Abstract
This article argues that program self evaluation should function as a continuous administrative practice rather than an episodic accreditation exercise. Prompted by shifts such as faculty departures, enrollment changes, and adjustments to general education requirements, the process begins with a mission statement authored and endorsed by all members of the program. The statement specifies aims suited to local conditions, including the relation between classroom instruction and production, the appropriate number and scale of performances, and the level of financial support required. Self evaluation then examines the relation among three components. These are program expectations, financial and physical resources, and human resources. Success depends on realistic convergence across the three. When evaluation reveals divergence, leaders must recalibrate expectations, pursue additional funds, or augment personnel through staffing or volunteer capacity. The discussion concludes that continuous assessment disciplines ambition, reduces frustration, and positions theatre units to respond rationally to change while preserving clarity of purpose and institutional fit.
Recommended Citation
Drapeau, Donald A.
(1986)
"Program Self-Evaluation, an Ongoing Process,"
Association for Communication Administration Bulletin: Vol. 56, Article 16.
Available at:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/aca/vol56/iss1/16
