Standard VI: : Planning, Resources, and Institutional Improvement 

"The institution’s planning processes, resources, and structures are aligned with each other and are sufficient to fulfill its mission and goals, to continuously assess and improve its programs and services, and to respond effectively to opportunities and challenges."

1. To what extent are institutional (institution wide and individual unit level) objectives clearly stated, assessed, and operationalized to reflect linkage to mission and goal achievement, and used for planning and resource allocation? 

2. How does assessment of effectiveness of planning, resource allocation, institutional renewal processes and financial viability contribute to long-term sustainability consistent with the University mission, goals, and institutional priorities? 

3. How does the institution show that resources - fiscal, human, physical and technical - provide adequate support to its operations in the fulfillment of mission and goals? 

4. In what ways does the University manifest a well-defined decision-making process, clear assignment of responsibility and accountability, and communication and assessment of its planning and improvement processes that provide for constituent participation? 

5. To what extent does Marywood align the Strategic Plan and budgeting process with the mission, goals, and strategic objectives of the institution and units?