Accreditation Essentials Fall 2016 Chancellor Lamb and Team

Accreditation is … a peer evaluation process to ensure quality voluntary … however … required for the College to receive state funding required for students to receive federal financial aid We are accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) – we are in Restoration Status

Timeline Aug 2016: Self Evaluation Submitted to ACCJC Oct 2016: Evaluation Team Site Visit (October 10 – 13) Jan 2017: ACCJC Considers Reaffirmation Feb 2017: ACCJC Announces Determination

What to expect during the October 10-13 Site Visit Group of peers Purpose is to validate the self evaluation & evidence that the College provided (through interviews, open forums, & observation) Pre-visit prep/visit itself Exit report After the visit Jan 2017: ACCJC Considers Reaffirmation Feb 2017: ACCJC Announces Determination

Key topics we’ll review (it’s in the cards) 2014 ACCJC Standards and accomplishments EASE RRP Handbook PGC Program Review QFE

At the end, you’ll be able to answer these questions! What is the new change to the Program Review process? Name 1 core student service identified by EASE What is the purpose of the RRP Handbook? How do we promote effective participation in governance? Name 1 accomplishment we are proud of related to meeting the Standards Describe one QFE action project

2014 ACCJC STANDARDS CARD WILL APPEAR HERE Eligibility Requirements are the minimum criteria an institution must meet to be considered for accreditation 21 Eligibility Requirements An institution must continuously meet all Eligibility Requirements as well as the Commission Policies and the Standards. The Institutional Self Evaluation separately addresses: ER 1 – Authority ER 2 – Operational Status ER 3 – Degrees ER 4 – Chief Executive Officer ER 5 – Financial Accountability Other Eligibility Requirements covered within the Standards XX Commission Policies Other Commission Policies covered within the Standards

Key Topics: EASE www.ccsf.edu/EASE

Key Topics: RRP Handbook www.ccsf.edu/RRP

Key Topics: Participatory Governance www.ccsf.edu/PGC

FRONT OF PROGRAM REVIEW CARD WILL APPEAR HERE

BACK OF PROGRAM REVIEW CARD WILL APPEAR HERE

Key Topics: Quality Focus Essay www.ccsf.edu/QFE

You play an important role! Mark your calendars for site visit: October 10-13 Know the Standards and continuously improve Review the portions of the Institutional Self Evaluation Report that pertain most to you

Time for fun! What is the new change to the Program Review process? Name 1 core student service identified by EASE What is the purpose of the RRP Handbook? How do we promote effective participation in governance? Name 1 accomplishment we are proud of related to meeting the Standards Describe one QFE action project

Learn more: www.ccsf.edu/accreditation

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