GAC Self-evaluation Report Template · Web viewAll links referenced must have an image or screenshot of the information on the link in Supplement to Section D.1. If needed, additional

ADDITIONAL DEGREE REQUEST REVIEW TEMPLATEThis Template is to be used by current GAC accredited programs seeking additional academic degrees or awards to be GAC accredited after primary accreditation. This template includes all criteria requested in section B.5.4 and in Appendix H, Review and Approval of Additional Degrees or Awards After Primary Accreditation contained in the GAC Accreditation Handbook (4.0).

Instructions for Completion and Submission of Additional Degree Request Review Template:

A. Insert all responses using the “Additional Degree Request Review Template” beginning on page 2 of this document. Any areas noted in green must be completed by the applicant program(s).

B. There are three (3) parts to this process:

1. Statement of program’s request for review and approval of additional degrees after primary GAC accreditation:

a. Must be sent on the current accredited program(s) university/college letterhead b. Must include signature of the program academic leader and the senior manager or administrator (e.g., dean,

department head or equivalent administrator) to whom the academic leader reports.

2. Required demographic information/program data

3. Current program’s responses, including evidence, demonstrating alignment to the GAC Accreditation Standards

Additional instructions:

a. Limit the total submitted Additional Degree Request Review document to 50 pages or fewer for each degree. This does not include any supplements.

b. Discard this instruction cover sheet prior to submission.

c. Submit one (1) digital copy of the completed Additional Degree Request Review to [email protected]. If the Additional Degree Request Review and any related documentation exceeds 3 MB, contact [email protected]

for instructions for submitting large files.

d. After GAC Staff preliminary approval of the digital copy, submit one (1) paper copy of the Additional Degree Request Review document and any related documentation to:

The Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC)Attention: Accreditation Programs Administrator14 Campus BoulevardNewtown Square, PA 19073United States

e. Contact [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

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Sample Additional Degree Request Review Statement (on university/college letterhead)

Insert Current Date

The Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Centerfor Project Management Education Programs (GAC)Attention: Accreditation Programs Administrator14 Campus BoulevardNewtown Square, PA 19073United States

Dear Accreditation Programs Administrator,

Please accept this Request for Review and Approval of Additional Degrees or Awards After Primary Accreditation on behalf of the (insert complete institution name and school/college/department) for GAC accreditation of its (insert name(s) of the academic degree or award submitted for review for GAC accreditation).

Enclosed with this cover letter please find:I. Required demographic information and program data related to the applicant degrees or awards.

II. All responses, including evidence, demonstrating that the applicant degree or award aligns with each of the GAC Accreditation Standards contained in the GAC Accreditation Handbook (4.0).

(Insert in this area any statement that is desired to further detail the applicant program or institution where it is housed)

We certify that all of the facts submitted in this Request for Review and Approval of Additional Degrees or Awards After Primary Accreditation are true to the best of our knowledge and belief. Please contact us if any further information is needed to support this application.

Sincerely,

___________________________________________Insert SignatureInsert name and title of Academic Leader/Administrator/Faculty submitting the Letter of IntentInsert School/DepartmentInsert contact information (complete address, telephone, fax and email address)

___________________________________________Insert SignatureInsert name and title of senior manager or administrator (e.g., dean, department head or equivalent administrator to whom the above academic leader reportsInsert School/DepartmentInsert contact information (complete address, telephone, fax and email address)

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Table of Contents

1. Required Demographic Information and Program Data............................................................................Insert page number

2. GAC Accreditation Standards.................................................................................................................... Insert page number

D.1 Program Mission................................................................................................................................. Insert page number

D.2 Curricula and Core Areas of Focus for Program Learning Outcomes................................................Insert page number

D.4 Faculty and Staff................................................................................................................................. Insert page number

D.5 Students.............................................................................................................................................. Insert page number

D.7 Program Improvement........................................................................................................................ Insert page number

3. Supplements.............................................................................................................................................. Insert page number

Supplement to Section D.1: Program Mission...........................................................................................Insert page number

Supplement to Section D.2: Curricula and Core Areas of Focus for Program Learning Outcomes............................................................................................................... Insert page number

Supplement to Section D.4: Faculty and Staff...........................................................................................Insert page number

Supplement to Section D.5: Students........................................................................................................Insert page number

Supplement to Section D.7: Program Improvement..................................................................................Insert page number


1. Required Demographic Information/Program DataProvide responses in the chart below:

Name and Location of Institution:

Name of university/college where the program(s)resides: Insert name of the university/college where the program(s) resides.

Primary location mailing address of the university/college offering the program:

Insert primary location mailing address of the university/college that houses the program(s).

Program website: Insert university/college website for the program(s).

