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Revision as of 15:59, 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
- Outcomes
- 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:
- iRubric for detailed rubric-based assessments
- Matrix for aligning goals and objectives
- ePortfolios for student-linked data, faculty portfolios, department portfolios, etc.
- Survey and Questionnaire Tools for additional insights
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.
