Systematic Evaluation Plan (Programmatic per School)

Currently the AUHS Schools have developed systematic evaluation plans to routinely assess the processes and outcomes of these programs. Some programs have developed specific plans to further their development and improvement as well as assure quality on the programmatic level. The current process includes collaboration with faculty, students, and administrators to develop a plan that is comprehensive and based upon certain criteria or standards expected within the discipline. As such, developing the evaluation plan is a collaborative process in which faculty work closely with program staff to craft and implement an evaluation design that is responsive to the needs of the program. For example, during program implementation, faculty can provide formative evaluation findings so that program staff can make immediate, data-based decisions about program implementation and delivery. In addition, evaluators can, towards the end of a program or upon its completion, provide cumulative and summative evaluation findings, often required by accreditation agencies, and used to make decisions about program continuation or expansion. Program evaluation is the systematic assessment of the processes and/or outcomes of a program with the intent of furthering its development and improvement.