Plenary II – Mission, Core Themes,
& Achievement Indicators
BOGDAN HOANCA
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE
UAA’s context
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 Public university
 Part of a system of three independently accredited
campuses
 Largest of three major campuses
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20,000 students
2000 staff
1200 faculty
 Extended reach
 Five community campuses
B. Hoanca, UAA -- Plenary II
3/24/2016
UAA’s context (cont’d)
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 Comprehensive mission
 200 programs of study
 Certificates to 2-year to graduate programs
 Open access
 Wide diversity of student body
 Double identity
 Community college
 Four-year university
B. Hoanca, UAA -- Plenary II
3/24/2016
It is all about students:
UAA’s mission statement
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 The mission of the University of Alaska Anchorage is to
discover and disseminate knowledge through teaching,
research, engagement, and creative expression.
Located in Anchorage and on community campuses in
Southcentral Alaska, UAA is committed to serving the higher
education needs of the state, its communities, and its diverse
peoples.
The University of Alaska Anchorage is an open access
university with academic programs leading to occupational
endorsements; undergraduate and graduate certificates; and
associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degrees in a rich,
diverse, and inclusive environment.
B. Hoanca, UAA -- Plenary II
3/24/2016
Fulfilling the UAA Mission:
UAA 2017 Strategic Plan
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Teaching
Instructional programs
Research
Research mission
Engagement ,... higher
education needs of the
state, its communities
Rich, diverse, and
inclusive environment
UAA mission
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Public square
UAA community
Student success
UAA 2017 Strategic Priorities
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Aligning the UAA 2017 Strategic Plan
with Accreditation Core Themes
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Teaching
Instructional programs
Research
Research mission
Engagement ,... higher
education needs of the
state, its communities
Rich, diverse, and
inclusive environment
UAA mission
B. Hoanca, UAA -- Plenary II
Public square
UAA community
Student success
UAA 2017
Strategic
Priorities
UAA 2010
Accreditation
Core Themes
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Where do we go next?
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 Examples of indicators for two
core themes
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Instructional Programs
Student Success
 A paradigm shift
 Student Success revisited
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3/24/2016
Instructional Programs:
Selected Indicators
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 Direct measures of learning
 Course grades
 Outcome assessments
 Honors and awards
 Surveys
 Graduates
 Employers
 External evaluation
 Program accreditation
 Advisory groups
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3/24/2016
Student Success:
Example of Indicators
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 Access
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Participation of minority populations
Financial aid distribution
Impact of preparatory programs
 Persistence/retention
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All students
Underprepared students
At-risk student groups
 Completion – graduation rates
 Distinction
B. Hoanca, UAA -- Plenary II
3/24/2016
Student success: a paradigm shift
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 First-time, full-time graduation within six years
does not represent UAA students’ goal
 40% of UAA students are not degree seeking
 63% of UAA students are not full time
 Work/life/study balance
 Realistic indicator must reflect the diversity of
student goals
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3/24/2016
New indicator: goal attainment
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 Defines distinct goals for degree seeking and non-
degree seeking students
 Extends time horizon to 10 years
 Includes intermediate goals
 Considers only already existing data
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3/24/2016
Serving all of our students:
Not just first time full time…
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B. Hoanca, UAA -- Plenary II
3/24/2016
Ron Baker: I am from NWCCU
and I am here to help you
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 Alignment of strategic and accreditation goals
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Done
 Alignment of strategic and accreditation indicators
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In progress
 Streamline of governance structures
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Alignment of assessment with curriculum review – in progress
 Streamline of management processes
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Alignment of strategic, financial and accreditation metrics
UAA has already benefited
from the new accreditation process!
B. Hoanca, UAA -- Plenary II
3/24/2016