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Higher Learning Commission:. Reaccreditation under Pathways. Regional Accreditation. North Central-Higher Learning Commission 10 years Self-study 2 years to produce 300 pages Resource Room New methodology – Open Pathway. Open Pathway. Two components Quality Initiative
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Higher Learning Commission: Reaccreditation under Pathways
Regional Accreditation • North Central-Higher Learning Commission • 10 years • Self-study • 2 years to produce • 300 pages • Resource Room • New methodology – Open Pathway
Open Pathway • Two components • Quality Initiative • We propose a project • Significant impact • Assurance Document • Present arguments to support criteria • Online • Compliance with Federal regulations
Quality Initiative • Original proposal identified two areas • Consultants visited Mar. 2010 • Expand the student populations for BGSU enrollment and implement programs to recruit them and retain them to successful degree completion.
Quality Initiative • Report Team in place • Albert Colom • Joe Frizado • Marc Nelson • Michelle Simmons • Report is due Aug. 31, 2012 • Maximum 6,000 words • Review occurs during fall
Assurance Document • Replaces the self study • Moved to an online process • Requires answering a series of prompts to address five major criteria
Criteria • Mission • Integrity: Ethical & Responsible Conduct • Teaching & Learning: Quality, Resources, and Support • Teaching & Learning: Evaluation and Improvement • Resources, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness
Campus Labs • http://bgsu.compliance-assist.com/accreditation
Assurance Document • 35,000 words total • Only 15 user accounts (3 system) • Only PDF may be uploaded • Only PDF directly referenced will be kept • Only 6 URL • Course Catalog • Faculty Handbook • Student Handbook • Staff Handbook • Class Schedules • Faculty roster
BGSU Team • Mission – Joe Frizado • Integrity • Teaching & Learning: Quality, Resources, and Support • Teaching & Learning: Evaluation and Improvement • Resources, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness – Mel Hudson-Nowak
General Timeline • Writing Teams staffed before May 1 • Writing Teams complete first draft by Sept. 15 • Technical editing begins • BGSU General Review begins Oct. 15 • Second round of editing/updates • Final version is submitted by Mar. 15, 2013
Federal Compliance • Credits, program length and tuition* • Student complaint process • Transfer policies • Verify student identities (distance)* • Title IV information* • Institutional Disclosures on Advertising/Recruitment Materials* • Relationships with other Accrediting Agencies* • Public Notice of Evaluation Visit
Title IV Information • General programs findings • Financial Responsibilities requirements • Student loan default rates • Campus Crime information • Student Right to Know • Satisfactory Progress/Attendance Policies • Contractual relationships • Consortial relationships
Summary • Quality Initiative – Aug. 31, 2012 • Assurance File – Mar. 15, 2013 • Compliance Document – Mar. 15, 2013 • HLC Campus Visit – April 15, 2013