In order to maintain the academic rigor of our program there is a systematic review of our courses.  The Deans’ Council reviews each of our courses at least once a year.  The Deans’ Council,  is composed of the Director, Academic Dean, Distance Dean and Regional campus Deans.  The Deans’ Council meets twice yearly in person and has regular conference calls approximately twice a month.

Student feedback on course content and faculty is reviewed as well as Deans evaluation of faculty.  Course outcomes assessment measures such as grades, review of sample papers and grading are used to determine if a course meets the course objectives stated in the Holmes Institute National Competency Standards, course syllabi and program objectives. 

The Deans Council will also consider changes to courses recommended by the Curriculum Review Committee. The Curriculum Review Committee is composed of the Holmes Institute Director, the Academic Dean, the Distance Dean, one Distance and one Regional faculty member and two licensed Religious Science ministers.   The Curriculum Review Committee is charged with convening twice yearly.

When the Deans Council determines that course updating or other revision, including re-recording, is necessary, the Academic or Distance Dean together with the Director will commission and supervise the revision.  Revisions are made in accordance with the guidelines in the Course Development Manual. The final revision is reviewed and approved by the Deans Council.