IMPROVING ACCREDITATION: WHAT WE KNOW AND NEXT STEPS Accreditation Institute ASCCC March 19, 2011
AGENDA Introductions Accreditation Task Force RP Group Findings and Recommendations Discussion Q & A
PRESENTERS Facilitator: Julie Bruno, Sierra College, ASCCC Consultation Council Accreditation Task Force: Richard Hansen, DeAnza College, FACCC Renee Kilmer, Cabrillo College, CCCCIO Jane Patton, West Valley Mission, ASCCC President RP Group: Bob Gabriner, SFSU, Accreditation Project Director
ACCREDITATION TASK FORCE Task Force Formation Field Surveys Task Force Recommendations
TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS Provide means for periodic feedback to ACCJC on accreditation processes and college experiences. Strengthen standards-based training via joint conferences and trainings, including best practices. Review the ACCJC visiting-team selection process, widen cross-section of team members, and provide professional development opportunities.
TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS Scale accreditation expectations to benchmarks of best practices documented in other accrediting regions. Consider lengthening the cycle of accreditation to years. Focus on improvement rather than compliance and develop non-public communication to campuses regarding improvements needed. Avoid recommendations that encroach on negotiable issues.
TASK FORCE ACTIVITIES Consultation Council forms Accreditation Task Force: June 18, 2009 Recommendations sent to ACCJC: October 26, 2009 ACCJC meeting showdown: January 6 - 8, 2010 Complaint sent to US Department of Education: May 6, 2010
TASK FORCE ACTIVITIES ACCJC receives Dept of Ed findings: August 24, 2010 ACCJC adopts bylaw changes: January , 2011 CHEA President Judith Eaton to speak at Senate Plenary: April 14, 2011
Accreditation Training CCCCIO and ACCJC Collaboration on Training CIO Fall 2010 Conference Post-Conference CCCCIO & ACCJC Collaborative Efforts
RP GROUP Accreditation Research Goals Findings Recommendations
DISCUSSION Implications Next Steps For the Task Group For Our Colleges and the State With ACCJC
Q & A