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Institutional Report to the University Senate of the United Methodist Church Volume II: Self-Study Report to the Higher Learning Commission NCA, 2014 1 Institutional Report to The University Senate of The United Methodist Church Volume II: Self-Study Report to the Higher Learning Commission NCA, 2014 Submitted by Dr. Roderick L. Smothers, President Philander Smith College Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 August 2015 2 2014 Self-Study Report PREPARED FOR THE HIGHER LEARNING COMMISSION OF NCA Submitted by Dr. Lloyd E. Hervey Interim President September 2014 3 2014 Self-Study Report Developed for the Higher Learning Commission Of the North Central Association by the 2012-2014 PSC HLC Self-Study Committee Mission Statement Philander Smith College’s mission is to graduate academically accomplished students, grounded as advocates for social justice, determined to change the world for the better 4 President’s Welcome Philander Smith College (PSC) welcomes the team from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to our campus in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is our pleasure to provide the HLC with our Self-Study Report for 2007 -2014. This report is the work of the Philander Smith College community of learners who are ―moving forward‖ with an emphasis on ―creating a measurable and sustainable academic culture on our campus.‖ The College‘s mission is to ―graduate academically accomplished students, grounded as advocates for social justice, determined to change the world for the better.‖ As a four-year liberal arts institution with a strong Christian heritage and strong ties to the United Methodist Church, Philander Smith College is committed to offer our students the highest quality education in collaboration with the Higher Learning Commission because we believe that higher education is the key to economic, social, political, and personal empowerment. As we prepared our Self-Study Report, we sought input from our Board of Trustees, administration, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other constituencies. On behalf of Philander Smith College, I want to thank everyone for their hard work toward this report. This Self-Study Report has helped us identify major accomplishments, challenges to address, and areas for improvement. Our 2014-2019 Strategic Plan will provide us with guidance into the future of Philander Smith College. The College is positioning itself to become one of the best liberal arts colleges in the nation. The feedback we receive from the HLC and the evaluation team will guide us with future endeavors. Thank you for your time and effort as peer reviewers for the Higher Learning Commission. Your efforts to advance higher education will assist us as we honor our commitment to improving academics and address critical challenges affecting society with our ―Social Justice‖ mission. We look forward to having you on our campus. Sincerely, Lloyd E. Hervey Interim President 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE I. Introduction 10 Criteria for Accreditation 11 Institutional Overview 12 Organization of the Self-Study Report 12 History of Philander Smith College 13 Mission Statement 14 Foundational Core Values 14 Church Relatedness 15 Philander Smith College‘s Transformation into a Social Justice Institution 15 Philander Smith College Quick Facts and Data 18 Spring 2014 Term Enrollment Statistics 19 II. Background of the Self-Study 20 The Self-Study Process 21 Self-Study Steering Committee Composition and Charge 21 Purpose of the Philander Smith College Self-Study 22 Self-Study Goals 22 Self-Study Opportunity for PSC 23 Accreditation History 24 Achievements and Major Events Since the 2007 Higher Learning Commission‘s Evaluation 24 Governance Structure 34 Strategic Planning for the Future of Philander Smith College 38 Summary 42 III. Response to the 2007 Site Visit Areas of Concern 43 IV. The Evidence 64 Criterion One 65 1. A. 68 1. B 86 1. C 89 1. D 93 Criterion Two 102 2. A 105 2. B 116 2. C 121 2. D 124 2. E 125 6 Criterion Three 138 3. A 141 3. B 149 3. C 164 3. D 174 3. E 195 Criterion Four 203 4. A 209 4. B 223 4. C 240 Criterion Five 262 5. A 265 5. B 297 5. C 304 5. D 316 V. General Summary Report 323 Request for Continued Accreditation 324 VI. Appendices 325 Self-Study Committees 326 Abbreviations 328 Federal Compliance Program Institutional Snapshot Data Special Fiscal Affairs Report 7 TABLES TABLE PAGE Chapter One Table 1.1 Philander Smith College Self-Study Organization 12 Table 1.2 Philander Smith College Quick Facts and Data 18 Table 1.3 Philander Smith College, Spring 2014, Term Enrollment 19 Chapter Two Table 2.1 Presidential Leadership for the PSC Self-Study Process 23 Table 2.2 Accreditation History of Philander Smith College 24 Chapter Three Table 3.1 Philander Smith College Statements of Activities 45 Table 3.2 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) 2009-2010 51 Table 3.3 Faculty Salary Table 57 Chapter Four Table 4.1 Evolution of the Mission of Philander Smith College 1939-2014 67 Table 4.2 