Primary point-of-contact: Insert name of primary point of contact(s) for the accreditation process.

Primary point-of-contact telephone number(s): Insert primary point of contact’s telephone number.

Primary point of contact email address: Insert primary point of contact’s email address.

Business Unit:

Name of College/School/Department/Faculty within the university where the academic degree(s) or award(s) reside:

Insert name of college/school/department/faculty within the university where the academic degree(s) or award(s) reside.

Degree or Awards Eligible for Accreditation (GAC Eligibility Requirement C.2)Period of Operation (GAC Eligibility Requirement C.3)

Submit the following information for each applicant academic degree or award:

C.2.1: The full name of the academic degree or award. Insert full name of the academic degree(s) or award(s).

C.2.2: A definition of the unit of educational credit used to calculate academic credits within the degree or award. Include in this definition the number of estimated study hours attached to each academic credit.

Insert a narrative and formula definition and show how educational credits are calculated, including estimated study hours.

C.2.3.a: Total number of academic credits required for completion of the academic degree or award:

C.2.3.b: Total number of academic study hours required for completion of the academic degree or award:

C.2.3.c: Total number of academic credits required for completion of the academic degree or award devoted to management of projects content:

C.2.3.d: Total number of study hours required for completion of the academic degree or award devoted to management of projects* content:

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C.2.5.a: Clear identification of locations where academic degree or award is offered.

C.2.5.b: Clear identification of delivery modalities for degree or award.Select applicable box(es):

C.2.5.c: Clear identification of collaboration with other institutions for each degree or award.

Insert the location(s) for the degree or award.

☐ Face-to-Face/on campus☐ 100% Online☐ Hybrid (combination of

face-to-face and online)☐ Other (Please specify)

Insert any collaboration with other institutions for the degree or award, if applicable.

C.3.1.a: Date when degree or award was launched/first offered. Insert date.

C.3.1.b: Date of first graduating class for degree or award. Insert date.


C.3.2: Data illustrating the number of students enrolled each year and graduated each year from the program(up to five years as applicable).

Year: Number of Students Enrolled: Number of Graduates:

2013 Insert number. Insert number.2014 Insert number. Insert number.2015 Insert number. Insert number.2016 Insert number. Insert number.2017 Insert number. Insert number.

Administrative Structure and Academic Leadership(GAC Eligibility Requirement C.4)

For each prospective applicant academic degree or award please submit the following information:

C.4.1: Description of the program’s administrative structure and its relation to the overall academic and administrative structure of the institution.

Insert a description of the program’s administrative structure and relation to the overall academic and administrative structure of the institution. Include an organizational chart if necessary.

C.4.2: Evidence that the program is headed by a competent administrator who has sufficient authority, support, and time to accomplish the academic program’s goals and objectives as well as providing sufficient leadership and supervision.

Identify the primary administrator for the program and provide related supporting evidence. A CV and/or biography are acceptable.

2. Applicant Program’s Alignment with GAC Accreditation Standards

Each academic program applying for accreditation by GAC must demonstrate that its academic degrees or awards satisfy the GAC Accreditation Standards.

The Additional Degree Request Review documentation submitted by the applicant program shall clearly demonstrate how its academic degrees and awards align with the GAC Accreditation Standards.

D.1 Program Mission

GAC believes that a program’s mission shall form the basis for program guidance, planning, and implementation. The program shall have a clearly defined and publicly stated mission supported by objectives, consistent with the mission of the academic institution as a whole, and relevant to the management of projects.

To demonstrate that the above standard is met, the applicant program shall submit the following information:

D.1.1: The program’s mission statement and evidence that it is publicly available.

Provide the program’s mission statement with evidence that it is publicly available. All links referenced must have an image or screenshot of the information on the link in Supplement to Section D.1.

D.2 Curricula and Core Areas of Focus for Program Learning Outcomes

GAC requires programs to offer curricula that assure student achievement of three GAC core areas of focus for learning outcomes that address generally accepted practices, knowledge, and competencies found within the management of projects* discipline and documented in professional standards.


If needed, additional information related to the applicant program’s response and evidence for Accreditation Standard D.1 may be included in Supplement to Section D.1: Program Mission.

For all of the following areas of focus, programs are required to demonstrate student achievement of learning outcomes for each academic degree or award that reflects levels of academic achievement† appropriate for bachelor’s, post graduate, and/or doctoral degrees or awards.

Area of Focus 1: Technical ExpertiseManagement of projects* to meet needs within constraints, with reference to professional standards and guides.

Area of Focus 2: Professional BehaviorEthical and culturally aware stakeholder engagement, communication, leadership, and teamwork.

Area of Focus 3: Strategic AwarenessContextual awareness and knowledge of strategic and operational drivers required to inform decisions and deliver sustained competitive advantage.


