Reaffirmation of Accreditation 2025

General Questions: ​

• What distinguishes KU from other universities?​

• What is it like to be a KU student?​

• What is KU’s greatest strength?​

• What challenges is KU facing?​

• What do you enjoy about the KU community? Is there anything you would like to see improved?​

Criterion 1:​

• Do you know the KU mission statement? Would you know where to find it?​

• Are you familiar with KU’s values? Do you feel the align with your student experience?​

• What do you think is special about KU?​

• Why did you choose KU? Would you recommend it to other students?​

• Do you feel KU value’s academics?​

Criterion 2:​

• Describe the campus climate.​

• Upperclassman: Has it changed over your time here?​

• Transfer students: Did you have any problems transferring credits?​

• Do you believe KU supports freedom of expression?​

• Do you know where to go if you have a problem? If you’ve had a problem, were you able to get it resolved?

Criterion 3​

• Are you familiar with the learning outcomes of your classes? Your program?​

• What do you know about the KU Core/Core 34?​

• Are the classes you need offered at a time you need?​

• Do you know where to go for help with​

• Academic advising? Career planning? Personal counseling? Technology support? Tutoring or classroom support?​

• What has your experience been like with campus services?​

• Libraries? Dining? Recreation? Housing? Health Services? Other support programs?​

• What’s your relationship like with the faculty?​

• What co-curricular (study abroad, RSOs, etc.) experience have you been involved with?​

• What opportunities have you had to conduct research?​

• Have you had opportunities to interact with people and cultures different from you?​

Criterion 4​

• Do you feel you are receiving a quality education? Why?​

• Do you know what the requirements are to graduate?​

• Do you receive feedback from your instructors to help you improve?​

Criterion 5​

• Describe the role of the Student Senate at KU.​

• Are students given an opportunity to provide input on important initiatives?

• Have you read the Assurance Argument?​

• How is morale on campus?​

• What kind of changes are taking place at KU? Do you view these as positive?​

• What is KU’s greatest strength?​

• Do you believe academics are top priority at KU?

Criterion 1​

• Do you know KU’s mission statement?​

• How do you support KU’s mission?​

• Do you feel the Board of Regents supports KU’s mission?​

• Have you been involved in strategic planning at KU?​

• Do you believe KU has made progress with Jayhawks Rising? How so?​

• What are KU’s values? Do these align with your values?​

• What is KU’s relationship like with the city of Lawrence? What about the state of Kansas?​

• How does KU support diversity and inclusion?​

Criterion 2​

• Describe the campus climate at KU.​

• What’s the governance structure like? How do faculty participate in decision-making at the university level? Campus level? School/College level? Department level?​

• Do you feel supported in your role?​

• Who is responsible for academic policy creation or modifications?​

• Do you believe you have academic freedom in your teaching?​

• Do you receive adequate support for your research?

Criterion 3​

• What characterizes a KU education? How is it different from other institutions?​

• How are curriculum changes made?​

• What is the purpose of the KU Core/Core 34? How do you feel about the recent changes to the general education program?​

• Does your departments strategic plan align with the universities?​

• What is the faculty role in ensuring academic quality?​

• What role does research have at KU? Is it a priority?​

• Do you have adequate teaching resources? Technology? Classroom space? Laboratory space?​

• Are facilities maintained at KU?​

• How does your program measure student success?​

• Can you describe the tenure and promotion process?​

• How does your department maintain consistence across various delivery modes (face-to-face, online, hybrid)

Criterion 4​

• Describe the program review process.​

• How have you used your assessment findings?​

• How does the Center for Teaching Excellence support your assessment goals?​

• What is KU doing to improve retention and graduation rates?​

• How is your department actively involved in assessment of student learning?​

• Are faculty appropriately qualified?​

Criterion 5​

• What important strategic initiatives are underway at KU?​

• How are you involved in your unit’s budgeting and strategic planning processes?​

• What do you think about the Gateway District plans?​

• What is the role of the Faculty Senate and University Senate in campus planning?​

• Do you understand the annual budget process?​

• What do you know about Jayhawks Elevate?

Criterion 1​

• Do you know KU’s mission statement?​

• How do you support KU’s mission?​

• Do you feel the Board of Regents supports KU’s mission?​

• Have you been involved in strategic planning at KU?​

• Do you believe KU has made progress with Jayhawks Rising? How so?​

• What are KU’s values? Do these align with your values?​

• What is KU’s relationship like with the city of Lawrence? What about the state of Kansas?​

• How does KU support diversity and inclusion?​

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Criterion 2​

• Do units across the university work collaboratively?​

• Do you feel your work is valued by administration? By students? By faculty?​

• What opportunities do you have for professional development?​

• Can you describe the Staff role in shared governance?

Criterion 3​

• Are you familiar with the institutional learning goals?​

• Do you have adequate space, technology, and support for your role?​

Criterion 4​

• Are staff appropriately qualified?​

• Does your department contribute to student learning and development? How do you assess it?​

• How does your department support retention and graduation goals?​

Criterion 5​

• How do you feel about the Gateway District project?​

• How has your department participated in Jayhawks Elevate?​

• Do you understand the budgeting process?​

• Are you able to provide input on department and institutional initiatives?