Department/Program Review
All degree and certificate programs at Stony Brook University must prepare a self-study that includes an assessment of student learning outcomes and participate in an external review process known as Department/Program Review. This process takes place every seven years (or an external accreditation cycle of no more than ten years).
For more information on the self-study requirements, selection of external reviewers, and University support provided to participating departments, see the policy and process documents developed by the Ad Hoc Committee to Establish a Program Review Process.
Department/Program Review Policy
Department/Program Review Process
Department/Program Review Self-Study Template
Department/Program Review - Participating Cohorts
Department/Program Review Implementation Timeline
Date | Action Item |
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April 2024 | OEE in consultation with relevant Deans, sends notice of self-study cohort participation. (view policy) |
May 2024 | OEE staff and IRPE staff conduct orientation meeting with programs. |
June 2024 | IRPE provides data to programs. OEE provides Academic Program Assessment Reports. |
September - October 2024 |
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January 2025 |
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February 2025 | Program submits self-study to OEE for distribution. |
March 2025 | OEE shares self-study with external reviewers. |
March - May 2025 | External review visits occur. |
May - June 2025 | External reviewers submit reports. Dean, Department Chair & OEE meet to debrief and develop action items/priorities. |
September 2025 | Department submits a short follow up document with goals and action items to work towards over the next 18 months. |
March 2026 | Department submits follow-up progress report on recommendations and plans. |
*OEE: Office of Educational Effectiveness
*IRPE: Office of Institutional Research, Planning & Effectiveness
Program Review FAQs
Department Mission Statements
Some SBU departments have mission statements that articulate how their area supports the institutional mission, school/college mission, and programs offered. A selection of departmental mission statements is available here.