D.2.1: Description of the academic degree or award, its philosophy, and references to professional standards and guides.

Provide a narrative statement for each academic degree or award submitted for accreditation demonstrating how it aligns with the GAC Accreditation Standard.

D.2.2: Specific learning outcomes that reflect the academic degree level and describe what students should know and be able to do on completion of the academic degree or award.

For each applicant academic degree or award, provide the following information: A narrative statement demonstrating how each degree or award aligns with the GAC Accreditation Standard. A listing of specific learning outcomes for each applicant academic degree or award.

D.2.3: A chart that cross-references each course or subject with the academic degree or award learning outcomes and the GAC core areas of focus.

For each academic degree or award complete the following 2 charts and include in the Supplement to Section D.2: Curricula and Core Areas of Focus for Program Learning Outcomes:

Chart A: Mapping the applicant academic degree or award learning outcomes to the GAC core areas of focus.

Use the following template for this chart:

Chart B: Mapping the individual course/subject to the academic degree or award learning outcomes.


D.2.4: Description and evidence of how curricula facilitate active student engagement in learning. In addition to traditional reading, research, and course activities, programs should provide a description of collaborative, integrative activities and environments designed to reflect workplace practices to improve student professional performance.

Provide narrative response and examples demonstrating how the degree or award aligns with the GAC Accreditation Standard.

D.2.5: Description and evidence of how curricula provide summative experiences based on the processes, knowledge, and competencies acquired throughout the program and incorporating appropriate management of project standards and constraints.

Provide narrative response and examples demonstrating how the degree or award aligns with the GAC Accreditation Standard.

D.2.6: Description and evidence of how curricula include academic content, rigor, and quality appropriate for the degree or award level.


Provide narrative response demonstrating how the degree or award aligns with the GAC Accreditation Standard. Refer to the GAC Accreditation Handbook, Appendix C: GAC Expected Levels of Academic Achievement for Bachelor’s, Post Graduate and Doctoral Academic Degrees or Awards.

o For each academic degree or award complete Chart C: Mapping course or subject learning outcomes to appropriate GAC Expected Levels of Academic Achievement.


D.2.7: Description and evidence of how the achievement of program learning outcomes are assessed for each academic degree or award.

Provide narrative response demonstrating how the degree or award aligns with the GAC Accreditation Standard. Include samples of assessment plan/ tools/reports in Supplement to Section D.2: Curricula and Core Areas of Focus for

Program Learning Outcomes.

D.2.8: A detailed outline for each course or subject (e.g., aim and objectives, learning outcomes assessed, content, teaching, learning and assessment strategies, reading and resources, and major assessable activities) relevant to the management of projects.

Provide a syllabus/course outline for each course/module, relevant to the management of projects, in Supplement to Section D.2: Curricula and Core Areas of Focus for Program Learning Outcomes.

D.2.9: Description and evidence of how consistent delivery of curricula is assured across all locations and delivery modalities.

Provide narrative response demonstrating how the degree or award aligns with the GAC Accreditation Standard. Include quality assurance policy/process document related to ensuring consistent delivery of curricula across all

locations/modalities in Supplement to Section D.2: Curricula and Core Areas of Focus for Program Learning Outcomes.

D.4 Faculty and Staff

The program shall demonstrate adequate sustainable faculty and staff, including academic leadership and an administrative head with sufficient expertise and time for effective administration (who may also be the academic leader).

The program shall demonstrate that it benefits from and contributes to its institution and professional community.

GAC encourages creation of new knowledge related to the management of projects* through research, applied research, and scholarly activity.


D.4.1: The roles and responsibilities of academic leadership, administrative leadership, and support staff, by position.

Provide narrative response with:o A description of the roles and responsibilities of academic and administrative leadership, and support staff.o Evidence that faculty has sufficient time for teaching, research, scholarly activity and to interact with students for

advising, etc.

Include the following required materials in the “Supplement to Section D.4.”o An organizational chart, with key academic and administrative leadership,o Sample workload agreements for faculty.


Note on Chart C:- Bachelor’s Chart is on Sheet 1- Master’s/Post Graduate Chart is on Sheet 2- Doctoral Chart is on Sheet 3

If needed, additional information related to the applicant program’s response and evidence for Accreditation Standard D.2 may be included in Supplement to Section D.2: Curricula and Core Areas of Focus for Program

Learning Outcomes.

D.4.3: Curriculum vitae for all faculty currently teaching within the program.

D.4.3.1: For each applicant academic degree or award, complete the following grid and add rows as necessary.

