PreparingPreparing

for thefor the

Higher Learning CommissionHigher Learning Commission

Richard Venneri, Associate ProvostSelf-Study Co-Chair

SXU Institutional Self-Study GoalsSXU Institutional Self-Study Goals

The HLC Evaluation Team will recommend re-accreditation without The HLC Evaluation Team will recommend re-accreditation without stipulation. stipulation.

Stronger linkages will be developed between assessment activities and Stronger linkages will be developed between assessment activities and institutional actions that will advance the University’s goal of academic institutional actions that will advance the University’s goal of academic excellence in an environment of continuous improvement. excellence in an environment of continuous improvement.

The University community will develop a greater understanding of the The University community will develop a greater understanding of the inter-connections between the University’s Eight Strategic Directions, our inter-connections between the University’s Eight Strategic Directions, our Mission, and our future success. Mission, and our future success.

The University community will develop a clear and articulated vision for The University community will develop a clear and articulated vision for the new Orland Park Campus, reflecting the University strategic direction the new Orland Park Campus, reflecting the University strategic direction for a campus master plan that fosters excellence in teaching and learning for a campus master plan that fosters excellence in teaching and learning at all locations. at all locations.

An appropriate and integrated institutional structure for management and An appropriate and integrated institutional structure for management and oversight of graduate programs will be developed to advance the oversight of graduate programs will be developed to advance the University’s strategic vision for academic excellence at all levels.University’s strategic vision for academic excellence at all levels.

SXU Institutional Self-Study GoalsSXU Institutional Self-Study Goals(Cont’d)(Cont’d)

Informed expansion of the “first year experience” that advances the strategic Informed expansion of the “first year experience” that advances the strategic direction of recruiting talented students who are actively engaged in direction of recruiting talented students who are actively engaged in dynamic learning environments will occur. dynamic learning environments will occur.

Greater support for competency in information technology and Greater support for competency in information technology and communication literacy will be integrated into academic and student support communication literacy will be integrated into academic and student support services.services.

The University administration and faculty leadership will partner to foster The University administration and faculty leadership will partner to foster new strategic initiatives for faculty professional development and new strategic initiatives for faculty professional development and scholarship.scholarship.

The HLC Evaluation Team assessment report will support admission to the The HLC Evaluation Team assessment report will support admission to the AQIP process.AQIP process.

The HLC Evaluation Team will confirm that satisfactory action or policy The HLC Evaluation Team will confirm that satisfactory action or policy changes addressing all 1997 NCA Findings and Recommendations have changes addressing all 1997 NCA Findings and Recommendations have occurred.occurred.

Strategic Planning: Five Areas of Institutional ActivityStrategic Planning: Five Areas of Institutional ActivityTop Three Items in Survey of Possible Strategic DirectionsTop Three Items in Survey of Possible Strategic Directions

Academic Excellence Rank Across Areas

Become recognized for exceptional teaching, civic discourse, and scholarship 5

Recruit and retain highly qualified and diverse faculty 12

Graduate programs enjoy a regional reputation for excellence/achievement 22

Student Recruitment, Retention, Services

Attract more students with higher academic profiles 4

Build programs with student service, civic engagement, leadership 11

Grow enrollment and services at the Orland Park Campus 16

University Advancement

Secure the future through a significantly larger endowment 1

Expand public awareness of University achievements and events 8

Build more scholarship funds to attract highly qualified students 9

Campuses, Facilities, Human Resources, Infrastructure…

Provide state-of-the-art instructional facilities 2

Find other sources of revenue in addition to tuition and fees 6

Attract and retain a talented and diverse group of exempt/non-exempt staff 10

Mission, Integrity, Catholic Identity, Sponsorship

Institutionalize an ethos of hospitality, respect, and service to others 3

Attain national reputation for …Catholic social teaching… faith and reason 7

Strengthen worship opportunities for students of all faiths 15

SXU Self-Study Steering Committee Members/RolesSXU Self-Study Steering Committee Members/RolesFunction Name/Title School/Department

Co-chair Barbara BeckerAssociate Professor

Arts & Sciences/Mathematics

Co-chair Richard VenneriAssociate Provost

Academic Affairs

President’s Office Liaison Kathleen CarlsonVice President

University Research, Planning, & Assessment

Editor Laurence MusgroveAssociate Professor

Arts & Sciences/English

Criterion OneMission & Integrity

Eileen Quinn KnightProfessor

Education

Criterion TwoPreparing for the Future

John EberDean

Business

Criterion ThreeStudent Learning & Effective Teaching

Sheila Wright Associate Professor Education

Criterion FourAcquisition, Discovery, & Application of Knowledge

Carol KostovichAssociate Professor Nursing

Criterion FiveEngagement & Service

Julie DeisingerAssociate Professor

Arts & Sciences/Psychology

Public Relations Publications Kathy MurphyDirector of Marketing

University Relations

Website Coordinator Stacy DeanWebmaster

University Relations

Hospitality Jennifer DanielDirector

Conferences and Facilities Scheduling

Information Team Member/Committee Secretary Joel CastellanosAsst. to Associate Provost

Academic Affairs

SXU Criterion Team Member RecommendationsSXU Criterion Team Member Recommendations

Personnel/Department Issue # Personnel/Department Issue #

Registrar 1 & 2 Dean of Students 15

Interim Vice PresidentAcademic Affairs

3, 16, 18, 19, 20, 24, & 25

Dean School of Nursing

15 & 18

Director Office of Planning & Assessment

3, 20, & 25 Assistant Director Student Activities & First Year Programs

14

Vice President University Mission & Heritage

4, 19, 20, 24, & 25

Director Employee Services

17, 18, & 19

Vice President Enrollment & Student Services

4, 19, 20, 24, 25, & 26

Vice President University Relations

19, 20, 23, 24, & 25

Director Information Services

5 & 7 Webmaster 20

Director Byrne Memorial Library

7 Vice President Business & Finance

19, 20, 21, 24, & 25

Director Center for Academic Technology

7 Assistant DirectorMedia Relations

23

Associate Professor School of Education

8 & 22 Director Government & Foundation Relations

6

ChairGeneral Education Task Force

9 thru 14 Dean Graham School of Management

18

Associate Dean School for Continuing & Professional Studies

12 Dean School of Education

18

Co-ChairMath & Computer Science

13 Interim Dean Arts & Sciences

18

Responding to 1997 NCA Report Major Findings

Saint Xavier University Self-Study BudgetSaint Xavier University Self-Study BudgetACCOUNT/CATEGORY FY 04-05 FY 05-06 FY 06-07 FY 07-08

Personnel        

Adjunct Faculty   10,000 20,000 5,000

Summer Stipend 5,000 15,000 15,000 5,000

Computer/Web Support   3,500 5,000 5,000

Training & Development        

Registration Fee 1,000 3,600 1,000 1,000

Books & Materials 250 1,000 1,000 500

Travel 200 750 250 250

Room/Board 200 2,000 500 500

Operations & Support Services        

Resource Room/Materials   2,500 3,500 5,000

Printing/Graphics   4,000 8,000 12,000

Hospitality/Special Events   2,000 2,000 3,000

Assessment Materials   1,000 500  

Public Information/Newspaper     2,500 2,000

Commission Fees        

HLC Staff Visit   500 500 0

Team Fees       18,000

Team Room/Board       4,500

Total 6,650 45,850 59,750 61,750