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| Describe IE Core Requirement 2.5 and Competency Standard 3.3.1 of SACS. |
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-ongoing, integrated and institution wide research-based planning and eval. processes that
-incorporate a systematic review of institutional mission, goals and outcomes
-result in continuous improvement and institutional quality
-demonstrate the institution is effectively accomplishing its mission
-the institution identifies expected outcomes, assess these to the extent to which it achieves these outcomes, and provides evidence of improvement based on analysis of the results |
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| Define “closing the loop” within the context of accreditation. |
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| use data and analysis to make improvements (continuous improvement) |
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| Indicate 3 benefits of accreditation. |
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public confidence
maintaining standards
enhancing institutional effectiveness
improve higher ed. |
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| Describe a brief history of accreditation. |
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| around turn of century (1800s-1900s) there was no unified vision for quality in educational institutions, accreditation standards were developed to bring order. |
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| Accreditation is both a______and a_______. |
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| State the goal (what is at the heart) of accreditation. |
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| What is a key component of the philosophy of accreditation of the SACS that embodies a traditional US Philosophy? |
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| self regulation (peer review) |
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| Identify the 4 components of accreditation as presented in the Principles of Accreditation. |
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integrity
core requirement
competency standards
federal requirements |
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| Describe the role of integrity in relation to the accreditation process. |
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| institution operates with integrity in all matters |
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| Describe the 3 tiered process. |
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internal review
peer review (on & off site committees)
review by commision on colleges |
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| What is the web site to access the SACS documents. |
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| Describe professional judgment. |
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-knowledge of mission
-awareness of accreditation and practices of commision on colleges
-understanding evaluation committee purpose
-knowledge of commission's principles and standards
-knowledge of current issues and practices within given area of expertise
-capacity to apply principles in objective, reasoned and responsible manner within context of institution and its mission |
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| Identify 3 current issues for institutional effectiveness. |
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faculty competence (3.7.1)
institutional effectiveness (3.3.1)
college level competencies (3.5.1)
QEP (2.12) |
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| Identify the 3 As of accreditation. |
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assessment
accreditation
accountability
authenticity |
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| Describe 5 requirements of Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). |
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-includes broad-based institutional process identifying key issues emerging from institutional assessment
-focuses on learning outcomes and/or the environment supporting student learning and accomplishing the mission of the institution
-demonstrates institutional capability for the initiation, implementation and completion of the QEP
-includes broad-based involvement and proposed implementation of the QEP
-identifies goals and a plan to assess their achievement |
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| Describe the relation between institutional mission, institutional effectiveness and reaffirmation of accreditation. |
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| (2.5) The institution engages in ongoing, integrated and institution wide research-based planning and eval. processes that 1) incorporate a systematic review of institutional mission, goals and outcomes; 2) result in continuous improvement and institutional quality; and 3) demonstrate the institution is effectively accomplishing its mission |
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| My institution is scheduled for reaffirmation in _____________. |
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| The Mission of my institution is: |
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| Iredell-Statesville Schools will rigorously challenge all students to achieve their academic potential and to lead productive and rewarding lives. We will achieve this mission with the support of parents, staff, and the community. |
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| The Vision of my institution is: |
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| A school system committed to improving student learning by igniting a passion for learning. |
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