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  1. Institutional Integrity
  2. Addresses the fundamental principles that guide research, teaching, service, and discussions within colleges and universities, especially academic freedom, honesty, active learning, and diversity.

    I = Intellectual, P = Physical, S = Social

    Researchable Question

    Web Link

    All

    Mission Statement

    All

    1999-2000 Cal Poly Catalog

     

    Policies on the Rights of Individuals

    Nondiscrimination, Sexual Harassment, Academic Freedom, Cheating & Plagiarism

     

    FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

    I, S

    General Education

    I

    Grants Development

    S

    Campus Student Relations and Judicial Affairs

     

  3. Institutional Purpose, Planning & Effectiveness
  4. Seeks to ensure that universities and colleges have clearly stated purposes that define its character are appropriate for higher education and are consistent with Commission standards. Engages in systematic and reflective planning and self-assessment.

    I = Intellectual, P = Physical, S = Social

    Researchable Question

    Web Link

    All

    Mission Statement

    All

    Strategic Plan

    All

    Visionary Pragmatism

    All

    Cal Poly Plan

    All

    Cornerstones

    All

    Master Plan

    All

    Cal Poly 1998-99 Fact Book

     

    Facts, Mission Statement, Philosophy, Plans

     

    Application and Enrollment Statistics

     

    Enrollment Statistics and Program Listings by College

     

    Degree Statistics (University and by College)

     

    Faculty and Staff Characteristics

     

    Resources, Links and Terms

    I, S

    General Education

    All

    Career Services—Alumni Survey

    All

    SNAPS—Student Needs and Priorities Survey

    I

    Academic Program Review Reports
    (available in the Academic Programs Office)

     

  5. Governance & Administration
  6. Addresses the role of the college or university's governing board, administration, faculty, staff and students in institutional governance. Organizes the administration and resources to serve institutional purposes effectively.

    I = Intellectual, P = Physical, S = Social

    Researchable Question

    Web Link

    All

    CSU Trustees

     

    CSU Trustees Organizational Chart

     

    Trustees Biographies

     

    Standing Committees

     

    Board of Trustees Agendas (Including Minutes)

     

    Board of Trustees Resolutions

     

    Past and Present CSU Leadership: Trustees, Chancellors and Presidents

    All

    Office of the Chancellor

     

    Academic Affairs

     

    Business and Finance

     

    Office of General Counsel

     

    Governmental Affairs

     

    Human Resources

     

    Internal Audit

     

    Information Technology Services

     

    Telecommunications Infrastructure Support Services

     

    University Advancement

     

    CSU Annual Reports

     

    CSU News Releases and News Letter

     

    Recent Speeches by Chancellor Reed

     

    Chancellor’s Reports to the Board of Trustees

     

    Collective Bargaining agreements: CSU Contracts

    All

    CSU System Academic Senate

     

    Constitution

     

    Bylaws

     

    Agendas and Minutes

     

    Committees

    All

    California Code of Regulations (Title 5)

     

    Proposed Changes

     

    Education Code Section 89030

    All

    Cal Poly

     

    Cal Poly University-wide Standing Committees

     

    Administrative Organizational Chart

     

    Student Association Chart

     

    ASI Governing Documents

     

    Communications from the President

     

    Cal Poly Report and Cal Poly Magazine

     

    Campus Administrative Policies (CAP)

     

  7. Academic Standards
  8. Focuses on the achievement and maintenance of quality of the institutions undergraduate and graduate educational programs. Specific issues include academic planning; curricular structure and coherence; evaluation of student learning; assessment; integration of research, service, teaching; admissions and retention.

    I = Intellectual, P = Physical, S = Social

    Researchable Question

    Web Link

    All

    Cal Poly 1998-99 Fact Book

    All

    1999-2000 Cal Poly Catalog

    I, P.3

    Academic Records

    All

    Admissions

    I

    California Code of Regulations (Title 5)Proposed Changes

    I, P.3

    Curriculum Guidelines & Instructions

    I, S

    Global Affairs, Study Abroad

    I, S

    General Education

    I, P

    Writing Skills

    I

    Graduate Programs

    I.3

    Research

    I.3

    State Faculty Support Grants

    I.3

    Centers & Institutes

    I

    Special Labs & Projects

    S

    Graduate Equity Fellowships

    S

    Minority International Research Access Program

    I, P

    Cal Poly Plan

    Sample of Programs supported by the Cal Poly Plan:

     

    Collaborative Interactive Design Studio—CAED

     

    Technology Transfer Studio Partnership—CENGR

     

    Chemistry Studio Classroom

     

    Multicultural Agriculture Program

     

    Academic Skills Center, Study Group Leaders

     

    ENGR 112 Exploration of Technology

     

    Math Workshops

     

  9. Faculty & Staff
  10. Emphasizes the responsibilities of faculty for academic programs and quality. It also addresses personnel policies, faculty and staff development, and the size and adequacy of the work force.

