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'''RCampus Program Review and Assessment''' is a comprehensive and customizable platform developed to support institutional effectiveness through structured program evaluations, evidence-based assessments, and strategic planning. It is part of the broader '''RCampus Matrix''' suite and is tailored to meet the accreditation and continuous improvement needs of academic and administrative units.
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'''RCampus Program Review and Assessment''' is a comprehensive and customizable platform developed to support institutional effectiveness through structured program evaluations, evidence-based assessments, and strategic planning. It is part of the broader '''[[Matrices|RCampus Matrix]]''' suite and is tailored to meet the accreditation and continuous improvement needs of academic and administrative units.
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== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
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It is built for flexibility, making it suitable for both academic departments and administrative units.
 
It is built for flexibility, making it suitable for both academic departments and administrative units.
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== Key Features ==
 
== Key Features ==
 
 
=== Structured Program Reviews ===
 
=== Structured Program Reviews ===
 
Programs can define:
 
Programs can define:
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Each element is linked to assessment cycles, degrees, and organizational units. Users may assign measurable values (e.g., percentages, currency, numeric targets) for performance tracking.
 
Each element is linked to assessment cycles, degrees, and organizational units. Users may assign measurable values (e.g., percentages, currency, numeric targets) for performance tracking.
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=== Evidence Collection ===
 
=== Evidence Collection ===
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Administrators and reviewers can annotate and evaluate submissions.
 
Administrators and reviewers can annotate and evaluate submissions.
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=== Rubric-Based Assessment ===
 
=== Rubric-Based Assessment ===
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Jurors or reviewers can independently or collaboratively assess materials using standard or customized rubrics.
 
Jurors or reviewers can independently or collaboratively assess materials using standard or customized rubrics.
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=== Workflow and Progress Tracking ===
 
=== Workflow and Progress Tracking ===
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* Progress indicators at all levels (goal, program, unit)
 
* Progress indicators at all levels (goal, program, unit)
 
* Deadlines and reminders for timely completion
 
* Deadlines and reminders for timely completion
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== Integration with RCampus Ecosystem ==
 
== Integration with RCampus Ecosystem ==
 
This module integrates with other RCampus tools:
 
This module integrates with other RCampus tools:
* '''iRubric''' for detailed rubric-based assessments
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* '''[[iRubric]]''' for detailed rubric-based assessments
* '''Matrix''' for aligning goals and objectives
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* '''[[Matrix]]''' for aligning goals and objectives
* '''ePortfolios''' for student-linked data, faculty portfolios, department portfolios, etc.
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* '''[[ePortfolios]]''' for student-linked data, faculty portfolios, department portfolios, etc.
* '''Survey and Questionnaire Tools''' for additional insights
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* '''[[Surveys|Survey and Questionnaire Tools]]''' for additional insights
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== Use Cases ==
 
== Use Cases ==
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* '''Quality Assurance''': Evaluate effectiveness with longitudinal outcome tracking.
 
* '''Quality Assurance''': Evaluate effectiveness with longitudinal outcome tracking.
 
* '''Departmental Reviews''': Conduct self-studies and external reviews with structured workflows.
 
* '''Departmental Reviews''': Conduct self-studies and external reviews with structured workflows.
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== Accessibility and Usability ==
 
== Accessibility and Usability ==
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* '''Accessible''': Designed with compliance in mind
 
* '''Accessible''': Designed with compliance in mind
 
* '''Flexible''': Customizable for diverse institutional needs
 
* '''Flexible''': Customizable for diverse institutional needs
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== Related Modules ==
 
== Related Modules ==
* '''iRubric Rapid''': For juried assessments at institutional and program level.
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* [[iRubric Rapid]]: For juried assessments at institutional and program level.
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[[Category:ePortfolios]]
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[[Category:Competency Management]]

Revision as of 15:57, 10 June 2025

RCampus Program Review and Assessment

RCampus Program Review and Assessment is a comprehensive and customizable platform developed to support institutional effectiveness through structured program evaluations, evidence-based assessments, and strategic planning. It is part of the broader RCampus Matrix suite and is tailored to meet the accreditation and continuous improvement needs of academic and administrative units.


Overview

The Program Review and Assessment module helps institutions:

  • Document and track program objectives, outcomes, and improvements.
  • Collect and manage evidence such as course outlines, assessment results, and faculty narratives.
  • Conduct rubric-based evaluations by committees or jurors.
  • Generate detailed reports for internal use or accreditation bodies.

It is built for flexibility, making it suitable for both academic departments and administrative units.


Key Features

Structured Program Reviews

Programs can define:

  • Goals
  • Objectives
  • Actions
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Each element is linked to assessment cycles, degrees, and organizational units. Users may assign measurable values (e.g., percentages, currency, numeric targets) for performance tracking.


Evidence Collection

The module supports uploading and organizing various types of evidence, including:

  • Assessment plans
  • Course syllabi and outlines
  • Scoring results and rubrics
  • Strategic narratives
  • Planning documents and improvement actions

Administrators and reviewers can annotate and evaluate submissions.


Rubric-Based Assessment

Programs can define and apply rubrics to:

  • Evaluate completeness and quality of documentation
  • Assess progress toward goals and KPIs
  • Conduct inter-rater reliability analysis

Jurors or reviewers can independently or collaboratively assess materials using standard or customized rubrics.


Workflow and Progress Tracking

An embedded workflow engine provides:

  • Role-based assignments (e.g., contributors, reviewers, chairs)
  • Monitoring of activities and automated notifications
  • Progress indicators at all levels (goal, program, unit)
  • Deadlines and reminders for timely completion


Integration with RCampus Ecosystem

This module integrates with other RCampus tools:


Use Cases

  • Accreditation Reporting: Generate reports with linked evidence for agencies such as SACSCOC, WASC, or HLC.
  • Strategic Planning: Align institutional goals with departmental initiatives via KPI and action tracking.
  • Quality Assurance: Evaluate effectiveness with longitudinal outcome tracking.
  • Departmental Reviews: Conduct self-studies and external reviews with structured workflows.


Accessibility and Usability

RCampus Program Review and Assessment is:

  • Intuitive: Minimal training required
  • Accessible: Designed with compliance in mind
  • Flexible: Customizable for diverse institutional needs


Related Modules

  • iRubric Rapid: For juried assessments at institutional and program level.