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BINDER ALO Lunch 2015 ARC - Academic Resource Conference
The Accreditation Liaison Officer: Bridge, Channel, and Advocate Wednesday April 22, 2015 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m ALO Workshop and Lunch Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Schedule 2 Presenter Biographies 3 Attendee Directory 5 ALO Workshop and Lunch Slide Presentation 10 Update from WSCUC 13 Annual Report 13 The Changing WSCUC Region 15 Institutional Review Process 19 Substantive Change 23 For More Information or Questions ALO Forum Discussion Questions 27 31 1 ALO Workshop and Lunch The Accreditation Liaison Officer: Bridge, Channel and Advocate Wednesday, April 22, 2015 11:30 am – 3:00 pm SCHEDULE 11:30 –12:00 Welcome and Lunch Richard Winn 12:00 – 1:00 The Linkage Between Regional Accreditation And Higher Education Ted Mitchell 1:00 – 1:15 Break 1:15 – 1:50 Small group discussion 1:50 – 2:50 Updates from WSCUC 2:50 – 3:00 2 Barbara Gross Davis - Annual Report Henry Hernandez - The Changing WSCUC Region Maureen Maloney - Institutional Review Process Christopher Oberg - Substantive Change Sharyl McGrew Closing Richard Winn Presenter Biographies Ted Mitchell is the under secretary of education. He has served in this post since his confirmation by the U.S. Senate on May 8, 2014, following his nomination by President Barack Obama on Oct. 31, 2013. Mitchell is the former CEO of the NewSchools Venture Fund and served as the president of the California State Board of Education. Through his long career in higher education, Mitchell has served as the president of Occidental College, vice chancellor and dean of the School of Education and Information Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles, and professor and chair of the Department of Education at Dartmouth College. Mitchell received his bachelor's and master's degrees, and Ph.D. from Stanford University. Barbara Gross Davis, Vice President, joined WASC in September 2010. For the past twenty years, she has provided service to WASC as a visiting team member, as a member of two special WASC committees, and as chair of the Substantive Change Committee. Since 1985, Barbara has held a variety of administrative positions at the University of California, Berkeley, including Assistant Vice Chancellor, Equity and Inclusion; Assistant Vice Provost, Undergraduate Education; Assistant Vice Chancellor, Student Life-Educational Development; and Dean of Educational Development. Her areas of interest include faculty development, instructional improvement, and the evaluation of teaching and learning. She has served as a consultant to educational organizations, federal agencies and other universities on a variety of projects; she has also conducted workshops, developed online multimedia materials, and written on topics related to teaching, learning and evaluation. Her book, Tools for Teaching, published by Jossey-Bass, is now in its Second Edition. Barbara received her BA, MA and PhD from the University of California, Berkeley. Email: [email protected] Henry Hernandez joined WSCUC in 2007 and has served the organization in several roles include Manager of Substantive Change and Director of Communications and Information Systems. His current focus as CIO is on improving the agency's information systems to better serve the Commission's decision making processes, to facilitate the engagement of member institutions, peer evaluators and staff in the accreditation process and improve the accessibility of accreditation information to members of the public. Previous to WSCUC Henry has worked in a variety of roles in higher education including Assistant Director of Student Group Advising and Assistant Director of the Berkeley-Columbia Executive MBA program at the University of California, Berkeley. Henry also served as the Executive Director of the Florida Office of Collegiate Volunteerism, under the Florida Board of Regents, now part of Florida Campus Compact. Henry holds a Master's in Public Administration with an emphasis in Organization Change from California State University, East Bay and a Bachelor's in Music from Florida State University. Email: [email protected] Maureen A. Maloney Before joining WSCUC in October, 2012, Moe was a member of the Graduate Theological Union Student Affairs staff for 18 years. Moe served as the GTU Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students from 2004 to 2012. Her previous roles at GTU included Assistant/Associate Dean for the Doctoral Program 3 and Student Life Coordinator. Before joining the GTU staff, Moe was a research assistant with another consortium, the National Center for Research in Vocational Education. From 1984 through 1991, Moe was the head women’s basketball coach for San Francisco State University. Moe has an Ed.