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INTRODUCTION CRITERION 1.0 CRITERION 2.0 CRITERION 3.0 CRITERION 4.0 CRITERION 5.0 INSTITUTIONAL FEDERAL RESOURCE ROOM An Introduction to Mission and Integrity Preparing for the Future Student Learning Acquisition, Discovery Engagement and Service CONTENTS CapitalUniversity and Effective Teaching and Application SNAPSHOT COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTS of Knowledge Capital University welcomes you to the NAVAGATION BAR IS LOCATED ON THE interactive pdf of TOP OF EACH PAGE “Our Focus, Our Future: CLICK DESIRED SECTION 2012 Capital University TO QUICKLY NAVIGATE Accreditation book” THROUGH THE BOOK OUR FOCUS CLICK BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF EACH PAGE TO GO FORWARD INTRODUCTION CRITERION 1.0 CRITERION 2.0 CRITERION 3.0 CRITERION 4.0 CRITERION 5.0 INSTITUTIONAL FEDERAL RESOURCE ROOM An Introduction to Mission and Integrity Preparing for the Future Student Learning Acquisition, Discovery Engagement and Service CONTENTS CapitalUniversity and Effective Teaching and Application SNAPSHOT COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTS of Knowledge FOR A MORE SPECIFIC SEARCH, CLICK ON THE CONTENTS BUTTON, WHICH LEADS TO THE TABLE OF CONTENTS ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE. FROM THERE, CLICK ON THE DESIRED FROM THE TABLE OF CONTENTS OUR FUTURE COMPREHENSIVE SELF-STUDY REPORT CLICK BOTTOM LEFT Special Emphasis on the Capital University Strategic Plan Submitted CLICK BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF EACH to the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools August, 2012 CORNER OF EACH PAGE PAGE TO GO BACK TO GO FORWARD INTRODUCTION CRITERION 1.0 CRITERION 2.0 CRITERION 3.0 CRITERION 4.0 CRITERION 5.0 INSTITUTIONAL FEDERAL RESOURCE ROOM An Introduction to Mission and Integrity Preparing for the Future Student Learning Acquisition, Discovery Engagement and Service CONTENTS CapitalUniversity and Effective Teaching and Application SNAPSHOT COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTS of Knowledge Table of Contents 4 An Introduction to Capital University 5 Founding and History 8 Progress: Leadership Effectiveness 16 Progress: Assessment 20 Progress: Technology 22 Progress: Faculty Salaries 23 Progress: Faculty Workload 24 Self-Study Design and Process 39 Criterion 1: Mission and Integrity 40 Core Component 1.1: Articulating the Mission 42 Core Component 1.2: Diversity of Learners 43 Core Component 1.3: Understanding the Mission 50 Core Component 1.4: Governance and Mission 62 Core Component 1.5: Institutional Integrity 68 Criterion 2: Preparing for the Future 69 Core Component 2.1: Realistically Preparing for Future 79 Core Component 2.2: Resource Base 86 Core Component 2.3: Assessing Student Learning 112 Core Component 2.4: Planning and Mission 116 Criterion 3: Student Learning and Effective Teaching 118 Core Component 3.1: Student Learning Outcomes 134 Core Component 3.2: Effective Teaching 149 Core Component 3.3: Learning Environments 162 Core Component 3.4: Learning Resources OUR FOCUS, OUR FUTURE 171 Criterion 4: Acquisition, Discovery and Application of Knowledge 172 Core Component 4.1: Valuing a Life of Learning 188 Core Component 4.2: Breadth of Knowledge and Intellectual Inquiry 196 Core Component 4.3: Usefulness of Curricula 198 Core Component 4.4: Acquiring and Using Knowledge Responsibly 203 Criterion 5: Engagement and Service 204 Core Component 5.1: Assessing the Capacity to Serve 212 Core Component 5.2: Engaging with Constituencies 221 Core Component 5.3: Responsiveness to Constituencies 224 Core Component 5.4: Constituencies Value Capital University 234 Institutional Snapshot 244 Federal Compliance 255 Resource Room Documents INTRODUCTION CRITERION 1.0 CRITERION 2.0 CRITERION 3.0 CRITERION 4.0 CRITERION 5.0 INSTITUTIONAL FEDERAL RESOURCE ROOM An Introduction to Mission and Integrity Preparing for the Future Student Learning Acquisition, Discovery Engagement and Service CONTENTS CapitalUniversity and Effective Teaching and Application SNAPSHOT COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTS of Knowledge Founding and History Capital University began on June 9, 1830, in Canton, Ohio, as the Theological Seminary of the Capital Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Ohio. The Seminary moved to South High Street in Columbus in 1832. University’s On March 2, 1850, the Ohio legislature granted a Mission charter creating “a corporation for the promotion of Transforming lives through higher religion, learning and morality to be known as Capital education. By drawing upon the University.” At that time, students could enroll in a Lutheran principle of free inquiry, School of Letters that offered courses in Greek, Latin, Capital University: mathematics, history, science, and philosophy. In 1853, the university moved to four acres at North - Provides for personal growth by High Street and Goodale Avenue near downtown