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Core Requirements 2
Comprehensive
Standards 3
Institutional Mission 3.1
C.S. 3.1.1
C.S. 3.2.1
C.S. 3.2.2
C.S. 3.2.3
C.S. 3.2.4
C.S. 3.2.5
C.S. 3.2.6
C.S. 3.2.7
C.S. 3.2.8
C.S. 3.2.9
C.S. 3.2.10
C.S. 3.2.11
C.S. 3.2.12
C.S. 3.2.13
C.S. 3.2.14
Institutional Effectiveness 3.3
C.S. 3.3.1
Education Programs 3.4
All Educational Programs
Library & Other Learning Resources 3.8
Student Affairs & Services 3.9
Financial & Physical
Resources 3.10
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Comprehensive Standards
3.1.1 The institution has a clear and comprehensive mission statement that guides it; is approved by the governing board; is periodically reviewed by the board; and is communicated to the institution's constituencies.
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The mission statement
of the University of New Orleans clearly delineates the functions and responsibilities of the university as an institution of higher education.
The mission statement is the product of the university planning process,
during which faculty, staff, and administration provided input. The document
was approved by the University Planning Committee in the fall of 2002
and reaffirmed in 2004. In annual budget planning, academic goal-setting
and institutional assessment, the mission statement is communicated to
the university community. In addition, it is published in the online
University
Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog (Adobe p. 10) .
The
university's role, scope, and mission are reviewed periodically by the
Louisiana Board of Regents.
The mission statement fully covers the university's commitment to teaching and learning. In addition, as a public, urban, and research institution, the mission statement cites both research and public service as a crucial part of the university's obligations.
The statement was approved June 4, 2004
by the LSU System Board of Supervisors and is consistent with policy of the Board of Regents.
LSU System Board of Supervisors, Minutes, June 3-4, 2004,
Item 9D4 (p.14)
resources/LSU_board_minutes_jun2004.pdf
Mission Statement
Governance & Administration 3.2
3.2.1 The governing board of the institution is responsible for the selection and the evaluation of the chief executive officer.
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According to the Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU System Board of Supervisors (Article VII, Section 4) (Adobe p. 10),
the Chancellor is appointed by the Board upon the recommendation of the President and serves at the pleasure of the Board. The
Chancellor’s evaluation is performed by the President of the LSU System.
Supporting Documentation and Evidence
Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU System Board of Supervisors:
Article 7., Section 4
/6BC07CF5353512B186256CBE007190A5/$File/Complete+Bylaws
+Oct.+2003.pdf#page=10LSU System Procedures for the Evaluation of Chancellors
Evaluation/$File/ChancellorEvaluation.pdf
3.2.2 The legal authority and operating control of the institution are clearly defined for the following areas within the institution's governance structure:
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3.2.2.1 The Institution's Mission
The LSU System Board of Supervisors approves the
University of New Orleans' mission.
(See the
Board Minutes, June 3- 4, 2004.)
The Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU Board of Supervisors
outline the controls and responsibilities delegated to the Board and university, respectively in
Article VII, Section 4. (Adobe p. 9)
3.2.2.2 The Fiscal Stability of the Institution
The Board of Supervisors allocates funding for the year to the university. The university, in turn, presents a budget for the fiscal year to the Board for approval. The Chancellor is responsible to the President for the campus budget. This responsibility includes review and recommendation of budgets for the units and divisions within the campus, as well as the consolidated budget for the university as a whole. In
Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU Board of Supervisors (Chapter V: "Financial & Business Procedures," (Adobe p. 30)
the financial and business procedures governing the Board and the institutions of the LSU System are stated.
