The institution
can continue to accomplish its purpose and strengthen its educational
effectiveness
This section of the self-study addresses ways in which
the University of Northern Iowa can continue to accomplish its purposes
and strengthen its educational effectiveness. First, a summary is provided
of the current resource base Ü financial, physical, and human Ü that
positions the institution for the future. A description is provided
of the decision-making processes with tested capability of responding
effectively to anticipated challenges to the institution. We describe
here UNIÍs structured and continuous assessment processes, which provide
meaningful and useful information for a variety of institutional constituencies.
This section presents the plans Ü as well as ongoing, effective planning
processes Ü necessary to the institutionÍs continuance. Finally, this
section identifies resources that support plans for strengthening both
the University and its programs.