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, a M.S. in Physical Education Administration from the University of Illinois, Chicago, and an undergraduate degree in Business Administration-Marketing from the University of Notre Dame. Her research interests are in higher education organizational theory, teaching and learning, student retention and graduation, and faculty development. Email: [email protected] Sharyl McGrew, Director of Substantive Change and Committee Relations, joined WASC in 2008. Prior to moving back to her home state of California, she managed a retreat center on the Big Island of Hawaii and worked as a student advisor for first generation students at the University of Wyoming. She holds an MS in Community Development from UC Davis and a BA in English from UC Santa Barbara. Email: [email protected] Christopher N. Oberg has participated in accreditation visits for WASC and NEASC since 1985 and currently serves on the WASC Financial Review Committee. He has held numerous administrative positions at three private institutions of higher education, including Associate Academic Dean, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, and Interim President, in California and Massachusetts. His areas of interest include organizational change, higher education finance, and governance. He has run consulting businesses in business process transformation for higher education and health care, and for entrepreneurial business development. Most recently he served as adjunct professor at Claremont Graduate University, teaching in the program in higher education administration and developing a leadership program for community college professionals. Christopher received his BA in philosophy from the University of California, San Diego, and his PhD in higher education from Claremont Graduate University. Email: [email protected] Richard Winn, Senior Vice President, joined WSCUC in 2003 and, as a Vice President, retired briefly in August 2012. He assumed his present role in December 2012. Previously, he was the Assistant Dean for Curriculum at Western University's College of Osteopathic Medicine. He also held faculty and educational leadership roles at Pacific Union College and four other colleges and college systems. Richard holds the EdD degree in Educational Leadership from the University of La Verne. He served three terms as a Member, Board of Examiners, for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. His doctoral dissertation studied institutions that had employed the Baldrige education criteria as the basis for reaffirmation of their regional accreditation. Email: [email protected] 4 Attendee Directory ALO Workshop and Luncheon The Accreditation Liaison Officer: Bridge, Channel, and Advocate Wednesday, April 22, 2015 11:30 am – 3:00 pm First Name Jack Ali Cathy Patty Jim David Lina Sonny Leanne Shannon Vicky Gary Deborah Laurie Rosalind Toni Claudia Bruno Mary Elizabeth DawnEllen Dominick Judie Brian Rodney Graham Karen Nicole David Amy Dave Donna Peter David Michael Donald Last Name Sharrar Aburahma Corcoran Mullen Rieger Chase Galea'i-Scanlan Leomiti Wruck Nash Bowden Wytcherley Taylor Dodge Ram Johnson Pinter-Lucke Giberti Pedersen Morris Jacobs Tracy Wexler Harlan Reynolds Benton McClendon Lesher Schecter Wallace Evans Wiley Nwosu Hood Neubauer Taylor Title A.C.T. Abu Dhabi University Academy of Art University Alliant International University Allied American University American Film Institute Conservatory American Samoa Community College American Samoa Community College Argosy University Aspire Public Schools Azusa Pacific University Biola University Biola University Brandman University Brigham Young University Hawaii Brooks Institute Cal Poly Pomona Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Cal Poly San Luis Obispo California Baptist University California Baptist University California College of the Arts California Institute of Integral Studies California Institute of the Arts California