Programme Review Form

Overview

This Programme Review Form is a concise, repeatable tool for institutional quality assurance at programme level. Use it to record findings, evidence and recommended actions for each taught programme or award. The form focuses on curriculum clarity, learning outcomes, assessment validity, delivery modes, student support and governance oversight.

The form is intended for internal review panels, academic boards, external reviewers and institutional leaders who wish to demonstrate ongoing compliance with recognised theological accreditation standards.

How to use this form

1. Scope: Complete a single form per programme version (e.g., Bachelor of Theology 2026 intake).

2. Evidence: Attach syllabus, assessment briefs, sample assignments, moderation records, faculty CVs and student feedback summaries.

3. Panel: Include at least one academic reviewer, one academic leader and one independent reviewer where possible.

4. Rating: Use the form's standard scale (Meets expectations / Partially meets / Does not meet). Record rationale and required actions with target dates and responsible owners.

Core review sections (template content)

• Programme identity: title, award, level, mode and intended learners.
• Learning outcomes: alignment with unit outcomes and assessment tasks.
• Curriculum map: sequence, credit weighting and progression routes.
• Teaching & learning: delivery methods, staffing and resourcing.
• Assessment: validity, reliability, moderation and academic integrity.
• Student experience: entry requirements, support, feedback and pastoral care.
• Governance & compliance: approvals, approval dates, version control and record of changes.
• Continuous improvement: actions, monitoring indicators and review frequency.

Records, reporting and follow-up

Record completed reviews in the institutional QA register and present summary reports to the academic board annually. Ensure action items are tracked to completion and evidence of improvement is captured before the next review cycle.

Common pitfalls to avoid

• Relying on anecdote without documentary evidence.
• Confusing programme approval records with external/state recognition — these are separate processes.
• Failing to assign clear owners and dates to corrective actions.

Template (summary fields)

Use the following fields on your form: programme title; award level; review date; reviewers; checklist of core sections (outcomes, curriculum map, assessment, teaching, support, governance); overall rating; recommended actions; completion target and owner; evidence attached.

Educational and legal notes

Institutions must remain responsible for complying with all applicable national, state/provincial and local laws when operating and issuing awards. ITAA is an independent theological accreditation agency. ITAA is not a governmental accreditation authority. ITAA accreditation never overrides local law. Institutions must ensure they hold any government licences or statutory permissions required in their jurisdiction before issuing qualifications.

Where this form fits with ITAA processes

Programme-level review is a recognised internal QA activity that supports institutional accreditation and programme accreditation applications to ITAA. Regular programme review evidence strengthens applications and supports the ITAA expectation of continuous improvement and transparent record-keeping.