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Final Self-Study Report Results of the year-long, university-wide assessment process are encompassed in the 2006 Institutional Self-Study for the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The self-study report is available both in its entirety and as a series of chapters. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view and print the report. Download a copy of Acrobat here. » Download the complete report (7.8 M) Table of Contents  Preface and Overview NCA Criterion One—Mission and Integrity NCA Criterion Two—Preparing for the Future NCA Criterion Three—Student Learning and Effective Teaching NCA Criterion Four—Acquisition, Discovery, and Application of Knowledge NCA Criterion Five—Engagement and Service Recommendations Appendix Addendum: Federal Compliance Programs Referenced Documents and Websites  Report Section Page Preface and Overview 2010 Plan iii National Commission Recommendations iii IIT Website iv Academic Unit Descriptions iv Main Campus Virtual Tour v Faculty Handbook ix     Criterion One—Mission and Integrity IIT Mission, Vision, and Values 5 Minority and Women Owned Business Policy 8 Diversity Statement 9 Faculty Search Procedures 9 Unit Mission Statements 9 Board of Trustees By-laws 9 EthicsPoint 11     Criterion Two—Preparing for the Future None     Criterion Three—Teaching and Learning Interprofessional Projects (IPRO) Program 33       NCA iGROUP - Secure Site for Evaluation Team   Chicago-Kent College of Law Graduate Program Objectives 36 General Education Program Assessment Protocols 37 Law School Faculty Qualifications 41 Library Information Technology Resources 48 IIT Online - Resources for Faculty 49 IIT Online - Assessment of Student Learning 50 Office of Multicultural Student Services 50 Academic Resource Center 53 Office of Educational Services 55 Paul V. Gavin Library 56 Downtown Campus Library 57 Office of Student Affairs 57 Counseling Center 58 International Center 58     Criterion Four—Acquisition, Discovery, and Application of Knowledge Faculty Handbook 62 Student Handbook 63 Office of Sponsored Research and Programs 63 Office of Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property 63 Office of Research Compliance and Proposal Development 64 Policy for the Protection of Human Research Subjects 64 Research Centers & Service, Education, and Outreach Centers 64 Faculty honors 66 2004 Annual Report 66 2005 President's Report 66 IIT Website 66 IIT Today 66 IIT Magazine 66 The Graduate Connection 66 The Record 66 TechNews 66 The IIT Research Report 67 Current Interprofessional Projects (IPROs) 71 Research Funding 73 Student Affairs Programming 74 Undergraduate Language and Culture Programs 76 General Education Program Assessment Protocols (same as Criterion 3) 76 Safety Programs 78 Office of Research Compliance & Proposal Development 78 Acceptable Use of Computing Resources 79 Policy for Use of Online Services 79 Copyright and Fair Use Information: Reproduction of Materials for Research and Teaching 79 Faculty Reserves Packet 79 Copyright Clearance Acknowledgement 79 Faculty Guide to Plagiarism 79 Online Services Policy (Downtown Campus Library) 79     Criterion Five—Engagement and Service Community Development Achievements 84 Digital Media Center Partners 84 Academic Outreach Programs 85 Center for Professional Development 87 Office of Continuing Legal Education 87 Service Learning Pathway 90 Interprofessional Project (IPRO) Case Studies 91 Camras Pathways to Professional Excellence Program 91 Leadership Academy 91 Jules F. Knapp Entrepreneurship Center 91 Campus Facility Use by External Constituents 93 University Technology Park 94 Digital Medial Center Plan 95 Alumni Engagement Plan 96 International Collaborations 97 Academic Unit Collaborations 98 Statement on Student Transfer Credit Policies 100     Recommendations None     Appendix None     Addendum: Federal Compliance Programs Campus Safety Reports 142 IIT Website 144 Student Handbook 144     Illinois Institute of Technology is accredited by: The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission URL: www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org Commission Phone: 312-263-0456

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