Program Review and SLOA
Between 2022 and 2024, the Program Review Committee and the Student Learning Outcomes and Assessment (SLOA) Committee engaged in a comprehensive evaluation of their respective processes. This work included a careful review, detailed analysis and the development of recommendations designed to strengthen program review and SLOA practices by enhancing their relevance, improving workflow efficiency and increasing overall usability.
All programs now complete an abbreviated annual report that documents program needs, goals and resource requests. Comprehensive program reviews are conducted on a three-year cycle and incorporate an in-depth, data-informed analysis of prior outcomes to guide planning and continuous improvement.
The SLOA process has transitioned to an annual, dialog-centered model, which emphasizes ongoing reflection and fosters expanded opportunities for meaningful discussion about teaching and learning throughout each academic year.
Inquiries regarding program review may be directed to programreview@citruscollege.edu. For questions pertaining to student learning outcomes and assessment, please contact sloa@citruscollege.edu.
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Program review is a college-wide effort, involving hundreds of faculty, staff and administrators. In addition to all of these participants, there are a few key people who provide leadership and support for the process.
Program Review and SLOA Committee
The Program Review and SLOA Committee is a standing committee of the Citrus College Steering Committee.
The purpose of the committee is to:
- facilitate development, implementation and assessment of student learning outcomes (SLOs) and service area outcomes (SAOs) across the campus community
- provide guidance, training, support and oversight on matters related to the four areas
of program review:
- academic support
- institutional support
- instruction
- student services
Program Review Coordinator
The program review coordinator provides guidance to faculty, staff and administrators
to ensure that the program review process is conducted in a timely and professional
manner. Along with the SLOA coordinator, the program review coordinator co-chairs
the Program Review Committee and reports progress to relevant shared governance committees,
including the Steering Committee and the Academic Senate. The program review coordinator also serves as co-chair of the Institutional Effectiveness Committee.
Curriculum Specialist
The curriculum specialist provides ongoing assistance to the Program Review Committee,
the program review coordinator and the SLOA coordinator. The curriculum specialist
also provides administrative support for the technical support functions of program
reviews and student learning outcomes assessment, including setting up users and templates,
running reports and answering user questions about the system.
Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Coordinator
The SLOA coordinator works closely with the program review coordinator to ensure that
student learning assessment remains a central part of program review. Along with the
program review coordinator, the SLOA coordinator co-chairs the Program Review Committee.
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Assessment of student learning is integral to the program review process at Citrus College. The student learning outcomes assessment coordinator works closely with the program review coordinator on all aspects of the assessment of student learning. By making assessment of student learning a central part of program review, it ensures that any concerns raised by these assessments can be used to define goals and request appropriate resources.
SLO Assessments Instructions
Faculty annually reflect on the result of course-level student learning outcome assessments
as part of the program review process.
Visit the SLOA page for further details.
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Annual program reviews are the starting place for program resource requests that are not covered as part of the usual annual budget for the program.
Once resource requests are made in program review, they are prioritized at a divisional level and funding mechanisms are determined.
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