Cleveland State University Self Study 2010 North Central Association/Higher Learning Commission Accreditation

The Essentials What this is all about. Why we do this. How we’re doing this. Where we are in the process. What you can do to prepare for visit and become more informed.

What? Re-Accreditation every 10 years. Self Study Report and host Site Visit. North Central Association — one of six regional accreditation associations in the U.S., since NCA includes institutions in 19 states. The Higher Learning Commission — the official name of the association, adopted in 2000.

Why? Provides both public certification of acceptable institutional quality and an opportunity and incentive for self-improvement. Critical self-analysis leading to improvement in quality and for consultation and advice from persons from other organizations Allows students at institution to obtain federal funds.

Fundamental Shifts from the previous criteria Inputs Teaching Focus on Past Autonomy Outcomes Learning Focus on Future Connectedness, Engagement & Service

How? Must follow HLC Handbook regarding Report formatting. –5 Criteria –21 Core Components –Up to Institution how many points of evidence to use to meet these. – page report (200+ in reality)

The organization operates with integrity to ensure the fulfillment of its mission through structures and processes that involve the board, administration, faculty, staff, and students. 1 - Mission & Integrity

The organization’s allocation of resources and its processes for evaluation and planning demonstrate its capacity to fulfill its mission, improve the quality of its education, and respond to future challenges and opportunities. 2 - Preparing for the Future

The organization provides evidence of student learning and teaching effectiveness that demonstrates it is fulfilling its educational mission. 3 - Student Learning and Effective Teaching

The organization promotes a life of learning for its faculty, administration, staff, and students by fostering and supporting inquiry, creativity, practice, and social responsibility in ways consistent with its mission. 4 - Acquisition, Discovery, & Application of Knowledge

As called for by its mission, the organization identifies its constituencies and serves them in ways both value. 5 - Engagement and Service

Where we are… Phase 1 Orientation and Planning September/December 2008 (KICK OFF Sept. 11) Phase 2 Information Gathering and Analysis January 2009 – May 2009 Phase 3 Synthesis and Reporting June 2009 – November 2009 Phase 4 Integration and Dissemination November 2009 – February 2010 Phase 5 Dissemination, Feedback, Revision, and Submission March 2009 – July 2010

Site Visit October 2010 Visiting Team of 6 – 8 Across University to address concerns from report, or support findings –Interview faculty, staff, students, community –Report to Commission: January 2011?

What you can do.  Read and respond to the draft reports when asked, providing corrections, suggestions and additional material as appropriate—focused revisions.  Help prepare the campus and community for the team visit.  Keep informed about the process. Watch for regular updates.

KEEP INFORMED s/selfstudy2010/ s/selfstudy2010/ “Mission Differentiation” and 3 Centers of Excellence“Mission Differentiation” and 3 Centers of Excellence

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