Self Study
Table of Contents
Eligibility Requirements Historical Context Executive and Steering Committees Acknowledgments Self-Study Methodology
Committees Original Input Keeping the Campus Informed Final Draft Institutional Distribution Road Map Through This Self-StudyList of Tables
List of Appendices
List of Exibits
List of Abbreviations
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION STANDARD ONE - INSTITUTIONAL MISSION AND GOALS, PLANNING AND EFFECTIVENESS STANDARD TWO - EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS STANDARD THREE - STUDENTS STANDARD FOUR - FACULTY STANDARD FIVE - LIBRARY AND INFORMATION RESOURCES STANDARD SIX - GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION STANDARD SEVEN - FINANCE STANDARD EIGHT - PHYSICAL RESOURCES STANDARD NINE - INSTITUTIONAL INTEGRITY RESPONSE TO 1990 NASC EVALUATION TEAM CONCERNS AND 1995 NASC INTERIM REPORT
STANDARD ONE: INSTITUTIONAL MISSION AND GOALS, PLANNING AND EFFECTIVENESS INTRODUCTION MISSION AND GOALS MISSION REVIEW INSTITUTIONAL PERFORMANCE AND ASSESSMENT PLANNING AND EFFECTIVENESS Long Range Plan Productivity, Quality, and Outcomes Agreement, 1995 Special Review Committee, 1997-98 Strategic Planning and Budget Committee, 1998- ATTAINMENT OF MISSION AND PLANNING OBJECTIVES EFFECTIVENESS OF THE INSTITUTION'S PLANNING AND EVALUATION ACTIVITIES CONCLUSIONSStandard One List of Figures
Standard One List of Appendices
Standard One List of Exhibits
STANDARD TWO: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS INTRODUCTION GENERAL REQUIREMENTS MAJOR CHANGES IN THE CURRICULUM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT GENERAL EDUCATION History/Evolution of the Core Assessment of General Education- Assessment of Core
Assessment of Overall Value of the Core
Strengths of the Core Problematic Areas of Concern and Strategies for Improvement ACADEMIC ADVISING UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM College of Agriculture- College Overview and Mission
Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics
Department of Animal, Range, and Natural Resources
Department of Entomology
Department of Plant Pathology
Department of Plant, Soil, and Environmental Sciences
Department of Veterinary Molecular Biology
Pre-Veterinary Program
College of Agriculture Collaborative Degree Programs
Agricultural Education
Agricultural Operations Technology
Summary of College of Agriculture Strengths
Summary of College of Agriculture Problematic Areas of Concern and Strategies for Improvement
College of Arts and Architecture-
College Overview and Mission
School of Architecture
School of Art
Department of Media and Theatre Arts
Department of Music
Summary of College of Arts and Architecture Strengths
Summary of College of Arts and Architecture Problematic Areas of Concern and Strategies for Improvement
College of Business-
College Overview and Mission
Summary of College of Business Strengths
Summary of College of Business Problematic Areas of Concern and Strategies for Improvement
College of Education, Health and Human Development-
College Overview and Mission
Department of Education
Department of Health and Human Development
Summary of College of Education, Health and Human Development Strengths
Summary of College of Education, Health and Human Development Problematic
Areas of Concern and Strategies for Improvement
College of Engineering-
College Overview and Mission
College of Engineering Departments and Undergraduate Degrees
Summary of College of Engineering Strengths
Summary of College of Engineering Problematic Areas of Concern and Strategies for Improvement
College of Letters and Science-
College Overview and Mission
Department of Biology
Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry
Department of Earth Sciences
Department of English
Department of History and Philosophy
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Department of Microbiology
Department of Modern Languages and Literature
Center for Native American Studies
Department of Physics
Department of Political Science
Department of Psychology
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Summary of College of Letters and Science Strengths
Summary of College of Letters and Science Problematic Areas of Concern and Strategies for Improvement
College of Nursing-
College Overview and Mission
Summary of College of Nursing Strengths
Summary of College of Nursing Problematic Areas of Concern and Strategies for Improvement
General Studies-
Overview and Mission
Undergraduate Academic Advising
General Studies Freshman Core Seminar
Health Professions Office and Advising
National Student Exchange
University Academic Support Services
Summary of General Studies Strengths
Summary of General Studies Problematic Areas of Concern and Strategies for Improvement
