New WASC ALO Orientation

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New ALO Orientation

Teri CannonExecutive Associate Director

SPONSORED BY ACSCU IN COLLABORATION WITH ACCJC

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Agenda

• Introductions

• Role and Responsibilities of the ALO

• Voices of Experience

SUSTAINABILITY: A VISIONFOR HIGHER EDUCATION

2010 WASC CONFERENCE

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ALO as Resource

Provide an identified place/resource:

• disseminate information about WASC

• answer questions about WASC

• communicate with the campus community about WASC



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ALO as Repository

Maintain a file of all accreditation materials

• Institutional reports

• Team reports

• WASC Handbook and other resources

• Visit materials including data portfolio

• Correspondence including action letters



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ALO as Reporter

• Prepare and submit Annual Reports

– Due March 31 each year

– Covers updated information on enrollment, key personnel, finances, and substantive change matters

• Prepare and submit Interim Reports as required (usually by Commission following a visit)



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ALO as Campus Substantive Change Manager

• Learn substantive change policies so you know when a new endeavor must be submitted for approval

• Establish a process to ensure that all substantive changes are submitted

• Review sub change proposals before submitted

• Keep OCDE table up to dateSUSTAINABILITY: A VISIONFOR HIGHER EDUCATION


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ALO as Responder to Complaints

• Receive letters and documentation of complaints submitted to WASC

• Respond timely to letters re complaints with full documentation and explanations

• Cooperate in resolving issues that affect compliance with WASC CFRs and policies



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ALO as Interpreter and Communicator

• Keep up to date on changes in WASC Standards, processes and policies

• Determine how new policies and other changes affect the campus

• Establish new processes as needed to ensure conformity with changes

• Communicate changes to the right people in the campus community



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ALO as Leader/Facilitator of the Accreditation Reviews

• Provide leadership for the establishment of committees that will conduct self-review and prepare Proposals, CPR, EER and Special Visit reports

• Consult with the assigned WASC staff liaison for guidance

• Create timelines and follow-through mechanisms and monitor progress



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ALO as Visit Coordinator

• Ensure that report and data portfolio submitted timely and in keeping with requirements

• Communicate with assigned AD and team re visit plans and schedule

• Prepare draft schedule and revise• Arrange hotel, local transportation and other

logistics• Set up team room• Respond to requests for additional materials



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ALO as Liaison for Financial Issues

• Receive Commission invoices for annual dues, visit and other fees, and reimbursements

• Ensure that invoices are routed to the financial office and paid



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ALO as a Member of the WASC ALO Community

• Attend ALO workshop annually and other special events and meetings

• Participate in the online community discussions

• Provide WASC with feedback on proposed policies, procedures, reports, etc.

• Serve on evaluation teams and committees as requested



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What resources should you be familiar with?

• Handbook of Accreditation– Standards of Accreditation– Institutional Review Process

• Policies Manual

• Substantive Change Manual

• Other resources on website

• Online community



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