Session D: The Accreditation Process
Available under the Resource Section at www.accsc.org ACCSC Blueprints for Success: Resources Module III: Preparing for the On-Site Evaluation Webinar Recording Slides Blueprint publication Available under the Resource Section at www.accsc.org
Understanding the Purpose of the On-Site Evaluation
On-Site Evaluation Understanding the Purpose of the On-Site Evaluation Student Satisfaction Program Design Educational Resources Faculty Qualifications Recruitment Admissions Student Progress Student Services Assessment & Evaluation
Understanding the Purpose of the On-Site Evaluation Accreditation Workshop Application / Acceptance SER On-Site Evaluation OS Package(s) OSE Fee G/E Rates at Benchmark?
Understanding the Purpose of the On-Site Evaluation Verify Seek Develop
Understanding the Purpose of the On-Site Evaluation Document Interview Survey Observe Support
Types of On-Site Evaluations: 2015 Commission Review Location Branch Total # of On-Site Evaluation Reports Considered by Commission in 2015: 308
Scheduling the Onsite Evaluation
Scheduling the On-Site Evaluation 2 – 3 months following SER Due Date Regular School Day Changes may incur additional cost Key School Personnel Clearing the Team Unusual Circumstances
Standards of Accreditation Preparation is Key Prepare Your Team Key Faculty and Staff Application and SER Ready Access Standards of Accreditation
Comfortable Work Space Preparation is Key Prepare a Work Room Comfortable Work Space Electronic Material Be Organized!
On-site Evaluation Team Members
On-site Evaluation Team Members Education / Distance Education Specialist Team Leader Occupation Specialist ACCSC Staff State Observer
On-site Evaluation Team Members Education / Distance Education Specialist Team Leader Occupation Specialist ACCSC Staff State Observer
On-site Evaluation Team Members Education/ Distance Education Specialist Team Leader Occupation Specialist ACCSC Staff State Observer
On-site Evaluation Team Members Education/Distance Education Specialist Team Leader Occupation Specialist ACCSC Staff State Observer
On-site Evaluation Team Members Education / Distance EducationSpecialist Team Leader Occupation Specialist ACCSC Staff State Observer
On-site Evaluation Team Members Education / Distance Education Specialist Team Leader Occupation Specialist ACCSC Staff State Observer
First Day of the On-Site Evaluation Arrival Tour Entrance Interview
First Day of the On-Site Evaluation The Evaluation Begins! Curricula, Equipment, and Facilities Survey Students Observe Classes Interview Staff and Faculty File Review
Surveys & Interviews Comparable Debrief First Day of the On-Site Evaluation: Evening Activities Surveys & Interviews Comparable Debrief
Exit Interview 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
Policies and Procedures Pre-Onsite Evaluation Preparation: SER Staff Involvement Policies and Procedures Appendix B Work Room Documentation
Graduation and Employment Charts Independent 3rd Party Verification Pre-Onsite Evaluation Preparation: Student Achievement Graduation and Employment Charts Independent 3rd Party Verification Students Graduates Guidelines for Employment Documentation
File Review Tips and Practical Advice Admissions Enrollment Agreement S.A.P. Student Services Transcripts Refunds
Student Surveys Tips and Practical Advice Web Based Hard Copy Classroom Access
Key Compliance Areas
Mandatory Requirements Key Compliance Areas: Program Advisory Committees Monograph Mandatory Requirements Minutes
Key Compliance Areas: Faculty Improvement Plan Faculty Files Professional Development Resources Documentation
Key Compliance Areas: Institutional Assessment and Improvement Planning Ongoing Documentation Monograph
Key Compliance Areas: Financial Stability Budget Expenditures
Key Compliance Areas: Student Services Documentation Advising Career Services Tutoring S.A.P. Attendance Grading
Session D: The Accreditation Process