Welcome to Clemson University’s graduate academic program self review webpage.
The purpose of graduate academic program self (GAPS) review at Clemson University is to:
The full review (eight-year cycle) consists of the submission of a comprehensive self-study, internal review of the self-study, a three-day on-site external panel review, and action planning and assessment aligned with other University efforts, such as annual program assessment coordinated through Clemson’s Office for Institutional Assessment; ClemsonForward, Clemson’s 10-year strategic plan; and relevant College/School, Department/Unit, and Program documents and efforts/activities. A mid-cycle review (year four) provides an opportunity for examination of progress made toward program outcomes and goals as well as graduate student learning outcomes and goals, analysis of trends in metrics collected during the prior three to four years, and modification of goals and strategies where appropriate.
GAPS reviews are coordinated through the office of the Dean of the Graduate School with authority delegated by the Provost. The Graduate School:
You can find the proposed schedule for GAPS review at the link below. If you are scheduled for GAPS review within the next year or two, please contact cairenw@clemson.edu to schedule a kickoff/informational meeting with your team.
Useful review tools |
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Proposed GAPS Review Schedule |
GAPS Review Guidelines |
Request for Abbreviated Review |
Self-Study Template — for Year 6, 2022; includes Internal Review questions |
External Panel Report Rubric |
Action Planning Templates: |
For more information, contact Cairen Withington, Director of Graduate Program Review and Effectiveness, cairenw@clemson.edu |
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Cairen Withington Director of Program Review
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Brian N. Dominy, Ph.D. Associate Dean |
John M. Lopes, Ph.D. Associate Provost and Dean |