1. Standards 7 & 8
“last but not least…”

2. Two perspectives As someone who has “survived” it
As someone in the “thick of it” now

3. Standard 8 Physical Resources Standard 7 Finance
Instructional and Support Facilities
Equipment and Materials
Physical Resource Planning
Standard 7 Finance
Financial Planning
Adequacy of Financial Resources
Financial Management
Fundraising & Development

4. As someone who has “survived”
FACTS
Evidence = Data, contracts, financial reports, campus building plans, audit reports, debt service capacity, surveys, etc.
Accreditation “audit”
Clearly outline Strategic Plan linkages to budget and buildings (“close the loop”); provide examples of assessment within 7 & 8

5. As someone who has “survived” – cont.
Provide data within the report
Provide information on how institution’s community receives updates
Enrollment / Financial trend analysis and usage
Describe processes for budget, facilities, safety and security, etc.

6. As someone in the “thick of it”
Review Standards and previous reports to identify needed resources
Do a compliance audit at the outset
Start writing!
Ask the hard questions along the way

7. A-C-C-R-E-D-I-T-A-T-I-O-N KEYS TO SUCCESS

8. Admit that you have no choice in the matter

9. Committee members are critical
Cocktails are important
Experts are on your campus – use them
Ron Baker speaks the truth

10. IPEDS is integral (as well as other data)
Dry material is a part of it – self-study can be exciting
Tie 7 & 8 to all other standards – it has linkages throughout the institution
Anticipate the issues – no surprises

11. Tables tell a story – use them
Instruction is the focus – link to it throughout Standards 7 & 8
…NEVER, EVER, EVER, EVER, EVER GIVE UP!
Open loops should be closed or closing