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Preparing for the Higher Learning Commission Richard Venneri, Associate Provost Self-Study Co-Chair SXU Institutional Self-Study Goals The HLC Evaluation Team will recommend re-accreditation without stipulation. Stronger linkages will be developed between assessment activities and institutional actions that will advance the University’s goal of academic excellence in an environment of continuous improvement. The University community will develop a greater understanding of the inter-connections between the University’s Eight Strategic Directions, our Mission, and our future success. The University community will develop a clear and articulated vision for the new Orland Park Campus, reflecting the University strategic direction for a campus master plan that fosters excellence in teaching and learning at all locations. An appropriate and integrated institutional structure for management and oversight of graduate programs will be developed to advance the University’s strategic vision for academic excellence at all levels. SXU Institutional Self-Study Goals (Cont’d) Informed expansion of the “first year experience” that advances the strategic direction of recruiting talented students who are actively engaged in dynamic learning environments will occur. Greater support for competency in information technology and communication literacy will be integrated into academic and student support services. The University administration and faculty leadership will partner to foster new strategic initiatives for faculty professional development and scholarship. The HLC Evaluation Team assessment report will support admission to the AQIP process. The HLC Evaluation Team will confirm that satisfactory action or policy changes addressing all 1997 NCA Findings and Recommendations have occurred. Strategic Planning: Five Areas of Institutional Activity Top Three Items in Survey of Possible Strategic Directions Academic Excellence Rank Across Areas Become recognized for exceptional teaching, civic discourse, and scholarship 5 Recruit and retain highly qualified and diverse faculty 12 Graduate programs enjoy a regional reputation for excellence/achievement 22 Student Recruitment, Retention, Services Attract more students with higher academic profiles 4 Build programs with student service, civic engagement, leadership 11 Grow enrollment and services at the Orland Park Campus 16 University Advancement Secure the future through a significantly larger endowment 1 Expand public awareness of University achievements and events 8 Build more scholarship funds to attract highly qualified students 9 Campuses, Facilities, Human Resources, Infrastructure… Provide state-of-the-art instructional facilities 2 Find other sources of revenue in addition to tuition and fees 6 Attract and retain a talented and diverse group of exempt/non-exempt staff 10 Mission, Integrity, Catholic Identity, Sponsorship Institutionalize an ethos of hospitality, respect, and service to others 3 Attain national reputation for …Catholic social teaching… faith and reason 7 Strengthen worship opportunities for students of all faiths 15 SXU Self-Study Steering Committee Members/Roles Function Name/Title School/Department Co-chair Barbara Becker Associate Professor Arts & Sciences/Mathematics Co-chair Richard Venneri Associate Provost Academic Affairs President’s Office Liaison Kathleen Carlson Vice President University Research, Planning, & Assessment Editor Laurence Musgrove Associate Professor Arts & Sciences/English Criterion One Mission & Integrity Eileen Quinn Knight Professor Education John Eber Dean Business Criterion Two Preparing for the Future Criterion Three Student Learning & Effective Teaching Sheila Wright Associate Professor Education Criterion Four Acquisition, Discovery, & Application of Knowledge Carol Kostovich Associate Professor Nursing Criterion Five Engagement & Service Julie Deisinger Associate Professor Arts & Sciences/Psychology Public Relations Publications Kathy Murphy Director of Marketing University Relations Stacy Dean Webmaster University Relations Jennifer Daniel Director Conferences and Facilities Scheduling Joel Castellanos Asst. to Associate Provost Academic Affairs Website Coordinator Hospitality Information Team Member/Committee Secretary SXU Criterion Team Member Recommendations Responding to 1997 NCA Report Major Findings Personnel/Department Registrar Interim Vice President Academic Affairs Director Office of Planning & Assessment Issue # Personnel/Department Issue # 1&2 Dean of Students 15 3, 16, 18, 19, 20, 24, & 25 Dean School of Nursing 15 & 18 3, 20, & 25 Assistant Director Student Activities & First Year Programs 14 Vice President University Mission & Heritage 4, 19, 20, 24, & 25 Director Employee Services 17, 18, & 19 Vice President Enrollment & Student Services 4, 19, 20, 24, 25, & 26 Vice President University Relations 19, 20, 23, 24, & 25 Director Information Services 5&7 Webmaster 20 Director Byrne Memorial Library 7 Vice President Business & Finance Director Center for Academic Technology 7 Assistant Director Media Relations 23 Director Government & Foundation Relations 6 Dean Graham School of Management 18 Associate Professor School of Education Chair General Education Task Force 8 & 22 9 thru 14 19, 20, 21, 24, & 25 Associate Dean School for Continuing & Professional Studies 12 Dean School of Education 18 Co-Chair Math & Computer Science 13 Interim Dean Arts & Sciences 18 Saint Xavier University Self-Study Budget ACCOUNT/CATEGORY FY 04-05 FY 05-06 FY 06-07 FY 07-08 10,000 20,000 5,000 15,000 15,000 5,000 3,500 5,000 5,000 1,000 3,600 1,000 1,000 Books & Materials 250 1,000 1,000 500 Travel 200 750 250 250 Room/Board 200 2,000 500 500 Resource Room/Materials 2,500 3,500 5,000 Printing/Graphics 4,000 8,000 12,000 Hospitality/Special Events 2,000 2,000 3,000 Assessment Materials 1,000 500 Personnel Adjunct Faculty Summer Stipend 5,000 Computer/Web Support Training & Development Registration Fee Operations & Support Services Public Information/Newspaper 2,500 2,000 500 0 Commission Fees HLC Staff Visit 500 Team Fees 18,000 Team Room/Board 4,500 Total 6,650 45,850 59,750 61,750