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Buck1985
term4discussion4.docx

Running head: ACADEMIC PROGRAM 4

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

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Institution

Academic Program

An effective recommendation for an academic program should have the following characteristics:

· Should consider the age of the learners

· Should consider the education requirements of the learners

· Should be geared towards improving the quality of education

· Should be realistic and have a time frame within which to achieve.

· Should go hand in hand with the way the world is moving

An example of such a recommendation is introducing a policy to ensure all students do a science subject to enhance innovation since the world is technology-based. This recommendation is effective since it goes hand in hand with the way the world is moving and is considering the education requirements of the learners. I will use the module resources to make my recommendation effective when implemented, will involve all people when making decisions regarding the improvement of the academic program.

The review of the undergraduate project is effective, and it is well organized. The review focuses on specific objectives that need to be met, and the writer is keen to note the objectives down and to make sure that the review achieves these objectives. It is also essential that the review was done after the report was conducted, and there was the involvement of all the members of the faculty. This is important as it helps the institution to develop a greater insight and to capture as much as possible opinions that will be used in the improvement of the program. This is great.

The document on the California state university is essential. This is because it brings out the report on the review in an authentic manner, and this is important for effective program improvement in the university. The review is essential as it helps to understand what can be done and what is necessary. The involvement of many of the people in the university is good as it helps even to bring out even a better review and improvement program.

References

Redman,C.L, Withycombe, L & Wiek,A. (2011) Key competencies in sustainability: A reference framework for academic program development.6(2).203-218.