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October 22, 1999
ACCREDITATION EVALUATORS PRAISE UAS

"We could characterize (UAS) as a dynamic and student centered institution thatÍs made significant qualitative accomplishments in the past decade," Dr. Richard Dunn told a UAS audience following the accreditation evaluatorÍs visit Oct. 12 - 15.

Dunn, chair of the evaluation committee, praised faculty for their "clear commitments to the programs and instructional activities." He observed that students are confident and enthusiastic. "Many of us," Dunn said, "are envious of this sort of community. It is what is so often talked about and not often enough realized in higher education."
Evaluators listed seven commendations and four recommendations:

Commendations:

• Excellent self-study
• Accomplishments in program assessment, cost reduction, and organizational streamlining
• Sustained efforts to improve the quality of the undergraduate academic experience
• Enthusiastic commitment to student learning that is evident throughout the institution
• The staffs in the Library, Computing and Media Services for developing a rich combination of traditional and electronic information resources to support tri-campus and distance education programs
• Distance learning initiatives and the attention given to individual students, student support, and curriculum quality
• Exceptional condition of the physical plant

Recommendations:

• Examine the mission and vision statements in light of evolving conditions
• Examine procedures and communication practices to ensure that responsibility for curricular matters is properly vested and clearly articulated
• Address limited staffing strength in technical support areas
• Develop a strategically guided financial planning process

The evaluatorÍs final report will be given to the Commission on Colleges at their December 4 meeting.

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