Program Health Checks

Program Health Checks support the growth and agility of existing programs by providing nuanced data regarding target labor markets, the competitive landscape, and internal program vitals (enrollment, retention, graduation trends).

Each cycle, our team compiles a suite of analytic assets per program, including a unique program-labor market map, occupation overview, program overview, internal program trends, etc. to support strategic program planning and reviews. Our goal is to reflect the unique curricular strengths of SHSU’s programs, and we work with college representatives to audit each program's target labor market map regularly to maintain accuracy and project opportunity in the market.

For more detailed information, please visit the 'Program Health Checks' Organization on Blackboard.

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Cycle Timeline: Program Review and Commenting
Program Health Checks include a review and comments from the Department Chair for each program, followed by a summary reflection from the Dean, and conclude with a review by the Provost.

Below are the required review/commenting periods:

  • Chair Review and Commenting Period: August 1 - October 1
  • Dean Review and Commenting Period: October 6 - December 22
  • Provost Review: January 6 – March 1 / TBD

The Program Analytics team compiles all Program Health Checks during the Summer, based on the previous academic year. Our goal is that the Department/College commenting period is completed during the Fall semester so the data provided can help inform other review processes that occur during the Spring semester (i.e., budget planning).

For help with Chair and Dean commenting, please access the Program Health Checks Blackboard organization for training and examples. Contact Paige Mertz for any further questions.