Mission
Introduction
The University's Mission
A Commitment to Diversity
Administrative and Governance Structures
Institutional Integrity
Future
The organization prepares for a future shaped by multiple societal and economic trends
The organization’s resource base supports its educational programs and its plans for maintaining and strengthening their quality
The organization’s ongoing evaluation and assessment processes provide evidence of institutional effectiveness and strategies for continuous improvement
All levels of planning align with the organization’s capacity to fulfill that mission
Learning
The organization’s goals for student learning outcomes are stated for each educational program and allow effective assessment
The organization values and supports effective teaching
The organization creates effective learning environments
The organization’s learning resources support student learning and effective teaching
Challenges and Opportunities
Knowledge
The organization demonstrates that it values a life of learning
The organization demonstrates that acquisition of a breadth of knowledge and skills, and intellectual inquiry are integral to its educational programs
The organization assesses the usefulness of its curricula to students who will live and work in a global, diverse, and technological society
The organization provides support to ensure that faculty, students, and staff acquire, discover, and apply knowledge responsibly
Challenges and Opportunities
Engagement
The organization learns from its constituencies and analyzes its capacity to serve their needs and expectations
The organization has the capacity and the commitment to engage with its constituencies and communities
The organization demonstrates its responsiveness to constituencies that depend on its service
Internal and external constituencies value the services the organization provides
Challenges and Opportunities
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International
Introduction
A Snapshot of Internationalization
Findings and Recommendations
Key Challenges and Opportunities
Concluding Remarks
Resources
Snapshots of UM
College Portrait of UM
The Michigan Experience 1: Seniors
The Michigan Experience 2: Alumni
Accreditation Working Groups
Provost's Forums
Supporting Reports
Resource Room
Contact Accreditation Team
Key Resources
Document Listing
Resource Room