GRADUATE PROGRAM Overview and Mission College of Agriculture-
Agricultural Economics and Economics
Agricultural Education
Animal and Range Science
Entomology
Plant Sciences
Veterinary Molecular Biology
College of Arts and Architecture-
Architecture
Art
College of Business-
M.S. Business Education
M. Professional Accountancy
College of Education, Health and Human Development-
Education
Health and Human Development
College of Engineering -
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
College of Letters and Science -
Biological Sciences
Chemistry/Biochemistry
Earth Sciences
History
Mathematical Sciences
Microbiology
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
College of Nursing Interdisciplinary Degrees College of Graduate Studies Strengths College of Graduate Studies Problematic Areas of Concern and Strategies for Improvement
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Leadership
Student Recruitment and Program Support
Recruiting and Retention of Graduate Faculty
Improvement of Quality of Graduate Teaching Assistants
Library and Information Resources
GRADUATE FACULTY AND RELATED RESOURCES GRADUATE RECORDS, SERVICES, AND ACADEMIC CREDIT SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS American Cultural Exchange Language Institute Big Sky Institute International Programs KUSM - Montana Public Television Museum of the Rockies National Student Exchange Shakespeare in the Parks Undergraduate Scholars Program University Honors Program WWAMI Western Governor's University CONTINUING EDUCATION AND SPECIAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES Montana State Extension Service Extended Studies and Burns Telecommunications Center -
Extended Studies
Burns Telecommunications Center
Distance/Distributed Learning CONCLUSIONS Effectiveness of Instructional Program and MSU Mission -
Emphasis on the Centrality of the Liberal Arts and Sciences to Undergraduate Education
Integration of Instruction with Research and Creative Activity
Promotion of Interdisciplinary Educational Opportunities
Development of Critical and Creative Thinking, Effective Communication, and Multicultural and Global Awareness
Increase in the Quality of Undergraduate Education through Smaller Classes and Active Learning
Enhancement of the Quality and Availability of the Advising Process
Increase in the Quality of Education through Greater Access to Information Technologies
Expansion of Off-Campus Access to the Institution
Effectiveness of Instructional Program and Assessment -
Assessment and Outcomes Committee
Departmental Assessment Plan and Assessment Summary Cycle
Senior Capstone Courses
Effectiveness of Instructional Program and Faculty, Library, and Students -
Faculty
Facilities
Libraries and Information Resources
Student Outcomes and Accomplishments
Standard Two List of Tables
Standard Two List of Appendices
Standard Two List of Exhibits
STANDARD THREE: STUDENTS INTRODUCTION PURPOSE AND ORGANIZATION GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Assessment of Student Characteristics Student Participation in Governance Student Behavior Campus Safety and Security Alcohol and Drug Use on Campus Information Resources Program Evaluation ACADEMIC CREDIT AND RECORDS STUDENT SERVICES Admissions Orientation Advising Scholastic Probation and Suspension ASMSU MSU Bookstore Student Publications and Media Advance By Choice Career Services Center for Native American Studies Community Involvement Counseling Services Dean of Students Family Housing Financial Aid Services Food Services Student Health Services Intramurals/Recreation Multicultural Center New Student Services Office of Retention Residence Life Resource Center Strand Union Student Activities VOICE Center Women's Center INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS INSTITUTIONAL ADVERTISING, STUDENT RECRUITMENT, AND REPRESENTATION OF ACCREDITED STATUS
CONCLUSIONS Standard Three List of Figures
Standard Three List of Tables
Standard Three List of Exhibits
STANDARD FOUR: FACULTY INTRODUCTION FACULTY SELECTION, EVALUATION, ROLES,
WELFARE, AND DEVELOPMENT Faculty Qualifications and Achievements -
General Faculty Profiles and Characteristics
Areas of Concern
Faculty Participation in University Activities -
LRPC, SRC, SPBC, and University Budget Committee
Planning Participation in Support of Mission and Identity
Budget Data and Information
Curriculum Development and Review
General Education
College of Graduate Studies
Summer Semester Enhancement
Enriched Teaching and Learning Opportunities
Distance Learning
Instructional Opportunities Reserve Fund
General Faculty Goals Supporting Learning
Financial Resources for Academic Unit Operations, Administrative Support,
and Faculty Development -
Academic Unit Operation Budgets
Faculty Development Travel Funding
Accomplishments and Turnover in Academic Administrative Resources
