Program Sustainability Analysis Clause Samples

Program Sustainability Analysis. ‌ 1. The purpose of Program Sustainability Analysis (PSA) is to provide review, evaluation and assistance for programs that have low enrollments, misalignment with industry standards, accreditation issues, and/or low student completions but are currently essential to the mission, vision, and institutional instructional priorities. The process will be fair and balanced, including consultation with the responsible program administrator, faculty and advisory committee. 2. The Program Sustainability Analysis will be implemented through procedures agreed to by the parties that may be amended by mutual agreement and are to provide a framework guiding the activities of the committee. The procedures will be posted on the College website. 3. Written notice by the VPI or designee shall be submitted to the Union and the affected program faculty before initiating a Program Sustainability Analysis. This written notice will convene the Program Sustainability Analysis Committee (PSAC Article 8. 22.1). Written notice on College letterhead from VPI shall be submitted to the Union and the affected program faculty thirty (30) work days before the end of the preceding quarter when the analysis is to begin. 4. The timelines contained in the procedures shall result in a facile, responsible, well-informed review that will identify at-risk programs and allow timely decision-making. 5. The timelines in the procedures are important but are not meant to be interpreted as rigid or absolute. They are essential to a fair, non-discriminatory, professional and objectively administered process.