8.1 The Program Evaluation Process
- Define the term "program area" as it pertains to the program evaluation process
- Identify the five components of the program evaluation process
- Describe the sources of input into the program evaluation process
- Explain the purpose of the PAC in the program evaluation process
8.2 Basic Standard Requirements for Program Advisory Committees
- Define what is meant by an "independent" committee
- Explain the way to determine which the related program groups for PAC purposes
- Describe the number of meetings required each year and the number and type of members that must be in attendance.
- Identify the circumstances when a PAC member with specialized qualifications is required
- Describe the conditions under which multiple affiliated schools can use a single PAC.
- Identify a few of the desired characteristics of PAC members
8.3 Meetings
- Identify the requirements for the minimum number of PAC meetings conducted annually.
- Explain the minimum number of PAC members that must be present for a PAC meeting.
- Describe the information that written and detailed minutes of PAC meetings must include.
- Understand what the school must provide the PAC for meetings that are not held at the physical campus of the school.
8.4 Review and Comment
- Identify the specific additional areas that must be included in the review of distance education programs
- Explain what the school is required to do with PAC feedback.
8.5 Practices to Consider
- Describe the elements that may be included in Policies and Procedures for PAC.
- Identify the costs associated with operating a PAC to be included in the budget.
- Explain the benefits of PAC membership to potential new members
- Describe the various materials to be provided to new members to prepare them for serving on the PAC.
- Identify considerations for facilitating PAC meeting discussions
- Identify questions that PAC members can consider when reviewing the proposal for a new program
