OSU Institute of Technology: The STATE's University
Oklahoma State University
HLC Committee

Higher Learning Commission Site Visit 2010

At the conclusion of their March 29-31, 2010 comprehensive visit, the HLC team conducted their exit interview. The team has recommended the maximum: 10 years, with our next visit to occur during the 2019-2020 academic year. We have one progress report to file in June, 2015 related to an integrated planning process to ensure the continuity of our mission and our applications-focused delivery.

The team also identified five strengths:

  1. Our culture of caring (students, colleagues, and physical facilities)
  2. Our exemplary relationship with business and industry
  3. The strength of our relationship with the College of the Muscogee Nation
  4. The breadth of our (instructional, technical) programs
  5. Our commitment to technology.

The Team's final recommendation should be officially accepted and approved by the Higher Learning Commission in August.

Countless individuals contributed numerous hours to the successful outcome of this comprehensive visit, and one thing was evident: we have a great institution and that has been validated by these visitors from similar north central colleges. We should all be very proud!

 

Numerous individuals across the OSU Institute of Technology campus have been hard at work for months seeking information to document the various ways that the institution fulfills the five criteria for accreditation established by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Self-Study Report

  1. Chapter 1: Introduction to the Self Study
  2. Chapter 2: Institutional Snapshot
  3. Chapter 3: Criterion One: Mission and Integrity
  4. Chapter 4: Criterion Two: Preparing for the Future
  5. Chapter 5: Criterion Three: Student Learning and Effective Teaching
  6. Chapter 6: Criterion Four: Acquisition, Discovery and Application of Knowledge
  7. Chapter 7: Criterion Five: Engagement and Service
  8. Chapter 8: Summary of Assurances and Request for Continued Accreditation
  9. Chapter 9: Federal Compliance

Accreditation Team

  • Dr. Kim J. Linduska (Team Chair)
    Des Moines Area Community College - Iowa
  • Dr. Robert E. Dunker
    Western Iowa Tech Community College - Iowa
  • Ms. Jeralyn J. Jargo
    Century Community and Technical College - Minnesota
  • Dr. Daniel J. McLaughlin
    Northern New Mexico College - New Mexico
  • Dr. Karen L. Schmid
    Purdue University - North Central Campus -- Indiana

Steering Committee

Faculty and Staff serving on the Steering Committee include the following individuals and their assignments:

Self Study Coordinator: Dr. Linda Avant

Criterion One: Mary Dickson (Chair) and Anita Gordy-Watkins (co-chair)
Mission and Integrity.

Criterion Two: Dr. Maria Christian (Chair) and Wren Hawthorne (co-chair)
Preparing for the Future.

Criterion Three: Dr. Mark Allen (Chair) and Danny Claborn (co-chair)
Student Learning and Effective Teaching.

Criterion Four: Jenny Duncan (Chair) and Melissa Dreyer (co-chair)
Acquisition, Discovery and Application of Knowledge

Criterion Five: Dr. Laura Roets (Chair) and Mike Taylor (co-chair)
Engagement and Service.

Kevin Hulett: Responsible for all digital issues and, ultimately, a Virtual Resource Room for the visit.

Curtis Miller: Responsible for the design and production of research data as needed.

Additional Contributors to the Self Study

Special thanks to the following faculty and staff who served on one or more committees or provided statistical information:

  • Ina Agnew
  • Angie Asmussen
  • Chris Ballard
  • Angie Been
  • Paula Blair
  • Rhonda Blair
  • Mary Lou Bledsoe
  • Lori Bryant
  • Bruce Christensen
  • Keith Crownover
  • Branwen Erven
  • Bruce Force
  • Regina Foster
  • Cary Fox
  • Lori Freeman
  • Denise Funk
  • Lisa Gilroy
  • Mary Graves
  • Ed Hornback
  • Bob Klabenes
  • Tim Kreps
  • Terryl Lindsey
  • Danna Martin
  • Jana Sue Martin
  • Christy McCall
  • Deborah McIntyre
  • Scott Newman
  • Kinya Peverley
  • Mark Rodriguez
  • Steve Rubert
  • Jennifer Smith
  • Bob Smith
  • Chad Spurlock
  • Emma Williams
  • Sareca Wilson