Los Angeles Mission College

1. Los Angeles Mission College Institutional Self Study for Reaffirmation of Accreditation 2005-2007

2. Introduction • Chair of Accreditation Self-Study • John Glavan • Contact Information • 818-364-7833 • Email: glavanjj@laccd.edu

3. What is Accreditation? • Status granted to an educational institution for satisfactorily meeting or exceeding stated criteria for educational quality. • In compliance with ACCJC/WASC accjc.org • Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. • The ACCJC Commission is authorized by the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the Council on Higher Education.

4. Purpose of Self Study • Provide quality assurance to the public and community that Mission College is meeting and exceeding the standards for higher education. • Accomplished through the process of: • Institutional Self Study • Peer Review • ACCJC Commission Review • Promote institutional improvement • Self acknowledgement of accomplishments • Acknowledgement of weaknesses that need improvement

5. Institutional Standards • Four unique standards that Mission College must reflect satisfactorily or exceed. • Updated version of Standards • Originally 10 standards • Currently 4 Standards that encompass sub standards within each • Must be written to apply broadly to encompass diversity within the institution. • Reflect best practice in higher education.

6. Four Standards • Standard I: • Institutional Mission and Effectiveness • Commitment to student learning • Provide evidence of student learning • Ongoing institutional systematic evaluations to make appropriate changes and improvements when necessary

7. Standards Continued • Standard II: • Student Learning Programs and Services • High quality instructional programs • Student support services • Issues of diversity within campus environment • Library and learning support services • Encourages and nurtures civic responsibility

8. Standards Continued • Standard III: • Resources • Human Resources • School Personnel • Faculty • Evaluation of Personnel • Professional Development • Diversity in Hiring Practices

9. Standards Continued • Standard III Continued: • Physical Resources • Support student learning • Accessibility of physical environment • Facilities maintenance

10. Standards Continued • Standard III Continued: • Technological Resources • Support • Student Learning Programs • Facilities have technological accessibility • Research • College – wide Communication • Train Students and Staff

11. Standards Continued • Standard III Continued: • Financial Resources • Support • Student Learning Programs • Stable financial management • Short term and long term financial solvency

12. Standards Continued • Standard IV: • Leadership and Governance • Support • Student Learning Programs • Solid Leadership throughout institution • Decision making policies and procedures • Evaluation of governance process • Compliance with ACCJC standards, policies, and guidelines

13. Themes within the Standards • Dialogue • Student Learning Outcomes • Institutional Commitments • Evaluation, Planning, and Improvement • Organization • Integrity • Suggested Themes (open to ideas and suggestions).

14. Commitment to Achieve and Exceed • Team work !! • We need your help to achieve success with this process • Participation: Sign Up Today to be on a Committee • Sign in sheets coming around • Committees formed around Standards • Subcommittees within each of the four standards • Committee Chairs Responsibilities • Stipend and compensation / Release time • Weekly and monthly meetings with committees • Progress reports • Written reports written within the guidelines of the standards

15. Timeline for Accreditation • Self Study Draft Report Completed for: • Flex day Fall 2006 • Fall 2006 Reviews • Senate • College Counsel • Board of Trustees • December 2006 Final Report • March 2007 Accrediting Commission visits Mission College • 818-364-7833 • Email: glavanjj@laccd.edu

16. Mission College Accreditation Flow Chart