Items That Support the Self-study
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Response to the Commission statement on Assessment
Much progress has been made in outcomes assessment (OA) since the focus visit. OA is now a reality on this campus and is part of the on-going way of operating within almost all academic units. To accomplish this UNL has operated on a combination top-down, bottom-up approach to making OA an integral part of its institutional culture. We have taken the road of “building a sustainable commitment” by trying to educate units and their faculty and staff about the needs, purpose, and value of using evidence about student learning to make program decisions. We have continually evaluated and then refined the structure for increasing how OA is incorporated into who we are as an institution. This process has taken place both within the university as a whole and within individual academic units.
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Response to the Commission statement on Diversity
UNL has a long history of commitment to diversity including such highlights as the very early entrance of women students to graduate study and inclusion of African-American representative on an athletic team, the welcome provided for Nisei students during World War II, and early support for students with disabilities. UNL continues to make considerable effort to accomplish a campus environment of a diversity of people and ideas. Inclusion of diversity in the core value statement and as a special template in the strategic planning process indicates a level of commitment of the university to progress in this arena.
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Response to the Commission statement on Distance Education
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to providing quality distance education programs that build on areas of academic strengths, and are competitive in a technology environment. UNL uses the latest available cost-effective technology, to deliver high quality distance education programs and courses, so that learners can attain degrees or enhance their career/professional development regardless of location. While UNL’s primary responsibility is to serve the citizens of the state, the University will continue expanding program market opportunities to the nation and world.
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Description of Federal Compliance measures
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Institutional Snap Shot
This Excel workbook contains the data requested for the Institutional Snapshot. All of the data are provided in print-only format and some are provided in a series of interactive pivot tables.
