Each major program is evaluated on several criteria. Each program is managed by a Program Manager who coordinates with the Penn State academic unit to develop the program. The program first must be approved by the academic unit and, in the case of degree programs, by either the Graduate Council or the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education. All resources required for the program are specifically budgeted, including faculty time and resources.
Nothing is taken for granted.
Production and Operations A program team is created to develop the product. It includes a Program Manager, a Senior Faculty Coordinator, other faculty as needed, an Instructional Designer, a Program Marketing Manager, and a Learner Support representative. This Program Team works with a production resource team that includes computer programmers, graphic artists, editors, and other media specialists. The team calls upon the resources of the Outreach Office of Program Development Services for access to market research, client development, and marketing communications support. The program team operates in partnership with the University's Center for Academic Computing.