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Middle States Commission on Higher Education Self-Study Design Document Lehman College January 2017

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Self-Study Design Document

Table of Contents

Institutional Overview

Intended Outcomes of the Self-Study

Model for Self-Study

Organizational Structure of the Steering Committee and Working Groups

Charges to the Working Groups

Standard I: Mission and Goals

Standard II: Ethics and Integrity

Standard III: Design and Delivery of the Student Experience

Standard IV: Support of the Student Learning Experience

Standard V: Educational Effectiveness Assessment

Standard VI: Planning, Resources, and Institutional Improvement

Standard VII: Governance, Leadership, and Administration

Guidelines for Reporting

Editorial Style and Format

General Conventions for Style, Grammar, and Readability

Organization of the Final Self-Study Report

Timetable for the Self-Study

Profile of the Evaluation Team

Appendix D—Documentation Roadmap

Lehman College is accredited by

the Middle States Commission on Higher Education

3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104


DESIGN FOR SELF-STUDY

Mission Lehman College serves the Bronx and surrounding region as an intellectual, economic, and cultural center. Lehman College provides undergraduate and graduate studies in the liberal arts and sciences and professional education within a dynamic research environment, while embracing diversity and actively engaging students in their academic, personal, and professional development. Institutional Overview

With more than 60,000 alumni and 12,000 students, Lehman College serves the Bronx and our surrounding region as an intellectual, economic, and cultural center. The College is named after Herbert H. Lehman, who was governor of New York State, a U.S. Senator, and an internationalist. His values of dedicated public service continue to guide the College today. Lehman at a Glance

Type of College: A senior liberal arts college in The City University of New York, founded in 1968 and offering 51 undergraduate majors and programs; 46 graduate degree programs; 17 graduate certificates; and 11 doctoral programs in conjunction with the CUNY Graduate Center.

Location: 37-acre campus in the northwest Bronx, across from the Jerome Park Reservoir and centered along a major educational corridor with five neighboring public schools.

Enrollment: (Spring 2015): 10,517 undergraduate students and 2,089 graduate students, for a total of 12,606 students.

Undergraduate Profile: (Spring 2015): Gender: 68% female / 32% male. Age: Under 25: 55% / Over 25: 45%.

Honors Students: (Fall 2015): 172, including the Macaulay Honors College at Lehman (72) and the Lehman Scholars Program (100).

Degrees Awarded: (AY 2014-15): 2,066 bachelor's degrees; 713 master's degrees.

Notable Faculty: Seven Distinguished Professors, including Billy Collins, Poet Laureate of the United States (2001-2003) and New York State Poet Laureate (2004-2006), and composer John Corigliano, winner of both the Academy Award (2000) and the Pulitzer Prize for Music (2001).

Alumni: Over 70,000 in business, healthcare, social services, law, medicine, teaching, and the arts. More than half live in the Bronx and other New York City boroughs or elsewhere in New York State.

Research: For FY 2015, Lehman College was awarded $13.4 million from Federal, State, City, and private sources in support of faculty and student-led scholarly research that impacts local K-12 school districts, community organizations, small businesses, and healthcare networks in the Bronx and the international community at large.


Recent Recognition (partial list): Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a Tier 1 institution among regional universities in the North for four consecutive years; Top 40 public college and No. 5 among all colleges in the North for graduates with the least debt; graduate Social Work Program (MSW) among the Top 100 in the nation. Ranked No. 56 among master's universities for social mobility, research, and service (Washington Monthly).

History Lehman College was established as an independent unit of The City University of New York on July 1, 1968, following a decision by the University's Board of Trustees to create a comprehensive senior college in the Bronx with its own faculty, curriculum, and administration. The College took over the campus that, since 1931, had served as the Bronx branch of Hunter College, known as Hunter-in-the-Bronx. Shortly after U.S. entry into the war, the students and faculty vacated the campus and turned over the facilities to the U.S. Navy, which used them as a training station for the newly organized WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service). For a decade before the entry of the United States in the Second World War, only women students attended, taking their first two years of study at the Bronx campus and then transferring to Hunter’s Manhattan campus to complete their undergraduate work. It was also the interim headquarters for the newly formed United Nations for six months in 1946. From March to August 1946, the first American meetings of the Security Council were held in the Gymnasium Building where intercollegiate basketball, archery, swimming, and other sports have been played. During festivities marking the 40th anniversary of the United Nations in 1986, the Southern New York State Division of the United Nations Association presented the College with a commemorative plaque, now displayed outside the Gymnasium Building. The College participated in the United Nations’ 50th anniversary activities in 1995–96. Normal collegiate activity resumed at the campus in 1947, but, in addition to women, the Bronx branch began accepting former servicemen, who studied in separate classes. In 1951 the campus became fully coeducational and a four-year curriculum was introduced. The process of separating the Bronx campus from Hunter College into a separate unit began in 1967. Dr. Leonard Lief, chairman of the English Department, was named provost and made responsible for overseeing the transition. On July 1, 1968, Lehman College began an independent existence, with Dr. Lief as president. The Board of Higher Education named the new college after Herbert H. Lehman, in recognition of the commitment to public service exemplified by the four-time governor of New York State who later became a U.S. Senator and was the first director-general of UNRRA (the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration). The College was formally dedicated on March 28, 1969, the 91st anniversary of Governor Lehman’s birth. Each year, on or about March 28, the College commemorates the double anniversary by inviting a distinguished speaker to deliver the Herbert H. Lehman Memorial Lecture.


Campus The College is located on a 37-acre campus of gothic towers and tree-lined walkways across from the historic Jerome Park Reservoir and centered along a major educational corridor with five neighboring public schools. Lehman also operates CUNY on the Concourse, the off-campus facility which houses the Bronx Business Bridge, a startup incubator and an iTech innovation lab. Lehman has experienced a remarkable growth in facilities the past two decades. These range from a $15 million Information Technology Center (1999) which has stimulated the effective application of technology at the College; a $22 million campus-wide fire, security, and communication system and new main entrance (2003); a $16 million Multimedia Center (2010) that supports programs in journalism and new media; and most recently Science Hall, a $88.5 million teaching and research facility (2013). Science Hall is the first in a three-phase plan to create a “campus within a campus” devoted to study and research in the sciences and, develop a science pipeline for students from high school through post-doctoral research. The opening of a new 12,000 square foot child care center in 2013 doubled the capacity of the previous child care center and the $1.98 million renovation of the Student Life Building, also in 2013, created a modern, upgraded facility for the student clubs and programs. Lehman is a major cultural venue for the Bronx and surrounding area with three spaces: the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, the borough’s premier concert hall and one of New York’s finest and most exciting not-for-profit performing arts centers; the Lehman College Art Gallery, which has been bringing important contemporary art to Bronx and lower Westchester audiences since 1984, and Lehman Stages, comprised of four entities – The Lovinger Theater, The Studio Theater, The Student Experimental Theater and the Dance Lab – which provide performance, rehearsal and conference spaces for arts, civic and government organizations throughout New York City and beyond. The Department of Music at Lehman offers free concerts open to the community and the College partners with community organizations to provide special events and performances. Intended Outcomes of the Self-Study Lehman College intends to use the self-study process to actively engage faculty, staff, and students in preparing for our 50th anniversary, in designing a new Strategic Plan, and reimagining ourselves and our institution in light of new expectations in Higher Education, in our community, and in our new leadership. With robust students enrollment and a slate of new, forward-looking programs, in addition to a new and visionary president, our institution is approaching self-study with optimism and intentionality.


Lehman College also intends to use this Self-Study and its process as an opportunity to analyze our institution’s performance and progress. Through the lens of the seven new accreditation standards and in light of significant changes in institutional leadership, the intended outcomes of this Self-Study are to:

1. Demonstrate that Lehman College exceeds the Middle States’ Standards for Accreditation and therefore be reaccredited by the Commission.

2. Develop specific operational recommendations to strengthen institutional effectiveness

in the areas covered by each one of the seven Middle States’ Standards for Accreditation.

3. Leverage the Middle States Self-Study to clarify our institutional vision, revisit our institutional mission, and align our strategic priorities in light of the context in which we operate so as to bridge the distance between our current state of affairs and our professed aspirations.

Model for Self-Study After participating in the Town Halls and Self-Study Institute provided by the Middle States Commission and also attending the annual Middle States’ conference, our Steering Committee decided it was best to follow the examples of the Collaborative Implementation Project (CIP) institutions and use the comprehensive model for the Self-Study. This model also is best aligned with our institutional changes in administration and our preparation for a new Strategic Plan. The major goals of this self-study are to demonstrate and document Lehman College’s compliance with MSCHE accreditation standards, as well as to provide evidence of Lehman’s ongoing progress in aligning goals for student success with resource allocation across our institution. Preparation for the Self-Study Since fall of 2015, Lehman College has been preparing for the self-study process. The co-chairs of the Steering Committee began holding workshops on methods for improving campus processes and resource allocation with constituents all over campus. Templates for simple but effective alignment of budget requests in the form of personnel, equipment, space, supplies, and travel with goals from the offices of Vice Presidents of Academic Affairs, Finance and Budget, Information Technology, and Student Affairs were distributed at these workshops and now, all units on campus use some form of these documents to ensure that resources are aligned with strategic goals at every level. In addition to workshops on resource and goal aligment, workshops on the Middle States self-study process were also held with each division, in addition to important campus forums (General Faculty meetings, Curriculum Committee meetings, Provost’s Council, Dean’s Council, Presidents’ Cabinet, and Senate).


By fall of 2016, a great deal of work had already been undertaken. The Steering Committee and all Working Groups had been charged, preliminary meetings to discuss the design and model of the self-study and working groups goals had taken place, and key members of the Steering Committee and Working Groups leadership had attended multiple town halls and the annual conference. Now, in spring of 2017, we have prepared this desgn document and are anticipating our Middle States liaison visit later in the semester. Organizational Structure of the Steering Committee and Working Groups The former President and Provost appointed two co-chairs to lead the Self-Study effort and to act as liaisons between the campus constituents and the MSCHE leadership team. The co-chairs designed a Steering Committee that would represent all aspects of the institution and its stakeholders, then also designed working groups based on the individual standards. These Working Groups were populated with those most closely identified with the specific criteria of the Standard in question—and also with members who were not. This balance of those critically knowledgeable about elements of the Standard with those who were outside that knowledge base is an important assurance that nothing associated with the critical investigation of Lehman’s compliance with each Standard will be missed. Steering Committee:

Vice Presidents Ronald Bergmann, Vice President/CIO for Information Technology Vincent W. Clark, Vice President of Administration and Finance Mario DellaPina, Vice President of Institutional Advancement José Magdaleno, Vice President of Student Affairs Reine T. Sarmiento, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Associate Provost

Executive Leadership Stefan Becker, Vice Provost for Academic Programs Rene M. Rotolo, Assistant Vice President for Campus Planning & Facilities Ediltrudys Ruiz, Associate Vice President of Information Technology

Academic Deans and Department Chairs

Deirdre Pettipiece (Co-Chair), Dean of Arts & Humanities Haiping Cheng, Chair of Biological Sciences Dene Hurley, Chair of Economics and Business Carl Mazza, Chair of Social Work Kenneth Schlesinger, Chief Librarian

Faculty Ira Bloom, Political Science Robert Farrell, Information Literacy and Assessment and PSC Chapter Chair


Dana Fenton, Sociology Duane Tananbaum, History

Administrators and Professional Staff

Don Sutherland (Co-Chair), Institutional Effectiveness Coordinator Raymond Galinski, Assessment Coordinator Dawn Ewing Morgan, Chief of Staff/Director of Compliance and Diversity Bethania Ortega, Budget Director Yvette Rosario, Senior Registrar Joseph Tirella, Director of Media Relations and Publications Susanne Tumelty, Director of Institutional Research and Planning

Students President of the Student Government Association

Compliance Working Group:

Susanne Tumelty (Chair), Director of Institutional Research and Planning

Standard I Working Group:

Carl Mazza (Co-Chair), Chair of Social Work Ediltrudys Ruiz (Co-Chair), Associate Vice President of Information Technology Melissa Brown, Art Elhum Haghigat, Political Science Gina Harwood, Assistant Vice President for Financial Operations Elia Machado, Earth, Environmental, and Geospatial Sciences Abigail McNamee, Chair of Early Childhood and Childhood Education Reine T. Sarmiento, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Associate Provost Robert Schneider (Math)

