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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The National Commission for Academic Accreditation & Assessment

Program Specifications(PS)

Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaNational Commission for

Academic Accreditation & Assessment

المملكــة العربيــةالسعوديــة

الهيئــــة الوطنيــــةللتقـويــم

National Commission for Academic Accreditation & Assessment

Program Specifications

For guidance on the completion of this template, please refer to NCAAA guidebooks.

1. Institution: Salman Bin AbdulAziz University Date of Report: Frist semester 1434/1435H

2. College/Department : Al-Kharj Community College - Computer Science Department -

3. Dean

4. Insert program administrative flowchart

Form 4 _ Program Specifications _SSRP_4 JULY 2013Page 1

Program Coordinator

Quality Coordinator

Head of Department

Vice Dean for Development and Quality

Dean of the College





5. List all branches/locations offering this program

Branch/Location 1. Networks and Internet

Program________________________________________________________________________

Branch/Location 2.

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Branch/Location 3.

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Branch/Location 4.

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A. Program Identification and General Information

1. Program title and code :Networks and Internet Program COMP 001

2. Total credit hours needed for completion of the program :94

3. Award granted on completion of the program :

Diploma degree in Computer science interdisciplinary program in Networks and internet4. Major tracks/pathways or specializations within the program (eg. transportation or structural engineering within a civil engineering program or counselling or school psychology within a psychology program)

5. Intermediate Exit Points and Awards (if any) (eg. associate degree within a bachelor degree program)






6. Professional occupations(licensed occupations, if any) for which graduates are prepared. (If there is an early exit point from the program (eg. diploma or associate degree) include professions or occupations at each exit point)

The college got adopt OF COE ,and the program that college provided has been identified with the appropriate work areas by the Ministry of civil service.The diplomas offered by the college was ranked in the 6th level 1st class, the work area of the networking and internet major was classified as: Computer science operator or trainer in the field of specialization. The deanship is also currently moving toward ranking and classifying other majors

7. (a) New Program Planned starting date

(b) Continuing Program Year of most recent major program review

Organization involved in recent major review (eg. internal within the institution,

Accreditation review by COE? Other______________________?

8.Name of program coordinator or chair. If a program coordinator or chair has been appointed for the female section as well as the male section, include names of both.Dr.Mohamed Naiem

9. Date of approval by the authorized body (MoHE for private institutions and Council of Higher Education for public institutions).

Campus Branch/Location Approval By DateMain Campus: 1:2: 3: 4:

B. Program Context


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1. Explain why the program was established.

a. Summarize economic reasons, social or cultural reasons, technological developments, national policy developments or other reasons.Community colleges were established to provide a specialized diploma certificate for students who graduate from high school. Students will be prepared and equipped with the necessary skills to serve the community and to meet the labor market requirements.

The Networks and Internet Program department at Al Kharj community college was founded since the beginning in order to provide students with the skills and abilities to understand the modern technology and to acquire the necessary skills to Serve Community with graduates specialized in computer networks

b. Explain the relevance of the program to the mission and goals of the institution.

Program agreed with the mission of community college to extend the community in the disciplines of Computer Science

2. Relationship (if any) to other programs offered by the institution/college/department.a. Does this program offer courses that students in other programs are required to take? YesNo If yes, what has been done to make sure those courses meet the needs of students in the other programs?Computer department members meet and negotiate about topics contents and consequently if there are needs to educate topics of other departments, They agreed about the necessary required changes

b. Does the program require students to take courses taught by other departments? YesNoIf yes, what has been done to make sure those courses in other departments meet the needs of students in this program?

Computer department members meet and negotiate about topics contents that other departments taught in the department and consequently figure out the compatibility of topics contents with internal study plan.


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3. Do students who are likely to be enrolled in the program have any special needs or characteristics? (eg. Part time evening students, physical and academic disabilities, limited IT or language skills).

Yes NoThe student must pass the test and measurement to get the ratio that enables him to join the Department of Computer college after the calculated rate (accumulated). If the student has knowledge of information technologies is considered an incentive to him to develop and polished the appropriate specialization.4. What modifications or services are you providing for special needs applicants?

