Members of the university community gathered to learn more about integral aspects regarding Ball State’s accreditation process in a forum held by the university.
The discussion took place Tuesday in the Ball Communication Building and was open to the public. This was the third forum held by Ball State discussing the topic.
The goal of the forum was to gain feedback and suggestions to make sure Ball State strives toward accomplishing its mission of accreditation.
“The questions and thoughts that people have add to our knowledge,” Marilyn Buck, an associate provost, said.
There is also a written report for others to read to gain more insight about the accreditation.
This report, as well as other information regarding the accreditation, can be found on the university’s website.
According to the institutional accreditation Web page, the report focuses on five major criteria and 21 core standards that are determined by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
“For those who have participated in the webcast, [they] can get a nice overview of what we have written in the report,” Buck said.
The forum focused on several issues including having a diverse campus and immersive learning.
“Our goal is make sure we have the resources to use to accomplish our mission and goals as a university,” said Rodney Davis, professor of business and marketing education. “It is important in looking at physical, student, fiscal, monetary, information technology resources and all of those things that help us to ultimately accomplish our mission.”
Throughout the forum, each member of the committee summarized the five different criteria of the accreditation.
In each review of the study, the audience members were able to gain insight in learning the key developments Ball State strives toward in making sure students are gaining a good education.
Katie Slabaugh, student affairs assistant to the vice president/deputy coordinator for Title IX, said it is important for the university to acknowledge students different talents on campus.
“I am interested in hearing and learning more about students producing multimedia stories, which is important for the university to provide an outlet for students to shine and to showcase their talents,” Slabaugh said.