Standard II Working Group:

Dana Fenton (Co-Chair) , Sociology Janet Munch (Co-Chair), Library Ira Bloom, Political Science Liliana Calvet, Director of Academic Standards and Evaluation Diane Clarke, Director of Administrative Operations William Harcourt-Smith, Anthropology Dawn Ewing Morgan, Chief of Staff/Director of Compliance and Diversity Robert Valentine, History Eric Washington, Director of Human Resources


Standard III Working Group:

Stefan Becker (Co-Chair), Vice Provost for Academic Programs Christine Rota-Donahue (Co-Chair), Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences Stephen Castellano, Online Education Amanda Dubois, Director of Community Engagement and New Student Programs Marisol Jimenez, Associate Director of the Instructional Support Services Program Joseph Medved, Information Technology Pamela Mills, Chair of Chemistry Don Sutherland, Institutional Effectiveness Coordinator

Standard IV Working Group:

Norma Cofresi (Co-Chair), Director of the Counseling Center Mark Tausig, Associate Dean of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing (Co-Chair) Laurie Austin, Director of Admissions Nancy Ann Cintron, Director of Career Services Joseph Fera, Mathematics and Computer Science David Fletcher, Middle and High School Education Janelle Hill, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects Ilona Linins, Director of Environmental Health and Safety Dugeidy Ortiz, Director of Wellness Education and the Health Promotion Program Fausto Ramirez, Director of Public Safety Representative from the Student Government Association

Standard V Working Group:

Raymond Galinski (Co-Chair), Assessment Coordinator Yuri Gorokhovich (Co-Chair), Chair of Earth, Environmental, and Geospatial Sciences Claudia Case, Journalism Communication and Theatre Peggy Conner, Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences Merrill Parra, Director of Student Disability Services and Veterans and Military Affairs Penny Prince, Music Kevin Sailor, Chair of Psychology Steven Wyckoff, Director of English Composition/Freshman Year Initiative (FYI)


Standard VI Working Group:

Kenneth Schlesinger (Co-Chair), Chief Librarian Susanne Tumelty (Co-Chair), Director of Institutional Research and Planning Haiping Cheng, Chair of Biological Sciences Aarti Deshmukh, Information Technology Melissa Kirk, Chief of Staff to the Provost Bethania Ortega, Budget Director Rene M. Rotolo, Assistant Vice President for Campus Planning & Facilities Elin Waring, Chair of Sociology

Standard VII Working Group:

Deb Shanley (Co-Chair), Dean, School of Education Duane Tananbaum (Co-Chair), History David A. Badillo, Latin American, Latino and Puerto Rican Studies Vincent W. Clark, Vice President of Administration and Finance Robert Farrell, Information Literacy and Assessment and PSC Chapter Chair Daniel Kabat, Chair of Physics and Astronomy Christopher Malone, Associate Dean of Natural and Social Sciences President of the Student Government Association Mary T. Rogan, Special Counsel/Labor Designee Nestor Montilla, Assistant to the Provost


CHARGE, RESEARCH PLAN AND QUESTIONS STANDARD 1: MISSION AND GOALS WORKING GROUP CHARGE: Standard I addresses the institution’s mission and goals, the process by which its mission and goals have been developed and are revised, and the extent to which its mission guides the institution’s goals (including those related to student learning and institutional improvement) in serving its constituencies. In light of important trends in the political climate, in addition to documenting Lehman’s compliance with the Standard, this Working Group will be addressing important questions. Importantly, is the current Mission Statement consonant with Lehman’s desire to be an “agent of change?” Our recent recognition as the 4th school in the nation for social mobility, it is imperative that our Mission be aimed towards continued success in this important category. Moreover, recognizing that many of our new President’s administration and goals with dramatically impact our students, their families, and our community, it is important that this Working Group review the Mission in light of:

Public expectations of urban institutions, i.e., expanding access, improving learning, increasing completion rates, reducing time to degree, narrowing achievement gaps, pushing the frontiers of knowledge, serving our communities, producing more civically-minded, workforce-ready graduates, keeping costs affordable for students and their families;

New York State budget expectations, i.e., an understanding that the state support may be limited in light of changing demands, and also that the City University of New York budget may likewise be limited. These decreases increase the need for entrepreneurship and fundraising at the local level.

Due to the release of an important report on some campus practices within the City University, our Board of Trustees and CUNY main office are focusing on ways to streamline University-wide operations (centralizing some, decentralizing others), increase pace of services, and direct resources towards priorities recently identified in the Master Plan and forthcoming Strategic Framework.

All of the above recent issues and changes in addition to recent turnovers in senior leadership at Lehman College must be investigated by this Working Group in light of our Mission.

This working group will gather, review, and analyze relevant documentation as set forth in the Documentation Road Map to determine whether Lehman College meets the requirements of Standard I. This working group will also examine the extent to which the institution’s mission and goals promote institutional improvement, innovation, and renewal. Based on its research, analysis, and findings, this working group will make recommendations for improvement, innovation, and renewal.


Guiding Questions: To what extent does the current Lehman College Mission meet the requirements of Standard I? Does compliance with the Standard resonate with an actual reflection of the current and future identity of our institution? In light of the question above, to what extent do Lehman College’s mission and goals and relevant assessment process(es) promote institutional improvement, innovation, and renewal? General Guidance:

Please consider the 10-year period since the last Self-Study report, the changes that have been made since that time, and the extent to which the Middle States Commission on Higher Education’s recommendations and suggestions have been considered and implemented.

Please specify opportunities for improvement, innovation, and renewal.

Please limit your report to 10 pages.

Please make all submissions on the report template.

Please provide your findings in a factual, positive, and forward-looking tone.

Please avoid technical jargon to the greatest extent possible.

When using technical terms, provide a glossary of proposed definitions to the Steering Committee for the development of a common terminology for use in the Self-Study Report.

CHARGE, RESEARCH PLAN AND QUESTIONS STANDARD II: ETHICS AND INTEGRITY WORKING GROUP CHARGE: Standard II addresses the institution’s ethics and integrity, seeks evidence that all of the institution’s activities are conducted in an ethical fashion in which the institution is true to its mission, honors its contracts and other commitments, and represents itself truthfully. This Working Group should document the following attributes: Lehman College’s commitment to academic freedom, intellectual freedom, freedom of expression, and respect for intellectual property rights. A campus climate that fosters respect among students, faculty, staff, and administration from diverse backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. A documented grievance policy to address complaints and grievances from students, faculty, and staff. An avoidance of conflict of interest or perceptions of conflict of interest in all activities and among all constituents.


Fair and impartial hiring, evaluation, promotion, discipline, and separation of employee practices. Honesty and truthfulness in all public relations communications, recruiting and admissions materials, and internal communications. Programs to promote affordability and accessibility. Programs to enable students to understanding funding sources and options, value received for cost, and methods to make informed decisions about incurring student debt. Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and MSCHE reporting policies. Periodic assessment of ethics and integrity as evidence in institutional policies, processes, practices, and the manner in which these are implemented. Also: this Working Group needs to determine if Lehman’s policies and practices conform with CUNY regulations. This working group will gather, review, and analyze relevant documentation as set forth in the Documentation Road Map to determine whether Lehman College meets the requirements of Standard II. This working group will also examine the extent to which the institution’s policies, practices, and processes related to ethics and integrity are consistent with the latest societal expectations. Based on its research, analysis, and findings, this working group will make recommendations for improvement, innovation, and renewal. Guiding Questions: To what extent does Lehman College meet the requirements of Standard II? To what extent do Lehman College’s policies, practices, and process related to ethics and integrity promote institutional improvement, innovation, and renewal? This working group will develop one or two research questions to further guide its work. General Guidance:









CHARGE, RESEARCH PLAN AND QUESTIONS STANDARD III: DESIGN AND DELIVERY OF THE STUDENT LEARNING EXPERIENCE WORKING GROUP CHARGE: Standard III addresses the institution’s student learning experiences seeks to assure that all students are provided with learning experiences that are “characterized by rigor and coherence at all program, certificate, and degree levels, regardless of instructional modality.” This Working Group should document the following attributes: Lehman College’s academic programs are of a length appropriate to the objectives of the degree or other credential, they foster a coherent student learning experience, and they promote a synthesis of learning. Student learning experiences that are designed, delivered, and assessed by faculty who are rigorous and effective in teaching, assessment, scholarly inquiry, and service; qualified for the positions they hold and work they do; sufficient in number; provided with sufficient opportunities, resources, and support for professional growth and innovation; and, reviewed regularly and equitably based on written, disseminated, clear, and fair criteria, expectations, policies, and procedures. Academic programs are clearly and accurately described in official publications in a way that students understand the requirements and expected time to completion. Sufficient learning opportunities and resources are available to support the institution’s programs of study and students’ academic progress. A general education program that offers sufficient scope to draw students into new areas of intellectual experience, expanding their cultural and global awareness and cultural sensitivity, and preparing them to make well-reasoned judgments; and, offers a curriculum designed so that students acquire and demonstrate essential skills including oral and written communication, scientific and quantitative reasoning, critical analysis and reasoning, technological competency, and information literacy, along with a study of values, ethics, and diverse perspectives. Graduate and professional education programs offer opportunities for the development of research, scholarship, and independent thinking provided by faculty with credentials appropriate to graduate-level curricula. Periodic assessment of the effectiveness of programs, providing student learning opportunities, and evidence that results are used to improve academic programs and student learning. Additionally, this Working Group needs to determine how we might refine and improve processes and practices for curriculum review/change in order to ensure that our offerings are of the highest quality and are responsive to the changing needs of our student populations. This working group will gather, review, and analyze relevant documentation as set forth in the Documentation Road Map to determine whether Lehman College meets the requirements of Standard III. This working group will also examine the extent to which the institution has a


capacity to promote innovation and improvement in student learning outcomes. Based on its research, analysis, and findings, this working group will make recommendations for improvement, innovation, and renewal. Guiding Questions: To what extent does Lehman College meet the requirements of Standard III? To what extent do Lehman College’s policies, practices, and investments provide for improvement, innovation, and renewal in the student learning environment and student learning outcomes? This working group will develop one or two research questions to further guide its work. General Guidance:








CHARGE, RESEARCH PLAN AND QUESTIONS STANDARD IV: SUPPORT OF THE STUDENT LEARNING EXPERIENCE WORKING GROUP CHARGE:

Standard IV addresses the institution’s student support of the student learning experience in promoting student retention, persistence, completion, and success. This Working Group should document the following attributes: That the college possesses clearly-stated, ethical policies and procedures to retain and facilitate student success including: Accurate and comprehensive information regarding expenses, financial aid, scholarships, grants, loans, repayment, and refunds A process by which under-prepared students are identified, placed, and supported in attaining appropriate educational goals. Orientation, advisement, and counseling programs to enhance student retention and success.


