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Alfred University Self-Study Design Final ALFRED UNIVERSITY SELF-STUDY DESIGN FINAL MAY2012 Table of Contents Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 1 Nature and Scope of Self-Study.......................................................................................................5 Intended Outcomes of the Self-Study ..............................................................................................5 Organizational Structure ofthe Self-Study Committee ..................................................................6 Charges to the Working Groups ......................................................................................................9 Organization ofthe Self-Study Report ......................................................................................... .20 Editorial Style Sheet ......................................................................................................................21 Template for Working Group Reports ...........................................................................................21 Inventory of Support Documents ...................................................................................................21 Timetable for Self-Study ................................................................................................................21 Profile of the Visiting Evaluation Team ........................................................................................24 Appendix 1: Editorial Style Sheet.. ............................................................................................... .25 Appendix 2: Template for Working Group Reports ....................................................29 Appendix 3: Inventory of Support Documents ..............................................................................30 I. Introduction History, Mission, and Governance Alfred University was founded in 1836 by pioneer Seventh Day Baptists and chartered by New York State in 1857. Since its inception, the university has been a non-sectarian institution dedicated to making higher education accessible. People ofany race, sex, or religion have always been welcome. Alfred University (AU) is the oldest coeducational institution in New York State and the second oldest in the nation. The first black student, who came from Haiti, enrolled in 1850. The sense of social justice and the egalitarian approach to education that was at the core ofthe university in its founding has shaped our history. These values continue to infuse our culture and our direction. The current articulation ofthe University's mission, vision and values has evolved organically from its founding principles into the following: Alfred University Mission Alfred University aims to provide academically challenging programs in a student-centered environment in order to prepare well-educated, independent thinkers ready for lives of continuous intellectual and personal growth. We are committed to both teaching and research, and are devoted to the pursuit oftechnical expertise, artistic creativity and humanistic learning. Vision Statement Alfred University will be nationally recognized as a preeminent, small comprehensive university dedicated to inspiring individuals and preparing them to excel intellectually and personally. Values At Alfred University we value: • A learning environment that promotes open exchange of ideas, critical thinking, global awareness, technological literacy, intellectual honesty, and community involvement; • A work environment that promotes open communication, recognition of achievement, and the development ofpersonal potential; • Research and scholarship that advance the frontiers ofknowledge, contribute to graduate and undergraduate teaching, and demonstrate creativity in all fields of endeavor; • Diversity in people and cultures, ideas and scholarship; • A campus that is safe, attractive, and promotes health and wellness; • A caring community that respects each individual, fosters intellectual curiosity and growth, promotes and models good citizenship, and encourages enlightened leadership. Over the years, the University has evolved into a complex structure comprised ofnon­ statutory (private) units and statutory (publicly supported) units. The College of Liberal Arts 2 and Sciences and the College of Business, which is in the process ofbeing reorganized as part ofthe College ofProfessional Studies, are the non-statutory entities. The state-supported New York State College of Ceramics (NYSCC), which Alfred University administers for the State University ofNew York, houses the statutory units organized into two schools: the School of Art and Design and the Kazuo Inamori School ofEngineering. The engineering school has programs that are publicly supported and programs that are privately endowed. All academic programs are supported by two libraries: Scholes Library of Ceramics (statutory) and Herrick Memorial Library (non-statutory). In addition to being accredited by the Middle States Association and the New York State Department ofEducation (NYSDEP), individual programs are accredited or approved by the following specific agencies: AACSB College ofBusiness ABET School ofEngineering ACS Chemistry CAATE Athletic Training NASAD School of Art and Design TEAC Teacher Education NASP School Psychology APA School Psychology For several consecutive years, the University and its programs have received top rankings by independent publications. Recent examples of these include: • Alfred University was ranked eighth in the nation among masters' degree institutions in the 2011 Washington Monthly College Rankings. • In their 2012 edition, the Princeton Review annual college guide "The Best 376 Colleges," ranked Alfred University as one of the nation's best institutions for undergraduate education. • In 2011, Forbes Magazine ranked Alfred University as among the best schools in the nation. Alfred University was ranked in the top ten percent of all colleges and universities. • Alfred University was ranked among the top twenty-five private colleges and universities in the United States as "Best Buys" (best value for the educational dollar) in the 2012 edition ofthe Fiske Guide to Colleges. • The 2011 edition ofthe US. News and World Report ranked Alfred University third in the North as a "great school at a great price" among masters' degree institutions. Based on spring 2012 census data, Alfred serves approximately 1716 full-time undergraduate, 164 full-time graduate students, and 126 part-time graduate students. This 3 census includes graduate students enrolled in counseling, literacy, and public administration in New York City in partnership with the Center for Integrated Education (C.I.T.E.), known as "Downstate." The Downstate graduate students are taught in cohorts and come to Alfred, New York for two weeks in the summer as part oftheir programs. Alfred also serves 126 undergraduate students in Istanbul, Turkey in partnership with Cinar-Universal Education. The Middle States site visit ofthat partnership occurred in April of2009. Alfred University is selective in its admissions. While the university draws internationally and nationally, the majority of undergraduates come from New York State. The tuition for the 2012/13 year for private sector first year students will be $26,884. Tuition for students in the NYSCC will be $15,814 for state residents and $21,762 for out-of-state residents. Ninety percent ofall undergraduates received financial aid during this academic year. Students pursue studies in 40 major programs at the Bachelor's level (BF A, BA, and BS degrees), 12 masters programs (MBA, MFA, MS degrees), two post-masters certificate programs (School Psychology) and four doctoral programs. Several of our undergraduate and graduate programs lead to teacher certification in the State ofNew York. In addition to traditional degree programs, the University provides study abroad opportunities and hosts about 75 international students annually. Students may also pursue internships or co-ops through the support ofThe Career Development Center. A campus Confucius Institute, partially funded by the Chinese government, supports the cultural and language programs on campus and regionally. Summer programs and continuing education courses also enhance educational offerings. Alfred University faculty are dedicated to teaching and are active in campus life. Currently there are 144 full-time, tenure-track faculty members (75% are tenured) and 21 visiting or non­ tenure track faculty. This creates a supportive, student-centered teaching environment with a 12: 1 student/faculty ratio. The success ofour students would not be possible without the work of all personnel at the university. Professional staff provide essential services and support. Through its curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular programming, the Division of Student Affairs offers students opportunities for leadership, teamwork, self-expression, social engagement, and responsibility. The Office of Special Academic Services provides support services, consultation, and advocacy for students with learning, physical, or psychological disabilities. The Counseling and Wellness Center is dedicated to promoting the holistic development of students. All ofthese services have become increasingly important as the needs of our students have changed. The University is governed by the Board of Trustees which meets three times a year. The President reports
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