Winona State University

Office of Assessment

NCA Steering Committee

 

Winona State University's Special Emphases Self Study Proposal

focusing on the Seven Principles for Good Practice

Background on the Seven Principles

The Seven Principles and Technology article

The Self Study Outline:

Student-Faculty Interaction

Cooperative Learning

Active Learning

Time on Task

Prompt Feedback

High Expectations

Respect for Diverse Talents and Ways of Learning


Principle: Faculty - Student Interaction

Supporting Core Cultural Value: Interaction

Criterion 2: Are we organized to deliver / facilitate this principle?

Organizational Structure

evidence of students on all university committees

Communication Structure

Budget

Facilities

Residential College information

Space

Master Plan: office sizes, meeting spaces

Policies

IFO contract (office hours)

Procedures

Preregistration pin numbers

Semester Calendar (passing time, time per class)

Criterion 4 Planning: How does our Leadership Emphases planning and data impact the Seven Principles?

technology

E-Mail, V-Mail

partnership

Mentorships

general education

Average class sizes general education classes

faculty / staff development

E-mail and v-mail instruction

Connections training

enrollment

evidence of maintenance of target enrollments

Criterion 3: Are we accomplishing our purposes?

Examples from departments which sponsor informal student - faculty interaction opportunities (22)

Accounting
Administrative Information Services
Art
Biology
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Counselor Education
Education
Engineering
English
Geoscience
Health & Human Performance
History / Paralegal
Honors
International Studies
Mass Communication
Music
Nursing
Physics
Political Science
Residential College
Special Education
Theatre Dance
Women's Studies

 

 

 

Examples of departments which have sponsored faculty-student research opportunities or mentorships (22)

Accounting
Art
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Counselor Education
Ed Leadership
Education
Engineering
English
Geoscience
Health & Human Performance
History / Paralegal
Honors
Music
Nursing
Philosophy
Physics
Psychology
Sociology / Social Work
Theatre Dance

 

Criterion 5: Integrity Are we doing what we way we're doing?

Seven principles student data

Seven principles faculty data


Cooperative Learning

Supporting Cultural Value: Win Win Agreements

 

Criterion 2: Are we organized to deliver / facilitate this principle?

Organizational Structure

Communication Structure

Student Senate meet and confer

Budget

Facilities & Space

Group meeting rooms, Classroom utilization %

Policies

Arranged Classes, Independent Studies, 4 year guarantee

Procedures

Programs

Professional Studies

Criterion 4 Planning: How does our Leadership Emphases planning and data impact the Seven Principles?

technology

Groupware

Rochester Decision Making Lab

File Serves

Listserves

Chat sessions

partnership

interdepartmental cooperation (marketing / mass comm)

international students

general education

faculty / staff development

Workshop by University of Minnesota guy

Joyner Training

enrollment

Four year guarantee

Criterion 3: Are we accomplishing our purposes?

Examples from departments which require students participation in study groups in at least SOME of their courses (10)

Accounting
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Economics and Finance
Ed Leadership
Engineering
Health & Human Performance
Honors
Mass Communication
Psychology
Sociology / Social Work

Departments which recommend student participation in study groups in at least SOME of their courses (15)

Accounting
Administrative Information Systems
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Economics and Finance
Engineering
Health & Human Performance
History / Paralegal
Geoscience
Nursing
Physical Education & Recreation
Psychology
Sociology / Social Work

Student Success

Student Satisfaction

Departmental Examples

Area Examples

Criterion 5: Integrity Are we doing what we way we're doing?

Seven principles student data

Seven principles faculty data


Active Learning

Supporting Cultural Value: Opportunities for Participation

 

Criterion 2: Are we organized to deliver / facilitate this principle?

Organizational Structure

University Committees

Student Senate

Communication Structure

international dinners and festivals

Budget

Facilities & Space

Classroom Sizes

Flexible Spaces

Number of General Computer Labs

Labs in residence halls

Library Data -- volumes and resources

Wellness Center proposal?

Policies

Science Lab requirement

PE activity course requirement

Procedures

Criterion 4 Planning: How does our Leadership Emphases planning and data impact the Seven Principles?

technology

Residence Halls wired

E-mail addresses

Laptop university

Studio Classroom

Wired student spaces (Baldwin, library)

partnership

Internships, Practica

general education

faculty / staff development

WWW camp

enrollment

class sizes in cmst 191 and English

Criterion 3: Are we accomplishing our purposes?

Departments that require Internships for some or all of their programs (15)

Administrative Information Systems
Communication Studies
Counselor Education
Ed Leadership
Education
Geoscience
Health & Human Performance
History / Paralegal
Mass Communication
Music
Nursing
Physical Education & Recreation
Political Science
Sociology / Social Work
Special Education

 

Departments in which internships are electives or optional (5)

Accounting
Art
Business Administration
Chemistry
Computer Science
Economics and Finance
Theatre Dance

 

Departments which have sponsored faculty-student research opportunities or mentorships (22)

Accounting
Art
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Counselor Education
Ed Leadership
Education
Engineering
English
Geoscience
Health & Human Performance
History / Paralegal
Honors
Music
Nursing
Philosophy
Physics
Psychology
Sociology / Social Work
Theatre Dance

 

Departments with co-curricular student organizations (26)

Accounting
Administrative Information Systems
Art
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Economics and Finance
Education
Engineering
English
Geoscience
Health & Human Performance
History / Paralegal
Honors
Mass Communication
Music
Nursing
Physical Education & Recreation
Physics
Political science
Psychology
Sociology / soc work
Special education
Theatre dance
Women's studies

 

List of Student Organizations

Departmental Examples

Area Examples

Criterion 5: Integrity Are we doing what we way we're doing?

