutional teams made up of two or more persons. We will accept individuals, but they should understand that sending a team will provide the greatest benefit.

The Westin Long Beach is offering WASC workshop participants a discounted room rate of $149.00/night, plus tax. To reserve rooms, contact the hotel directly at 562- 436-3000 or 1-800-WESTIN1. You must identify yourself as a participant in the "WASC Western Association of Schools and Colleges" to secure the discounted rate. (NOTE: This rate will not be available if you book online.) The deadline for booking rooms in the WASC room block is Wednesday, February 3, 2010.

This educational program is provided as a service and a support to our member institutions and others who wish to attend. While optional for any institution, efforts are made to provide information about effective practices that aligns with WASC accreditation expectations.  

Registration fees: $485/per team member. 

Deadline to register:  Friday, February 5, 2010

 for this retreat

Sample Program/Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions - Program Review