The list below helps you to check that the most salient features of a programme LOAP have been covered. It is also useful in giving Faculty/School Boards a framework on which to base their endorsement of the Departmental/ programme LOAP.

	Programme Mission and Goals
1.	Are the programme mission and goals clearly stated?
2.	Are the mission and goals appropriate and worthwhile, and include all the important goals as expected by the key stakeholders?
	Programme Intended Learning Outcomes
3.	Are the intended programme learning outcomes clearly articulated?
4.	Are they aligned with the stated mission and goals of the programme?
5.	Is the number of intended programme outcomes about right (not too many or too few)?
6.	Are the intended programme outcomes realistic?
	LOA Measures and Methods
7.	Are the assessment methods adequate and appropriate for measuring the specific student learning outcomes?
8.	Are multiple (direct and indirect) measures used? Is there over-reliance on a particular type of measure?
9.	Does the plan make good use of existing subject assessments?
10.	Is it clear what will be done to collect the data, when, how and by whom?
	Criteria for Success
11.	Have the criteria to be used and expected levels of achievement been identified?
12.	Are the results benchmarked against appropriate internal/external standards?
	Dissemination and Use of the Data for Improvement
13.	Is the programme learning outcomes assessment appropriately integrated with the Department’s generic quality assurance and programme review processes?
14.	Is it clear how the data will be used to inform the Department and programme for possible improvement?
	Other Issues to be Addressed
15.	Does the plan appear to be feasible, practicable and affordable, given the resources available?
16.	Is staff time/workload appropriately addressed?