NWCCU Standard 2 – Governance, Resources, & Capacity-UNDER CONSTRUCTION
The institution articulates its commitment to a structure of governance that is inclusive in its planning and decision-making. Through its planning, operational activities, and allocation of resources, the institution demonstrates a commitment to student learning and achievement in an environment respectful of meaningful discourse.
2.A. Governance
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2.A.1 Governance Structure
Institutional governance policies & procedures
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System governance policies/procedures
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Multiple board governing policies/procedures
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Board’s calendar for reviewing institutional and board policies/procedures
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Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation referencing governance structure
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2.A.2 Leadership
Leadership organization chart
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Curriculum vitae of executive leadership
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2.A.3 Chief Executive Officer
Curriculum vitae of President/CEO
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2.A.4 Decision-Making Structures and Processes
Institutional governance policies & procedures (see 2.A.1)
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2.B. Academic Freedom
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2.B.1 Academic Freedom
Academic freedom policies and procedures (evidence could include samples of negotiated agreements with faculty and/or staff, where appropriate
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Evidence that the students also have academic freedom
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2.B.2 Supporting Independent Thought
Academic freedom procedures
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2.C. Policies and Procedures
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2.C.1 Transfer of Credit
Transfer of credit policies / procedures
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2.C.2 Student Rights and Responsibilities
Academic honesty
- Regents' Policy P09.02.010 General Statement: Student Rights and Responsibilities
- Academic Integrity
Conduct
Appeals, grievances
Accommodations for persons with disabilities
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2.C.3 Admissions, Placement, Continuation, Termination, Appeals, Re-Admission
Policies and procedures for recruiting, admitting, and placing students
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Policies/procedures related to continuation and termination from educational programs including appeal process and readmission policies/procedures
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2.C.4 Student Records
Policies/procedures regarding secure retention of student records, i.e., back-up, confidentiality, release, protection from issues or other emergencies
2.D. Institutional Integrity
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2.D.1 Clear, Accurate, Consistent Communications
Policies/procedures/for reviewing published materials, that assures institutional integrity
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2.D.2 High Ethical Standards
Policies/procedures for reviewing internal and external complaints and grievances
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2.D.3 Conflict of Interest
Policies/procedures prohibiting conflict of interests among employees and board members
2.E. Financial Resources
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2.E.1 Relevant Audit Processes and Regular Reporting
Policies/procedures that articulate the oversight and management of financial resources
- Accounting and Administrative Manual
- OSP Policies
Latest external financial audit including management letter
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Cash flow balance sheets
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Audited financial statements
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Tuition and fees, educational, and auxiliary revenue for undergraduate and graduate enrollments
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Significant contracts/grants
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Endowment and giving reports
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Investment revenue
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2.E.2 Financial Planning
Policies / procedures for planning and monitoring of operating and capital budgets, reserves, investments, fundraising, cash management, debt management, transfers and borrowing between funds
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Sample of meeting agendas, minutes, and/or other documentation as evidence of meaningful opportunities for participation by stakeholders
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2.E.3 Financial Resource Management
Description of internal financial controls
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Board approved financial policies, state financial policies, or system financial policies
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2.F. Human Resources
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2.F.1 Conditions of Employment
Human resource policies / procedures
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Policies/procedures related to teaching, scholarship, service, and artistic creation
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Policies/procedures for apprising employees of working conditions, rights and responsibilities, evaluation, retention, promotion, and termination
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2.F.2 Professional Growth and Development
Employee professional development policies/procedures
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2.F.3 Sufficient and Qualified Faculty, Staff, and Administrators
Documentation about engagement and responsibilities specified for faculty and staff, as appropriate
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Personnel hiring policy/procedures
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Academic organizational chart
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Administrator/staff/faculty evaluation policies/procedures
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2.F.4 Evaluation of Faculty, Staff, and Administrators
Administrator/staff /faculty evaluation policies/procedures
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2.G. Student Support Resources
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2.G.1 Effective Learning Environments and Support Programs and Services
Listing of programs and services supporting student learning needs
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2.G.2 Catalog
Catalog (and/or other publications) that provides information regarding:
Institutional mission
Admission requirements and procedures
Grading policy
Information on academic programs and courses, including degree and program completion requirements, expected learning outcomes, required course sequences, and projected timelines to completion
- UAA Catalog 2023-2024 Undergraduate Programs
- UAA Catalog 2023-2024 Graduate Programs
- UAA Catalog 2023-2024 Course Descriptions
Names, titles, degrees held, and conferring institutions for administrators and full-time faculty
Rules and regulations for conduct, rights, and responsibilities
Tuition, fees, and other program costs
Refund policies and procedures for students who withdraw from enrollment
Opportunities and requirements for financial aid
The academic calendar
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2.G.3 Licensure, Entry into Occupation, Employment Requirements
Samples of publications and other written materials that describe:
Accurate information on national and/or state legal eligibility requirements for licensure or entry into an occupation or profession for which education and training are offered.
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Descriptions of unique requirements for employment and advancement in the occupation or profession shall be included in such materials.
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2.G.4 Financial Aid
Published financial aid policies/procedures including information about categories of financial assistance(Student handbook or Catalog; links to webpages – please note specific pages or areas)
Information to students regarding repayment obligations
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Policies / procedures for monitoring student loan programs
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2.G.5 Financial Aid Repayment Obligations
Published financial aid policies/procedures including information about categories of financial assistance
Information to students regarding repayment obligations
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Policies/procedures for monitoring student loan programs
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Loan default rate published on website
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2.G.6 Academic Advisement
Description of advising program, staffing, and advising publications (Student handbook or Catalog; links to webpages – please note specific pages or areas)
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Systematic evaluation of advising
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Professional development policies / procedures for advisors
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2.G.7 Identity Verification for Students
Policies/procedures for ensuring identity verification for students enrolling in distance education courses
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Policies/procedures make it clear that these processes protect student privacy
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Notification to students at the time of registration of any additional charges associated with verification procedures
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Academic policies/procedures for instructors to implement requirements for regular and substantive interaction in distance education courses/programs
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2.H. Library and Information Resources
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2.H.1 Library and Information Resources
Procedures for assessing adequacy of library collections
Library planning committee and procedures for planning and collection development
Library instruction plan; policies/procedures related to the use of library and information resources
Library staffing information; policies/procedures that explains faculty/library partnership for assuring library and information resources are integrated into the learning process
2.I. Physical and Technology Infrastructure
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2.I.1 Physical and Technology Infrastructure
Facilities master plan, including:
Equipment replacement policies/procedures
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Procedures for assessing sufficiency of physical facilities
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Policies and procedures for ensuring accessible, safe, and secure facilities
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Policies/procedures for the use, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste
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Technology master plan and planning processes
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Technology / equipment update and replacement plan
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Policies
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Policy
Credit Hour Policy
Distance Education Policy
Record of Student Complaints Policy
Transfer and Award of Academic Credit Policy