The University-wide Self-Study will be conducted through the work of a Steering Committee and  its five subcommittees, each assigned to one of the HLC Criterion and its core components.  Additionally, an analytical and research team will assist the committees with their data needs. This organization can be visibly presented with the following organizational graph:

STEERING COMMITTEE

The Self-Study Steering Committee is responsible for the self-study process, its coordination, and the completion of the self-study report. The design of the Webster Self-Study Plan, as approved by the Administrative Council, defines calendar and timelines, the University’s goals, the diverse committees and/or work groups, the committee assignments, and includes a working outline of the anticipated contents of the final self-study report. Membership on the Self-Study Steering Committee includes:

CRITERION SUB-COMMITTEES

Five sub-committees will examine the HLC criteria, core components and examples of relevant evidence. The sub-committees gather and evaluate data, interview members of the University Community, assemble evidence relevant to the HLC core components, and write a report.  The chairs of each of the five sub-committees also serve on the Self-Study Steering Committee. The members of the Criterion Sub-Committees are [membership subject to change]:

Criterion One:  Mission and Integrity

Criterion Two: Preparing for the Future

Criterion Three: Student Learning and Effective Teaching

Criterion Four: Acquisition, Discovery and Application of Knowledge

Criterion Five: Engagement and Service

Information Team Members

Members of the Self-Study Information Team will assist the analytical work of the Steering Committee, and the work of the Criterion Sub-Committees. The Information Team Members will prepare an inventory of informational and data resources for the Self-Study process, as well as assist in the creation and materials of a Resource Room for the Team Visit. The members include:

Work Groups

Federal Compliance Work Group
Jon Gruett, Chair

Extended Campus Advisory Council
Hoot Gibson, Chair

Internal Communications (Web site, newsletter)
Office of Public Affairs
Carey Smith