1. Accreditation Institute, 3/20/10 Newport Beach, CA Dr. Dan Walden, Dean of Academic Affairs & ALO, LASC Mr. Glenn Yoshida, Department Chair (Natural Sciences/Health/PE), LASC

2.  Comprehensive site visit (2006) resulted in 7 recommendations with a focused follow-up visit and progress report on first 4 recommendations due in spring 2008  Recommendation #1 College implement non-instructional program review, different from unit plans  Recommendation #2 College address low retention, persistence, and success rates of students without sufficient academic preparation  Recommendation #3 Assess effectiveness of all programs/services.  Recommendation #4 Identify service area needs and implement plans to address needs.

3.  Visiting team in spring 2008 revealed incomplete non- instructional program reviews  In June 2008, the ACCJC placed LASC on probation with a progress report and midterm report due in spring 2009 with a follow-up visit.  The progress report was to address the first 4 recommendations again.

4.  History of non-compliance since 1994 (visits in 1994, 2000, and 2006) in regards to program review and integrated planning.  LASC was placed on warning in 2000 with 21 recommendations.  Visiting team reviewed prior ACCJC letters, self- studies, and reports from 1994.

5.  Leadership (starting with President)  Focused on actual language of recommendations—no peripheral issues undertaken  Sent a team to ACCJC to clarify issues  Main issues addressed (examples): Non-Instructional Program Review and Integrated Planning

6. EXAMPLES:  Non-Instructional Program Review (NIPR) Completed annual cycle, implemented changes, and started another cycle in 2009.  Integrated Planning & Budgeting Completed college’s Strategic Plan, revised Planning Handbook, and implemented plan that is sustainable.

7.  Campus dialogue and consensus (forums and vetting processes)  Evidence to back up all assertions  Progress report focused on what was completed, rather than expounding on future plans

8.  Prepare for comprehensive visit, Spring 2012  Be sure all 7 previous recommendations are fulfilled and reported in Self-Study.  Continue campus-wide dialogue  Use ACCJC standards as mission statements for campus committees  Refine/evaluate strategic planning processes