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Los Angeles Southwest College. LACCD Trustee Accreditation Subcommittee Self-Study Overview December 14, 2005. Presentation Overview. Self-Study Binder Accreditation History and Timeline Process Current Status. Accreditation History and Timeline. 2000 - Last Accreditation Visit
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Los Angeles Southwest College LACCD Trustee Accreditation Subcommittee Self-Study Overview December 14, 2005
Presentation Overview • Self-Study Binder • Accreditation History and Timeline • Process • Current Status
Accreditation History and Timeline • 2000 - Last Accreditation Visit College Placed on Warning Status (Program Review, Environment, Governance) • 2002 - Focus Midterm Report with Recommendations • 2004 - Selection of Self-Study Co-Chairs • 2003-2005 - Accreditation/SLO Workshops and Committee Work
Previous Team Recommendations • Previous Recommendations • 19 Fully Met • Program Review • Participatory Agreement • Timelines for grades, schedules of classes, and catalogs • Hiring including College President • Mission statement and planning; • Research • Student conduct • Student Records in Fireproof area; • Access for Disabled Students (ADA ) • Inclusive process for purchasing and maintenance of equipment, budget planning • 1 Still in Progress(College Environment) • 1 No Longer a Compliance Issue(Hiring Timelines)
Self-Study Overview • Standard 1 Institutional Mission and Effectiveness: Met5 Planning Agenda Items Mission Statement:Los Angeles Southwest College is committed to providing an environment for quality learning to enrich the lives of our diverse population. • Standard II Student Learning Programs and Services: Met 45 Planning Agenda Items • Standard III Resources: Met 13 Planning Agenda Items • Standard IV Leadership and Governance: Met 10 Planning Agenda Items
Development of Self-Study Process • Started with Four College Strategic Values • Serving Student Needs • Quality Education • Commitment to Students and Community • Leadership • Decision to Organize around Four Accreditation Commission Standards
College-wide Participation Faculty, staff, administration, students, and community • 10 Workshops campus and district • 2 Flex Day —3 break-out sessions • 3 College-wide Forums • 2 College-wide Surveys • 4Team Reading Reviews • 25 Steering Committee Meetings • 16 SLO Meetings
Significant Actions • Completion of • Web-based Program Reviews • Mission Statement • Educational Master Plan • 2005-2008 College Strategic Plan • Self-Study on College Website(12/1/05) • Board of Trustee Approval(12/14/05)
Timeline • January 15th – Final Self-Study Report disseminated • January 24th - Self-Study Team Chair Visit Dr. Thomas Crow, Chancellor of State Community College Center • February 1st – Self-Study mailed to ACCJC • March 23rd-26th - Team Site Visit
Work in Progress • Circulate Self-Study • Complete “Evidence Room” setup in New Student Services Center • Organize/archive all Accreditation history and materials • Finalize team logistics
After Site Visit… • Accreditation efforts will be ongoing • Ensure college programs and activities align with Mission Statement • Integrate planning agenda items into college’s Strategic Plan • Complete SLOs at the Institutional, Program, and Course Levels. • Implement, assess, and make improvements based on the SLOs
Accreditation Results!! • Accreditation Affirmed • A whole bunch of happy people at LASC!!!!!!!!!