Chapter 1

Introduction - should "alumni" be added as one of the many stakeholders?


Chapter #1 - should the phrase "twice weekly chapels" need to be modified?


No mention of Dwight Dopuglas in listing of membes of the president's cabinet under the governance section.


Timeline - VP of Enrollment Developmnet's dates are 2005-2008. Is this his last year?


Technically MNU does not have a Theatre Department.


Should contractions (such as "didn't") be edited out of this document?


Response #1 to Challenge #1 - "Encourage greater student enrollment." Still a top priority!


A long listing of the full-time Director of Retension's job description is given. However, there is no mention of the results of either his part-time predecessor or his own results.


Response #3 Awards Section - 5 of the 6 adjustments were made 2006 or later. 7 years after the 1999 HLC visit.


Response #4 - typo - dealing


Response #5 - "President has set goals in 1. revenue generation, 2. student enrollment, and 3. fundraising." Are the areas meeting these goals? What are the implications for failing to meet them?


"Key assumptions about the 08-09 approved budget" - what are they?


Response #6 concerning alumni giving - What financial results have been meet by these three new alumni programs? 1. Senior Challenge - (How many students have participated in this? Is this still a possibility for students? Have not heard about it lately.), 2. New Bibles for graduates - -(How many alumni participated in funding this venture?), 3. Alumni Gatherings - Total number attending these events?

Response #6 concerning staff increases - What progress have the newly appointed Director of Annual Programs and the 2 major gifts officers masde in increasing alumni giving?


Response #2 to Advice #2 - typo "recommend"


Response #3 to Advice #3 - 9 years after HLC recommends a full-time director of Retention, one is in place.


Response #6 to Advice #6 - Is the newly adopted policy regarding superordinant/subordinant" employees posted someplace?

INTRODUCTION - SHOULD "ALUMNI" BE ADDED AS ONE OF THE MANY STAKEHOLDERS? (YES. THIS CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE. THANK YOU.)

***Chapter #1 - should the phrase "twice weekly chapels" need to be modified? (YES. THIS CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE. THANK YOU.)***

***No mention of Dwight Douglas in listing of membes of the president's cabinet under the governance section. (THIS CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE. THANK YOU.)***

***Timeline - VP of Enrollment Developmnet's dates are 2005-2008. Is this his last year? (THIS HAS BEEN CLARIFIED. THANK YOU.)***

***Technically MNU does not have a Theatre Department. (IT IS LISTED AS A SEPARATE DEPARTMENT ON P. 162 OF THE MNU CATALOG. A PHONE CONVERSATION WITH HUMANITIES INDICATES THAT THEY WISH TO KEEP IT LISTED AS A DEPARTMENT. THANK YOU FOR THE QUESTION.***

***Should contractions (such as "didn't") be edited out of this document? (YES. THE CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE. THANK YOU.)***

***A long listing of the full-time Director of Retension's job description is given. However, there is no mention of the results of either his part-time predecessor or his own results. (SEE PAGE 11. THE FIRST FIVE SENTENCES UNDER RESPONSE #2 ARE DEDICATED TO MIKE. YOU ARE RIGHT. THERE COULD BE MUCH MORE SAID ABOUT THIS GOOD MAN, BUT THAT WOULD TAKE A BOOK! THANK YOU FOR THE COMMENT.)***

***Response #4 - typo - dealing (I COULD NOT FIND THIS. THANK YOU.)***

***Response #2 to Advice #2 - typo "recommend" (THIS CORRECTION HAS BEEN MADE. THANK YOU.)***

***Response #6 to Advice #6 - Is the newly adopted policy regarding superordinant/subordinant" employees posted someplace? (THIS STATEMENT WAS WRITTEN INTO THE REPORT AS A "PLACE HOLDER." THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN MADE MORE CLEAR. THE CABINET IS WORKING ON A NEPOTISM POLICY. THE FINAL DRAFT STILL NEEDS TO BE APPROVED BY THE CABINET AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. THE HOPE IS THAT THIS STATEMENT WILL BE AUTHENTICATED BY THE TIME THE REPORT GOES TO PRESS. IF WE CAN'T CONFIRM THAT, WE WILL REMOVE IT FROM THE FINAL REPORT. THE STATEMENT SHOULD BE POSTED IN THE FACULTY AND STAFF HANDBOOKS AND ON FILE IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE. THANK YOU.)***

in Chpt one just above figure 1-1 the wording state "The university's currently enrollment falls between"...should it be "current enrollment", or perhaps "university currently enrolls between"????

