SACS Coordinators Meeting Academic Units Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Timothy Brophy – Director, Institutional Assessment Cheryl Gater – Director, SACS Accreditation

Today’s Agenda SACS Definitions and Impacts –Off-Campus Instructional Sites –Dual or Joint Degrees Copy of Course Syllabi –Fall 2012, Spring 2013 update Undergraduate Academic Assessment Plans - Update Discussion Items

SACS Definitions and Impacts Off-Campus Instructional Sites Definition: “An off-campus instructional site is a teaching site located geographically apart from the main campus [Gainesville, FL]. A site at which an institution provides electronic delivery and where students go to access the support services needed is also considered an off-campus instructional site. The site is not independent of the institution’s main campus.” (p. 119, SACSCOC Resource Manual May 2012)

SACS Definitions and Impacts Off-Campus Instructional Sites Impact: Every college needs to be aware of this definition and report any prospective sites PRIOR to implementation. -If 50% or more of a degree program will be delivered at the site, SACSCOC approval prior to implementation is required. -If 25-49% of a degree program will be delivered at the site, UF is required to notify SACSCOC prior to implementation.

SACS Definitions and Impacts Off-Campus Instructional Sites Impact: This is especially important for certificate programs where 3 credits could constitute 25% of a 12 credit certificate program. -Must include physical address of the site. -UF must notify SACSCOC if this location changes along with impact of address change.

SACS Definitions and Impacts DUAL Educational Programs (Dual Degree) Definition: “A dual educational program is one whereby students study at two or more institutions, and each institution awards a separate program completion credential bearing only its own name, seal and signature.” (p. 1, SACSCOC Collaborative Academic Arrangements: Policy and Procedures)

SACS Definitions and Impacts DUAL Educational Programs Impact: Every college needs to be aware of this definition and report any prospective program PRIOR to implementation. -Requires UF to notify SACSCOC prior to implementation with a copy of the signed agreement and contact information for each institution.

SACS Definitions and Impacts JOINT Educational Programs (Joint Degree) Definition: “A joint educational program is one whereby students study at two or more institutions and are awarded a single program completion credential bearing the names, seals and signatures of each of the participating institutions.” (p. 1, SACSCOC Collaborative Academic Arrangements: Policy and Procedures)

SACS Definitions and Impacts JOINT Educational Programs Impact: Every college needs to be aware of this definition and report any prospective program PRIOR to implementation. -If program is joint with another SACSCOC accredited institution, UF is required to notify SACSCOC prior to implementation with a copy of the signed agreement and contact information for each institution

SACS Definitions and Impacts JOINT Educational Programs Impact: Every college needs to be aware of this definition and report any prospective program PRIOR to implementation. -If program is joint with an institution NOT accredited by SACSCOC, UF is required to prepare a prospectus and request SACSCOC approval prior to implementation.

Course Syllabi Need to have PDF copies or website listing for all course syllabi for Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 semesters

Instructor of Record Transcripts What to do if transcripts not provided from institution? Where are the transcripts housed? Does this include master’s/doctoral research course instructors? Do we request transcripts for graduate assistants/alumni?

Series Fall 2012 Workshop Summary Writing Measurable SLOs Sept. 17, 19, 2033 attendees Writing the Certificate AAP October 1, 4, 5 21 attendees Writing the Grad/Prof AAP October 8, 10, attendees Writing Effective Rubrics October 22, 24, attendees

Series What’s coming in Spring 2013 Each fall session will be repeated once New workshops: Updating the Undergraduate Academic Assessment Plans: What’s new for Strengthening the Academic Learning Compact – Systemic Assessment for Programs

Undergraduate Academic Assessment Plan Update Accepted – 52 plans These have been reviewed and are ready for Academic Assessment Committee action In progress – 37 plans SLO charts added or other elements have been requested – all due within a few days No revisions received – 23 plans We have contacted these departments…

What is an SLO Chart? New/Revised SLOs, *Link to *, * SLOs Content 1. Identify, describe, and apply concepts and theories in the use and presentation of content. 1. Understands concepts and apply theories in the use and presentation of images and information. 2. Identify, describe, and apply professional ethical principles and the importance of truth, accuracy, fairness and diversity 2. Understand professional ethical principles and the importance of truth, accuracy, fairness and diversity. 3. Identify, describe, and apply the tools and technologies appropriate for the telecommunication professions 3. Apply the tools and technologies appropriate for the telecommunication professions. 4. Gather information, conduct research and evaluate information by methods appropriate to the telecommunication professions 4. Gather information, conduct research and evaluate information by methods appropriate to the telecommunication professions. 5. Produce appropriate output that demonstrates creativity and critical thinking either independently or collaboratively. 5. Think critically, creatively and independently 6. Communicate effectively in forms and styles appropriate to the telecommunication professions, audiences and the purposes they serve 6. Communicate correctly and clearly in forms and styles appropriate to the telecommunication professions, audiences and the purposes they serve. Telecommunications * Catalog dates

Catalog Updates Curriculum Maps are replacing the old SLO matrices Examples: Interior Design – Interior Design –

Discussion Items Degree/Certificate Approvals – be aware of two step process if online or at a distance Outreach and Public Service Programs – listing due by December 21, 2012 Upcoming deadlines/reports

Questions? Thank you!