Standard VII: Governance, Leadership, and Administration 

"The institution is governed and administered in a manner that allows it to realize its stated mission and goals in a way that effectively benefits the institution, its students, and the other constituencies it serves. Even when supported by or affiliated with a related entity, the institution has education as its primary purpose, and it operates as an academic institution with appropriate autonomy."

1. How does the institution evaluate and provide evidence that its governance structure clearly displays roles, responsibilities, and accountability for decision-making by all constituencies, including the University's Board of Trustees, administration, faculty, staff, and students? 

2. How does the institution evaluate and provide evidence that the administrative structure and leadership positions engage with faculty, students, and staff to advance the institution's goals and objectives and embrace change to maintain an environment that fosters informed decision making and student success? 

3. To what degree does the institution review and demonstrate how the administrative structure and leadership positions ensure the effective functioning of the institution responsive to the higher education landscape through its mission, meeting strategic goals, assuming fiduciary responsibility, ensuring stability and viability of degree programs, implementing University policy, and effective planning? 

4. In what manner does the institution evaluate and demonstrate how University leadership is provided the necessary resources, such as time, assistance, and technology, to perform their duties and assess efficiency and effectiveness of their areas? 

5. To what extent does the University analyze and document regular assessment of the effectiveness of its governance, leadership, and administration?