UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
NWCCU Self-Study


Section

Front Cover

President's Message

Table of Contents

Campus Map

Photo Gallery

Executive Summary

About USU

USU at a Glance

Eligibility Requirements

1997 and 2002 NWCCU Commendations and Recommendations

Analysis

Standard One: Mission and Goals, Planning & Effectiveness
1.A. Mission and Goals
1.B. Planning and Effictiveness
Dashboard

Standard Two: Educational Program & Its Effectiveness
2.A. General Requirements
2.B. Educational Program Planning and Assessment
Policy 2.2. Educational Assessment
2.C. Undergraduate Program
2.D. Graduate Program
2.E. Graduate Faculty and Related Resources
2.F. Graduate Records and Academic Credit
2.G. Continuing Education and Special Learning Activities
2.H. Non-Credit Programs and Courses

Summaries of Academic Department Self-Studies
College of Agriculture
College of Business
College of Education
College of Engineering
College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
College of Natural Resources
College of Science
Honors Program

Standard Three: Students
3.A. Purpose and Organization
3.B. General Responsibilities
3.C. Academic Credit and Records
3.D. Student Services
3.E. Intercollegiate Athletics

Standard Four: Faculty
4.A. Faculty Selection, Evaluation, and Development
4.B. Scholarship, Research, and Artistic Creation

Standard Five: Library and Information Resources
5.A. Purpose and Scope
5.B. Information Resources and Services
5.C. Facilities and Access
5.D. Personnel and Management
5.E. Planning and Evaluation

Standard Six: Governance and Administration
6.A. Governance System
6.B. Governing Board
6.C. Leadership and Management
6.D. Faculty Role in Governance
6.E. Student Role in Governance
Policy 6.1. Affirmative Action and Non-Discrimination
Policy 6.2. Collective Bargaining

Standard Seven: Finance
7.A. Financial Planning
7.B. Adequacy of Financial Resources
7.C. Financial Management
7.D. Fundraising and Development

Standard Eight: Physical Resources
8.A. Instructional and Support Facilities
8.B. Equipment and Materials
8.C. Physical Resource Planning

Standard Nine: Institutional Integrity


Synthesis

Utah State University: Changes, Challenges & Plans
Overview of Self-Study Findings and Recommendations

Required & Suggested Supporting Documentation

Back Cover

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