CSUN Re-Accreditation 2019-21 https://www.csun.edu/wasc

CSUN Re-Accreditation 2019-21 What is Accreditation? CSUN is accredited through the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). WSCUC is a regional accrediting agency serving a diverse membership of public and private higher education institutions throughout California, Hawaii, and the Pacific as well as a limited number of institutions outside the U.S. The WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as certifying institutional eligibility for federal funding in a number of programs, including student access to federal financial aid.

CSUN Re-Accreditation 2019-21 Thematic Pathway for Reaffirmation (TPR) CSUN has been selected as one of 21 institutions granted condensed reaccreditation through the TPR process. Only 2 other CSUs are in this group. All 21 campuses were chosen because they are identified as high performing compliant institutions. Under TPR, institutions provide evidence of compliance with WSCUC Standards & Federal Requirements through addressing one or more areas of study.

CSUN Re-Accreditation 2019-21 What TPR Means for CSUN We don’t complete all components of the Institutional Review Process We self-select 1-3 themes to show compliance with WSCUC Standards No off site review is necessary – we just send our completed report in and then the review team visits

CSUN Re-Accreditation 2019-21 Theme Report (Due May 1, 2019) Submission of Themes (5 -7 pages) Alignment with WSCUC Standards Demonstrate Continual Educational Improvement Emphasis on Accountability & Outcomes Tie Explicitly to Relevant Criteria for Review (CFRs)

CSUN Re-Accreditation 2019-21 TPR Timeline Theme Report (Due May 1, 2019) Campus Visit by WSCUC Liaison (Fall 2019) Final Report Composition (Due July 1, 2021) 25 - 50 pages excluding appendices Component 1: Introduction Component 2: Compliance with Standards Component 8: Specific Theme(s) & sub-themes Component 9: Conclusion TPR Review Team on Campus for 3 Day Site Visit (Fall 2021)

CSUN Re-Accreditation 2019-21 Samuel Merritt University SMU proposed one overarching theme: Student Success. In support of the theme, four subordinate interrelated themes will be examined: 1) Assessment of student learning; 2) Co-curricular contributions to student learning; 3) Increasing faculty engagement in student success; and 4) The role of inter-professional education (IPE) in preparing SMU graduates.

CSUN Re-Accreditation 2019-21 California State University, Long Beach CSULB proposed three themes: 1) Inclusive Excellence; 2) the Public Good; and 3) Intellectual Achievement. These three themes permeate all aspects of the university, from student life, development, faculty and staff success, information technology, and facilities and sustainability.

CSUN Re-Accreditation 2019-21 California Institute of Technology Caltech proposed two themes that reflect the Institute’s distinctive character: 1) Core Curriculum; and 2) Academic and Co-curricular Support Structures. The first theme focuses on the signature academic experience shared by all Caltech undergraduates. The second theme provides the Institute the opportunity to examine the many academic and co-curricular support structures that have developed over the past decade to help students thrive.

CSUN Re-Accreditation 2019-21 Pomona College Pomona proposed two themes: 1) Equity and inclusion on a diverse campus; and 2) Liberal arts in the 21st century. Pomona will organize the first theme around three areas: 1) Faculty and staffing hiring; 2) Inclusive pedagogy; and 3) Inclusive campus climate. The college will also organize the second theme around three areas: 1) Liberal arts advising; 2)Disciplinary connections; and 3) Global Pomona.

CSUN Re-Accreditation 2019-21 WASC Criteria For Review (CFRs) The four Standards are: Standard 1: Defining Institutional Purposes and Ensuring Educational Objectives Standard 2: Achieving Educational Objectives through Core Functions Standard 3: Developing and Applying Resources and Organizational Structures to Ensure Quality and Sustainability Standard 4: Creating an Organization Committed to Quality Assurance, Institutional Learning, and Improvement

CSUN Re-Accreditation 2019-21 Components of the Institutional Report (TPR highlighted) Introduction to the Institutional Report: Institutional Context; Response to Previous Commission Actions Compliance with Standards: Self-review Under the Standards; the Compliance Checklist Degree Programs: Meaning, Quality, and Integrity of Degrees Educational Quality: Student Learning, Core Competencies, and Standards of Performance at Graduation Student Success: Student Learning, Retention, and Graduation Quality Assurance and Improvement: Program Review; Assessment; Use of Data and Evidence Sustainability: Financial Viability; Preparing for the Changing Higher Education Environment Institution-specific Theme(s): Optional Conclusion: Reflection and Plans for Improvement

CSUN Re-Accreditation 2019-21 Discussion, Recommendations, and Comments