C. Mission, Goals and Objectives

1. Program Mission Statement (insert)Introducing a unique programs and a high education level to enhance the theoretical and practical knowledge of the student in computer and information technology domain. To meet the local market requirement by providing a fertile environment for creativity based in using an advanced technology.

2. List goals and objectives of the program withinto help achieve the mission. For each goal and objective describe the major strategies to be followed and list the indicators that are used to measure achievement.

Goals and Objectives Major Strategies Measurable IndicatorsCreate advanced laboratory networks and the Internet

Contacted companies for price offers for installing and setting up the lab

D. Program Structure and Organization


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1. Program Description: List the core and elective program courses offered each semester from Prep Year to graduation using the below Curriculum Study Plan Table (A separate table is required for each branch IF a given branch/location offers a different study plan).

A program or department manual should be available for students or other stakeholders and a copy of the information relating to this program should be attached to the program specification. This information should include required and elective courses, credit hour requirements and department/college and institution requirements, and details of courses to be taken in each year or semester.

Curriculum Study Plan Table

YearCourseCode Course Title

Requiredor Elective

CreditHours

College or

Department1st Year

Semester 1Eng 110 An intensive course in English - 10

COMP 110 Computer principles - 3COMP 111 Introduction to Information technology - 2COMP 112 Computer Applications - 2Math 114 Computer Mathematics - 3Total 20

1st YearSemester 2

Eng 120 An intensive course in English Eng 110 6

ISL151 Islamic culture - 2COMP 153 Computer Maintenance COMP 110-

COMP 1112

COMP 151 Programming in Visual Basic 1 COMP 112 3COMP 155 Essential of networks - 3COMP 154 Windows Infrastructure COMP 110-

COMP 1123

Total 192nd Year

Semester 1COMP 220 Programming in Visual Basic 2 COMP 151 3

ARA 101 Language Skills - 2COMP 224 Web-page Design - 3COMP 225 Programming in Java COMP 151 3COMP 226 Proxy Server COMP 154-

COMP 1553

COMP 227 Network Server COMP 154 3Total 17

2nd YearSemester 2

COMP 265 Networks Management COMP 227 3

COMP 262 Internet Programming COMP 224 3






COMP 266 Web Server COMP 224 –COMP 227

2

COMP 267 Mail Server COMP 226- COMP 227

3

COMP 268 Network Security COMP 226- COMP 227

3

BUS 251 Profession Ethics - 2BUS 154 Communications skills - 2Total 18

3rd YearSemester 1

COMP 330 Graduation Project All courses in level 4

8

COMP 331 Training All courses in level 4

12

Total 20Include additional years if needed.

2. Required Field Experience Component (if any, e.g. internship, cooperative program, work experience).

Summary of practical, clinical or internship component required in the program. Note: see Field Experience Specification

a. Brief description of field experience activityThe students at the last semester in the program of networking and Internet get field training through the entire semester in government departments or private companies linked to their specialization. Students get benefit from the field training where it is the first contact point with the practical life.

b. At what stage or stages in the program does the field experience occur? (eg. year, semester)Level five (3rd YearSemester 1)

c. Time allocation and scheduling arrangement. (eg. 3 days per week for 4 weeks, full time for one semester)Over the entire week for three months full-time.

d. Number of credit hours (if any)6 hours

3. Project or Research Requirements (if any)

Summary of any project or thesis requirements in the program. (Other than projects or assignments within individual courses) (A copy of the requirements for the project should be attached.)






a. Brief descriptionStudents prepare their project for graduation in the subjects of their specialties and have a scientific value. The students work on the project during a complete semester. The students register two hours to prepare the projects and at the end of the semester, the students will report on their projects and provide full descriptions of the projects, explaining the work accomplished and their completed plans as a supplement to the projects

b. List the major intended learning outcomes of the project or research task.