Processes designed to enhance the successful achievement of students’ educational goals. Policies and procedures regarding the evaluation and acceptance of transfer credits and credits for experiential learning, prior non-academic learning, competency-based learning, and other alternative learning approaches. Policies and procedures for the safe and secure maintenance and appropriate release of student information and records. Evidence that athletic, student life, and other extracurricular activities are regulated by the same academic, fiscal, and administrative principles and procedures that govern all other programs. Periodic assessment of the effectiveness of programs supporting the student experience, and evidence that results are used to improve student success. Additionally, this Working Group should seek to identify what opportunities—or obstacles—exist that impact our ability to increase our graduation rates and reduce the achievement gap for our population. This working group will gather, review, and analyze relevant documentation as set forth in the Documentation Road Map to determine whether Lehman College meets the requirements of Standard IV. This working group will also examine the extent to which the institution has a capacity to promote innovation and improvement in student learning outcomes. Based on its research, analysis, and findings, this working group will make recommendations for improvement, innovation, and renewal. Guiding Questions: To what extent does Lehman College meet the requirements of Standard IV? To what extent do Lehman College’s policies, practices, and investments provide for improvement, innovation, and renewal in the programs and activities that support the student learning experience? This working group will develop one or two research questions to further guide its work. General Guidance:









CHARGE, RESEARCH PLAN AND QUESTIONS STANDARD V: EDUCATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS ASSESSMENT WORKING GROUP CHARGE: Standard V addresses the following questions: How effective has Lehman been in developing a culture of assessment across the College? To what extent has Lehman committed appropriate resources and staff training to accomplish institutional goals in this area? What methods or approaches are used to assess institutional effectiveness? How has Lehman implemented changes that might be indicated by the outcomes data? How is Lehman using outcomes assessment and program assessment as part of the resource allocation and planning processes? To what extent are students involved in the assessment of institutional effectiveness? To what extent has the college developed processes to measure, assess and manage external environmental factors such as; budget cut, population shifts, and cost-effectiveness and relevance of academic programs? To what extent has the college developed processes to measure and assess student’ achievement and success after graduation? How are these date used for institutional planning? Also, this Working Group will investigate ways in which our culture of assessment promotes intentionality and further, concrete ways we might align our decisions and strategic goals in order to effectively assess them to determine progress. This working group will gather, review, and analyze relevant documentation as set forth in the Documentation Road Map to determine whether Lehman College meets the requirements of Standard V. This working group will also examine the extent to which the institution has a capacity to promote innovation and improvement in student learning outcomes. Based on its research, analysis, and findings, this working group will make recommendations for improvement, innovation, and renewal. Guiding Questions: To what extent does Lehman College meet the requirements of Standard V? To what extent do Lehman College’s policies, practices, and investments provide for improvement, innovation, and renewal in the programs and activities that support the student learning experience? This working group will develop one or two research questions to further guide its work. General Guidance:









CHARGE, RESEARCH PLAN AND QUESTIONS STANDARD VI: PLANNING, RESOURCES, AND INSTITUTIONAL IMPROVEMENT WORKING GROUP CHARGE: Standard VI addresses the following questions: Are Lehman College’s planning processes, resources, and structures sufficient to fulfill its mission and goals? To what extent are the College’s planning processes, resources, and structures aligned with the institution’s mission and goals? To what extent are they aligned with one another? To what extent does the College use assessment results and conclusions in its planning, budgeting, and renewal activities? Are the College’s planning processes, resources, and structures sufficient to permit it to continuously improve its programs and services and to respond effectively to opportunities and challenges? To what extent does Lehman College assess the effectiveness of its planning processes, resources, and structures? Also, this Working Group will seek documentation that planning, resource allocations, and institutional improvement initiatives are aligned and continue to be aligned at every level. The Group will also examine ways in which we can maximize our resources for continuance and sustainability. This working group will gather, review, and analyze relevant documentation as set forth in the Documentation Road Map to determine whether Lehman College meets the requirements of Standard VI. This working group will also examine the extent to which the institution has a capacity to promote innovation and improvement in its planning, resources, and institutional improvement efforts. Based on its research, analysis, and findings, this working group will make recommendations for improvement, innovation, and renewal.


Guiding Questions: To what extent does Lehman College meet the requirements of Standard VI? To what extent do Lehman College’s policies, practices, and investments provide for improvement, innovation, and renewal in the programs and activities that support the student learning experience? This working group will develop one or two research questions to further guide its work. General Guidance:


Please respond briefly to each of the Middle States Commission’s suggestions (prior Self-Study report and Periodic Review report).







CHARGE, RESEARCH PLAN AND QUESTIONS STANDARD VII: GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP, AND ADMINISTRATION WORKING GROUP CHARGE: Standard VII addresses the following questions: To what extent do Lehman’s leadership and governance structures reflect its mission? To what extent do the various stakeholders (students, faculty, staff, administrators, external community groups, etc.) participate in governance? To what extent are existing structures utilized for decision-making and fostering engagement, participation, and accountability? How do our structures compare to similar two-year, public higher education institutions serving diverse student bodies of nontraditional learners? How does the Lehman Foundation Board assist the college in meeting its mission and goals? To what extent are the Board and other entities responsible for fundraising effective in raising resources? In what ways have Lehman’s governance systems changed over the past five years? What has been the impact of those changes? What areas still require improvement? How does the college assess and measure administrative effectiveness within each division?


In what ways and for what reasons have staffing patterns and reporting lines been changed within the past five years? How do these changes reflect the changing needs of the college? How effectively do current administrative structures facilitate learning for a diverse, non-traditional student body? How effectively do they foster the professional development of staff and faculty? How effectively does Lehman ensure productive communication across administrative units? Additionally, this Working Group will investigate whether our model of shared governance as currently constituted works well for Lehman and if not, what models we might consider adopting. This working group will gather, review, and analyze relevant documentation as set forth in the Documentation Road Map to determine whether Lehman College meets the requirements of Standard V. This working group will also examine the extent to which the institution has a capacity to promote innovation and improvement in student learning outcomes. Based on its research, analysis, and findings, this working group will make recommendations for improvement, innovation, and renewal. Guiding Questions: To what extent does Lehman College meet the requirements of Standard VII? To what extent do Lehman College’s policies, practices, and investments provide for improvement, innovation, and renewal in the programs and activities that support the student learning experience? This working group will develop one or two research questions to further guide its work. General Guidance:








b. an appropriate size and with relevant experience to assist the Chief Executive Officer in fulfilling his/her roles and responsibilities;


c. members with credentials and professional experience consistent with the mission of the organization and their functional roles; d. skills, time, assistance, technology, and information systems expertise required to perform their duties; e. regular engagement with faculty and students in advancing the institution’s goals and objectives; f. systematic procedures for evaluating administrative units and for using assessment data to enhance operations;

5. Periodic assessment of the effectiveness of governance, leadership, and administration. DRAFT TIMELINE:

Fall 2016 Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019

Formation of Steering Committee

Formation of Working Groups

Charge Working Groups

Self-Study Institute

MSCHE Annual Conference

Set date for Self-Study Preparation Visit

Working Group inquiry

Templates developed by I.T.

Annotated Outlines are due from the Working Groups

MSCHE Annual Conference

MSCHE Evaluation Team is assembled

Self-Study Co-Chairs complete 2nd Self-Study Draft

Second Draft is submitted to the Team Chair

Evaluation Team Chair makes preliminary visit

Arrangements for Team visit finalized

Compliance Report submitted

Campus MSCHE forum

Self-Study findings inform planning & resource decisions

Implementation plan for recommendations is developed

Winter/Spring 2017 Winter/Spring 2018 Winter/Spring 2019

Initial working group inquiry results to inform Self-Study Design

Selection of the Evaluation Team Chair

First Draft from

Final revisions made to the Self-Study Report

Self-Study Report sent


Develop Documentation Roadmap

Share MSCHE information with campus & leadership

Develop communication plan

Draft/Submit Self-Study Design

Launch website

Self-Study Design Preparation Visit

Working Groups (Winter)

Second Draft from Working Groups (Spring)

Self-Study Co-Chairs compile documents into First Draft of the Self-Study Report

Campus-wide Self-Study Forum

to the Team members

MSCHE Team visit

Institutional Response submitted

Campus Self-Study Forum

Summer 2017 Summer 2018 Summer 2019

Revise Self-Study Design

MSCHE Liaison’s approval of the Design

Documentation for Working Groups placed on website

Steering Committee Retreat

Feedback from Campus Community is incorporated into the Draft Self-Study Report

Steering Committee Retreat

June 28: MSCHE Commission Decision

EDITORIAL STYLE AND FORMAT These guidelines are provided to promote a consistent style across all documents that will be utilized in developing and finalizing the Self-Study Report. Initially all working group documents will be provided to the Self-Study co-chairs in Rich Text Format (*.rtf). The Steering Committee is responsible for the final Self-Study Report. All working groups will write the sections of the Self-Study Report that fall under their charged responsibility (Compliance/Requirements of Affiliation and MSCHE Accreditation Standards). Each working


group should have a primary writer who will prepare a single draft for the entire working group. The primary writer should use the following styles and conventions: SETTINGS TO USE IN MICROSOFT WORD

Style Setting

Font Line Spacing Justification Page Margins Headings, Level 1 Headings, Level 2 Page Numbers Tables Table Content Citations Images File Name File Type

Calibri, 12-point Single-spaced; Before: 0 pt.; After: 0 pt. Left justified Left: 1”; Right: 1”; Top: 1”; Bottom: 0.5” Bold, upper-case letters, left-justified, 12-point font Bold, italics, upper- and lower-case letters, left-justified, 12-point font Bottom of the page, center Numbered and titled (Chapter #-Table #: Title e.g., Table 1-1: Title) Single-spaced Embedded in the text, supporting documents listed in the appendix .jpg format Working Group #-Date e.g., Working Group 1 02.14.2017.doc .doc or.docx format

General Conventions:

• Grammar and punctuation based on The Associated Press (AP) Style • Present tense, active voice • Spell out numbers less than 10 e.g., “three,” and use numerals for numbers of 10 or

higher • No punctuation when using bullets • Place punctuation within quotes (e.g., “.”) • Use one space between sentences and no spaces between em dashes or hypens • Minimize the use of abbreviations • Use periods when abbreviating names of countries and states • Do not use periods when abbreviating colleges and universities e.g., “CUNY” • Apostrophes: For singular formal names ending in “s,” use only an apostrophe. Do not

follow the apostrophe with another “s” e.g., “Jones’ report.” • Use “and” rather than the ampersand/& • When using acronyms, the acronym should be introduced in parentheses following the

first-usage of the full term. All acronyms should be included in a list of acronyms in the appendices.

Reference Guides: Associated Press Style The Style Guide for the City University of New York Communication Plan

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/735/02/

http://www2.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/communications-marketing/services/marketing/style-book/


A useful Self-Study process and report requires broad campus-wide collaboration. A comprehensive plan for communicating with the institution’s constituents can increase the probability that the Self-Study Report can make a valuable contribution to the College’s strategic direction and benefit its major stakeholders. This communications plan is built around the criteria set forth in MSCHE Accreditation Standard I: Mission and Goals, as the Self-Study process should represents a major strategic undertaking. COMMUNICATION PLAN GOALS:

Promote “appropriate collaborative participation by all who facilitate or are otherwise responsible for institutional development and improvement.” Address “external” and “internal…constituencies.” Involve “the governing body.” Ensure that the Self-Study process, activities, and outputs “are publicized and widely known by the institution’s internal stakeholders.”

Source: Adapted from criteria from MSCHE Standard I: Mission and Goals TARGET AUDIENCES:

Activity/ Audience

Leadership/ Governance

Faculty/ Staff

Students

Alumni

MSCHE

2 Convocations

X X X

3 Co-Chair Updates

X

LehmanToday X X X X

Self-Study Website

X

X

X

X

X

Self-Study Design

X

X

X

X

X

Self-Study Report (1st Draft) & Feedback

X

X

X

Self-Study Report (2nd Draft) & Feedback

X

X

X

X

Self-Study submitted to Team

X


Chair/Team Chair visit

Self-Study submitted to MSCHE

X

TARGET AUDIENCES, CONTINUED:

Activity/ Audience

Leadership/ Governance

Faculty/ Staff

Students

Alumni

MSCHE

Campus Community prepared for Evaluation Team Visit

X X X X

MSCHE Evaluation Team Visit

X X X X X

COMMUNICATION PLAN:

Timing Communication

September 2016

Middle States re-accreditation announced at the Fall 2016 Convocation by President José Luis Cruz

Fall 2016 President Cruz, President’s Cabinet, Dean’s Council and the Senate are updated by the Steering Committee Co-Chair(s)

Spring 2017 A detailed article concerning the Self-Study process is published in LehmanToday. Lehman College’s Self-Study website is created and made public to the entire campus community. Alumni are informed of the Self-Study process in a mailing or electronic communication and provided with a link to Lehman College’s Self-Study website. Submit Self-Study Design to MSCHE; Host the Self-Study Design preparation visit. President Cruz, President’s Cabinet, Dean’s Council and the Senate are updated by the Steering Committee Co-Chair(s)

Fall 2017 President Cruz, President’s Cabinet, Dean’s Council and the Senate are updated by the Steering Committee Co-Chair(s)

Spring 2018 The first draft of the Self-Study Report is shared with the campus community, College leadership, and Senate.


Feedback is obtained from the campus community, College leadership, and Senate.

