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3. (13) Instructional materials, course syllabus, and learning outcomes are reviewed periodically to ensure they meet program standards.
Not Observed Insufficient Moderate Use Meets Criterion Completely
The curriculum review schedule specifies the timeline for course reviews.
| MLIS Curriculum Review Cycle & Schedule Curriculum Component | Timeline | Status |
| Specialization & Course Clusters | Spring 2004 - Spring 2005 | DONE |
| Clusters | Fall 2005 - Spring 2006 | DONE |
| Culminating Experience | Fall 2006 - Spring 2007 | DONE |
| Core Courses | Fall 2006 - Spring 2007 | DONE |
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Accreditation report, visit, and review November 2006 - June 2007 |
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| Review #1 | ||
| Specializations & Course Clusters | Fall 2007 - Spring 2008 | DONE MAY 2008 |
| Culminating Experience | Fall 2008 - Spring 2009 | DONE MAY 2009 |
| Core Courses | Fall 2009 - Spring 2010 | DONE AS PART OF MLIS O/VIEW |
| Review #2 | ||
| Career Pathways (was specializations) | Fall 2010 - Spring 2011 | DONE MAY 2011 |
| Course Clusters | Fall 2011 | DONE AUGUST 2011 |
| Culminating Experience | Fall 2011 - Spring 2012 | DONE MAY 2012 |
| Core Course | Fall 2012 - Spring 2013 | To be completed |
SLIS Standards and Indicators require that course content is up-to-date and reflects “recent developments and current professional practice.” Peer review provides assessment in this area.
Syllabi are reviewed each semester by faculty members and posted to the SLIS web site. The system used for posting the syllabi automatically includes required elements. Periodic administrative review of learning outcomes ensures program standards are met.
A comprehensive listing of learning outcomes for all courses is available: http://slisapps.sjsu.edu/slo-core/mlis.php
A comprehensive mapping of courses to program core competencies is available: http://slisapps.sjsu.edu/slo-core/core.php
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