Program Review

The 2006-2009 Student Affairs Strategic Plan establishes the goal of developing an evaluation process that ensures Student Affairs programs and services are ready and able to meet the needs of an ever-changing student body. As an organization committed to continuous programmatic improvement, Student Affairs must systematically assess, acknowledge, and appropriately respond to new challenges, identify potential opportunities, and routinely strive to enhance our programs and services. The adoption and implementation of the program review guidelines summarized in this document provide an important step towards achieving Student Affairs’ organizational evaluation objectives. In addition, the program review process provides a powerful vehicle for answering public calls for increased organizational accountability and providing documentation of Student Affairs’ valuable contributions to student learning and development outcomes.

Guiding Principles of Program Review

• The Student Affairs Program Review process is a formative assessment tool designed to enhance organizational performance.
• The program review guidelines are informed by and serve to advance the unique mission, values, and aspirations of UCLA Student Affairs.
• The program review process reflects the values that have historically guided Student Affairs assessment activities (e.g., respect for students, quality programs, effective use of organizational resources).

Thus the primary reason for conducting program reviews is to ensure the continuation of high quality programs and services in Student Affairs and to make sure that our offerings are central to the role and mission, priorities, and strategic goals of Student Affairs and the University.