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3 - Seven Key Challenges |
In the context of the University’s vision
to become one of the world’s top three public research universities, Part 3 of the self-study report describes seven key challenges —
identified by the self-study steering committee — that the University
has faced and is facing in its quest for continued excellence, provides examples
of efforts to assess and improve institutional performance, and describes future
actions that must be undertaken to enhance quality.
The self-study committee identified these challenges as an appropriate way
to discuss and describe recurring themes in the University’s recent history.
The seven interrelated challenges provide a framework for “telling the
University’s story” with reference to the Higher Learning Commission’s
five criteria.
Key Challenges
The seven challenges that the University is addressing in its alignment efforts are:
- Challenge 1: Enhancing the University’s leadership position among public research universities in the world.
- Challenge 2: Identifying, aligning, and supporting areas of core academic excellence.
- Challenge 3: Strengthening the student experience at all levels.
- Challenge 4: Strengthening the University’s governance structures, policies, and practices.
- Challenge 5: Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
- Challenge 6: Embracing public engagement concepts, practices, and assessment.
- Challenge 7: Leveraging University technology expertise to strengthen performance.
Part 3 of the self-study report describes each challenge in detail and includes direct electronic links for additional information. Also included are electronic references to the specific Higher Learning Commission criteria and core components to which the evidence and primary performance measures refer.
Accreditation History | Challenge
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