    I = Intellectual, P = Physical, S = Social

    Researchable Question

    Web Link

     

    Academic Personnel

    I.4

    Human Resources: Staff Positions

     

    Human Resources: Faculty Positions

     

    Employee Assistance Program

    I.3

    Research

    I.3

    State Faculty Support Grants

    I.3

    Centers & Institutes

    I.3

    Special Labs & Projects

    I.3

    Grants Development

    I.2

    Faculty Development

    I.2, 4

    Faculty, Staff Profiles

    I.4

    Staff Development

     

    List of Faculty

    I.2, 4

    Salary Schedules

    I.2, S.2

    Criteria for hiring, evaluating faculty

     

  11. Library, Computing & Other Learning Resources
  12. Ensures that an institution's library and computer resources adequately support education, research and scholarship.

    I = Intellectual, P = Physical, S = Social

    Researchable Question

    Web Link

    I, P

    Robert Kennedy Library (hours, services, facilities)

    I, P

    Collection Development Policy

     

    Library Strategic Planning "Reaching Out"

     

    Computing Resources

     

    Information Technology Services (ITS) Principles

     

    Chief Information Officer (CIO) Provides Leadership

     

    Platform for Excellence in Teaching and Learning

     

    Campus Computing and Communication
    Policies
    Projects and Plans

     

    Faculty Workstation Program

     

    MultiMedia Center

     

  13. Student Services & the Co-Curricular Environment
  14. Covers the out-of-the-classroom environment for students, including co-curricular programs, athletics, counseling and advising, and other support services. Supports a conscious attention to diversity consistent with institutional purposes. Demonstrates a regard for the rights and responsibilities of students.

    I = Intellectual, P = Physical, S = Social

    Researchable Question

    Web Link

     

    Student Affairs Division

     

    Student Affairs Mission Statement

     

    Student Handbook

     

    Cal Poly Plan

     

    1999-2000 Cal Poly Catalog

     

    Policies on the Rights of Individuals

    Nondiscrimination, Sexual Harassment, Academic Freedom, Cheating & Plagiarism

     

    FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

     

    New Student Apartment Complex

     

    New Sports Complex

     

    New Parking Structure

    I, S

    General Education

    All

    Career Services—Alumni Survey

    S

    Housing and Residential Life

    S

    Campus Student Relations and Judicial Affairs

    S

    Health and Psychological Services

    S

    Peer Health Education

    S

    Student Life and Activities

    S

    Policies on Athletics

     

    Academic Records

     

    Financial Aid

    I, S

    International Students

    S

    Associated Students Incorporated (ASI)

    S

    Student Government

    S

    Orientation, WOW

    I, P, S

    Student Profile

    I, S

    Student Clubs, Leadership Projects

    P, S

    Health & Safety

     

    Student Fees and Refund Policies

     

    Student Characteristics

     

    Student Services Staff

     

    Student Conduct, Rights and Responsibilities

     

    Mustang Daily Newspaper

     

    Disability Resource Center

     

    Honors Programs

     

  15. Physical Resources
  16. Underscores the need for the physical environment and campus facilities to support teaching, learning and scholarship. It also addresses the need for facilities planning.

    I = Intellectual, P = Physical, S = Social

    Researchable Question

    Web Link

     

    Public Safety

     

    Public Safety Resources

    P

    Facility Planning

    P

    Campus Map

     

    New Student Apartment Complex

     

    New Sports Complex

     

    New Parking Structure

    P

    Campus Master Plan

     

  17. Financial Resources

Directs attention to the financial condition of the institution, including the adequacy of its resources; financial planning and budgeting practices; financial management, organization, and reporting; and fund raising activities.

I = Intellectual, P = Physical, S = Social

Researchable Question

Web Link

 

Budget Planning Administration

 

CSU & Cal Poly Budget Development

 

General Fund

 

Risk Management

 

Commitment of resources among the various academic programs, undergrad & grad, reflects educational objectives



       


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