Purpose

The Internal Academic Program Review Committee supports the mission of Great Falls College MSU by evaluating campus academic programs using established criteria in accordance with the campus’ academic program review schedule.

Areas of Responsibility

The Internal Academic Program Review Committee (IAPRC) guides the self-assessment of academic programs at Great Falls College MSU by developing processes, tools, and guidance for reflective practice and internal accountability. The IAPRC provides critical information for decision making regarding program continuation and resource allocation. The major tasks of the IAPRC are: 

• Assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of program delivery by considering the self-study, the presentation of the program, and the data upon which the self-study is based, 
• Making a recommendation for program continuation, discontinuation, or continuation with modification to the Executive Council based on the assessment of programs, and 
• Improving its own processes as necessary  

Membership

Members of the Internal Academic Program Review Committee will include:

• CAO or designee 
• Finance  
• Four faculty members, including the Chair of the committee  
• Institutional Researcher
• Registrar 

Term Limits

No term limits for staff members, three-year term limits for faculty members.