Slippery Rock University MSCHE 2011 Self-Study
MSCHE Standards Index
Standard 2: Planning, Resource Allocation, and Institutional Renewal Fundamental Elements of Evidence A. Goals and objectives or strategies, both institution-wide and for individual units that are clearly stated. B. Goals/objectives reflect conclusions drawn from assessment results, are linked to mission and goal achievement, and are used for planning and resource allocation at the institutional and unit levels. C. Planning and improvement process that are clearly communicated, provide for constituent participation, and incorporate the use of assessment results. D. Well defined decision-making processes and authority that facilitates planning and renewal; the assignment of responsibility for improvements and assurance of accountability. E. A record of institutional and unit improvement efforts and their results. F. Periodic assessment of the effectiveness of planning, resource allocation and institutional renewal processes. Optional Analysis and Evidence G. Evidence that planning processes are continuous and systematic. H. Analysis of the institutional culture for planning, including: Faculty and administrators’ understanding of their roles in the planning process. I. Campus-wide efforts to encourage, recognize, and value efforts to engage in planning and institutional renewal. J. Analysis of the quality and usefulness of institutional support for planning efforts. K. Policies and governance structures to support institutional planning. L. Administrative support for planning activities. M. Professional development opportunities and resources for faculty and staff to learn about planning. N. Analysis of the degree to which academic planning stems from academic program review. O. Evidence of program review used to change and improve educational programs, consistent with institutional values, purpose, and goals. P. Evidence of environmental scans and other processes in place for evaluating the economic, political, and social climate in which the institution operates and expects to operate. Q. Review of resource allocation procedures and their relationship to planning, mission, goals, and objectives. R. Assessment of the work of institutional committees, including the governing body, responsible for planning, assessment, and budget activities. S. Review of external affiliations and partnerships and of their impact on the climate in which the institution operates. T. Evidence of renewal strategies, rationales for changes made, and anticipated impact. U. Assessment of resources utilized for institutional improvement. V. Analysis of best practice models and benchmarks applied to improve efforts. W. Evidence of quality improvement activities.
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