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HLC Retreat 2011:An Update on the Self-Study

Process for K-State’s HLC Accreditation

Thursday, October 13K‐State Student Union Ballroom

Welcome

Dr. April MasonProvost and Senior Vice President

Report on Self‐Study

Dr. Brian NiehoffAssociate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness

Important Dates

• April 9‐11, 2012:  HLC Team Visit

• February 2012:  Self‐Study Document Due  

• January 2012:  Document Draft to Printers

Our Goal for Process:

Continuance of Accreditationwith no post‐visit follow‐up 

Highlights to Date• Summer 2009:   Process initiated• Sept 2009/2010:   Retreats (150 attendees)• Nov 2010:   Initial drafts of 5 chapters• Feb 2011:   Second drafts of chapters• March 2011:   Launch of HLC website

– http://www.k‐state.edu/hlcstudy/• June 2011:   Full draft to be available• Cooperative effort of more than 100 people

The Self Study

• Five Chapters (5 Criteria)– University Mission & Integrity– Preparing for the Future– Teaching Effectiveness & Student Learning – Acquisition, Discovery, & Application of Knowledge– Engagement & Service

• Focus:  Evaluation & Evidence, not Description

Criterion 1:Mission & Integrity

• Mission documents public and clear– Mission on website, pervasiveness of K‐State 2025 campaign

• Recognition of diversity in mission– Growth in multicultural student enrollments and programs

• Support for mission pervades university– Linkages between university & college/unit mission statements– Inclusion of constituents for K‐State 2025 development processes

• Governance structures support collaboration– Shared governance model at K‐State

• University uphold & protects its integrity– Financial audits, compliance in research, oversight by KBOR

Biggest Challenge:  Continue to seek ways to hire and retain diverse faculty & staff

Criterion 2:Preparing for the Future

• Understanding societal & economic trends– Continual monitoring of changes to KS population & state funding

• Resource base supports education programs– State funding decreases offset by tuition increases + extramural funding & gifts

• Ongoing evaluation informs strategies– Accountability measures:  KBOR, accreditations, assessment process, & program review

• All levels of planning align with the mission– K‐State 2025 planning process & Campus Master Plan Task Force

Biggest Challenges: Fund budget & goals for K‐State 2025; align KS‐2025 with KBOR performance agreements, & KBOR Foresight 2020; prepare for changes in demographics of student population

Criterion 3:Teaching Effectiveness & Student Learning

• Student learning outcomes are clear– Assessment at University and program levels

• University values & supports effective teaching– Many awards and development opportunities for teaching

• Creation of effective learning environments– Honors program, advising system, programs for assisting new students

• Learning resources support learning & teaching– Technology available for assisting faculty in classrooms, with plans to enhance

Biggest Challenges:  Develop effective strategies for improving retention & graduation rates; develop a pervasive culture of assessment 

Criterion 4:Acquisition, Discovery & Application of

Knowledge• University demonstrates it values life of learning

– Ongoing research efforts of faculty along with training of students • Breadth of knowledge is integral to education

– General education program and new K‐State 8 program• Assessment of usefulness of curriculum

– Importance of program and college accreditations plus advisory boards• Support for all to acquire, discover, and apply knowledge responsibly

– Compliance office for research, and the honor and integrity system

Biggest Challenge:  Fully implement of K‐State 8 and its assessment processes

Criterion 5:Engagement & Service

• Understanding needs of constituencies– Listening to advisory boards, as well as gathering feedback from external 

and internal constituents• Capacity & commitment to meet needs

– KSRE, CECD, 2+2 programs, and many others• Responsiveness to constituencies

– Programs in Extension, engagement, community service, animal health, & others• Constituencies value services provided

– Evaluation of KSRE services, support for Olathe, NSSE survey results

Biggest Challenges:  Improve our ability to listen and interact with communities; consider the role of engagement as faculty productivity; improve engagement activity monitoring

Next Steps

• October ‐ December:  – Edit document to reflect feedback from administrators, sub‐committees, and leadership groups

– Share draft to K‐State:  www.k‐state.edu/hlcstudy– Accept feedback from constituents via website– Gather documents for “thumb‐drive appendix”– Write section on Federal Compliance– Edit document for final draft

Final Steps Fall 2011 & Spring 2012

• Work with HLC Liaison & consultants on draft• Communication with Visit Team Chair

– Any reports needed?

• Preparation of real & virtual “resource room”• Send final document to printer in January• Submit self‐study to HLC in February

Marketing HLC

Jeffery B. MorrisVice President for Communications and Marketing

Objectives

• Create widespread awareness • Generate excitement during visit• Engage students, faculty and staff

Campaign Theme

Discover. Create. Engage. Serve.

Message Strategy

• Leverage high awareness of 2025 vision & goals

Faculty & Staff

Faculty & Staff• President’s letter• Provost’s message• Video• K‐State Today• Home page features

• Table in union• Banners on campus• Handout

– Calendar– Message points

Students• Student media

– Collegian– KSDB– Wildcat Watch

• Key facts– Coaster– Bookmark

• Table tents• Posters for campus• Social media

– FB event site– Twitter

• Free food handouts with trinket

Students

• Student daily eNewsletter• Animated email

– Student website

• T‐shirts– Incentives to wear

• Brief class announcements

Marketing Exercise

• Generate fun ideas, one per table for each audience

• Must be unique!

How You Can Help

• Provide your feedback– HLC expects an honest evaluation of K‐State– Think Critically – “Evidence” is important– Provide feedback in timely fashion

• Share your thoughts on process• Mark your calendars for visit: April 9‐11, 2012

Questions?