SECTION VIII
Self-Study Library: Documents,
References, Reports
As we begin our self-study, a library of resource materials will be established in the
self-study office for use by everyone involved in the self-study process. We anticipate the
continued expansion of resources throughout the process and encourage the addition of any
pertinent materials which will assist us in conducting a thorough, comprehensive self-study.
The various materials listed below are located in the SHSU self-study office (AB3: 216-217)
and are easily accessible to all interested parties of the University:
SACS PUBLICATIONS
- Criteria for Accreditation, 1996 edition
- Handbook for Institutional Self-Study, 1994 edition
- Policies, Procedures, Guidelines, 1996 edition
- Handbook for Committee Chairs, 1992 edition
- Resource Manual for Institutional Effectiveness, 1996 edition
- Handbook for Peer Evaluators, 1991/1993 edition
- "Guidelines for the Steering Committee"
RESOURCE MANUALS
- NCAA Manual, National Collegiate Athletic Association
- A Practitioner's Handbook for Institutional Effectiveness and Student Outcomes
- Assessing Institutional Effectiveness: Redirecting the Self-Study Proposal
CATALOGUES, HANDBOOKS, MANUALS
- SHSU Undergraduate Catalogue, 1996-98
- SHSU Graduate Catalogue, 1995-97
- The Faculty Handbook
- Administrative Policies and Procedures
- SHSU Student Guidelines
- SHSU Committee Book
- Academic Policy Manual
- Rules and Regulations, Board of Regents, The Texas State University System
REPORTS
- SHSU Master Plan
- 1987-88 SHSU Self-Study
- Commission on Colleges Reaffirmation Report, 1988
- SHSU Response to Reaffirmation Committee Recommendations, 1988
COPIES OF RECENTLY COMPLETED INSTITUTIONAL SELF-STUDY REPORTS
- Eastern Kentucky University
- McNeese State University
- Louisiana Tech University
- Loyola University of New Orleans
- University of Texas - Pan American
- St. Edwards University
- Trinity University - San Antonio
- Northwestern State University - Louisiana
OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE PUBLICATIONS
- Athletics
- Bearkat Football Guide
- Bearkat Basketball Guide
- LadyKat Basketball Guide
- Bearkitten Academy
- Career Services
- Career Insights Newsletter
- Teacher's Guidebook
- Counseling Center
- Health Center
- Lowman Student Center
- Recreational Sports
- Intramural Policies and Procedures
- Facilities Brochure
- Student Activities
- Informational Packet
- Commuter Student Brochure
- Newsletter and Schedule of Events
- An African-American Student's Guide to More Success (produced by students)
- Program Council Brochure (produced by students)
- Cheerleading, Dance Team, and Mascot Information Packets
- SHSU Sorority Handbook (produced by students)
- The Greek Bearkat (produced by students)
- SAMentors Brochure
- Student Life
- EXCEL Enrichment Series
- Student Guidelines
- Summer Orientation Brochure
- Student Government Association Brochure
- University Police