Preparing for the Higher Learning Commission Richard Venneri, Associate Provost Self-Study Co-Chair

SXU Institutional Self-Study Goals The HLC Evaluation Team will recommend re-accreditation without stipulation. Stronger linkages will be developed between assessment activities and institutional actions that will advance the University’s goal of academic excellence in an environment of continuous improvement. The University community will develop a greater understanding of the inter-connections between the University’s Eight Strategic Directions, our Mission, and our future success. The University community will develop a clear and articulated vision for the new Orland Park Campus, reflecting the University strategic direction for a campus master plan that fosters excellence in teaching and learning at all locations. An appropriate and integrated institutional structure for management and oversight of graduate programs will be developed to advance the University’s strategic vision for academic excellence at all levels.

SXU Institutional Self-Study Goals (Cont’d) Informed expansion of the “first year experience” that advances the strategic direction of recruiting talented students who are actively engaged in dynamic learning environments will occur. Greater support for competency in information technology and communication literacy will be integrated into academic and student support services. The University administration and faculty leadership will partner to foster new strategic initiatives for faculty professional development and scholarship. The HLC Evaluation Team assessment report will support admission to the AQIP process. The HLC Evaluation Team will confirm that satisfactory action or policy changes addressing all 1997 NCA Findings and Recommendations have occurred.

Strategic Planning: Five Areas of Institutional Activity Top Three Items in Survey of Possible Strategic Directions Academic ExcellenceRank Across Areas Become recognized for exceptional teaching, civic discourse, and scholarship5 Recruit and retain highly qualified and diverse faculty12 Graduate programs enjoy a regional reputation for excellence/achievement22 Student Recruitment, Retention, Services Attract more students with higher academic profiles4 Build programs with student service, civic engagement, leadership11 Grow enrollment and services at the Orland Park Campus16 University Advancement Secure the future through a significantly larger endowment1 Expand public awareness of University achievements and events8 Build more scholarship funds to attract highly qualified students9 Campuses, Facilities, Human Resources, Infrastructure… Provide state-of-the-art instructional facilities2 Find other sources of revenue in addition to tuition and fees6 Attract and retain a talented and diverse group of exempt/non-exempt staff10 Mission, Integrity, Catholic Identity, Sponsorship Institutionalize an ethos of hospitality, respect, and service to others3 Attain national reputation for …Catholic social teaching… faith and reason7 Strengthen worship opportunities for students of all faiths15

SXU Self-Study Steering Committee Members/Roles FunctionName/TitleSchool/Department Co-chairBarbara Becker Associate Professor Arts & Sciences/Mathematics Co-chairRichard Venneri Associate Provost Academic Affairs President’s Office LiaisonKathleen Carlson Vice President University Research, Planning, & Assessment EditorLaurence Musgrove Associate Professor Arts & Sciences/English Criterion One Mission & Integrity Eileen Quinn Knight Professor Education Criterion Two Preparing for the Future John Eber Dean Business Criterion Three Student Learning & Effective Teaching Sheila Wright Associate ProfessorEducation Criterion Four Acquisition, Discovery, & Application of Knowledge Carol Kostovich Associate ProfessorNursing Criterion Five Engagement & Service Julie Deisinger Associate Professor Arts & Sciences/Psychology Public Relations PublicationsKathy Murphy Director of Marketing University Relations Website CoordinatorStacy Dean Webmaster University Relations HospitalityJennifer Daniel Director Conferences and Facilities Scheduling Information Team Member/Committee SecretaryJoel Castellanos Asst. to Associate Provost Academic Affairs

SXU Criterion Team Member Recommendations

Personnel/DepartmentIssue #Personnel/DepartmentIssue # Registrar1 & 2Dean of Students15 Interim Vice President Academic Affairs 3, 16, 18, 19, 20, 24, & 25 Dean School of Nursing 15 & 18 Director Office of Planning & Assessment 3, 20, & 25Assistant Director Student Activities & First Year Programs 14 Vice President University Mission & Heritage 4, 19, 20, 24, & 25 Director Employee Services 17, 18, & 19 Vice President Enrollment & Student Services 4, 19, 20, 24, 25, & 26 Vice President University Relations 19, 20, 23, 24, & 25 Director Information Services 5 & 7Webmaster20 Director Byrne Memorial Library 7Vice President Business & Finance 19, 20, 21, 24, & 25 Director Center for Academic Technology 7Assistant Director Media Relations 23 Associate Professor School of Education 8 & 22Director Government & Foundation Relations 6 Chair General Education Task Force 9 thru 14Dean Graham School of Management 18 Associate Dean School for Continuing & Professional Studies 12Dean School of Education 18 Co-Chair Math & Computer Science 13Interim Dean Arts & Sciences 18 Responding to 1997 NCA Report Major Findings

Saint Xavier University Self-Study Budget ACCOUNT/CATEGORYFY 04-05FY 05-06FY 06-07FY Personnel Adjunct Faculty 10,00020,0005,000 Summer Stipend5,00015,000 5,000 Computer/Web Support 3,5005,000 Training & Development Registration Fee1,0003,6001,000 Books & Materials2501, Travel Room/Board2002, Operations & Support Services Resource Room/Materials 2,5003,5005,000 Printing/Graphics 4,0008,00012,000 Hospitality/Special Events 2,000 3,000 Assessment Materials 1, Public Information/Newspaper 2,5002,000 Commission Fees HLC Staff Visit Team Fees 18,000 Team Room/Board 4,500 Total6,65045,85059,75061,750