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Kankakee Community College
The Road to Accreditation
Agenda Definitions - handout HLC and the importance of accreditation AQIP process KCC’s constituents, mission, vision, core
value and strategic goals Where do employees fit in? How you can
help! Wrap Up
A. Higher Learning Center B. Hydraulic Lift Chair C. Higher Learning Committee D. Higher Learning Commission
What does HLC stand for?
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Offers accreditation for degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the North Central region of the United States.
HLC – North Central Region
A. When students receive course credits B. When a college receives course credits C. When a college receives official approval
from HLC D. All of the above E. None of the above
What is accreditation?
Federal and State Funding Financial Aid available Credits will transfer Degrees/Certificates can be conferred
The Importance of Accreditation
A. So student credentials will transfer B. So we stay in business C. So students receive Federal Financial Aid D. None of the above E. All of the above
Why does KCC need to be accredited?
Accreditation ProcessHLC
AQIPSystems Portfolio
A. All Quality is Perfect B. Academic Quality Improvement Program C. Academic Quality Improvement Plan D. None of the above
What does AQIP stand for?
The Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) is one of several pathways leading to reaffirmation of accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission
Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP)
AQIP Pathway Eight-Year Cycle
Action Projects 3 Action Projects required One must be related to Helping Students
Learn Action Project Teams report monthly to HLC
committee Annual report due to Higher Learning
Commission
AQIP process for accreditation
2003 To improve teaching/learning through a faculty
development process. Valuing people by improving human relation skills
throughout the institution. Improved Process for Student Evaluation of
Classes Developing market focused recruitment strategies
targeting recent high school graduates Redesign advisement and registration into a
student-centered developmental process 2005 Improvement and Alignment of Instructional
Program Assessment 2006 Assessing General Educational Outcomes Apply Continuous Quality Improvement Strategies
for Institutional Decision-Making Improve Communication Among KCC Staff
2009 Action Project Selection Process Revision 2010 Revise the College General Education Outcomes Improving and Institutionalizing KCC’s
College Leadership Development Program (LDP)
2011 Assessing effectiveness of new
personnel evaluation forms with core values 2012 Improving the process for
new employee orientation
Former Action Projects
Quantum Project – Improving Processes Across the College to Support Helping Students Learn
Redesigning developmental education structure, curriculum, and pedagogy
Strengthening and sustaining community Partnerships
Current Action Projects
A. A leather notebook used by ITS B. A system to report our portfolio C. A document that tells the story of the
college D. A stunning profile of the college
What is a Systems Portfolio?
Systems Portfolio Categories
1. Helping Students Learn2. Accomplishing Distinctive
Objectives3. Understanding Students’ and
Other Stakeholder’ Needs4. Valuing People5. Leading and Communicating6. Supporting Institutional
Operations7. Measuring Effectiveness 8. Planning continuous
Improvement9. Building Collaborative
Relationships
1. Helping Students Learn2. Meeting Student and
Other Key Stakeholder Needs
3. Valuing Employees4. Planning and Leading5. Knowledge
Management and Resource Stewardship
6. Quality Overview
Systems Portfolio Portfolio submitted every 4 years Questions on Process, Improvements and
Results are answered in portfolio and evaluated on maturity level
Response by HLC – Feedback report Continuous updating of information to HLC
committee for next Systems Portfolio
AQIP process for accreditation
A. College Quality Improvement B. College Quotient Intelligence C. Continuous Quality Improvement D. None of the above E. All of the above
What is CQI?
Continuous Quality Improvement
College “at large” work on improvements Report to HLC committee; Committees
share at Days of Learning; Spotlight department improvements in Update
AQIP process for accreditation
KCCEmployees
This means You
Responsible for: Core Values & Helping
students learn
Students
Take classes to earn degrees or
certificates
Community
Surveyed for needs and resources to
create partnerships and Strategic Goals
KCC Constituents
A. Enhancing life through quality learning. B. Enhancing quality of life through
learning. C. Enhancing learning for quality of life. D. Enhancing quality of life through KCC.
KCC’s Mission Statement is:
Mission – Enhancing quality of life through learning Vision - KCC is a flexible organization where teamwork is the
expectation and student/client success the driving force. Our shared vision is to be a leader in creatively and rapidly responding to our community's educational needs, emphasizing quality, affordability and effective partnerships.
Core Values ◦ Respect, Excellence, Learning, Integrity and Collaboration
Strategic Goals – 2014-2018◦ Create a culture of completion◦ Promote an environment of excellence and innovation◦ Develop career pathways in target industries ◦ Take a convening leadership role to strengthen and sustain community
partnerships◦ Redesign college foundational coursework
KCC-Mission, Vision, Core Values and Strategic Goals
Visual Alignment
A. Get involved with committees B. Smile, say hello, or ask may I help you? C. Share your ideas/suggestions for
improvements D. Go the extra step to make each KCC
student’s college experience a success E. All of the above
How can YOU make a difference?
Any idea no matter how small could affect other areas on campus or become an Action Project.
We want to hear about them.
Where do you fit in?
Constituents
Quality Improvements
Action Projects
Systems Portfolio
Accreditation by HLC
Review and summary
Campus Police
Student Services
Human Resources
Tutors
Financial Aid
Physical Plant Department
Board of Trustees
Faculty
Foundation
Library
Student Ambassadors
Student organizations
Bookstore
North Extension Center
South Extension Center
Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Center
Fitness Center
Accounting Office
Advisors
Adjunct faculty
Upward Bound & TRiO Talent Search
ITS
Division Administrative Assistant
Campus Security
Partnerships with Universities (ONU)
TRiO
Horticulture
Receptionist
Local Business
Elected official
Commencement speaker
Disability Services
Workforce Development
Athletics
GED-Adult Education
Retirees
Main Campus
Marketing/Media