Department of Communications
CEPR Application for Review
Presented by the Faculty of the Department of Communications
December 2021

Table of Contents
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A complete copy of the application in PDF form can be downloaded at this link.

Section A: Information About the University/ College / Department

Section B: Information About the Program
  • B-01. Statement of Educational Philosophy, Goals of Program in PR Education
    • Department of Communications Overview and Mission Statement
    • High-Impact Practice and Career Readiness
    • Educational Affordability, Campus Diversity, and Co-Curricular Opportunities
    • COVID-19 Impacts on the University and Department
    • Program Advancements Since Last CEPR Certification
    • Summary
  • B-02. Assessment Criteria, Methods, Results, Summative and Formative Findings
    • Assessment Plan / Competencies / Curriculum Map
    • ​Program Learning Outcomes
    • Concentration Learning Outcomes
    • Administration of Assessment Efforts
    • Assessment Cycle
    • Methods and Results
    • Digital Portfolio Graduation Requirement
    • Public Relations Course Assessment and Outcomes
    • Public Relations Principles Course (COMM 361) Restructuring
    • Assessment of Co-Curricular Engagement
    • Exit Surveys
    • Student Learning and Faculty Engagement During the COVID-19 Pandemic
    • Program Advancements Since Last CEPR Certification
    • Summary
  • B-03. Admissions and Retention Criteria for the University and Department
    • ​First-Time Freshmen Admissions
    • “Adult Student” Admissions
    • Undergraduate Transfer Student Admissions
    • Students with Disabilities
    • Recruitment and Retention of a Diverse Population of Students
    • Program Advancements Since Last CEPR Certification
    • Summary
  • B-04. Admissions Data for the Last Six Years
    • New Students Applied, Admitted, Enrolled
    • Full-Time Equivalent Students [FTES]
  • B-05. Matriculation Data for Each of the Last Three Years

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​Section D: Information About Professional Affiliations
Section E: Information About the Curriculum
Section F: Information About the Faculty
Section G: Preferred Site Visit Dates