3.2.2.3 Institutional Policy, Including Policies Concerning Related and Affiliated Corporate Entities and All Auxiliary Services
In Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU Board of Supervisors
(Chapter VIII: "Affiliated Organizations,") (Adobe p. 45),
Permanent Memorandum (PM) 9:
"LSU System Investment, Banking Services, and Safeguarding of Deposits Policy"
as well as
UNO Administrative Policy (AP) 47.5:
"Private Use of Official University Insignia, Titles, Stationary, Envelopes, et cetera,"
and
Administrative Policy (AP) 47.6:
"Use of University Indicia"
govern institutional policy, including policies concerning related and affiliated corporate entities and all auxiliary services.
3.2.2.4 Related Foundations (Athletic, Research, etc.) and Other Corporate Entities whose Primary Purpose is to Support the Institution and/or its Programs
These same policies govern relationships to related foundations (athletic, research, etc.) and other corporate entities whose primary purpose is to support the university and/or its programs.
Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU Board of Supervisors (Chapter VI: "Gifts & Grants") (Adobe p. 35)
provides additional policy information.
Supporting Documentation and Evidence
Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU Board of Supervisors (Article VII, Section 4) (Adobe p. 9)
+Bylaws+Oct.+2003.pdfBylaws & Regulations of the LSU System Board of Supervisors
(Chapter V: "Financial & Business Procedures") (Adobe p. 30)
6BC07CF5353512B186256CBE007190A5/$File/Complete+Bylaws+Oct.+2003.pdfBylaws & Regulations of the LSU System Board of Supervisors
(Chapter VI: "Gifts & Grants") (Adobe p. 35)
6BC07CF5353512B186256CBE007190A5/$File/Complete+Bylaws+Oct.+2003.pdfBylaws & Regulations of the LSU System Board of Supervisors
(Chapter VII, Section 4) (Adobe p. 7)
Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU System Board of Supervisors (Chapter
VIII: "Affiliated Organizations, Bylaws & Regulations") (Adobe p. 45)
+Bylaws+Oct.+2003.pdfLSU System Board of Supervisors, Minutes, June 3-4, 2004
LSU System Permanent Memorandum (PM) 9: "LSU System Investment, Banking Services, and Safeguarding of Deposits Policy"
Mission Statement
University Administrative Policy (AP) 47.5: “Private Use of Official University Insignia, Titles, Stationary, Envelopes, et cetera”
University Administrative Policy (AP) 47.6: "Use of University Indicia"
3.2.3 The board has a policy addressing conflict of interest for its members.
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The LSU System Board of Supervisors
is the governing body responsible for all the campuses that compose the Louisiana State University System. All members of the Board are appointed Officers of the State of Louisiana. As such, they are subject to the laws of the state as defined by the
1974 Louisiana State Constitution (Article X: “Public Officials and Employees”) and the
State Code of Ethics,
which govern their conduct and responsibilities. The Board of Supervisors follows established policies that fully cover potential conflicts of interest. The creation of an additional policy specifically for the Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU System Board of Supervisors was determined by the Board to be preempted by state law and redundant.
However, the
Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU System Board of Supervisors, Chapter VII, Section 7-3-e and Section 7-3-f (Adobe p. 39),
provide guidelines protecting the university from influence and conflicts of interest with regard to grant administration, the management of distributable royalties, LSU personnel officers, other influencers, or with regard to a corporation in which LSU holds and/or acquires stock.
Supporting Documentation and Evidence
1974 Louisiana State Constitution (Article X)
Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU System Board of Supervisors,
October 2003
/6bc07cf5353512b186256cbe007190a5?OpenDocumentLSU System Board of Supervisors
Louisiana Board of Ethics
State of Louisiana Code of Ethics
3.2.4 The governing board is free from undue influence from political, religious, or other external bodies, and protects the institution from such influence.
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As public servants for the State of Louisiana,
members
of the LSU Board of Supervisors
are subject to the laws of the state, which govern their conduct and responsibilities.
The
State Code of Ethics
and the
1974
Louisiana State Constitution (Article X, Section 9: "Public Officials
and Employees")
(Adobe p. 5)
specifically address ethical standards for public servants. Board members
are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. They serve
6-year terms and can be removed only for
ethical
misconduct.
