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Table of ContentsInstitutional Overview. 1Basic Institutional Data Form . 3Preface . 7CHAPTER 1: Mission, Core Themes, and Expectations . 9Eligibility Requirements 2-3 . 9Standard 1.A Mission . 10Statement of Institutional Strategic Goals . 10Interpretation of Mission Fulfillment. 11Sustaining Indicators of Mission Fulfillment . 11Aspirational Indicators of Mission Fulfillment . 11Standard 1.B Core Themes. 12Core Theme 1: Academic Achievement . 12Core Theme 2: Research in the Natural Health Arts and Sciences . 15Core Theme 3: Clinical Training and Community Health . 17Core Theme 4: Interdisciplinary Integration . 19CHAPTER 2: Resources and Capacity . 21Eligibility Requirements 4-21 . 21Standard 2.A: Governance . 24Governing Board . 27Leadership and Management . 28Policy and Procedures . 30Human Resources . 33Institutional Integrity . 34Academic Freedom . 36Finance . 38Standard 2.B Human Resources. 38Standard 2.C Education Resources . 41Standard 2.D Student Support Resources . 52Standard 2.E: Library and Information Resources . 59Standard 2.F Financial Resources . 60Standard 2.G: Physical and Technological Infrastructure . 63CHAPTER 3:Institutional Planning . 69Standard 3.A Institutional Planning . 69Table of Contents
Standard 3.B Core Theme Planning . 74CHAPTER 4: Core Theme Planning, Assessment, and Improvement . 76Standard 4.A: Assessment . 76Standard 4.B Improvement. 79Core Theme Assessment . 80Core Theme 1: Academic Achievement . 80Core Theme 2: Research in the Natural Health Arts and Sciences . 113Core Theme 3: Clinical Training and Community Health . 128Core Theme 4: Interdisciplinary Integration . 139CHAPTER 5: Mission Fulfillment, Adaptation, and Sustainability . 145CONCLUSION. 151Comprehensive Self-Evaluation Report Contributors. 152Table of Contents
Acronyms used in this reportAACRAO – American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions OfficersAC – Academic CouncilALC – Academic Leadership CouncilACAOM – The Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental MedicineACEND – Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and DieteticsADA – Americans with Disabilities ActADP – Automatic Data ProcessingAEAM – Department of Acupuncture and East Asian MedicineAGB – Association of Governing Boards of Universities and CollegesAHJ – Authorities Having JurisdictionALC – Academic Leadership CouncilAMP – Academic Master PlanAND – Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsAOM – Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (degree only; see AEAM)AVP – Associate Vice PresidentAY – Academic YearBCNH – Bastyr Center for Natural HealthBU – Bastyr UniversityBUC – Bastyr University CaliforniaBUK – Bastyr University KenmoreBURI – Bastyr University Research InstituteBPPE – California Bureau of Private and Postsecondary EducationCCC – Cascadia Community CollegeCCCE – Certificate, Community and Continuing EducationCEU – Continuing education unitsCNME – Council on Naturopathic Medical EducationCSR – Center for Student ResearchDAOM – Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental MedicineDPD – Didactic Program in DieteticsEHR – Electronic health recordsFEMA – Federal Emergency Management AgencyFERPA – Family Educational Rights and Privacy ActFY – Fiscal YearICRC – Inter-College Relations CommissionAcronyms
IPEDS – Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemIS – Center for Interdisciplinary StudiesIT – Bastyr University Department of Information TechnologyLAc – Licensed acupuncturistLWTech – Lake Washington Institute of TechnologyMD – Medical doctorMEAC – Midwifery Education Accreditation CouncilMPH – Master’s in Public HealthMSDS – Material safety data sheetsMyBU – Bastyr University intranetNAMA – National Ayurvedic Medical AssociationNAPS – Northwest Association for Postpartum SupportNARM – North American Registry of MidwivesNCCAM – National Center for Complementary and Alternative MedicineND – Naturopathic doctorNHAS – Bastyr University School of Natural Health Arts and SciencesNIH – National Institutes of HealthNWCCU – The Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesOIE – Office of Institutional EffectivenessOSHA – Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationSGSC – Shared Governance Steering CommitteeSIIF – Strategic Initiative Implementation FundsSNM – Bastyr University School of Naturopathic MedicineSRC – Student Resource CenterTWM – Bastyr University School of Traditional World MedicinesUSGC – University Shared Governance CouncilWANP-Washington Association of Naturopathic PhysiciansWISHA – Washington Industrial Safety and Health ActWSAC – Washington Student Achievement Council (see HECB)Acronyms
