NWCCU MSU Billings Self-Study Report
October 2008

Table of Contents

Introduction
Chancellor's Message
Standard 1	Institutional Mission, Goals, Planning & Effectiveness
	1.A—Mission and Goals
	1.A.2 - Mission & Goals Review
	1.A.3 - Unit Plans in Alignment with Mission & Goals
	1.A.4 - Strategic Initiatives
	1.A.5 - Strategic Initiative Revisions
	1.A.6 - Public Service Mission
	1.A.7 - Strategic Initiative Revisions
	1.B.1 - Planning & Effectiveness
	1.B.2 - Institutional Evaluation
	1.B.3 - Institutional Planning
	1.B.4 - Institutional Funding
	1.B.5 - Institutional Assessment
	1.B.6 - Institutional Assessment & Review
	1.B.7 - Institutional Review Processes
	1.B.8 - Institutional Review Reports
	1.B.9 - Institutional Communication
Standard 2	Educational Program & Its Effectiveness
	2.A.1 - Faculty Expertise
	2.A.2 - Institutional Instructional Niche
	2.A.3 - Instructional Publications
	2.A.4 - Degree Designators
	2.A.5 - Educational Program Schedules
	2.A.6 - Educational Program Formats
	2.A.7 - Curriculum Design
	2.A.8 - Library Resources
	2.A.9 - Student Performance Measures
	2.A.10 - Experiential Learning Credit
	2.A.11 - Program Modification Policies & Procedures
	2.A.12 - Program Elimination Policies & Procedures
	2.B - Educational Program Planning and Assessment
	2.B.2 - Educational Outcomes Objectives
	2.B.3 - Educational Outcomes Planning
	- College of Allied Health Professions
	- College of Arts & Sciences
	- College of Business
	- College of Education
	- College of Professional Studies & Lifelong Learning
	- College of Technology
	2.C - Undergraduate Program
	2.C.2-2.C.3 - General Education Requirements
	2.C.4 - Credit Transfer Policies
	2.C.5 - Academic Advising
	2.C.6 - Developmental Education
	2.C.7 - Developmental Education
	2.C.8 - State Licensure
	2.D - Graduate Programs
	2.D.1 - Graduate Program and University Mission
	2.D.2 - Graduate Program Assessment
	2.E.1 - Graduate Faculty and Resources
	2.E.2 - Graduate Program Growth
	2.E.3 - 2.E.4 - Graduate Faculty Credentials
	2.E.5 - Graduate Program Delivery
	2.F.1 - Graduate Records and Academic Credit
	2.F.2 - Graduate Program Admission Criteria
	2.F.3 - Graduate Program Governance
	2.F.4 - Graduation Requirements
	2.F.5 - Transfer Credit Policy
	2.F.6 - Graduate Program Credit for Experience
	2.G.1 - Continuing Education and Special
	2.G.2 - Continuing Education Course Offerings
	2.G.3 - Continuing Education Extension Programs
	2.G.4 - Continuing Education Organization
	2.G.5 - Accessibility of Programs
	2.G.6 - Continuing Education Fee Structure
	2.G.7 - Continuing Education Credit Policies
	2.G.8 - Continuing Education Review Procedures
	2.G.9 - Prior Learning Assessment
	2.G.10 - Transfer and Articulation Agreements
	2.G.11 - Student Learning Assessment
	2.G.12 - Travel/Course Study Policies
	2.H.1 - Non-Credit Programs and Courses
	2.H.2 - Non-Credit Program Policies and Procedures
	2.H.3 - Continuing Education Credit Policies
Standard 3	Students
	3.A.1 - Student Services Structure
	3.A.2 - Student Affairs Staffing
	3.A.3 - Student Affairs Planning
	3.A.4 - Student Affairs Facilities
	3.B.1 - General Responsibilities
	3.B.2 - Student Input and Involvement
	3.B.3 - Student Conduct Policies
	3.B.4 - Student Safety and Security
	3.B.5 - Student Information and Documents
	3.B.6 - Student Affairs Program Review
	3.C.1 - Academic Credit and Records
	3.C.2 - Academic Credit and Records Criteria
	3.C.3 - Academic Record Transcription
	3.C.4 - Transfer Credit Policies
	3.C.5 - Student Records
	3.D.1 - Student Services
	3.D.2 - Student Demographics
	3.D.3 - Academic Placement Policies and Procedures
	3.D.4 - Academic Progress Requirements
	3.D.5 - Graduation Requirements
	3.D.6 - Student Financial Aid
	3.D.7 - Student Financial Aid Information
	3.D.8 - Student Financial Aid Loan Default Rate
	3.D.9 - Student Orientation Programs
	3.D.10 - Academic Advising
	3.D.11 - Career Planning and Advising
	3.D.12 - Student Health Services
	3.D.13 - Residence Halls
	3.D.14 - Dining Services
	3.D.15 - Student Organizations
	3.D.16 - Student Organization Policies
	3.D.17 - Student Recreation Activities
	3.D.18 - Bookstore
	3.D.19 - Student Publications Oversight
	3.E.1 - Intercollegiate Athletics
	3.E.2 - Intercollegiate Athletics Goals and Objectives
