Welcome to the Orientation to Accreditation Training Module

Welcome to the Orientation to Accreditation Training Module! Click to Advance to the Next Slide

Instructional Goal The Orientation to Accreditation tutorial will provide University of Phoenix employees with a foundation of knowledge on accreditation fundamentals. Upon completion of the web based tutorial, employees will be able to: • Distinguish between different types of accreditation • Define accreditation as it relates to higher education institutions • Identify the appropriate tools and resources available to them at the University of Phoenix. Click to Advance to the Next Slide

Performance-Based Objectives University of Phoenix employees will be tasked with completing a series of performance based objectives during the course of this tutorial: 1 Employees will be able to distinguish between different types of accreditation (institutional, specialized, and national) through comprehensive and interactive online learning activities. Participants will answer a series of evaluative online questions to test their knowledge on the required topic areas, achieving a score of 80% or higher in order to access the final assessment. Click to Advance to the Next Slide

Performance-Based Objectives University of Phoenix employees will be tasked with completing a series of performance based objectives during the course of this tutorial: 2 Employees will be able to analyze and determine correct responses to common accreditation questions. Participants will observe a series of conversation scenarios and select the appropriate responses or sources of information to best fit the scenario. Click to Advance to the Next Slide

Performance-Based Objectives University of Phoenix employees will be tasked with completing a series of performance based objectives during the course of this tutorial: 3 Employees will be able to identify the appropriate accreditation resources available to them as well as who to contact with accreditation questions. Participants will answer a series of evaluative questions to test their knowledge on the required topic areas, achieving a score of 80% or higher in order to access the final assessment. Click to Advance to the Next Slide

Introduction Before we begin, let’s review some important facts about accreditation and why it matters. • University of Phoenix holds both institutional (regional) accreditation and programmatic accreditations. • Accreditation in itself is a demonstration of academic quality; this is why colleges and universities want to pursue it and why it is so important to us. It is also an indicator of the academic quality of our degree programs and services. Click to Advance to the Next Slide

Accreditation: Why it Matters Click on each box to learn more about each area. Accountability and Credibility Federal Funding Benchmark of Quality Click to Advance to the Next Slide

Accountability and Credibility Accreditation gives the University accountability to all of its constituencies and it demonstrates the quality of learning that takes place, as well as the quality of our faculty. It also speaks to our overall credibility with the general public, shows that we are pursuing institutional effectiveness, and most of all, that we are fulfilling our Mission. Click to Return

Federal Funding Institutional accreditation ensures the university’s programs qualify for federal financial aid, or Title IV funding. This helps the majority of students afford the cost of an education. It also impacts how we handle transfer credits and the ability for our students to pursue professional licensure and credentials in teaching, nursing, and counseling. Click to Return

Benchmark of Quality Institutional accreditation provides an external benchmark for quality. This means the University doesn’t just monitor its own quality, there is a neutral party ensuring curriculum, operations, and faculty are comparable to the high standards set for institutions of higher education. Institutional accrediting bodies provide guidelines and best practices for maintaining quality assurance. These guidelines help the university maintain quality more efficiently. Click to Return

Orientation to Accreditation Home Welcome to the Orientation to Accreditation Home Page. The navigation of this tutorial is free-form. You can click each portal and click through each page if you like. You may also elect to jump from section to section and focus on areas you think you need more help with. Click on the icons to the right to access each portal. Hover the icons for more information on what you will learn there. Library Lounge Lab Evaluation Center In order to complete the tutorial and proceed to the final assessment, you must be well-versed in the following information and achieve a score of 80% or higher on the Evaluation Center Quiz. • • • The purpose of accreditation Types of accreditation University accreditation status Common accreditation questions Resources for accreditation information

Accreditation Library Accreditation Questions Programmatic Accreditation The Criteria for Accreditation The Higher Learning Commission Accreditation Basics Click on a book to see additional resources for each subject area. Click to Return to the Home Page

Accreditation Basics Home Value of Accreditation (Video) Accreditation at University of Phoenix (phoenix. edu) Click to Return to Library

The Higher Learning Commission Home About HLC (HLC Website) Statement of Affiliation Status (HLC Website) Accreditation at University of Phoenix (phoenix. edu) Click to Return to Library

