cleveland state university self study 2010
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Cleveland State University Self Study 2010. North Central Association/Higher Learning Commission Accreditation . The Essentials. What this is all about. Why we do this. How we’re doing this. Where we are in the process. What you can do to prepare for visit and become more informed. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Cleveland State UniversitySelf Study
2010
North Central Association/Higher Learning Commission
Accreditation
The Essentials
• What this is all about.• Why we do this.• How we’re doing this.• Where we are in the process.• What you can do to prepare for visit
and become more informed.
What?Re-Accreditation every 10 years. Self Study
Report and host Site Visit.
North Central Association — one of six regional accreditation associations in the U.S., since 1895. NCA includes institutions in 19 states.
The Higher Learning Commission — the official name of the association, adopted in 2000.
Why?• Provides both public certification of acceptable
institutional quality and an opportunity and incentive for self-improvement .
• Critical self-analysis leading to improvement in quality and for consultation and advice from persons from other organizations
• Allows students at institution to obtain federal funds.
Fundamental Shiftsfrom the previous criteria
• Inputs
• Teaching
• Focus on Past
• Autonomy
• Outcomes
• Learning
• Focus on Future
• Connectedness, Engagement & Service
How?
• Must follow HLC Handbook regarding Report formatting.– 5 Criteria– 21 Core Components– Up to Institution how many points of
evidence to use to meet these.– 120-150 page report (200+ in reality)
The organization operates with integrity to ensure the fulfillment of its mission through structures and processes that involve the board, administration, faculty, staff, and students.
1 - Mission & 1 - Mission & IntegrityIntegrity
The organization’s allocation of resources and its processes for evaluation and planning demonstrate its capacity to fulfill its mission, improve the quality of its education, and respond to future challenges and opportunities.
2 - Preparing for 2 - Preparing for the Futurethe Future
The organization provides evidence of student learning and teaching effectiveness that demonstrates it is fulfilling its educational mission.
3 - Student 3 - Student Learning andLearning and
Effective TeachingEffective Teaching
The organization promotes a life of learning for its faculty, administration, staff, and students by fostering and supporting inquiry, creativity, practice, and social responsibility in ways consistent with its mission.
4 - Acquisition, 4 - Acquisition, Discovery, &Discovery, &
Application of Application of KnowledgeKnowledge
As called for by its mission, the organization identifies its constituencies and serves them in ways both value.
5 - Engagement 5 - Engagement and Serviceand Service
Where we are…• Phase 1 Orientation and Planning
September/December 2008 (KICK OFF Sept. 11)• Phase 2 Information Gathering and Analysis
January 2009 – May 2009
• Phase 3 Synthesis and ReportingJune 2009 – November 2009
• Phase 4 Integration and DisseminationNovember 2009 – February 2010
• Phase 5 Dissemination, Feedback, Revision, and Submission
March 2009 – July 2010
Site VisitOctober 2010
• Visiting Team of 6 – 8 • Across University to address concerns
from report, or support findings– Interview faculty, staff, students,
community– Report to Commission: January 2011?
What you can do.What you can do.
Read and respond to the draft reports when asked, providing corrections, suggestions and additional material as appropriate—focused revisions.
Help prepare the campus and community for the team visit.
Keep informed about the process. Watch for regular updates.
KEEP INFORMEDKEEP INFORMED
• http://mycsu.csuohio.edu/committees/selfstudy2010/
• “Mission Differentiation” and 3 Centers of Excellence