It confers degrees.

In 1995-96, MTU conferred 81 associate, 1186 baccalaureate, 164 masters, and 50 doctoral degrees.

• BID Form F

It has degree programs in operation, with students enrolled in them.

MTU offers 7 associate, 29 baccalaureate, 21 masters, and 15 doctoral programs enrolling 6,302 students in Fall 1997.

• Undergraduate Catalog 1997-99 [1.3A]
• Graduate Bulletin 1996-98 [1.3B]
• BID Form A

Its degree programs are compatible with the institution's mission and are based on recognized fields of study at the higher education level.

Consistent with our mission, 64% of our students are enrolled in engineering programs and 89% in engineering or science. MTU's degree programs are based on recognized fields of study in higher education, as reported through the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, which are recognized higher education reporting structures at the state and federal level.

• Classification of Instructional Programs CIP) 1990

Its degrees are appropriately named, following practices common to institutions of higher education in terms of both length and content of the programs.

Degree offerings conform with the subject area nomenclature used by the National Center for Educations Statistics and found in the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 1990. Associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degree programs conform in length and content with national norms. The minimum quantitative requirement for graduating with a bachelor's degree is 192 credit hours. Specific information about the requirements for each degree program is included in the undergraduate and graduate catalogs.

• Undergraduate Catalog 1997-99 [1.3A]
• Graduate Bulletin 1996-98 [1.3B]

Its undergraduate degree programs include a coherent general education requirement consistent with the institution's mission and designed to ensure breadth of knowledge and to promote intellectual inquiry.

The foundation on which MTU's general education requirements are built is that the program provides graduates with the skills, knowledge, and intellectual habits to succeed in their personal and professional lives. Students are required to take 64 hours of general education in a wide variety of disciplines.

• Undergraduate Catalog 1997-99 [1.3A]

It has admissions policies and practices that are consistent with the institution’s mission and appropriate to its educational programs.

MTU operates under selective admissions criteria. The University admits only applicants who give definite evidence that they are qualified, through education, academic fitness, aptitudes, interests, and character.

• Undergraduate Catalog 1997-99[1.3A]
• Graduate Bulletin 1996-98 [1.3B]
• BID Form B
• MTU WWW Homepage (http://www.mtu. edu/)

It provides its students access to those learning resources and support services requisite for its degree programs.

Wherever instruction is offered the University provides electronic or physical access to library collections, computing facilities, and learning centers, as well as support services such as a counseling center, a health center, and a career center.

• Undergraduate Catalog 1997-99 (p. 8) [1.3A]
• Student Handbook 1997-98 (pp. 126-129) [1.2C]
• MTU WWW Homepage (http://www.mtu. edu/)

It has an external financial audit by a certified public accountant or a public audit agency at least every two years.

On an annual basis, external auditors prepare Audited Financial Statements which are presented to the Board of Control in public session.

• Audited Financial Statements (1989/90 - 1996/97) [4.1A]

Its financial documents demonstrate the appropriate allocation and use of resources to support its educational programs.

Allocations and expenditures are made in accordance with Board of Control policies and university procedures. In addition, the Board annually approves the University's operating budget in public session.

• Audited Financial Statements (1989/90 - 1996/97) [4.1A]
• Board of Control Meeting Minutes [3.2B]
• Board of Control Policy Manual[1.1]
• University Procedures Manual [1.5E]

Its financial practices, records, and reports demonstrate fiscal viability.

The Audited Financial Statements demonstrate the University's fiscal viability.

• Audited Financial Statements (1989/90 - 1996/97) [4.1A]

Its catalog or other official documents includes its mission statement along with accurate descriptions of

• its educational programs and degree requirements;
  
• its learning resources;
  
• its admissions policies and practices;
  
• its academic and non-academic policies and procedures directly affecting students;
  
• its charges and refund policies; and
  
• the academic credentials of its faculty and administrators.
  

The Undergraduate Catalog, Graduate Bulletin, and Student Handbook address all of these issues. Much of this information is also available on the WWW.

• Undergraduate Catalog 1997-99 [1.3A]
• Graduate School Bulletin 1996-98 [1.3B]
• Student Handbook 1997-98 [1.2C]
• MTU WWW Homepage (http://www.mtu.edu/)
• Quarterly Scheduling Booklets
• Student Rights & Responsibilities [1.5C3]

It accurately discloses its standing with accrediting bodies with which it is affiliated.

All affiliations are fully and accurately disclosed in the Undergraduate Catalog.

• Undergraduate Catalog 1997-99 [1.3A]

It makes available upon request information that accurately describes its financial condition.

The MTU Audited Financial Statements are public documents. They are available in the university library in addition to being available on the WWW. Paper copies of the reports are also distributed to approximately 33 financial institutions, legislators, government agencies, educational institutions, and corporations. Furthermore, a summary of the financial statements is included in the President's Annual Report which has a distribution list of 40,000.

• MTU WWW Homepage (http://www.mtu.edu/)
• Annual Report 1996 [7.1B]