HLC Accreditation Work Site: Steering Committee
HLC Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, April 24, 2008
11:00 a.m. -12:15 p.m.
Presidential Room, Maucker Union
AGENDA
I. April 10, 2008 meeting notes – Bev
II. Report from HLC Annual Meeting – Bev, Barbara, Donna & April
III. Organization of subcommittees – All
IV. Plans for summer & fall – Bev
HLC Steering Committee
Meeting Notes
April 24, 2008 – 11:00 a.m.
Presidential Room-Maucker Union
Present: Agee, Buse, Chatham-Carpenter, Cutter, DeFrancisco, Hanish, Kopper, Licari, Martin, Morgan, Moser (for Kaparthi), Murtha, Neibauer, Patton, Pease, Uehle, Upah, Vinton
Absent: Moussavi, O’Connor, Wilson
Barbara chaired the meeting until Bev arrived.
1. April 10, 2008 meeting notes – Cutter
Notes were distributed via e-mail and no additions or corrections were requested.
2. Report from HLC Annual Meeting – Chatham-Carpenter, Cutter, Kopper, Vinton
Barbara reported the group met with our HLC liaison, Bob Appleson. He was given a copy of the letter sent to the HLC requesting that UNI be allowed to conduct a special emphasis self-study focusing on the Foundations of Excellence project. We are still waiting for approval from the HLC. The group also met with John Gardner, Executive Director of the Foundations of Excellence.
Barbara attended a panel presentation with Bob Appleson and distributed copies of his two handouts regarding evidence and evaluative writing. Barbara also noted that honesty and transparency during the self-study process was a frequent theme stressed throughout the meeting.
April attended all the first-year track workshops in addition to several others. She would like to incorporate an idea at UNI that is typical at other universities who participate in the Foundations of Excellence project. Each of the FoE Dimensions would be co-chaired by a representative from Educational and Student Services and from the Academic Affairs Division.
Donna attended a variety of workshops and heard the word “evidence” frequently. She read a list of items that other institutions have used to prepare their campus for the evaluation visit.
All participants brought back promotional items and marketing ideas from other institutions such as bookmarks, posters, online tutorials, information booklets, etc.
Barbara stated that any available handouts from workshop sessions are on the HLC website for public viewing.
The need for a marketing plan was mentioned – Bev indicated she and Jim will meet soon to discuss a plan.
Victoria believes the self-study could be used for student projects and Bev indicated that college credit could possibly be offered to students who participate.
Each committee member received a HLC Self-Study Survival Kit which was an idea Bev found at the HLC Annual Meeting.
Bev stated that Farzad Moussavi has removed himself from the committee and no one will be named to fill his position; therefore, a new chair for Criterion Five will have to be selected.
The committee decided to meet again in two weeks to discuss potential committee members and finalize plans for summer.
Next meeting: Thursday, May 8, 2008
College Eye Room - Maucker Union; 12:00 noon
Lunch will be provided