BOGDAN HOANCAUNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE

Plenary II – Mission, Core Themes, & Achievement

Indicators

UAA’s context

Public universityPart of a system of three independently

accredited campusesLargest of three major campuses

20,000 students 2000 staff 1200 faculty

Extended reach Five community campuses

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UAA’s context (cont’d)

Comprehensive mission 200 programs of study Certificates to 2-year to graduate programs

Open accessWide diversity of student bodyDouble identity

Community college Four-year university

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It is all about students: UAA’s mission statement

The mission of the University of Alaska Anchorage is to discover and disseminate knowledge through teaching, research, engagement, and creative expression. Located in Anchorage and on community campuses in Southcentral Alaska, UAA is committed to serving the higher education needs of the state, its communities, and its diverse peoples. The University of Alaska Anchorage is an open access university with academic programs leading to occupational endorsements; undergraduate and graduate certificates; and associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degrees in a rich, diverse, and inclusive environment.

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Fulfilling the UAA Mission:UAA 2017 Strategic Plan

Teaching

Research

Engagement ,... higher education

needs of the state, its communities

Rich, diverse, and inclusive

environment

UAA mission UAA 2017 Strategic Priorities

Instructional programs

Research mission

Public square

UAA community

Student success

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Aligning the UAA 2017 Strategic Planwith Accreditation Core Themes

Teaching

Research

Engagement ,... higher education

needs of the state, its communities

Rich, diverse, and inclusive

environment

UAA mission

Instructional programs

Research mission

Student success

Public square

UAA community

UAA 2017

Strategic

Priorities

UAA 2010 Accreditatio

n Core Themes

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Where do we go next?

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Examples of indicators for two core themes Instructional Programs Student Success

A paradigm shift Student Success revisited

Instructional Programs:Selected Indicators

Direct measures of learning Course grades Outcome assessments Honors and awards

Surveys Graduates Employers

External evaluation Program accreditation Advisory groups

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Student Success:Example of Indicators

Access Participation of minority populations Financial aid distribution Impact of preparatory programs

Persistence/retention All students Underprepared students At-risk student groups

Completion – graduation rates

Distinction

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Student success: a paradigm shift

First-time, full-time graduation within six years does not represent UAA students’ goal

40% of UAA students are not degree seeking

63% of UAA students are not full time Work/life/study balance

Realistic indicator must reflect the diversity of student goals

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New indicator: goal attainment

Defines distinct goals for degree seeking and non-degree seeking students

Extends time horizon to 10 years

Includes intermediate goals

Considers only already existing data

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Serving all of our students:Not just first time full time…

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Ron Baker: I am from NWCCU and I am here to help you

Alignment of strategic and accreditation goals Done

Alignment of strategic and accreditation indicators In progress

Streamline of governance structures Alignment of assessment with curriculum review – in progress

Streamline of management processes Alignment of strategic, financial and accreditation metrics

UAA has already benefited from the new accreditation process!

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