Orchid's 50-Point Assessment for Higher Education

This structured questionnaire covers various aspects of operations within higher education, providing a detailed assessment in 10 key categories.

1: Strategic Planning and Alignment
2: Academic Programs and Curriculum
3: Student Enrollment and Retention
4: Technology Integration
5: Research and Innovation
6: Facilities and Campus Management
7: Financial Management
8: Governance and Leadership
9: Student Services and Support
10: Community Engagement and Partnerships

To get the most out of this tool complete it in depth (in a focused setting with stakeholders from each area of the organization) once per year and, more briefly, each quarter.

This activity will maximize focus and alignment.

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Category: Community Engagement and Partnerships

1. How does your institution integrate community engagement into its educational mission?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

2 / 50

Category: Community Engagement and Partnerships

2. What strategies are employed to enhance collaboration with industry and community stakeholders?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

3 / 50

Category: Community Engagement and Partnerships

3. Are there mechanisms in place to assess the impact and effectiveness of community partnerships?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

4 / 50

Category: Community Engagement and Partnerships

4. How well does your institution contribute to the local and global community?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

5 / 50

Category: Community Engagement and Partnerships

5. Rate the effectiveness of community engagement initiatives and partnerships.

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

6 / 50

Category: Student Services and Support

1. How does your institution support diversity, equity, and inclusion in student services?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

7 / 50

Category: Student Services and Support

2. What strategies are employed to enhance the overall student experience?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

8 / 50

Category: Student Services and Support

3. Are there measures in place to assess and improve student satisfaction with support services?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

9 / 50

Category: Student Services and Support

4. How well does your institution address the mental health and well-being of students?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

10 / 50

Category: Student Services and Support

5. Rate the effectiveness of student support services, such as counseling and advising.

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

11 / 50

Category: Governance and Leadership

1. What measures are taken to ensure ethical leadership and governance practices?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

12 / 50

Category: Governance and Leadership

2. How do you assess leadership effectiveness and accountability within the institution?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

13 / 50

Category: Governance and Leadership

3. Are there mechanisms in place for faculty and staff participation in decision-making?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

14 / 50

Category: Governance and Leadership

4. How well does your leadership communicate with and engage various stakeholders?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

15 / 50

Category: Governance and Leadership

5. Rate the effectiveness of your institution's governance structure and leadership.

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

16 / 50

Category: Financial Management

1. What strategies are employed to diversify revenue sources and manage costs?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

17 / 50

Category: Financial Management

2. How often are financial plans and budgets reviewed and adjusted?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

18 / 50

Category: Financial Management

3. Are there measures in place to ensure financial transparency and accountability?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

19 / 50

Category: Financial Management

4. Rate the effectiveness of financial planning and budgeting processes.

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

20 / 50

Category: Financial Management

5. How well does your institution manage financial resources to support its mission?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

21 / 50

Category: Facilities and Campus Management

1. What measures are in place to ensure a safe and secure campus environment?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

22 / 50

Category: Facilities and Campus Management

2. How well does your institution address accessibility and inclusivity in campus design?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

23 / 50

Category: Facilities and Campus Management

3. Are there sustainability initiatives integrated into campus facilities and operations?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

24 / 50

Category: Facilities and Campus Management

4. How effectively does your institution manage campus space and resources?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

25 / 50

Category: Facilities and Campus Management

5. Rate the overall condition and maintenance of campus facilities.

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

26 / 50

Category: Research and Innovation

1. What strategies are in place for promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among students and faculty?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

27 / 50

Category: Research and Innovation

2. How does your institution support interdisciplinary research and collaboration?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

28 / 50

Category: Research and Innovation

3. Are there measures in place to assess the impact and relevance of research activities?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

29 / 50

Category: Research and Innovation

4. How well does your institution encourage and facilitate research and innovation?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

30 / 50

Category: Research and Innovation

5. Rate the effectiveness of your institution's research support services and facilities.

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

31 / 50

Category: Technology Integration

1. What measures are in place to ensure data security and privacy in educational technologies?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

32 / 50

Category: Technology Integration

2. How often do you update and upgrade your technological infrastructure?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

33 / 50

Category: Technology Integration

3. Are there challenges or limitations in integrating new technologies into academic processes?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

34 / 50

Category: Technology Integration

4. How well does your institution's technology infrastructure support various educational modalities?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

35 / 50

Category: Technology Integration

5. Rate the effectiveness of technology integration in supporting teaching and learning.

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

36 / 50

Category: Student Enrollment and Retention

1. Are there specific initiatives aimed at improving student success and graduation rates?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

37 / 50

Category: Student Enrollment and Retention

2. How does your institution support the academic and social integration of new students?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

38 / 50

Category: Student Enrollment and Retention

3. Rate the effectiveness of student enrollment strategies in attracting a diverse student body.

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

39 / 50

Category: Student Enrollment and Retention

4. What tools or technologies are used for student enrollment management?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

40 / 50

Category: Student Enrollment and Retention

5. Rate the effectiveness of student enrollment strategies in attracting a diverse student body.

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

41 / 50

Category: Academic Programs and Curriculum

1. What strategies are employed to ensure a diverse and inclusive curriculum?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

42 / 50

Category: Academic Programs and Curriculum

2. Are there measures in place to assess the relevance and impact of academic programs?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

43 / 50

Category: Academic Programs and Curriculum

3. How flexible is your curriculum to adapt to emerging trends and advancements?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

44 / 50

Category: Academic Programs and Curriculum

4. To what extent does your institution regularly update curricula to meet industry demands?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

45 / 50

Category: Academic Programs and Curriculum

5. Rate the effectiveness of your academic program development and review processes.

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

46 / 50

Category: Strategic Planning and Alignment

1. What measures are in place to ensure continuous improvement in strategic execution?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

47 / 50

Category: Strategic Planning and Alignment

2. To what extent does your institution involve stakeholders in the strategic planning process?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

48 / 50

Category: Strategic Planning and Alignment

3. How frequently is the strategic plan reviewed and adjusted to adapt to changing educational landscapes?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

49 / 50

Category: Strategic Planning and Alignment

4. Rate the effectiveness of your strategic planning process in achieving institutional goals.

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

50 / 50

Category: Strategic Planning and Alignment

5. To what extent is your institution's strategic plan aligned with its overall mission and vision?

1 - We are quite bad at this

2 - We could absolutely improve

3 - Passing, but nothing special

4 - We could be better but we're not bad

5 - We are very good at this

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Orchid’s 50-Point Assessment for Higher Education