Progress on 2015 Accreditation Recommendations: 09-10-15

Publish Date: 09-10-15

Accreditation Progress Report

Deficiencies	Progress/Next Steps
College Recommendation 1 Complete the implementation and regularly assess and review SLOs Demonstrate the use of assessment results to make improvements to courses and programs Demonstrate the use of student learning assessment results in college-wide planning Demonstrate that resource decisions are based on student learning assessment results Develop and implement a process to ensure that SLOs are on all course syllabi	Progress We have completed 97% of course assessment cycles and 98% for programs Broad dialogue about assessment results is underway. Two sessions were held on Opening Day and results are now being shared in committees. A process for verifying that SLOs are included on all syllabi was developed and piloted during Summer Session. Tracking of all syllabi for Fall semester has begun. Next Steps Campus-wide broad dialogue, planning, and resource allocation that will continue and be documented VPs, Deans, and Chairs will ensure that SLOs are on syllabi
College Recommendation 2 Update the Distance Education plan Include student support, library, and learning support services	Progress A DE Coordinator has been selected A draft plan is being shared with the campus for feedback. Next Steps Finalize plan by Dec 2015
Deficiencies	Progress/Next Steps
College Recommendation 3 Establish a policy to address when programs are eliminated or significantly changed and ensure the process does not negatively impact students	Completed
College Recommendation 4 Publish the College Catalog in a timely manner and with a high level of accuracy	Progress Staffing changes have been made The digital catalog project is underway Clean up of errors has been completed Next Steps Implement full use of the digital catalog
Areas to Improve	Progress/Next Steps
College Recommendation 5 Gain Board approval of the mission statement before use and publication	Completed
College Recommendation 6 Complete performance evaluations in a timely manner across all employee groups	Progress Working with HR to develop accurate lists and due dates management and faculty evaluations due this fall. Next Steps Complete all scheduled evaluations