Standards for Institutional Documentation
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Chapter 2, Page 4

Standards for Institutional Development

The standards in this area identify the guidelines for general overall institutional development.

4.1 Each institution shall observe regular and formal procedures for overall institutional planning, including:

4.1.1 Long-range, or, strategic (3-5 years) planning;

4.1.2 Annual planning, including, budget;

4.1.3 Semi-annual, quarterly, monthly, or other short-term planning, as is appropriate.

4.2 Each institution shall maintain appropriate means of creating institutional awareness among the various constituencies it seeks to serve, such as:

4.2.1 Promotional materials (mottos and slogans, logo, stationery, brochures, pamphlets, website, correspondence and communications);

4.2.2 Consistency and accuracy in representing the mission, message, and achievements of the institution to all constituencies;

4.2.3 Use of local media;

4.2.4 Public appearances by institutional personnel;

4.2.5 A system for reviewing and revising the above as needed.

4.3 Each institution shall develop and maintain an on-going system of board member development, to include:

4.3.1 Orientation, including a clear explanation of board member duties;

4.3.2 Training and materials relating to board member responsibilities;

4.3.3 Effective means of board member accountability.

4.4 Each institution shall maintain ongoing programs for staff and faculty development, together with appropriate records for each.

4.5 Each institution shall maintain ongoing programs for the development of such learning resources as facilities, equipment, library, and the Internet.

4.6 Each institution shall develop a Scripturally-based philosophy of fund development, appropriate to the institution, and shall include planning and review of fund development in all stages of its institutional planning.

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