1. Mission and Accreditation Strategic Planning Steering Committee March 9, 2009 Dr. Richard Beck

2. Criterion One: Mission and Integrity The Mission Document – Definition of internal and external constituencies served – Commitment to high academic standards and excellence in higher learning – Goals for learning achievement – Regularly reviewed – Board adopted – Publicly available

3. Criterion One: Mission and Integrity Recognition of Diversity – Community value and common purpose – Multicultural society – Dignity and worth of individuals

4. Criterion One: Mission and Integrity Pervasive Application – Strategic decisions – Planning and budgeting – Congruent goals and articulation

5. Criterion One: Mission and Integrity Mission Fulfillment – Board oversight – Delegated authority – Institutional commitment – Effective communication – Ongoing evaluation

6. Criterion Two: Planning for the Future Environmental scanning and awareness Resource development and allocation Institutional effectiveness and continuous improvement Mission driven

7. Criterion Three: Student Learning and Effective Teaching Student learning outcomes Effective teaching Effective learning environments Learning resources

8. Criterion Four: Acquisition, Discovery, and Application of Knowledge Life-long learning General education and co-curricular coordination Global, diverse, and technological society Responsible application of knowledge

9. Criterion Five: Engagement and Service Service to constituencies Engagement with external communities Responsive application Acknowledged value

10. Five Criteria: Summary Internal and external constituencies (1) High academic standards (1) Goals for learning achievement (1) Recognition of diversity (1) Planning for the future (2) Student learning and effective teaching (3) Acquisition, discovery, and application of knowledge (4) Engagement and service (5)