Fall 2018 The second draft of the Self-Study Report is shared with the campus community, College leadership, and Senate. Feedback is obtained from the campus community, College leadership, and Senate. The Self-Study Report is submitted to the Team Chair. The Team Chair visits Lehman College.

Spring 2019 Self-Study Report is submitted to MSCHE. The campus community is informed of the MSCHE Team Visit, provided with information for making the visit productive, and apprised of their roles.

Fall 2019 Lehman College’s faculty, staff, administrators, and students are informed of the MSCHE Outcome at the Fall 2019 Convocation; Guidance for usage of the Self-Study Report and MSCHE findings is provided at the Fall 2019 Convocation.

PROFILE OF THE EVALUATION TEAM Lehman College requests that the chairperson and evaluation team members consist of individuals with an understanding of and experience in institutions of similar size and type, student population, and similar goals for faculty and research. Specifically, we request that the team should include:

a. Members who have served at minority-serving public institutions that are part of a state system;

b. Members who have keen understanding of demands of the urban environment and commuter students;

c. Members who have a strong understanding of the needs of transfer students

DOCUMENTATION ROADMAP:

STANDARD I: Mission and Goals

The institution’s mission defines its purpose within the context of higher education, the students it serves, and what it intends to accomplish. The institution’s stated goals are clearly linked to its mission and specify how the institution fulfills its mission.


An accredited institution possesses and demonstrates the following attributes or activities:

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1. Clearly defined mission and goals that:

Lehman College Mission Statement

http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/about/mission.php

a. Are developed through appropriate collaborative participation by all who facilitate or are otherwise responsible for institutional development and improvement;

2009 Self-Study Report 2014 Periodic Review Report Advancing the Vision (Final Report)

http://www.lehman.edu/research/assessment/documents/lehman-self-study_000.pdf http://www.lehman.edu/provost/accreditation.php http://www.lehman.edu/program-prioritization/ (LehmanConnect)

b. Address external as well as internal contexts and constituents;

Alumni Surveys Employer Surveys

Office of Alumni Relations Office of Career Services


http://www.lehman.edu/research/assessment/documents/lehman-self-study_000.pdf


http://www.lehman.edu/provost/accreditation.php

http://www.lehman.edu/program-prioritization/

c. Are approved and supported by the governing body;

Senate Minutes http://www.lehman.edu/college-senate/minutes.php

d. Guide faculty, administration, staff, and governing structures in making decisions related to planning, resource allocation, program and curricular development, and the definition of institutional and educational outcomes;

Lehman College Mission, Vision, and Values Statements President’s Cabinet Minutes

http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/about/mission.php Office of the President

STANDARD I: Mission and Goals, continued




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e. Include support of scholarly inquiry and creative activity, at levels and of the type

Scholarship Information and Reports

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

http://www.lehman.edu/college-senate/minutes.php


appropriate to the institution

Scholarship Information and Reports Strategic Plan Strategic Plan for STEM

Lehman College Fact Book (Section 8): http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/fact-book.php#section8 http://www.lehman.edu/provost/documents/achieving-the-vision.pdf http://www.lehman.edu/science-building/documents/stem-strategic-plan.pdf

f. Are publicized and widely known by the institution’s internal stakeholders

President’s Letters and Reports Lehman Today e-Newsletter

http://www.lehman.edu/president/letters-reports.php http://wp.lehman.edu/lehman-today/

g. Are periodically evaluated

Action plans related to the Strategic Plan Assessment Plans and Results CUNY Performance Management Process (PMP) and Reports (PMR)

Office of the President Office of Assessment and Planning Office of the President




An accredited institution possesses and demonstrates

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http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/fact-book.php#section8

http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/fact-book.php#section8

http://www.lehman.edu/provost/documents/achieving-the-vision.pdf


http://www.lehman.edu/science-building/documents/stem-strategic-plan.pdf

http://www.lehman.edu/science-building/documents/stem-strategic-plan.pdf

http://www.lehman.edu/president/letters-reports.php

http://wp.lehman.edu/lehman-today/

the following attributes or activities:

2. Institutional goals that are realistic, appropriate to higher education, and consistent with mission;

Strategic Plan CUNY Performance Management Process (PMP) and Reports (PMR) Undergraduate Admissions Requirements Graduate Admissions Standards Tenure and Promotion Guidelines Prioritization Process Report

http://www.lehman.edu/provost/documents/achieving-the-vision.pdf Office of the President http://www.lehman.edu/admissions/requirements.php http://www.lehman.edu/graduate-bulletin/4783.htm http://www.lehman.edu/provost/tenure-promotion.php Office of the Provost

3. Goals that focus on student learning and related outcomes and on institutional improvement; are supported by administrative, educational, and student support programs and services; and are consistent with institutional mission:

Assessment goals, outcomes, and curriculum maps Program Reviews/Program Accreditation

http://www.lehman.edu/research/assessment/department-plans.php Department of Education (NCATE, CACREP; Dietetics, Foods, and Nutrition (ACEND); Nursing (CCNE); Social Work (CSWE); Chemistry (ACS); Speech Language Pathology (ASLHA)—Deans’ Offices http://www.lehman.edu/undergraduate-bulletin/collegeaccreditationandaffiliations.htm http://www.lehman.edu/graduate-bulletin/4715.htm



http://www.lehman.edu/admissions/requirements.php

http://www.lehman.edu/graduate-bulletin/4783.htm

http://www.lehman.edu/provost/tenure-promotion.php

http://www.lehman.edu/research/assessment/department-plans.php


http://www.lehman.edu/undergraduate-bulletin/collegeaccreditationandaffiliations.htm

http://www.lehman.edu/undergraduate-bulletin/collegeaccreditationandaffiliations.htm







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4. Periodic assessment of mission and goals to ensure that they are relevant and achievable.

Action plans related to the Strategic Plan President’s Cabinet Minutes CUNY Performance Management Process (PMP) and Reports (PMR) 2014 Periodic Review Report Program Reviews/Program Accreditation Prioritization Process Report Annual Reports from Departments and Schools

Office of the President Office of the President Office of the President Office of the Provost Deans’ Offices Office of the Provost Deans’ Offices

STANDARD II: Ethics and Integrity

Ethics and integrity are central, indispensable, and defining hallmarks of effective higher education institutions. In all activities, whether internal or external, an institution must be faithful to its mission, honor its contracts and commitments, adhere to its policies, and represent itself truthfully.



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1. A commitment to academic freedom, intellectual freedom, freedom of expression, and respect for intellectual property rights.

Faculty Handbook, Academic Freedom 2014 Faculty Survey on Academic Freedom Senate Committee on Academic Freedom Faculty Handbook, Academic Integrity Policy Researcher’s Manual

http://www.lehman.edu/provost/academic-personnel.php http://www.lehman.edu/college-senate/documents/AcademicFreedomAFSurvey_SenateReport_Updated2-13-15_000.pdf http://www.lehman.edu/academic-freedom/committee.php http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/provost/documents/academic-integrity-policy.pdf http://www.lehman.edu/orsp/researchers-manual.php

http://www.lehman.edu/provost/academic-personnel.php

http://www.lehman.edu/college-senate/documents/AcademicFreedomAFSurvey_SenateReport_Updated2-13-15_000.pdf



http://www.lehman.edu/academic-freedom/committee.php

http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/provost/documents/academic-integrity-policy.pdf

http://www.lehman.edu/orsp/researchers-manual.php

CUNY Intellectual Property Policy Lehman College’s Policies, Rules and Regulations on Campus Conduct

https://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/la/intellectual_property_9.20.11.pdf http://www.lehman.edu/academics/policies.php

STANDARD II: Ethics and Integrity, continued




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1. A commitment to academic freedom, intellectual freedom, freedom of expression, and respect for

Student Policies CUNY Bylaws: Students’ Rights

http://www.lehman.edu/academics/policies.php http://www.lehman.edu/lehman/public-safety/documents/students-rights.pdf and http://www1.cuny.edu/sites/title-ix/campus-websites/student-sexual-misconduct-complaints-bill-of-rights/

https://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/la/intellectual_property_9.20.11.pdf

https://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/la/intellectual_property_9.20.11.pdf

http://www.lehman.edu/academics/policies.php


http://www.lehman.edu/lehman/public-safety/documents/students-rights.pdf

http://www1.cuny.edu/sites/title-ix/campus-websites/student-sexual-misconduct-complaints-bill-of-rights/


intellectual property rights.

2. A climate that fosters respect among students, faculty, staff, and administration from a range of diverse backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives.

Lehman College Policies, CUNY Policy on Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Lehman College Policies, Rules and Regulations on Campus Conduct Lehman College Policies, CUNY Policy on Sexual Misconduct

http://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/la/Policy-on-Equal-Opportunity-and-Non-Discrimination-December42014with-procedures.pdf http://www.lehman.edu/lehman/about/policies_pdf/RulesonCampusConduct.pdf http://www1.cuny.edu/sites/title-ix/campus-websites/student-sexual-misconduct-complaints-bill-of-rights/






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http://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/la/Policy-on-Equal-Opportunity-and-Non-Discrimination-December42014with-procedures.pdf

http://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/la/Policy-on-Equal-Opportunity-and-Non-Discrimination-December42014with-procedures.pdf

http://www.lehman.edu/lehman/about/policies_pdf/RulesonCampusConduct.pdf

http://www.lehman.edu/lehman/about/policies_pdf/RulesonCampusConduct.pdf



2. A climate that fosters respect among students, faculty, staff, and administration from a range of diverse backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives.

Lehman College Policies, Statement on Hazing & Student Agreement Lehman College Policies, Religious Beliefs and Attendance Student Handbook CUNY Bylaws: Students’ Rights CUNY Student Complaint Procedures Strategic Plan for Faculty Diversity

http://www.lehman.edu/academics/policies.php See: Statement on Hazing & Student Agreement under “Other Policies” http://www.lehman.edu/academics/policies.php See: Religious Beliefs and Attendance under “Other Policies” http://lehman.edu/student-affairs/documents/student-handbook-01.pdf http://www.lehman.edu/lehman/public-safety/documents/students-right-to-know.pdf http://www.lehman.edu/special-counsel/ Click on: “Procedures for Handling Student Complaints” http://lehman.edu/careers-at-lehman/documents/strategic-faculty-diversity.pdf





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http://lehman.edu/student-affairs/documents/student-handbook-01.pdf

http://lehman.edu/student-affairs/documents/student-handbook-01.pdf

http://www.lehman.edu/lehman/public-safety/documents/students-right-to-know.pdf


http://www.lehman.edu/special-counsel/

http://lehman.edu/careers-at-lehman/documents/strategic-faculty-diversity.pdf

http://lehman.edu/careers-at-lehman/documents/strategic-faculty-diversity.pdf



3. A grievance policy that is documented and disseminated to address complaints or grievances raised by students, faculty, or staff. The institution’s policies and procedures are fair and impartial, and assure that grievances are addressed promptly, appropriately, and equitably.

Grievance Policy and Procedures Grievance Process for PSC-CUNY CUNY Bylaws: Students’ Rights CUNY Student Complaint Procedures Student Handbook: Grade Appeal, Ombudsman, Student Disciplinary Procedures 2010-17 PSC-CUNY Contract,

NEEDS TO BE POSTED ON THE LEHMAN COLLEGE POLICIES WEB PAGE: http://www.lehman.edu/academics/policies.php http://www.psc-cuny.org/rights/grievance-process and http://www.psc-cuny.org/contract/Article-20-complaint-grievance-and-arbitration-procedure http://www.lehman.edu/lehman/public-safety/documents/students-right-to-know.pdf http://www.lehman.edu/special-counsel/ Click on: “Procedures for Handling Student Complaints” http://www.lehman.edu/student-affairs/documents/student-handbook-01.pdf http://psc-cuny.org/contract/


http://www.psc-cuny.org/rights/grievance-process

http://www.psc-cuny.org/contract/Article-20-complaint-grievance-and-arbitration-procedure

http://www.psc-cuny.org/contract/Article-20-complaint-grievance-and-arbitration-procedure



http://www.lehman.edu/special-counsel/

http://www.lehman.edu/student-affairs/documents/student-handbook-01.pdf

http://www.lehman.edu/student-affairs/documents/student-handbook-01.pdf

http://psc-cuny.org/contract/





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4. The avoidance of conflict of interest or the appearance of such conflict in all activities and among all constituents.

