Overview of the SVSU Self-Study Report

I.3 Overview of the SVSU Self-Study Report

The Self-Study Report includes an introduction and eight chapters, as well as appendices:

Introduction to Self-Study Document
Chapter 1: SVSU: Overview and History
Chapter 2: Accreditation History
Chapter 3: Mission, Planning, and Governance
Chapter 4: Resources
Chapter 5: Academic Programs
Chapter 6: Campus Culture
Chapter 7: Conclusion
Chapter 8: Request for Re-accreditation
Appendices

This Introduction has addressed the SVSU self-study process, relating it to the HLC “Hallmarks for an Effective Self-Study,” and introduced the report. Chapters 1 and 2 lay the foundation for the remaining chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the institution and its 40-year history. Chapter 2 details the accreditation record of the university and responds to issues raised in the previous HLC/NCA evaluation team report.

Chapters 3-6 represent the work of the Operational Committees and subcommittees. These chapters are organized around university structures and the goals and objectives of the Next Steps 2000-2005 strategic planning document, with cross-references to the relevant GIRs and Criteria for Accreditation defined by the Higher Learning Commission, which are presented at the beginning of each chapter.

Chapter 7 presents the findings of the self-study, bringing together the conclusions from each chapter. Chapter 8 concludes the report with the formal request for re-accreditation.

Appendices include the matrix cross-referencing GIRs and Criteria with the Self-Study Report, Basic Institutional Forms, the Electronic Portfolio website, and Acknowledgements.

This Report has also been published electronically in the Self-Study Electronic Portfolio (selfstudy.svsu.edu). The electronic portfolio parallels the print document. It is the intent of the university to maintain the electronic portfolio as part of ongoing evaluation.