Supporting Documentation and Evidence
1974 Louisiana State Constitution
1974 Louisiana State Constitution (Article X, Section 9: “Public Officials and Employees”) (Adobe p.5)
Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU System Board of Supervisors
(Adobe p. 40)
Complete+Bylaws+Oct.+2003.pdfThe Louisiana Code of Governmental Ethics
3.2.5 Members of the governing board can be dismissed only for cause and by due process.
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Members of the
LSU System Board of Supervisors
may be removed from office only for cause and by due process as Public Officials of the State of Louisiana.
Article X, Section 9: "Public Officials and Employees", Part I, Section 2
of the
1974 Louisiana State Constitution
establishes type of service and
Part III, Section 24 (Adobe p. 11)
addresses the impeachment and removal of elected and appointed officials.
Supporting Documentation and Evidence
1974 Louisiana State Constitution
1974 Louisiana State Constitution (Article X, Section 9: "Public Officials and Employees," Part I, Section §2)
1974 Louisiana State Constitution (Part III: "Other Provisions,"
Section §24) (Adobe p. 11)
LSU System Board of Supervisors
3.2.6 There is a clear and appropriate distinction, in writing and practice, between the policy-making functions of the governing board and the responsibility of the administration and faculty to administer and implement policy.
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The 1974 Louisiana State Constitution
(Article VIII, Section 7) (Adobe p. 4)
and the
Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU System Board of Supervisors (Adobe p. 9)
outline the duties and responsibilities of the Board and the university. The Chancellor is responsible to the Board of Supervisors through the President of the LSU System for the effective execution of policy as stated in
Article VII, Section 4 (Adobe p.10) of the Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU Board of Supervisors.
The faculty's duties and responsibilities are outlined in the
Faculty Handbook, 2.7 (Adobe p. 10).
Overall duties include instruction, research, and public service.
Supporting Documentation and Evidence
1974 Louisiana State Constitution (Article VIII, Section 7) (Adobe p. 4)
1974 Louisiana State Constitution (Article VII, Section 7: "Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities of the Academic Staff") (Adobe p. 10)
Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU System Board of Supervisors
(Adobe p. 9)
Faculty Handbook, Section 2.7 (Adobe p. 10)
3.2.7 The institution has a clearly defined and published organizational structure that delineates responsibility for the administration of policies.
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The university publishes its
Organizational Charts
online and in the University Telephone Directory, which is printed annually (pp. 19-27 in the 2004 Directory). The LSU Board of Supervisors and the President of the LSU System establish the framework for the functions and programs of the institution as noted in the
Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU System Board of Supervisors (Article VII, Section 4-f, p.8). (Adobe p. 11.)
The Chancellor is responsible for the campus organizational structure, which delineates the major divisions of the campus, and designates duties and responsibilities, as he or she deems proper. These duties and responsibilities are reflected in the organizational charts. The organizational charts define areas of responsibility for the Chancellor and the various Vice Chancellors.
Supporting Documentation and Evidence
Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU System Board of Supervisors (Article VII, Section 4-f, p. 8) (Adobe p. 11)
C07CF5353512B186256CBE007190A5/$File/Complete+Bylaws+Oct.+2003.pdfOrganizational Charts
University Telephone Directory 2004
Print copy only. Available at all college and department offices.
3.2.8 The institution has qualified administrative and academic officers with the experience, competence, and capacity to lead the institution.
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The administrative and academic officers at the University of New Orleans have the experience, competence, and capacity to lead the university, and their credentials provide evidence of this.
The Chancellor, the administrative head of the campus, is appointed by the LSU System Board of Supervisors upon the recommendation of the LSU System President. The Chancellor holds office at the pleasure of the Board. The Chancellor is charged with administering the university and has complete executive authority subject to the direction and control of the President and the Board. (See
Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU System Board of Supervisors, (Adobe p. 10.)
