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Possible Questions from HLC Reviewers

Five HLC Peer Reviewers will visit virtually with SWOSU representatives on October 5-6 as part of SWOSU’s 10-year re-accreditation comprehensive visit. The reviewers will schedule virtual meetings and open forums for administrators, faculty, staff, and students. The following questions may be asked during those meetings and open forums:

  • Have you read or seen SWOSU’s Assurance Argument?
  • What do you know about accreditation?
  • Where can you find the University’s mission and how do you help fulfill it?
  • How do faculty members participate in decision-making?
  • How is a new course developed?
  • How has your department used its assessment findings?
  • What improvements have resulted from student learning assessment?
  • How do faculty feel about teaching basic general education courses?
  • What evidence demonstrates that students at SWOSU are mastering the General Education Learning Goals?
  • Is teaching and learning valued at SWOSU? Research? Service?
  • What is the role of faculty in assuring academic quality?
  • How does SWOSU support students who are underprepared or struggling?
  • How does SWOSU support the community at large?
  • Is SWOSU committed to equal educational/employment opportunities?
  • Describe shared governance and how faculty participate in decision –making at different levels of the university?
  • Are you satisfied with the support you receive to enhance your teaching?
  • Are you satisfied with the support you receive to enhance your scholarship?
  • Do you believe you have academic freedom in your teaching?
  • Does SWOSU have policies and procedures in place to address ethical conduct in research for both faculty and students?
  • Are you familiar with student learning outcomes?
  • Does the university provide support for the development of online courses?
  • Can you describe the tenure and promotion process? What is your impression of the process?
  • What resources are available to support faculty?
  • Does SWOSU have a commitment to retention of students?
  • Are facilities appropriately maintained at SWOSU?
  • In what ways does the university make sure that assessment outcomes are used to guide decision making and resource allocation?

  • Why did you choose SWOSU? Have your expectations been met?
  • What distinguishes SWOSU from other institutions?
  • Have you read or seen SWOSU’s Assurance Argument?
  • What do you know about accreditation?
  • Where can you find the University’s mission and how do you help fulfill it?
  • Do you know where to go to make a complaint?
  • Can you get the courses you need when you need them?
  • Do students have the opportunity to provide the administration with input about SWOSU?
  • What do you like best about SWOSU?
  • What kind of changes are taking place at SWOSU? Do you see these as positive or not?
  • What kind of education does the above-average student get? A transfer student? A non-traditional student? An under-prepared student?
  • How do you think SWOSU has performed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic?
  • Are you supportive of the general education requirements at SWOSU?
  • Are you familiar with the learning outcomes of your program?
  • What is your experience with the following university services?: library, tutoring, dining, Wellness Center, Information Technology Services, health and well-being services?
  • What characterizes the relationship between students and faculty?
  • Are SWOSU students provided with relevant co-curricular experiences?
  • Are SWOSU instructors appropriately qualified?
  • Describe the role of the Student Government Association?

  • Have you read or seen SWOSU’s Assurance Argument?
  • What do you know about accreditation?
  • Where can you find the University’s mission and how do you help fulfill it?
  • How does SWOSU support the community at large?
  • What is it like to be a staff member at SWOSU?
  • How would you describe the shared governance process at SWOSU? Do you think staff have sufficient input?
  • Have SWOSU administrators established a culture of trust within the university?
  • Do units across campus work collaboratively?
  • How are planning and budget linked at SWOSU?
  • How does SWOSU support staff?
  • Does SWOSU provide sufficient technology support?
  • Are staff provided with professional development opportunities?
  • What are some important benefits about working at SWOSU?
  • Are SWOSU staff appropriately qualified?
  • How does your department evaluate the student learning and development that occurs in your area? What are the results of those evaluations?
  • What would you like to tell the Review Team to help them make a fair evaluation of this University?