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North Central Association Higher Learning Commission

This document explores the transformative process of regional accreditation through the Open Pathway methodology adopted by institutions like BGSU. It delves into the Quality Initiative and Assurance Document, outlining proposals to improve institutional quality. Through detailed criteria like faculty qualifications and academic resources, it showcases the rigorous process of ensuring educational excellence. The text provides insights into the strategic approach taken by BGSU in meeting accreditation standards, highlighting key deadlines and essential steps involved in the assurance process.

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North Central Association Higher Learning Commission

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  1. North Central Association Higher Learning Commission Chair/Director Retreat August 14, 2012

  2. What’s Different? • NCA-Higher Learning Commission • Every 10 years regional accreditation • Institutional Self-study • 2 years to produce • Hundreds of pages • Resource Room • New methodology – Open Pathway • BGSU is one of 14 Pioneers in Cohort 1

  3. Open Pathway • Two components • Quality Initiative • Assurance Document

  4. Quality Initiative • New proposal/project to improve institutional quality • Original proposal identified two areas • Enrollment Management and General Education • HLC Consultants visited Mar. 2010 • Expand the student populations for BGSU enrollment and implement programs to recruit them and retain them to successful degree completion. University Learning Commons

  5. Quality Initiative • Report Team in place • Albert Colom, Joe Frizado, Marc Nelson, Michelle Simmons • First Draft is complete • Report is due Aug. 31, 2012 • Maximum 6,000 words • Review occurs during fall

  6. Assurance Document • Replaces the self study • Moved to an online process • Requires answering a series of prompts to address each criteria

  7. New Criteria • Mission • Integrity: Ethical & Responsible Conduct • Teaching & Learning: Quality, Resources, and Support • Teaching & Learning: Evaluation and Improvement • Resources, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness

  8. Example 3.C The institution has the faculty and staff needed for effective, high-quality programs and student services. • The institution has sufficient numbers and continuity of faculty members supported by effective structures to carry out both the classroom and the non-classroom roles of faculty, including oversight of the curriculum and expectations for student performance; establishment of academic credentials for instructional staff; involvement in assessment of student learning.

  9. 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

  10. BGSU Team • Mission – Joe Frizado • Integrity – Pat Pauken • Teaching & Learning: Quality, Resources, and Support – Simon Morgan-Russell • Teaching & Learning: Evaluation and Improvement - Sue Houston • Resources, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness – Rodney Rogers

  11. Assurance Document Process • Assemble the writing/data collection team • Create a first draft * • Collect and upload data*

  12. Collect Data • Faculty Credentials • All faculty should have an official transcript showing award of the highest degree • Faculty should hold an appropriate degree for every class taught. • Errors/discrepancies must be addressed

  13. Collect Data • Faculty Activities • Need to demonstrate currency and contributions to “scholarship, creative work and discovery of knowledge” • Move Annual Faculty Update Form to digital • Transfer data from past year(s) to new system

  14. Assurance Document Process • Assemble the writing/data collection team • Create a first draft * • Collect and upload data* • Technical Editing • Assemble a review team* • Edit the draft into final form

  15. Summary- Due Dates • Quality Initiative – Aug. 31, 2012 • Assurance File – Mar. 15, 2013 • Draft complete late Fall • Review over break/early spring • Federal Compliance Document – Mar. 15, 2013 • HLC Campus Visit – April 15, 2013*

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