CUNY Policy on Multiple Positions CUNY Conflict of Interest Policies Disclosure Forms, New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics Financial Disclosure Statement

http://policy.cuny.edu/manual_of_general_policy/article_v/policy_5.14 and http://www2.cuny.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/page-assets/about/administration/offices/hr/hr-professionals/NTIS-Multiple-Position-Form-5-26-16.pdf and http://www.lehman.edu/special-counsel/documents/13.HEO-CLTMultiplePositionPolicy.pdf http://www.cuny.edu/research/compliance/conflictofinterestpolicy.html http://www.jcope.ny.gov/stateemployee.html

http://policy.cuny.edu/manual_of_general_policy/article_v/policy_5.14

http://www2.cuny.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/page-assets/about/administration/offices/hr/hr-professionals/NTIS-Multiple-Position-Form-5-26-16.pdf



http://www.lehman.edu/special-counsel/documents/13.HEO-CLTMultiplePositionPolicy.pdf

http://www.lehman.edu/special-counsel/documents/13.HEO-CLTMultiplePositionPolicy.pdf

http://www.cuny.edu/research/compliance/conflictofinterestpolicy.html

http://www.jcope.ny.gov/stateemployee.html





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5. Fair and impartial practices in hiring, evaluation, promotion, discipline, and separation of employees

CUNY Academic Personnel Practice 2002-07 PSC-CUNY Contract 2010-17 PSC-CUNY Contract Blue & White Collar Labor Contracts Search Guidelines Diversity Office Side Agreements

http://policy.cuny.edu/manual_of_general_policy/article_v/policy_5.01/pdf http://portal.cuny.edu/cms/id/cuny/documents/informationpage/2002-2007_PSC_CUNY_Contract.pdf http://psc-cuny.org/contract http://www2.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/labor-relations/labor-contracts/ NEED TO UPLOAD BOOKLET TO BE FURTHER RESEARCHED

http://policy.cuny.edu/manual_of_general_policy/article_v/policy_5.01/pdf

http://portal.cuny.edu/cms/id/cuny/documents/informationpage/2002-2007_PSC_CUNY_Contract.pdf


http://psc-cuny.org/contract

http://www2.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/labor-relations/labor-contracts/

http://www2.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/labor-relations/labor-contracts/





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6. Honesty and truthfulness in public relations announcements, advertisements, recruiting and admissions materials and practices, as well as in internal communications

Annual Institutional Profile Faculty Handbook Undergraduate Bulletin Graduate Bulletin Annual Crime Statistics

Lehman College Fact Book: http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/fact-book.php http://www.lehman.edu/provost/faculty-handbook.php http://www.lehman.edu/undergraduate-bulletin/ http://www.lehman.edu/academics/graduate-bulletin.php http://www.lehman.edu/lehman/public-safety/jeanne-clery-crime-stats.php




http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/fact-book.php


http://www.lehman.edu/provost/faculty-handbook.php

http://www.lehman.edu/undergraduate-bulletin/

http://www.lehman.edu/academics/graduate-bulletin.php

http://www.lehman.edu/lehman/public-safety/jeanne-clery-crime-stats.php

http://www.lehman.edu/lehman/public-safety/jeanne-clery-crime-stats.php



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7. As appropriate to mission, services or programs in place: a. To promote

affordability and accessibility and

b. To enable students to understand funding sources and options, value received for cost, and methods to make informed decisions about incurring debt

General Institutional Information Webpage Student Financial Assistance Webpage CUNY to eliminate application fees for 37,000 students Financial Aid Student Financial Assistance Web Page

http://www.lehman.edu/students/consumer-information/general-institutional-information.php See: “Tuition & Fees” http://www.lehman.edu/students/consumer-information/student-financial-assistance.php See: “Student Loans” http://www.theknightnews.com/2016/10/19/cuny-to-eliminate-application-fees-for-37500-students/ http://www.lehman.edu/students/consumer-information/general-institutional-information.php and http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/documents/F15.S8.FA.pdf and http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/fact-book.php and http://www.lehman.edu/students/consumer-information/student-financial-assistance.php


http://www.lehman.edu/students/consumer-information/general-institutional-information.php


http://www.lehman.edu/students/consumer-information/student-financial-assistance.php


http://www.theknightnews.com/2016/10/19/cuny-to-eliminate-application-fees-for-37500-students/

http://www.theknightnews.com/2016/10/19/cuny-to-eliminate-application-fees-for-37500-students/



http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/documents/F15.S8.FA.pdf

http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/documents/F15.S8.FA.pdf









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8. Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and Commission reporting policies, regulations, and requirements to include reporting including: a. The full disclosure of

information on institution-wide assessments, graduation, retention, certification, and licensure or licensing board pass rates

b. The institution’s compliance with the Commission’s Requirements of Affiliation

Lehman College Fact Book CUNY Performance Management Process (PMP) and Reports (PMR) Lehman College Website Faculty Handbook Undergraduate Bulletin Graduate Bulletin

http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/fact-book.php Office of the President http://www.lehman.edu/ http://www.lehman.edu/provost/faculty-handbook.php http://www.lehman.edu/undergraduate-bulletin/



http://www.lehman.edu/








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8. Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and Commission reporting policies, regulations, and requirements to include reporting including:

b. The

institution’s compliance with the Commission’s

Lehman College’s Policies 2002-07 PSC-CUNY Contract

http://www.lehman.edu/academics/policies.php http://portal.cuny.edu/cms/id/cuny/documents/informationpage/2002-2007_PSC_CUNY_Contract.pdf Relevant offices






Requirements of Affiliation

c. Substantive

changes affecting institutional mission, goals, programs, operations, sites, and other material issues which must be disclosed in a timely and accurate fashion

Periodic communications from the President, Provost, Vice Presidents, or heads of relevant units See 8b






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8. Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and Commission reporting policies, regulations, and requirements to include reporting including: d. The institution’s

compliance with the Commission’s policies.

See 8b

9. Periodic assessment of ethics and integrity as evidenced in institutional policies, processes, practices, and the manner in which these are implemented.

Lehman College’s Policies


STANDARD III: Design and Delivery of the Student Learning Experience

An institution provides students with learning experiences that are characterized by rigor and coherence at all program, certificate, and degree levels, regardless of instructional modality. All learning experiences, regardless of modality, program pace/schedule, level, and setting are consistent with higher education expectations.


Standard III: Design and Delivery of the Student Learning Experience


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1. Certificate, undergraduate, graduate, and/or professional programs leading to a degree or other recognized higher education credential, of a length appropriate to the objectives of the degree or other credential, designed to foster a coherent student learning experience and to promote synthesis of learning

Accreditation Graduate Bulletin: Academic Programs and Courses Undergraduate Bulletin Undergraduate Bulletin: Degree Requirements General Education Courses for Undergraduates Continuing Education Course Catalog New Program Proposals Academic Affairs Reports

http://www.lehman.edu/provost/accreditation.php http://www.lehman.edu/graduate-bulletin/4893.htm http://www.lehman.edu/undergraduate-bulletin/ Click on “Schedule of Classes” under “Quick Links” and then select “Lehman College” http://www.lehman.edu/undergraduate-bulletin/degreerequirements_0.htm http://www.lehman.edu/undergraduate-bulletin/2013cunygeneraleducationprogrampathwaysrequiredcourses.htm https://issuu.com/lehmancollegeconted/docs/scps-catalog Office of the Provost Office of the Provost and Deans’ Offices Department Chairs and Deans’ Offices




http://www.lehman.edu/undergraduate-bulletin/degreerequirements_0.htm


http://www.lehman.edu/undergraduate-bulletin/2013cunygeneraleducationprogrampathwaysrequiredcourses.htm


https://issuu.com/lehmancollegeconted/docs/scps-catalog

Course Syllabi

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2. Student learning experiences that are designed, delivered, and assessed by faculty (full-time or part-time) and/or other appropriate professionals who are: a. Rigorous and effective

in teaching assessment of student learning, scholarly inquiry, and service, as appropriate to the institution’s mission, goals, and policies;

Lehman College Mission Statement Strategic Plan Faculty Handbook Graduate Bulletin: Faculty and Administration

http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/about/mission.php http://www.lehman.edu/provost/documents/achieving-the-vision.pdf http://www.lehman.edu/provost/faculty-handbook.php http://www.lehman.edu/graduate-bulletin/4890.htm






Undergraduate Bulletin: Faculty Student Evaluation Reports

http://www.lehman.edu/undergraduate-bulletin/faculty.htm Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Programs






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2. Student learning experiences that are designed, delivered, and assessed by faculty (full-time or part-time) and/or other appropriate professionals who are: b. Qualified for the

positions they hold and work they do;

Faculty Handbook Graduate Bulletin: Faculty and Administration Undergraduate Bulletin: Faculty

http://www.lehman.edu/provost/faculty-handbook.php http://www.lehman.edu/graduate-bulletin/4890.htm http://www.lehman.edu/undergraduate-bulletin/faculty.htm

http://www.lehman.edu/undergraduate-bulletin/faculty.htm






Faculty Research Reports Grant Funding (applications and documents)

Deans’ Offices Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

c. Sufficient in number. Number of Faculty Lehman College Fact Book: http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/documents/section7_Faculty-and-Staff_000.pdf






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c. Sufficient in number. Enrollment Data Class Size Trends Comparison to Benchmark Institutions

Lehman College Fact Book: http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/documents/section3_enrollment_001.pdf Office of the Registrar Benchmark institution website and Office of Institutional Research

http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/documents/section7_Faculty-and-Staff_000.pdf


http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/documents/section3_enrollment_001.pdf

http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/documents/section3_enrollment_001.pdf

Costs

Delaware Cost Study (Office of Institutional Research)

d. Provided with and utilize sufficient opportunities, resources, and support for professional growth and innovation

% of College Budget allocated for Professional Development Faculty Development Workshops Lehman Teaching & Learning Commons

Office of the Vice President of Finance and Administration Office of the Provost and Deans’ Offices http://lehman.edu/teaching-learning-commons/ NOTE: Closed down during Spring 2016





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e. Reviewed regularly and equitably

Faculty Evaluations Description and Criteria

http://www.lehman.edu/provost/evaluations.php

http://lehman.edu/teaching-learning-commons/

http://www.lehman.edu/provost/evaluations.php

based on written, disseminated, clear, and fair criteria, expectations, policies and procedures;

Annual Faculty Evaluation Form

http://www.lehman.edu/provost/documents/annual-faculty-evaluation-form.pdf

3. Academic programs of study that are clearly and accurately described in official publications of the institution in a way that students are able to understand and follow degree and program requirements and expected time to completion;

Graduate Bulletin: Academic Programs and Courses Undergraduate Bulletin Undergraduate Bulletin: Degree Requirements General Education Courses for Undergraduates Continuing Education Course Catalog

http://www.lehman.edu/graduate-bulletin/4893.htm http://www.lehman.edu/undergraduate-bulletin/ Click on “Schedule of Classes” under “Quick Links” and then select “Lehman College” http://www.lehman.edu/undergraduate-bulletin/degreerequirements_0.htm http://www.lehman.edu/undergraduate-bulletin/2013cunygeneraleducationprogrampathwaysrequiredcourses.htm https://issuu.com/lehmancollegeconted/docs/scps-catalog











https://issuu.com/lehmancollegeconted/docs/scps-catalog



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3. Academic programs of study that are clearly and accurately described in official publications of the institution in a way that students are able to understand and follow degree and program requirements and expected time to completion;

Graduation Reports and Rates Time to Degree Data Academic Advising Materials

Lehman College Fact Book (http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/fact-book.php) and Office of Institutional Research Office of Institutional Research Office of Academic Standards and Evaluation and Departmental Advisors

4. Sufficient learning opportunities and resources to support both the institution’s programs of study and students’ academic progress;

Available internships Internships Resources Community Engagement Opportunities Field and Lab Work

