Analysis of the Libraries of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
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Keystone Library Network
Keystone Library Network Association of Research Libraries / Texas A&M University www.libqual.org Language: American English Language: American English Institution Type: All Institution Type: All Consortium: Keystone Library Network Consortium: Keystone Library Network User Group: All User Group: All Language: American English Language: American English Institution Type: All Institution Type: All Consortium: Keystone Library Network Consortium: Keystone Library Network User Group: All User Group: All Keystone Library Network Contributors Colleen Cook Martha Kyrillidou Texas A&M University Association of Research Libraries Fred Heath Jonathan D. Sousa University of Texas Association of Research Libraries BruceThompson Duane Webster Texas A&M University Association of Research Libraries Association of Research Libraries / Texas A&M University www.libqual.org Language: American English Language: American English Institution Type: All Institution Type: All Consortium: Keystone Library Network Consortium: Keystone Library Network User Group: All User Group: All Association of Research Libraries 21 Dupont Circle NW Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 Phone 202-296-2296 Fax 202-872-0884 http://www.libqual.org Copyright © 2006 Association of Research Libraries ISBN 1-59407-756-8 (paperback) ISBN 1-59407-757-6 (PDF) Language: American English Language: American English Institution Type: All Institution Type: All Consortium: Keystone Library Network Consortium: Keystone Library Network User Group: All User Group: All LibQUAL+™ 2006 Survey Results - Keystone Library Network Page 1 of 90 1 Introduction 1.1 Acknowledgements This notebook contains information from the 2006 administration of the LibQUAL+™ protocol. The material on the following pages is drawn from the analysis of responses from the participating institutions collected in 2006. The LibQUAL+™ project requires the skills of a dedicated group. -
PASSHE Factsheet10-11.Pdf
Pennsylvania Facts State System of Higher Education While the universities share a common mission, each also embraces specific spheres of excellence. Additionally, the purpose of PASSHE is “to provide high quality education at the lowest possible cost to students.” Sites Governance The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education A 20-member Board of Governors, which comprises four legislators, (PASSHE) comprises 14 universities, four branch three students, the governor or a designee, the secretary of education or campuses, several regional centers and the McKeever a designee and 11 citizens appointed by the governor, sets general Environmental Learning Center. The universities are policy for PASSHE. situated in rural, suburban and small-town settings throughout Pennsylvania, in the communities of The Board of Governors has “. overall responsibility for planning Bloomsburg, California, Cheyney, Clarion, East and coordinating the development and operation of the System.” The Stroudsburg, Edinboro, Indiana, Kutztown, Lock Haven, board appoints the university presidents and the chancellor, who serves Mansfield, Millersville, Shippensburg, Slippery Rock as the chief executive officer of PASSHE. The chancellor, with the aid and West Chester. The four branch campuses are in Oil of professional staff in the central headquarters in Harrisburg, is City (Clarion), Freeport and Punxsutawney (Indiana) responsible for the administration of PASSHE under the policies and Clearfield (Lock Haven). prescribed by the Board. The Office of the Chancellor, the central headquarters Each university has an 11-member council of trustees, which carries for PASSHE, is situated in the capital city of Harrisburg out Board policy and deals with a variety of local issues. The at the Dixon University Center. -
University Success 11-13-18.Pdf
Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education University Success Task Group November 13, 2018: Meeting Agenda and Notes 1. Review of other states’/systems’ use of financial dashboards/goals Discussion highlighted some of the financial measures/dashboards utilized by other systems/states, as referenced in the following materials or links. Many systems do not use financial measures; of those that do, measures tend to highlight affordability (a student success measure), operating efficiencies and trends, and/or financial ratios. The benefits and challenges of a composite financial index were also discussed. • Summary Document (attached, see pdf page 2) • SHEEO Report: Monitoring and Assessing the Financial Health and Risk of Colleges and Universities 2. Review of risk assessment financial measures Discussion about financial ratios utilized the latter portion of the financial risk assessment for illustrative purposes. The more common ratios were explained to increase understanding of what they measure and how they may be utilized as a management tool. • Sample Financial Risk Assessment (attached, see pdf page 14) 3. Discussion of optimization of shared services Discussion focused on the efficiencies that can be achieved through shared services, the System’s current shared services, and historical successes and challenges of centralized services. It was noted that the System is viewed as a leader in shared services, based on a study by Baker Tilly in 2014 (See Appendix 2 of this online report). • 2018-19 Shared Services Budget (attached, see pdf page 42) 4. Successful practices of other universities in reinvestment, improved efficiency, and implementing change Discussion reviewed some high impact practices for maximizing efficiencies both at State System universities and at other universities. -
2009-2010 College Catalog
College Catalog 2009-2010 Volume 90 Revised October 19, 2009 3200 College Avenue Beaver Falls, PA 15010 724-846-5100 www.geneva.edu This catalog is designed to communicate clearly the information needed by students, faculty, and prospective students. It can be accessed on the Geneva website. The provisions of this catalog should not be regarded as a contract between any student and the college. Course content and regulations are constantly being reviewed and revised. The college reserves the right to withdraw or amend the content of any courses listed if circumstances necessitate such changes. TABLE OF CONTENTS College Calendar ........................................................................................................................................................... 4 Fall Semester 2009–2010 ....................................................................................................................................... 4 Spring Semester 2009–2010 ................................................................................................................................... 4 Summer Session 2010 ............................................................................................................................................ 4 Geneva Today ............................................................................................................................................................... 5 Mission Statement .................................................................................................................................................