Self-Study Guidelines for Student Affairs and Institutional Diversity Units
Page address: https://web.mnsu.edu/assessment/program_review/guidelines_st_affairs_ins_div.htmlProgram Review Self-Study Options
Option 1 - Council for the Advancement of Standards (CAS) process
Using CAS guidelines, standards, and a self-assessment guide, the department prepares a self-study that includes the following topics:
- Mission
- Program
- Leadership
- Organization and Management
- Human Resources
- Financial Resources Facilities, Technology, and Equipment
- Legal Responsibilities
- Equal and Access
- Campus and External Relations
- Diversity
- Ethics
- Assessment and Evaluation
Option 2 - Professional organization standards or review process
- Using the standards and/or review process from a professional organization, the department prepares a self-study.
Option 3 - Self-directed process
The department prepares a self-study that includes the following minimal topics:
Departmental History and Purpose
- History
- Mission statement
- Central functions performed for the university
- Learning outcomes and/or service objectives
- Annual goals
Organization
- Leadership
- Staff and responsibilities
- Organizational chart
- Training
- Decision-making processes, departmental teams
- Campus relations
Programs and Services
Diversity, Equity and Access
Ethical and/or Legal Issues
Evaluation and Assessment
- Profile and tracking of students or clients
- Assessment plan, data, and results
Resources
- Budget
- Facilities
- Equipment and technology
Future Plans and Recommendations