Institutional self-study is an appropriate method for determining quality and demonstrating accountability which can lead to academic and administrative excellence. With a trend toward state and federal government involvement in higher education, colleges will do well to conduct internal program assessments in order to maintain control. A self-study should include such factors as program goals and organization, available fiscal resources and facilities, curriculum offerings, faculty resources, student characteristics, and current issues. Appropriate quantitative data should be included, and outside guidance from impartial consultants should be obtained. (LB)