IntroductionBrief History of EMU and Recapitulation of Significant Changes in Character and Purpose
Michigan State Normal School 1849Michigan State Normal College 1899
Eastern Michigan College 1956
Eastern Michigan University 1959
Eastern Michigan University During the 1970s
The University Since 1980: Significant Changes in Character and Emphasis
Program Diversification and Curricular DevelopmentAcademic Program Review
Planned Doctorate
Research and Scholarship
Enrollment and Retention
Financial Position
Regular and Non-Tenure Track Faculty
Physical Changes, Equipment, and Deferred Maintenance
1981 NCA Comprehensive Review and University Responses
EMU Today with Projected Future Developments
The Current Self-Study Process
Objectives of the Self-StudyEvaluation and Planning Context
Committee Structure
Evaluation Methods
Reporting Mechanisms
Summary
Organization of Subsequent Chapters
The Evolution of the University's MissionThe Current Mission Statement of Eastern Michigan University
MissionPhilosophy
Values
Guiding Principles
University Planning Assumptions 1990-1995
Planning AssumptionsEvaluation of Mission and Planning Assumptions
Goals of Colleges and Other Major Units
Division of Academic Affairs Goal StatementsCollege of Arts and Sciences Goal Statements
College of Business Goal Statements
College of Education Goal Statements
College of Health and Human Services Goal Statements
College of Technology Goal Statements
Graduate School Goal Statements
Division of Continuing Education Goal Statement
Division of Corporate Services Goal Statement
World College Goal Statements
Learning Resources and Technologies Goal Statements
Academic Advising Goal Statements
Registrar Goal Statements
Division of Marketing and Student Affairs
Executive Division Goal Statements
Division of Business and Finance Goal Statements
Evaluation of Goal Statements with Reference to the University Mission and Planning Assumptions
IntroductionThe Board of RegentsThe President's Cabinet
Faculty Governance
Student Government
Other Constituent Groups
Strategic PlanningGeneral Fund Resource Allocation
Budget Management
Academic Program Approval and Review
Faculty Appointment, Re-appointment, Tenure, and Promotion
Human Resource Management
Information Systems Management
Overview Evaluation and Future Plans
StructureGovernance
Key Processes
IntroductionUndergraduateGraduate
Basic Studies Program
Continuing EducationWorld College
Special Activities Extending from the University's Academic Programs
IntroductionProfile of Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Undergraduate StudentsGraduate Students
Trends and Implications of Student Profile
Student Standards and Academic Development
Entrance RequirementsCollege Days ProgramsSummary Comment on Equity Programs
UndergraduateGraduate
Evaluation of Standards and Development Programs
Summary of ServicesEvaluation of Services
Summary of ActivitiesEvaluation of Activities
Faculty Resources and Personnel PoliciesProfile of FacultyAffirmative Action
Criteria for Recruitment, Appointment, Tenure, and Promotion
Provisions for Evaluation and Improvement of Teaching
Provisions for Faculty Professional Development
Special Recognition and Award Programs
Faculty Perceptions and Morale
General Evaluation of Faculty Resources and Policies
Learning and Research Resources
Learning Resources and Technologies (LR&T)General Evaluation of Learning and Research Resources
Sponsored Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity
Centers and Institutes
General Evaluation of Sponsored Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity
The University's Contemporary Role in Southeastern MichiganInstitute for Corporate Learning
Public InformationPublications
WEMU-FM
Economics and Education in the State of MichiganRevenueExpenses
Financial Reporting and Control
Analysis and Prospects for the Future
Accommodating the University ProgramDeferred Maintenance
Future Facilities Needs
Student Retention and GraduationPerformance of EMU Seniors on Graduate Records Examination
Follow-Up Studies from University Career Planning and Placement
Student Reactions to College Survey Summary
Future Plans for Student Outcome Assessment at EMU
The University Steering Committee and University Taskforce on Assessment
Review of the University's Compliance with NCA's General Institutional RequirementsMission and AuthorizationEducational Programs
Institutional Organization
Financial Resources
Public Disclosure
Review of the University's Fulfillment of NCA's Criteria for Accreditation
Criterion OneCriterion Two
Criterion Three
Criterion Four
Themes Emerging from this Self-Study
FinancesEnrollment
Academics
Requested Change in Statement of Affiliation StatusA Rich Tradition in EducationAn Established Record of Quality
A Sizeable Client Base
A Strategic Geographic Placement
A Record of Serving the Employed Student
The Need for the Doctorate
Within the UniversityWithin the Profession
Among Prospective Students
Among Other Universities
Major (Educational Leadership)Cognate
Research
Dissertation Research
Internship
Other Program Requirements
Program Articulation
General Policies and Procedures for Doctoral Programs
Planning Process 1989/90Immediate and Longer-Term Plans
Immediate PlansLonger-Term Plans
The President's Commission on The Learning University
ResponsibilitiesOperational Procedures
Membership
Opening Agenda 1990/91 A Year for Learning Together
Principal AgendaSecondary Agenda
Appendix 01 Policies Governing Membership in the Graduate FacultyAppendix 02 Component Self-Studies
Appendix 03 Sample Guidelines for Academic and Support Units
Appendix 04 Self-Study Guidelines Adapted for Other Units of the University
Appendix 05 Example Set of Statistical Displays for Academic Departments
Appendix 06 University Statement of Purpose prior to 1981
Appendix 07 1981 University Statement of Purpose
Appendix 08 Strategic Plan External Assessment
Appendix 09 Faculty Council By-Laws
Appendix 10 Graduate Council By-Laws
Appendix 11 Student Government Constitution and By-Laws
Appendix 12 Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement
Appendix 13 Educational Technology Task Force Report
Appendix 14 College-Level Profiles
Appendix 15 Continuing Education 1990 Marketing Plan
Appendix 16 Grading Practice Tabular DataAppendix 17 Accreditations Held by EMU
Appendix 18 Descriptions of the 19 Areas in Student Reactions to College
Appendix 19 Library Expansion Program Statement
Appendix 20 Vitae of Leadership for Proposed Ed.D
Appendix 21 Syllabi for Courses Included in Ed.D
Appendix 22 By-Laws of the Board of Regents
Appendix 23 Board of Regents Biographical Notes