encouraging, enabling and celebrating learning; Columbus. In 1874, Capital University accepted an offer of 50 acres east of Alum Creek, where the - Prepares individuals to be university currently is located. knowledgeable, independent, critical thinkers – educated for lives Shortly after being chartered in 1850, the institution of leadership and service in an began two important conversations. The first increasingly diverse society; conversation, prompted by the number of non- - Inspires individuals to be morally Lutherans on the Board of Trustees, was about the reflective, spiritually alive, and role of the Lutheran church at Capital University civically engaged. and how the university’s Lutheran heritage should shape the functioning of the university. The second INT RODUCTION An Introduction to Capital University conversation was about “whether Capital was to be a liberal arts college or a professional training college” (Burke, 2002, p. 5). These conversations have continued for well over 150 years and remain ongoing, as is evidenced by two of the five university values identified during the university’s strategic planning process: - Promoting Excellence in Teaching and Learning - Combining Liberal and Professional Studies - Creating a Constructive Community - Emphasizing Both Scholarship and Teaching - Continuing our Lutheran Heritage 1800 1830 Theological Seminary of Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Ohio founded. The Seminary opened with six students. Classes were taught in German. 5 INTRODUCTION CRITERION 1.0 CRITERION 2.0 CRITERION 3.0 CRITERION 4.0 CRITERION 5.0 INSTITUTIONAL FEDERAL RESOURCE ROOM An Introduction to Mission and Integrity Preparing for the Future Student Learning Acquisition, Discovery Engagement and Service CONTENTS CapitalUniversity and Effective Teaching and Application SNAPSHOT COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTS An Introduction to Capital University of Knowledge An Introduction to Capital University A third conversation that also started during 1850 and continues Curriculum. In order to fulfill the needs of our diverse academic Accreditations even today is the conversation between Capital University and community, Capital University offers undergraduate and Trinity Lutheran Seminary. The respective institutions were once graduate programs in the arts, sciences and professions. At the Capital University has a long and consistent history of obtaining accreditations from a singular entity with one mission, one faculty, one president, undergraduate level, there are more than 60 majors and 51 minors. various agencies. Since its initial chartering Chronicle of Change: Capital University 1950 - 2000 and one campus. When the American Lutheran Church Additionally, Capital University offers advanced degrees in law, by James L. Burke by the Ohio state legislature in 1850, some came into existence in 1960, the Seminary began a separate nursing, business and education. A comprehensive list can be of the national accrediting bodies that Capital existence apart from Capital University. The Lutheran Church, found here: http://bulletin.capital.edu/content.php?catoid=4&navoid=76 University is recognized by include: wanting more control of the Seminary and concerned about the increasing enrollment in the College and the demands on one Likewise, Capital University is committed to the liberal education - Higher Learning Commission of the North person to administer both institutions, established July 1, 1959, of whole persons, by developing intellectual skills, expanding Central Association of Colleges and Schools (1921 – present) as the date of separation. The year before, 1958, the Church the breadth of learning through the exploration of several modes approved a new name for the Seminary – The Evangelical of enquiry, increasing cultural literacy and challenging students - American Bar Association (1954 – present) Lutheran Theological Seminary. Despite being separate to examine foundational ethical and cultural assumptions. The - American Chemical Society (1966 – present) institutions, Capital University and the Seminary continue their General Education program revolves around five central themes: - Association of American Law Schools relationship as guided by amended bylaws of the University Intellectual Skills, Living in the Contemporary World, Modes of (1983 – present) which remained until 1970. Article 1 captures the spirit of the Inquiry, Interpreting Texts and Images, and Ethical Thought. A - Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (1999 – present) relationship between the university and the seminary: complete discussion of the curriculum that extends throughout the college student’s experience can be found here: - Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (1997 – present) http://bulletin.capital.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=4&poid=520 - Council on Social Work Education Whereas the Theological Seminary has been associated