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NWCCU Workshop on Institutional Self Study 1 February 1-2, 2007
WorkshopWorkshop onon InstitutionalInstitutional SelfSelf StudyStudy
Ronald L. BakerRonald L. BakerExecutive Vice PresidentExecutive Vice President
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
NWCCU Workshop on Institutional Self Study 2 February 1-2, 2007
PurposePurpose
Highlight accreditation principles;
Articulate the evaluation process; and
Provoke thought and promote dialogue on effective self-study practice.
NWCCU Workshop on Institutional Self Study 3 February 1-2, 2007
DesignDesign
This Workshop is designed to complement the preliminary visit by Commission staff two years prior to the onsite evaluation.
NWCCU Workshop on Institutional Self Study 4 February 1-2, 2007
ParticipationParticipation
155 Individuals102 Baccalaureate/Higher 73 Public 29 Private
53 Associate34 Public 19 Tribal
35 Institutions26 Baccalaureate/Higher
15 Public 11 Private 9 Associate
6 Public 3 Tribal
NWCCU Workshop on Institutional Self Study, February 9 -10, 2006
Essential QuestionEssential Question
Does your institution merit accreditation?
NWCCU Workshop on Institutional Self Study 6 February 1-2, 2007
DefinitionDefinition
Regional accreditation is a voluntary, non-governmental, catalytic process of analytic self reflection and peer review that assures educational quality and encourages purposeful improvement through evaluations based on institutional mission, accepted standards of quality, and expectations of the public.
NWCCU Workshop on Institutional Self Study 7 February 1-2, 2007
Accreditation InquiriesAccreditation Inquiries
Intentions: Are educational objectives clearly defined, appropriate, and consistent with institutional mission and characteristics?
Capacity: Does the institution have conditions and resources to achieve its objectives?
Achievements: Is it, in fact, substantially fulfilling its mission and purpose?
Sustainability: Is it organized, staffed, and supported to continue to do so?
NWCCU Workshop on Institutional Self Study 8 February 1-2, 2007
NutshellNutshell
What?
With What?
So What?
Now What?
NWCCU Workshop on Institutional Self Study 9 February 1-2, 2007
ScopeScope
NWCCU accreditation:
Applies to the institution as a whole, not its units or educational programs;
Is not partial; and
Is not for a fixed period of time.
NWCCU Workshop on Institutional Self Study 10 February 1-2, 2007
EvaluationsEvaluations
Comprehensive decennial self study, report of findings, and onsite visit
Regular report and onsite visit five years after a decennial evaluation
*Written progress report to address identified issue(s)
*Written focused report and onsite visit to address identified issue(s)*Requested at the discretion of the Board of Commissioners
NWCCU Workshop on Institutional Self Study 11 February 1-2, 2007
NWCCU Accredited InstitutionsNWCCU Accredited Institutions
*Degree Public Tribal Private Total A 56 8 1 65 B 10 1 9 20 M 14 0 26 40 D 17 0 12 29
97 9 48 154
*Highest Degree Offered
NWCCU Workshop on Institutional Self Study 12 February 1-2, 2007
NWCCU Candidate InstitutionsNWCCU Candidate Institutions
*Degree Public Tribal Private Total A 1 0 1 1 B 1 0 2 3 M 0 0 0 0 D 0 0 2 2
2 0 4 6
*Highest Degree Offered
*Institutions by States
*Accredited and Candidate Institutions
NWCCU Workshop on Institutional Self Study 14 February 1-2, 2007
Accreditation StandardsAccreditation Standards
Taken as a whole, the Standards form a flexible framework of qualitative, non-prescriptive statements that enables institutions with divergent missions, philosophies, and characteristics to exhibit essential principles of quality and effectiveness.
Mission CenteredMission Centered
NWCCU Workshop on Institutional Self Study 16 February 1-2, 2007
PerspectivePerspective
The challenge is for us to see beyond the innumerable fragments to the
whole, stepping back far enough to appreciate how things move and
change as a coherent entity.Margaret J. Wheatley
NWCCU Workshop on Institutional Self Study 17 February 1-2, 2007
StrategyStrategy
Method consists of two processes, correlative and complementary to each
other: AnalysisAnalysis of complex totalities into their parts; and SynthesisSynthesis of parts into
their totality.Joseph L. Esposito
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ProcessesProcesses
AnalysisAnalysis - Reductionistic examination of parts to acquire knowledgeknowledge of their properties and functions.
SynthesisSynthesis - Holistic study of relationships among parts to gain understandingunderstanding of their roles and the purpose of the whole in which they exist.
NWCCU Workshop on Institutional Self Study 19 February 1-2, 2007
Assessment AreasAssessment Areas
IntentionsIntentionsMissionGoals
PracticesPracticesPlanningActions
CapacityCapacityResources
Infrastructure
AchievementsAchievementsInstitutional
Student Learning
NWCCU Workshop on Institutional Self Study 20 February 1-2, 2007
Synthesis ThemesSynthesis Themes
QualityQualityEducationalInstitutional
StabilityStabilityOutcomesOperations
EffectivenessEffectivenessAchievements
Practices
SustainabilitySustainabilityAdaptability
Viability
NWCCU Workshop on Institutional Self Study 21 February 1-2, 2007
Short BreakShort Break
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