1. IMPROVING ACCREDITATION: WHAT WE KNOW AND NEXT STEPS Accreditation Institute ASCCC March 19, 2011

2. AGENDA Introductions Accreditation Task Force RP Group Findings and Recommendations Discussion Q & A

3. PRESENTERS Facilitator: Julie Bruno, Sierra College, ASCCC Consultation Council Accreditation Task Force: Richard Hansen, DeAnza College, FACCC Renee Kilmer, Cabrillo College, CCCCIO Jane Patton, West Valley Mission, ASCCC President RP Group: Bob Gabriner, SFSU, Accreditation Project Director

4. ACCREDITATION TASK FORCE Task Force Formation Field Surveys Task Force Recommendations

5. TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS  Provide means for periodic feedback to ACCJC on accreditation processes and college experiences.  Strengthen standards-based training via joint conferences and trainings, including best practices.  Review the ACCJC visiting-team selection process, widen cross-section of team members, and provide professional development opportunities.

6. TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS  Scale accreditation expectations to benchmarks of best practices documented in other accrediting regions.  Consider lengthening the cycle of accreditation to 8 -10 years.  Focus on improvement rather than compliance and develop non-public communication to campuses regarding improvements needed.  Avoid recommendations that encroach on negotiable issues.

7. TASK FORCE ACTIVITIES Consultation Council forms Accreditation Task Force: June 18, 2009 Recommendations sent to ACCJC: October 26, 2009 ACCJC meeting showdown: January 6 - 8, 2010 Complaint sent to US Department of Education: May 6, 2010

8. TASK FORCE ACTIVITIES ACCJC receives Dept of Ed findings: August 24, 2010 ACCJC adopts bylaw changes: January 9 - 11, 2011 CHEA President Judith Eaton to speak at Senate Plenary: April 14, 2011

9. Accreditation Training CCCCIO and ACCJC Collaboration on Training CIO Fall 2010 Conference Post-Conference CCCCIO & ACCJC Collaborative Efforts

10. RP GROUP Accreditation Research Goals Findings Recommendations

11. DISCUSSION Implications Next Steps For the Task Group For Our Colleges and the State With ACCJC

12. Q & A