What are the program’s goals and philosophy?

How, when and by whom are the program goals reviewed, evaluated and revised?

What are the outcomes measures which are utilized to determine the degree to which these stated goals and objectives are being met.

What are the results of this assessment process?

What are the sources of fiscal support for the program and the percentage of the total budget that each source constitutes?

What is  the program’s educational setting?

	A two-year community college
	State supported

Is the institution accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education?

	New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
	Next evaluation 2003

What is the mechanism used to maintain liaison between the program and dental and allied dental professionals in the community?

The program has an active advisory committee that works with both the Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting Programs. Advisory Committee Guidelines  Minutes of Advisory Committee Meeting