CAS
Deadline to complete the CAS process will be the same date as the Annual Report Deadline. By this deadline, the department will submit (standard templates are provided):
- CAS Self-Assessment Guide
- CAS Final Report
Required Sections to be completed by every department:
- Part 1. Mission
- Part 2. Program
- Part 3. Organization and Leadership
- Part 6. Law, Policy & Governance
- Part 7. Diversity, Equity and Access
- Part 12. Assessment
Any additional sections are optional. All documents, including evidence, should be stored in MS Teams CAS folder, organized by CAS self-assessment title.
Departments who successfully received accreditation do not have to complete the overall department CAS Self-Assessment Guide (i.e. University Police, Intercollegiate Athletics, & Hazen Center for Integrated Care). They are encouraged to complete a CAS self-assessment guide that focuses on a priority or area of interest.
Suggested Timeline for CHIPs Self-Assessment Activities:
YEAR 1
| 1. Plan the Process | Map out steps based on criteria and sections in the self-assessment guide. Consider assigning staff to specific sections of the self-assessment, determine organization of materials and map out your timeline. |
| 2. Assemble & Train Self-Assessment Team | In your department, determine who will be involved with completing the self-assessment. Conduct or organize training for those members. |
| 3. Identify, Collect & Review Evidence | Define what constitutes evidence, then gather, collect, manage and review evidence. |
| 4. Conduct & Interpret Ratings | Clarify rating criteria; engage in rating via self-assessment in department and through an external review |
YEAR 2
| 5. Develop an Action Plan | Identify discrepancies, analyze ratings, and results; determine recommended next steps, corrective action, areas of strength, etc. |
| 6. Prepare a Report | Complete the self-study guide, and the CAS Final Report; ensure all evidence is organized and stored in filecity2 |
| 7. Close the Loop | Put action plans into practice; identify barriers to overcome and build-buy in. Share results in the Annual Report, in the division, etc. |
Schedule
ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER
| Self-Assessment Guide | CAS Schedule* (CHIPs Schedule) |
| Academic Advising Programs | 2018–December 2019 (Peer Mentoring 2021-2023) |
| Orientation Programs | 2019–2020 |
| Transfer Student Programs & Services | 2019–2020 |
| Disability Resources & Services | 2020–2021 |
CAMPUS RECREATION
Self-Assessment Guide
Recreational Sports Program
CAS Schedule*
2020–2021
CHIPs Schedule
Club Sports
2017-2019
CAREER SERVICES
Self-Assessment Guide
Career Services
CAS Schedule*
2019–2020
CHIPs Schedule
Student Employment
2021-2023
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
| Self-Assessment Guide | CAS Schedule* (CHIPs Schedule) |
| Leadership Program | 2018–2019 (Leadership Program 2017–2019) |
| Civic Engagement | 2021–2022 (Community Service 2019–2021) |
HAZEN CENTER FOR INTEGRATED CARE
| Self-Assessment Guide | CAS Schedule* (CHIPs Schedule) |
| AOD Programs | 2020–2021 (Healthy Campus 2019–2021) |
| Sexual Violence-Related Programs & Services | 2019–202o |
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM
Self-Assessment Guide
Educational Opportunity Program
CAS Schedule*
2019–202o
FINANCIAL AID
Self-Assessment Guide
Financial Aid Programs
CAS Schedule*
2021–2022
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
CHIPs Schedule
Athletic Teams 2019–2021
RESIDENTIAL LIFE/LEARNING COMMUNITIES
Self-Assessment Guide
Housing & Residence Life Programs
CAS Schedule*
2020–2021
CHIPs Schedule
LLC and Res Curriculum
2017–2019
REGISTRATION & RECORDS
Self-Assessment Guide
Registrar Programs & Services
CAS Schedule*
2020–2021
STUDENT CONDUCT
Self-Assessment Guide
Student Conduct Programs
CAS Schedule*
2021–2022
| Self-Assessment Guide | CAS Schedule* (CHIPs Schedule) |
| Fraternity & Sorority Life | 2018–2019 |
| Commuters | 2019–202o |
| Campus Activities | 2020–2021 (Celebrations and Traditions 2021–2023) |
| Seymour Union | 2020–2021 (Student Organizations 2019–2021) |
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
Self-Assessment Guide
Undergraduate Admissions Programs and Services
CAS Schedule*
2019–202o