2009 SELF-STUDY REPORT Contents Introduction History ......................................................................................................................................................... 3 Highlights of the last decade ...................................................................................................................... 6 OF CONTENTS TABLE 1999 Concerns .......................................................................................................................................... 11 Institutional research ................................................................................................................................ 21 Self-study process..................................................................................................................................... 24 Criterion 1: Mission and Integrity 1A.............................................................................................................................................................. 28 1B ............................................................................................................................................................. 30 1C ............................................................................................................................................................. 32 1D ............................................................................................................................................................. 33 1E.............................................................................................................................................................. 37 Criterion 2: Preparing for the Future 2A.............................................................................................................................................................. 42 2B ............................................................................................................................................................. 50 2C ............................................................................................................................................................. 57 2D ............................................................................................................................................................. 70 Criterion 3: Student Learning and Effective Teaching 3A.............................................................................................................................................................. 76 3B ............................................................................................................................................................. 80 3C ............................................................................................................................................................. 83 3D ............................................................................................................................................................. 88 Criterion 4: Acquisition, Discovery and Application of Knowledge 4A.............................................................................................................................................................. 96 4B ........................................................................................................................................................... 103 4C ........................................................................................................................................................... 106 4D ........................................................................................................................................................... 113 Criterion 5: Engagement and Service 5A............................................................................................................................................................ 118 5B ........................................................................................................................................................... 123 5C ........................................................................................................................................................... 129 5D ........................................................................................................................................................... 133 Appendices .................................................................................................................................................... 139 Figures 0.1 Endowment Fund ............................................................................................................................................. 9 0.2 GLCA Total Endowments ................................................................................................................................ 10 0.3 Total Annual Fund Giving ............................................................................................................................... 10 0.4 Average Tuition Discount Rate ....................................................................................................................... 11 0.5 Usage of Unrestricted Bequests .................................................................................................................... 14 2.1 U.S. First Year Multicultural Applications ...................................................................................................... 43 2.2 U.S. First Year Applications............................................................................................................................ 45 2.3 Endowment Spending Policy .......................................................................................................................... 46 2.4 Total Endowment Spending............................................................................................................................ 47 2.5 GLCA Annual Returns on Investment ............................................................................................................. 47 2.6 GLCA Student-Faculty Ratios ......................................................................................................................... 50 2.7 Authorized and Filled FT Faculty Positions ..................................................................................................... 51 2.8 OWU Student-Faculty Ratios .......................................................................................................................... 52 2.9 Faculty Salaries ............................................................................................................................................. 53 2.10 GLCA Faculty Salaries .................................................................................................................................... 54 2.11 GLCA Distribution of Faculty .......................................................................................................................... 54 2.12 GLCA Endowment per Student ....................................................................................................................... 56 2.13 2008-09 Tuition for GLCA Institutions............................................................................................................ 57 2.14 Writing Assessment ....................................................................................................................................... 59 2.15 Spanish Assessment...................................................................................................................................... 61 2.16 Chart Assessment Results ............................................................................................................................. 62 2.17 High School Grades, Males ............................................................................................................................ 65 2.18 High School Grades, Females......................................................................................................................... 65 3.1 Learning Disabilities...................................................................................................................................... 92 4.1 Distribution of Double Majors ...................................................................................................................... 105 4.2 V Designations Earned................................................................................................................................. 107 4.3 Advanced Courses Taken ............................................................................................................................. 109 4.4 Alumni Employment ..................................................................................................................................... 112 5.1 NSSE Personal Growth ................................................................................................................................. 135 Tables 1.1 NSSE Enriching Educational Experiences....................................................................................................... 31 3.1 NSSE Study Time ............................................................................................................................................ 83 3.2 NSSE Relationships