Table of Contents (Proposed)

Introduction

• President’s Letter
• Overview
• Webster University:  Special Qualities and Distinctions
• Accreditation History
• Self-Study Plan
  [Scope, Process, Timeline, Organization]
• Summary 1997-98 Visit
• Responses to Challenges Citied by 1997-98 Team
• Significant Changes Since Last Comprehensive Visit
• Request for Continued Accreditation and Change Requests
• Federal Compliance

Criterion One-Mission and Integrity 
[Webster operates with integrity to ensure the fulfillment of our mission thorough structures and  processes that involve board, administration, faculty, staff, and students.]

Core Components

1. Webster’s mission documents are clear, and articulate publicly our organization’s commission
2. In our mission documents, the University recognizes the diversity of our learners, or other constituencies, and the greater society it serves
3. Understanding of and support for the mission pervade the University
4. The University’s governance and administrative structures promote effective leadership and support collaborative processes that enable the University to fulfill its mission  
5. The University upholds and protects its integrity

Conclusions, Interpretations, and Judgments

Criterion Two-Preparing for the Future
[Webster’s allocation of resources and our processes for evaluation and planning demonstrate our capacity to fulfill our mission, improve our quality, and respond to our future challenges and opportunities.]

Core Components

1. Webster realistically is preparing for a future shaped by multiple societal and economic trends
2. Webster’s resource base supports our educational programs and our plans for maintaining and strengthening our quality in the future
3. Webster’s ongoing evaluation and assessment processes provide reliable evidence of institutional effectiveness that clearly informs strategies for continuous improvement
4. All levels of planning align with Webster’s mission, thereby enhancing our capacity to fulfill that mission

Conclusions, Interpretations, and Judgments

Criterion Three-Student Learning and Effective Teaching
[Webster provides evidence of student learning and teaching effectiveness that demonstrates it is fulfilling our educational mission]

1. Webster’s goals for student learning outcomes are clearly stated for each educational program and make effective assessment possible
2. Webster values and supports effective teaching
3. Webster creates effective learning environments
4. Webster’s learning resources support student learning and effective teaching

Conclusions, Interpretations and Judgments

Criterion Four-Acquisition, Discovery and Application of Knowledge
[Webster promotes a life of learning for its faculty, administration, staff, and students by fostering and supporting inquiry, creativity, practice, and social responsibility in way consistent with Webster’s mission.]

Core Components

1. Webster demonstrates, through the actions of its board, administrators, students faculty, and staff,  that it values a life of learning
2. Webster demonstrates that acquisition of a breath of knowledge and skills and the exercise of intellectual inquiry are integral to its educational programs              
3. Webster assesses the usefulness of its curricula to students who will live and work in a global, diverse, and technological society
4. Webster provides support to ensure that faculty, students, and staff aquire, discover, and apply knowledge responsibly

Conclusions, Interpretations and Judgments

Criterion Five-Engagement and Service
[As called for by our mission, Webster identifies our constituencies and serves them in ways both value]

Core Components

1. Webster learns from the constituencies it serves and analyzes its capacity to serve their needs and expectations
2. Webster has the capacity and the commitment to engage with its identified constituencies  and communities
3. Webster demonstrates its responsiveness to those constituencies that depend on it for service
4. Internal and external constituencies value the services the University provides

Conclusions, Interpretations, and Judgments

SUMMARY

• Summary of Evidence that demonstrates fulfillment of Criteria
• Summary of areas that need strengthen
• Summary of recommendations for institutional action
• Executive Summary of Self-Study Findings 
• Affiliation Status

List of Appendices

• Web-based data and exhibits
• Exhibits List
• Abbreviations and Acronyms