***in Chpt one just above figure 1-1 the wording state "The university's currently enrollment falls between"...should it be "current enrollment", or perhaps "university currently enrolls between"???? THIS CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE. THANK YOU.***

Under Concern Six, item #2, p. 15 - the Alumni Office no longer gives Bibles to graduates.

Page 6, second paragraph, beginning with 5th sentence from the end:

Nerd Day, Beach Bash, Faculty Follies and Mr. MNU haven't occurred for several years. Those can be replaced by Spook U, Mother/Daughter Weekend, Rockin' Caucas Battle of the Bands, Thrift Store Prom

page 1 - under Response One: on line 6 the word "move" should be "moved"

page 11 - under Response One: Regarding the wording "In addition, functions that did not seem to work with the new Enrollment Development philosophy were moved out to other areas. The Athletic Department now reports to University Advancement." Maybe more clarification? What other functions did not work?

page 12 and 13 - under Response Three: Need to use consistent wording for the awards, grants, and programs listed instead of several different phrases. E.G. "was first awarded" "began for" "was established" "was established beginning" "which began"

page 13 - under Response Three and #3: Need clarification on who can have a Harvester. It is full time professors and head coaches who qualify for this.

page 14 - under Response Five: 2nd paragraph - 3rd line - should be " and sent to the full Board ... (need to take out "it")

page 15 - under Response Six and #3: Should "scholarshipping" be "scholarship" instead?

page 6 - second paragraph - the word "co-curriclum" should be "co-curriculum"

Chapter 1, pg 9-Summer 2006-Next to last sentence-"on the bathroom" should be "in the bathroom"?

Chapter 1-page 12-Response Three: I often hear the term "freshmore" rather than "freshman". Do we want to use freshmore in this document?

Chapter 1-pg 16-The last sentence in the first paragraph, "...which is anticipated will have..." sounds awkward. Is a word missing?

Have not seen a comment on this. Page 9 bottom box on Spindle Hall '

"...two showers on the bathroom" Should it be "in" the bathroom.

page 12, #4: change "deal" to "dealing" with the financial challenges of college costs.


page 13, #3: should read "...called Harvesters, which began in the 2003-2004 academic year, provides opportunities for students to earn up to $1,000 while working on campus for a full time professor or head coach."


page 13, #4: the last sentence should read "returning to the University..."


page 16, 4th paragraph: "fist" should read as "first"

***Under Concern Six, item #2, p. 15 - the Alumni Office no longer gives Bibles to graduates. THIS ITEM HAS BEEN AMENDED. THANK YOU***

***Page 6, second paragraph, beginning with 5th sentence from the end: Nerd Day, Beach Bash, Faculty Follies and Mr. MNU haven't occurred for several years. Those can be replaced by Spook U, Mother/Daughter Weekend, Rockin' Caucas Battle of the Bands, Thrift Store Prom THIS CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.***

***page 1 - under Response One: on line 6 the word "move" should be "moved" CORRECTION MADE. THANK YOU.***

***page 11 - under Response One: Regarding the wording "In addition, functions that did not seem to work with the new Enrollment Development philosophy were moved out to other areas. The Athletic Department now reports to University Advancement." Maybe more clarification? What other functions did not work? AGREED. THIS SENTENCE HAS BEEN AMENDED. THANK YOU.***

###page 12 and 13 - under Response Three: Need to use consistent wording for the awards, grants, and programs listed instead of several different phrases. E.G. "was first awarded" "began for" "was established" "was established beginning" "which began" YOU ARE RIGHT. THIS NEEDED TO BE RE-WORDED. THANKS VERY MUCH FOR THIS COMMENT.###

***page 13 - under Response Three and #3: Need clarification on who can have a Harvester. It is full time professors and head coaches who qualify for this. THANK YOU FOR THIS COMMENT.***

***page 14 - under Response Five: 2nd paragraph - 3rd line - should be " and sent to the full Board ... (need to take out "it") DONE. THANKS.***

***page 15 - under Response Six and #3: Should "scholarshipping" be "scholarship" instead? YES. THANK YOU. ***

***page 6 - second paragraph - the word "co-curriclum" should be "co-curriculum" CORRECTED. THANK YOU.***

***Chapter 1, pg 9-Summer 2006-Next to last sentence-"on the bathroom" should be "in the bathroom"?

DONE. THANK YOU.***

###Chapter 1-page 12-Response Three: I often hear the term "freshmore" rather than "freshman". Do we want to use freshmore in this document? GOOD COMMENT. THE OPINON OF THE EDITORS IS THAT BOTH ARE APPROPRIATE AND THAT "FRESHMAN" IS THE MORE TRADITIONAL TERM AND THE MORE WIDELY USED TERM AT PRESENT. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THIS COMMENT.###