Institutional OverviewBastyr University, located in Kenmore, Washington, is a progressive internationally recognized pioneerin Natural Health Arts and Sciences education and research. Founded in 1978 as a single-purpose collegefor naturopathic medicine, the University today offers graduate and undergraduate degree programsthat reflect multidisciplinary, science-based natural health curricula with an emphasis on the integrationof mind, body, spirit, and nature. Bastyr University is a non-profit institution authorized to operate as aninstitution of higher education by the Washington State Achievement Council. The NorthwestCommission of Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) has regionally accredited Bastyr University since1989.Bastyr currently offers 22 degrees across three schools. The School of Naturopathic Medicine at Bastyrhas been continuously accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medicine (CNME) since 1987 and isBastyr University’s longest-running program. Bastyr University has developed unique academic degreeprograms in Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine, Nutrition and Exercise Science, Herbal Sciences,Culinary Arts, Integrated Human Biology, Midwifery, Counseling and Health Psychology, and PublicHealth. The University’s non-degree programs include two post-baccalaureate programs, a dieteticinternship and eight certificate programs, including six birth professions certificates offered through theSimkin Center for Birth Allied Profession.In June 2012, the California Bureau of Private and Postsecondary Education (BPPE) approved exemptstatus to Bastyr University California (BUC) that paved the way for the University’s second campus. BUCis home to the first accredited Naturopathic Medicine Doctoral program in California. The Universityexpanded its California programs in 2015 to include a public health-focused Master of Science programin Nutrition for Wellness and in 2018 added a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology program. In 2018the BPPE conducted a formal site visit and reaffirmed Bastyr University San Diego's status withoutfurther recommendations.Bastyr University is composed of three schools which oversee Bastyr University’s 22-degree programs: School of Naturopathic MedicineSchool Natural Health Arts and SciencesSchool of Traditional World MedicinesSince its inception, Bastyr University has based its educational, clinical, and research programs on thefollowing fundamental principles:1 Institutional Overview
Treatment of each person as a wholePrevention of diseaseTeaching community partners how to take responsibility for their own healthEnhancing the individual’s inherent healing ability, using natural, non-toxic therapiesBastyr University students come from 49 states and 34 foreign countries. University enrollment in 2018was a total of 1,256 with 1,016 in Kenmore and 240 in San Diego. The student population is 84% female,16% male with an average age of 30.5. Students all share a passion for natural health and a desire totransform the health and well-being of the human community.The 51-acre Kenmore campus is in the middle of the 316-acre Saint Edwards State Park. The campuscontains a large herbal and nutrition teaching garden and greenhouse; platinum LEED-certified StudentVillage, the Dining Commons, which serves fresh organic meals, library and research facilities and handson laboratories for basic sciences, herbal medicine, whole foods nutrition, and physical medicine as wellas common areas for faculty and students.The Bastyr Center for Natural Health (BCNH) is a three-story facility in the Wallingford area of Seattle,WA. Students of naturopathic medicine and dietetic interns receive clinical training at BCNH, which haspatient treatment rooms, preview/review rooms, office space, classrooms, common areas for facultyand students, a large dispensary with a retail store, and large pleasant reception areas.The Bastyr California campus is currently housed in three leased buildings in an office park. This space ofmore than 41,000 square feet includes classrooms, laboratories, a teaching kitchen, library, commonareas for faculty and students, offices, and the clinic. The long-term plan is to find a permanent homefor this branch campus that rivals our Kenmore facilities.2 Institutional Overview
Basic Institutional Data FormInstitutional InformationName of Institution:Bastyr UniversityMailing Address:City:State/Province:Zip/Postal Code:Main Phone Number:Country:14500 Juanita Dr. N.E.KenmoreWashington98028425-602-3000USAChief Executive OfficerMr. Harlan PattersonPresidentPhone: 425-602-3004Fax:425-823-6222Email: hpatterson@bastyr.edu3 Basic Institutional Data FormAccreditation Liaison OfficerChief Financial OfficerDr. David RuleSr. Vice President and ProvostPhone: 425-602-3434Fax:25-823-6222Email: drule@bastyr.eduMrs. Amanda ReinhardAssociate Vice President Financeand Administration, CFOPhone: 425-602-3044Fax:425-823-6222Email: areinhard@bastyr.edu
Institutional DemographicsInstitutional Type (Choose all that apply) Comprehensive Specialized Health-Centered Religious-Based Native/Tribal Other (specify):Degree Levels (Choose all that apply) Associate Baccalaureate Master Doctorate If part of a multi-institution system,name of system:Calendar Plan (Choose one that applies) Semester Quarter 4-1-4 Trimester Other (specify):Institutional Control City County State Federal Tribal Public Non-ProfitOROR4 Basic Institutional Data Form Private/Independent For-Profit
Students (all locations)Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Enrollment (Formula used to compute FTE: IPEDS)Official Fall:Classification2017(most recent year) FTE Student EnrollmentsCurrent Year: 2017One Year Prior: 2016Two Years Prior: ional577513662Unclassified---128412471267Total all levelsFull-Time Unduplicated Headcount Enrollment. (Count students enrolled in credit courses only.)Official Fall:Classification2018(most recent year) Student Headcount EnrollmentsCurrent Year: 2018One Year Prior: 2017Two Years Prior: ional---Unclassified---109811951,247Total all levels5 Basic Institutional Data Form
