Institutional Effectiveness Process
Cameron
University
's Institutional Effectiveness Process (IEP) integrates the assessment/planning/ budgeting cycle. A primary aim of IEP is to assure that plans are developed based on institutional priorities as well as an annual systematic collection of data to guide decisions improving the educational environment and student learning. An additional goal is to assure that the budget development procedure includes consideration of both the annual plans and the evaluative data upon which those plans are based.
The total IEP is composed of a set of annual cycles and cycles which occur less often. Annual IEP activities include program assessment and development of the Institutional Accountability Report. The Strategic Plan, Five-year Program Reviews, and various accrediting reports are part of the continuous improvement process at Cameron.
The information developed within the components of the system is utilized to support other components. Annually, the process repeats with specific IEP events occurring throughout the academic year.
The fiscal year begins on the July 1, with resources allocated according to the priorities established by the faculty and approved by the department chair or program director and through the appropriate administrative channels. Improving student learning has the highest priority.
