Open Forum SC Sprague Carleton 10/19/2017 NEASC Open Forum SC Sprague Carleton 10/19/2017

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 specifically the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE) Due Fall 2018 We started in May 2016 by appointing teams Steering Committee; Provost Pease, Brian Sommers, Stephen Cohen, Mark McLaughlin, Yvonne Kirby and Glynis Fitzgerald http://www.ccsu.edu/neasc/files/NEASCmembership2018.docx

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

Based On 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

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

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.

Revised strategic goals Increase enrollment to 15,000 by 2022 Stewardship of Central Connecticut Emphasis on community engagement Diversification of resources Maintain academic excellence

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

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

For each standard We provide Description Appraisal Projection

Dates of the site Visit September 23-26, 2018

Where are we now? Aim to have a working draft by the beginning of the Spring term. Early March we need to have a draft to NEASC

Call to action (How you can help) Post Learning Outcomes and Academic Maps Help us identify what is great about CCSU Help us identify where we could use improvement Help us prepare our exhibits Examples of syllabi Faculty profiles