Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Academic Support

Mission

The mission of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness is to educate, guide, and support assessment activities that advance the university's mission. Institutional Effectiveness is responsible for coordinating institutional accreditation and for tracking program accreditation by professional accrediting agencies. The Office provides administrative and academic support through dissemination of institutional policies, through revision and maintenance of the Faculty/Staff Handbook and MSU Catalog, and through continual monitoring and support for all institutional effectiveness activities. The Office serves faculty, staff, and students. The goals of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness include the following:

To assist the VP of Academic Affairs in fulfilling the responsibilities of the Division.
To serve as the institutional liaison to SACSCOC.
To advance the notion of assessment as a means to improvement.
To provide research-based training that utilizes best practices in higher education.
To communicate assessment activities and requirements to appropriate personnel.

McNeese State University Mission and Core Values (2012-2013 Academic Catalog)

Master plan/progress reports

Download the Master Plan Preparation Handbook [2013] and the applicable unit template for completing 2013 master plan/progress reports. If you need any assistance with these documents contact tdvorske@mcneese.edu.

For additional information on unit assessment and developing a master plan, please view the Assessment Handbook (2013 Ed.).

ADA Statement

Please contact Tom Dvorske or the IE Office at least 72 hours before any events sponsored by this office to request accomodations for individuals with disabilities. This includes the need for materials in an alternative format such as large print or Braille, sign language interpreters, accessible seating, and accessible parking information.

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