Seven Standards, One Goal
MSCHE defines seven standards by which each institution will be evaluated to retain
accreditation. The process for assessing UVI's compliance with MSCHE standards is
guided by the criteria for each standard, and by the research questions or Lines of
Inquiry developed for the assessment.
Standard I
Mission & Goals
The standard documents how UVI’s mission defines its purpose within the context of
higher education, the students it serves, and what it intends to accomplish. We must
show that/how our stated goals are clearly linked to the organization’s mission, while
specifying how that mission is fulfilled
Standard II
Ethics & Integrity
This standard shows if/how UVI is faithful to its mission, honors its contracts and
commitments, adheres to its policies, and represents itself truthfully, to internal
and external stakeholders
Standard III
Design and Delivery of the Student Learning Experience
This standard ensures the institution provides students with learning experiences
characterized by rigor and coherence at all levels and instructional modality.
Standard IV
Support of the Student Experience
This standard shows the institution’s commitment to student retention, persistence,
completion, and success through an effective support system maintained by qualified
professionals. Efforts are made to recruit and admit students whose interests, abilities,
experiences, and goals are aligned with the institution’s mission and educational
programs.
Standard V
Educational Effectiveness Assessment
This standard demonstrates that assessment of student learning and achievement evidences
the accomplishment of educational goals consistent with the program of study, degree
level, as well as the University’s mission.
Standard VI
Planning, Resources, and Institutional Improvement
This standard documents how the institution’s planning processes, resources, and structures
are aligned with each other and are sufficient to fulfill its mission and goals. It
must show how the University assesses and improves its programs and services, while
responding effectively to opportunities and challenges.
Standard VII
Governance, Leadership, and Administration
This standard evidence that the institution is governed and administered in a manner
which allows for the realization of its stated mission and goals in a manner of benefit
to all stakeholders and constituencies.