What is NCA Accreditation?

Assurance to the public that an institution is committed to quality

Who is EIU’s accrediting body?

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association (NCA) of Colleges and Schools

What is the Value of Accreditation?

Charts progress since the last accreditation Ensures the University meets national standards of quality Confirms a culture of continuous improvement Publicly affirms the University's excellence Ensures access to financial support for students Affords funding access to promote scholarship and research Verifies commitment to future improvements Continues heritage as a top ranked comprehensive

institution Provides advice and consultation from experienced

evaluators

How can I participate?

1. Check the web site: www.eiu.edu/nca2014

2. Complete the survey3. Attend a First Friday Seminar4. Review and provide feedback on the self-

study drafts5. Attend presentations with an NCA

Ambassador, Steering Committee or Subcommittee Member

6. Participate in the Site Visit Interviews

First Friday Seminars

Loft of the MLK Union at 7:30 a.m. September 6, 2013 October 4, 2013 November 1, 2013 December 6, 2013 February 7, 2014 March 7, 2014 April 4, 2014 May 2, 2014

What information will I find at the web site?

A list of NCA Ambassadors A list of the Steering Committee and

Subcommittee Members Updates on the process and invitations to

participate Survey information and instructions A video and power-point presentation

describing the accreditation process Copies of the NCA Handout Progress updates

What are the steps in the process of Accreditation?

Conduct a self-study

Complete a site visit

Receive a Report

What is the Fall 2013 timeline ?

Fall 2013 NCA Ambassadors Program Visits to Campus Committees, Boards, &

Councils Survey and Survey Analysis First Chapter Drafts to Co-Chairs

What is the Spring2014 timeline?

Spring 2014 Co-Chairs Submit Revised Chapters Completed Chapters to Editor Posting Draft to Campus Incorporation of Suggestions

What are the final timeline commitments?

Summer 2014 August 25, 2014: Self-Study Submitted

Fall 2014 October 20, 21, 22, 2014 Site Visit

Who are the NCA Self Study Co-Chairs?

Dr. Bob Augustine Dr. Jeff Stowell

Who is the EIU Accreditation Liaison Officer?

Dr. Mary Herrington Perry

What are the Accreditation

Criteria?

Criterion 1Mission

A. The institution's mission is broadly understood within the institution and guides its operations.

B. The mission is articulated publicly.C. The institution understands the relationship

between its mission and the diversity of society.

Criterion 1 Co-Chairs

Jennifer Sipes, VPSA

Terri Fredrick, ENG

Criterion 1 Subcommittee

John AllisonFaculty, English

Isaac SlavenFaculty, Technology

Amy RosensteinFaculty, Special Education

Steve ScherFaculty, Psychology

Brenda MajorUndergraduate Admissions

Bill ElliottGraduate/International Admissions

Cindy WhiteCharleston Chamber of Commerce

David CrockettFacilities

Rachel FisherCommunity Service

Robyn CarrAdvancement

Cynthia NicholsCivil Rights

Zeenat Chaudhary, International Undergrad

Zachary Samples, Undergraduate Student

Kaylia EskewUndergraduate Student

Criterion 2Integrity – Ethical & Responsible Conduct

A. The institution operates with integrity in its financial, academic, personnel, and auxiliary functions.

B. The institution presents itself clearly and completely to its students and to the public.

C. The governing board of the institution is sufficiently autonomous to make decisions in the best interest of the institution.

D. The institution is committed to freedom of expression and the pursuit of truth in teaching and learning.

E. The institution ensures that faculty, students, and staff acquire, discover, and apply knowledge responsibly.

Criterion 2Co-Chairs

Marshall Lassak, MAT Linda Holloway,

VPBA

Criterion 2Subcommittee

Andy CheethamFaculty, Music

Lisa BrooksFaculty, Family & Consumer Sciences

James KestnerFaculty, Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Level Ed

Doug BrandtFaculty, Physics

Bob ChesnutResearch & Sponsored Programs

Bradley TolppanenBooth Library

John HendersonCATS

Heather WebbStudent Standards

Sandy CoxCounseling Center

Eric SchultzAthletics

Brandy Woods Undergraduate Student

Criterion 3Teaching & Learning: Quality, Resources & Support

A. The institution’s degree programs are appropriate to higher education

B. The institution demonstrates that the exercise of intellectual inquiry and the acquisition, application, and integration of broad learning skills are integral to its educational programs.

C. The institution has the faculty and staff needed for effective, high-quality programs and student services.

D. The institution provides support for student learning and effective teaching.

E. The institution fulfills the claims it makes for an enriched educational environment.

Criterion 3Co-Chairs

Bonnie Irwin, CAH Michael Mulvaney, REC

Criterion 3Subcommittee

Mark BorziFaculty, Communication Studies

Katie ShawFaculty, Family & Consumer Sciences

Jackie FrankFaculty, Family & Consumer Sciences

Mildred PearsonFaculty, Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Level Ed

Mike CornebiseChair, Geology/Geography

Jeanne LordLumpkin Business & Applied Sciences

Shelley JamesAdvisement Center

Kelly HollandStudy Abroad

Jerry DonnaFinancial Aid

Krishna ThomasFaculty Development

Kimberlie MoockNew Student Programs

Mitch GurickUndergraduate Student

Criterion 4Teaching & Learning: Evaluation and Improvement

A. The institution demonstrates responsibility for the quality of its educational programs.

B. The institution demonstrates a commitment to educational achievement and improvement through ongoing assessment of student learning.

C. The institution demonstrates a commitment to educational improvement through ongoing attention to retention, persistence, and completion rates in its degree and certificate programs.

Criterion 4Co-Chairs

Rebecca Throneburg, CDS

Karla Sanders, VPAA

Criterion 4 Subcommittee

Debra ReidFaculty, History

Crystal Duncan-LaneFaculty, Family & Consumer Sciences

Melissa J-BromenshenkelFaculty Special Education

Joy RussellChair Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Level Ed

Amy LynchCollege of Sciences

Tom SpencerHonors College

Mona DavenportMinority Affairs

Josh NormanEnrollment Management

David EmmerichInformation Technologies

Jody StoneHousing

Tyler KalaharGraduate Student

Jalyssa WoodallUndergraduate Student

Criterion 5Resources, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness

A. The institution’s resource base supports its current educational programs and its plans for maintaining and strengthening their quality in the future.

B. The institution’s governance and administrative structures promote effective leadership and support collaborative processes that enable the institution to fulfill its mission.

C. The institution engages in systematic and integrated planning.

D. The institution works systematically to improve its performance.

Criterion 5Co-Chairs

Michael Maurer, VPBA

David Boggs, BUS

Criterion 5Subcommittee

Terry BarnhartFaculty, History

Linda SimpsonFaculty, Family & Consumer Sciences

Jeanne OkrasinskiFaculty, Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Level Ed

Assege HailemariamFaculty, Psychology

Godson ObiaCollege of Sciences

David Martin Student Representative

Pam CollinsSchool of Continuing Education

Cindy BoyerAcademic Success Center

Lynette DrakeHealth Center

Steve RichAlumni Services

Derek MarkleyPresident’s Office