Academic Program Review Policy

The academic program review process is integral to the institutional assessment and academic planning of at UT San Antonio Health Science Center. The process is designed to evaluate and strengthen academic offerings and ensure continuous improvement in program quality.

Program reviews provide a comprehensive assessment of program goals, infrastructure, operations and outcomes in alignment with the mission and strategic priorities of the university.  The process also facilitates dialogue among the president, institutional senior academic official, deans and program faculty leadership. It offers a structured opportunity to reflect on educational practices and evaluate each program's role within the broader academic portfolio of the university. 

The university requires that all academic programs undergo period comprehensive review. The review cycle aligns with accreditation requirements for each school as well as with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). The institutional senior academic official. works in collaboration with school deans to establish review timelines based on external accreditation and state requirements.

For additional information, refer to Policy 2.7.2 in the UT San Antonio Health Science Center Handbook of Operating Policies (HOP).