As the administrative head of a campus, the Chancellor is responsible to the Board through the President for the effective execution of all laws relating to Louisiana State University System, and all policies, rules, regulations, directives, and memoranda issued by the President. The Chancellor's discretionary powers are broad enough to enable him or her to meet his or her extensive responsibilities. In the performance of his or her duties and responsibilities, the Chancellor has direct access to the President and is the official medium of communication between the President and all personnel of his or her campus.
The Chancellor, after consultation with the appropriate academic and/or administrative staff, selects all campus administrative officers. In doing so, the Chancellor recommends to the President the appointments, suspensions, and dismissals of all campus administrative officers holding positions at the pleasure of the Board.
(PM-69, "Delegation of Authority to Execute Personnel Actions,"
lists those positions that require explicit System approval.)
He or she also makes all other appointments, promotions, transfers, suspensions, and dismissals of all academic, administrative, and professional employees subject to the approval of the President and confirmation of the Board.
The University of New Orleans has eight Vice Chancellors, including the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost and vice chancellors for Research; Financial Services; Governmental, Community Affairs and Diversity; Strategic Planning and Budget; Technology and Economic Development; Student Affairs, University Relations and Campus Services; and Development.
The University of New Orleans has seven colleges led by Deans. The Earl K. Long Library is administered by a dean as is the Graduate School that is administered by the Dean of the Graduate School, who also serves as Vice Chancellor for Research.
Administrative Procedure 2.5 provides
"Guidelines for Search Committees For Major Administrative Positions."
Administrative Procedure 2.6 outlines the
"Authority and Responsibilities of Academic Deans and Directors."
A roster of administrative and academic officers and staff and their qualifications is provided for the reader's review.
Supporting Documentation and Evidence
Administrative Procedure (AP) 2.5: "Guidelines for Search Committees for Major Administrative Positions"
Administrative Procedure (AP) 2.6: "Authority and Responsibilities of Academic Deans and Directors"
Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU System Board of Supervisors (Chapter II, Section 2, p. 16: "Appointments, Promotions, and Tenure")
(Adobe p. 19)
LSU System Permanent Memorandum (PM) 23: "Ranks, Provisions & Policies Governing Appointments and Promotion of Academic Staff"
LSU System Permanent Memorandum (PM) 69: "Delegation of Authority to Execute Personnel Actions"
3.2.9 The institution defines and publishes policies regarding appointment and employment of faculty and staff.
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The Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU System Board of Supervisors, LSU System Permanent Memoranda, university Administrative Procedures, and other policies found in the
University of New Orleans Faculty Handbook
and the
University of New Orleans Staff Handbook
prescribe the appointment and employment of faculty and staff. In addition, state civil service employees policies are available from the
Louisiana Department of State Civil Service.
Specific information on employment at the University of New Orleans is found in the Supporting Documents and Evidence section.
Supporting Documentation and Evidence
Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU System Board of Supervisors
Chapter II: "Appointments, Promotions, and Tenure"
(Adobe p. 19)
bfb/6BC07CF5353512B186256CBE007190A5/$File/Complete+Bylaws
+Oct.+2003.pdf#page=19Chapter III: "Leaves" (Adobe p. 26)
bfb/6BC07CF5353512B186256CBE007190A5/$File/Complete+Bylaws
+Oct.+2003.pdf#page=26Chapter IV: "Insurance and Retirement" (Adobe p. 28)
3bfb/6BC07CF5353512B186256CBE007190A5/$File/Complete+Bylaws+Oct.
+2003.pdf#page=28Chapter V, Section 13-5 : "Financial Exigency" (Adobe p. 33)
6BC07CF5353512B186256CBE007190A5/$File/Complete+Bylaws+Oct.
