NCAHLC ReAccreditation

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NCA-HLC Re-Accreditation

• SELF STUDY
• OPEN FORUM
• September 2, 2008

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Where are we in the process?
NCA/HLC Comprehensive Team Visit 2/09
Self Study Submission to HLC 12/08
Draft Self Study Complete for Campus Distribution
8/08
Preliminary Self Study Draft 9/07
NCA HLC UMR Liaison Visit 6/13/07
Criterion 1 Evidence Collection 5/7/07
Criterion 25 Evidence Collection 4/23/07
Criterion 4 Evidence Collection 3/25/07
Criterion 3 Evidence Collection 2/07
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The Value of Accreditation

• Institutional Reputation
• Standard of Quality
• Incentive for Self Improvement
• Transferability of Student Credit Hours
• Student Access to Financial Aid

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Changes in Accreditation RequirementsSince the
Last Self Study
From inputs and resources to results From
teaching to teaching learning From a look
backwards to a future focus From autonomy to
connection collaboration From
uniformity/stratification to distinctiveness,
flexibility, differentiation
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Self Study HighlightsAn Evaluative Document

• What We Do Best
• What We Have Learned
• Opportunities for Improvement

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Self Study HighlightsWhat Have We Learned?

• The present North Central Association
  accreditation self study is the most significant
  organizational self evaluation in the history of
  the university

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Self Study HighlightsUniqueness

• New leadership changes
• Organizational structure change
• Organizational name change
• Before-During-After Perspectives
• For A Future Focused Organization

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Self Study Highlights

• Since the last self study
• Organizational Processes - Marketing, Development
  and Public Relations
• Student Enrollment and Graduation
• Strategic Planning and Budgeting
• Diversity

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Self Study HighlightsCriterion One Mission and
Integrity

• Strengths
• Missouri ST
• Upholds and protects its integrity
• Maintains mission documents
• Administration promotes organizational leadership
  and collaboration

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Self Study HighlightsCriterion Two Preparing
for the Future

• Strengths
• Missouri ST
• Planning is driven by ability to address STEM
  challenges of the 21st century
• Appointed an assessment committee
• All departments employ student learning outcome
  measures
• Aligns budget decisions with planning

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Self Study HighlightsCriterion Three Student
Learning and Effective Teaching

• Strengths
• Missouri ST
• Maintains higher retention and graduation rates
  above Missouri and National averages
• Assesses and revises degree learning goals
• Committed to effective teaching and continual
  improvement in hiring, resources, and learning
  environment infrastructure

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Self Study HighlightsCriterion Four
Acquisition, Discovery, and Application of
Knowledge

• Strengths
• Missouri ST
• Meets strategic planning goals related to the
  acquisition, discovery and application of
  knowledge
• Integrates and promotes a culture of life-long
  learning

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Self Study HighlightsCriterion Five Engagement
and Service

• Strengths
• Missouri ST
• Engages numerous internal and external
  constituencies
• Provides responsive service to constituents
• Committed to service learning to promote
  life-long learning
• Promotes student leadership and citizenship

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Self Study HighlightsWhat Have We Learned?

• Significant Institutional Challenges
• Assessment of Student Learning
• Strategic Tactical Planning Communication
• Diversity
• Budgeting and Planning Coordinated in Pursuit of
  Mission
• Continually Improve Infrastructure/Staff-Faculty/I
  nternal Work Environment

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Self Study HighlightsPreparing for the Visit

• What Does the Campus Need to Do?
• Mission Awareness
• Strategic and Tactical Planning Awareness
• Assessment Effort Awareness
• Diversity Effort Awareness
• Budgeting and Strategic Planning Coordination
  Awareness

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Timeline of Important Dates

• September 5- Final comments due
• December 15- Self study report to the HLC
• January 21- Campus-wide Open Forum
• February 23-25- NCA HLC Comprehensive Review Team
  Visit
• Summer 2009- Accreditation decision by the HLC
  Board of Trustees

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Questions?