Session D The Accreditation Process ACCSC Blueprints for
Session D: The Accreditation Process
ACCSC Blueprints for Success: Resources Module III: Evaluation Preparing for the On-Site • Webinar Recording • Slides • Blueprint publication Available under the Resource Section at www. accsc. org
Understanding the Purpose of the On-Site Evaluation
Understanding the Purpose of the On-Site Evaluation Student Satisfaction Student Services Student Progress Program Design On-Site Evaluation Educational Resources Faculty Qualifications Admissions Recruitment Assessment & Evaluation
OS EF ee Pac kag OS e(s ) SER Ap plic ati on Ac cep tan / ce Ac n Wcredi ork tatio sho p G/E Rates at Benchmark? On Eva -Site lua tio n Understanding the Purpose of the On-Site Evaluation
Understanding the Purpose of the On-Site Evaluation • Verify • Seek • Develop
Understanding the Purpose of the On-Site Evaluation Document Support Observe Interview Survey
Types of On-Site Evaluations: 2015 Commission Review Degree 13 Unrelated New Program: 27 Ownership: 46 Location Branch: 19 Total # of On-Site Evaluation Reports Considered by Commission in 2015: Renewal: 131
Scheduling the Onsite Evaluation
Scheduling the On-Site Evaluation Key School Personn el Regular School Day 2 – 3 months following SER Due Date Changes may incur additional cost Clearing the Team Unusual Circumstanc es
Preparation is Key Faculty and Staff Prepare Your Team Ready Access Applicatio n and SER Standards of Accreditatio n
Preparation is Key Comfortable Work Space Prepare a Work Room Electroni c Material Be Organized !
On-site Evaluation Team Members
On-site Evaluation Team Members Educatio n/ Distance Educatio n Specialis t Occupatio n Specialist Team Leader ACCSC Staff State Observe r
On-site Evaluation Team Members Educatio n/ Distance Educatio n Specialis t Occupatio n Specialist Team Leader ACCSC Staff State Observe r
On-site Evaluation Team Members Educatio n/ Distance Educatio n Specialis t Occupatio n Specialist Team Leader ACCSC Staff State Observe r
On-site Evaluation Team Members Educatio n/Distan ce Educatio n Specialis t Occupatio n Specialist Team Leader ACCSC Staff State Observe r
On-site Evaluation Team Members Educatio n/ Distance Educatio n. Speciali st Occupatio n Specialist ACCSC Staff Team Leade r State Observ er
On-site Evaluation Team Members Educatio n/ Distance Educatio n Specialis t Occupatio n Specialist Team Leader ACCSC Staff State Observe r
First Day of the On-Site Evaluation Arrival Tour Entrance Interview
First Day of the On-Site Evaluation Curricula, Equipment, and Facilities Survey Students The Evaluation Begins! Observe Classes Interview Staff and Faculty File Review
First Day of the On-Site Evaluation: Evening Activities Surveys & Interviews Comparable Debrief
Second Day of the On-Site Evaluation: Exit Interview Findings TSR = Official Record Submission Response Timelines
Tips and Practical Advice
Pre-Onsite Evaluation Preparation: Application Catalog & Enrollment Agreement Faculty & Staff Personnel Reports Advertising
Pre-Onsite Evaluation Preparation: SER Staff Involvement Policies and Procedures Appendix B Work Room Documentation
Pre-Onsite Evaluation Preparation: Student Achievement Students Graduates Independent 3 rd Party Verification Documentation Guidelines for Employment Graduation and Employment Charts
Tips and Practical Advice Admissions Refunds File Revie w Enrollment Agreement S. A. P. Transcripts Student Services
Tips and Practical Advice Web Based Student Surveys Hard Copy Classroom Access
Key Compliance Areas
Key Compliance Areas: Program Advisory Committees Monograph Mandatory Requirements Minutes
Key Compliance Areas: Faculty Improvement Plan Faculty Files Documentatio n Faculty Improvement Plan Resource s Profession al Developme nt
Key Compliance Areas: Institutional Assessment and Improvement Planning Ongoin g Documentati on Monograp h
Key Compliance Areas: Financial Stability Budget Expenditures
Key Compliance Areas: Student Services Advising Career Services Grading Document ation Tutoring Attendance S. A. P.
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