+2003.pdf#page=30LSU System Permanent Memoranda (Selected PMs)
PM 11: "Outside Employment of University Employees"
PM 12: "Educational Privileges for Full-Time Nonacademic & Other Academic Employees"
PM 19: "Determination of Teaching Loads and Proper Utilization of Facilities"
PM 20: "Leave Policies for Academic & Unclassified & Classified Personnel"
PM 23: "Ranks, Provisions & Policies Governing Appointments and Promotion of Academic Staff"
PM 33: "Drug-Free Workplace and Drug Testing Policy"
PM 34: "Procedure for Reviewing Disability Retirement Claims Under the Optional Retirement Plan"
PM 35: "Review of Faculty Ranks"
PM 41: "Salary Cost Distribution and Conversion
of Salaries"
PM 55: "Equal Opportunity Policy"
PM 64: "Intellectual Property - Distribution of Royalties and Other Matters"
PM 67: "Contracts between the University and its
Faculty Members"
PM 69: "Delegation of Authority to Execute
Personnel Actions"
PM 70: "Return to Work Policy for Employees on
Workers' Compensation"
Louisiana Department of State Civil Service HR Handbook
University of New Orleans Faculty Handbook
2.4: Appointment Procedures
2.5: Confidentiality of Personnel Records of
University Employees
2.7: Duties and Responsibilities
2.8: University Policy on Faculty Conduct
2.9: Faculty Grievance Procedure
2.10: Tenured and Term Appointments
2.11: Promotion Link to P & T Policy
2.12: Policy and Guidelines for Merit Pay Assessment
for Faculty
2.13: Expiration of Appointment
2.14: Continuing Review of Faculty Achievements
2.15: Leaving the University
2.16: Departmental Governance
2.17: Faculty Service on Committees
University of New Orleans Administrative Policies and Procedures
AP 2.0: "Affirmative Action and Equal
Employment Opportunities"
AP 2.1: "Compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy"
AP 2.10: "Appointments for Full-Time Instructors"
University of New Orleans Hiring Procedures for Faculty and
Non-classified positions
University of New Orleans Staff Handbook
3.2.10 The institution evaluates the effectiveness of its administrators, including the chief executive officer, on a periodic basis.
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The university evaluates the effectiveness of its administrators including the Chancellor, Provost, Vice Chancellors, Deans and Department Chairs.
Chancellor
The Chancellor is evaluated every three years in accordance with Louisiana State University System
Procedures for the Evaluation of Chancellors.
Special evaluations may be conducted if the LSU System President and LSU Board of Supervisors deem it necessary. Evaluators include administrators, faculty, staff, students and community/alumni.
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
The current policy calls for an evaluation of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost every three years. The evaluation process will include broad based input. Prior to this new policy, the Provost was evaluated periodically, last in 2000. In this review, the Chancellor met separately with representative groups of faculty, deans, vice chancellors, non-classified staff and community representatives and all faculty were encouraged to submit written comments to the Vice Chair of the Policy Committee, an elected faculty committee representing the faculty of each college.
Vice Chancellors
The University has conducted periodic evaluations of other Vice Chancellors. In an effort to do so in a more systematic way, the University is developing a policy that will evaluate all University Vice Chancellors three years after their initial appointment and every five years thereafter. This process will include data obtained from a survey of faculty on services, interviews from directors and other relevant constitutions and a review by the Chancellor.
Deans
Deans receive performance evaluations no later than the fifth year of service and no less than every five years thereafter. The Policy Committee conducts the Dean Reviews, and also has the responsibilities of (a) developing and fine-tuning the review instrument, and (b) assuring that the process is timely, confidential and complete. The Policy Committee maintains a folder of previous review instruments, letters, timetables and accompanying documentation.
Department Chairs
Department chairmen are appointed or reappointed upon the recommendation of the dean of the college and the approval of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Chancellor, the President, and the Board of Supervisors. They hold their administrative positions at the pleasure of the Board. The maximum term of appointment is three years, with the possibility of renewal. Upon the expiration of a chair’s appointment, the dean consults with the faculty of the department to determine who will lead the department for the next three-year period.
