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On July 10, 2013, a Faculty Professional Development Day focused on the current accreditation cycle. Key activities included report writing, target dates for submissions, and preparations for the upcoming accreditation visit. The session covered mission alignment, budgeting challenges, and planning for the future of the institution. Strategies for compliance, priority areas in student achievement, and curricular initiatives were discussed, emphasizing the importance of data utilization and a culture of continuous improvement. Faculty engagement was encouraged to foster innovative teaching and support diverse student pathways.
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Faculty Professional Development Day July 10, 2013
Accreditation Current Cycle • July – August: Report writing • September 13: Report due • October 23-25: Accreditation visit • November: Unofficial Report Then the next round begins…
Accreditation All over again… • 13-14 is ‘Year One’ • Mission, Vision, Values • Measures, baselines, targets • Calendar alignment with planning and budgeting
Accreditation • The long term view…in an ideal world
Planning and Budgeting The story so far… • New budget structures • Project Next Steps • Budget? What budget? • Didn’t we do a budget for 13-14?
Planning and Budgeting 13-14 Planning and Budgeting • Finalizing the 13-14 budget • ‘New stuff’ and ‘different stuff’ for 13-14 • Round One – August 15 • Round Two – November 1 • Déjà vu – 14/15 budget
Planning and Budgeting Round One – what you need to know • Compliance & ‘Priority Areas’ • Perpetual, One-time, and Equipment • Submit by July 31, Reviews by August 15 • A lot like Project Next Steps • Information/forms out on Monday, but you can get started now
Planning and Budgeting Round Two and beyond – what you need to know • Progression from ‘C’ and ‘O’ toward ‘D’ and ‘E’ • Similar rules apply • 14/15 budget planning begins in November
Priority Areas – A closer look Compliance • Identified through Regional Accreditation; federal, state and local regulations; known safety issues, your contributions • Addressed through Project Next Steps, but not completely • Did we miss anything?
Priority Areas – A closer look Student Achievement Initiative • How it works… • Some real money behind this now • What points work for us • Transitioning students • Accelerating students • Early General Education • Completing students
Priority Areas – A closer look Other student populations: • Veterans’ initiatives • Non-traditional students • On-line students • Under-represented groups Curricular initiatives: • Program accreditations and student certifications • Transfer students
Faculty fit So, how do you fit in? • Culture of Evidence • Know your data • Use your data • Culture of Improvement • Program review • Program planning
Faculty fit Back to the point – planning for mission fulfillment • Inspire – plans that develop varied pathways, expand distance traveled, capacitate employment • Challenge –extracurricular opportunities, top class learning environments, accelerated student progression, relevant support • Educate – Curricular reviews, program accreditations, integrated options, innovative teaching
Rest of today • Workshops • Celebration • Help desks