SACS Self-Study Goals & Objectives

The Self-Study should provide NVCC with:

1. A basis for affirming or revising NVCC's statement of purpose.
2. The re-evaluation of institutional goals within the context of the purpose.
3. An identification of significant institutional issues, strengths and weaknesses, and strategies for addressing concerns raised in the Self-Study.
4. An improved/strengthened process for evaluating the institution's effectiveness.
5. A comprehensive report and supporting documents to be used by the institution as part of its planning and by a visiting committee during its review of the institution.
6. An assessment of the extent to which the institution meets or exceeds the Criteria for Accreditation.
7. Involvement in and development of an enhanced sense of cohesiveness among all members of the institutional community.

The Self-Study:

1. Sharpens the focus of the institution's purpose and clarifies its goals. 
2. Creates a clearer understanding for the institution's constituencies of the future direction of the institution.
3. Provides a structured and constructive framework within which to engage in self-analysis for the purpose of identifying institutional strengths and weaknesses. 
4. Provides an opportunity to identify the critical issues and concerns facing the institution, and to generate new or improved approaches to these issues. 
5. Increases efficiency and productivity of the operational units of the institution. 
6. Strengthens institutional research. Provides an opportunity for a wide-range of faculty, staff, and constituent involvement and development.

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