SVSU 2004 Self-Study :

This self-study was submitted to HLC/NCA as part of the preparation for a March 2004 visit to conduct a comprehensive evaluation for continued accreditation. The report resulting from that visit, posted to this site in October 2004, can be viewed by clicking here.

The self-study is aligned with the General Institutional Requirements and the Criteria for Accreditation of the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, available online at <http://www.higherlearningcommission.org/overview/>.

• Introduction
  • Overview of SVSU's Self-Study Process
  • Hallmarks of an Effective Self-Study
  • Overview of the SVSU Self-Study Report
• 1 Overview and History
  • 1.1 University Mission, Vision, and Profile
  • 1.2 Organizational Structure and Governance
  • 1.3 Current Outlook
  • 1.4 Conclusion
• 2 Accreditation History
  • 2.1 NCA/HLC Accreditation History
  • 2.2 Response to Issues from Previous NCA/HLC Reports
  • 2.3 Conclusion
• 3 Mission, Planning, and Governance
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 University Planning Processes
  • 3.3 University Governance Structures
  • 3.4 Unit-Level Governance Structures
  • 3.5 Conclusions
• 4 Resources
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Financial Resources
  • 4.3 Human Resources
  • 4.4 Physical Plant Infrastructure
  • 4.5 Information Technology
  • 4.6 Library
  • 4.7 Conclusion
• 5 Academic Programs
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Undergraduate Programs
  • 5.3 The General Education Program
  • 5.4 Graduate Education at SVSU
  • 5.5 Program Development
  • 5.6 Academic Program Assessment
  • 5.7 Faculty Development
  • 5.8 Academic Support
  • 5.9 Conclusions
• 6 Campus Culture
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Campus Environment
  • 6.3 Campus Diversity
  • 6.4 Student Life
  • 6.5 Public Service
  • 6.6 Conclusions
• 7 Conclusions
  • 7.1 Summary of Chapter Conclusions
  • 7.2 Impact of SVSU Self-Study Process
• 8 Request for Re-Accreditation
• List of Linked Appendices
  • A Tables Referencing General Institutional Requirements (GIRs) and Criteria
  • B Basic Institutional Forms
  • C Self-Study Electronic Website
  • D Acknowledgements
• Executive Summary of the SVSU Self Study (.pdf file, .5MB)
• PDF Versions of the 2004 SVSU Self Study
• Table of Contents (.5MB)
• Table of Figures (.5MB)
• Introduction (.5MB)
• Chapter 1 - Overview and History (1.3MB)
• Chapter 2 - Accreditation History (.5MB)
• Chapter 3 - Mission, Planning, and Governance (.5MB)
• Chapter 4 - Resources (1MB)
• Chapter 5 - Academic Programs (.5MB)
• Chapter 6 - Campus Culture (.5MB)
• Chapter 7 - Conclusions (.5MB)
• Chapter 8 - Request for Re-Accreditation
• Appendix A - Tables Referencing General Institutional Requirements (GIRs) and Criteria
• Appendix B - Basic Institutional Forms
• Appendix C - Self-Study Electronic Website
• Appendix D - Acknowledgements

Complete 2004 Self Study PDF (7.2MB)

Resulting HLC/NCA Report (October 2004)