***Chapter 1-pg 16-The last sentence in the first paragraph, "...which is anticipated will have..." sounds awkward. Is a word missing? THIS WAS AMENDED. THANK YOU.***

***Have not seen a comment on this. Page 9 bottom box on Spindle Hall ' "...two showers on the bathroom" Should it be "in" the bathroom. DONE. THANK YOU.***

***page 12, #4: change "deal" to "dealing" with the financial challenges of college costs. THIS SENTENCE WAS SHORTENED. THANK YOU.***

***page 13, #3: should read "...called Harvesters, which began in the 2003-2004 academic year, provides opportunities for students to earn up to $1,000 while working on campus for a full time professor or head coach." THIS CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE. THANK YOU.***

***page 13, #4: the last sentence should read "returning to the University..." THIS SENTENCE HAS BEEN SHORTENED. THANK YOU. ***

***page 16, 4th paragraph: "fist" should read as "first" THIS CORRECTION HAS BEEN MADE. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.***

Chapter 1, First paragraph....should the tenses all match ...This self study report IS .....then the next one was intent of the report WAS....can they all say IS?


page 3..first paragraph, 4th line, comma after visual aids.


Last full paragraph, first line , comma after Through this report,


page 4...last full paragraph....fourth line...year's should be years


page 4, last full paragraph....next to last line, comma after state.


same sentence...it looks like there are two periods at the end of that sentence. "accreditation.."


page 5, first paragraph, the next to last line, need a comma after celebrated its 25th anniversary,


page 5 second paragraph....average enrollment over the past ten years WAS instead if IS


page 5 right under the graph, when you list the masters programs...isn't there are masters of Ed. Tech as well?


Page 5, same paragraph, shouldn't Management and Human Relations be capitalized?


YOu still have????? question markes in the second paragraph under the graph that needs a number replacement.


page 6, first paragraph, need a comma in the third line after varsity sports teams.


page 6 first paragraph, final sentence, comma after cross-country.


page 7....last line, awkward phrasing about the deans.....they should all say "is responsible for " or they should all three say "one for"...in my opinion, anyway.


page 8....first para, 5th line...asked THAT the institution submit a detailed report..or asked the institution TO submit a detailed report


page 8, Move that last heading to the next page...it's an orphan.


page 9, first paragraph, next to last line, comma after learning.


page 9, next to last line on the chart....comma after university advancement


page 10, drop the last red title "Institutional Challenges" to the next page.



page 10, last paragraph, fourth line, comma after practices.


page 11, first black paragraph, response one: in the 7th line, The University's marketing fuciont COMMA which included responsibility for web site development COMMA


page 12, drop the comma after new office space NO COMMA for the director of retention


page 12, first paragraph, tenth line, calls to their cell phones COMMA


page 12, same para, 13th line comma afer Government

Chapter 1, page 8, line 5: "asked the institution submit" should be "to submit" ?

Pg 3 Chap 10 paragraph mentions we are seeking approval of Liberty site. Does this need to be changed, now that we have already obtained their approval?


Pg 4 The first paragraph of the Profile states we are a four-year university. In reporting from our office, we are typically classified as 5 years or more to reflect our graduate programs. Would this apply here?


Pg 5 Paragraph listing nine degree programs: Do we want to list the Master of Special Education here? Do we want to list our certificate program in Play Therapy here?


Pg 13 Item #3. The wording is unclear... Item #4 - Do we need to mention that this grant is funded by a donor that wished to contribute in a way that would help students continue their education when financial circumstances might prohibit a student from future enrollment?

Chapter 1, page 11, paragraph 2: "The Enrollment Development completely..." should be "The Division of Enrollment Development..."??

Chapter 1, page 13: #2, line 3--should it be "need of each student is considered". And on #3, line 1--should it be "which was established in 2003-2004" & on line 2, "while working on campus" is listed 2 times in same sentence. On #4, line 3--should it be "and need of each student is considered".

P8 - Under Program Accreditation and Associations:

The NLN is mentioned twice.

Ch 1, pg. 12 - first line says In Fall, 2007, ... Should take first comma out?

#5 on awards, the word is is there twice.

