1. 3A – The organization’s goals for student learning outcomes are clearly stated for each educational program and make effective assessment possible 3B -- The organization values and supports effective teaching 3C -- The organization creates effective learning environments 3D -- The organization’s learning resources support student learning and effective teaching Criterion 3 The organization provides evidence of student learning and teaching effectiveness that demonstrates it is fulfilling its educational mission

2. All of the Criteria for Accreditation speak to student Learning All of the Criteria for Accreditation holds student learning central to educational and organizational quality Therefore: Effective assessment of student learning will generate evidence for multiple Criteria and Core Components Criteria 3 and Core Components related to Student Learning

3. We should be carefull3B can be deceptive The Teaching College Vs. The Learning College 3B -- The organization values and supports effective teaching

4. The Teaching College Teaching as an Art FormGreat Teacher are BornHow Good did I Do?Scholarship informs Teaching Culture of Unexamined Assumptions The Learning College Teaching as Effective Practice Effective Teachers are Developed How can We do Better? Technology, Pedagogy, Inquiry, Research Informs Teaching Culture of Evidence

5. We are not trying to answers these questions today. We can answers many of them is a positive fashion. YES, OZARKA COLLEGE IS DOING A GOOD OF PROMOTING STUDENT LEARNING But, what we as the Criterion 3 sub-committee need to consider is – Can we provide clear convincing evidence (documentation) to support our answers/assertions? And can we show that our positive actions are systematic and system wide? What are some of the questions the HLC team members might ask regarding 3B?

6. Whom does the institution hire as instructional staff and what is the hiring process? The “Best” – faculty qualifications /credentials Academic preparation – Teaching Experience – Commitment to the Learning College Community Diversity – cultural, ethnic, gender, intellectual, physical capabilities, orientation Competitive Salaries Student Perceptions of faculty What are some of the questions the HLC team members might ask regarding 3B?

7. How does the institution support New Faculty? Orientation and Integration of new faculty Advisor Training Retention Training Mentoring What are some of the questions the HLC team members might ask regarding 3B

8. Do we have Professional Development programs designed to improve/enhance teaching in a diverse learning environment? Reassigned time Funding for professional development Funding special project/programs Faculty convocation, faculty training, Dialogue Days, Learnshops, Learning Exchanges/Demos What are some of the questions the HLC team members might ask regarding 3B

9. Innovation Awards or Best Practices Awards Sabbaticals and professional leave Faculty internships International and intercultural education Learning fellowships and grants Professional development plans and reports Promote faculty awareness of new research related to learning and technological advances Do we encourage faculty to actively participate in professional organizations What are some of the questions the HLC team members might ask regarding 3B

10. How does the institution support effective teaching by Adjunct Faculty? Whom and how do we hire? Do we have a mentoring program for adjuncts? Do we have profession development for adjuncts? Do we have any sort of recognition programs or activities for adjuncts?

11. Is the faculty involved in curriculum development? New Courses and Programs Improved and shared strategies for instruction New content and methodology/technology Course and program level assessment Improving General Education at Ozarka What are some of the questions the HLC team members might ask regarding 3B

12. Is the institution meeting its general education goals and objects? Are the Gen Ed Outcome in line with our Mission Statement? Are they being met system wide and systematically? Can we document it? In what courses and in what ways? What are some of the questions the HLC team members might ask regarding 3B

13. How is the institution engaging student stakeholders in the teaching/learning process? Active learning, service learning, mentoring, tutoring, volunteerism, retention Are there students on the various committees? How is the institution engaging community members as stakeholders in the teaching/learning process? Active learning, service learning, mentoring, tutoring, volunteerism, retention Are there community members on the various committees? What are some of the questions the HLC team members might ask regarding 3B

14. The Assessment Calendar The Strategic Planning Process The Instructional Council V. P. A. A. Office Professional Development Committee Curriculum Committee College Effectiveness Committee Divisional Program and Course Planning and Assessment Logs Divisional Professional Development Plans and Reports Trio, Perkins, Career Pathways, and Student Success Programs General Education Assessment Data Faculty, Staff, Students, and Community Members Where can we go to answer these questions?

15. Ozarka College is doing a good job providing a rich learning environment for our community, but: Can we document the evidence of our teaching/learning success in a systematic and system wide fashion? Are we meeting the teaching/learning challenge presented by the lack of diversity in our service area? Can we prove we are meeting our general education goals and objectives? What more can we do to improve teaching/learning for a service area facing economic and educational challenges? Are we prepared to meet the educational, financial, and physical demands of our growth? The Challenges