Current Documents

A critical part of the Academic Quality Improvement Program is creating a “Systems Portfolio” that gives a comprehensive picture of the university by answering a series of questions from AQIP.  As noted by AQIP, "...the Systems Portfolio covers the nine AQIP categories, describing context, processes, results and improvements in each system".  Our Portfolio provides the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) with information demonstrating that NMU continues to meet the HLC standards for university-wide accreditation. The Portfolio is a "living document", which is continually updated to show improvements in our internal systems and processes.

Quality Program Summary

As a part of the Quality Checkup Visit conducted in the year prior to the re-accreditation determination, AQIP asks institutions to write a Quality Program Summary.  This document summarizes the current state of the institution, describes what has been done since the first Systems Portfolio was written, indicates how the institution used the feedback provided in the Systems Appraisal, details new Action Projects, and provides other information to help AQIP prepare for the Checkup Visit.  

Quality Checkup Visit Report

NMU hosted a Quality Checkup Visit by two trained and experienced reviewers from The Higher Learning Commission from March 25-27, 2009.  These visits are conducted to determine “…whether participating institutions continue to meet the HLC's Criteria for Accreditation, and whether those institutions are using quality management principles and building a culture of continuous improvement as participation in the Academic Quality Improvement Program requires”.  The report written following the visit can be read here:  Quality Checkup Visit Report.

Index to Systems Portfolio

AQIP asks all participating institutions to provide an index to its Systems Portfolio, showing where in the Portfolio that institution provides evidence that it continues to meet the Higher Learning Commission’s (HLC) Five Criteria for Accreditation.  This document, NMU AQIP System Portfolio Index 2009, provides that information to the HLC.