The
Function
of
the
Audit
and Review Committee
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FUNCTION
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To conduct
an audit and review of each academic program (i.e., major, minor, and general
education program) every five years with the intent to:
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Improve the
quality of programs
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Identify needs
for additional study and/or planning
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Help set priorities
for reallocation of resources within or among programs, departments or
colleges, and ensure overall institutional financial equilibrium
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Ensure appropriate
standards for program quality
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Identify the
needs and unique circumstances of specific programs
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Identify non-functional
or unnecessarily duplicative programs
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Identify needs
for structural changes in programs or administrative units
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To report the
results of each audit and review by identifying each program’s
strengths
and weaknesses; making specific recommendation for program improvement;
and stating a summary conclusion that the program be a) expanded or augmented
with additional resources, b) continued in its present form and at its
current resource level, c) changed in form or direction, d) strengthened
and reviewed earlier than five years, e) consolidated with other programs,
or f) phased out.
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To forward
reports to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs with informational
copies to the appropriate academic units and college deans, to the University
Curriculum Committee, and to the Faculty Senate.
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To assist academic
units with the development and implementation of effective assessment plans
for their academic programs.
MEMBERSHIP
Two faculty
members elected at-large, each from a different college
One faculty
member elected by and from each college
One student
selected by the Whitewater Student Government
The Provost
and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs or designee (non-voting chair)
Director
of Institutional Research (non-voting resource person)
TERM
Three-year
staggered terms for faculty and one year term for the student
For a list of committee members see the University
Handbook