Preparation for Reaccreditation

Winona State University will hosted a Peer Review Team from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) March 19-21.  Although this was not the final step in accreditation, it represents a key juncture in the process.  In preparation for this event, Winona State University undertook the following actions:

• March 19-21, 2012: HLC on-campus visit
• January 2012: Self Study Report sent to Accreditation Team.
• September – October 2011: Draft reviewed by constituency groups across campus
• Summer 2011: Self-study report drafted, reviewed by editor
• April 2011: Members of the HLC Steering Committee attended HLC’s 116^th Annual Meeting
• January – April 2011: HLC Steering Committee compiled information into self-study report draft
• October 2010: Self-Study Survey administered campus wide.
• September 2010 – April 2011: University Mission Statement is reviewed and revised
• October 2009: HLC liaison, Dr. Robert Appleson visited WSU and provided feedback on our progress and Self Study Outline.
• April 2009: Members of the HLC Steering Committee attended HLC’s 114^th Annual Meeting
• October 2008-December 2011: Programs and units gathered information and compiled their individual reports
• October 2008: Request for information sent to programs and units
• August 2008 – April 2011: Numerous workshops held across campus in regard to HLC preparation and assessment plans
• August 2008: HLC Steering Committee created Assessment Plan templates as guidance and sub-committees formed
• April 2008: Members of the HLC Steering Committee attend the HLC’s 113^th Annual Meeting.
• Fall 2007: WSU’s HLC Steering Committee formed