Florida International University

SACS SELF-STUDY
REPORT

1.1 Institutional Commitment and Responsibilities in the Accreditation Process

1.2 Application of the Criteria

1.3 Separately Accredited Units

1.4 Conditions of Eligibility

1.5 Initial Membership

1.6 Representation of Status
 

Section 2 - Institutional Purpose

Section 3 - Institutional Effectiveness

3.1 Planning and Evaluation: Educational Programs
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    p. 36-39
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3.2 Planning and Evaluation: Administrative and Educational Support Services

3.3 Institutional Research
 

Section 4 - Educational Programs

Introduction to Section IV

4.1 General Requirements of the Educational Program

4.2 Undergraduate Program
         4.2.1 Undergraduate Admission
         4.2.2 Undergraduate Completion Requirements
         4.2.3 Undergraduate Curriculum
         4.2.4 Undergraduate Instruction
         4.2.5 Academic Advising of Undergraduate Students

4.3 Graduate Program
         4.3.1 Initiation, Operation and Expansion of Graduate Programs
         4.3.2 Graduate Admission
         4.3.3 Graduate Completion Requirements
         4.3.4 Graduate Curriculum
         4.3.5 Graduate Instruction
         4.3.6 Academic Advising of Graduate Students

4.4 Publications

4.5 Distance Learning Programs

4.6 Continuing Education, Outreach and Service Programs

4.7 Student Records

4.8 Faculty
         4.8.1 Selection of Faculty
         4.8.2 Academic and Professional Preparation
                  4.8.2.1 Associate
                  4.8.2.2 Baccalaureate
                  4.8.2.3 Graduate
                  4.8.2.4 Distance Learning Programs/Activities
         4.8.3 Part-Time Faculty
         4.8.4 Graduate Teaching Assistants
         4.8.5 Faculty Compensation
         4.8.6 Academic Freedom and Professional Security
         4.8.7 Professional Growth
         4.8.8 The Role of the Faculty and Its Committees
         4.8.9 Faculty Loads
         4.8.10 Criteria and Procedures for Evaluation

4.9 Consortial Relationships and Contractual Agreements
         4.9.1 Consortial Relationships
         4.9.2 Contractual Agreements
 

Section 5 - Educational Support Services

5. 1 Library and Other Learning Resources
         5.1.1 Purpose and Scope
         5.1.2 Services
         5.1.3 Library Collections
         5.1.4 Information Technology
         5.1.5 Cooperative Agreements
         5.1.6 Staff
         5.1.7 Library/Learning Resources for Distance Learning Activities

5.2 Instructional Support

5.3 Information Technology Resources and Systems

5.4 Student Development Services
         5.4.1 Scope and Accountability
         5.4.2 Resources
         5.4.3 Programs and Services
                  5.4.3.1 Counseling and Career Development
                  5.4.3.2 Student Govemment, Student Activities and Publications
                  5.4.3.3 Student Behavior
                  5.4.3.4 Residence Halls
                  5.4.3.5 Student Financial Aid
                  5.4.3.6 Health Services
                  5.4.3.7 Intramural Athletics

5.5 Intercollegiate Athletics
         5.5.1 Purpose
         5.5.2 Administrative Oversight
         5.5.3 Financial Control
         5.5.4 Academic Program
 

Section 6 - Administrative Processes

6.1 Organization and Administration
         6.1.1 Descriptive Titles and Terms
         6.1.2 Governing Board
         6.1.3 Advisory Committees
        6.1.4 Official Policies
         6.1.5 Administrative Organization

6.2 Institutional Advancement
         6.2.1 Alumni Affairs
         6.2.2 Fund Raising

6.3 Financial Resources
         6.3.1 Financial Resources
         6.3.2 Organization for the Administration of Financial Resources
         6.3.3 Budget Planning
         6.3.4 Budget Control
         6.3.5 The Relation of an Institution to External Budgetary Control
         6.3.6 Accounting, Reporting and Auditing
         6.3.7 Purchasing and Inventory Control
         6.3.8 Refund Policy
         6.3.9 Cashiering
         6.3.10 Investment Management
         6.3.11 Risk Management and Insurance
         6.3.12 Auxiliary Enterprises

6.4 Physical Resource
         6.4.1 Space Management
         6.4.2 Building, Grounds and Equipment Maintenance
         6.4.3 Safety and Security
         6.4.4 Facilities Master Plan

6.5 Externally Funded Grants and Contracts

6.6 Related Corporate Entities
 
 

Final Conclusion

Appendices

Appendix     A     Criteria Committee Self-Study Methods

Appendix     B     Master List of Recommendations and Suggestions

Appendix     C     President's Letter

Appendix     D     BOR Members

Appendix     E     Institutional Effectiveness Initiatives