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This study proposes performance benchmarks for undergraduate psychology programs to define goals and document effectiveness. These benchmarks offer a developmental framework to improve program quality and resource competition.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology Education
  • Academic Program Review

Background:

  • Undergraduate psychology programs need standardized methods for mission definition and effectiveness evaluation.
  • Existing program review processes may lack consistent criteria for assessing quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose performance benchmarks for undergraduate psychology programs.
  • To establish a developmental framework for evaluating program attributes.
  • To enhance program quality and resource allocation through improved review processes.

Main Methods:

  • Experienced academic program reviewers synthesized their experiences.
  • A developmental framework was formulated across 8 key domains.
  • A continuum of performance was conceptualized for each attribute within each domain.

Main Results:

  • A developmental framework with 4 performance levels (underdeveloped, developing, effective, distinguished) was created.
  • Benchmarks were defined for attributes in curriculum, assessment, student outcomes, resources, student development, faculty, climate, and administration.
  • The framework provides a continuum to characterize program achievement.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed benchmarks can guide psychology programs in goal setting and effectiveness documentation.
  • This framework aims to foster a national dialogue on program quality and review.
  • Distinguished programs can better compete for resources based on demonstrated achievements.