Certificate and degree programs assess student learning annually following a standard assessment cycle and the Assessment Cycle Timeline. Assessment is documented in the Weave assessment platform. For more information, contact the Academic Assessment Coordinator.
According to Arkansas Code §6-61-214, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board (AHECB) is mandated to conduct reviews of current academic programs. This includes all certificate and degree programs provided by public higher education institutions in Arkansas. These reviews are scheduled to occur every 7 to 10 years. The schedules for these program reviews are documented and can be found at the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE).
The Program Review Information Packet includes a schedule of reviews for ATU programs and guidance on completing program reviews to meet the requirements for program quality (an MS Word version is available upon request from the Office of Assessment & Accreditation). Externally accredited program reviews are also listed in the packet. You can find information about the accreditors and their evaluation standards on the Accreditation webpage.