Faculty (all locations) Numbers of Full-Time and Part-Time Instructional and Research Faculty & StaffNumbers of Full-Time (only) Instructional and Research Faculty & Staff by Highest Degree EarnedInclude only professional personnel who are primarily assigned to instruction or research.Total Number:29Number of Full-Time (only) Faculty and Staff by Highest Degree EarnedFullTimePartTimeLess torateProfessor5100000015Associate Professor12240002133Assistant Professor12160006022Instructor0223000000Lecturer andTeaching Assistant00000000Research Staff andResearch Assistant00000000Undesignated Rank00000000RankFaculty (all locations)Mean Salaries and Mean Years of Service of Full-Time Instructional and Research Faculty and Staff.Include only full-time personnel with professional status who are primarily assigned to instruction orresearch.RankMean SalaryMean Years of ServiceProfessor86,986.0021.00Associate Professor74,364.0012.00Assistant Professor62,085.003.00Institutional FinancesFinancial Information. The most recent completed fiscal year and the two prior completed fiscal years areattached as separate documents.6 Basic Institutional Data Form
PrefaceSince the time of the last comprehensive report submitted in 2012, Bastyr University has changedleadership. Dr. Daniel Church, the president of the University during the previous commission review,retired in June 2015. After conducting a search, the board selected Dr. Mac Powell, who began aspresident in July 2015. Between summer 2015 and spring 2017, members of the community expresseddissatisfaction with the choice of Dr. Powell and felt that there was a disconnect between his leadershipstyle and the Bastyr mission and vision. The faculty senate held a vote of no confidence in May 2017,prompting the board of trustees to contract Dr. Ellen Chaffee, Senior Consultant and Senior Fellow fromthe Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, to investigate and report on theconcerns of the Bastyr community. After conducting interviews with staff, faculty, and students at bothcampuses concerning leadership and the working and educational environment at the university, Dr.Chaffee presented her findings in her report, “Shared Governance at Bastyr University,” to the board attheir Aug. 2017 meeting. Dr. Powell had resigned in July 2017, and Harlan Patterson, then president ofBastyr’s board of trustees, accepted the role of interim president in August 2017.At the fall 2017 Board meeting, with the facilitation of Dr. Chaffee, the board took responsibility for notrecognizing and addressing the growing concerns on campus. The action plan developed at that meetingincluded calling a new permanent president, hiring an ombudsperson, meeting with the universitycommunity regularly, and instigating more shared governance.Also in the fall of 2017 a presidential search committee, including representatives from allconstituencies was established and worked with the national search firm Storbeck, Pimentel, andAssociates to conduct a nationwide search. Two finalists were brought to both campuses during the2018 winter quarter for extensive interviews and meetings with students, faculty, and staff. The campuscommunity was asked to complete a detailed survey to seek a consensus on the choice between thetwo. At the end of the process, there was not a clear consensus for either candidate, and neithercandidate was offered the position. Harlan Patterson, who had been serving as interim president, wasasked by the board of trustees to consider becoming the permanent president. He was put through arigorous vetting process at the end of which the university community consensus was that Bastyr wouldbe well-served by Mr. Patterson as president. The board of trustees named Mr. Patterson president inApril 2018.In September 2017, after the resignation of Provost Dr. Timothy Callahan, Bastyr University hired Dr.David Rule to be the new senior vice president and provost. Provost Rule has brought with him a wealthof knowledge and experience from his past roles in education.7 Preface
In December 2018, after overwhelming requests from the Bastyr community, the University hired Dr.Kortet Mensah to be the associate vice president for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Dr. Mensah iscommitted to strengthening the commitment that Bastyr University has made to creating a welcomingand inviting environment for all of its students, staff, and faculty. The CV’s for all higher administrationpersonal are referenced in Appendix P.1This challenging period has resulted in several positive changes. Bastyr University has a highly qualifiedChief Executive Officer in President Harlan Patterson, who is fully committed to the institution. The newprovost is an experienced administrator who has initiated the creation and integration of a newacademic master plan. In order to better support the needs of staff, faculty and students, in addition tothe hiring of experienced higher-level administrators, the University