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The Voluntary Framework of Accountability

The Voluntary Framework of Accountability. for community colleges, by community colleges. Leadership Overview of the VFA. Attendees will learn: Why and how the VFA was developed. What is in the VFA: a high-level, conceptual review of the data.

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The Voluntary Framework of Accountability

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  1. The Voluntary Framework of Accountability for community colleges, by community colleges

  2. Leadership Overview of the VFA • Attendees will learn: • Why and how the VFA was developed. • What is in the VFA: a high-level, conceptual review of the data. • Ways to leverage the VFA (from an internal, external, and state-wide perspective). • How to navigate the VFA web site and about membership. • How VFA data are collected and displayed

  3. Why and how the VFA was developed The Voluntary Framework of Accountability is the first, national system of accountability specifically for community colleges, by community colleges .

  4. In the VFA: Cohorts & SPO Measures Two-Year Cohort (2011) Six-Year Cohort (2007) Main Cohort Credential-Seeking Cohort 1st Time In College Cohort Developmental Education Progress Measures Two-year Progress & Outcomes Measures Developmental Education Progress Measures Two-year Progress & Outcomes Measures Six-year Outcomes Measures

  5. In the VFA • Better ways to measure our college’s performance. Mission-aligned. Sector-appropriate. Useful.

  6. Developmental Education Progress Measures

  7. Two-Year Progress & Outcomes Measures

  8. SIX-YEAR OUTCOMES

  9. In the VFA: CTE and ABE/GED Measures Outcomes that examine what happens upon leaving the institution Career & Technical Education (CTE) • Enrollment (headcount = credit) (seat count = non-credit) • Enrollment with previous awards • Number of awards in CTE • Licensure exam passing rate • % of CTE students employed with a livable wage • Median wage growth of CTE students • Number of state/industry-recognized credentials • % non-credit students that transition to credit Adult Basic Education / GED • % of students who complete ABE / GED • % of ABE / GED students who enroll in more education • % of ABE / GED students who gain employment

  10. Leveraging the VFA • Internally • What do these measures say about my college? • Where do we need more inquiry? • Setting performance indicators. • Benchmarking. • Improving practice and pedagogy. • Externally • Accountability frameworks. • Data and policy platforms. • Funding. • Supporting local and state practice.

  11. Navigating the VFA Web Site http://vfa.aacc.nche.edu

  12. In Closing • Q&A • Register for a webinar at: http://vfa.aacc.nche.edu/news/Pages/default.aspx • Questions? Feedback. VFA@aacc.nche.edu

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