Lutheran University California Maritime Academy California Northstate University California Southern University California State University, Bakersfield California State University, Channel Islands California State University, Chico California State University, East Bay California State University, Fullerton California State University, Long Beach California State University, Northridge California State University, Sacramento Institution Dir. of Academic Affairs Associate Dean Vice President of Accreditation Compliance & ALO Associate Provost, Institutional Research Director/Chief Knowledge Officer Vice Dean, Academic Affairs Dean Director of Institutional Effectiveness Assc. Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs Chancellor Operations & Compliance ALO, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Programs Assoc. Provost for Educational Effectiveness and ALO Vice Provost; Vice Chancellor of Institutional Assessment & Planning AAVP for Assessment and Accreditation Director of Academic Affairs Associate Provost Faculty Coordinator for Academic Assessment Assoc Vice Provost Associate Academic Dean for Online and Professional Studies Vice Provost/ALO Director of Learning Assessment & Accreditation Academic Vice President Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness Director, Educational Effectiveness & Institutional Research Prof. VP of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment Associate Vice President, Faculty Affairs AVP, Academic Affairs/Library Vice Provost Associate Vice President, Academic Programs Professor/ALO Vice Provost AVP, Academic Programs & Global Engagement Email [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 5 Attendee Directory ALO Workshop and Luncheon The Accreditation Liaison Officer: Bridge, Channel, and Advocate Wednesday, April 22, 2015 11:30 am – 3:00 pm Regina Marjorie Helen Joe William Alana Terri Dianna Bruce Kimberly Alan Peter Carl Janna Gitanjali Dennis David Fran Nicola Carol Lisa Garrett Michael Stephen Mignon Michael Arthur Jon Annette Lizbeth Paul Jená Jess Sophia Karl Steven Deborah Jim 6 Eisenbach Jaasma Whippy Slowensky Shay Olschwang Rosett Graves Gilden Lobera Gansberg Senkbeil Kemnitz Bersi Kaul Nef Connors Horvath Pitchford Rookstool Schoening Galvin Higgins Varvis Jacobs Martin Holder Persavich Tommerdahl Martin Alexander Burges Bonds Gu Wang Novak Panter Monaghan California State University, San Marcos California State University, Stanislaus Chaminade University of Honolulu Chapman University Charles R. Drew University Claremont Graduate University Claremont Lincoln University Claremont McKenna College Coleman University Coleman University Columbia College Hollywood Concordia University Irvine CSU Bakersfield CSU Dominguez Hills CSU Dominguez Hills CSU Fresno CSU Los Angeles CSU Monterey Bay Dominican University of California Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Franciscan School of Theology Franciscans School of Theology Fresno Pacific University Fuller Theological Seminary Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary Graduate Theological Union Heald College Holy Names University Holy Names University Hope International University Humboldt State University Humphreys College International Technological University International Technological University Irell & Manella Graduate School John F. Kennedy University John Paul the Great Catholic University Dean [email protected] [email protected] Provost [email protected] Vice Chancellor for Institutional Effectiveness and Faculty Affairs, ALO [email protected] Asst. Provost & ALO [email protected] Director of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness [email protected] [email protected] Director of Academic Planning [email protected] Director of Institutional Effectiveness [email protected] Vice President of Academics [email protected] Dean of the College/ALO [email protected] Associate Provost/ALO [email protected] Associate Vice President for Academic Programs [email protected] Associate Vice President, Academic Resource Mgmt & Planning [email protected] Associate Vice President [email protected] Dr. [email protected] Director, Academic Programs and Accreditation [email protected] Associate Vice President for Academic Planning and Institutional Effectivenes [email protected] VP for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty [email protected] Dean/ALO [email