NCA Self-Study Task Force Orientation Institutional Accreditation Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools One of six regional.
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NCA Self-Study
Task Force
Orientation
Institutional Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools
One of six regional accrediting organizations recognized by
U.S. Department of Education
PEAQ: Program to Evaluate and Advance Quality
Comprehensive Review every 10 Years—last review in
1997
May 2005 Focused Visit– Request for Institutional Change
Preparing for
Comprehensive Review
University-wide effort
Comprehensive self-study report
Site visit in Fall 2007
Organizational Strategy
• Self Study Team
• Self Study Steering Committee
• Criterion Task Forces
• Timeline:
• April 2006 Task Force Work Complete
• Fall 2006 Draft Self Study Document
• Spring 2007 Publish Self Study Document
Self Study Goals
Demonstrate Fulfillment of
Criteria for Accreditation
10 Year Renewal – no interim
reports/visits
Reflect on Critical Issues and
Identify Directions for Future
The New Criteria
Mission and Integrity
Preparing for the Future
Student Learning and Effective
Teaching
Acquisition, Discovery and Application
of Knowledge
Engagement and Service
New Criteria for Accreditation
Shift from Retrospective to
Prospective Orientation
Focus on Institutional Effectiveness
NOT Compliance with Prescriptive
Standards
Focused on Learning
Foster Engagement and Connection
Accomplishments
Strategic Planning & Budgeting
Institutional Data & Research
Assessment of Student Learning
General Education
We have a great story to tell!
Self-Study Process & Role of
Task Forces
Self Study Team: Leadership
Steering Committee: Orchestrates Campus
Engagement in Self-study
Task Forces:
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Review Evidence
Evaluate Fulfillment of Criteria
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Web site: www.nau.edu/accreditation
Web CT Course
Evidence Inventory
Data Integrity Policy
Resources: