Staying on top of HLC accreditation at Bemidji State 2/9/15

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1 Staying on top of HLC accreditation at Bemidji State 2/9/15

2 To Recap HLC Open Pathway In year 5 (half-way through the cycle)

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4 Why does it matter? Accreditation is required in order for us to offer federal financial aid. It provides assurance to stakeholders It gives us the opportunity to focus on improvement

5 How will this affect you? A quality initiative, starting next year, will involve many of us on campus. Assessment of student learning and improvement will be something most all of us will engage in You may be providing evidence related to accreditation

6 Criterion One. Mission 1.A. The institution s mission is broadly understood... 1.B. The mission is articulated publicly. 1.C.... relationship between... mission and the diversity of society. 1.D.... mission demonstrates commitment to the public good.

7 Criterion Two. Integrity: Ethical and Responsible Conduct 2.A. The institution operates with integrity... 2.B. The institution presents itself clearly and completely to its students and to the public... 2.C. The governing board of the institution is sufficiently autonomous... 2.D. The institution is committed to freedom of expression and the pursuit of truth... 2.E. The institution.. [calls for the]responsible acquisition, discovery and application of knowledge by its faculty, students and staff.

8 Criterion Three. Teaching and Learning: Quality, Resources, and Support 3.A. The institution s degree programs are appropriate to higher education. 3.B....intellectual inquiry and the acquisition, application, and integration of broad learning and skills are integral to its educational programs. 3.C.... faculty and staff needed for effective, highquality programs and student services. 3.D.... provides support for student learning and effective teaching. 3.E....fulfills the claims it makes for an enriched educational environment.

9 Criterion Four. Teaching and Learning: Evaluation and Improvement 4.A. The institution demonstrates responsibility for the quality of its educational programs. 4.B. The institution demonstrates a commitment to educational achievement and improvement through ongoing assessment of student learning. 4.C. The institution demonstrates a commitment to educational improvement through ongoing attention to retention, persistence, and completion rates in its degree and certificate programs.

10 Criterion Five. Resources, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness 5.A.... resource base supports its current educational programs... 5.B. The institution s governance and administrative structures... enable the institution to fulfill its mission. 5.C. The institution engages in systematic and integrated planning. 5.D. The institution works systematically to improve its performance.

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12 Quality Initiative Proposal Major initiative- years 5-9 Not part of assurance- encourage risk-taking Failure OK, genuine effort required Can be an existing initiative, or something new Can be institution-derived, or can be a canned program- Assessment Academy, Gardner Institute, etc.

13 Most common topics Student success Assessment of student learning Online/mobile Learning Organizational planning Unit or program review Developing a quality culture Cultural competency

14 Recommendations from Deans Council Student Persistence and Completion Assessment of Student Learning Revision of Liberal Education Campus-wide construction, renovation, and demolition of facilities

15 Next steps Proposal to HLC for our Quality Initiative Implementing and reporting on the initiative Uploading information to our evidence file Preparing for the assurance argument and federal compliance reporting next site visit Also- assessment follow-up

16 HLC Assessment Academy Our participation allowed us to avoid a focused visit following our March, 2010 visit. June 3 rd and 4 th, presentation to HLC. Therefore, critical that programs are collecting information, based on the plan. Critical that programs can report findings, action plans by the end of the school year.

17 We have made good progress All programs currently have an active assessment plan Most programs have made good progress on collecting and analyzing information, and taking actions.

18 But we need to make sure we close the loop

19 Question- what changes should we consider to our assessment process?

20 Questions?

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