protected] Faculty [email protected] Associate Dean [email protected] [email protected] Provost/Senior VP [email protected] Associate Provost for Accreditation and Educational Effectiveness, ALO [email protected] Vice President for Academic Affairs [email protected] Dean & VP for Academic Affairs [email protected] SVP & CAO [email protected] Associate Dean for Institutional Effectiveness [email protected] Vice President for Academic Affairs [email protected] V.P. for Academic Affairs [email protected] Vice Provost [email protected] Dean of IR & Effectiveness [email protected] Director of Academic Services [email protected] Provost [email protected] Associate Dean [email protected] [email protected] Provost [email protected] Associate Vice President and Accreditation Liaison Officer Attendee Directory ALO Workshop and Luncheon The Accreditation Liaison Officer: Bridge, Channel, and Advocate Wednesday, April 22, 2015 11:30 am – 3:00 pm Sandra Teri Scott Brian Marilyn Laura Ariane Angela Michele Debra Doug Nga Amanda Greg Debra Randall Matthew Stacy Carol Nancy Cynthia James Tana Lisa Leslie Maggie Santhi Peggy Marina Christopher Stephanie Lundie Geoffrey Jennifer Emily Michael Dennis Ed Gonzalez Cannon Donaldson Tomhave Eggers Massa Schauer Schmiede Starkey Bean Moses Phan Allen White Ballard Lavender Brandstetter Gomes Rinkoff Lecourt Hale Breckenridge Monaco Bortman Rosen Bailey Perumal Dove Karavokiris Sindt Bangert Carstensen Chase Rissler Laurance Abril Jaehne Ryan Kaiser Permanente Keck Graduate Institute Life Chiropractic College West Life Pacific College Loma Linda University Loyola Marymount University Marymount California University Menlo College Mount Saint Mary's University National University Naval Post Graduate School NewSchool of Architecture and Design Northern Marianas College Notre Dame de Namur University Otis College of Art and Design Otis College of Art and Design Pacific College Pacific College of Oriental Medicine Pacific Oaks College & Children's School Pacific Union College Pacifica Graduate Institute Palo Alto University Patten University Pepperdine University Phillips Graduate Institute Point Loma Nazarene University Presidio Graduate SChool Reach Institute for School Leadership Saint Katherine College Saint Mary's College of California Samuel Merritt University San Diego Christian College San Diego State University San Francisco Art Institute San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Joaquin Valley College, Inc. San Jose State University Santa Clara University Director of Graduate Medical Education Accreditation Liaison Officer VPAA Dean of Institutional Effectiveness Director of Assessment Provost and Dean of FAculty Dean of Academic & Professional Success Provost Vice Provost of Academic Affairs Exec. Dir. of IR & Assessment Director of Distance Learning Education/ Accreditation Liaison Officer associate provost Chair, Liberal Arts and Science Provost Director of Education VP Academic Affairs Dean, Academic Affairs VP Academic Admin Academic Director of Institutional Learning Dean of Academic Administration & Operations Dean of Online Learning Asst. Provost, Institutional Effectiveness Interim VP of Academic Affiars Vice Provost CFO Intern Program Coordinator Dean of Admissions/Registrar Vice Provost Executive Director of Communications and External Relations, ALO Dean of Assessment & Planning DEAN Associate Dean, Academic Administration Vice President of Legal & Regulatory Affairs AVP of Graduate & Undergraduate Programs Vice Provost [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 7 Attendee Directory ALO Workshop and Luncheon The Accreditation Liaison Officer: Bridge, Channel, and Advocate Wednesday, April 22, 2015 11:30 am – 3:00 pm Carol Nami Junelyn Sharon Ann Tomoko Elaine Paul Heather Stephanie Celeste Corrie Melinda Halyna John Judith Brian Marilyn Diane Edith Cynthia Mary Jenni Tracy Judith Laura Christine Herbert Seri Essam Angelina Jose Crystal Patricia Anita Wendy David Debashish Ed 8 Humphreys Kim Peeples Joyce Miller Takahashi Sundberg Holliday VanVolkinburg Kalfayan Browne Potter Lester Kornuta Hughes Nelson Dragoo Hopkins Waryas Neumann Schrager Parrish Molidor Stepan-Norris Martin Victorino Lee Luangphinith Abdelhafiz Kioko Pereyra Stephens Turner Enriquez Pearson Grooms Banerji Wingenbach Saybrook University Saybrook University Scripps College Scripps Research Institute Simpson University