Accreditation is to institutional viability as water is to human survival.
In an address to the Faculty Assembly, she said the collective involvement of the university community in both the accreditation process and the strategic plan implementation is crucial for the institution s existence. Elaborating on CSU s ability to enhance quality education, Daniel said the overall ACT average for students enrolled during the 2000-2001 academic year rose significantly. In an effort to admit better-prepared students, CSU increased the ACT admission criteria last year. CSU has also developed a more effective academic early warning system to enhance students success. In addition, CSU piloted the University College program for freshman students who did not meet the admission requirements.