MTU Self-Study: Self-Study Report


	The complete Self-Study Report is available on this web page. To make it easy to download and read, we have divided the text into short sections and provided sidebars and navigational buttons to assist you. Click on the chapter number to receive a table of contents, and then click on the section you wish to read. Copies of the printed version of this Report are available at the Reserve Desk, J.R. Van Pelt Library, and in the office of every Dean, Department Chair, and Director on campus.
	P reface How to Read this Report Addressing the GIRs and Criteria for Accreditation The Self-Study Process 1 Introduction Institutional Overview and Context Response to Concerns of the 1988 Evaluation Team Self-Study Process 2 Purposes and Planning Mission and Vision Strategic Planning Process Governance 3 Undergraduate Education University Goal 1: Sustain and Enhance the Quality of Undergraduate Education Subgoal 1: Continuous Improvement of Undergraduate Education Patterns of Evidence SWOT Analysis Action Plan 4 Recruitment and Retention University Goal 1: Sustain and Enhance the Quality of Undergraduate Education Subgoal 2: Assure the Recruitment and Retention of a High-Quality, Diverse Student Body Patterns of Evidence (Recruitment and Retention) Recruitment SWOT Analysis Action Plan Retention SWOT Analysis Action Plan 5 Student Life University Goal 1: Sustain and Enhance the Quality of Undergraduate Education Subgoal 3: Provide an Environment that Enhances the Quality if a Student Life Patterns Of Evidence SWOT Analysis Action Plan 6 Faculty University Goal 2: Attract, Retain, Support, and Develop Excellent Faculty Patterns of Evidence SWOT Analysis Action Plan 7 Graduate Education University Goal 3: Strengthen and Develop Graduate Programs Patterns of Evidence SWOT Analysis Action Plan 8 Research University Goal 4: Enhance and Expand Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity within the University Patterns of Evidence SWOT Analysis Action Plan 9 Professional and Unionized Staff University Goal 5: Provide a Rewarding and Challenging Work Environment in which Staff Meet or Exceed Expectations Patterns Of Evidence SWOT Analysis Action Plan 10 Information Technology University Goal 6: Provide Comprehensive Information Technology LIBRARY Patterns of Evidence SWOT Analysis Action Plan COMPUTING Patterns of Evidence SWOT Analysis Action Plan 11 Physical Plant University Goal 7: Develop the MTU Campus and Continuously Maintain the Physical Plant Patterns of Evidence SWOT Analysis Action Plan 12 Financial Environment University Goal 8: Provide a Stable Financial Environment and Enhance Resource Acquisition Patterns of Evidence SWOT Analysis Action Plan 13 Distance Education Request for Institutional Change Reasons for Institutional Change Planning for Institutional Change Distance Education Programs Approvals Effects of Institutional Change on the University Assessment and Continuous Quality Improvement Resources 14 NCA Criteria Criterion One: Purposes Criterion Two: Resources Criterion Three: Accomplishments Criterion Four: Continuous Improvement Criterion Five: Integrity 15 Taking Action SWOT Analysis Action Plan Revising the Strategic Plan 16 Request for Accreditation Statement of Affiliation Status Worksheet for Statement of Affiliation Status A ppendices General Institutional Requirements Basic Institutional Data Forms Federal Compliance Requirements Self-Study Process - Structure and Committee Membership Resource Room Document List College and School Self-Study Reports Organization Charts/Departments and Managers University Standing Committees Revised Strategic Plan Last Revised: 12 DECEMBER 1997 http://www.admin.mtu.edu/admin/nca/report/index.htm © 1997. Michigan Technological University. All Rights Reserved. Send comments and questions about this page to nca-comments@mtu.edu.