1. Accreditation Essentials
Fall 2016
Chancellor Lamb and Team

2. Accreditation is … a peer evaluation process to ensure quality
voluntary … however …
required for the College to receive state funding
required for students to receive federal financial aid
We are accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) – we are in Restoration Status

3. Timeline
Aug 2016: Self Evaluation Submitted to ACCJC Oct 2016: Evaluation Team Site Visit (October 10 – 13) Jan 2017: ACCJC Considers Reaffirmation Feb 2017: ACCJC Announces Determination

4. What to expect during the October 10-13 Site Visit
Group of peers
Purpose is to validate the self evaluation & evidence that the College provided (through interviews, open forums, & observation)
Pre-visit prep/visit itself
Exit report
After the visit
Jan 2017: ACCJC Considers Reaffirmation
Feb 2017: ACCJC Announces Determination

5. Key topics we’ll review (it’s in the cards)
2014 ACCJC Standards and accomplishments
EASE
RRP Handbook
PGC
Program Review
QFE

6. At the end, you’ll be able to answer these questions!
What is the new change to the Program Review process?
Name 1 core student service identified by EASE
What is the purpose of the RRP Handbook?
How do we promote effective participation in governance?
Name 1 accomplishment we are proud of related to meeting the Standards
Describe one QFE action project

7. 2014 ACCJC STANDARDS CARD WILL APPEAR HERE
Eligibility Requirements are the minimum criteria an institution must meet to be considered for accreditation
21 Eligibility Requirements
An institution must continuously meet all Eligibility Requirements as well as the Commission Policies and the Standards.
The Institutional Self Evaluation separately addresses:
ER 1 – Authority
ER 2 – Operational Status
ER 3 – Degrees
ER 4 – Chief Executive Officer
ER 5 – Financial Accountability
Other Eligibility Requirements covered within the Standards
XX Commission Policies
Other Commission Policies covered within the Standards

9. Key Topics: EASE

11. Key Topics: RRP Handbook

13. Key Topics: Participatory Governance

15. FRONT OF PROGRAM REVIEW CARD WILL APPEAR HERE

16. BACK OF PROGRAM REVIEW CARD WILL APPEAR HERE

17. Key Topics: Quality Focus Essay

19. You play an important role!
Mark your calendars for site visit: October 10-13
Know the Standards and continuously improve
Review the portions of the Institutional Self Evaluation Report that pertain most to you

20. Time for fun! What is the new change to the Program Review process?
Name 1 core student service identified by EASE
What is the purpose of the RRP Handbook?
How do we promote effective participation in governance?
Name 1 accomplishment we are proud of related to meeting the Standards
Describe one QFE action project

21. Learn more: www.ccsf.edu/accreditation

22. Q&A …