Transcript HLC and Me - Malone University

HLC and Me
 What does HLC stand for?
 Hydrocarbolyte Liquid Crystal
 Holy Living in Communion
 Her Left Cheek
 Hysterical Laughing Clown
 Whatever it is I don’t want it!
HIGHER LEARNING COMMISSION
Why are We Doing This?
HLC
Mom, and Apple Pie
Renewal
“Accreditation is about renewal.”
The time spent in self-evaluation and reflection gives us the
opportunity to showcase who we are, to identify strengths
and challenges, and to plan for an exciting future.
Dr. David King, President of Malone University February
2012
Required Follow Up
 Malone’s last HLC accreditation visit was in March 2004
 Our timeline was accelerated (moved to an earlier date) due
to concerns raised in the mandated focused visit of March
2009 about Malone’s progress in identifying and
implementing effective student learning outcomes,
especially in General Education
What is a Self-Study Anyway?
If it squawks like a duck . . .
Some Benefits of Self-Study
 Self awareness
 Re-affirm and re-visit mission, goals, and values of the
University
 Tell our story
 Identify opportunities and develop strategies for the future
 Renewal
How the Process Works
 Basis for Review is the Criteria for Accreditation (5 core
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Institutional Self-Evaluation (self-study)
Peer Review (on site visit)
Commission on Accrediting (reviews recommendation and
decides)
Notification to Malone (via CEO)
HLC - Core Criteria
 Mission and Integrity
 Preparing for the Future
 Student Learning and Effective Teaching
 Acquisition, Discovery, and Application of Knowledge
 Service and Engagement
For Each Criteria and Theme
 What is the main issue?
 What evidence is required?
 What sources are available?
 What does this mean? So what?
 Strengths? Challenges? Opportunities?
 Anticipate the future
Self-Study Content
 Descriptive data and narrative
 Analytical
interpretive judgments
 Visual
display of pertinent information
Goals of the Self Study
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Address HLC concerns – especially about student learning
outcomes
Identify and affirm areas of excellence
Enhance teaching and learning across the university
Inform strategic planning and budgeting processes
Position Malone for the future
Demonstrate compliance with HLC criteria
The Peer Review Process
 Site visit scheduled for September 24-26, 2012
 8-10 external visitors from other colleges and universities
 Review of documents prior to visit and when on campus
 Interviews with board, faculty, staff, students and others
Avoiding
Trouble
 Ownership of self-study
 Comprehensive review – analytical and self-reflective
 Thorough evaluation of challenges and opportunities
 Analysis and recommendations for moving forward
Important Things
Before the Site Team visit:
 Read the self-study
 Review and know your
department or program
assessment report
 Be familiar with HLC core
components
When Site Team is here:
 Be available
 Smile, be kind and
courteous
 Answer questions candidly
 If you don’t know, say so
Previous HLC Concerns
Weaknesses noted 2003
 Lack of comprehensive assessment process – curricular and co
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curricular
Strategic planning
Facilities and space allocation
Governance and organization
Faculty research
Use of part-time instructors
Maximizing the Process
Self-Study
Some Findings from Current Study
STRENGTHS
 Open and collaborative
curricular process
 Upgrades in technology
infrastructure
 Multiple direct and indirect
assessments
 Emphasis on global awareness
and service-learning
 Quality and commitment of
faculty
 Holistic approach to teaching
and learning
CHALLENGES
 Lack of a systematic and
comprehensive strategic plan
tied to budget priorities and
performance indicators
 Diversity in faculty and
administrative positions
 Improvements in financial
strength and margin
 Orientation for adjunct
faculty and administrators
 Authority and oversight of
university-wide marketing
efforts
The site visit
What to expect when the team is here
Typical Team Visit
Morning
Team arrives
Team meeting and
orientation
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Afternoon/Evening
Chair and president meet
Interviews and visits
Team meeting
Lunch w/ campus groups
Interviews and visits
Team dinner
Team meeting
Interviews and visits
Lunch w/campus groups
Team meetings and review Interviews and visits
Report writing
Team dinner
Team meeting
Report writing
Report writing
Needed follow-up
Prep for oral report
Final debriefing
Prepare oral report
Exit interview
The Visiting Team
 Team “work room” – 2d floor library (currently the faculty
resource room)
 Many interviews will be arranged once the team is on site
(be flexible)
 “Exit Interview” will be Wednesday, September 26 (oral
summary given)
Important Reminders
 No surprises
 Truth will prevail
 Pet peeves caged
 Data – analysis – evaluation
 Reflection and projection
 Planning and budgeting
Your Role
 Be knowledgable
 Be courteous
 Be honest
 Don’t make up stuff
 Don’t exaggerate
Commission Action
 The “Institutional Action Committee” of HLC reviews
documents and recommendations from the site team and
makes determination of status
 Commission meets in February, March, June, August