preparing for the higher learning commission richard venneri, associate provost self-study co-chair
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PreparingPreparing
for thefor the
Higher Learning CommissionHigher Learning Commission
Richard Venneri, Associate ProvostSelf-Study Co-Chair
SXU Institutional Self-Study GoalsSXU Institutional Self-Study Goals
The HLC Evaluation Team will recommend re-accreditation without The HLC Evaluation Team will recommend re-accreditation without stipulation. stipulation.
Stronger linkages will be developed between assessment activities and Stronger linkages will be developed between assessment activities and institutional actions that will advance the University’s goal of academic institutional actions that will advance the University’s goal of academic excellence in an environment of continuous improvement. excellence in an environment of continuous improvement.
The University community will develop a greater understanding of the The University community will develop a greater understanding of the inter-connections between the University’s Eight Strategic Directions, our inter-connections between the University’s Eight Strategic Directions, our Mission, and our future success. Mission, and our future success.
The University community will develop a clear and articulated vision for The University community will develop a clear and articulated vision for the new Orland Park Campus, reflecting the University strategic direction the new Orland Park Campus, reflecting the University strategic direction for a campus master plan that fosters excellence in teaching and learning for a campus master plan that fosters excellence in teaching and learning at all locations. at all locations.
An appropriate and integrated institutional structure for management and An appropriate and integrated institutional structure for management and oversight of graduate programs will be developed to advance the oversight of graduate programs will be developed to advance the University’s strategic vision for academic excellence at all levels.University’s strategic vision for academic excellence at all levels.
SXU Institutional Self-Study GoalsSXU Institutional Self-Study Goals(Cont’d)(Cont’d)
Informed expansion of the “first year experience” that advances the strategic Informed expansion of the “first year experience” that advances the strategic direction of recruiting talented students who are actively engaged in direction of recruiting talented students who are actively engaged in dynamic learning environments will occur. dynamic learning environments will occur.
Greater support for competency in information technology and Greater support for competency in information technology and communication literacy will be integrated into academic and student support communication literacy will be integrated into academic and student support services.services.
The University administration and faculty leadership will partner to foster The University administration and faculty leadership will partner to foster new strategic initiatives for faculty professional development and new strategic initiatives for faculty professional development and scholarship.scholarship.
The HLC Evaluation Team assessment report will support admission to the The HLC Evaluation Team assessment report will support admission to the AQIP process.AQIP process.
The HLC Evaluation Team will confirm that satisfactory action or policy The HLC Evaluation Team will confirm that satisfactory action or policy changes addressing all 1997 NCA Findings and Recommendations have changes addressing all 1997 NCA Findings and Recommendations have occurred.occurred.
Strategic Planning: Five Areas of Institutional ActivityStrategic Planning: Five Areas of Institutional ActivityTop Three Items in Survey of Possible Strategic DirectionsTop 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/RolesSXU Self-Study Steering Committee Members/RolesFunction Name/Title School/Department
Co-chair Barbara BeckerAssociate Professor
Arts & Sciences/Mathematics
Co-chair Richard VenneriAssociate Provost
Academic Affairs
President’s Office Liaison Kathleen CarlsonVice President
University Research, Planning, & Assessment
Editor Laurence MusgroveAssociate Professor
Arts & Sciences/English
Criterion OneMission & Integrity
Eileen Quinn KnightProfessor
Education
Criterion TwoPreparing for the Future
John EberDean
Business
Criterion ThreeStudent Learning & Effective Teaching
Sheila Wright Associate Professor Education
Criterion FourAcquisition, Discovery, & Application of Knowledge
Carol KostovichAssociate Professor Nursing
Criterion FiveEngagement & Service
Julie DeisingerAssociate Professor
Arts & Sciences/Psychology
Public Relations Publications Kathy MurphyDirector of Marketing
University Relations
Website Coordinator Stacy DeanWebmaster
University Relations
Hospitality Jennifer DanielDirector
Conferences and Facilities Scheduling
Information Team Member/Committee Secretary Joel CastellanosAsst. to Associate Provost
Academic Affairs
SXU Criterion Team Member RecommendationsSXU Criterion Team Member Recommendations
Personnel/Department Issue # Personnel/Department Issue #
Registrar 1 & 2 Dean of Students 15
Interim Vice PresidentAcademic Affairs
3, 16, 18, 19, 20, 24, & 25
Dean School of Nursing
15 & 18
Director Office of Planning & Assessment
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
19, 20, 21, 24, & 25
Director Center for Academic Technology
7 Assistant DirectorMedia Relations
23
Associate Professor School of Education
8 & 22 Director Government & Foundation Relations
6
ChairGeneral Education Task Force
9 thru 14 Dean Graham School of Management
18
Associate Dean School for Continuing & Professional Studies
12 Dean School of Education
18
Co-ChairMath & Computer Science
13 Interim Dean Arts & Sciences
18
Responding to 1997 NCA Report Major Findings
Saint Xavier University Self-Study BudgetSaint Xavier University Self-Study BudgetACCOUNT/CATEGORY FY 04-05 FY 05-06 FY 06-07 FY 07-08
Personnel
Adjunct Faculty 10,000 20,000 5,000
Summer Stipend 5,000 15,000 15,000 5,000
Computer/Web Support 3,500 5,000 5,000
Training & Development
Registration Fee 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
Operations & Support Services
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
Public Information/Newspaper 2,500 2,000
Commission Fees
HLC Staff Visit 500 500 0
Team Fees 18,000
Team Room/Board 4,500
Total 6,650 45,850 59,750 61,750