Department/Program Review
All degree and certificate programs at Stony Brook University must prepare a self-study that includes an assessment of student learning outcomes and participate in an external review process known as Department/Program Review. This process takes place every seven years (or an external accreditation cycle of no more than ten years).
For more information on the self-study requirements, selection of external reviewers, and University support provided to participating departments, see the policy and process documents developed by the Ad Hoc Committee to Establish a Program Review Process.
Department/Program Review Policy
Department/Program Review Process
Department/Program Review Self-Study Template
Department/Program Review Implementation Timeline
Date | Action Item |
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April 2023 | OEE* in consultation with relevant Deans, sends notice of self-study due date and detailed process to program. |
May 2023 | OEE staff and IRPE** staff conduct orientation meeting with program. |
June 2023 | IRPE provides data to programs. |
September - October 2023 | Program proposes external reviewers for approval by the Office of the Provost or the Executive Vice President for Health Sciences; external reviewers shall not have conflicts of interest that bias the review. |
November 2023 | OEE confirms site visit dates with program and external reviewers in coordination with the Office of the Provost or the Executive Vice President for Health Sciences. |
February 2024 | Program submits self-study to OEE for distribution. |
March 2024 | OEE shares self-study with external reviewers. |
March - May 2024 | External review visits occur. |
May - June 2024 | External reviewers submit reports. |
September 2024 | Department submits a short follow up document with goals and action items to work towards over the next 18 months. |
March 2025 | Department submits follow-up progress report on recommendations and plans. |
*OEE: Office of Educational Effectiveness
*IRPE: Office of Institutional Research, Planning & Effectiveness
Program Review FAQs
Department Mission Statements
Some SBU departments have mission statements that articulate how their area supports the institutional mission, school/college mission, and programs offered. A selection of departmental mission statements is available here.