Seven principles student data

Seven principles faculty data

 


Prompt Feedback

Supporting Cultural Value: Feedback

Criterion 2: Are we organized to deliver / facilitate this principle?

Organizational Structure

Communication Structure

Budget

Facilities

Space

Policies

Procedures

Criterion 4 Planning: How does our Leadership Emphases planning and data impact the Seven Principles?

technology

partnership

general education

faculty / staff development

Classroom Assessment Techniques training

enrollment

Criterion 3: Are we accomplishing our purposes?

Examples of departments that use technology to provide feedback to students.

Student Success

Student Satisfaction

Departmental Examples

Area Examples

Criterion 5: Integrity Are we doing what we way we're doing?

Seven principles student data

Seven principles faculty data


Time on Task

Supporting Cultural Value: Availability of Services

 

Criterion 2: Are we organized to deliver / facilitate this principle?

Organizational Structure

Communication Structure

Budget

Facilities

hours buildings are open

wired residence hall rooms

Space

Policies

hours that must be earned per credit earned

Procedures

WWW registration

Criterion 4 Planning: How does our Leadership Emphases planning and data impact the Seven Principles?

technology

partnership

internships

general education

faculty / staff development

enrollment

Criterion 3: Are we accomplishing our purposes?

Services Currently provided on the Rochester Campus

Student Success

Student Satisfaction

Departmental Examples

Area Examples

Criteria 5: Integrity Are we doing what we way we're doing?

Seven principles student data

Seven principles faculty data


High Expectations

Supporting Cultural Value: Responsibility and Accountability

 

Criterion 2: Are we organized to deliver / facilitate this principle?

Organizational Structure

Communication Structure

Catalogue

Budget

Facilities & Space

Policies

Expectations Document

prerequisite sequences

curriculum structure

capstone courses

graduation standards

process and outcome assessment

Procedures

Assessment day

university and departmental activities

Student orientation

Early warning system

Criterion 4 Planning: How does our Leadership Emphases planning and data impact the Seven Principles?

technology

computer use policy

electronic portfolios

partnership

general education

distribution requirements

writing assessment

CAAP exam

Lower division honor society

faculty / staff development

contract criteria for promotion and tenure

enrollment

high school preparation standards

Criterion 3: Are we accomplishing our purposes?

Departments which require a capstone exam (4)

Chemistry

Counselor Education

Ed Leadership

Education

Departments Requiring a Capstone Course: (23)

Administrative Information Systems
Art
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Counselor Education
Economics and Finance
Education
Engineering
English
Geoscience
Health & Human Performance
History / Paralegal
Honors
International Studies
Mass Communication
Music
Nursing
Physical Education & Recreation
Sociology / Social Work
Special Education
Theatre Dance
Women's Studies

Departments Requiring a Capstone Project (23)

Administrative Information Systems
Art
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Counselor Education
Economics and Finance
Ed Leadership
Education
Engineering
English
Geoscience
Health & Human Performance
History / Paralegal
Honors
International Studies
Mass Communication
Music
Nursing
Physical Education & Recreation
Physics
Sociology / Social Work
Theatre Dance
Women's Studies

Honor Societies

Student Success

Student Satisfaction

Departmental Examples

Area Examples

Criterion 5: Integrity Are we doing what we way we're doing?

Seven principles student data

Seven principles faculty data


Respect for Diverse Talents and Ways of Learning

Supporting Cultural Value: Range of Services

 

Criterion 2: Are we organized to deliver / facilitate this principle?

Organizational Structure

Communication Structure

International student dinners and festivals

Budget

Facilities & Space

Child care center

Nursery school

Peer tutoring center

Alternative testing center

Policies

Procedures

Programs

Counseling

individual

support groups

Tutoring

individual

electronic

Support Services

time management

financial management

stress management

fitness

career planning and placement

Criterion 4 Planning: How does our Leadership Emphases planning and data impact the Seven Principles?

technology

On-line writing tutors

partnership

food service alternatives / meal plans

general education

faculty / staff development

faculty workshops on learning styles

enrollment

full time minority recruiter

Criteria 3: Are we accomplishing our purposes?

Departments which currently require or will be requiring a portfolio (12)

Administrative Information Systems
Art
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Education
English
History / Paralegal
Mass Communication
Music
Nursing
Theatre Dance
Women's Studies

Departments in which portfolios are optional (2)

Biology

Physical Education & Recreation

Services tailored to the unique needs of Rochester campus students

Student Success

Student Satisfaction

Departmental Examples

Area Examples

Criterion 5: Integrity Are we doing what we way we're doing?

Seven principles student data

Seven principles faculty data

 

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