Free Worksheet: SOAR Analysis for Academic Program Planning

Turn feedback into forward momentum

Academic programs generate a wealth of survey data—from student feedback to faculty insights and institutional performance metrics. The SOAR framework (Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, Results) helps you move beyond simply identifying issues to engaging your team in strategic, strengths-based academic program planning.
This worksheet guides academic leaders step by step through the SOAR process, turning survey analysis into a collaborative planning activity that aligns program goals with institutional priorities and accreditation standards.
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Whether you’re conducting survey analysis to inform your program’s strategic plan, preparing for accreditation, or driving continuous improvement, this worksheet equips your team with a clear, collaborative framework for turning insights into action.

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Turn survey data into strategy

What if your survey reports weren’t just numbers—but a roadmap to impact?
Watch our webinar, “Leveraging AACP Program Quality Surveys for Strategic Program Impact,” featuring Dr. Ashley Castleberry, to learn how academic leaders interpret survey data to drive program improvement and accreditation success.
You’ll discover how to interpret survey updates and trends to meet evolving standards, use comparison data effectively for peer benchmarking, and avoid common pitfalls and biases in survey interpretation.
This session shows you how to move from data collection to strategic action.

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Turn your survey data into actionable insights with this free worksheet—tailored specifically for higher education program assessment. This program assessment tool helps academic leaders transform feedback into focused strategy.
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Use Ishikawa/Fishbone Diagram worksheet to conduct root cause analysis of survey results and uncover systemic issues that impact program performance and accreditation readiness.
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