1. Promises to have an impact beyond the external review team visit
2. Is collaborative, iterative peer-directed dialogue
3. Focuses on improving pedagogy & student learning – and support faculty development and scholarship
4. Focuses on how we are preparing our students for the world beyond Spelman
5. Builds on existing & ongoing self-evaluation processes
6. Explicitly evaluates program strengths/weaknesses
7. Makes continuous improvement a priority
8. Produces findings & recommendations that the program/department/division/college can address & supports long tern institutional planning