Institutional   Response to the 2007 Higher Learning Commission Accreditation Visit

The HLC Comprehensive team report cited the following “Opportunities for Improvement/Challenges”.

Challenge I - Finances

As the college moves forward with its plans to increase revenue, control   costs, and    find the additional resources to support growth, the following areas may need extra consideration:

                                     A.    An Active Alumni Association

                                     B.    Retention of students

                                     C.    Assessment Data

 Challenge II - Strategic Planning

                                     A.    Projected enrollment growth and diversification of the revenue base

                                     B.    A three year plan to address these issues in measurable terms

                                     C.    Clear interim measures to help gauge movement toward each goal.

                                     D.    Financial support for the attainment of the goals.

                                     E.    Time and attention given to creating a planning process

                                      F.    Long term plan for sustainability of the college to increase the asset base.

                                     G.    Individual gifts and grants

                                     H.    Endowment Fund

                                      I.    Succession plans

                                      J.    Resource acquisition to support increased student enrollment in degree programs.

 

Challenge III - Development

                      A.    Board of Trustees should consider inclusion of development in its vision for the future.

                      B.    Create permanent endowments

                      C.    Relieve the president of some responsibilities to allow time to engage in development activities.

Challenge IV -  Succession Planning

Challenge V - Enrollment

Challenge VI - Assessment

Challenge VII - Assessment Data Book-a roadmap, which links goals, methods, results, and feedback.  Provides a longitudinal running history of how assessment has made a difference at Miller College, from its conception.

Challenge VIII - General Education

Challenge IX - Faculty Responsibilities

Challenge X - Faculty Loads

Challenge XI - Professional Development

Challenge XII - Nursing

Challenge XIII - Culture and Identity

Challenge XIV - Credentials of Staff

Challenge XV - Plans for Accommodating Special Needs of Students

Challenge XVI - Private Institution Long-term Needs

Challenge XVII - Process and Outcomes

Conclusion