Supporting Documentation and Evidence
Bylaws & Regulations, Chapter 2. APPOINTMENTS, PROMOTIONS, AND TENURE, Section 2 ( Adobe p. 19)
/6BC07CF5353512B186256CBE007190A5/$File/Complete+Bylaws+
Oct.+2003.pdfLSU System "Procedures for the Evaluation of Chancellors"
3a3fd86256d6d00711120/c760c3983b6f6c0286256d740048
389a/$FILE/ChancellorEvaluation.pdfAP 2.7 Departmental Governance—Academic Departments
3.2.11 The institution’s chief executive officer has ultimate responsibility for, and exercises appropriate administrative and fiscal control over, the institution’s intercollegiate athletics program.
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The Chancellor, the university’s chief executive officer, as defined in
Article VII, Section 4, p. 7
(Adobe p. 10) of the Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU System Board of Supervisors, has complete authority over all areas of the institution, including the
Athletics Department.
The university’s
Organizational Chart
clearly depicts this relationship.
The Chancellor is responsible for appointing and supervising the university’s Director of Athletics (Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU System Board of Supervisors,
Article VII, Section 4, p.7).
(Adobe p. 10) In addition, an institutional
Athletic Council,
appointed by the Chancellor, serves as a policy-formulating and regulatory body in all matters related to the university’s intercollegiate athletics program as detailed in the
Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU System Board of Supervisors (Chapter 1, Section 3.3, p. 15) .
(Adobe p. 18)
Major decisions, including fiscal decisions, regarding intercollegiate athletics at the University of New Orleans can be made at the campus level, the LSU System level, or the Board of Regents level, depending on the authority governing the action taken.
The scope of the LSU System Board of Supervisors’ authority includes personnel and other major decisions regarding intercollegiate athletics. The Chancellor of the University of New Orleans is the Chief Executive Officer and is appointed by, and reports to, the LSU System President. The Chancellor is the deciding authority for all campus policies not reserved to the LSU System Board of Supervisors or the Louisiana Board of Regents.
With specific respect to athletics, the Chancellor's role is further spelled out in the Louisiana Board of Regents' Policy for State Fund Usage in Athletic Programs, as follows:
“III. Policy Requirements, A. Institutional Control: Section 2.” (Adobe p.3.)
It is expected that an institution’s chief executive officer will have final authority and ultimate responsibility for the intercollegiate athletic program and the actions of any board in control of that program.”
Every ten years, the university’s athletic programs are reviewed by NCAA for certification purposes. The current
NCAA
Certification Self-Study (Adobe p. 7) was completed in 2003.
In addition, the Chancellor receives, from the University’s Institutional Effectiveness (IE) Committee (a university-appointed oversight group), the
Athletic Department’s annual IE Plan (Goals and Objectives) (Adobe p. 5) for his review and approval.
Supporting Documentation and Evidence
Athletic Council
Athletics Department
Athletics Department, Annual Institutional Effectiveness Plan
Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU System Board of Supervisors, October 2003 (Article VII, Section 4, p. 7) (Adobe p. 10)
Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU System Board of Supervisors (Chapter 1, Section 3.3, p. 15) (Adobe p. 18)
Louisiana Board of Regents. Policy for State Fund Usage in Athletic Programs, “III. Policy Requirements, A. Institutional Control: Section 2.” (Adobe p. 3)
NCAA Certification Self-Study
University of New Orleans Organizational Chart
3.2.12 The institution's chief executive officer has ultimate control of the institution's fund-raising activities.
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The Chancellor, the university’s chief executive officer, has ultimate authority over all areas of the university, including fund-raising activities, as defined in the
Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU System Board of Supervisors (Article VII, Section 4) (Adobe p. 10).