a. List the major intended learning outcomes of the project or research task.- Development of the student's ability of scientific research- To highlight the potential of the student's scientific knowledge (Enable and cover the subject of research).- The search for information from a variety of sources (books, messages, websites, programs).

c. At what stage or stages in the program is the project or research undertaken? (e.g. year, semester)Level five (3rd Year Semester 1)

d. Number of credit hours (if any)2 Hourse. Description of academic advising and support mechanisms for students.The students framed through his scientific researches by faculty members who are guiding them through the various stages of their researches. Faculty members guide the students to reach the desired results through indirect routes, ideas and references to other solutions to accomplish their search.

f. Description of assessment procedures (including mechanism for verification of standards) - Assessment of the report submitted by the student at the end of the project.- The evaluation of the student project presentation, where student evaluated based on his response to the questions and remarks addressed from examination Committee - Evaluation of project outputs of executable programs on the computer and try it out.

4. Learning Outcomes in Domains of Learning, Assessment Methods and Teaching Strategy

Program Learning Outcomes, Assessment Methods, and Teaching Strategy work together and are aligned. They are joined together as one, coherent, unity that collectively articulate a consistent agreement between student learning and teaching.

The National Qualification Framework provides five learning domains. Learning outcomes are required in the first four domains and sometimes are also required in the Psychomotor Domain.






On the table below are the five NQF Learning Domains, numbered in the left column. For Program Accreditation there are four learning outcomes required for knowledge and cognitive skills. The other three domains require at least two learning outcomes. Additional learning outcomes are suggested.

First, insert the suitable and measurable learning outcomes required in each of the learning domains (see suggestions below the table). Second, insert supporting teaching strategies that fit and align with the assessment methods and intended learning outcomes. Third, insert appropriate assessment methods that accurately measure and evaluate the learning outcome. Each program learning outcomes, assessment method, and teaching strategy ought to reasonably fit and flow together as an integrated learning and teaching process.

NQF Learning Domains and Learning Outcomes

TeachingStrategies

AssessmentMethods

1.0 Knowledge

1.1 Recognize the different types of networks. - Lectures- Discussion and dialogue- Homework assigned to the student.- Practical applications

-Homework and research - Tests during semester (written / oral) - Final semester exams (written/practical).

1.2 Identifies errors and malfunctions that could be affected by the network and its accompanying regulations.

1.3 Outlining the management of a network of computers and Internet sites.

1.4 Describe different types of security threats, Virus Scanners

2.0 Cognitive Skills

2.1 Summarizes the characteristics of the network (components of the vector system, speeds, Internet ...)

- Lectures- Discussion and dialogue- Homework assigned to the student.- Practical applications

-Homework and research - Tests during semester (written / oral) - Final semester exams (written/practical).

2.2 - Plans for the management of the network and installed.2.3 - Differentiate between failure and repair.

3.0 Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility

3.1 - The use of dialogue and discussion -Interactive Method of discussion and dialogue- Directing and follow-up.- Assignments for individuals and groups, within and outside the lecture room.

-Evaluation of the assignments - Follow-up relationships of students to each other.

3.2 Development of the collective spirit when students- Get a feel for educational attainment, and grandfather in educational attainment.

4.0 Communication, Information Technology, Numerical

4.1 Show oral communication through the management of the dialogue with the teacher or colleagues.

-Presentations of - Oral tests.- Personal interviews.






individuals and groups.- Practical tests.- The use of learning technologies available from the photos and films and CDs

- The practical side to measure how the student mastery of these skill

4.2 The ability to connect and dialogue with colleagues.4.3 - The ability to connect and dialogue with colleagues.

- Implementation of research using information and communication technology through the use of computer programs related to networks and access to various niche sites.

5.0 Psychomotor

5.1 Prepare for the cable network -The use of maintenance and network administration labs, to develop the Skills of the student.- Field visits to companies in the specialty.

