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

2.B. Academic Freedom

2.C. Policies and Procedures

2.D. Institutional Integrity

2.E. Financial Resources

  • 2.E.1 Relevant Audit Processes and Regular Reporting

    Policies/procedures that articulate the oversight and management of financial resources

    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

2.G. Student Support Resources

2.H. Library and Information Resources

2.I. Physical and Technology Infrastructure

  • 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

    •  TBD

    Technology master plan and planning processes

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    Technology / equipment update and replacement plan

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Policies

  • Policy 

    Credit Hour Policy

    Distance Education Policy

    Record of Student Complaints Policy

    Transfer and Award of Academic Credit Policy