The Criteria for Accreditation Assumed Practices (HLC Website) Guiding Values (HLC Website) Criteria for Accreditation: Assuring Quality in Higher (Video) Education Home Click to Return to Library

Programmatic Accreditation at University of Phoenix Types of Accreditation Home (phoenix. edu) (Video) Click to Return to Library

Accreditation Questions Office of Accreditation (UOPX Intranet Site) Accreditation Central (UOPX Intranet Site) Conversation Guidelines (UOPX Intranet Site) Accreditation Inbox (Office of Accreditation Mailbox) Note: The Intranet sites listed are limited only to employees of UOPX. Home Click to Return to Library

Accreditation Lounge In the lounge you can hear examples of different types of accreditation conversations. Click each area to review common situations and learn more about how to handle them. 1. Types of Accreditation 2. Resources for Students Click to Return to the Home Page

Scenario 1: Types of Accreditation Hover this image to see why this conversation is appropriate In this scenario, you will be listening to a common conversation between a student and advisor about the different types of accreditation. Click on the Play button above to begin the recording. Home Click to Return to Lounge

Scenario 2: Resources for Students Hover this image to see why this conversation is appropriate In this scenario, you will be listening to a conversation between an advisor and manager about where to go for accreditation information. Click on the Play button above to begin the recording. Home Click to Return to Lounge

Accreditation Lab UOPX Accreditation Regional vs. National Accreditation Questions in Disguise Welcome to the lab! Here, you’ll be able to experiment with your new knowledge and skills. Don’t worry – you can still use all your tools and resources to answer the questions. Click on each of the subject areas to learn more. Click to Return to the Home Page

Scenario 1: University of Phoenix Accreditation Select the appropriate response to the student’s question below. “What kind of accreditation does University of Phoenix have? ” UOPX has regional accreditation, which is the same accreditation as Arizona State University. Home University of Phoenix is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Click to Return to Lab

Scenario 1: University of Phoenix Accreditation “What kind of accreditation does University of Phoenix have? ” UOPX has regional accreditation, which is the same accreditation as Arizona State University of Phoenix is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Sorry, that is incorrect. Comparing University of Phoenix with other institutions is a risk because an employee may give a student information that is not true by listing universities that may or may not be regionally accredited. It is preferable to state correct details of UOPX accreditation. Home Click to Try Again

Scenario 1: University of Phoenix Accreditation “What kind of accreditation does University of Phoenix have? ” UOPX has regional accreditation, which is the same accreditation as Arizona State University of Phoenix is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. That is correct! Comparing University of Phoenix with other institutions is a risk because an employee may give a student information that is not true by listing universities that may or may not be regionally accredited. It is preferable to state correct details of UOPX accreditation. Home Click to Return to Lab

Scenario 2: Regional vs. National Accreditation Select the appropriate response to the student’s question below. “Is the university’s regional accreditation different than national accreditation? ” Nationally accredited institutions typically offer vocational, career or technical programs. UOPX offers academic degree level programs, which is more typical of regional accreditation. Home Regional accreditation is a higher level of accreditation than national, so the University’s accreditation is better than national accreditation. Click to Return to Lab

Scenario 2: Regional vs. National Accreditation Select the appropriate response to the student’s question below. “Is the university’s regional accreditation different than national accreditation? ” Nationally accredited institutions typically offer vocational, career or technical programs. UOPX offers academic degree level programs, which is more typical of regional accreditation. Regional accreditation is a higher level of accreditation than national, so the University’s accreditation is better than national accreditation. Sorry, that is incorrect. When speaking with a potential student it is essential the student understands that the University is regionally accredited and what that means regarding academic quality. A specific accreditation is not “higher‟ or “better‟ than another, but typically serves different types of students. Home Click to Try Again

Scenario 2: Regional vs. National Accreditation Select the appropriate response to the student’s question below. “Is the university’s regional accreditation different than national accreditation? ” Nationally accredited institutions typically offer vocational, career or technical programs. UOPX offers academic degree level programs, which is more typical of regional accreditation. Regional accreditation is a higher level of accreditation than national, so the University’s accreditation is better than national accreditation. That is correct! When speaking with a potential student it is essential the student understands that the University is regionally accredited and what that means regarding academic quality. A specific accreditation is not “higher‟ or “better‟ than another, but typically serves different types of students. Home Click to Return to Lab

