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Comments from our Self-Study Coordinator...
I sought the task of coordinating our self-study because I
believe it represents an important opportunity to move Mansfield forward. We live in fast changing times, and it is important for us to examine carefully all that we do as an educational institution. I
am convinced that only institutions which are able to understand themselves within the context of social and technological change will be able to thrive in the future. New challenges to the
traditional university are emerging rapidly. Our Middle States self-study represent an opportunity to understand change and cope with significant challenges. These issues range from
evolving student learning styles to Web-based education, as well as the growing dominance of technologically-based "learning companies," which are rapidly replacing traditional text
publishers. We must explore how all parts of the Mansfield University community will be prepared to respond as we enter a new century of teaching, learning, and living on our residential campus.
Toward this end we have decided to focus our self-study on three key areas:
Student Learning and Experiences
Faculty Roles and Effectiveness, and
Technical and Instructional Resources
Within each area we intend to carefully study cross-cutting themes, such as the future of
teaching and learning, allocation of university resources, assessment strategies, and support for diversity initiatives. We also intend to involve all aspects and all members of the campus
community in our study. While we will attempt to be respectful of your time, we need your perspectives and your ideas. In short, we will need your help to understand ourselves and envision
a Mansfield University of the future.
Mansfield Middle-States Self-Study Coordinator
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