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HLC Retreat 2011:An Update on the Self-Study
Process for K-State’s HLC Accreditation
Thursday, October 13K‐State Student Union Ballroom
Welcome
Dr. April MasonProvost and Senior Vice President
Report on Self‐Study
Dr. Brian NiehoffAssociate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness
Important Dates
• April 9‐11, 2012: HLC Team Visit
• February 2012: Self‐Study Document Due
• January 2012: Document Draft to Printers
Our Goal for Process:
Continuance of Accreditationwith no post‐visit follow‐up
Highlights to Date• Summer 2009: Process initiated• Sept 2009/2010: Retreats (150 attendees)• Nov 2010: Initial drafts of 5 chapters• Feb 2011: Second drafts of chapters• March 2011: Launch of HLC website
– http://www.k‐state.edu/hlcstudy/• June 2011: Full draft to be available• Cooperative effort of more than 100 people
The Self Study
• Five Chapters (5 Criteria)– University Mission & Integrity– Preparing for the Future– Teaching Effectiveness & Student Learning – Acquisition, Discovery, & Application of Knowledge– Engagement & Service
• Focus: Evaluation & Evidence, not Description
Criterion 1:Mission & Integrity
• Mission documents public and clear– Mission on website, pervasiveness of K‐State 2025 campaign
• Recognition of diversity in mission– Growth in multicultural student enrollments and programs
• Support for mission pervades university– Linkages between university & college/unit mission statements– Inclusion of constituents for K‐State 2025 development processes
• Governance structures support collaboration– Shared governance model at K‐State
• University uphold & protects its integrity– Financial audits, compliance in research, oversight by KBOR
Biggest Challenge: Continue to seek ways to hire and retain diverse faculty & staff
Criterion 2:Preparing for the Future
• Understanding societal & economic trends– Continual monitoring of changes to KS population & state funding
• Resource base supports education programs– State funding decreases offset by tuition increases + extramural funding & gifts
• Ongoing evaluation informs strategies– Accountability measures: KBOR, accreditations, assessment process, & program review
• All levels of planning align with the mission– K‐State 2025 planning process & Campus Master Plan Task Force
Biggest Challenges: Fund budget & goals for K‐State 2025; align KS‐2025 with KBOR performance agreements, & KBOR Foresight 2020; prepare for changes in demographics of student population
Criterion 3:Teaching Effectiveness & Student Learning
• Student learning outcomes are clear– Assessment at University and program levels
• University values & supports effective teaching– Many awards and development opportunities for teaching
• Creation of effective learning environments– Honors program, advising system, programs for assisting new students
• Learning resources support learning & teaching– Technology available for assisting faculty in classrooms, with plans to enhance
Biggest Challenges: Develop effective strategies for improving retention & graduation rates; develop a pervasive culture of assessment
Criterion 4:Acquisition, Discovery & Application of
Knowledge• University demonstrates it values life of learning
– Ongoing research efforts of faculty along with training of students • Breadth of knowledge is integral to education
– General education program and new K‐State 8 program• Assessment of usefulness of curriculum
– Importance of program and college accreditations plus advisory boards• Support for all to acquire, discover, and apply knowledge responsibly
– Compliance office for research, and the honor and integrity system
Biggest Challenge: Fully implement of K‐State 8 and its assessment processes
Criterion 5:Engagement & Service
• Understanding needs of constituencies– Listening to advisory boards, as well as gathering feedback from external
and internal constituents• Capacity & commitment to meet needs
– KSRE, CECD, 2+2 programs, and many others• Responsiveness to constituencies
– Programs in Extension, engagement, community service, animal health, & others• Constituencies value services provided
– Evaluation of KSRE services, support for Olathe, NSSE survey results
Biggest Challenges: Improve our ability to listen and interact with communities; consider the role of engagement as faculty productivity; improve engagement activity monitoring
Next Steps
• October ‐ December: – Edit document to reflect feedback from administrators, sub‐committees, and leadership groups
– Share draft to K‐State: www.k‐state.edu/hlcstudy– Accept feedback from constituents via website– Gather documents for “thumb‐drive appendix”– Write section on Federal Compliance– Edit document for final draft
Final Steps Fall 2011 & Spring 2012
• Work with HLC Liaison & consultants on draft• Communication with Visit Team Chair
– Any reports needed?
• Preparation of real & virtual “resource room”• Send final document to printer in January• Submit self‐study to HLC in February
Marketing HLC
Jeffery B. MorrisVice President for Communications and Marketing
Objectives
• Create widespread awareness • Generate excitement during visit• Engage students, faculty and staff
Campaign Theme
Discover. Create. Engage. Serve.
Message Strategy
• Leverage high awareness of 2025 vision & goals
Faculty & Staff
Faculty & Staff• President’s letter• Provost’s message• Video• K‐State Today• Home page features
• Table in union• Banners on campus• Handout
– Calendar– Message points
Students• Student media
– Collegian– KSDB– Wildcat Watch
• Key facts– Coaster– Bookmark
• Table tents• Posters for campus• Social media
– FB event site– Twitter
• Free food handouts with trinket
Students
• Student daily eNewsletter• Animated email
– Student website
• T‐shirts– Incentives to wear
• Brief class announcements
Marketing Exercise
• Generate fun ideas, one per table for each audience
• Must be unique!
How You Can Help
• Provide your feedback– HLC expects an honest evaluation of K‐State– Think Critically – “Evidence” is important– Provide feedback in timely fashion
• Share your thoughts on process• Mark your calendars for visit: April 9‐11, 2012
Questions?