Institutional Reaccreditation Review by The Higher Learning Commission. President s Forum. March 11, 2010

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1 Institutional Reaccreditation Review by The Higher Learning Commission March 11, 2010 President s Forum Christine Ladisch, Project Director Mark A. Pagano, Project Co-Director

2 Review occurs every ten years Last review was in Purdue continually accredited since 1913 West Lafayette campus only

3 Purpose: Maintain the institution s eligibility to receive federal funds for student financial aid. Assure the quality of the institution and its programs through enforcement of financial and administrative standards. Encourage improvement of the institution and its programs. Promote institutional accountability and provide consumers with information about the institution.

4 Who conducts institutional reviews? There is no national, centralized Ministry of Education to enforce academic standards. The Higher Learning Commission, which is part of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, has legal authority from the Department of Education to accredit colleges and universities. HLC accreditation is based on a peer review process.

5 Regional Accreditation North Central region 19 states, 1022 colleges/universities Northwest Western North Central Southern Middle States New England

6 Review Stages and Timeline Fall 2006 Fall 2007 Fall 2007-Fall 2009 March 21-24, 2010 Spring 2010 Summer 2010 HLC notified Purdue to get ready. Purdue identified self-study coordinators and suggested potential site visit dates. Campus conducted self-study and prepared report. Site visit by review team. Team report and University responses reviewed by HLC panel. Final decision by HLC. Periodic reporting to HLC might be stipulated.

7 Preparing for 2009/2010 Developed and implemented a campus plan for assessment of student learning. Advised by Purdue faculty and staff serving as HLC peer reviewers. Learned from recent reviews of Big 10 peers. Engaged campus in preparation of self-study. Developed a communications plan about accreditation preparation and site visit.

8 The Criteria for Accreditation: Criterion One: Mission and Integrity Criterion Two: Preparing for the Future Criterion Three: Student Learning and Effective Teaching Criterion Four: Acquisition, Discovery, and Application of Knowledge Criterion Five: Engagement and Service Criteria now place a much greater emphasis on assessment of student learning, efforts toward institutional improvement, and determining the impact of the institution on the common good. Self-study expected to be data rich.

9 Organization of the Self-Study Introduction Five criteria chapters Special emphasis chapter Synergies across the Disciplines Compliance reporting Institutional snapshot data Federal compliance: Title IV, crime reporting, transfer policies, third party comments

10 Organization of the Self-Study Introduction: Then and now Address concerns Outline self-study process

11 Advice from HLC in 1999/2000 Initiate a strategic planning process as the new president assumes the helm. Make the budgetary process increasingly transparent through sharing info about, and seeking comment on, sources of funds and funding priorities and allocations. Prepare to launch a major development campaign with a goal no less lofty of other major public institutions. Process should be driven by academic priorities and guided centrally.

12 Advice from HLC continued. Continue commitment to sustained investment in research infrastructure. Grow commercialization technology efforts. Centralize management of information technology hire a world-class CIO. Increase tuition/fees to support academic programming.

13 The Special Emphasis: In-depth attention to a select group of issues critical to the institution s pursuit of continuous improvement and educational excellence, especially as they pertain to the achievement of its mission and vision. Ideal if emphasis fits within strategic plans/ goals. Synergies across the Disciplines

14 Self-Study Governance Two-year effort of approximately 100 faculty, staff, and students Accreditation Steering Committee Five Criterion Committees Special Emphasis Committee Self-Study Document Committee

15 HLC Accreditation Steering Committee Chair: Chris Ladisch, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Co-Chair: Mark Pagano, Dean, Continuing Education and Conferences, Current HLC/NCA Peer Review Corp Member Members: David Williams, Professor, Veterinary Medicine, Representative to the University Faculty Senate Julie Rosa, Director, University Periodicals Andrew Koch, Director, Student Access, Transition and Success Programs, Student Services Representative Alysa Rollock (Criterion 1 Co-Chair), Vice President for Ethics and Compliance Craig Svensson (Criterion 2 Co-Chair), Dean, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Health Sciences Barbara Dixon (Criterion 3 Co-Chair), Associate Dean, Liberal Arts Melissa Dark (Criterion 4 Co-Chair), Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Planning, Technology and Professor, Computer and Information Technology Jay Akridge (Criterion 5 Co-Chair), Dean, Agriculture Nicholas Giordano, (Special Emphasis Task Force Chair), Department Head and Hubert James Distinguished Professor, Physics Kathy Greenwood, Support, Continuing Education and Conferences

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18 Visit Date: March 21-24, 2010 Team Members: Fourteen university colleagues across region Team Chair: Dr. Brenda Russell, University of Illinois at Chicago Team Assignment: Evaluate evidence of how Purdue meets the five criteria Provide consultation

19 2010 Higher Learning Commission Visiting Team Dr. Brenda Russell (Team Chair), Executive Associate Vice Chancellor for Research University of Illinois at Chicago Dr. Russell K. Dean, Senior Associate Provost West Virginia University Dr. Paul L. Gaston, Trustees Professor Kent State University Dr. Randal L. Haack, Vice President for Administration University of Northern Colorado Dr. Marsha K. Ham, Executive Director of Lifelong & Distance Learning Ohio University Dr. Carolyn A. Haynes, Professor of English; Director University Honors Program Miami University Dr. Monica Cynthia Holmes, Associate Dean, College of Business Administration Central Michigan University

20 2010 Higher Learning Commission Visiting Team Dr. Rubén Martinez, Director, Julian Samora Research Institute Michigan State University Dr. Jocelyn L. Milner, Associate Provost & Director of Academic Planning & Analysis University of Wisconsin-Madison Dr. M. Duane Nellis, President University of Idaho Dr. Bin Ning, Director, Office of Institutional Research University of Toledo Dr. James P. O Hanlon, Professor, Teaching, Learning & Education University of Nebraska-Lincoln Dr. Jim Perry, HT Morse Distinguished University Professor of Water Quality University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Dr. Louis Earl Swanson, Jr., Vice Provost for Outreach & Strategic Partnerships Colorado State University

21 Team Meetings University leadership Board of Trustees Criterion committees Colleges/schools Tours: Discovery Park & Research Park Campus areas representing five criteria Special emphasis Faculty/student/staff/community leadership Open meetings

22 Meet the Team Open Forum with faculty: 3:15-4:00 p.m. March 23, STEW 313 Open Forum with staff: 3:15-4:00 p.m. March 23, STEW 318 Open Forum with students: 3:15-4:00 p.m. March 23, STEW 320