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Los Angeles Mission College Institutional Self Study for Reaffirmation of Accreditation 2005-2007 Introduction Chair of Accreditation Self-Study John Glavan Contact Information 818-364-7833 Email: [email protected] What is Accreditation? Status granted to an educational institution for satisfactorily meeting or exceeding stated criteria for educational quality. In compliance with ACCJC/WASC accjc.org Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The ACCJC Commission is authorized by the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the Council on Higher Education. Purpose of Self Study Provide quality assurance to the public and community that Mission College is meeting and exceeding the standards for higher education. Accomplished through the process of: Institutional Self Study Peer Review ACCJC Commission Review Promote institutional improvement Self acknowledgement of accomplishments Acknowledgement of weaknesses that need improvement Institutional Standards Four unique standards that Mission College must reflect satisfactorily or exceed. Updated version of Standards Originally 10 standards Currently 4 Standards that encompass sub standards within each Must be written to apply broadly to encompass diversity within the institution. Reflect best practice in higher education. Four Standards Standard I: Institutional Mission and Effectiveness Commitment to student learning Provide evidence of student learning Ongoing institutional systematic evaluations to make appropriate changes and improvements when necessary Standards Continued Standard II: Student Learning Programs and Services High quality instructional programs Student support services Issues of diversity within campus environment Library and learning support services Encourages and nurtures civic responsibility Standards Continued Standard III: Resources Human Resources School Personnel Faculty Evaluation of Personnel Professional Development Diversity in Hiring Practices Standards Continued Standard III Continued: Physical Resources Support student learning Accessibility of physical environment Facilities maintenance Standards Continued Standard III Continued: Technological Resources Support Student Learning Programs Facilities have technological accessibility Research College – wide Communication Train Students and Staff Standards Continued Standard III Continued: Financial Resources Support Student Learning Programs Stable financial management Short term and long term financial solvency Standards Continued Standard IV: Leadership and Governance Support Student Learning Programs Solid Leadership throughout institution Decision making policies and procedures Evaluation of governance process Compliance with ACCJC standards, policies, and guidelines Themes within the Standards Dialogue Student Learning Outcomes Institutional Commitments Evaluation, Planning, and Improvement Organization Integrity Suggested Themes (open to ideas and suggestions). Commitment to Achieve and Exceed Team work !! We need your help to achieve success with this process Participation: Sign Up Today to be on a Committee Sign in sheets coming around Committees formed around Standards Subcommittees within each of the four standards Committee Chairs Responsibilities Stipend and compensation / Release time Weekly and monthly meetings with committees Progress reports Written reports written within the guidelines of the standards Timeline for Accreditation Self Study Draft Report Completed for: Flex day Fall 2006 Fall 2006 Reviews Senate College Counsel Board of Trustees December 2006 Final Report March 2007 Accrediting Commission visits Mission College 818-364-7833 Email: [email protected] Mission College Accreditation Flow Chart Standard I Institutional Mission and Effectiveness •Student Learning •Institutional Evaluation Standard II Student Learning Programs and Services •Instruction •Student Support •Diversity •Library •Civic Responsibility Standard III Resources •Human •Physical •Technological •Facilities Standard IV Leadership and Governance