100 likes | 193 Views
Do’s and Don’t's of Accreditation Visits. Barbara Ford San Francisco State University. Accreditation Coordinator’s Perspective. Preparing the Unit. Do: Have Knowledge of the Process and the Unit Have a Team Communicate with everyone Develop Plan A, B, and C Plan Early. Process
E N D
Do’s and Don’t's of Accreditation Visits Barbara Ford San Francisco State University
Preparing the Unit Do: • Have Knowledge of the Process and the Unit • Have a Team • Communicate with everyone • Develop Plan A, B, and C • Plan Early
Process Prior Experience Accreditation Frameworks Unit All Programs Committees All support Staff/Offices Unit processes Faculty personalities Do Have Knowledge of:
Do: Have a Team • With a representative from each area • With experienced team members • With an understanding of the process • With roles and responsibilities during the visit
Do: Have Ongoing Communication With: • Consultants • Team Leaders • Site Team • Unit Faculty, Staff, Students • University Personnel • Community
The Visit • Do: Expect the unexpected
The Visit Do: • Prepare to be “on” 24/7 • Be ready to implement Plan A, B, and/or C • Involve Team • Several contact points • Listen • Use the Consultants and Team Leaders
Do: Remember When the visit is over the accreditation process isn’t!