1. Open Forum Founder’s Hall 12/5/2016
NEASC
Open Forum
Founder’s Hall
12/5/2016

2. NEASC Self - Study
Every ten years we need to seek reaccreditation as an institution
We are accredited by NEASC – New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Due Fall 2018
We started in May by appointing teams
Steering Committee; Provost Lovitt, Steven Cohen, Mark Mclaughlin, Yvone Kirby and Glynis Fitzgerald

3. Based in Standards The University Agrees to
Be held accountable to a set of standards determined by the group
Abide by the standards “even when no one is looking”
Be reviewed by peers to demonstrate accountability

4. This process should… Strengthen our culture of inquiry
Give us an opportunity to reflect together
Hold the institution up to the Standards
Use data to drive decision making
Plan for the future

5. Mission Driven Standards
Mission and Purposes
Planning and Evaluation
Organization and Governance
The Academic Program
Students
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship
Institutional Resources
Educational Effectiveness
Integrity, Transparency, and Public Disclosure

6. For each standard
We provide
Description
Appraisal
Projection

7. WHAT ARE THE STANDARDS FOR ACCREDITATION?
An articulation by the higher education community of what a college or university must do in order to deserve the public trust
Quality improvement
Quality assurance
A framework for institutional development and self-evaluation
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8. ACCREDITATION = STANDARDS + MISSION
Standards of higher education community
Mission of the institution +
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9. CCSU Mission Statement
Central Connecticut State University is a community of learners dedicated to teaching and scholarship that emphasizes development and application of knowledge and ideas through research and outreach activities, and prepares students to be thoughtful, responsible and successful citizens. As a comprehensive public university, we provide broad access to quality degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels.

10. Elements of distinctiveness
International Education
Workforce and State Economic Development
Community Engagement
Interdisciplinary Studies and Cross-Curricular Initiatives

11. Vision
Graduating broadly educated, culturally and globally aware students who will contribute meaningfully to their communities as engaged professionals and citizens
Contributing to knowledge through scholarship
Fostering societal improvements through responsive and innovative programs