Transcript A STUDENT’S GUIDE ACCREDITATION WHAT IS ACCREDITATION? • The process by which a college is certified by a regional accrediting agency, such as.

A STUDENT’S GUIDE
2013
ACCREDITATION
WHAT IS ACCREDITATION?
• The process by which a college is certified by a
regional accrediting agency, such as the
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior
Colleges (ACCJC)
• Being certified, or accredited, is identified by
meeting four standards.
ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
• Standard I: Institutional Mission and Effectiveness
To ensure that the institution has a mission and uses it as the
foundation for all planning documents and processes.
• Standard II: Student Learning, Programs and Services
To ensure that the courses, programs, and support services meet
the quality, breadth, and rigor identified within the standard.
• Standard III: Resources
To ensure that all resources (human, facilities, technology, and
financial) are integrated into the planning process.
• Standard IV: Leadership and Governance
To ensure that campus leadership and governance is effective and
supportive of the institution and its mission.
HOW DOES THE PROCESS WORK?
Every six years, LAMC conducts a comprehensive self
review, writes a report (Self Evaluation Report), and
submits it to the ACCJC.
• The report addresses what
LAMC has done or is doing to
meet the standards
• It also identifies the college’s
strengths and areas in need
of improvement
• The college outlines its plans
for improvement.
HOW DOES THE PROCESS WORK?
ACCJC sends a Visiting Team to the campus to:
• Verify that what is written in the Self-Evaluation Report is
accurate
• Review the supporting evidence
• Complete an exit report, with their findings and
recommendations, and submit it to the ACCJC for final
determination.
WHY DO WE GO THROUGH THIS PROCESS?
To evaluate our college
To make improvements on a continuous basis
To reaffirm our accreditation status
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT
WHEN THE VISITING TEAM IS ON CAMPUS?
• The team will be on campus March 12-14.
• The team will likely arrive early and leave late during the
duration of their visit.
• They will have a schedule to meet with various campus
leaders, attend regular meetings, and request individual
conversations (including ASO leadership).
• The team will walk around campus, may peek in or visit
classrooms, and/or may interview individuals.
• A closing presentation will be on Thursday, March 14 in
CC Main (time TBD).
WHAT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY (AS A STUDENT)?
• Be familiar with the Self-Evaluation Report
On LAMC’s website at http://www.lamission.edu/2013accreditation
• Be familiar with your
campus mission statement
and Institutional Learning
Outcomes (ILOs)
These are posted in most
classrooms, in the Learning
Center, and on the bookmarks
handed out this spring 2013
semester.
WHAT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY (AS A STUDENT)?
• Be familiar with your course Student
Learning Outcomes
These are available on the syllabus for each
course.
• Know the visiting team will be on campus March 12-14.
• May attend any open forums while the visiting team is here
• May attend the closing presentation (March 14, CC Main, Time TBD)
WHEN WILL LAMC KNOW HOW WE DID?
The closing presentation will generally include:
• A brief statement by the team chair
• A general description of areas the college has excelled in
• A general description of areas the college may continue to
work to improve
Wait PATIENTLY until July/August
The Commission will meet in June, make a decision and
notify us within 30-45 days.
QUESTIONS?
If you have any further questions you can:
• Visit the LAMC Accreditation Web site at
http://www.lamission.edu/2013accreditation/
• Read the LAMC 2013 Self-Evaluation Report
http://www.lamission.edu/2013accreditation/reports/LAMC-2013SelfEvaluation.pdf
• Ask your instructor
• Contact any of the Accreditation Steering Committee
members
http://www.lamission.edu/2013accreditation/