Overall Funding Issues in the Colleges
Shared Governance -
Governing Board Relations
Recent BOR Developments Update
Advising
Faculty Workloads -
Background
Current Workload Practices
Areas of Concern
Improvements
Faculty Salaries and Benefits-
Background
Policies and Procedures
Salary Review Committee
Benefits
Classified Salary Impacts
Faculty Evaluation -
Annual Review
Promotion and Tenure
Student Course Evaluations and Teaching
Publication and External Funding
Service Evaluation
Evaluation and Remedial Action
Recruitment and Appointment Academic Freedom Adjunct/Part-time Faculty -
Background
Adjunct Faculty Qualifications and Character
Areas of Concern
Suggested Improvements
Student Outcomes Assessment SCHOLARSHIP, RESEARCH, AND ARTISTIC CREATION Faculty Involvement in Research and Creative Activity -
Background
Land-Grant Institution Mission
Expectations and Responsibilities
Communication and Development of Policies
Institutional Policy Communications
Faculty Role in Developing Research/Creative Activity Policies
Areas of Concern
Resources and Scholarship -
Financial and Physical
Legislative Funding Issues for Research/Creative Activity
Information Resources - MSU Library
Faculty Rewards and Renewal -
Performance Rewards
Sabbatical Renewal
CONCLUSIONS
Standard Four List of Figures
Standard Four List of Tables
Standard Four List of Appendices
Standard Four List of Exhibits
STANDARD FIVE: LIBRARY AND INFORMATION
RESOURCES INTRODUCTION PURPOSE AND SCOPE INFORMATION RESOURCES AND SERVICES The Libraries -
Information Resources, Structure, and Policies
Collections for Undergraduate Support
Collections for Graduate Study and Research
Electronic Resources
Instruction
Reference Services
Circulation and Access
Outreach
Information Technology Center -
Servers and Internet Access
Computing Laboratories
Telephone and Video Conferencing Services
Projects and Recent Initiatives
Training
FACILITIES AND ACCESS The Libraries -
Renne Library
Creative Arts Library
Map Collection
Merrill G. Burlingame Special Collections
Information Technology Center -
Facilities
Access to Services
MSU Data Network
Student Computing Facilities
Remote Access
Maintenance and User Assistance
PERSONNEL AND MANAGEMENT The Libraries -
Organization
MSU Campuses
Personnel
Information Technology Center -
Organization
Personnel
Management
PLANNING AND EVALUATION The Libraries -
Assessment
Planning
Information Technology Center -
Assessment
Planning
CONCLUSIONS
Standard Five List of Tables
Standard Five List of Appendices
Standard Five List of Exhibits
STANDARD SIX: GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION INTRODUCTION RESTRUCTURING GOVERNANCE SYSTEM GOVERNING BOARD INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT THE MSU FOUNDATION FACULTY ROLE IN GOVERNANCE STUDENT ROLE IN GOVERNANCE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COLLECTIVE BARGAINING CONCLUSIONS Standard Six List of Appendices
Standard Six List of Exhibits
STANDARD SEVEN: FINANCE INTRODUCTION FINANCIAL PLANNING ADEQUACY OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FUNDRAISING AND DEVELOPMENT CONCLUSIONS Standard Seven List of Appendices
Standard Seven List of Exhibits
STANDARD EIGHT: PHYSICAL RESOURCES INTRODUCTION INSTRUCTIONAL AND SUPPORT FACILITIES Capital Improvements Since 1990 Voice-Data-Technology ADA - Accessibility Funding -
Auxiliaries Construction
Research Construction
Special Projects
Maintenance
Long Range Building Program
Facilities Services -
Mission
Facilities Planning and Management
Architectural Services
Engineering and Utilities
Academic Support
Maintenance, Operations, and Work Control Center
Custodial and Housekeeping
Landscape and Grounds
Facilities Condition Inventory
Records Management
CADD Management
Administration and University Services
Motor Pool
Campus Stores
Health and Safety -
Safety and Risk Management
Hazardous Waste Policy
Fire/Life Safety Policy
Radiation Safety Policy
Occupational Health Policy
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS PHYSICAL RESOURCES PLANNING Growth Space Utilization Master Planning - Campus Design Guidelines Lighting Study Campus Open Space Study Parking Study Utility Assessment Campus Irrigation Study CONCLUSIONSStandard Eight List of Tables
Standard Eight List of Appendices
Standard Eight List of Exhibits
Capitol Improvement Projects on Display in Exhibit Room
STANDARD NINE: INSTITUTIONAL INTEGRITY INTRODUCTION INSTITUTIONAL INTEGRITY Board of Regents -
Academic Freedom
Conflicts of Interest
Policy Review and Revision
Montana State University - Bozeman -
Faculty
Classified and Professional Employees
Students
Public Communication
Policy Review and Revision
INSTITUTIONAL SURVEY CONCLUSIONS Standard Nine List of Tables
Standard Nine List of Appendices
Standard Nine List of Exhibits