Mapping academic programs with ProgramMap

Abstract

ProgramMap is a web tool that allows curriculum leaders to describe the relationships amongst components of academic programs and between those programs and one or more curriculum frameworks. Information including examples of student work are collected at course-level and aggregated to year-level and program-level as required. Curriculum leaders are led to work within self-declared and externally imposed academic objectives. The design and delivery of integrated programs are thereby fostered and evaluation against strategic objectives enhanced. Compliance with internal and external requirements can be monitored and current and prospective students can discover valuable information about the programs they are undertaking or considering. This paper describes the design and production and implementation of ProgramMap in the School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design at the University of Adelaide.