Purpose and Goals of Instructional Program Planning
PURPOSE
The purpose of Instructional Planning is to recognize quality and assist in the continuous strengthening and improvement of the college academic program as well as the support services in the instruction component. The process is designed to:
- Look towards the future
- Provide a rigorous examination of programs and their outcomes
- Develop new insights into program effectiveness through identification and assessment of student learning outcomes
- Engage departments in planning program improvements that are responsive to student -- and community needs
- Provide information for resource allocation within departments and within the college
All departments will be reviewed every six years. The Council for Instructional Planning determines the order in which departments will be reviewed. Even in tight budgetary times, program planning provides an opportunity to identify what we value. Career Technical Education (CTE) programs complete an additional biennial review as defined in Ed Code 78016 and AP 4020.
GOALS
- Improve programs and services consistent with the College Mission Links to an external site. and Strategic Plan Links to an external site. and the California Community College Mission
- Determine department direction and goals for the next six (6) years
- Collaborative participation by a department’s faculty and staff in planning for the future
- Review and confirm all courses, degrees, and certificates that make up each of a department’s instructional programs
- Foster cooperation among college departments and services
- Develop information to assist in the allocation of resources
- Increase responsiveness to student and community needs
- Improve response to external and demographic changes
- Respond to state and federal mandates for accountability