DRAFT Component 5b: The organization has the capacity and commitment to engage with its identified constituencies and communities. Assertion 1: NAU has consistently demonstrated commitment to serve its core constituencies through numerous formal and informal working relationships with those constituencies. o Subpoint 1: NAU has developed and supported programs and organizations to serve Native Americans, including the Institute for Native Americans (http://www4.nau.edu/ina/), the Native American Business Organization (http://www4.nau.edu/stulife/clubscultural05.htm), Native Americans United (http://www4.nau.edu/stulife/clubscultural05.htm), and The Institute for Tribal and Environmental Professionals (http://www4.nau.edu/itep/about/ ). o Subpoint 2: NAU has been recognized as a national leader in Native American Education. (look for specific references for nationwide rankings among colleges and universities) o Subpoint 3: The graduation rates of Native American students have shown consistent improvement over the last few years (look for referenced citing graduation rates) o Subpoint 4: NAU has continued to develop and support programs and organizations to serve statewide students. (evidence: Distance education programs, including course offering, programs, etc. These are listed on the Evidence Inventory under component 3c; also available from Patrick Deegan’s office) o Subpoint 5: NAU has developed and supported programs and organizations to serve alumni, such as the NAU Alumni Association. (http://home.nau.edu/alumni.asp) Assertion 2: Through its strategic planning efforts NAU has demonstrated that it has identified its core constituencies, has been historically committed to serving them, and will continue to serve them in the future. o Subpoint 1: The current and previous NAU mission statements specifically address the importance of serving Native Americans, and statewide students. (http://www4.nau.edu/president/mission2.asp) o Subpoint 2: The “One Community” initiative has fostered closer relationships between NAU and the local community (look or evidence) o Subpoint 3: the University’s strategic planning documents show a consistent recognition of the importance of continued engagement with its core constituencies. http://www4.nau.edu/pair/UniversityPlanning/UniversityPlanning.asp Assertion 3: NAU has consistently supported engagement with its core constituencies by dedicating substantial administrative, financial, and programmatic resources to that engagement. o Subpoint 1: In May, 2005, NAU President John Haeger was named by Arizona’s Governor to head Committee for Teacher Quality and Support. http://www4.nau.edu/insidenau/extra/5%5F5%5F05/ o Subpoint 2: NAU encourages and supports its employees to participate in numerous local community service boards. (evidence would be websites for various boards) Nonprofit Resource Center for Northern Arizona http://www.nonprofitnaz.org/ Coconino County Workforce Investment Board. http://co.coconino.az.us/boardscommissions/index.asp o Subpoint 3: NAU supports AmeriCorps programs by providing facilities, administrative support, and infrastructure. www.nau.edu/americorps Assertion 4: NAU regularly makes its facilities and services available for use by the local and statewide communities. o Subpoint 1: NAU’s Cline Library resources and facilities are available for use by the local and statewide communities. http://www.nau.edu/cline/ o Subpoint 2: The Center for High Altitude Training, located on NAU’s Flagstaff campus, offers high quality facilities, training resources, and programs for athletes at all levels of ability. It draws local, national, and international participants. http://www.hastc.nau.edu/ o Subpoint 3: NAU’s athletics facilities are used for a wide range of activities that are regularly attended by people from throughout the state and beyond. (the evidence is extensive and would need to be sampled) o Subpoint 4: NAU has invested heavily in technology to support its mission of offering educational opportunities to residents throughout Arizona. http://www.distance.nau.edu/start/tuition_fees.aspx o Subpoint 5: The Wall Aquatic Center is used extensively by NAU students, NAU student-athletes, the local community, and the Center for High Altitude Training Center. http://www.nau.edu/naurec/aqua/main.htm