The Program Effectiveness Process (PEP)
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	The primary intent of the Program Effectiveness Process (PEP) is continuous improvement – in program effectiveness, achievement and the teaching/learning process. PEP is being implemented to provide a college wide comprehensive process that allows programs to document their improvement efforts. PEP is incorporated in the institution’s overall focus on planning and institutional effectiveness. The focus is on: Program learner outcomes Assessment criteria congruent with the outcomes Continuous program improvement The process provides important opportunities to: gather information about a program; increase understanding of program quality and contributions; modify and update programs; support decision-making relative to program expansion and continuance; and plan for the future based on college and community needs. Specifically, program effectiveness assists faculty and administration in completing important objectives that: analyze program goals and outcomes in the context of the College’s unique mission; give faculty and departments consistent data to assess and improve programs and instruction; allow ongoing analysis of all programs’ efficiency and effectiveness; identify and plan for current and future needs of students and the College; fulfill program reporting requirements and requests by board, state, and agencies.
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