MSCHE/ACOE Self Study

1. The initiation of the College’s Self-Study for accreditation review by MSCHE and the ACOE (November 2008). 2. The re-negotiation of the College’s MOU with System Administration under the Mission II Review Process (March 2009). 3. The reformation of the College’s Institutional Research and Planning Committee to design, develop and effect an ongoing process to oversee implementation of the strategic plan ( July 2009). 4. The continued implementation and enhancement of communications with the College community regarding strategic priorities, goals and objectives. These have taken the form of an annual state of the College address at a college-wide meeting, the publication of an annual “State of the College” report, sharing annual objectives developed by the senior management team and development (in process) of a webpage that displays data relative to strategic indicators. 5. Completion of the University-wide Strategic Plan in April 2010, which added a review and communication process to assure mission alignment between the campus and the University. The implementation and ongoing review of A Shared Vision has occurred in three distinct phases.  Phase I – Implementation of strategies to meet the objectives developed for existing programs (e.g. curriculum review, increases in patient census, development of extramural funding for research);  Phase II – Design, development and implementation of strategies for new initiatives (e.g. Clinical Research Center, Center for Career Development, Office of International Programs);  Phase III – Ongoing assessment of strategic goals and objectives, along with an active monitoring of the external environment, which contributes to decision making and continuing evolution of our goals, objectives and strategic initiatives. Key Findings of Self-Study: It was within the context of institutional renewal, strategic planning and ongoing assessment that this Self-Study (a joint review of accreditation by MSCHE and ACOE) was conducted. The self-study process, chaired by Dr. Steven Schwartz, is detailed in the introduction. The organization was developed to address the standards of both agencies in an integrated manner, while permitting the reviewers to assess compliance with the standards separately if needed. The result was seven chapters, with each concluding with “Areas for Further Development” specified. While a compilation of each area may be seen in Appendix Exec-2, the following provides a summary of key findings. A. Mission, Goals, Objectives & Planning: The College has established a strong and ongoing strategic planning process, with measurable outcomes incorporated into the decision making process. The College’s Facilities

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