TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introductory Information

Foreword by President Bob H. Suzuki

Certification of the Self-Study Report

Table of Contents

Table of Figures

Summary Data

WASC Self-Study Steering Committee

Acknowledgements

Abstract

Chapter I - Transformation of the University through Institutional Change

Introduction: Our Story

A. Significant Features of Cal Poly Pomona

B. Challenges Facing Higher Education

C. Characteristics of the Local Environment

D. The Student Population

E. Trends in Enrollment

Chapter II - Responses to WASC Recommendations of 1990

Introduction: Cal Poly Pomona and WASC in the ‘90s
Chapter III - The Methodology of the Self-Study

Introduction: The Self-Study Methodology

A. Framework for the Self-Study - an Overview

B. Role of the Steering Committee

C. Formation of Sub - Committees for Examination of Data

D. Assessment Approach

E. Process of Self-Study
Chapter IV - Preamble to the Themes

Introduction: Thematic Self-Study
Chapter V - Theme One - Institutional Culture

Introduction: Toward Defining Institutional Culture

A. Issue 1: Institutional Integrity and Continuity

B. Issue 2: Campus Diversity

C. Issue 3: Leadership and Shared Governance

D. Issue 4: The Culture of Evidence and Assessment

Conclusion
Chapter VI - Theme Two - Teaching and Learning

Introduction: Transformation to a Learning-Centered Culture

A. Cal Poly Pomona as a Learning - Centered University

B. General Education

C. Assessment

D. Academic Program Review

E. Remediation and Retention

Conclusion
Chapter VII - Theme Three - Management and Enhancement of Resources

Introduction: Planning and Decision-Making

A. Definition of Thematic Terms

B. General Accomplishments in the Last Decade

C. Formulating a New Set of Resource Objectives

D. Developing a Cohesive and Coherent Resource Plan

E. Next Steps

Conclusion
Chapter VIII - Theme Four - New Directions

Introduction: Reaching Out

A. New Directions: Community-wide Outreach to Students

B New Directions: Service-Learning at Cal Poly Pomona

C. New Directions: Domestic Exchange Students

D. New Directions: Internationalization

E. Seeking Advice and Assistance from the Community

F. Participation in Larger Educational Organizations

G. Self-Study as Internal Accountability

Conclusion
Chapter IX - Conclusion

Cal Poly Pomona at the Crossroads of the Present and Beyond
Chapter X - Portfolio - Annexes* and Appendices**

Endnotes

Works Cited / References
*Annexes, which are in Volume II of the Self-Study, comprise:

Annex A - General

Annex B - Theme One

Annex C - Theme Two

Annex D - Theme Three

Annex E - Theme Four
**Appendices, which are in Volume II of the Self-Study, comprise:

Appendix A - General

Appendix B - Theme One

Appendix C - Theme Two

Appendix D - Theme Three

Appendix E - Theme Four