Chapter VI: “Gifts and Grants (Adobe p. 35)
and
Chapter VIII: “Affiliated Organizations” (Adobe p.45)
of said Bylaws & Regulations govern institutional policy, including policies concerning all related and affiliated corporate entities and auxiliary services. These same policies govern relationships to other associated foundations (athletic, research, etc.) and other corporate entities whose primary purpose is to support the university and its programs through fund raising and other means.
The Chancellor of the university directs the activities of the university’s Advancement Office that oversees and manages fund-raising activities. Recent changes have created a Vice Chancellor for Advancement, who
answers directly to the Chancellor.
This new position was created by the new administration to ensure university control of all fund-raising activities. Resources and support of the work of the university’s Advancement Office are partially provided by the
University of New Orleans Foundation.
The Chancellor is an ex-officio member of the board of the Foundation and sits on the executive committee of the Foundation. The Foundation Board provides strategic advice to the Chancellor. Fund-raising decisions and execution of strategic policy are, however, the prerogatives of the Chancellor.
Supporting Documentation and Evidence
Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU System Board of Supervisors (Article VII, Section 4)
56bf9006c3bfb/6BC07CF5353512B186256CBE007190A5/$File
/Complete+Bylaws+Oct.+2003.pdf#page=10Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU System Board of Supervisors (Chapter VI: “Gifts and Grants”)
CF5353512B186256CBE007190A5/$File/Complete+Bylaws+Oct.+2003.pdf#page=35Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU System Board of Supervisors (Chapter VIII: “Affiliated Organizations”)
CF5353512B186256CBE007190A5/$File/Complete+Bylaws+Oct.+2003.pdf#page=45University of New Orleans Organizational Chart
University of New Orleans/University of New Orleans Foundation Affiliation Agreement
3.2.13 An institution-related foundation, not controlled by the institution, has a contractual or other formal agreement that (a) accurately describes the relationship between the institution and the foundation, and (b) describes any liability associated with that relationship. In all cases, the institution ensures that the relationship is consistent with its mission.
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There are several institutionally related foundations (501(c) (3) organizations) that are not controlled by the university:
University of New Orleans Foundation
UNO Research and Technology Foundation, Inc.
UNO Property and Housing Development Foundation
Each foundation is managed by a board that includes a majority of private citizens (not university employees). The relationship of the foundations to the university is defined by affiliation agreements. These affiliation agreements provide (among other things) the following:
- Acknowledgement by the university of the non-profit university-support purposes of the foundations
- The foundations’ authority to solicit, hold, invest, and administer gifts on behalf
of the university
- Use of and reimbursement for the use of university resources
- Compliance with law and accounting convention
- Auditing and reporting requirements and resolution of any audit findings
- Misuse of funds, reporting, and correction
- Payments to and contracts with university employees
- Prohibited expenditures
The affiliation agreements do not create any responsibility on the part of the university for the actions or liabilities of the foundations.
Supporting Documentation and Evidence
Privateer Athletic Association
University of New Orleans Alumni Association
University of New Orleans Foundation
University of New Orleans Property and Housing
Development Foundation
University of New Orleans Research and Technology Foundation, Inc.
3.2.14 The institution's policies are clear concerning ownership of materials, compensation, copyright issues, and the use of revenue derived from the creation and production of all intellectual property. This applies to students, faculty and staff.
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The Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU System Board of Supervisors
(Chapter VII: "Intellectual Property," p. 35) (Adobe p. 37)
and
Permanent Memorandum 64: "Intellectual Property - Distribution of Royalties and Other Matters" (redistributed 01/24/97)
clearly establish the university’s policies regarding intellectual property. At the time of employment, faculty are provided with the University of New Orleans Faculty Handbook. Faculty and students are made aware of the guidelines through the
University of New Orleans Technology Transfer Handbook
and through the University of New Orleans
Office of Technology Transfer
outreach program.
