Process

The APR  process is as follows:

• One year prior to the site-visit:
  • The unit will be contacted by the APR Office for their Orientation to prepare them for the upcoming year.
  • The unit, Dean's Office, and Office of the Provost collaborate in the selection of a review team. The review team usually includes two experienced faculty from other institutions and one faculty from UNM. Due to logistics and planning, reviewers are established as early as possible in the APR process
• During the year leading up to the site visit, the unit will prepare a self study that addresses the following APR criteria:
  
  • Introduction and Background Information
  • Teaching and Learning: Curriculum
  • Teaching and Learning: Assessment
  • Students (Undergraduate and Graduate)
  • Faculty
  • Research, Scholarship, & Service
  • Peer Comparisons
  • Resources & Planning
  • Facilities
  • Conclusion & Strategic Planning
• Eight weeks before the site visit:
  • The initial self-study report is reviewed by internal participants and feedback is provided to the unit.
• Five weeks before the site visit:
  • The final version of the self-study report is sent to the review team.
• Six weeks after the site visit:
  • Following the site visit, the review team has a maximum of six weeks to draft their report.
• Following the review team report:
  • The unit and Dean's Office to collaborate in the drafting and approval of the Unit Response and Initial Action Plan. This document is sent to the Office of the Provost for final approval
• Mid-Cycle Check-In
  • Unit are required to complete a mid-cycle check-in 3 years prior to their next APR. OA/APR will contact programs when they are due.

• APR Process Infographic