Soka University Sonoma State University Director of Assessment and Institutional Research Assoc. Provost Associate Vice President for Academic Programs Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Ar Academic Affairs Manager Southern California University of Health Sciences Dean,Office in Support of Institutional Effectiveness Stanford University Stanford University Stanford University The Art Institute of California The Chicago School of Professional Psychology The Master's College The Sanville Institute Thomas Aquinas College Touro University California Touro University Nevada Touro University Worldwide UC Berkeley UC Hastings College of the Law UC Irvine UC Irvine UC Merced UC Riverside UC Santa Cruz UH Hilo United Arab Emirates University United States International University - Africa Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas University of Antelope Valley University of California, Los Angeles University of Guam University of Hawaii at Manoa University of Hawaii Maui College University of Philosophical Research University of Redlands Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Assistant to the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Manager of Assessment and Program Evaluation Senior Director of Institutional Effectiveness AVPAA / ALO Vice President of Institutional Planning & Research ALO Provost/COO Associate Vice President Provost Assistant Vice Provost Professor Interim Assistant Vice Provost Coordinator for Institutional Assessment Assistant Vice Provost Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Advisor, VC Office ALO ALO, Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Operations Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education Senior Vice President, Academic and Student Affairs Academic Affairs Program Officer and ALO Interim Assistant Dean of Instruction Dean, Academics Associate Provost for Academic Affairs [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Attendee Directory ALO Workshop and Luncheon The Accreditation Liaison Officer: Bridge, Channel, and Advocate Wednesday, April 22, 2015 11:30 am – 3:00 pm Carole Gerardo Robin Lora Salima Cyd Doretha Lisa William Kay Gilbert Sumaira Huston Marin Romans Laird Adelstein Jenefsky O'Quinn Schaffer Wright Llovio Newman Akhtar University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of Southern California University of Spiritual Healing & Sufism University of Spiritual Healing and Sufism University of the Pacific Vanguard University West Coast University Westmont College William Jessup University Wright Institute Zaytuna College Senior Vice Provost Associate Provost dean Co-President Vice Provost - Strategy & Educational Effectiveness Provost/ Vice President for Academic Affairs Director of Accreditation and Licensing Associate Provost Associate Provost, ALO Dean [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 9 ALO Workshop and Luncheon The Accreditation Liaison Officer: Bridge, Channel, and Advocate ALO Workshop Agenda 1. Welcome and Lunch (Richard Winn) 2. The Linkage between Regional Accreditation and Higher Education (Ted Mitchell, US Dept of Education), via Skype 3. Small Group Discussion (Barbara Gross Davis) 4. Updates from WSCUC i. Annual Report (Henry Hernandez) ii. The Changing WSCUC Region (Maureen Maloney) iii. Institutional Review Process (Christopher Oberg) iv. Substantive Change (Sharyl McGrew) 5. Closing (Richard Winn) 10 ALO Workshop Agenda 1. Welcome and Lunch (Richard Winn) 2. The Linkage between Regional Accreditation and Higher Education (Ted Mitchell, US Dept of Education), via Skype 3. Small Group Discussion (Barbara Gross Davis) 4. Updates from WSCUC i. Annual Report (Henry Hernandez) ii. The Changing WSCUC Region (Maureen Maloney) iii. Institutional Review Process (Christopher Oberg) iv. Substantive Change (Sharyl McGrew) 5. Closing (Richard Winn) Fifteen Minute Break 4 11 ALO Workshop Agenda 1. Welcome and Lunch (Richard Winn) 2. The Linkage between Regional Accreditation and Higher Education (Ted Mitchell, US Dept of Education), via Skype 3. Small Group Discussion (Barbara Gross Davis) 4. Updates from WSCUC i. Annual Report (Henry Hernandez) ii. The Changing WSCUC Region (Maureen Maloney) iii. Institutional Review Process (Christopher Oberg) iv. Substantive Change (Sharyl McGrew) 5. Closing (Richard Winn) Two Discussion Questions • What are some things that WSCUC could change that would make your life as an ALO easier? Please be specific. • What are the one or two proven practices or recommended strategies you have found to be successful in engaging colleagues at your institution in accreditation? Please be specific. 