Student Satisfaction Survey 71 Table 4.3 Faculty Senate Satisfaction Survey 71 Table 4.4 PSC Upper Administration/Cabinet Level Mission Statements 73 Table 4.5 PSC Academic Department/Division Mission Statements 75 Table 4.6 PSC Non-Academic Department Department/Division Mission Statements 76 Table 4.7 Evidences that Address the College‘s Mission at the Curriculum/Course Level 77 Table 4.8 Evidences that Address the College‘s Mission in Student Activities 78 Table 4.9 PSC‘s Budgets 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 108 Table 4.10 Auxiliary and Oversight Operations 116 Table 4.11 Summary of Educational Programs at Philander Smith College 143 8 Table 4.12 General Education Requirements 152 Table 4.13 Administrative Officers: President‘s Cabinet 2014 164 Table 4.14 Faculty Satisfaction Survey 172 Table 4.15 Student Satisfaction Survey 174 Table 4.16 2014-2019 PSC Strategic Plan, Strategic Initiative Three 186 Table 4.17 Professional Development: Library 2010-2013 189 Table 4.18 Reynolds Library Classes 2010-2013 189 Table 4.19 Summary of Educational Programs at Philander Smith College 211 Table 4.20 Graduates by Division 2006/07 – 2012/13 216 Table 4.21 2007--2012 PSC Graduate Tracking from National Clearing House 218 Table 4.22 2012—2013 Graduate Tracking from Academic Divisions of Graduate Employment 218 Table 4.23 PSC Institutional Assessment Program 2009-2013 227 Table 4.24 Impact Chart on Fundraising, Student Achievement, and Community Engagement 241 Table 4.25 Academic Success Center Activities 2012-2014 242 Table 4.26 PSC Freshmen Retention 2007-2012 245 Table 4.27 PSC Freshmen Retention 2007-2012 Revisited 247 Table 4.28 Freshman Class Profile 2007 – 2013 248 Table 4.29 Remediation Rates 2007 -2012 248 Table 4.30 PSC Graduate Rates 2004-2014 249 Table 4.31 PSC Retention, Remediation, and Graduation Comparison with Other Institutions 251 Table 4.32 PSC Retention – Graduation Rate, Freshman Cohorts Fall 2004 – Fall 2013 252 9 Table 4.33: PSC Historical Data on Student Enrollment 257 Table 4.34: Enrollment of New Students Fall 2007 – Fall 2013 257 Table 4.35: Summary of Educational Programs at Philander Smith College 265 Table 4.36: Funding: PSC Campaign/Campus Center Pledges As of April 10, 2014 276 Table 4.37: PSC Tuition and Fee Schedule for 2014-2015 278 Table 4.38: PSC Budget—General Fund (Unrestricted) 07-08 through 13-14 280 Table 4.39: Full-Time Instructional Staff – Totals 282 Table 4.40: Philander Smith College Housing 2007 – 2014 286 CHARTS PAGE Chapter Two Chart 2.0 PSC Organizational Chart 34 Chart 2.1 Academic Governance Reporting Process 37 Chapter Four Chart 4.1 Culture of Assessment 207 Chart 4.2 Enrollment Management Team 255 Chart 4.3 Office of Fiscal Affairs 264 Chart 4.4: Office of Institutional Advancement Organizational Chart 277 Chart 4.5 Campus Map 285 GRAPHS PAGE Chapter Three Graph 3.1 PSC Student Enrollment Fall 2007 through 2010 45 Chapter Four Graph 4.1 Course Evaluations 2012 - 2014 168 10 Graph 4.2 Fall 2012 – Spring 2014 Exit Interviews 253 EXHIBITS LOCATION: PSC CAMPUS RESOURCE ROOM, AC 232 Exhibit 1.1 Faculty Senate and Standing Committee Minutes 2007- 2014 Exhibit 2.1: Minutes of PSC Board of Trustees‘ Meetings 2007-2014 Exhibit 3.1: 2007 Philander Smith College Self-Study Report and Consultant/Evaluator Team Report Exhibit 3.2 United Methodist Church University Senate On-Site visit 2010 and 2014 Exhibit 3.3 Report on Finances to the Higher Learning Commission 2011 Exhibit 3.4 Minutes of Meetings of Faculty Senate Exhibit 3.5 PSC Monitoring Report on Assessment for the Higher Learning Commission 2010 Exhibit 4.1 Minutes of Meetings of President‘s Cabinet Exhibit 4.2 Philander Smith College Audits Exhibit 4.3 Faculty Senate Resolutions 2012-2013 Exhibit 4.4: Specialized Program Accreditation Reports Exhibit 4.5: Full-Time Faculty Portfolios Exhibit 4.6: Faculty Evaluations Exhibit 4.7: PSC Course Syllabi Exhibit 4.8: Title III Activities Exhibit 4.9: Philander Smith College Master Plan Exhibit 4.10: National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) Reports Exhibit 4:11: Faculty Development 11 Chapter I Introduction Higher Learning Commission North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Self-Study Report September 2014 12 Criteria for Accreditation The Higher Learning Commission North Central Association 1 Mission Philander Smith College‘s mission is clear and articulated publicly; it guides the institution‘s operations. 2 Integrity: Ethical and Responsible Conduct Philander Smith College acts with integrity; its conduct is ethical and responsible. 3 Teaching and Learning: Quality, Resources and Support Philander Smith College provides high quality education, wherever and however its offerings are delivered. 4 Teaching and Learning: Evaluation and Improvement Philander Smith College demonstrates responsibility for the quality of its educational programs, learning environments, and support services, and it evaluates their effectiveness for student learning through processes designed to promote continuous improvement.
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