	3.E.3 - Intercollegiate Athletics Admissions, Collaborations, Academic Success and Graduation
	3.E.4 - Intercollegiage Athletics Budget Development
	3.E.5 - Intercollegiate Athletics Gender Equity Policies
	3.E.6 - Intercollegiate Athletics Scheduling
Standard 4	Faculty
	4.A - Faculty Selection, Evaluation, Roles, Welfare and Development
	4.A.1 - Faculty Qualification
	4.A.2 - Academic Planning
	4.A.3 - Faculty Workload
	4.A.4 - Faculty Compensation
	4.A.5 - Faculty Contracts and Review
	4.A.6 - Faculty Recruitment
	4.A.7 - Academic Freedom Policy
	4.A.8 - Screening and Selection of part-Time Faculty
	4.A.9 - Involvement of Part-Time Faculty
	4.A.10 - Involvement of Part-Time Faculty
	4.B.1 - Scholarship, Research and Artistic Creation
	4.B.2 - Research Integrity
	4.B.3 - Research Policies and Shared Governance
	4.B.4 - Faculty Development and Travel
	4.B.5 - Scholarly Responsibilities
	4.B.6 - Scholarly Activity Review
	4.B.7 - Academic Freedom
Standard 5	Library & Information Resources
	5.A.1 Library Holdings, Equipment and Personnel
	5.A.2 Library Collections and Resources
	5.A.3 Array of Services
	5.B.1 Information Resources and Services
	5.B.2 Library Instruction
	5.B.3 Library, Information Policies and Procedures
	5.B.4 Academic Senate Library Committee
	5.B.5 Access to Information
	5.C Facilities and Access
	5.C.1 Equipment, Information Systems and Hours of Service
	5.C.2 Shared Services
	5.D.1 Personnel and Management
	5.D.2 Organizational Structure
	5.D.3 Professional Development
	5.D.4 University Involvement
	5.D.5 Curriculum Development
	5.D.6 Financial Support
	5.E.1 Planning and Evaluation
	5.E.2 Management and Technical Links
	5.E.3 Surveys and Research
Standard 6	Governance & Administration
	6.A.1 Governance Systems
	6.A.2 Governance Policies and Procedures
	6.A.3 Shared Governance
	6.A.4 Shared Governance Authority
	6.B.1 Governing Board
	6.B.2 Governing Board Policies and Procedures
	6.B.3 Code of Ethics
	6.B.4 Governing Board Leadership
	6.B.5 Governing Board Program Review
	6.B.6 Governing Board meetings
	6.B.7 Governing Board Resource Allocation
	6.B.8 Governing Board Budget Policies
	6.B.9 Governing Board and Accreditation
	6.C.1 Leadership and Management
	6.C.2 Institution Code on Ethics
	6.C.3 Administrative Oversight
	6.C.4 Institutional Fund-Raising
	6.C.5 Institutional Financial Oversight
	6.C.6 Institutional Financial Communication
	6.C.7 Institutional Financial Data and Information
	6.C.8 Hiring and Promotion Policies
	6.C.9 Salary Policies
	6.D Faculty Role in Governance
	6.E - Student Role in Governance
Standard 7	Finance
	7.A Financial Planning
	7.A.1 Statewide Fiscal Organization
	7.A.2 Budget Planning
	7.A.3 Annual Internal Budget Process
	7.A.4 Financial Statements and Reporting Mechanisms
	7.B Adequacy of Financial Resources
	7.B.1 Availability of Revenue Sources
	7.B.2 Financing Structure
	7.B.3 Financial Stability
	7.B.4 Accounting Standards
	7.B.5 Operating Budget Standards
	7.B.6 Financial Aid Resources for Students
	7.B.7 Operating Budget Reserves
	7.B.8 Auxiliary Enterprises
	7.C.1 Financial Management
	7.C.2 Financial management Experience
	7.C.3 Business Office Procedures
	7.C.4 Cash Collection Policies
	7.C.5 Accounting Records
	7.C.6, 7.C.7, 7.C.8 Not Applicable
	7.C.9 Audit Procedures
	7.C.10 Audit Procedures
	7.C.11 Internal Controls and Audit Procedures
	7.C.12 Audit Recommendations
	7.C.13 Audit Report Availability
	7.D Fund-Raising and Development
	7.D.1 Foundation Policies and Procedures
	7.D.2 Foundation Endowment and Distribution
	7.D.3 Foundation Endowment and Distribution
Standard 8	Physical Resources
	8.A.1 Instructional & Support Facilities
	8.A.2 Facilities Services Accommodations
	8.A.3 Facility User Surveys
	8.A.4 Facilities Services Survey Results
	8.A.5 Facilities Inspections
	8.A.6 Accessibility Inspections
	8.B.1 Equipment & Materials
	8.B.2 Fixed Assets
	8.B.3 Hazardous Materials
	8.C.1 Physical Resources Planning
	8.C.2 Planning for New Space
	8.C.3 Accessibility Assessment
	8.C.4 Planning Involvement
Standard 9	Institutional Integrity
	9.A.1 Institutional Integrity
	9.A.2 Institutional Policies & Procedures
	9.A.3 Institutional Publications
	9.A.4 Conflict of Interest Policies
	9.A.5 Academic Freedom

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2008 NWCCU Accreditation Self-Study Report