Timeline

2007

January–February: Select special emphasis theme, design process and establish infrastructure for project
March–April: Design engagement group processes for identification of crosscutting sub–themes; Set schedule for engagements; set up web site to track progress of project
May: Large scale engagements; Identify sub–themes for self study; Select sub–theme team chairs, co–chairs, meet with team; Set up web site with virtual library
June–August: Sub–theme team work begins
September–December: Sub–theme teams host discussions, engage in information–gathering activities; Summarize and synthesize sub–theme data; Higher Learning Commission (HLC) planning visit

January–May: Analyze and write HLC report; Develop website and on–line resources for site visit
June–Oct: Seek feedback on draft; Finalize HLC report
November–December: Send final report to HLC