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Higher Learning Commission: Reaccreditation Visit October 27-29, 2014. 1. Mission. Current documents Approval of Strategic Plan Approval of Mission, Vision, and Values Statement Avoid “mission creep” All activities support the adopted mission No drastic changes in our purpose
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Higher Learning Commission:Reaccreditation VisitOctober 27-29, 2014
1. Mission • Current documents • Approval of Strategic Plan • Approval of Mission, Vision, and Values Statement • Avoid “mission creep” • All activities support the adopted mission • No drastic changes in our purpose • Commitment to public good Board of Trustees - HLC Update
2. Ethical and Responsible Conduct • Handbooks and policies • Trustees, Faculty, Staff, Student • Research and academic integrity • Representation of ONU to accreditors, students, and the public • Trustees make decisions in the interest of the institution, without undue influence Board of Trustees - HLC Update
3. Teaching and Learning: Quality and Support • Appropriate programs • Learning Outcomes • Classrooms and laboratories • Equipment and information resources • Faculty credentials • Broad general education backbone Board of Trustees - HLC Update
4. Teaching and Learning: Evaluation and Improvement • Dual credit • Accreditation • Placement rates • Responsible for the quality of our programs • Incoming freshman • Transfers • Internationals • Persistence and retention plans • Assessment of programs and learning goals • Sustainability Program and Financial Base Review Board of Trustees - HLC Update
5. Resources and Planning Board of Trustees - HLC Update Governance: involvement of all constituents as appropriate Fiscal operation Integrated planning
Conclusion What we do every day is tied to these criteria. This self-study is not a task that comes once every 10 years; rather, it is a reflection of what we do best, what we need to improve, and our plan for the future. Not exciting enough? Go to YouTube and search for “Orientation to the Criteria”. Board of Trustees - HLC Update