Authority for the University of New Orleans Research & Technology Foundation to manage and promote Intellectual Property issues is documented in an agreement between the LSU System Board of Supervisors, the University of New Orleans, and the University of New Orleans Research & Technology Foundation. The signed document is filed in the
Office of Technology Transfer & Corporate Partnerships.
Supporting Documentation and Evidence
Bylaws & Regulations of the LSU System Board of Supervisors (Chapter VII: "Intellectual Property") (Adobe p. 37)
cf5353512b186256cbe007190a5?OpenDocumentLSU System Permanent Memorandum (PM) 64: "Intellectual Property - Distribution of Royalties and Other Matters"
bf9006c3bfd/ABE5E47737BFCEF986256C250062B89C/$File/PM-64.pdfUniversity of New Orleans Office of Technology Transfer website
University of New Orleans Technology Transfer Handbook
"Technology Transfer Agreement between UNO Research and Technology Foundation and Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College by and through University of New Orleans"
Institutional Effectiveness 3.3
3.3.1 The institution identifies expected outcomes for its educational programs and its administrative and educational support services; assesses whether it achieves these outcomes; and provides evidence of improvement based on analysis of these results.
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Narrative
The university has conducted a yearly review of its academic programs since the mid-1990s but took an evolutionary step in 2001 by completely restructuring its institutional effectiveness process. Currently, the university engages in ongoing institution-wide review of all of its academic, administrative, and educational support units and programs. The review is headed by the Coordinator of Institutional Effectiveness, who reports directly to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost. The Coordinator chairs a 10-member committee made up of representatives from academic, administrative, and student-support departments/units.
The academic departments and administrative/student-support units develop their institutional effectiveness (IE) plans in accordance with both departmental/unit and university goals. Academic departmental plans must be approved by a vote of the faculty (and Chairs must keep minutes of the meeting) before being submitted to the appropriate Dean. All
IE plans
are then reviewed by the respective college Dean or Division Head to make sure that the goals and objectives are congruent with those of the college/division, and they are then sent to the IE Committee. The IE Committee then reviews the yearly IE plans from the university’s units to ensure that each has a well-defined mission statement and clearly articulated goals, measurable objectives (expected outcomes), and strategies and assessment tools for achieving the mission. Academic departments and programs are required to include at least two direct and two indirect measures of student learning outcomes.
The IE Committee also reviews the end-of-year IE reports from all the university’s departments/units to ensure that each is using its assessment outcomes to modify the next year’s IE plan and thereby improve future performance. The IE Committee has the authority to return IE plans/reports to the departments/units with requests for modifications. The yearly IE plans and reports are maintained in hardbound form and are also available for everyone’s inspection on the
IE Website.
Institutional effectiveness is integrated with the university’s strategic planning process in both a top-down and a bottom-up process. In the top-down process, the Chancellor and Provost consult with the Vice Chancellor for Strategic Planning and the University Planning Committee to identify short-term and long-term goals that are of such importance that they should be addressed by the university’s academic and student-support service units. The IE Committee circulates these “top-down directives” to all of the departments/units and then checks to see that they are addressed by all of the university’s departments/units in their individual IE plans. In the bottom-up process, the IE Committee evaluates all requests for new funds in the end-of-year IE reports and forwards all of those considered worthy to the University Planning Committee. The University Planning Committee then considers these requests in their deliberations for the next year’s budget.
As a result of the new IE process, many academic programs, which previously did not have a capstone course, added a capstone for graduating seniors in which they must write a paper or complete a project to demonstrate their mastery of program material. Some recent examples of programs successfully closing the loop include the addition of mandatory recitation sessions for first-year chemistry courses, changes in the undergraduate curriculum in the Department of Psychology based on results of extensive alumni survey, and the addition of a course in oral communication skills in the MBA program.
Supporting Documentation and Evidence
Institutional Effectiveness Website