The Office of Comprehensive Program Reviews (OCPR) contributes to the University's educational and research mission by conducting quality assessments of its graduate and undergraduate programs. Reviews of existing programs are designed to provide structured opportunities for the unit to undertake healthy self-examination, demonstrate future needs, and receive constructive evaluation. The External Evaluators reports will be shared with the Department, Academic Dean, the Vice Provosts and the Provost, and used as a means of determining the strengths of the programs under review and the allocation of resources for the support of those programs.
The self-study document, prepared by the department, is the first step in the process. It is the unit's principal opportunity to provide background information regarding the program under review to the external evaluators and administration. Once the Self Study is complete, the program is then peer-reviewed by external review teams which are comprised of 2-3 distinguished faculty from other leading research intensive universities who are brought to campus for a 2-day visit. During the review process, the Academic Dean or the Vice Provosts may pose specific questions for special consideration by the external evaluators.
For documentation and forms for the comprehensive, graduate and undergraduate program reviews, select the desired program review below and click on the "Get Forms" button.