Administrative Program Review Goals
The goals of the Administrative Review Committee reflect the overall goals outlined by President Maxwell for the entire program review process. In addition, the Administrative Review Committee will be focused on some very specific outcome goals. Both sets of goals are detailed below:
University Program Review Goals as outlined by President Maxwell, January 2000
1. To ensure that all ongoing programs are consistent with the core mission of Drake University.
2. To ensure the excellence of all University programs, and to ensure the ongoing availability of resources to guarantee their continued excellence.
3. To ensure that Drake University is no longer "overprogrammed for its resources," and thus that the operating budget is balanced on an annual basis.
4. To create a "Fund for the Future," to provide resources to encourage and support creativity, innovation, and institutional transformation.
Additional Outcome Goals of Non-academic Program Review
1. To reduce administrative costs by:
- a. eliminating low priority programs
b. eliminating unnecessary duplication and redundancy
c. improving efficiency and planning
d. strategic internal and external partnering, including outsourcing2. To improve and enhance services to:
- a. academic programs
b. students
c. other University constituents