has been working to realign supportprocesses and personnel, including instituting the shared governance model and the hiring of anombudsperson and an AVP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.Bastyr University received the following recommendations from NWCCU after the submission of its 2012Comprehensive report. Recommendation 2 was also highlighted in the 2015 Mid-Cycle Report, whichwas initially rejected requesting that Bastyr University complete two Ad Hoc Reports addressingrecommendation two. Both required Ad Hoc Reports were submitted to NWCCU and accepted.1. The Committee recommends that Bastyr University give further attention to its definition ofmission fulfillment (1.A.2) and to the objectives, measures, and indicators supporting its CoreThemes to ensure that clear statements of acceptable thresholds of achievement are present(1.B.2).2. (2.F.1) The identifiable Unrestricted Endowment is minimal, which the President and Board ofTrustees acknowledge. In order to be able to deal effectively and financially with future unexpectedevents or financial exigencies and the new San Diego initiatives, the Committee recommends thatthe University give significant attention to continuing to increase its unrestricted board-designatedreserve funds.Response to Recommendation #1:While Bastyr’s mission, core themes, and goals were appropriate and well-defined, many of Bastyr’sobjectives, measures, and indicators were process- and input-determined. Therefore, all Core ThemeObjectives and related metrics have been reviewed for relevance and their ability to captureinstitutional outcomes. These new metrics form the framework for this accreditation report, and theinstitution feels confident this comprehensive set of metrics, coupled with benchmarks, enables a clearunderstanding of the extent to which Bastyr is fulfilling its mission.Response to Recommendation #2Bastyr implemented four initiatives to address recommendations concerning the University’sUnrestricted Endowment. The Board of Trustees approved the formation of an Investment Committeeto provide structure, guidance, and policy regarding university endowment funds. This committee is asubcommittee of the Board of Trustees Finance Committee and is made up of three board members andtwo Bastyr University staff members. The initial meeting of the committee was held on September 8,2014, and regular meetings thereafter have ensured oversight and stewardship towards Bastyr’sfinancial goals.The University began managing its endowment accounts differently to enable greater transparency andoversight. Beginning in April 2015 in order to facilitate tracking by the Board of Trustees, the Investment8 Preface
Committee, management, and other parties, internal statements specifically detail the BoardDesignated Reserve Endowment Fund. The funds are now included on financial statements, andendowment funds designated for long-term investments are classified as such in the University’sfinancial documentation.In March of 2015, the Board of Trustees approved the following policy change submitted by the Financeand Investment Committees of the Board:“To provide growth to the Board Designated Reserve (Endowment) Fund, the Bastyr University Boardof Trustees may designate (annually) up to 5% of the net from operations for the year ending June30. The amount of the designation will be a recommendation from the Board’s Finance Committeefor approval by the Board of Trustees. Upon approval, reclassification will occur.”The University worked with US Bank to reclassify a portion of its required deposit as a working reserve.According to financing arrangements, the University maintains and monitors covenant requirementsthat include a minimum deposit of 5 million cash with the bank. The 5 million on deposit is classifiedas unrestricted.A copy of the2016 letter of final accreditation is in Appendix P.2.9 Preface
CHAPTER 1: Mission, Core Themes, andExpectationsEligibility Requirements 2-3Eligibility Requirements 2: AuthorityBastyr University is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities(NWCCU) and has continuously been accredited since 1989. Bastyr University is authorized to operate asan institution of higher education by the Washington State Achievement Council.The Naturopathic Medicine program is accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education(CNME) and has been accredited by this agency since 1987. The master’s programs in the department ofAcupuncture and East Asian Medicine have been accredited by the Accreditation Commission onAcupuncture and Oriental medicine (ACAOM) since 1994, and the Doctor of Acupuncture and OrientalMedicine degree program received accreditation in 2007. The Accreditation Council for Education inNutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) has fully accredited the Department of Nutrition and Exercise ScienceDietetic Internship since 2001, and the graduate Didactic Program in Dietetics received full accreditationin 2009. The Master’s in Midwifery program is accredited through the Midwifery EducationAccreditation Council (MEAC) and has been continuously accredited since 2011. Bastyr UniversityCalifornia has been accredited with the California Bureau of Private and Postsecondary Education (BPPE)since 2012.Eligibility Requirement 3: Mission and Core ThemesIn 2007, with the input and discussion of all members of the university, Bastyr University revised itsmission and vision statements. Bastyr University’s Mission and Core Themes are easily identifiable andare appropriate for the education that Bastyr University offers. The Mission and Core Themes are builtinto Bastyr University's daily life and administration. These core themes are used to guide the educationof the students who attend Bastyr and have been incorporated into the University Academic MasterPlan and Strategic Plan.9 Chapter 1: Mission, Core Themes, and Expectations
