A Collection of Papers on Self-Study and Institutional Improvement. 2002 Edition [electronic resource] / Susan E. Van Kollenburg, Ed.

This collection presents 90 papers or summaries of papers presented at a 2000 conference on self-study and institutional improvement for institutions of higher education. Papers are grouped into these chapters, with some sample topics in parentheses: (1) "State, Regional, and National Initiativ...

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Corporate Author: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (U.S.). Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
Other Authors: Van Kollenburg, Susan E.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 2002.
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Summary:This collection presents 90 papers or summaries of papers presented at a 2000 conference on self-study and institutional improvement for institutions of higher education. Papers are grouped into these chapters, with some sample topics in parentheses: (1) "State, Regional, and National Initiatives" (program descriptions); (2) "Validating Quality in eLearning" (distance education; online courses); (3) "Quality Improvement in Higher Education" (institutional improvement; quality control); (4) "Vision, Values, and Strategic Planning" (student engagement; educational planning); (5) "Faculty/Staff in a Changing Environment" (professional development); (6) "Programs for Special Learner Needs" (adult students; experiential learning); (7) "Assessment of Student Academic Achievement: Faculty/Staff/Student Participation" (accountability; student evaluation); (8) "Assessment of Student Academic Achievement: Tools of Assessment" (portfolios; technology); (9) "Assessment: Special Challenges/Case Studies" (outcomes assessment; planning);(10) "Program Review" (evaluation methods); (11) "General Education" (curriculum; general education); (12) "Coordinating the Self-Study" (processes; tools); (13) "Self-Study: Practical Advice" (techniques; planning); (14) "The Evaluation Processes: Special Challenges/New Opportunities" (institutional research; accreditation). Most papers contain references. (SLD)
Item Description:ERIC Document Number: ED469349.
Availability: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602 ($23). Tel: 312-263-0456; Tel: 800-621-7440 (Toll Free); Fax: 312-263-0460; e-mail: pubs@ncacihe.org; Web site: http://www.ncaihe.org.
ERIC Note: Prepared for the program of the Higher Learning Commission at the Annual Meeting of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (107th, Chicago, IL, March 23-26, 2002). For the 2000 and 2001 editions, see HE 035 307-308.
Physical Description:393 pages.