Chairs agreed that they would forward to Sherman their information needs that would have to be requested from outside the committee. She will develop the matrix. In addition, the provost will be asked to request that each dean, or non-academic unit head, appoint an accreditation liaison to whom ongoing information requests can be made. Wack and Sherman will determine to and from whom it will occur. Other chairs agreed to review their standards to ensure that there are no other similarly large holes to be addressed.
Assessment is key.
Our multi-located university does not fit easily into the standards. We will approach accreditation as an opportunity that WSU can use for self-reflection and improvement. Brad Pate suggested that since WSU's branch campus model is similar to Penn State's, we might get some insight into dealing with accrediting agencies about that issue by reviewing their latest report and the standards they meet. Jane will locate those documents. The second Wednesday of the month was selected as the regular meeting of the steering committee, beginning Oct. 8.