Standard 1.A Mission1.A.1 The institution has a widely published mission statement, approved by its governing board, thatarticulates a purpose appropriate for an institution of higher learning, gives direction for its efforts, andderives from, and is generally understood by, its community.University Mission: We educate future leaders in the natural health arts and sciences. Respecting thehealing power of nature and recognizing that body, mind, and spirit are intrinsically inseparable, wemodel an integrated approach to education, research, and clinical service.University Vision: As the world’s leading academic center for advancing and integrating knowledge inthe natural health arts and sciences, Bastyr University will transform the health and well-being of thehuman community.Statement of Institutional Strategic GoalsFor the University to fully meet these commitments, it must think and act strategically. Following acampus-wide, iterative, and broadly inclusive process, the University’s board of trustees adopted andcommitted itself to the following strategic initiatives:Strategic Initiative # 1: Convene internal and external conversations that facilitate interdisciplinaryintegration of our programs’ graduates into the broader provision of general health care, influencehealth policy for and advance the general public’s awareness of our graduates' unique value amongthe growing collection of naturally-inclined providers, and support the University’s mission toeducate future leaders in the credentialed professions that arise from world-class natural health artsand sciences education.Strategic Initiative # 2: Support academic programs that are essential to a high-quality education inthe natural health arts and sciences.Strategic Initiative # 3: Attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who are responsible fordelivering quality education and support services; safeguarding academic freedom; administering adiverse range of educational, clinical and research initiatives; ensuring the integrity of the curricula;and maintaining the University’s commitment to its mission and vision.Strategic Initiative # 4: Attract, support, and retain exceptional students representing diversecultures, races/ethnicities, life experiences, and perspectives.Strategic Initiative # 5: Develop innovative and effective methods for teaching and research thatvalidate whole-person health.Strategic Initiative # 6: Expand the career opportunities for graduates through expanded careerpreparedness training, residency opportunities, partnerships, and applicable clinical training.Strategic Initiative # 7: Ensure ongoing financial stability, sustainability, and intentional stewardshipof institutional resources.10 Chapter 1: Mission, Core Themes, and Expectations
Interpretation of Mission Fulfillment1.A.2 The institution defines mission fulfillment in the context of its purpose, characteristics, andexpectations. Guided by that definition, it articulates institutional accomplishments or outcomes thatrepresent an acceptable threshold or extent of mission fulfillment.In pursuit of its mission and vision, the University is characterized by: Academic excellence: curricula on the cutting edge of natural health philosophy and practices;programs that facilitate student development of high-level academic and/or clinical expertise;utilization of teaching methodologies that facilitate optimal student skill and knowledge basedevelopment; and an educational environment that incorporates and models the principles ofnatural health. Pioneering research: foundational inquiry into the underlying concepts of natural health; continualresearch t
Bastyr currently offers 22 degrees across three schools. The School of Naturopathic Medicine at Bastyr has been continuously accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medicine (CNME) since 1987 and is Bastyr University's longest-running program. Bastyr University has developed unique academic degree
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Curriculum and course changes in the 2012-2013 Bastyr University Catalog are applicable to students entering during the 2012-2013 academic year. Please refer to the appropriate catalog if interested in curricula and courses required for any other entering year. Bastyr University Catalog 2012-2013 School of Acupuncture And orientAl Medicine
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1 Curriculum and course changes in the 2014-2015 Bastyr University Catalog are applicable to students entering during the 2014-2015 academic year. Please refer to the appropriate
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