Accreditation Questions in Disguise Sometimes students ask questions that might not seem like they are related to accreditation, but they really are. Click each question to learn how it is related to accreditation and get information on how to answer properly. 1 2 Is my online degree as valid as a degree from a traditional program at a local university? Home Will employers think my UOPX diploma is legitimate? 3 If I get a degree from UOPX and want to transfer it to another school, will another institution recognize my credits? Click to Return to Lab

Questions in Disguise #1 This is an accreditation question because the student wants to know whether the degree will be recognized. The value of the degree is related to the type of accreditation. Explain to the student that regardless of the teaching delivery method, the program is accredited regionally (and programmatic where appropriate) and is therefore just as valuable as a traditional degree. Click to Return

Questions in Disguise #2 This is an accreditation question because the student wants to know whether employers recognize UOPX as a valuable institution. Explain to the student the regional (and programmatic, where appropriate) accreditation assures the validity of the curriculum. Click to Return

Questions in Disguise #3 This is an accreditation question because the student wants to know if other institutions recognize UOPX courses as valid educational credits. Decisions about whether to accept or not to accept transfer credits are always made by the receiving school. Other institutions of higher education often accept credits from University of Phoenix. Encourage the student to reach out to the institution they are interested in to confirm their transfer policies. Reaffirm the student that we are regionally accredited. Click to Return

Evaluation Center Welcome to the evaluation center! Here you can test your knowledge on the accreditation information you have learned. To begin, click on the Quiz icon below. Once you have finished the quiz, you will see a results page and additional feedback. If you receive a score of 80% or less, we encourage you to go back to the other portals to learn more. Once you are confident you have learned what you need, you will be ready to exit the tutorial and continue to the final assessment. Click to Return to the Home Page

Evaluation Center Question 1: What is the purpose of accreditation? A) Accreditation ensures our students can have access to any degree program they are interested in. B) Accreditation focuses on ensuring and improving educational quality, evaluating an institution against its own mission, and con firming that it accomplishes what it claims. C) Accreditation ensures educational quality, faculty selection and hiring, and evaluates an institution against its own vision and purpose. D) Accreditation is the governments way of making sure all educational institutions conform to the same standards and offer a variety of academic programs of the same content and rigor across the country.

Evaluation Center Question 2: Which of the following is not one of HLC’s Criteria for Accreditation? A) Mission B) Integrity: Ethical and Responsible Conduct C) Federal Compliance D) Resources, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness

Evaluation Center Question 3: What is the difference between regional and national accreditation? A) Regional accreditation is a higher level than national accreditation. B) National accreditation is a higher level than regional accreditation. C) Regional accreditation applies to institutions granting traditional academic degrees, while national accreditation applies to technical and vocational programs. D) National accreditation applies to institutions granting traditional academic degrees, while regional accreditation applies to technical and vocational programs.

Evaluation Center Question 4: Where can students go to find information about accreditation at University of Phoenix? A) www. phoenix. edu/about_us/accreditation B) www. ncahlc. org C) www. onetonline. org D) www. chea. org

Evaluation Center Question 5: If a student is asking questions on the topic of accreditation that you’re not sure about, what should you do? A) Tell them to look it up on the University of Phoenix website B) Tell them you’ll be in touch within the next business day with a response from the Office of Accreditation team. C) Send them to HLC’s website. D) Tell them that you don’t know and you can’t help them.

Evaluation Center Click to See Your Quiz Results Click “Finish Tutorial” once you have achieved a score of 80% or higher (at least 4 out of 5 answers correct) on the quiz and are ready to continue to the final assessment. Finish Tutorial

Conclusion & Next Steps Congratulations, you have completed the Orientation to Accreditation tutorial! In this course, you have learned: • The purpose of accreditation • Types of accreditation • Common accreditation questions • Resources for accreditation information To receive completion credit for this learning experience, you must close this window and complete the Orientation to Accreditation Assessment. 1. Access the My. HR icon on your employee desktop 2. Open My Learning > Self Service > Learning > All Learning 3. Launch the Orientation to Accreditation assessment from the All Learning screen. 4. To gain professional development credit, you will be required to pass the assessment at a score of 90% or higher. Save & Exit Tutorial

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