Copyright 2005, CAS All rights reserved. Tidewater Community College and CAS –The Basics of Program Self-evaluation in Community College Student Affairs Dr. Dennis Gregory Associate Professor of Higher Education Old Dominion University

Copyright 2005, CAS All rights reserved. Introduction to CAS CAS Mission Promulgate standards and guidelines for practice and preparation Promote assessment in educational practice Promote the use of standards in practice Promote quality assurance within higher education

Copyright 2005, CAS All rights reserved. CAS Principles: Students and Their Institutions Student is considered as a unique, whole person Institutional environments shape learning Responsibility for learning rests with the student Institutions provide opportunities for learning Institutions reflect society and its diversity

Copyright 2005, CAS All rights reserved. CAS Principles: Diversity and Multiculturalism Institutions embrace diversity and eliminate barriers that impede student learning Justice and respect for differences bond individuals to community

Copyright 2005, CAS All rights reserved. CAS Principles: Organization, Leadership, and Human Resources Leadership is essential for institutional success Institutional success is related to clarity of mission Qualifications of staff members is tied directly to quality of educational programs and services Leaders possess sound educational preparation and experience

Copyright 2005, CAS All rights reserved. CAS Principles: Health Engendering Environments Educational programs and services prosper in benevolent environments that provide students with appropriate levels of challenge and support.

Copyright 2005, CAS All rights reserved. CAS Principles: Ethics Educational service providers provide impeccable ethical behavior in their professional and personal lives

Copyright 2005, CAS All rights reserved. CAS Purpose Beliefs about excellence require that all programs and services in institutions of higher education function at optimum levels Beliefs about collaboration require that all programs and services be accomplished in concert by students and educators Beliefs about ethics require that all programs and services be carried out in an environment of integrity and high ideals. Continued

Copyright 2005, CAS All rights reserved. CAS Purpose, Slide 2 Beliefs about student development require that the student be considered as a whole person in the context of a diverse population and a diversity of institutions, that outcomes of education be comprehensive, and that the total environment be structured to create opportunities for student involvement and learning. Continued

Copyright 2005, CAS All rights reserved. CAS Purpose, Slide 3 Beliefs about responsibility require that the institution recognize the rights and responsibilities of students as its citizens and that it provide an array of resources and learning opportunities that enable students to exercise their responsibility to take full advantage of them.

Copyright 2005, CAS All rights reserved. The CAS Approach to Self- Regulation and Self-Assessment The essential elements of self-regulation include : Institutional culture that values involvement of all its members in decision making Quality indicators that are determined by the institution Use of standards and guidelines in quality assurance Continued

Copyright 2005, CAS All rights reserved. The CAS Approach to Self-Regulation and Self-Assessment, Slide 2 Collection and analysis of data on institutional performance Commitment to continuing improvement that presupposes freedom to explore and develop alternative directions for the future

Copyright 2005, CAS All rights reserved. Putting the CAS Standards to Work Establish and prepare the self-study team Conduct the self-study Identify and summarize evidence Identify discrepancies Determine appropriate corrective action Recommend action for program enhancement Prepare an action plan

Copyright 2005, CAS All rights reserved. Other Uses of CAS Standards Program establishment Staff development Academic preparation Credibility

Copyright 2005, CAS All rights reserved. Council for Advancement of Standards in Higher Education CAS Authority –36 member associations –Representing 100,000 professionals in higher education –2004 was 25 th Anniversary –Blends academic affairs, student affairs, and service units

Copyright 2005, CAS All rights reserved. Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education Types of Evaluation Processes Certification Best Practice Accreditation Registry Licensure Self-Assessment

Copyright 2005, CAS All rights reserved. Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education CAS Terminology -- Functional Area -- Standard -- Guideline -- Components for rating -- Quality assurance -- Compliance

Copyright 2005, CAS All rights reserved. FALDOs Frameworks for Assessing Learning and Development Outcomes Provide clarity on learning domains Guide assessment activities with questions and instruments

Copyright 2005, CAS All rights reserved. Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education Process for Self-Assessment 1.Assemble Team 2.Understand Self Assessment 3.Understand Standards & Guidelines 4.Gathering evidence and conduct rating

Copyright 2005, CAS All rights reserved. 35 Standards and Guidelines Academic Advising Admissions Programs Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Programs Campus Activities Campus Information and Visitor Services Campus Religious and/or Spiritual Programs Career Services

Copyright 2005, CAS All rights reserved. 35 Standards and Guidelines Clinical Health Services College Honor Societies College Union Commuter and Off-Campus Living Conference and Event Programs Counseling Services Disability Support Programs

Copyright 2005, CAS All rights reserved. 35 Standards and Guidelines Distance Education Programs Education Abroad Programs and Services Financial Aid Fraternity and Sorority Advising Health Promotion Services Housing and Residential Life programs International Student Programs

Copyright 2005, CAS All rights reserved. 35 Standards and Guidelines Internship Programs Learning Assistance Programs Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Programs Masters Degree Preparation Programs Multicultural Student Programs Orientation Programs Outcomes Assessment and Program Evaluation

Copyright 2005, CAS All rights reserved. 35 Standards and Guidelines Recreational Sports Program Registrar Programs and Services Service Learning Programs Student Conduct Programs Student Leadership Programs TRIO and Other Educational Opportunity Programs Women Student Programs

Copyright 2005, CAS All rights reserved. 35 Standards and Guidelines More to Come Campus Police and Security Programs Student Media Programs, etc.

Copyright 2005, CAS All rights reserved. Contextual Statement Instructions Self-Assessment Instrument Evaluation Forms Complete Document

Copyright 2005, CAS All rights reserved. Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education Recognizing a Standard Bold - Printed in Bold type - Uses the “must” verb - Uses the “shall” verb - Required of all institutions

Copyright 2005, CAS All rights reserved. Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education Recognizing a Guideline - Appears as regular text - Uses the “may” verb - Uses the “should” verb - Clarifies or amplifies a standard

Copyright 2005, CAS All rights reserved. Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education Evaluative Data * Qualitative * Quantitative * Where are all the sources for the data

Copyright 2005, CAS All rights reserved. Council for the Advance of Standards in Higher Education Process for Self-Assessment (continued) 5.Gather consensus 6.Document strengths and deficiencies 7.Prepare plan of action 8.Write the report

Copyright 2005, CAS All rights reserved. Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education Advantages of Self-Assessment Internally driven Supports staff development You are in the best position to evaluate your programs and services Recognition and rewards are made locally Develops a shared vision among various constituents

Copyright 2005, CAS All rights reserved. Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education Thank You ! for your help and attention!