Institutional Effectiveness
George Fox University has an ambitious mission, an inspiring vision and rock-solid values.
But how do we know how well we’re achieving these? What evidence can we show that we’re authentically living them out? Just how good a university is this?
That’s what institutional effectiveness is about.
Key Aspects of Institutional Effectiveness
Following are two criteria we use to access institutional effectiveness.
-
Accreditation
We meet the quality standards of respected external organizations.
-
Assessment
We measure performance on specific objectives to inform appropriate decision-making.
Data Tools and Resources
-
Common Data Set
A set of standards and definitions of data items pertaining to a student’s transition to higher education. Many of the items and definitions in the CDS are used on the annual surveys of several major publishers.
-
Licensure Programs and State Reciprocity
George Fox offers several academic programs that lead to professional licensure.
-
Student Success Indicators
View charts and data on critical indicators regarding student success and overall experience.
-
The SET (Student Exploration Tools)
Interactive charts with data on students, academic programs, retention and graduation rates, etc. Recommended: Overview presentation (12:00) and several tutorial videos.
Questions or comments? Contact a member of the academic affairs team.