Office of the Provost
Accreditation
Accreditation Resources
Institutional Resources
- Quick Facts: Facts and Figures provides key information about the University.
- Organizational Chart: The Organizational Chart describes the organizational structure of the University.
- Strategic Plan: The Strategic Plan includes the vision, mission, values, and strategic goals of the University.
- Drive to 25: University-wide effort to see WSU recognized as one of the top 25 public research universities, preeminent in research and discovery, teaching, and engagement by 2030.
- WSU Master Plans: Campus Planning and Development site lists master plans and updated information for campus locations at WSU Pullman, WSU Spokane, WSU Tri-Cities, and WSU Vancouver.
- WSU Office of Institutional Research
Administrative Manuals
- Education Policies and Procedures Manual (EPPM): The EPPM includes academic policies and guidelines for departments, schools, and colleges.
- Business Policies and Procedures Manual (BPPM): The BPPM is intended to guide and assist employees and administrators in the conduct of the day-to-day administrative functions of the University.
- Safety Policies and Procedures Manual (SPPM): The SPPM is the primary publication used by the university administration to distribute safety and health information, directives, policies, and regulations to the University community.
- Executive Policy Manual (EPM): The EPM includes university policies approved by the appropriate governing body of University executive officers.
Academic Resources
- Faculty Manual: Information provided to faculty as an introduction to Washington State University, its traditions, and administrative structures.
- Internet Resources for Higher Education Outcomes Assessment: Comprehensive list of resources for higher education outcomes assessment compiled by NC State University.
- Goals of the Baccalaureate: Undergraduate degree requirements are rooted in seven learning goals and outcomes.
- UCORE: The University Common Requirements (UCORE) form the center of WSU’s general education curriculum and provide a balance between the specialized focus of the major and the broader traditional objectives of higher education.
- University Catalog: The WSU Catalog includes the most recent changes to courses and degree requirements approved by the Faculty Senate.
- Writing Program: The Writing Program offers writing tutorial support to undergraduate and graduate students and provides instructional support to faculty in a learner-centered environment.
Assessment Resources
- Graduate School Assessment: The Graduate School conducts program reviews, collects feedback, supports institution-wide assessment, and collaborates with offices across the university to assess all doctoral and master’s degree programs.
- Office of Assessment for Curricular Effectiveness: The office works with colleges and programs to assess student learning and ultimately improve the quality and effectiveness of undergraduate degree programs.
- UCORE Assessment: WSU’s general education assessment is outlined here, and is guided by the Transparency Framework developed by the National Institute of Learning Outcomes Assessment.