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NCA-HLC Steering Committee Southern Nazarene University Launch Meeting 11 Oct. 2007

This meeting focuses on using the new HLC criteria to prompt future-oriented, learning-focused conversations with an emphasis on future and results focus. The importance of inter-related and holistic processes and potential dangers of compliance thinking are discussed.

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NCA-HLC Steering Committee Southern Nazarene University Launch Meeting 11 Oct. 2007

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  1. NCA-HLC Steering Committee Southern Nazarene University Launch Meeting 11 Oct. 2007

  2. Using the New HLC Criteria • Designed to prompt future-oriented, learning-focused conversations • Emphasis on future-focus and results-focus • Processes only matter in context of results • Inter-related and holistic (not just focused on individual core components) • Purposeful overlaps are expected • Danger of compliance thinking Adapted from HLC presentation “Student Learning, Assessment & Accreditation: Criteria and Contexts”

  3. Evidence • Relevant – clearly and directly related to the question of interest • Verifiable – can be documented and replicated • Representative – typical of the college, not an isolated case or incident • Cumulative – corroborated or reinforced by a variety of sources Verbatim from Mesa Community College HLC Self-study

  4. HLC Handbook, Chapter 3 • 3.1. Criteria for Accreditation • 3.2. Criteria and Core Components • 3.3. Cross-Cutting Themes • 3.4 Commission Statements (Diversity, Assessment of Student Learning, General Education) http://www.ncahlc.org/download/Handbook03.pdf

  5. HLC Criteria/Themeschart adapted from http://www.ysu.edu/accreditation/ 2. Preparing for the Future 5. Engagement & Service 1. Mission & Integrity A. Future-oriented C. Connected D. Distinctive B. Learning-focused 3. Student Learning & Effective Teaching 4. Acquisition, Discovery, & Application of Knowledge

  6. Criteria Working Groups Progress Report (December 07) Summary Report (May 08)

  7. Summer writing from Criteria Reports (May) to initial self-study chapter drafts (August)

  8. Theme Comment Groups Progress Report (October) Summary Report (November)

  9. Winter revising based on Theme Comment report (Nov.) full self-study draft (Jan. 09)

  10. www.snu.edu/hlcG:/HLC_NCA_2009

  11. SNU Resources • Updated org charts & committee lists • Updated master list of available resources available by 10-24-07 • Major campus resource documents will be available for Criterion group use by Jan. 2008 • Documents provided electronically and online whenever possible

  12. Consultation with HLC Liaison • Meeting with HLC Steering Committee (all chairs) • Dr. Bob Appleson • Wed., Oct. 24, 1:30 – 3 p.m., Marchant Hearth Room

  13. Ask!

  14. Immediate tasks • All Chairs: review previous self-study (G: drive) & HLC Handbook, Chapter 3 before Bob Appleson visit on 10-24 • Criterion Chairs: contact group members now and set meeting dates for this semester • Theme Chairs: group member list will be provided in spring semester

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