Accreditation: A Site Visitor’s Perspective Harry H Accreditation: A Site Visitor’s Perspective Harry H. Holdorf PhD, MPA, RDMS (Ab, Ob, Br), RVT, LRT(AS), CCP

OR: How the CCP Program Helped me to Become a Better Teacher…

Peer review = yuck

Accreditation says!! : You must Manage Your Program

Certified College Professional Program teaches you… Leadership Qualities Ethics Effective Communication

What are some of the qualities that a good leader should have? Leadership Skills… are leaders born? Practical Application of Leadership Skills Ethics Effective Communication – Interpersonal Skills Self-Awareness

CCP Take-a-way ONE A teacher needs a strategy to review and update the performance of their program/class.

Accreditation says!!! You must Match Governance with the Mission

Advocacy definition: Public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.

The CCP Program teaches you.. Legislative Process and Advocacy Public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy General knowledge of the legislative process and how it impacts colleges within the Florida College System Keys to advocacy The Florida College System legislative budget process

CCP Take-a-Way two: Know your Mission statement This is what we are and this is what we do.

Accreditation Says!!! How do you monitor faculty Performance?

CCP Take-a-Way three: Monitor your staff Communicate regularly with your staff Support your staff Guide them

Accreditation Says!!! How are you Serving Students? A statement made from one of my faculty members many years ago… “this would be a nice place to work if it weren’t for the students.”

CCP Take-a-Way four Make sure your admission process is strong and that you follow it. Don’t allow students into the program who are not educationally qualified.

Accreditation Says: “How do you assess Student Learning?”

CCP Take-a-Way five: However many competencies you require for graduation, stick to it and make sure there are no exceptions. If a student does not complete his/her competencies, have a process laid out so they can complete them after their original graduation date. Keep good records. All surveys must be available for review.

Accreditation Says “What are your Resources?”

CCP Take-a-Way Six: Ask yourself “Do I have administration’s support in the form of People Machines Policies/Processes

Accreditation Says– How do you Communicate? “Truth in Advertising”

CCP Program teaches you: How to Building Community and Customer Service via communication The role of the community college employee via communication How to identify and relate to Internal and external customers

The CCP Program helps you understand: The Florida College System 28 public community colleges and state colleges The history of the system The state and the local budget process Local governance  - the District Board of Trustees

CCP Take-a-Way Seven “ If you tell the truth, you don’t need to have a good memory.” – Judge Judy Hint: your communication needs to be honest and up-to-date.

What I have learned through the Certified College Professional Program…

There are some great teachers who close the door to their classroom and do what they want, but I think you send a strange message to the students that way sometimes. Teachers are part of a school community, and a great teacher should be willing to work to make the community a better place.

Understanding that being a “great teacher” is a constant struggle to always improve.

Understanding of the role of a school in a student’s life Understanding of the role of a school in a student’s life. College is more than the sum of the classes the student takes. It’s a time to grow and explore. The best teachers know that they are teachers for much more than the time they are in the physical classroom.

Great teachers not only love their subject, but they love to share that joy with students.

I’ve seen people come in and talk about teaching and talk about how much they love their subject and know about their subject, but they never mention the students.

The CCP program is not about us, it’s not about the teacher The CCP program is not about us, it’s not about the teacher. It’s about the students having access to the best teachers possible.

What are the take-a-ways of the CCP program? Be presentable and professional in my approach Always have a lesson plan, but be flexible as required Be enthusiastic, positive, challenging and motivating Create fun and give that added value to ensure economic survival

Why did I enter the Certified College Professional Program? Nobody’s perfect I’m new here from New Jersey and wanted to know all I could about the Florida Educational System I wanted to become a better teacher

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