Self-Study Standards

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

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

This standard ensures the institution provides students with learning experiences characterized by rigor and coherence at all levels and instructional modality.

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.

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.

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.

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.