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Acknowledgments and Thanks

Introduction

• Higher Education in Oklahoma
  • Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
  • Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges
• Overview of the University
• Significant Achievements at OSU, 1995-2005
  • Fundraising
  • Partnerships with Community Colleges
  • Scholar Development and Recognition
  • Honors College
  • Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence
  • Other Highlights
• 1995 Evaluation Report Concerns
• Progress on Responses to 1995 Concerns
  • Values, Directions, Plans
  • Faculty Salaries
  • Assessment
  • Library Issues
  • Retirement Program
  • Diversity

The Self-Study Process

Criterion One: Mission and Integrity

• Core Component 1a
  • A System-wide Strategic Plan for OSU
  • Mission Documents
  • OSU System Mission Statement
  • OSU System Vision Statement
  • OSU-Stillwater Mission Statement
  • OSU-Stillwater Vision Statement
  • OSU-Tulsa Mission Statement
  • OSU-Tulsa Vision Statement
• Core Component 1b
  • Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy
  • Non-discrimination Procedures
  • Responding to Diverse Needs
• Core Component 1c
  • Fulfilling OSU's Mission
  • Mission Infusion Across Campus
  • Mission-based Budgets
• Core Component 1d
  • Selecting Outstanding Leaders
  • Collaborative Governance
  • Academic Structures
  • New Technology
• Core Component 1e
  • Lawful Practice
  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Advising
  • Grievances
  • Conflicts of Interest
  • Scientific Misconduct
  • Internal Audits
  • Registrar Audits
• Criterion One Conclusion

Criterion Two: Preparing for the Future

• Core Component 2a
  • Addressing Multicultural Issues
  • Changing Demographics
  • International Involvement
  • New Research
  • Academic Changes
  • Extension and Outreach
  • Assessment-based Planning
• Core Component 2b
  • Assessment of Existing Resources
  • Resource Planning and Allocation
  • Human Resources
• Core Component 2c
  • Assessment and Evaluation
  • External Accreditation
  • Internal Reviews and Planning
  • Utilizing Technology
  • Facilities
  • Assessing Facilities
  • Resource Development
  • Budgeting and Academic Quality
  • Private Funding
  • Achieving Goals
  • Financial Evaluations
  • Outreach Evaluations
• Core Component 2d
• Criterion Two Conclusion

Criterion Three: Student Learning and Effective Teaching

• Core Component 3a
  • Differentiating Learning Goals
  • Assessment Reporting Structure
  • Direct and Indirect Measures
  • Information Availability
  • External Accountability
  • Faculty Involvement
  • Reviewing Assessment Effectiveness
• Core Component 3b
  • Enhancing Teaching Skills
  • Assessing Teaching Performance
  • Teaching Awards
  • Identifying Ineffective Teaching
  • Innovative Teaching Methods
  • Technology in Teaching
  • Curricular Content
  • Copyright Concerns and Technology
  • Professional Organization Membership
• Core Component 3c
  • Respect for Diversity
  • Academic Advisement
  • Learning Outside the Classroom
  • New Technology for Student Learning
• Core Component 3d
  • Technology Availability
  • Learning Resources Evaluation Methods
  • Helping Students, Staff, and Faculty Use Technology
  • Support for Learning Resources
  • Learning Partnerships
  • Budgets Reflect Teaching, Learning Priorities
• Criterion Three Conclusion

Criterion Four: Acquisition, Discovery, and Application of Knowledge

• Core Component 4a
  • Strategic Plan Supports Broad Knowledge
  • Institutional Commitment to Scholar Development
  • Colleges Encourage Scholar Development
  • Internships and Related Activities
  • Study Abroad Programs
  • Academic Honor Societies
  • Library Aids Life of Learning
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Faculty Scholar Development
  • Sabbatical Leave
  • Support for Professional Development and Research
  • Departmental Support for Travel
  • Professional Development for Staff
  • Communication about Learning Opportunities
• Core Component 4b
  • Research at OSU
  • General Education
  • Discovery of Knowledge
  • Travel Opportunities
• Core Component 4c
  • Assessment Methods
  • General Education Assessment
  • Program Outcomes Assessment
  • Student and Alumni Satisfaction Assessment
• Criterion 4d
  • Institutional Support for Applying Knowledge Responsibly
  • Support for Acquisition, Discovery, and Application of Knowledge
• Criterion Four Conclusion

Criterion Five: Engagement and Service

• Core Component 5a
  • Mission and Resources
  • Identifying Constituencies
  • Listening to Constituencies
  • Support Services Meet Constituent Needs
  • Impact of State Funding Reduction
• Core Component 5b
  • Engagement and Service
• Core Component 5c
  • A Culture of Service
  • Responding to Constituent Needs
  • Responding to Diverse Needs
  • Cultural Events, Programs, and Opportunities
• Core Component 5d
  • Constituencies Value Interaction with OSU
• Criterion Five Conclusion

Summary

• OSU is a Future-Oriented Organization
• OSU is a Learning-Focused Organization
• OSU is a Connected Organization
• OSU is a Distinctive Organization
• Conclusion

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Acknowledgments

Introduction

Self Study Process

Criterion One

Criterion Two

Criterion Three

Criterion Four

Criterion Five

Summary

Appendices

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