Cleveland State UniversitySelf Study

2010

North Central Association/Higher Learning Commission

Accreditation

The Essentials

• What this is all about.• Why we do this.• How we’re doing this.• Where we are in the process.• What you can do to prepare for visit

and become more informed.

What?Re-Accreditation every 10 years. Self Study

Report and host Site Visit.

North Central Association — one of six regional accreditation associations in the U.S., since 1895. NCA includes institutions in 19 states.

The Higher Learning Commission — the official name of the association, adopted in 2000.

Why?• Provides both public certification of acceptable

institutional quality and an opportunity and incentive for self-improvement .

• Critical self-analysis leading to improvement in quality and for consultation and advice from persons from other organizations

• Allows students at institution to obtain federal funds.

Fundamental Shiftsfrom the previous criteria

• Inputs

• Teaching

• Focus on Past

• Autonomy

• Outcomes

• Learning

• Focus on Future

• Connectedness, Engagement & Service

How?

• Must follow HLC Handbook regarding Report formatting.– 5 Criteria– 21 Core Components– Up to Institution how many points of

evidence to use to meet these.– 120-150 page report (200+ in reality)

The organization operates with integrity to ensure the fulfillment of its mission through structures and processes that involve the board, administration, faculty, staff, and students.

1 - Mission & 1 - Mission & IntegrityIntegrity

The organization’s allocation of resources and its processes for evaluation and planning demonstrate its capacity to fulfill its mission, improve the quality of its education, and respond to future challenges and opportunities.

2 - Preparing for 2 - Preparing for the Futurethe Future

The organization provides evidence of student learning and teaching effectiveness that demonstrates it is fulfilling its educational mission.

3 - Student 3 - Student Learning andLearning and

Effective TeachingEffective Teaching

The organization promotes a life of learning for its faculty, administration, staff, and students by fostering and supporting inquiry, creativity, practice, and social responsibility in ways consistent with its mission.

4 - Acquisition, 4 - Acquisition, Discovery, &Discovery, &

Application of Application of KnowledgeKnowledge

As called for by its mission, the organization identifies its constituencies and serves them in ways both value.

5 - Engagement 5 - Engagement and Serviceand Service

Where we are…• Phase 1 Orientation and Planning

September/December 2008 (KICK OFF Sept. 11)• Phase 2 Information Gathering and Analysis

January 2009 – May 2009

• Phase 3 Synthesis and ReportingJune 2009 – November 2009

• Phase 4 Integration and DisseminationNovember 2009 – February 2010

• Phase 5 Dissemination, Feedback, Revision, and Submission

March 2009 – July 2010

Site VisitOctober 2010

• Visiting Team of 6 – 8 • Across University to address concerns

from report, or support findings– Interview faculty, staff, students,

community– Report to Commission: January 2011?

What you can do.What you can do.

Read and respond to the draft reports when asked, providing corrections, suggestions and additional material as appropriate—focused revisions.

Help prepare the campus and community for the team visit.

Keep informed about the process. Watch for regular updates.

KEEP INFORMEDKEEP INFORMED

• http://mycsu.csuohio.edu/committees/selfstudy2010/

• “Mission Differentiation” and 3 Centers of Excellence

Questions and Answers

• r.nordgren@csuohio.edu

• Extension 7499