1.6 Self-Study Processes: A Guide for Postsecondary and Similar Service-Oriented Institutions and Programs

Title

1.6 Self-Study Processes: A Guide for Postsecondary and Similar Service-Oriented Institutions and Programs

Subject(s)

Reports

Description

From backcover:

Accrediting agencies require post-secondary institutions to examine themselves thoroughly as part of the accreditation process beofre an actual evaluation team visit takes place. Some colleges and universities consider this an unrewarding activity. But in this ground-breaking work, H.R. Kells proves that self-study processes need not be burdensome, mechanical efforts largely unrelated to the real problems, major successes, and opportunities of the institution or program in question.

In Self-Study Processes, the emphasis is on "outcome" studies. The goal is to produce completely usable studies of real benefit to the institution while satisfying the requirements of accreditation. Additionally, in response to the expanded use of self-study processes across post-secondary functions, this thrid edition features a wider array of case and resource materials and introduces more useful models for study processes. More than previous editions, this one functions successfully as a handbook for participants, a reference for administrators, and a reader/manual for workshops.

Table of Contents:
List of Figures
List of Tables
Introduction
Acknowledgements

Chapter 1: The Organizational Context
Chapter 2: Relationship of Self-Study to Accreditation
Chapter 3: The Concept of Self-Study
Chapter 4: Preparation and Design
Chapter 5: Organizing for Self-Study
Chapter 6: Mechanics of the Self-Study Process
Chapter 7: Program Review or Departmental Self-Study
Chapter 8: Preparing a Useful Report
Chapter 9: Using Results, Peers, and Accrediting Agencies
Chapter 10: Enhancing the Study/Planning Cycle

Appendices:
A. Outcomes Taxonomy
B. Major Sources of Information for Post-Secondary Study and Planning Processes
C. Sample Alumni Follow-up Questionnaires
D. Sample Tables of Contents of Self-Study Reports
Index

ISBN: 0-89774-888-3

Date

1994

Creator(s)

Kells, Herbert R.

Publisher

Oryx Press

Call Number

1.6

Statement of Rights

Copyright by the American Council on Education and The Oryx Press

Source

Series on Higher Education

Original Format

Paperback