Quality Viability Indicators (QVIs) and 335 Forms

Quality and Viability Indicators

Each year, programs that are not completing a program audit need to submit a QVI or mini-QVI (your Dean will inform you which is necessary in a given year). The purpose of the QVI is you provide a snapshot of your program. It can be thought of as an early warning system for any potential problems that might surface later in an academic program audit. Below are the guidelines for the QVI and the mini-QVI.

·         QVI Guidelines

·         Mini QVI Guidelines

335 Forms

From the Pennsylvania State Code:

To be eligible for reimbursement by the Commonwealth, each credit and each noncredit course that is offered by a community college shall meet the following criteria:

(1)     The course has stated learning goals and consists of a planned sequence of topics or learning activities designed to help students achieve the stated learning goals.

(2)     The course is summarized in an outline which includes at least the following elements:

(i)          The course title and description.

(ii)        The learning goals.

(iii)       A planned sequence of topics or learning activities designed to help students achieve the learning outcomes.

(iv)       A list of reference, resource or learning materials to be used by the students.

(3)     The course is consistent with the college’s mission, and is or was developed, approved and offered in accordance with the policies, standards, guidelines and procedures established by the college for the approval of new courses or programs.

(4)     An accurate description of the course is published in the college’s catalog or other official publication pertaining to the academic semesters, terms or years in which the course is offered. This criterion does not apply to noncredit courses which are custom designed to meet the needs of a particular employer or agency and, therefore, which are not available to the general public.

·         335 Instructions