12 ALO Workshop Agenda 1. Welcome and Lunch (Richard Winn) 2. The Linkage between Regional Accreditation and Higher Education (Ted Mitchell, US Dept of Education), via Skype 3. Small Group Discussion (Barbara Gross Davis) 4. Updates from WSCUC i. Annual Report (Henry Hernandez) ii. The Changing WSCUC Region (Maureen Maloney) iii. Institutional Review Process (Christopher Oberg) iv. Substantive Change (Sharyl McGrew) 5. Closing (Richard Winn) 2015 WSCUC Annual Report • Reporting now May 1-31 • 2Yr Cohort Default Ratesremoved • Student Success (Graduation Rate Dashboard) • Student Success URLs CFR 1.2 • Webinars May 1 & 5 13 Graduation Rate Dashboard • Multiple Measures • How does the Dashboard work for you? • Dashboard comparison tool under development Contact us if you need help Coming Soon! • 2016 Mid-cycle Reviews: Inventory of Educational Effectiveness Indicators (IEEI) will be uploaded to the reporting portal 14 Questions 11 ALO Workshop Agenda 1. Welcome and Lunch (Richard Winn) 2. The Linkage between Regional Accreditation and Higher Education (Ted Mitchell, US Dept of Education), via Skype 3. Small Group Discussion (Barbara Gross Davis) 4. Updates from WSCUC i. Annual Report (Henry Hernandez) ii. The Changing WSCUC Region (Maureen Maloney) iii. Institutional Review Process (Christopher Oberg) iv. Substantive Change (Sharyl McGrew) 5. Closing (Richard Winn) 15 Summary of WSCUC Institutions • 175 accredited institutions • ~ 1,200,000 students • Variety of missions, programs and institutional types Breakdown by Category 219 Total Institutions • 175 Accredited Institutions – 18 For-profit (10.3%) – 158 Nonprofit (89.7%) • 115 Private Nonprofit (65.7%) • 42 State supported Nonprofit (24.0%) • 10 Candidate (4 For-profit, 6 Nonprofit) • 22 Eligible (11 For-profit, 10 Nonprofit, 1 State) • 12 Applied (3 For-profit, 3 Nonprofit, 4 Unknown) 16 International Institutions • • • • • • • • • • • • Abu Dhabi University (Candidacy) American University of Armenia (Accredited) Amity University (Eligibility Granted) Anglo-American University (Candidacy) Bilgi University (Istanbul) (Eligibility Granted) CETYS (Mexico) (Accredited) United Arab Emirates University (Eligibility Granted) United States International University – Africa (Kenya) (Accredited) Universidad de Las Americas (Ecuador) (Eligibility Granted) Universidad Europa de Madrid (Spain) (soon to apply for Eligibility) Universidad Peruana De Ciencas (Peru) (Eligibility Granted) University of South Pacific (soon to apply for Eligibility) The WSCUC Commission voted a moratorium on any further international applications while further research is conducted on what has been learned to date. California SB-1247 • As of September 2014, all institutions offering degrees need to receive Candidacy by July 1, 2017 and Accreditation by July 1, 2020 from a national or regional accreditation agency approved by the United States Department of Education 17 Possible WSCUC Interest • Perhaps 20 new institutions may apply for WSCUC accreditation as a result of SB-1247 • Perhaps state and national discussions about accreditation may lead to changes in those seeking WSCUC accreditation • Perhaps Commission decisions about international institutions may lead to changes in those seeking WSCUC accreditation Questions 18 18 ALO Workshop Agenda 1. Welcome and Lunch (Richard Winn) 2. The Linkage between Regional Accreditation and Higher Education (Ted Mitchell, US Dept of Education), via Skype 3. Small Group Discussion (Barbara Gross Davis) 4. Updates from WSCUC i. Annual Report (Henry Hernandez) ii. The Changing WSCUC Region (Maureen Maloney) iii. Institutional Review Process (Christopher Oberg) iv. Substantive Change (Sharyl McGrew) 5. Closing (Richard Winn) Institutional Review Process 1. Revised Handbook 2. Institutional Training 3. Revised Decision Framework 19 Institutional Review Process 3. Revised Decision Framework 10 Years The institution is in substantial compliance with the Standards and has no consequential issues that affect the institution’s ability to carry out its mission at a high level of quality. Institutional Review Process 3. Revised Decision Framework 8 Years The institution is in substantial compliance with the Standards but has one or more identifiable issues that may affect the institution’s ability to carry out its mission at a high level of quality. 