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The Year Three Report and Visit Ronald L. Baker Executive Vice President Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universiti

The Year Three Report and Visit Ronald L. Baker Executive Vice President Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Year Three Self-Evaluation Report. Title page to include: Title of Self-Evaluation Report Name of Institution Date Submitted Table of Contents

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The Year Three Report and Visit Ronald L. Baker Executive Vice President Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universiti

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  1. The Year Three Report and Visit • Ronald L. Baker • Executive Vice President • Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

  2. Year Three Self-Evaluation Report • Title page to include: • Title of Self-Evaluation Report • Name of Institution • Date Submitted • Table of Contents • Institutional Overview [Two (2) pages maximum] • Preface • Brief Update on Institutional Changes Since Last Report • Response to Addenda Requested by NWCCU

  3. Year Three Self-Evaluation Report • *Chapter One: Mission, Core Themes, and Expectations • Eligibility Requirements 2 and 3 (Executive Summary) • Standard 1.A Mission to include (3 pages max): • Institution’s Mission Statement • Interpretation of Mission Fulfillment • Articulation of Acceptable Extent of Mission Fulfillment • Standard 1.B Core Themes • One Section per Core Theme (3 pages max each) to include: • Title of the Core Theme • Brief Description of the Core Theme • Objectives of the Core Theme • Indicators of Achievement of Core Theme Objectives • Rationale for the Selection of those Indicators • *Updated since last report

  4. Year Three Self-Evaluation Report • Chapter Two: Resources and Capacity • Eligibility Requirements 4 through 21 (Executive Summary) • Standard 2.A Governance • Standard 2.B Human Resources • Standard 2.C Education Resources • Standard 2.D Student Support Resources • Standard 2.E Library and Information Resources • Standard 2.F Financial Resources • Standard 2.G Physical and Technological Infrastructure • Conclusion

  5. Evidence • List of required documents in development • Provide evidence to support report • Use 2003 Accreditation Handbook as guide • Electronic or printed

  6. Standard 2.AGovernance • Overarching Considerations • Governing Board • Leadership and Management • Policies and Procedures • Academics • Students • Human Resources • Institutional Integrity • Academic Freedom • Finance

  7. Standard 2.BHuman Resources • Sufficiency • Qualifications • Duties/Responsibilities/Workloads • Evaluation • Professional Development

  8. Standard 2.CEducation Resources • Overarching Considerations • Undergraduate Programs • Graduate Programs • Continuing Education/Non-Credit Programs

  9. Standard 2.DStudent Support Resources • Requirements/Policies/Procedures • Orientation/Advising • Student Records • Rights and Responsibilities • Financial Aid/Obligations

  10. Standard 2.ELibrary and Information Resources • Adequacy • Appropriateness • Accessibility • Instruction/Use

  11. Standard 2.FFinancial Resources • Adequacy • Accuracy • Stability • Security • Planning/Forecasting

  12. Standard 2.GPhysical and Technological Infrastructure • Physical Infrastructure • Adequacy • Accessibility • Safety/Security • Master Planning • Equipment • Technological Infrastructure • Appropriateness • Adequacy • Instruction/Support • Update/Replacement Planning

  13. Third Party Comment Notice • US DOE regulations require an opportunity for third-party comment concerning an institution’s qualifications for accreditation or preaccreditation. • The institution is expected to provide notification to its publics regarding the impending visit and send a verification copy of that public notice to the office of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. • 34 CFR § 602.23 (b)

  14. Year Three Committee Structure Chair Standards 1.A; 1.B; 2.A; ERs 2-21 Evaluator 1 Standards 2.B; 2.D (Students) Evaluator 2 Standard 2.C (Academics) Evaluator 3 Standard 2.E (Library) Evaluator 4 Standards 2.F; 2.G (Finance)

  15. Evaluator • Volunteers his/her time • From out-of-state institution • Specific area(s) of responsibility • Knowledgeable in assigned area(s) • Completed evaluator training

  16. Anatomy of the Visit • Day 0 • 4:00 p.m. Organizational Meeting • Day 1 • Introductory Opening Meeting • Evaluation Activities • Private Committee Meeting • Day 2 • Evaluation Activities • Private Committee Meeting • Day 3 • Final Private Committee Meeting • Chair Meets with President • Exit Meeting

  17. Post Visit • Institution: • Reviews draft of peer-evaluation report for correction of factual errors • Receives final report from NWCCU office • May provide Commissioners with written response to peer- evaluation report. • Invited to meet with Commissioners when the evaluation is considered

  18. Comments and Questions

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