-Exam students to recover intended network failures.- Ask the student to play a role network administrator.- Practical test for students to decode, installation and repair, network management

5.2 Draws a blueprint for a network of computersBuilt a network of computers connected to other devices such as a printerBuilds and manages online sitesDesigned Web pages on the Internet

NQF Learning Outcome Verb, Assessment, and Teaching Strategies and Suggestions

NQF Learning Domains Suggested Verbs

Knowledge list, name, record, define, label, outline, state, describe, recall, memorize, reproduce, recognize, record, tell, write

Cognitive Skillsestimate, explain, summarize, write, compare, contrast, diagram, subdivide, differentiate, criticize, calculate, analyze, compose, develop, create, prepare, reconstruct, reorganize, summarize, explain, predict, justify, rate, evaluate, plan, design, measure, judge, justify, interpret, appraise

Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility demonstrate, judge, choose, illustrate, modify, show, use, appraise, evaluate, justify, analyze, question, and write

Communication, Information Technology, Numerical

demonstrate, calculate, illustrate, interpret, research, question, operate, appraise, evaluate, assess, and criticize

Psychomotordemonstrate, show, illustrate, perform, dramatize, employ, manipulate, operate, prepare, produce, draw, diagram, examine, construct, assemble, experiment, and reconstruct


Suggested verbs not to usewhen writing measurable and assessable learning outcomes are as follows:Consider Maximize Continue Review Ensure Enlarge UnderstandMaintain Reflect Examine Strengthen Explore Encourage Deepen

Some of these verbs can be used if tied to specific actions or quantification.

Suggested assessment methods and teaching strategies are:

According to research and best practices, multiple and continuous assessment methods are required to verify student learning. Current trends incorporate a wide range of rubric assessment tools; including web-based student performance systems that apply rubrics, benchmarks, KPIs, and analysis. Rubrics are especially helpful for qualitative evaluation. Differentiated assessment strategies include: exams, portfolios, long and short essays, log books, analytical reports, individual and group presentations, posters, journals, case studies, lab manuals, video analysis, group reports, lab reports, debates, speeches, learning logs, peer evaluations, self-evaluations, videos, graphs, dramatic performances, tables, demonstrations, graphic organizers, discussion forums, interviews, learning contracts, antidotal notes, artwork, KWL charts, and concept mapping.

Differentiated teaching strategies should be selected to align with the curriculum taught, the needs of students, and the intended





Program Learning Outcome Mapping MatrixIdentify on the table below the courses that are required to teach the program learning outcomes.Insert the program learning outcomes, according to the level of instruction, from the above table below and indicate the courses and levels that are required to teach each one; use your program’s course numbers across the top and the following level scale. Levels: I = Introduction P = Proficient A = Advanced

Course Offerings

NQF Learning Domainsand Learning Outcomes

CO

MP 110

CO

MP 111

CO

MP 112

Math 114

CO

MP 153

CO

MP 151

CO

MP 155

CO

MP 154

CO

MP 220

CO

MP 224

CO

MP 225

CO

MP 226

CO

MP 227

CO

MP 265

CO

MP 262

CO

MP 266

CO

MP 267

CO

MP 331

1.0

Knowledge

1.1

Recognize the different types of networks.

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1.2

Identifies errors and malfunctions that could be affected by the network and its accompanying regulations.

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1.3

Outlining the management of a network of computers and Internet sites.

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1.4

Recognize the IT, and office application ,and Basics of internet, Mathematics of computer

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2.0

Cognitive Skills

2.1

Summarizes the characteristics of the network (components of the vector system, speeds, Internet ...)

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2.2

- Plans for the management of the network and installed.

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2.3

- Differentiate between failure and repair. √ √


Suggested assessment methods and teaching strategies are:

According to research and best practices, multiple and continuous assessment methods are required to verify student learning. Current trends incorporate a wide range of rubric assessment tools; including web-based student performance systems that apply rubrics, benchmarks, KPIs, and analysis. Rubrics are especially helpful for qualitative evaluation. Differentiated assessment strategies include: exams, portfolios, long and short essays, log books, analytical reports, individual and group presentations, posters, journals, case studies, lab manuals, video analysis, group reports, lab reports, debates, speeches, learning logs, peer evaluations, self-evaluations, videos, graphs, dramatic performances, tables, demonstrations, graphic organizers, discussion forums, interviews, learning contracts, antidotal notes, artwork, KWL charts, and concept mapping.

