1. Open Forum SC Sprague Carleton 10/19/2017
NEASC
Open Forum
SC Sprague Carleton
10/19/2017

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 specifically the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE)
Due Fall 2018
We started in May 2016 by appointing teams
Steering Committee; Provost Pease, Brian Sommers, Stephen Cohen, Mark McLaughlin, Yvonne Kirby and Glynis Fitzgerald

3. 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

4. Based On 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

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. 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.

7. Revised strategic goals
Increase enrollment to 15,000 by 2022
Stewardship of Central Connecticut
Emphasis on community engagement
Diversification of resources
Maintain academic excellence

8. ACCREDITATION = STANDARDS + MISSION
Standards of higher education community
Mission of the institution +
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9. 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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10. For each standard
We provide
Description
Appraisal
Projection

11. Dates of the site Visit
September 23-26, 2018

12. Where are we now?
Aim to have a working draft by the beginning of the Spring term.
Early March we need to have a draft to NEASC

13. Call to action (How you can help)
Post Learning Outcomes and Academic Maps
Help us identify what is great about CCSU
Help us identify where we could use improvement
Help us prepare our exhibits
Examples of syllabi
Faculty profiles