An institutional portfolio should include a section about the history of the school and its overall background. This should include founders, obstacles and expansions throughout the years or decades it has been an official and recognized institution. Anything that makes this particular institution stand out from others, in terms of its history, foundation and educational background should be included in this section.
The institutional portfolio should include a list of programs, courses or degrees that make this particular institution stand out. For example, double-degree programs or unique courses only offered at this institution should be mentioned. Mentioning unique programs or courses can help make the institution stand out in comparison to others and may pique the curiosity of students planning to apply to various schools.
The portfolio should include a short mission statement. This can be to educate the new generation, teach the newest methods or stay true to the founder's vision of an academic institution. In this regard, there should be a list of commitments the school has to its students to help guide them throughout the academic years and help them achieve their goals and be successful. This can tie-in the institutions values and goals, if they go hand-in-hand with the commitments. If not, make a separate section for the institution's values and goals.
The institutional portfolio should also include a list of academic achievements that have made the institution known or popular. This can include specific projects, larger research projects, rate of student acceptance, community work or dedication, charity work or student support and guidance.