Differentiated teaching strategies should be selected to align with the curriculum taught, the needs of students, and the intended





Course Offerings

NQF Learning Domainsand Learning Outcomes

CO

MP 110

CO

MP 111

CO

MP 112

Math 114

CO

MP 153

CO

MP 151

CO

MP 155

CO

MP 154

CO

MP 220

CO

MP 224

CO

MP 225

CO

MP 226

CO

MP 227

CO

MP 265

CO

MP 262

CO

MP 266

CO

MP 267

CO

MP 331

2.4

Explain Maintenance of computer and network Security

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2.5

Compare between servers √ √ √ √ √

Compare between programing languages

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3.0

Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility

3.1

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3.2

Development of the collective spirit when students

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4.0

Communication, Information Technology, Numerical

4.14.25.0

Psychomotor

5.1

Prepare for the cable network √ √ √

5.2

Draws a blueprint for a network of computers

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5.3

Built a network of computers connected to other devices such as a printer

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5.4

Builds and manages online sites √ √

5.5

Designed Web pages on the Internet √

5. Admission Requirements for the program

Attach handbook or bulletin description of admission requirements including any course or experience prerequisites.






6. Attendance and Completion Requirements

Attach handbook or bulletin description of requirements for:a. Attendance.b. Progression from year to year.c. Program completion or graduation requirements.

E. Regulations for Student Assessment and Verification of Standards

What processes will be used for verifying standards of achievement (eg check marking of sample of tests or assignments? Independent assessment by faculty from another institution) (Processes may vary for different courses or domains of learning.)

distribution of grades in courses as follows:- semester degrees: 60 degrees -The faculty members divide it into tests, homework, participation and attendance.- The degree of the final semester test: 40 degrees.

F Student Administration and Support1. Student Academic Counselling

Describe the arrangements for academic counselling and advising for students, including both scheduling of faculty office hours and advising on program planning, subject selection and career planning (which might be available at college level).

Students usually go to the academic advisor determined by the department. Advisor advice student in various situations such as repeated or continuous absence, which leads to deprivation or interruption, and assist him also in making some decisions like delete, Collapse or re-enrolment and withdrawal of the file.

2. Student Appeals

Attach the regulations for student appeals on academic matters, including processes for consideration of those appeals.






G. Learning Resources, Facilities and Equipment

1a. What processes are followed by faculty and teaching staff for planning and acquisition of textbooks, reference and other resource material including electronic and web based resources?

The library provides many references, and if some references is marked non-exist the administrator for the library take the action to obtain copies according to the available budget, References provide digital library Saudi Arabia, and the electronic library of the University of Salman Bin AbdulAziz

1b. What processes are followed by faculty and teaching staff for planning and acquisition resources for library, laboratories, and classrooms.

2. What processes are followed by faculty and teaching staff for evaluating the adequacy of textbooks, reference and other resource provisions?

At the beginning of each year a set of books is chosen on and consequently is provided by the library to enrich the list of books and references available for students.

3. What processes are followed by students for evaluating the adequacy of textbooks, reference and other resource provisions?

4. What processes are followed for textbook acquisition and approval?

H. Faculty and other Teaching Staff1. Appointments

Summarize the process of employment of new faculty and teaching staff to ensure that they are appropriately qualified and experienced for their teaching responsibilities.

- Accepted by the university.- Be professionals and holders of master's or doctoral degrees.- Several years of experience.- Be able to add value, helpful to his colleagues in the department.- Must be of good behaviour and morality.






2. Participation in Program Planning, Monitoring and Review

a. Explain the process for consultation with and involvement of teaching staff in monitoring program quality, annual review and planning for improvement.

b. Explain the process of the Advisory Committee (if applicable)

3. Professional; Development

What arrangements are made for professional development of faculty and teaching staff for:

a. Improvement of skills in teaching and student assessment?