Faculty Name (Last Name, First Name)

Name of Applicant

Degree Program Where

Teaching

Type of Faculty, Academic Staff

(Permanent Full-Time, Part-Time Faculty, Adjunct [Visiting], Tutor)

Academic Credentials

Professional Certifications

Years PM Experience

Years Teaching

ExperienceYears at

Institution

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D.4.3.2: Include curriculum vitae for all NEW faculty currently teaching within the program in Supplement to Section D.4: Faculty and Staff.

D.4.4: A schedule of courses/modules offered, by term/semester over the past two years that includes course title and assigned faculty.

For each course/module included in the applicant academic degree or award, complete the following grid and add rows as necessary. If grid is large, include in Supplement to Section D.4: Faculty and Staff:

D.5 Students

Students admitted to the academic degree or award should meet the institution’s admission and selection policies. The program, regardless of modality, shall demonstrate equal student access to services in support of academic achievement.


D.5.1: Clear policies for program admission and ongoing academic performance expectations.

Provide response with narrative and evidence demonstrating how the degree or award aligns with the GAC Accreditation Standard.

Include policies related to admission and ongoing academic expectations in the Supplement to Section D.5: Students:

D.7 Program Improvement


If needed, additional information related to the applicant program’s response and evidence for Accreditation Standard D.4 may be included in Supplement to Section D.4: Faculty and Staff.

If needed, additional information related to the applicant program’s response and evidence for Accreditation Standard D.5 may be included in Supplement to Section D.5: Students.

Course/Module Title Name of Applicant Degree Program

Term/Semester Offered

Assigned Faculty(First Name/Last Name)

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GAC requires programs to provide a description of the program’s continuous improvement process and timeline, including representative examples that address each of the GAC Accreditation Standards and that portray strong evidence of use for achievement of improvement goals.

To demonstrate that the above standard is met, the applicant program shall submit:

D.7.1: A description of the program’s continuous improvement process and timeline with respect to all of the GAC Accreditation Standards.

Provide a narrative description demonstrating how the degree or award aligns with the GAC Accreditation Standard.

D.7.3: Evidence of curricular improvement and student learning, including:

D.7.3.1: A description of the program learning outcome assessment process. Provide a narrative description and includes examples of how the program uses this process to improve its curricula

and student learning. Any related materials may be included in the Supplement to Section D.7: Program Improvement.

D.7.3.2: Analysis of assessment data showing the extent to which students have achieved the GAC core areas of focus for program learning outcomes and use of these data for continuous program improvement.

Provide a narrative to include:o The assessment data the program collects,o The process the program uses to analyze the assessment data collected,o How the assessment analysis is used to assure student achievement of the GAC core areas of focuso How the assessment analysis is used for continuous program improvement.

Include examples of assessment data and related analyses collected in the Supplement to Section D.7: Program Improvement.

3. Supplements*Provide a detailed listing of each Supplement included, plus page numbers for reference.*

Supplement to Section D.1: Program Mission

All links referenced in Additional Degree Request Review narrative must have an image or screenshot of the information on the link in Supplement.

Supplement to Section D.2: Curricula and Core Areas of Focus for Program Learning Outcomes

Include sample documentation that demonstrates that the applicant program’s curricula:1. Assures student achievement of program learning outcomes.2. Aligns with appropriate GAC Expected Levels of Academic Achievement.3. Aligns with the three GAC core areas of focus.

Documentation must include:1. Course outlines/syllabi for all of the relevant management of projects* courses.2. Chart A mapping the applicant academic degree or award learning outcomes to the GAC core areas of focus.3. Chart B mapping the individual course/subject to the applicant academic degree or award learning outcomes.4. Chart C mapping course or subject learning outcomes to appropriate GAC Expected Levels of Academic

Achievement.

All links referenced must have an image of the information on the link in Supplement.

Include quality assurance policy/process document related to ensuring consistent delivery of curricula across all locations/modalities.

Supplement to Section D.4: Faculty and Staff

Documentation must include:


If needed, additional information related to the applicant program’s response and evidence for Accreditation Standard D.7 may be included in Supplement to Section D.7: Program Improvement.

1. Organizational charts with key academic and administrative leadership.2. Faculty curricula vitae for NEW faculty teaching in program.

Supplement to Section D.5: Students

Include policies related to admission and academic expectations,

All links referenced in Additional Degree Request Review narrative must have an image or screenshot of the information on the link in Supplement.

Supplement to Section D.7: Program Improvement

Include documentation that provides evidence and use of the program’s processes and outcomes for program improvement.

Include:1. Examples of how the program uses its program learning outcome assessment process to improve its curricula

and student learning.2. Examples of assessment data and related analyses collected.

End of Additional Degree Request Review Template


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GAC Self-evaluation Report Template · Web viewAll links referenced must have an image or screenshot of the information on the link in Supplement to Section D.1. If needed, additional