Academic program review policy

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The policy and associated procedure and standard ensure programs are sustainable and meet demand 

Ensures program array sustainably meets student and emploiyer demand

An important part of PASSHE's accountability framework creating incentives to advance Board priorities

An important part of PASSHE's accountability framework creating incentives to advance Board priorities

A central part of the Board's accountability framework and requires that universities are managed in a financially sustainable manner, using a detailed set of procedures and standards to drive that outcome.  

Guidelines for implementing the Board's financial sustainability policy including by defining an annual comprehensive planning process that is central to sustainable budget management.    

The policy and its associated "procedures and standards" ensure universities remain current in enrollment management practices

Review guidelines and criteria drawn on industry best practices 

The resolution integrates several policies which work together to create a framework for improving individual and institutional performance in pursuit of the Board's redesign goals 

Epitomizes the emerging governance model at PASSHE delegating to university leadership responsibility for determining strategic direction in return for a high degree of accountability to the Board. 

Defines the formula to incentivize student enrollment and retention, and improved outcomes for low-income students and students of color  

Demonstrating how enrollment and retention are incentivized specifically