Michigan Tech Undergraduate Catalog

Appendix C: Assessment, Leadership, Accreditation

Assessment  |  Board of Control  |  University Administrators  |  Faculty Administration  |  University Accreditation  

Assessment

Michigan Technological University is committed to continuous improvement of its educational programs. An important part of our improvement effort is Michigan Tech's program for Assessment of Student Learning. In each department, our faculty set goals for student learning that go beyond the content of any single course. Examples include "a unified and integrated understanding of their major field as a whole, skills for critical thinking and systematic analysis," and "good oral and written communications skills."

To measure students' success in achieving these learning goals, we collect samples of student work, administer special exams, and conduct student interviews throughout the year. The purpose of this assessment is to identify opportunities for improvement of our curricula and student life by measuring the success of students as a group. The university also participates in national surveys, such as the National Survey on Student Engagement.

The results of assessment activities are summarized each fall as a report and discussed by the faculty in each department as well as by the University Assessment Council annually to determine how the curriculum and teaching practices may be revised to improve student learning. The University administration reviews assessment activities and uses informed findings to help make decisions about program growth.

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Board of Control

(All terms expire December 31 of year indicated.)

Lenora D. Ashford, Detroit, Michigan 2007–2014
Thomas L. Baldini, Marquette, Michigan 2009–2016
Kathryn I. Clark, Ann Arbor, Michigan 2005–2012
Russell A. Gronevelt, Plymouth, Michigan 2004–2010
Stephen J. Hicks, Marquette, Michigan 2007–2014
Paul G. Ollila, Painsedale, Michigan 2009–2016
Ruth A. Reck, Davis, California 2002–2010
Martha K. Richardson, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 2005–2012

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University Administrators

President, Glenn D. Mroz
Provost and VP for Academic Affairs, Maximilian J. Seel
V P for Student Affairs, Les P. Cook
VP for Administration, Ellen S. Horsch
VP for Advancement, Shea McGrew
VP for Governmental Relations; Sec'y, Board of Control, Dale R. Tahtinen
VP for Research, David D. Reed
Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer, Board of Control, Daniel D. Greenlee

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Faculty Administration

College of Engineering

Department Chairs

College of Sciences and Arts

Department Chairs

School of Business and Economics

School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science

Dean, Margaret R. Gale

School of Technology

Interim Dean, James Frendewey

Graduate School

Dean, Jacqueline E. Huntoon

J. R. Van Pelt Library

Interim Director, Christa L. Walck

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University Accreditation

Michigan Technological University is accredited by: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the Higher Learning Commission. Accreditation documentation may be reviewed in the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the Higher Learning Commission
30 North LaSalle St, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
312-263-0456 and 800-621-7440; 312-263-7462 (fax)
www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org.

In addition to the general accreditation, specific programs have been accredited, approved, or recognized by their respective agencies.

College of Engineering

The Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredits the following engineering programs:

School of Technology

The Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC-ABET) accredits the following engineering technology programs:

ABET address

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.,
111 Market Place, Suite 1050
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-347-7700; 410-625-2238 (fax)

College of Sciences and Arts

The Department of Chemistry offers American Chemical Society certified degrees and interdisciplinary options.
Fourth-year instruction in the Clinical Laboratory Science 3+1 option is carried out in hospitals accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for the Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

The Michigan Board of Education approves the teacher certification programs.

School of Business and Economics—AACSB International

The BSBA degree program of the School of Business and Economics is accredited by AACSB International -The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the premier business accrediting organization in the US. Only about 400 US business programs (of 1,200 nationwide) have earned this distinction.

AACSB International
600 Emerson Road, Suite 300
St. Louis, MO. 63141-6762 USA
314-872-8481; 314-872-8495 (fax)

School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science

The Society of American Foresters accredits the forestry program.

Society of American Foresters
6400 Grosvenor Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814-2198
301-897-8720; 301-897-3690 (fax).

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