2008 Woodie Awards
Re-accreditation process 6 years in the making, almost complete
Suzanne M. Rogers
Issue date: 8/25/08 Section: News
In less than 80 days the accreditation visiting team will be on UMSL's campus.
The countdown began long ago.The University of Missouri - St. Louis reminds everybody of this on the school's homepage. Many were used to seeing a triple digit number. Finally, the number of days until the North Central Association site visit is nearing a single digit.
Judith Walker de Felix, associate provost and dean of the Graduate School, has been preparing for the re-accreditation for the past six years.
"In 2002, we began looking at the new criteria and attending conferences held by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Accrediting Agency," Walker de Felix said.
Accreditation is a process in which an institution ensures that the education being provided is of quality. Without accreditation UMSL would not be able to offer federal financial aid.
"Students need to know that they're attending a university that cares about its quality. The re-accreditation visit, which happens every 10 years, assures students of that quality," said Walker de Felix.
"It will be very important for the entire campus to be informed about the process and to be on campus during their visit, November 10-11, if possible," said Walker de Felix.
The process requires a self-study, a document that takes over two years to write. The self-study is an official document that is filed with the Higher Learning Commission.
"The self-study is at the printer and we are making last-minute changes. The review team will receive the report in early September and can be studying the references on our website. Ms. Pat Dolan [Academic Affairs] has not only edited every chapter, but also made certain that everything we submit responds to the requirements and she's also making all the arrangements for campus meetings and site visit. Dr. Tim Farmer, former chair of the Faculty Senate, has taken a hands-on approach and suggested revisions of every version of the report," said Walker de Felix.
The countdown began long ago.The University of Missouri - St. Louis reminds everybody of this on the school's homepage. Many were used to seeing a triple digit number. Finally, the number of days until the North Central Association site visit is nearing a single digit.
Judith Walker de Felix, associate provost and dean of the Graduate School, has been preparing for the re-accreditation for the past six years.
"In 2002, we began looking at the new criteria and attending conferences held by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Accrediting Agency," Walker de Felix said.
Accreditation is a process in which an institution ensures that the education being provided is of quality. Without accreditation UMSL would not be able to offer federal financial aid.
"Students need to know that they're attending a university that cares about its quality. The re-accreditation visit, which happens every 10 years, assures students of that quality," said Walker de Felix.
"It will be very important for the entire campus to be informed about the process and to be on campus during their visit, November 10-11, if possible," said Walker de Felix.
The process requires a self-study, a document that takes over two years to write. The self-study is an official document that is filed with the Higher Learning Commission.
"The self-study is at the printer and we are making last-minute changes. The review team will receive the report in early September and can be studying the references on our website. Ms. Pat Dolan [Academic Affairs] has not only edited every chapter, but also made certain that everything we submit responds to the requirements and she's also making all the arrangements for campus meetings and site visit. Dr. Tim Farmer, former chair of the Faculty Senate, has taken a hands-on approach and suggested revisions of every version of the report," said Walker de Felix.
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