1. Los Angeles Southwest College LACCD Trustee Accreditation Subcommittee Self-Study Overview December 14, 2005

2. Presentation Overview Self-Study Binder Accreditation History and Timeline Process Current Status

3. Accreditation History and Timeline 2000 - Last Accreditation Visit College Placed on Warning Status (Program Review, Environment, Governance) 2002 - Focus Midterm Report with Recommendations 2004 - Selection of Self-Study Co-Chairs 2003-2005 - Accreditation/SLO Workshops and Committee Work

4. Previous Team Recommendations 21 Previous Recommendations 19 Fully Met Program Review Participatory Agreement Timelines for grades, schedules of classes, and catalogs Hiring including College President Mission statement and planning; Research Student conduct Student Records in Fireproof area; Access for Disabled Students (ADA ) Inclusive process for purchasing and maintenance of equipment, budget planning 1 Still in Progress (College Environment) 1 No Longer a Compliance Issue ( Hiring Timelines)

5. Self-Study Overview Standard 1 Institutional Mission and Effectiveness: Met 5 Planning Agenda Items Mission Statement: Los Angeles Southwest College is committed to providing an environment for quality learning to enrich the lives of our diverse population. Standard II Student Learning Programs and Services: Met 45 Planning Agenda Items Standard III Resources: Met 13 Planning Agenda Items Standard IV Leadership and Governance: Met 10 Planning Agenda Items

6. Development of Self-Study Process Started with Four College Strategic Values Serving Student Needs Quality Education Commitment to Students and Community Leadership Decision to Organize around Four Accreditation Commission Standards

7. College-wide Participation Faculty, staff, administration, students, and community 10 Workshops campus and district 2 Flex Day —3 break-out sessions 3 College-wide Forums 2 College-wide Surveys 4 Team Reading Reviews 25 Steering Committee Meetings 16 SLO Meetings

8. Significant Actions Completion of Web-based Program Reviews Mission Statement Educational Master Plan 2005-2008 College Strategic Plan Self-Study on College Website (12/1/05) Board of Trustee Approval (12/14/05)

9. Timeline January 15th – Final Self-Study Report disseminated January 24 th - Self-Study Team Chair Visit Dr. Thomas Crow, Chancellor of State Community College Center February 1 st – Self-Study mailed to ACCJC March 23rd-26 th - Team Site Visit

10. Work in Progress Circulate Self-Study Complete “Evidence Room” setup in New Student Services Center Organize/archive all Accreditation history and materials Finalize team logistics

11. After Site Visit… Accreditation efforts will be ongoing Ensure college programs and activities align with Mission Statement Integrate planning agenda items into college’s Strategic Plan Complete SLOs at the Institutional, Program, and Course Levels. Implement, assess, and make improvements based on the SLOs

12. Accreditation Results!! Accreditation Affirmed A whole bunch of happy people at LASC!!!!!!!!!