20 Institutional Review Process 3. Revised Decision Framework 6 Years The institution is receiving Initial Accreditation or coming off of Sanction. In rare cases of reaffirmation where there is evidence that raises more significant concerns regarding its ability to carry out its mission at a high level of quality, possibly because of a particularly acute issue or issues, the period of reaffirmation will be six years. Institutional Review Process 4. Mid-Cycle Review 5. ALO/Evaluator Database Update 6. WSCUC Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) Exemption 21 Institutional Review Process 7. February Commission Actions • Gifts Policy • Incubation Policy • Agreements with Unaccredited Entities Policy and Guidelines Questions 26 22 ALO Workshop Agenda 1. Welcome and Lunch (Richard Winn) 2. The Linkage between Regional Accreditation and Higher Education (Ted Mitchell, US Dept of Education), via Skype 3. Small Group Discussion (Barbara Gross Davis) 4. Updates from WSCUC i. Annual Report (Henry Hernandez) ii. The Changing WSCUC Region (Maureen Maloney) iii. Institutional Review Process (Christopher Oberg) iv. Substantive Change (Sharyl McGrew) 5. Closing (Richard Winn) Updated Substantive Change Manual Download at wascsenior.org/resources/subchange New Resources: • Common Issues in Sub Change Proposals (in Manual) • Linking Standards and CFRs to Sub Change 23 Hybrid Competency-based Education Programs • Combination of competency assessment and credit hours • Substantive change review trigger = 50% of a degree program earned through assessment of competencies • First CBE program is a structural change Responding to Structural Change Visit Reports • Becomes part of structural change proposal materials reviewed by the Commission • Visit report and institutional response posted on WSCUC website 24 Incubation Policy • Included in the Substantive Change Manual • Guides institutions seeking to partner with an unaccredited entity with the intent that the entity will eventually seek its own accreditation Box.com • No longer using LiveText for reviewing proposals • Contact sub change staff for more information 25 Questions 33 ALO Workshop Agenda 1. Welcome and Lunch (Richard Winn) 2. The Linkage between Regional Accreditation and Higher Education (Ted Mitchell, US Dept of Education), via Skype 3. Small Group Discussion (Barbara Gross Davis) 4. Updates from WSCUC i. Annual Report (Henry Hernandez) ii. The Changing WSCUC Region (Maureen Maloney) iii. Institutional Review Process (Christopher Oberg) iv. Substantive Change (Sharyl McGrew) 5. Closing (Richard Winn) 26 For More Information or Questions • WSCUC Staff Office Hours • Wednesday, 3 pm – 4 pm: Junior Ballroom 1 • Friday, 8:30 am – 9:30 am: Skyline Room (21st Floor) • Topical Lunches (Thursday, 11:45 am – 1:30 pm) • Institutional Review Process: Oakland Room • Substantive Change: California Room • Becoming an Evaluator: OCC 206 • MQID: OCC 208 • SARA Update: OCC 203 For More Information or Questions • Annual Report Session Friday, 9:45 am- 10:45 am: Skyline Room (21st Floor) • Conversation with the WSCUC President Friday, 9:45 am – 10:45 am: Junior Ballroom 1 • CAO Forum: Hot Topics in Accreditation and Higher Education Thursday, 10:45 am – 11:45 am: Junior Ballroom 1 • Post Conference Workshop W10 Planning for and Hosting an Effective Site Visit Friday, 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm (must register: $95) 27 Questions Contact Us 28 Barbara Gross Davis 510‐748‐9798 [email protected] Sharyl McGrew 510‐995‐3172 [email protected] Henry Hernandez 510‐995‐3169 [email protected] Christopher Oberg 510‐995‐3175 [email protected] Maureen Maloney 510‐748‐9795 [email protected] Richard Winn 510‐748‐9792 [email protected] Thank you for your service to WSCUC and the region 29 Notes 30 ALO Workshop and Lunch The Accreditation Liaison Officer: Bridge, Channel and Advocate April 22, 2015 Question 1: What are some things that WSCUC could change that would make your life as an ALO easier? Please be specific. 31 Question 2: What are the one or two proven practices or recommended strategies you have found to be successful in engaging colleagues at your institution in accreditation? Please be specific. 32
