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This workshop at Wenatchee Valley College (2/19/10) focused on the development and implementation of Core Themes aligned with the NWCCU standards. Participants engaged in discussions surrounding Transfer/Liberal Arts, Professional/Technical programs, Basic Skills, Continuing Education, and equity in access. Key elements included revising the mission, ensuring clarity in themes, objectives, and indicators, and identifying gaps in data. By integrating planning and evaluation processes, the college aims to broaden participation in data review and enhance responsiveness to local needs effectively.
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Core Themes, Objectives, and Indicators; Planning; Effectiveness Wenatchee Valley College NWCCU All Standards Workshop, 2/19/10
Core Themes • Transfer/Liberal Arts • Professional/Technical • Basic Skills • Continuing Education • Student Diversity/Access • Responsiveness to local needs • Cultural education and enrichment
Development of Themes • Mission revision and update, Feb. 2008 • Process led by Trustees • College-wide review • Ends Policies • Framework for institutional outcomes under Policy Governance model • Review through governance structure • Planning Committee, Instruction Council, Cabinet, Trustees
Considerations for Implementation • Clarity of themes, objectives, indicators • Relevance and meaning • Appropriate data sources
Analysis and Synthesis • Key questions • Where are the gaps in data? resources? • Are we using the right measures? • Integrating planning and evaluation • Across levels: institution, core theme, program/department • Incorporating into governance structures and processes
Implications for Practice • Broadens participation in data review, evaluation • Invites discussion of challenging questions • Opportunity for validation or revision • Integration into ongoing work of the college