Office of Career Services http://www.lehman.edu/career-services//internship-resources.php Office of Community Engagement and New Student Programs: http://www.lehman.edu/student-affairs/community-engagement/ Deans’ Offices


http://www.lehman.edu/career-services/internship-resources.php

http://www.lehman.edu/career-services/internship-resources.php

http://www.lehman.edu/student-affairs/community-engagement/

http://www.lehman.edu/student-affairs/community-engagement/





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5. At institutions that offer undergraduate education: A general education program, free standing or integrated into academic disciplines, that: a. Offers a

sufficient scope to draw students into

Strategic Plan Undergraduate Bulletin Undergraduate Bulletin: Degree Requirements

http://www.lehman.edu/provost/documents/achieving-the-vision.pdf http://www.lehman.edu/undergraduate-bulletin/ Click on “Schedule of Classes” under “Quick Links” and then select “Lehman College” http://www.lehman.edu/undergraduate-bulletin/degreerequirements_0.htm http://www.lehman.edu/undergraduate-bulletin/2013cunygeneraleducationprogrampathwaysrequiredcourses.htm







new areas of intellectual experience, expanding their cultural and global awareness and cultural sensitivity, and preparing them to make well-reasoned judgments outside as well as within their academic field;

General Education Courses for Undergraduates





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b. Offers a curriculum designed so that students acquire and demonstrate essential skills including at least oral and written communication, scientific and quantitative reasoning, critical analysis and reasoning, technological competency, and information literacy. Consistent with mission, the general education program also includes the

Strategic Plan Undergraduate Bulletin Undergraduate Bulletin: Degree Requirements General Education Courses for Undergraduates Course Syllabi

http://www.lehman.edu/provost/documents/achieving-the-vision.pdf http://www.lehman.edu/undergraduate-bulletin/ Click on “Schedule of Classes” under “Quick Links” and then select “Lehman College” http://www.lehman.edu/undergraduate-bulletin/degreerequirements_0.htm http://www.lehman.edu/undergraduate-bulletin/2013cunygeneraleducationprogrampathwaysrequiredcourses.htm Department Chairs and Deans’ Offices








study of values, ethics, and diverse perspectives;





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c. In non-U.S. institutions that do not include general education, provides evidence that students can demonstrate general education skills;

Not Applicable

6. In institutions that offer graduate and professional

Graduate Admission Requirements



education, opportunities for the development of research, scholarship, and independent thinking, provided by faculty and/or other professionals with credentials appropriate to graduate-level curricula;

Faculty Credentials Graduate Enrollment Data

http://www.lehman.edu/graduate-bulletin/4888.htm Lehman College Fact Book (http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/fact-book.php) and Office of Institutional Research





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7. Adequate and appropriate institutional review and approval on any student learning

Not Applicable



opportunities designed, delivered, or assessed by third party providers;

8. Periodic assessment of the programs providing student learning opportunities.

Accreditation Alumni Surveys Employer Surveys and Feedback Academic Program Reviews Assessment Data Prioritization Process Report

http://www.lehman.edu/provost/accreditation.php Office of Alumni Relations Office of Alumni Relations and Office of Career Services Office of the Provost and Deans’ Offices Office of Assessment and Planning Office of the Provost

STANDARD IV: Support of the Student Experience

Across all educational experiences, settings, levels, and instructional modalities, the institution recruits and admits students whose interests, abilities, experiences, and goals are congruent with its mission and educational offerings. The institution commits to student retention, persistence, completion, and success through a coherent and effective support system sustained by qualified professionals, which enhances the quality of the learning environment, contributes to the educational experience, and fosters student success.

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1. Clearly stated, ethical policies and processes to admit, retain, and facilitate the success of students whose interests, abilities, experiences, and goals provide a reasonable expectation for success and are compatible with the institutional mission, including: a. Accurate and

comprehensive information, regarding expenses, financial aid, scholarships, grants, loans, repayment, and refunds;

Federal Student Aid Website Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Website Financial Aid Webpage Financial Aid Filing Guide

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/ https://fafsa.ed.gov/ http://www.lehman.edu/financial-aid/index.php http://www.lehman.edu/financial-aid/documents/2016-17ApplicationFilingGuide02232016.pdf

STANDARD IV: Support of the Student Experience, continued


https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/

https://fafsa.ed.gov/

http://www.lehman.edu/financial-aid/index.php

http://www.lehman.edu/financial-aid/documents/2016-17ApplicationFilingGuide02232016.pdf

http://www.lehman.edu/financial-aid/documents/2016-17ApplicationFilingGuide02232016.pdf



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a. Accurate and comprehensive information, regarding expenses, financial aid, scholarships, grants, loans, repayment, and refunds;

Financial Aid Links (including information on Tuition/Fees, Refunds and Payment Options; Net Price Calculator; Student Jobs, and Scholarships) Tuition and Fees Undergraduate Admissions Graduate Admissions

http://www.lehman.edu/financial-aid/index.php http://www.lehman.edu/administration/business-office/bursar-office/tuition-and-fees.php http://www.lehman.edu/admissions/ http://www.lehman.edu/admissions/graduate.php

b. A process by which students who are not adequately prepared for the study at the level for which they have been admitted are identified, placed, and supported in

SEEK Program Webpage NCAA Division III Manual Academic Advising Reports and Data

http://www.lehman.edu/students/seek/what-is-seek.php http://www.ncaapublications.com/productdownloads/D316.pdf Office of Academic Standards and Evaluation

http://www.lehman.edu/financial-aid/index.php

http://www.lehman.edu/administration/business-office/bursar-office/tuition-and-fees.php

http://www.lehman.edu/administration/business-office/bursar-office/tuition-and-fees.php

http://www.lehman.edu/admissions/

http://www.lehman.edu/admissions/graduate.php

http://www.lehman.edu/students/seek/what-is-seek.php

http://www.ncaapublications.com/productdownloads/D316.pdf

attaining appropriate educational goals;





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c. Orientation, advisement, and counseling programs to enhance retention and guide students throughout their educational experience;

Freshman Year Initiative Sophomore Year Initiative New Student Orientation Virtual Transfer Center Academic Advising

http://www.lehman.edu/undergraduate-bulletin/freshmanyearinitiative.htm http://www.lehman.edu/sophomore-year-initiative/ http://www.lehman.edu/student-affairs/orientation-enrollment.php http://www.lehman.edu/virtual-transfer-center/index.php

http://www.lehman.edu/undergraduate-bulletin/freshmanyearinitiative.htm

http://www.lehman.edu/undergraduate-bulletin/freshmanyearinitiative.htm

http://www.lehman.edu/sophomore-year-initiative/

http://www.lehman.edu/student-affairs/orientation-enrollment.php

http://www.lehman.edu/student-affairs/orientation-enrollment.php

http://www.lehman.edu/virtual-transfer-center/index.php

Counseling Services DegreeWorks Instructional Support Services Program/Tutoring Retention/Graduation Data

http://www.lehman.edu/virtual-transfer-center/advisement.php, Office of Academic Standards and Evaluation, and Departmental Advisors http://www.lehman.edu/counseling-center/index.php http://www.lehman.edu/registrar/degreeworks.php http://www.lehman.edu/academics/instructional-support-services/index.php Lehman College Fact Book: http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/documents/section6_students_performance_001.pdf and Office of Institutional Research





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d. Processes designed to enhance the successful

Academic Advising

http://www.lehman.edu/virtual-transfer-center/advisement.php, Office of Academic Standards and Evaluation, and Departmental Advisors

http://www.lehman.edu/virtual-transfer-center/advisement.php

http://www.lehman.edu/counseling-center/index.php

http://www.lehman.edu/registrar/degreeworks.php

http://www.lehman.edu/academics/instructional-support-services/index.php

http://www.lehman.edu/academics/instructional-support-services/index.php

http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/documents/section6_students_performance_001.pdf

http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/documents/section6_students_performance_001.pdf



achievement of students’ educational goals including certificate and degree completion, transfer to other institutions, and post-completion placement.

Counseling Services Office of Career Services Office of the Registrar

http://www.lehman.edu/counseling-center/index.php http://www.lehman.edu/career-services/index.php http://www.lehman.edu/registrar/

2. Policies and procedures regarding evaluation and acceptance of transfer credits, and credits awarded through experiential learning, prior non-academic learning, competency-based assessment, and other alternative learning approaches;

Virtual Transfer Center Major Articulation Agreements List of Articulation Agreements

http://www.lehman.edu/virtual-transfer-center/index.php http://www.lehman.edu/special-academic-sessions/transfer-to-lehman/index.php http://www.lehman.edu/virtual-transfer-center/articulation-agreements.php



http://www.lehman.edu/counseling-center/index.php

http://www.lehman.edu/career-services/index.php

http://www.lehman.edu/registrar/

http://www.lehman.edu/virtual-transfer-center/index.php

http://www.lehman.edu/special-academic-sessions/transfer-to-lehman/index.php

http://www.lehman.edu/special-academic-sessions/transfer-to-lehman/index.php

http://www.lehman.edu/virtual-transfer-center/articulation-agreements.php

http://www.lehman.edu/virtual-transfer-center/articulation-agreements.php



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3. Policies and procedures for the safe and secure maintenance and appropriate release of student information and records;

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) FERPA regulations and information FERPA Release Form Student Records Policy

https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/USCODE-2011-title20/pdf/USCODE-2011-title20-chap31-subchapIII-part4-sec1232g.pdf Office of the Registrar: http://www.lehman.edu/registrar/ferpa.php http://www.lehman.edu/registrar/documents/ferpa-registrar-form.pdf Student Handbook (Part I): http://www.lehman.edu/lehman/student-affairs/docs/student-handbook.pdf, pp.31-33.

4. If offered, athletic, student life, and other extracurricular activities that are regulated by the same academic, fiscal, and administrative principles and procedures that

NCAA Division III Manual Athletic Program Records Graduate Bulletin Undergraduate Bulletin

http://www.ncaapublications.com/productdownloads/D316.pdf Office of Athletics/APEX http://www.lehman.edu/graduate-bulletin/4844.htm http://www.lehman.edu/undergraduate-bulletin/intercollegiateathletics.htm

https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/USCODE-2011-title20/pdf/USCODE-2011-title20-chap31-subchapIII-part4-sec1232g.pdf



http://www.lehman.edu/registrar/ferpa.php

http://www.lehman.edu/registrar/documents/ferpa-registrar-form.pdf

http://www.lehman.edu/registrar/documents/ferpa-registrar-form.pdf

http://www.lehman.edu/lehman/student-affairs/docs/student-handbook.pdf

http://www.lehman.edu/lehman/student-affairs/docs/student-handbook.pdf

http://www.ncaapublications.com/productdownloads/D316.pdf


http://www.lehman.edu/undergraduate-bulletin/intercollegiateathletics.htm

http://www.lehman.edu/undergraduate-bulletin/intercollegiateathletics.htm

govern all other programs;





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5. If applicable, adequate and appropriate institutional review and approval of student support services, designed, delivered, or assessed by third-party providers;

Not Applicable

6. Periodic assessment of the effectiveness

Assessment Plans and Reports

Office of Assessment and Planning

of programs supporting the student experience

Reports to MSCHE Campus Life Reports

2009 Self Study Report (http://www.lehman.edu/research/assessment/documents/lehman-self-study_000.pdf) and 2014 Periodic Review Report Division of Student Affairs

STANDARD V: Educational Effectiveness Assessment

Assessment of student learning demonstrates that the institution’s students have accomplished educational goals consistent with their programs of study, degree level, the institution’s mission, and appropriate expectations for institutions of higher education.



