The key benefits of the process include:

1.  Increased responsiveness and improved capacity to meet the needs of students and employers.
2. A standard, college-wide process that is aligned with college and academic priorities
3. A transparent and constructive design based on consultation and input from key stakeholders
4. A process that is manageable in scope and scale, sustainable, and engaging to faculty
5. Alignment with other academic processes and external demands, eliminating duplication of effort
6. Systematic, integrated program data collection over time to inform curriculum change
7. Identification of effective practices and the development of a program portfolio[1]
8. A focus on student learning outcomes

[1] In the context of Program and Curriculum Review, a program portfolio is considered to be a collection of the most useful and relevant materials that have helped inform the program activities and that provide a foundation for program changes and improvements.