Winona State University

Office of Assessment

Quality Enhancement
Milestones

 

1989

New charge given to the Strategic Planning Committee

Dr. Darrell Krueger named as President of Winona State University

1990

Adoption of the Seven Principles for Good Practice as the pedagogical model for the university

Strategic Planning Committee changes name to Long Range Planning Committee

Development and approval of the Expectations Document

Creation of the Outcomes, Processes, and Indicators Committee (OPIC)

Approval of Guidelines for Assessment by constituency groups

Minnesota State University System introduces the State-wide Quality Initiative:

Q-7 Quality on the Line

1991

Blueprint for Quality: WSU's response to Q-7 is submitted to the Chancellor

NCA visit

1992

The Long Range Plan is approved by constituency groups

The Quality Assurance and Assessment Plan is approved by constituency groups

1993

WSU designated for system-wide pilot project grant to support department level assessment

1994

Students vote for tuition surcharge

1995

NCA Assessment Plan is submitted and approved by NCA

Revised Charge to the Long Range Planning Committee

Minnesota State University System is transformed into the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU)

1996

MnSCU Introduces System Wide Strategic Initiatives

1997

New Mission is approved by constituency groups

Creation of the WSU Leadership Emphases

Assessment Coordinator appointed

1998

Development of the Assessment Culture Implementation Plan

Preparations begin for 2001 NCA Accreditation Visit

1999

First Annual Assessment Day (April 15th).

Mission Statement Revised and Approved by MnSCu Board

Title III Grant received from the U. S. Department of Education.

2000

Second Annual Assessment Day (April 18th)

WWW Based Assessment Modules Tested.

WSU Distinctives Approved.

2001

NCA Report Drafted and Approved

Third Annual Assessment Day (February 13th).

NCA Visit

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