Follow-up of various scientific developments of the specialty of faculty member - International journals.- Participate in training sessions to improve the scientific level

b. Other professional development including knowledge of research and developments in their field of teaching specialty?

- Participation in scientific research of the University.

4. Preparation of New Faculty and Teaching Staff

Describe the process used for orientation and induction of new, visiting or part time teaching staff to ensure full understanding of the program and the role of the course(s) they teach as components within it.

5. Part Time and Visiting Faculty and Teaching Staff

Provide a summary of Program/Department/College/institution policy on appointment of part time and visiting teaching staff. (ie. Approvals required, selection process, proportion to total teaching staff, etc.)






I. Program Evaluation and Improvement Processes

1. Effectiveness of Teaching

a. What processes are used to evaluate and improve the strategies for developing learning outcomes in the different domains of learning? (eg. assessment of learning achieved, advice on consistency with learning theory for different types of learning, assessment of understanding and skill of teaching staff in using different strategies)

- The number of graduates from the Department of Computer- Number of students get jobs out of the graduates.- The number of graduates who have completed their university studies.- The success rate of students in their training field.

b. What processes are used for evaluating the skills of faculty and teaching staff in using the planned strategies?

-Keep updating of scientific developments: participation in the sessions, journals.- Revise the content of the courses each time period should not exceed two years.- Questionnaires filled in by the students.- Statistics for the students' grades for the three recent years.- Observation the performance off aculty members

2. Overall Program Evaluation

a. What strategies are used in the program for obtaining assessments of the overall quality of the program and achievement of its intended learning outcomes:

(i) From current students and graduates of the program?

Questionnaires seeking the views of students and graduates

(ii) From independent advisors and/or evaluator(s)?.

(iii) From employers and/or other stakeholders.

-poll of government agencies or private companies in the student trainees and level of education,-Express an opinion on the content of the program and meets the needs of the labor market by officials in government agencies or professionals in companies.






Complete the following two tables.

1. Program KPI and Assessment Table

2. Program Action Plan Table


Program KPI and Assessment Table

KPI #

List of Program KPIs Approved by the Institution

KPI Target

Benchmark

KPIActual

Benchmark

KPI Internal

Benchmarks

KPIExternal

Benchmarks

KPIAnalysis

KPI NewTarget

Benchmark

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Analysis of KPIs and Benchmarks:(list strengths and recommendations)

NOTE The following definitions are provided to guide the completion of the above table for Program KPI and Assessment.

KPIrefers to the key performance indicators the programs used in the SSRP and are approved by the institution (if applicable at this time). This includes both the NCAAA suggested KPIs chosen and all additional KPIs determined by the program (including 50% of the NCAAA suggested KPIs and all others).Target Benchmark refers to the anticipated or desired outcome (goal or aim) for each KPI.Actual Benchmark refers to the actual outcome determined when the KPI is measured or calculated.Internal Benchmarks refer to comparable benchmarks (actual benchmarks) from inside the program (like data results from previous years or data results from other departments within the same college). External Benchmarks refer to comparable benchmarks (actual benchmarks) from similar programs that are outside the program (like from similar programs that are national or international). KPI Analysis refers to a comparison and contrast of the benchmarks to determine strengths and recommendations for improvement.New Target Benchmark refers to the establishment of a new anticipated or desired outcome for the KPI that is based on the KPI analysis.

Program Action Plan Table

Directions: Based on your “Analysis of KPIs and Benchmarks” provided in the above Program KPI and Assessment Table, list the recommendations identified below.

No. Recommendations ActionPoints

AssessmentCriteria

ResponsiblePerson

StartDate

CompletionDate

1

2

3

4

5

6

Action Plan Analysis (List the strengths and recommendations for improvement of the Program Action Plan).





Attachments:

1. Copies of regulations and other documents referred to in template preceded by a table of contents.

2. Course specifications for all courses including field experience specification if applicable.

Authorized Signatures

Dean/

Program Chair

Name Title Signature Date

Program Dean

or Chair of

Board of Trustees

Main Campus

Vice Rector

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