Accreditation Update Faculty Senate, April 19, 2006

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Accreditation UpdateFaculty Senate, April 19,
2006

• Accreditation Its All About Learning

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Accreditation Steering Committee
Name Position
Dave Arnold (English) Editor/Writer of the Self-Study Report
Patti Becker (University Library) Criterion 4 Task Force
Karyn Biasca (Paper Science) Criterion 1 Task Force
Steve Bondeson (Academic Affairs) Co-coordinator
Adam Eiler (Student) Student Government Association ( Academic Issues Director)
Neil Heywood (Geography Geology) Criterion 5 Task Force
Patty Holland (Music) Criterion 3 Task Force
C. R. Marshal (Business Economics) Criterion 2 Task Force
Bob Mosier (Student Affairs) Co-coordinator
Wayne Sorenson (Continuing Education) Academic Staff Council
Melissa Cichantek Student Government Association
Julie Zsido (Residential Living) Academic Staff Council
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The Five Criteria

1. Mission and Integrity
2. Preparing for the Future
3. Student Learning and Effective Teaching
4. Acquisition, Discovery, and Application of
   Knowledge
5. Engagement and Service

Theyre All About Learning!
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What we have to do

• Gather evidence related to the Five Criteria (and
  other items) into the Self-Study Report
• Amass and organize documents per the HLC request
  (Virtual and Physical)
• Host a team of colleagues who will probe our
  operations (March 31-April 2, 2008)

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What Were Currently Doing

• Organizing the Criteria Task Forces
• Developing our style guide
• Organizing documents, coding scheme, virtual
  physical resource rooms
• Designing the dedicated web space, including a
  logo design
• Formatting the GDR Review
• Gearing up for a parallel process for distance
  education accreditation

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You Can Help!

• Be conversant with the criteria, especially 1.
• Provide feedback and documentation when we knock
  on your door.
• Volunteer for one of many focused task forces
  working on this enormous undertaking.
• Recognize the potential for good.

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Whats At Risk?

• Loss of accreditation is not an issue.
• Stipulations from the HLC are possible.
• Its All About Learning!