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1. Clearly stated student learning outcomes, at the institution and degree/program levels, which are interrelated with one another, with relevant educational experiences, and with the institution’s mission;

Lehman College Mission Statement Strategic Plan Annual Reports from Departments, Programs, and Schools Reports to MSCHE

http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/about/mission.php http://www.lehman.edu/provost/documents/achieving-the-vision.pdf Office of the Provost and Deans’ Offices 2009 Self Study Report (http://www.lehman.edu/research/assessment/documents/lehman-self-study_000.pdf) and 2014 Periodic Review Report








Program Accreditation Reports Prioritization Process Report Major/Program Goals, Outcomes, and Curriculum Maps Taskstream Information

Office of the Provost and Deans’ Offices Office of the Provost http://www.lehman.edu/research/assessment/department-plans.php https://www1.taskstream.com/ (Need Login Credentials for Access)

STANDARD V: Educational Effectiveness Assessment, continued




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2. Organized and systematic assessments, conducted by faculty and/or appropriate professionals evaluating the extent of student achievement of



https://www1.taskstream.com/

institution and degree/program goals. Institutions should: a. Define

meaningful curricular goals with defensible standards for evaluating whether students are achieving those goals;


http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/about/mission.php http://www.lehman.edu/provost/documents/achieving-the-vision.pdf Office of the Provost and Deans’ Offices 2009 Self Study Report (http://www.lehman.edu/research/assessment/documents/lehman-self-study_000.pdf) and 2014 Periodic Review Report





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a. Define meaningful curricular goals with defensible

Program Accreditation Reports Prioritization Process Report

Office of the Provost and Deans’ Offices Office of the Provost






standards for evaluating whether students are achieving those goals;

Major/Program Goals, Outcomes, and Curriculum Maps Taskstream Information

http://www.lehman.edu/research/assessment/department-plans.php https://www1.taskstream.com/ (Need Login Credentials for Access)

b. Articulate how they prepare students in a manner consistent with their missions for successful careers, meaningful lives, and where appropriate, further education. They should collect and provide data on the extent to which they are meeting these goals;


http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/about/mission.php http://www.lehman.edu/provost/documents/achieving-the-vision.pdf Office of the Provost and Deans’ Offices 2009 Self Study Report (http://www.lehman.edu/research/assessment/documents/lehman-self-study_000.pdf) and 2014 Periodic Review Report (http://www.lehman.edu/provost/accreditation.php)














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b. Articulate how they prepare students in a manner consistent with their missions for successful careers, meaningful lives, and where appropriate, further education. They should collect and provide data on the extent to which they are meeting these goals;

Program Accreditation Reports Prioritization Process Report Major/Program Goals, Outcomes, and Curriculum Maps Assessment Plans and Reports Taskstream Information

Office of the Provost and Deans’ Offices Office of the Provost http://www.lehman.edu/research/assessment/department-plans.php Office of Assessment and Planning https://www1.taskstream.com/ (Need Login Credentials for Access)

c. Support and sustain assessment of student achievement and communicate the

Lehman College Mission Statement Strategic Plan

http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/about/mission.php http://www.lehman.edu/provost/documents/achieving-the-vision.pdf







results of this assessment to stakeholders





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c. Support and sustain assessment of student achievement and communicate the results of this assessment to stakeholders

Annual Reports from Departments, Programs, and Schools Reports to MSCHE Program Accreditation Reports Prioritization Process Report Major/Program Goals, Outcomes, and Curriculum Maps

Office of the Provost and Deans’ Offices 2009 Self Study Report (http://www.lehman.edu/research/assessment/documents/lehman-self-study_000.pdf) and 2014 Periodic Review Report Office of the Provost and Deans’ Offices Office of the Provost http://www.lehman.edu/research/assessment/department-plans.php





Assessment Plans and Reports Taskstream Information Enrollment reports for Undergraduate and Graduate Programs Deans’ Meeting Minutes

Office of Assessment and Planning https://www1.taskstream.com/ (Need Login Credentials for Access) Lehman College Fact Book (http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/fact-book.php) and Office of Institutional Research Deans’ Offices





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c. Support and sustain assessment of student achievement and communicate the results of this assessment to stakeholders;

Department Meetings Minutes Graduation and Retention Rates Academic Advising

Department Chairs’ Offices and Deans’ Offices Lehman College Fact Book (http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/fact-book.php) and Office of Institutional Research Office of Academic Standards and Evaluation and Departmental Advisors






3. Consideration and use of assessment results for the improvement of educational effectiveness. Consistent with the institution’s mission, such uses include some combination of the following: a. Assisting

students in improving their learning;

b. Improving pedagogy and curriculum;

Lehman College Mission Statement Strategic Plan Annual Reports from Departments, Programs, and Schools Reports to MSCHE Program Accreditation Reports

http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/about/mission.php http://www.lehman.edu/provost/documents/achieving-the-vision.pdf Office of the Provost and Deans’ Offices 2009 Self Study Report (http://www.lehman.edu/research/assessment/documents/lehman-self-study_000.pdf) and 2014 Periodic Review Report (http://www.lehman.edu/provost/accreditation.php) Office of the Provost and Deans’ Offices





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c. Reviewing and revising academic programs and support services;

d. Planning, conducting, and supporting a range of professional development activities;

e. Planning and budgeting for the provision of academic programs and services;

f. Informing appropriate constituents about the institution and its programs;

g. Improving key indicators of student success, such as retention, graduation, transfer, and placement rates; and,

Prioritization Process Report Major/Program Goals, Outcomes, and Curriculum Maps Assessment Plans and Reports Taskstream Information Enrollment reports for Undergraduate and Graduate Programs Deans’ Meeting Minutes Department Meetings Minutes Graduation and Retention Rates Academic Advising Institutional Research Data

Office of the Provost http://www.lehman.edu/research/assessment/department-plans.php Office of Assessment and Planning https://www1.taskstream.com/ (Need Login Credentials for Access) Lehman College Fact Book (http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/fact-book.php) and Office of Institutional Research Deans’ Offices Department Chairs’ Offices and Deans’ Offices Lehman College Fact Book (http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/fact-book.php) and Office of Institutional Research Office of Academic Standards and Evaluation and Departmental Advisors Office of Institutional Research










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h. Implementing other processes and procedures.

Budget Documents Assessment Webpage Professional Development Conferences and Workshops

Office of Finance and Administration http://www.lehman.edu/research/assessment/ Deans’ Offices

4. If applicable, adequate and appropriate institutional review and approval of assessment services designed, delivered, or assessed by third party providers;

Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA)

Lehman College General Education Requirements: http://www.lehman.edu/academics/advising/general-education-requirements.php

5. Periodic evaluation of the assessment processes utilized by the institution for the improvement of


http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/about/mission.php http://www.lehman.edu/provost/documents/achieving-the-vision.pdf

http://www.lehman.edu/research/assessment/

http://www.lehman.edu/academics/advising/general-education-requirements.php

http://www.lehman.edu/academics/advising/general-education-requirements.php




educational effectiveness.





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5. Periodic evaluation of the assessment processes utilized by the institution for the improvement of educational effectiveness.

Reports to MSCHE Program Accreditation Reports Program and Departmental Strategic Plans

2009 Self Study Report (http://www.lehman.edu/research/assessment/documents/lehman-self-study_000.pdf) and 2014 Periodic Review Report (http://www.lehman.edu/provost/accreditation.php) Office of the Provost and Deans’ Offices Office of the Provost and Deans’ Offices




STANDARD VI: Planning, Resources, and Institutional Improvement

The institution’s planning processes, resources, and structures are aligned with each other and are sufficient to fulfill its mission and goals, to continuously assess and improve its programs and services, and to respond effectively to opportunities and challenges.



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1. Institutional objectives, both institution-wide and for individual units, that are clearly stated, assessed appropriately, linked to mission and goal achievement, reflect conclusions drawn from assessment results, and are used for planning and resource allocation;

Lehman College Mission Statement Strategic Plan CUNY Performance Management Process (PMP) and Reports (PMR) Assessment Plans and Reports

http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/about/mission.php http://www.lehman.edu/provost/documents/achieving-the-vision.pdf Office of the President Office of Assessment and Planning

2. Clearly documented and communicated planning and improvement

CUNY Performance Management Process (PMP) and Reports (PMR)

Office of the President




processes that provide for constituent participation and incorporate the use of assessment results;

Institutional Performance Data Annual Institutional Effectiveness Reports

Lehman College Fact Book (http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/fact-book.php) and Office of Institutional Research http://www.lehman.edu/research/assessment/institutional-effectiveness-resources.php


http://www.lehman.edu/research/assessment/institutional-effectiveness-resources.php

http://www.lehman.edu/research/assessment/institutional-effectiveness-resources.php

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3. A financial planning and budgeting process that is aligned with the institution’s mission and goals, evidence-based, and clearly linked to the institution’s and units’ strategic plans/objectives;

Reports to MSCHE Budget Policies and Procedures Lehman Online Management Reporting System (LOMRS) Budget & Planning FAQ Webpage College Senate’s Committee on Budget & Long Range Planning

2009 Self Study Report (http://www.lehman.edu/research/assessment/documents/lehman-self-study_000.pdf) and 2014 Periodic Review Report (http://www.lehman.edu/provost/accreditation.php) Office of Finance and Administration http://www.lehman.edu/administration/budget-planning/e-systems.php http://www.lehman.edu/administration/budget-planning/frequently-asked-questions.php http://www.lehman.edu/college-senate/budget-and-long-range-planning.php




http://www.lehman.edu/administration/budget-planning/e-systems.php

http://www.lehman.edu/administration/budget-planning/e-systems.php

http://www.lehman.edu/administration/budget-planning/frequently-asked-questions.php

http://www.lehman.edu/administration/budget-planning/frequently-asked-questions.php

http://www.lehman.edu/college-senate/budget-and-long-range-planning.php

http://www.lehman.edu/college-senate/budget-and-long-range-planning.php

4. Fiscal and human resources as well as the physical and technical infrastructure are adequate to support the institution’s operations wherever and however programs are delivered;

Procurement Policies Green Procurement Links Human Resources Policies

Office of Finance and Administration http://www.lehman.edu/administration/sustainability/green-procurement-links.php http://www.lehman.edu/human-resources/index.php





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5. Well-defined decision-making processes and there is clear assignment of responsibility and accountability;

Finance and Internal Control Policies and Procedures

Office of Finance and Administration

http://www.lehman.edu/administration/sustainability/green-procurement-links.php

http://www.lehman.edu/administration/sustainability/green-procurement-links.php

http://www.lehman.edu/human-resources/index.php

6. Comprehensive planning for facilities, infrastructure, and technology that includes consideration of sustainability and deferred maintenance and is linked to the institution’s strategic and financial planning processes

Strategic Plan Annual Institutional Profile Reports to MSCHE Capital Budget Requests and Documents

http://www.lehman.edu/provost/documents/achieving-the-vision.pdf Lehman College Fact Book: http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/fact-book.php 2009 Self Study Report (http://www.lehman.edu/research/assessment/documents/lehman-self-study_000.pdf) and 2014 Periodic Review Report (http://www.lehman.edu/provost/accreditation.php) Office of Finance and Administration




An accredited institution possesses and demonstrates the

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following attributes or activities:

7. An annual independent audit confirming financial viability with evidence of follow-up on any concerns cited in the audit’s accompanying management letter

Annual Financial Statements, Financial Reporting and A-133 Reports Basic Financial Data

CUNY Central: Accounting and Financial Reporting: http://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/bf/uc/accounting-financial-reporting.html; CUNY Fiscal Affairs: http://policy.cuny.edu/board_committee_documents/fiscal_affairs/#Navigation_Location; and, Lehman College Office of Finance and Administration Lehman College Fact Book: http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/documents/section8_finances_and_facilities.pdf

http://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/bf/uc/accounting-financial-reporting.html

http://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/bf/uc/accounting-financial-reporting.html

http://policy.cuny.edu/board_committee_documents/fiscal_affairs/#Navigation_Location

http://policy.cuny.edu/board_committee_documents/fiscal_affairs/#Navigation_Location

http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/documents/section8_finances_and_facilities.pdf






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8. Strategies to measure and assess the adequacy and efficient utilization of institutional resources required to support the institution’s mission and goals;

Lehman College Mission Statement Strategic Plan CUNY Performance Management Process (PMP) and Reports (PMR) Basic Financial and Facilities Information

http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/about/mission.php http://www.lehman.edu/provost/documents/achieving-the-vision.pdf Office of the President Lehman College Fact Book: http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/documents/section8_finances_and_facilities.pdf

9. Periodic assessment of the effectiveness of planning, resource allocation,









institutional renewal processes, and availability of resources.

CUNY Performance Management Process (PMP) and Reports (PMR) President’s Cabinet Minutes

http://www.lehman.edu/provost/documents/achieving-the-vision.pdf Office of the President Office of the President





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9. Periodic assessment of the effectiveness of planning, resource allocation, institutional renewal processes, and availability of resources.

President’s Letters and Reports





STANDARD VII: Governance, Leadership, and Administration

The institution is governed and administered in a manner that allows it to realize its stated mission and goals in a way that effectively benefits the institution, its students, and the other constituencies it serves. Even when supported by or affiliated with governmental, corporate, religious, educational system, or other unaccredited organizations, the institution has education as its primary purpose, and it operates as an academic institution with appropriate autonomy.



