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Academic Criteria

CriteriaSubcriteriaData SourceEvaluation or Returned Value
1Contribution to and Alignment with University Mission Statement and Strategic PlanWith which strategic priorities do this program's goals align?Self-Reported
1Describe how this program achieves goals aligned with the University's mission and core values.Self-ReportedRubric
1Diversity and first gen data for each programPeoplesoftPercentage of each
2Quality of ProgramAlumni satisfactionAlumni SurveyAggregate measure (if available)
2Describe the scholarship and creative activities of this program's faculty.Self-ReportedRubric
2Provide the Service Metrics for this program's faculty and staff.Self-ReportedRubric
2Staffing - Average Number of Credits Taught per Instructional FTE (over three years, annually)OIRNumber
2Staffing - % of lecture classes covered by faculty (over three years, annually) OIRPercentage
2Staffing - Numbers and qualifications (terminal degree, tenured and tenure track) of faculty. (over three years, annually)OIRNumber
3(Internal & External) DemandSCHs (Student Credit Hours) generated in courses in programsPeoplesoftNumber
3Number of student majors in program: by owner (total number)OIRNumbers
3Number of student majors in program: by field of studyOIRNumbers
3Number of student majors in program: by academic planOIRNumbers
3Number of student minors in program: by field of study or owner if field of study is missingOIRNumbers
3Number of student certificates in program: by academic planOIRNumbers
3Number and percent change in enrollments in program over last seven years in comparison to the University enrollment for each year.OIRNumbers
3Number and percent change in graduates over last seven years in comparison to the University graduates for each year.OIRNumbers
3Describe the types of community engagement and partnerships of students, faculty and staff in which this program participates (e.g. internships, field experience, clinicals)Self-ReportedRubric
3Detail evidence of employer demand, stakeholder demand, and overall trends for this program.Self-ReportedRubric
3National Trend in employment rates for majors in programsNACE or similarPercentage
4Cost Effectiveness/Fiscal Impact (size, FTE, productivity)Instructional FTE per SCHOIRRatio
4Net program cost (GPR) per SCH = Program total cost (staff and S&E costs for each program) - Program income (fees, grants, etc) /SCH (three years by year)OIR & ControllerNumber
4Average Unearned CreditsOIRDFW for undergrad
CDFW for graduate
4Program Credit Requirements for each major, minor and certificate in this programSelf-ReportedNumbers
4Provide a justification for the credit requirements if above the minimumSelf-ReportedRubric
5Opportunity AnalysisDescribe opportunities for this program to increase student numbers.Self-ReportedRubric
5Describe opportunities to increase the quality of this program.Self-ReportedRubric
5Describe opportunities for this program to collaborate within UW Oshkosh.Self-ReportedRubric
5Describe opportunities for this program to collaborate externally.Self-ReportedRubric
5Describe opportunities for improving student experience in this program.Self-ReportedRubric
5Describe opportunities for this program to address pressing campus issues.Self-ReportedRubric
5Describe opportunities for this program to meet pressing student needs.Self-ReportedRubric
5Describe potential opportunities to increase effectiveness, and/or efficiency of this program (development, technology, funding for specific programming or training, etc.).Self-ReportedRubric
6Critical Information not addressed by other criteriaThere may be special considerations to contribute to a program’s life and have not been covered in the points above. This section provides an opportunity for programs to discuss such considerations.Self-ReportedRubric