Program Review
Pima Community College conducts Program Reviews that are aligned with the Higher Learning Commission’s (HLC) Criterion 4. Teaching and Learning: Evaluation and Improvement to demonstrate our responsibility for the quality of programs, learning environments, and support services. The Program Review process is an evaluation of each program’s strengths, challenges, and overall effectiveness in fulfilling our mission of delivering high-quality education and fostering student success.
Through the collaboration of Faculty, Deans, Curriculum Quality Improvement (CQI), Strategy, Analytics and Research (StAR), Program Recommendations Team, and the Provost, the College conducted and completed Program Reviews since 2021. Under AP 3.25.05, this comprehensive assessment has provided us with valuable insights into our academic offerings, allowing us to celebrate our achievements and identify areas for growth, relevancy, and improvement. Below you will find the Programs and Certificates that completed their Program Review and the Provost’s final decision:
- Translation and Interpretation Studies Certificate: The program will go through the Program Review process again during 2023-2024 to ensure sufficient data and input is received.
- Automated Industrial Technology Cert I, II, AAS: Deadlines will be established for AIT to build the necessary program foundations (CLOs, PLOs, and alignment with the CTE Curriculum Architecture) and then go through Program Review again. AIT will be collecting data during 2023-2024 and this program will undergo Program Review in Fall 2024.
- Health Information Technology Certificate/AAS: This program will continue as the Program Review highlighted strong program metrics, alignment to industry needs, and a solid foundation to meet the needs of the current and future labor market.
- Therapeutic Massage Certificate: TMA will be inactivated and the division will explore short-term, non-credit options alongside the respective Advisory Board. TMA will run 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 with a teachout beginning Fall 2025.
- Building and Construction Technologies AAS and Certificates: Approve continuation of the program and stackable certificates.
- Early Childhood AAS and Associate Certificate: Approve continuation of the program.
- Fitness Professional Health and Wellness Coach: Approve continuation of the program.
- Social Services - AAS: Approve continuation of this program.
- Social Services Certificate: Approve continuation of this certificate.
- Administration of Justice/Law Enforcement Academy: Approve continuation of this program.
- Associate of Science: Approve continuation of this program.
- Automotive Technology - AAS: Approve continuation of the program.
- Automotive Mechanics - Certificate.: Approve continuation of the certificate.
- Business AAS: Approve continuation of the program.
- Basic Business Certificate: Approve continuation of the certificate.
- Basic Welding Certificate: Approve continuation of the certificate.
- Clinical Research Coordinator - AAS: Approve continuation of this program.
- Clinical Research Professional - Post-degree Certificate: Approve continuation of this certificate.
- County Corrections Certificate: This certificate will be sunsetted.
- Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator - Certificate: Approve continuation of the certificate.
- Digital Arts - AAS: Approve continuation of the program.
- Digital Game and Simulation - AAS: The degrees will be sunsetted.
- Digital Film Arts & Animation - AAS: Approve continuation of the program.
- Elementary Certification - Post-Degree Certificate: Approve continuation of this certificate.
- Fabrication Welding Certificate: Approve continuation of the certificate.
- Field Archaeology - Certificate: This certificate will be sunsetted.
- Human Resources Certificate: Approve continuation of the certificate.
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management (Basic) Certificate: Approve continuation of this certificate.
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management - AAS: Approve continuation of this certificate.
- Machine Tool Technology - AAS: Approve continuation of the program.
- Machining Inspection & Quality Assurance - Certificate: Approve continuation of the certificate.
- Nursing (ADN) - AAS: Approve continuation of this program.
- Paralegal - AAS: Approve continuation of the program.
- Paralegal - Post-Degree Certificate: Approve continuation of this program.
- Practical Nurse - Certificate: Approve continuation of this certificate.
- Radiology Technology - AAS: Approve continuation of this program.
- Respiratory Care - AAS: Approve continuation of this program.
- Secondary Certification - Post-Degree Certificate: Approve continuation of this certificate.
- Special Education Mild-Moderate Disabilities Certification - Post-Degree Certificate: Approve continuation of this certificate.
- Special Education Mild-Moderate Disabilities Endorsement for Certified Teachers- Post-Degree Certificate: Approve continuation of this certificate.
- Surgical Technology - AAS: Approve continuation of this program.
- Translation and Interpretation Studies Certificate: Approve continuation of this program.
- Veterinary Technician - AAS: Approve continuation of this program.
- Welding and Fabrication - AAS: Approve continuation of the program.
The results of the program review process indicate that we are making significant strides in student success, academic excellence, and meeting the diverse needs of our community. This process has shed light on programs that have demonstrated exceptional outcomes and alignment with emerging industry needs. By continuously adapting our curriculum and instructional approaches, we have ensured that our students are well-prepared for the evolving demands of the labor market. We have also identified areas where we can further enhance our programs.
The Program Review process has provided valuable recommendations to address these areas and strengthen our educational offerings to fulfill our mission and commitment to the community.