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1. A clearly articulated and transparent governance structure that outlines its roles, responsibilities and accountability for decision making by each constituency, including governing

Reports to MSCHE CUNY Bylaws CUNY Board Meeting Calendars CUNY Board Meeting Summaries CUNY Board Meeting Minutes

2009 Self Study Report (http://www.lehman.edu/research/assessment/documents/lehman-self-study_000.pdf) and 2014 Periodic Review Report (http://www.lehman.edu/provost/accreditation.php) http://policy.cuny.edu/bylaws/#Navigation_Location http://policy.cuny.edu/board_meeting_calendars/#Navigation_Location http://policy.cuny.edu/board_meeting_summaries/#Navigation_Location http://policy.cuny.edu/board_meeting_minutes/#Navigation_Location http://policy.cuny.edu/board_committee_documents/#Navigation_Location




http://policy.cuny.edu/bylaws/#Navigation_Location

http://policy.cuny.edu/board_meeting_calendars/#Navigation_Location

http://policy.cuny.edu/board_meeting_summaries/#Navigation_Location

http://policy.cuny.edu/board_meeting_minutes/#Navigation_Location

http://policy.cuny.edu/board_committee_documents/#Navigation_Location

http://policy.cuny.edu/board_committee_documents/#Navigation_Location

body, administration, faculty, staff, and students;

CUNY Board Committee Documents CUNY Manual of General Policy Organization Chart

http://policy.cuny.edu/manual_of_general_policy/#Navigation_Location Office of the President

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1. A clearly articulated and transparent governance structure that outlines its roles, responsibilities and accountability for decision making by each constituency,

List of Board Members and Titles Bylaws of the Lehman College Senate Governance Structure of Lehman College Senate Minutes

Office of the President http://www.lehman.edu/college-senate/documents/senate-bylaws.pdf http://www.lehman.edu/college-senate/documents/governance-structure.pdf http://www.lehman.edu/college-senate/minutes.php

http://policy.cuny.edu/manual_of_general_policy/#Navigation_Location

http://www.lehman.edu/college-senate/documents/senate-bylaws.pdf

http://www.lehman.edu/college-senate/documents/senate-bylaws.pdf

http://www.lehman.edu/college-senate/documents/governance-structure.pdf

http://www.lehman.edu/college-senate/documents/governance-structure.pdf


including governing body, administration, faculty, staff, and students;

Student Governance Documents CUNY Performance Management Process (PMP) and Reports (PMR) Program Accreditation Reports Program Reviews Alumni Feedback

http://www.lehman.edu/campus-life/student-government.php Office of the President Office of the Provost and Deans’ Offices Office of the Provost and Deans’ Offices Office of Alumni Relations





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http://www.lehman.edu/campus-life/student-government.php

1. A clearly articulated and transparent governance structure that outlines its roles, responsibilities and accountability for decision making by each constituency, including governing body, administration, faculty, staff, and students;

Faculty Handbook President’s Cabinet Minutes President’s Letters and Reports Deans’ Meeting Minutes Lehman College Mission Statement Strategic Plan 2002-07 PSC-CUNY Contract Lehman College Policies Tenure and Promotion Procedures

http://www.lehman.edu/provost/faculty-handbook.php Office of the President http://www.lehman.edu/president/letters-reports.php Deans’ Offices http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/about/mission.php http://www.lehman.edu/provost/documents/achieving-the-vision.pdf http://portal.cuny.edu/cms/id/cuny/documents/informationpage/2002-2007_PSC_CUNY_Contract.pdf http://www.lehman.edu/academics/policies.php http://www.lehman.edu/provost/tenure-promotion.php










http://www.lehman.edu/provost/tenure-promotion.php



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1. A clearly articulated and transparent governance structure that outlines its roles, responsibilities and accountability for decision making by each constituency, including governing body, administration, faculty, staff, and students;

Lehman College Fact Book Archived Lehman College Fact Books CUNY Conflict of Interest Policy Faculty Meeting Minutes

http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/fact-book.php http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/archive.php http://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/la/conflict-of-interest-12.10.13.pdf http://www.lehman.edu/academics/faculty-meetings.php




http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/archive.php

http://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/la/conflict-of-interest-12.10.13.pdf

http://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/la/conflict-of-interest-12.10.13.pdf

http://www.lehman.edu/academics/faculty-meetings.php



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2. A legally constituted governing body that: a. Serves the

public interest, ensures that the institution clearly states and fulfills its mission and goals, has fiduciary responsibility for the institution, and is ultimately accountable for the academic quality, planning, and fiscal well-being

See 1

of the institution;





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b. Has sufficient independence and expertise to ensure the integrity of the institution. Members must have primary responsibility to the accredited institution and not allow political, financial, or other

See 1

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c. Ensures that neither the governing body nor its individual members interferes in the day-to-day operations of the institution;

d. Oversees at the policy level the quality of teaching and learning, the approval of degree programs and the awarding of degrees, the establishment of personnel policies and procedures, the approval of policies and by-laws, and the assurance of strong fiscal management;

See 1

e. Plays a basic policy-making role in

financial affairs to ensure integrity and strong financial management. This may include a timely review of audited financial statements and/or other documents related to the fiscal viability of the institution;





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f. Appoints and regularly evaluates the performance of the Chief Executive Officer;

g. Is informed in all its operations by principles of good practice in board governance;

h. Establishes and complies with a

written conflict of interest policy

See 1

designed to ensure the impartiality of the governing body by addressing matters such as payment for services, contractual relationships, employment, and family, financial or other interests that could pose or be perceived as conflicts of interest;

i. Supports the Chief Executive

Officer in maintaining the autonomy of the institution;





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3. A Chief Executive Officer who:

See 1

a. Is appointed by, evaluated by, and reports to the governing body and shall not chair the governing body;

b. Has appropriate credentials and professional experience consistent with the mission of the organization;





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c. Has the authority and autonomy required to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, including developing and implementing institutional plans; staffing the organization, identifying and allocating resources, and directing the institution toward attaining the goals and objectives set forth in its mission

d. Has the assistance of qualified administrators, sufficient in number, to enable the Chief Executive Officer to discharge his/her duties effectively; and is responsible for establishing procedures for assess the

See 1

organization’s efficiency and effectiveness;





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4. An administration possessing or demonstrating: a. An organizational structure that is

clearly documented and that clearly defines reporting relationships;

Organization Chart

Office of the President

b. An appropriate size and with relevant experience to assist the Chief Executive Officer in fulfilling his/her roles and responsibilities;

Staffing Data/CVs Faculty and Staff Snapshot

Office of the President and Office of Human Resources Lehman College Fact Book, Section 7: http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/documents/section7_Faculty-and-Staff_000.pdf

c. Members with credentials and professional experience consistent with the mission of the

Staffing Data/CVs Faculty and Staff Snapshot

Office of the President and Office of Human Resources




organization and their functional roles;

Lehman College Fact Book, Section 7: http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/documents/section7_Faculty-and-Staff_000.pdf





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d. Skills, time, assistance, technology, and information systems expertise required to perform their duties;

Staffing Data/CVs Faculty and Staff Snapshot Technology Inventory (Hardware and Software/Systems) Information Technology Training

Office of the President and Office of Human Resources Lehman College Fact Book, Section 7: http://www.lehman.edu/institutional-research/documents/section7_Faculty-and-Staff_000.pdf Division of Information Technology http://www.lehman.edu/itr/it-training.php






http://www.lehman.edu/itr/it-training.php

Information Technology: Service Metrics

https://openperformance1.demo.socrata.com/reports/Metrics

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e. Regular engagement with faculty and students in advancing the institution’s goals and objectives;

President’s Cabinet Minutes Senate Minutes Deans’ Meeting Minutes Faculty Meeting Minutes

Office of the President http://www.lehman.edu/college-senate/minutes.php Deans’ Offices http://www.lehman.edu/academics/faculty-meetings.php

f. Systematic procedures for evaluating administrative units and for using assessment data to enhance operations;

Documents/Notes from Administrative Units Assessment Plans and Reports Reports to MSCHE

Administrative Unit Directors Office of Assessment and Planning 2009 Self Study Report (http://www.lehman.edu/research/assessment/documents/lehman-self-study_000.pdf) and 2014 Periodic Review Report (http://www.lehman.edu/provost/accreditation.php)


http://www.lehman.edu/academics/faculty-meetings.php




5. Periodic assessment of the effectiveness of governance, leadership, and administration.

Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE) Survey

Office of the Provost

Requirements of Affiliation

To be eligible for, to achieve, and to maintain accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, an institution must demonstrate that it fully meets the following Requirements of Affiliation. Compliance is expected to be continuous and will be validated periodically, typically at the time of institutional self-study and during any other evaluation of the institution’s compliance. Once eligibility is verified, an institution then must demonstrate that it meets the standards for accreditation

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1. The institution is authorized or licensed to operate as a postsecondary educational institution and to award postsecondary degrees; it provides written documentation demonstrating both Authorization or licensure is from an appropriate governmental organization or agency within the Middle States region (Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands), as well as by other agencies as required by each of the jurisdictions, regions, or countries in which the institution operates. Institutions that offer only postsecondary certificates, diplomas, or licenses are not eligible for accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Compliance review process

2. The institution is operational, with students actively pursuing its degree programs. Compliance review process

3. For institutions pursuing Candidacy or Initial Accreditation, the institution will graduate at least one class before the evaluation team visit for initial accreditation takes place (Step 7 of


the initial accreditation process), unless the institution can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Commission that the lack of graduates does not compromise its ability to demonstrate appropriate learning outcomes.

4. The institution’s representatives communicate with the Commission in English, both orally and in writing.


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5. The institution complies with all applicable government (usually Federal and state) policies, regulations, and requirements.


6. The institution complies with applicable Commission, interregional, and inter-institutional policies. These policies can be viewed on the Commission website, www.msche.org.


7. The institution has a statement of mission and goals, approved by its governing body, that defines its purpose within the context of higher education.

Standard I documentation

8. The institution systematically evaluates its educational and other programs and makes public how well and in what ways it is accomplishing its purposes.

Standards III, IV, V, and VI documentation

9. The institution’s student learning programs and opportunities are characterized by rigor, coherence, and appropriate assessment of student achievement throughout the educational offerings, regardless of certificate or degree level or delivery and instructional modality.

Standards III and V documentation

10. Institutional planning integrates goals for academic and institutional effectiveness and improvement, student achievement of educational goals, student learning, and the results of academic and institutional assessments.

Standards I, III, IV, V, and VI documentation

http://www.msche.org/





11. The institution has documented financial resources, funding base, and plans for financial development, including those from any related entities (including without limitation systems, religious sponsorship, and corporate ownership) adequate to support its educational purposes and programs and to ensure financial stability. The institution demonstrates a record of responsible fiscal management, has a prepared budget for the current year, and undergoes an external financial audit on an annual basis.

Standard VI documentation

12. The institution fully discloses its legally constituted governance structure(s) including any related entities (including without limitation systems, religious sponsorship, and corporate ownership). The institution’s governing body is responsible for the quality and integrity of the institution and for ensuring that the institution’s mission is being carried out.

Standard VII documentation

13. A majority of the institution’s governing body’s members have no employment, family, ownership, or other personal financial interest in the institution. The governing body adheres to a conflict of interest policy that assures that those interests are disclosed and that they do not interfere with the impartiality of governing body members or outweigh the greater duty to secure and ensure the academic and fiscal integrity of the institution. The institution’s district/system or other chief executive officer shall not serve as the chair of the governing board.

Standard VII documentation

14. The governing body/bodies are prepared to demonstrate in writing, as may be required, that the institution will make freely available to the Commission accurate, fair, and


complete information on all aspects of the institution and its operations. The governing body/bodies ensure that the institution describes itself in identical terms to all of its accrediting and regulatory agencies, communicates any changes in accredited status, and agrees to disclose information (including levels of governing body compensation, if any) required by the Commission to carry out its accrediting responsibilities





15. The institution has a core of faculty (full-time or part-time) and/or other appropriate professionals with sufficient responsibility to the institution to assure the continuity and coherence of the institution’s educational programs.

Standard III documentation