The primary purpose of the B1 internal review is to assess the degree to which the
program is meeting its own and the University's expectations for graduate program
outcomes, such as time-to-degree, completion and attrition rates, and student satisfaction.
The exercise is a year-long process of data compilation (by the Graduate School) and
data examination and reporting (by the programs); the program produces a B1 report
for the dean; the dean provides a response that guides the program in its continuous
improvement efforts for the next six years.