Open Forum Founder’s Hall 12/5/2016 NEASC Open Forum Founder’s Hall 12/5/2016

NEASC Self - Study Every ten years we need to seek reaccreditation as an institution We are accredited by NEASC – New England Association of Schools and Colleges Due Fall 2018 We started in May by appointing teams Steering Committee; Provost Lovitt, Steven Cohen, Mark Mclaughlin, Yvone Kirby and Glynis Fitzgerald http://www.ccsu.edu/neasc/files/current_resources/NEASCmembership2018.pdf

Based in Standards The University Agrees to Be held accountable to a set of standards determined by the group Abide by the standards “even when no one is looking” Be reviewed by peers to demonstrate accountability

This process should… Strengthen our culture of inquiry Give us an opportunity to reflect together Hold the institution up to the Standards Use data to drive decision making Plan for the future

Mission Driven Standards Mission and Purposes Planning and Evaluation Organization and Governance The Academic Program Students Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship Institutional Resources Educational Effectiveness Integrity, Transparency, and Public Disclosure

For each standard We provide Description Appraisal Projection

WHAT ARE THE STANDARDS FOR ACCREDITATION? An articulation by the higher education community of what a college or university must do in order to deserve the public trust Quality improvement Quality assurance A framework for institutional development and self-evaluation candor candor candor candor candor candor candor candor

ACCREDITATION = STANDARDS + MISSION Standards of higher education community Mission of the institution + evidence, evidence, evidence, evidence, evidence, evidence, evidence, evidence, evidence, evidence

CCSU Mission Statement Central Connecticut State University is a community of learners dedicated to teaching and scholarship that emphasizes development and application of knowledge and ideas through research and outreach activities, and prepares students to be thoughtful, responsible and successful citizens. As a comprehensive public university, we provide broad access to quality degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels.

Elements of distinctiveness International Education Workforce and State Economic Development Community Engagement Interdisciplinary Studies and Cross-Curricular Initiatives

Vision Graduating broadly educated, culturally and globally aware students who will contribute meaningfully to their communities as engaged professionals and citizens Contributing to knowledge through scholarship Fostering societal improvements through responsive and innovative programs