Each institution will have approximately 9 months to complete the self-study. Throughout the process a project team member will be available to assist in organizing the self-study, and to provide information on assessment techniques. After the self-study is completed a site visit committee will evaluate the institution on each standard and make recommendations for improvement. Appropriate dimensions of teaching effectiveness have been identified and defined by the institution. Multiple sources and methods to evaluate teaching effectiveness are used by the institution.
Evaluation methods are appropriate, reliable, and valid indicators of teaching effectiveness.
Excellence in teaching is rewarded by the institution. The merit review system at the institution supports excellence in teaching. The post-tenure system at the institution supports excellence in teaching. The promotion and tenure system at the institution supports excellence in teaching. Faculty at the institution are encouraged to use innovative and effective methods for teaching and learning, and to engage in the scholarship of teaching.