Ch 1, pg. 13- under #3, "...job related award which in 2003-2004 and..." needs rewording "which was established in 2003-2004" maybe.

Under #4, "...used to assist students return to the U..." needs either an appostrophe "assist students' return to the U..." or the word to "assist students to return to the U..."

Have read to Ch 1, p. 19.

Page 4: The reference to "College B" is without context; something of the two colleges approved by the General Assembly (and College A) should be added here. This entire quote is rather abrupt within the paragraph itself.

Page 5: 183 ranked faculty members--number sounds high but I assume it is true.

Next sentence: "?????" I assume this number has been added now.

***Chapter 1, First paragraph....should the tenses all match ...This self study report IS .....then the next one was intent of the report WAS....can they all say IS? page 3..first paragraph, 4th line, comma after visual aids. Last full paragraph, first line , comma after Through this report, page 4...last full paragraph....fourth line...year's should be years, page 4, last full paragraph....next to last line, comma after state. same sentence...it looks like there are two periods at the end of that sentence. "accreditation.." page 5, first paragraph, the next to last line, need a comma after celebrated its 25th anniversary,

page 5 second paragraph....average enrollment over the past ten years WAS instead if IS. MOST OF THESE CHANGES WERE MADE. THANK YOU FOR THESE COMMENTS.

***page 5 right under the graph, when you list the masters programs...isn't there are masters of Ed. Tech as well? MASTER OF ED. TECH IS NOW A CONCENTRATION UNDER THE MASTER OF EDUCATION PROGRAM. THANK YOU FOR THE COMMENT.

***Page 5, same paragraph, shouldn't Management and Human Relations be capitalized? YOu still have????? question markes in the second paragraph under the graph that needs a number replacement. page 6, first paragraph, need a comma in the third line after varsity sports teams. page 6 first paragraph, final sentence, comma after cross-country. page 7....last line, awkward phrasing about the deans.....they should all say "is responsible for " or they should all three say "one for"...in my opinion, anyway. page 8....first para, 5th line...asked THAT the institution submit a detailed report..or asked the institution TO submit a detailed report; page 8, Move that last heading to the next page...it's an orphan. page 9, first paragraph, next to last line, comma after learning. page 9, next to last line on the chart....comma after university advancement; page 10, drop the last red title "Institutional Challenges" to the next page. page 10, last paragraph, fourth line, comma after practices. page 11, first black paragraph, response one: in the 7th line, The University's marketing fuciont COMMA which included responsibility for web site development COMMA; page 12, drop the comma after new office space NO COMMA for the director of retention; page 12, first paragraph, tenth line, calls to their cell phones COMMA; page 12, same para, 13th line comma afer Government; THESE CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

***Chapter 1, page 11, paragraph 2: "The Enrollment Development completely..." should be "The Division of Enrollment Development..."?? ELIMINATED THE WORD "THE". THANK YOU.***

***Chapter 1, page 13: #2, line 3--should it be "need of each student is considered". And on #3, line 1--should it be "which was established in 2003-2004" & on line 2, "while working on campus" is listed 2 times in same sentence. On #4, line 3--should it be "and need of each student is considered". DONE. THANK YOU.***

***P8 - Under Program Accreditation and Associations: The NLN is mentioned twice. CORRECTED. THANK YOU.***

***Ch 1, pg. 12 - first line says In Fall, 2007, ... Should take first comma out? #5 on awards, the word is is there twice. CORRECTIONS MADE. THANK YOU***

***Ch 1, pg. 13- under #3, "...job related award which in 2003-2004 and..." needs rewording "which was established in 2003-2004" maybe. DONE. THANK YOU.


***Under #4, "...used to assist students return to the U..." needs either an appostrophe "assist students' return to the U..." or the word to "assist students to return to the U..." STUDENTS WAS INTENDED TO BE THE PLURAL OF STUDENT. WE ATTEMPTED TO CLARIFY THIS. THANK YOU FOR THE COMMENT.

***Page 4: The reference to "College B" is without context; something of the two colleges approved by the General Assembly (and College A) should be added here. This entire quote is rather abrupt within the paragraph itself. ADDITIONAL CONTEXT HAS BEEN PROVIDED. THANK YOU FOR THIS COMMENT.***

***Page 5: 183 ranked faculty members--number sounds high but I assume it is true. YOU ARE RIGHT. IT IS HIGH. THE NUMBER SHOULD BE 83 INSTEAD OF 183. THANK YOU FOR CATCHING THIS. ***