University Planning

Table of Contents | PDF

Chapter VI | PDF
Conclusion

Appendix A | PDF
Response to 1987 Visiting Team Recommendations

Appendix B | PDF
Findings Related to Learning Outcomes

Notes | PDF

Exhibits | PDF

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Introduction

Chapter I: Context for Self-Study

History and Description of the University

• Description of the University

1987 WASC Reaccreditation Recommendations

History of Planning

Organization of Self-Study

Chapter II: Learning Outcomes

Educating Men and Women for Competence, Conscience, and Compassion

Learning Outcomes of the Undergraduate Program

• Four Goals of an Undergraduate Education
• The University’s Core Curriculum and the Four Goals
• College and School Requirements and the Co-Curriculum
• Actions to Strengthen the Undergraduate Program
• Assessment of Learning Outcomes
• Conclusions

Learning Outcomes of the Graduate Programs

• Leavey School of Business and Administration
• School of Engineering
• School of Law

Recommendations

Questions for Further Study

Chapter III: Community of Scholars

Fostering Intellectual Collaboration

• Stimulate and Support Cross-Disciplinary Inquiry
• Connect Co-Curricular Programs with Curricular Programs
• Enable Undergraduates to do Scholarly Work with Faculty
• Involve Graduate Students in University Cultural Life
• Involve Alumni in University Cultural Life
• Encourage Collaboration in Governance

Supporting Faculty as Teaching Scholars

• Maintain a Full-Time Faculty Sufficient in Size and Composition
• Provide Faculty Development Programs that Support Teaching Scholars
• Increase Endowed Professorships to Support Strategic Initiatives

Enriching Quality and Diversity in the Community of Scholars

• Recruit and Retain Outstanding Faculty and Staff
• Increase the Quality of Incoming Students
• Increase Diversity Among Faculty, Staff, and Students
• Strengthen Efforts to Recruit and Retain Jesuits

Recommendations

Questions for Further Study

Chapter IV: Integrated Education

Providing a Coherent Educational Experience

• Refine the Undergraduate Core Curriculum
• Strengthen Coherence and Quality of Degree Programs and Majors
• Develop Showcase Programs in Each School
• Help Students Integrate Various Dimensions of Their Lives

Creating Integrative Structures

• Develop University Centers of Distinction
• Develop Other Centers that Foster Integration
• Incorporate Different Perspectives in the Curriculum and Co-Curriculum
• Increase the Effectiveness of Multicultural Programs

Recommendations

Questions for Further Study

Chapter V: Resources for Excellence

Human Resources

• Deployment of Human Resources
• Development of Human Resources
• Professional Development Programs
• Compensation
• Perceptions of Alignment
• Conclusions

Physical Environment

• Update Campus Master Plan
• Complete Facilities Program for 1997 to 2001
• Plan for Additional Major Projects
• Implement Renewal Program for Existing Facilities
• Conclusions

Technology and Information Resources

• The Challenge of Technology
• Technology Planning and Assessment
• Enhancing Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship
• Improving Service and Productivity
• Conclusions

Financial Resources

• Budgeting and Financial Planning
• Financial Statements and Performance Indicators
• Generating Financial Resources
• Managing Financial Resources
• Conserving Financial Resources
• Conclusions

Recommendations

Questions for Further Study

Chapter VI: Conclusion

Summary of Conclusions and Recommendations

• Learning Outcomes
• Community of Scholars
• Integrated Education
• Resources for Excellence

Observations on Strategic Planning

Lessons From Self-Study Process

• Lessons for Santa Clara
• Lessons for WASC

Concluding Questions

Appendix A: Response to 1987 Visiting Team Recommendations

Appendix B: Findings Related to Learning Outcomes

Notes

Exhibits

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