1. University Community Briefing
Reaffirmation of CWU’s NWCCU Accreditation
Spring 2018
Bernadette M.E. Jungblut, Ph.D.
Associate Provost – Accreditation, Academic Planning, and Assessment
201 Barge Hall

2. Overview (Part 1) What is regional accreditation?
Opportunity for institutional peer review
Evaluation of CWU’s quality and mission fulfillment
Who is our regional accreditor – and when are they coming to Ellensburg?
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
22–24 October 2018 site visit
Why is regional accreditation important?
Claim our fame – present the excellent work we do
Be eligible for federal and other funding

3. Present the Excellent Work We Do
Claim Our Fame:
Present the Excellent Work We Do
Provide our students multiple, diverse opportunities for high-quality educational experiences
Demonstrate our commitment to inclusiveness and diversity
Conduct and disseminate important research
Engage in – and share – our creative expression
Serve our students, faculty, staff, and surrounding communities
Use our limited resources as wisely as possible

4. Federal and Other Funding
Institutional Accreditation Is Required to Receive:
Research grants
Programs that serve CWU and other students:
College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)
GEAR-UP
Upward Bound
TRiO Student Support Services
McNair Scholars Program
Title IV funding:
Federal student loans
Pell grants
Work study funds
All other federal student financial aid

5. Overview (Part 2) What are CWU’s goals for NWCCU accreditation?
How is CWU preparing the self-study for the NWCCU evaluation team’s October 2018 visit?
What do we mean by “mission fulfillment?”
Core Themes
Objectives
Where can I find more information?
Mission Fulfillment
Strategic Planning
Baccalaureate Task Force
Assessment and Improvement
Accreditation

6. CWU’s NWCCU Accreditation Goals
Demonstrate mission fulfillment – 5 Core Themes
Teaching & Learning
Inclusiveness & Diversity
Scholarship & Creative Expression
Public Service & Community Engagement
Resource Development & Stewardship
Meet or exceed NWCCU Standards 1–5
Assure quality of educational experience
Document continuous improvement
Support every assertion with evidence

7. CWU’s Self-Study Process
Communicate with the university community
Work closely with colleagues and the Reaffirmation of Accreditation Institutional Steering Committee
Develop data dashboard
Compile documentation and create SharePoint evidence repository
Construct self-study narrative and gather feedback from university community
Create and disseminate final version of self-study

8. The mission of Central Washington University is to prepare students for enlightened, responsible, and productive lives; to produce research, scholarship, and creative expression in the public interest; and to serve as a resource to the region and the state through effective stewardship of university resources.

9. Core Theme One Mission Fulfillment
Teaching & Learning
Enhance student success by continually improving curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular programs.
Enhance the effectiveness of student support services.

10. Core Theme Two Mission Fulfillment Inclusiveness & Diversity
Create and sustain a diverse and inclusive community.
Ensure that CWU has a diverse and inclusive curriculum and co-curricular programming.

11. Core Theme Three Mission Fulfillment Scholarship & Creative Expression
Increase the emphasis on and the opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to participate in research, scholarship, and creative expression activities.
Increase the external funding received for research, scholarship, and creative expression by faculty, staff, and students.

12. Core Theme Four Mission Fulfillment
Public Service & Community Engagement
Enhance the level of engagement, collaboration, and goodwill between the university and surrounding communities.
CWU develops and deploys university resources to enhance the economic wellbeing and quality of life in surrounding communities.

13. Core Theme Five Mission Fulfillment Resource Development & Stewardship
Maximize the financial resources of the university, and ensure the efficient and effective operations of the university through strong financial stewardship.
Develop and implement enrollment management strategies that maximize revenue.
Ensure the university has the human resources necessary to accomplish all university objectives.
Provide the facility and technology infrastructure and services appropriate to meet the university objectives, while maximizing sustainability and stewardship.

14. For More Information… Mission Fulfillment Site
Strategic Planning Site – under development
Mission
Vision
Core Values
Core Theme One: Teaching & Learning
Core Theme Two: Inclusiveness & Diversity
Core Theme Three: Scholarship & Creative Expression
Core Theme Four: Public Service & Community Engagement
Core Theme Five: Resource Development & Stewardship
Strategic Plan Development – coming
Unit Strategic Plans – coming

15. For Even More Information…
Baccalaureate Task Force & General Education Redesign Site
Charges, reports, campus community feedback
Next steps, communication, implementation
Will be updated end of Spring 2018

16. Yet More Information…
Assessment and Improvement Site – under development
Mission Fulfillment
CWU Compared to Peers
Academic Program Planning
Seven-Year Reviews
Assessment Planning
Colleges, Departments, Degree Programs
Assessment Reporting
Years, Colleges, Departments, Degree Programs
General Education
Survey Findings
Summary Course Evaluations
Historical Reports

17. Yes…Still More Information...
Accreditation Site – updated periodically
About
Fall 2018 Evaluation Site Visit
The Self-Study Process
My Role in Accreditation
Specialized Accreditation
Evidence Room

18. Questions?
Please join us for coffee, snacks, and conversation at our Summer and Fall
University Community Open Forums
(schedule to be announced)
or contact Bernadette:
Barge 201