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Understanding AQIP at Bismarck State College: Commitment to Academic Excellence

The Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) is vital for Bismarck State College’s accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission. It emphasizes a future-oriented approach, focusing on continuous improvement via action projects and a dynamic Systems Portfolio. This document tells BSC’s story in response to the Commission's criteria and is updated annually. The Systems Appraisal evaluates strengths and areas for enhancement, guiding our strategic planning. Through this process, we aim to bolster quality for our students, community, and state, continually striving for excellence.

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Understanding AQIP at Bismarck State College: Commitment to Academic Excellence

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  1. AqipSystems appraisal Bismarck State College

  2. What is AQIP? • The Academic Quality Improvement Program is a process for demonstrating a college’s commitment to quality • It is the method we use to be an accredited institution through the Higher Learning Commission • AQIP is future-oriented and focused on improvement • Uses action projects

  3. The AQIP Process • Initial self-assessment and application • We participate in Strategy Forums and prepare a Systems Portfolio that is continually updated • We just completed our first Systems Portfolio in June • We received our first Systems Appraisal in October • Every year we complete Annual Updates on our action projects and maintain our Systems Portfolio • Every 7 years we receive Reaffirmation of Accreditation

  4. Systems Portfolio and Systems Appraisal • The Systems Portfolio is a document that tells the story of BSC by answering questions asked by the Higher Learning Commission • The Systems Appraisal is a report prepared by a team of reviewers who read our Systems Portfolio and note strengths and weaknesses • The Systems Appraisal helps us to focus on areas needing improvement

  5. Systems Appraisal Components • Executive Summary, pp. 1-8 • Strategic and Accreditation Issues, pp. 8-9 • Characteristics of BSC, pp. 11-14 • Strengths and opportunities of the nine AQIP categories, pp. 14-61

  6. What did we learn from the Systems Appraisal? • Met the five criteria of the Higher Learning Commission • More strengths than opportunities for improvement • We still have room for improvement all categories • Four strategic issues offer broad challenges, p. 9 • Feedback loops • Evaluation of placement tests and learning objectives • Action Projects as a part of strategic planning • Campus culture change

  7. Thank You! • Your valuable comments will help improve BSC for • Our students • Our community • Our state • Ourselves

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