1. Jazan Community College Accreditation Experience
Professor Sultan Al-Hazmi
JCC Dean and Chair of the Accreditation Committee

2. Presentation Outline Introduction to JCC Accreditation Process
Candidate Application
Getting COE Candidacy
Fulfilling Responsibilities of Candidacy
Preparation of the Self Study Report
Accreditation Visit
After the Accreditation visit
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3. JCC Accreditation Process
Announcing the accreditation process
Forming a quality and accreditation unit
Forming an accreditation team
Conducting workshops for staff
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4. JCC Accreditation Process
Getting university approval on the accreditation body
Applying formally to the accreditation body
Getting COE candidacy
Preparing and sending the Self Study Report
Preparing for accreditation team visit
Team Report
Commission Vote for accreditation
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5. The “Why” of Accreditation
Jazan University orientation and support
To fulfill the Vision and Mission of JCC
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6. Vision
“Developing highly employable graduates who have a firm grasp of all academic and practical skills and are well qualified to work in different practical fields. This college emphasizes student- oriented, transferable learning, enabling students to achieve work, career and personal success. It provides high quality, student friendly and easily accessible educational services. We are highly effective and flexible in responding to the demands of the private and public sectors in our region.”
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7. Mission
“JCC is committed to preparing a generation of outstanding cadres in a variety of fields; a generation able to shoulder the responsibility and capable of innovation and to meeting the labor market interests. This is to be attained through providing high quality education and training contributing to the development of environment and the community service while increasing the efficiencies of graduates through holding specialized training courses.”
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8. Candidate Application
Answer all COE questions
Complete all requested charts and reports
Submit a total of 6 copies of application
Include payment check
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9. Getting COE Candidacy Commission reviews candidate application
Approve candidacy
Defer a vote and request additional documents
Deny candidacy
Council notifies JCC of Commission action
JCC granted candidacy on June 27, 2011
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10. JCC Certificate of Candidacy for Accreditation
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11. Abou Arish Branch Certificate of Candidacy for Accreditation
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12. Council on Occupational Education (COE)
Established in 1971
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Assures quality in career and technical education
Recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
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13. Institutions in Saudi Arabia Accredited by COE
Jeddah Community College King Abdul Aziz University
Makkah Community College Umm Al Qura University
Riyadh Community College King Saud University
Tabuk Community College
Tabuk University
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14. COE Candidate Institutions in Saudi Arabia
Jazan Community College Jazan University
Buraidah Community College
Al Qassim University
Al Kharj Community College Al Kharj University
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15. Fulfilling Responsibilities
of Candidacy
Prepare a Self Study Report
Pay annual dues
Effect no substantive changes during candidacy period
Host the accreditation visit within 24 months of the candidacy date
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16. Preparation of Self Study Report
Preparation of hard and electronic copy
Describes how:
JCC complies with the standards and criteria of COE
Each program complies with COE standards
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17. Preparation of Self Study Report
Involves the participation of all JCC staff
Requires 6-12 months to prepare
Orients COE Commission on JCC programs
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18. Accreditation Standards
10 out of 11 COE standards apply to JCC
Each has different criteria in the assessment of programs
Institutional Mission
6. Physical Resources
2. Educational Programs
7. Financial Resources
3. Program and Institutional
Outcomes
8. Human Resources
4. Strategic Planning
9. Organizational Structure
5. Learning Resources
Student Services and Activities
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19. Accreditation Visit Team will be assigned by COE
Dates will be chosen by JCC
Confirm SSR an accurate reflection of the institution
Verify JCC programs and services
All JCC staff will be interviewed
Oral report will be issued at exit meeting
Formal report will be submitted to COE
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20. After the Accreditation Visit
Council will send a copy of team report to JCC
JCC will submit a response to COE
Commission will review the SSR, team report, and JCC response.
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21. After the Accreditation Visit
Then, COE will :
Vote to accredit
Defer and request additional information
Deny
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22. Benefits of Accreditation
Quality education
Increased awareness of best practices
Improved future compliance with standards
Stronger internal relationships
Wider professional participation
More effective methods of planning for improvement
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23. Difficulties in data gathering Adding workload on staff
Difficulties Faced
Resistance to change
Difficulties in data gathering
Adding workload on staff
Making infrastructural facelift needs
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24. Thank you very much For Comments: salhazmi@jazanu.edu.sa
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