BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BOARD POLICY
5.0003
I. Title of Policy
Institutional and Specialized Program Accreditation
II. Objective of Policy
To achieve and maintain appropriate accreditation and meet eligibility requirements related to Title IV program participation and for licensure in the state of NJ
III. Authority
Higher Education Restructuring Act of 1994Higher Education Opportunity Act 2008
IV. Policy Statement
In order to strengthen and sustain quality and integrity promote excellence in the learning and instruction process and to facilitate transfer of credits, the College shall seek continued accreditation from the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Such accreditation is dependent on the Commission’s recognition that the College is meeting its stated objectivesfulfilling its mission.
Specialized accreditation of certain specialized programs of the College shall be sought when appropriate.
V. Responsibility for Implementation
President
Approved: Board of Trustees
9/25/80
Revised: 7/12/01
PROPOSED REVISION: SEPTEMBER 2015
Addendum: Accreditation and Accountability Reporting at Brookdale
Drs. Nancy Kegelman and Laura Longo, Sept 2014
Institutional Accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Compliance Submission Prior to Self-Study
Self-Study
Self-Study Progress or Supplemental Reports
Periodic Review Report
Periodic Review Report Progress or Supplemental Reports
Annual Institutional Profile
Substantive Change Requests
Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) Responsibilities*
http://www.msche.org/documents/6B---5-ALO-guidelines-122109.pdf
Dues and Fees
State of New Jersey, Office of the Secretary of Higher Education
Licensure via NJ Administrative Code Title 9A – Higher Education
US Department of Education / National Center for Education Statistics Mandatory Annual Submissions (Examples from 2014 – 2015 Reporting Year)
Institutional Characteristics
Completions, FY 2013-2014
12-Month Enrollment, FY 2013-2014
Student Financial Aid, AY 2013-2014
Graduation Rates, 2014
Admissions, Fall 2014
Finance, FY 2013-2014
Human Resources, Fall 2014
Academic Libraries, 2014-2015
Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) Survey
Campus Safety and Security Survey
Gainful Employment Reporting (Title IV Eligible Programs)
New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education
9A:1-1.3 Licensure (f) As a condition of licensure, institutions of higher education that receive direct state support and/or participate in state student assistance grant and scholarship programs shall participate in the Commission’s Student Unit Record Enrollment (SURE) data system within one year of initial licensure. The Commission shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with institutions participating in the SURE system with regard to the uses of data and protections of student privacy
Annual Mandatory Surveys (Examples from 2014-2015 Reporting Year)
NJIPEDS Form #14- Tuition and Required Fees, AY 2014-15
NJIPEDS Form #20- Preliminary Fall 2014 Enrollment
NJIPEDS Form #11- Applications and Admissions, Fall 2014
NJIPEDS Form #41- Student Financial Aid Report, AY 2013-14
NJIPEDS Form #23-2- All Students Enrolled by Residence, Fall 2014
NJIPEDS Form #31- Customized Training, FY 2013-14
Annual Mandatory SURE (Student Unit Record Enrollment) Data Files
SURE Social Security Number Updates
SURE Completions File, FY 2013-14
SURE 12-Month Enrollment File, FY 2013-14
SURE Non-Credit Open Enrollment File, FY 2013-14
SURE Summer Completions File, July 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014
SURE Fall Enrollment File, Fall 2014
SURE Spring Enrollment File, Spring 2015
Institutional Profile Report [N.J.S.A. 18A:3B-35]
New Jersey Department of Education
Vocational Education Data Set (VEDS) – determines proportion of Perkins sector funding and provides outcome data for students in CTE programs
Grants
Perkins
Annual Report
New Jersey Presidents’ Council
New Programs
New Jersey Council of County Colleges
Student Success Model
Higher Education Student Assistance Authority
Graduation and Transfer Rates
Other Areas to Consider in Terms of Accountability
Athletics; Disability Services; Distance Education (Regulation compliance for out-of-state students) Finance; Financial Aid; Institutional Review Board
Program Accreditation and Approval
Credit / Traditional Degree Programs
Automotive AAS
National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF)
· Full Self Study every 5 years or so
· Faculty have to have ASE Certification (Automotive Service Excellence) in the courses they teach. Many full time faculty are current on the 8 ASE tests relevant to our program.
Culinary AAS
Currently seeking Accreditation from American Culinary Federation (ACF). Site visit in November 2014.
· Seeking accreditation for AAS and Certificates.
· As part of program, students earn ServSafe Certification
Health Information Technology AAS
Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
· Accreditation cycle / self-study not on regular cycle (e.g., every 5th year)
Human Services AAS
Council for Standards for Human Services Education
Nursing AAS
State Board of Nursing, Department of Law & Public Safety Division of Consumer Affairs, and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) (formerly National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission)
· Annual updates required to accrediting agencies that include student demographic, progress and success indicators
· Full accreditation / self-study every 7 years
· Center for Excellence (voluntary; Certification through National League for Nursing; Five year self-assessment cycle)
· Monmouth County Safety Commission inspects labs for Hazardous Material
· Clinical site placements at 7 hospitals; Placements require background checks, vaccines, drug tests;
Paralegal Studies AAS & Certificates
American Bar Association Standing Committee on Legal Assistants
· Full Self Study every 7 years as well as interim reports
· Entire department engaged in program approval
· There is a designated ABA Program Coordinator / Director from the program
Radiologic Technology AAS
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
· Self-study on 5-10 year cycle
· Clinical site placements at 10 hospitals; Placements require background checks, vaccines, drug tests
Respiratory Care AAS
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
· Self-study on 5-10 year cycle
· Clinical site placements at 10 hospitals; Placements require background checks, vaccines, drug tests
Med Lab Tech AAS
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
Continuing Education / Alternative Pathways
Programs appear in bold; followed by Credentialing / Accrediting / Approval body
Business Programs
Program approval and certifications coordinated by Manager, Business Training.
Certified Bookkeeper
American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers
Real Estate Principals and Practices
NJ Real Estate Commission
ServSafe Food Service Manager Certification
National Restaurant Association
Small Animal Massage Practitioner Certification
Northwest School of Animal Massage
Solar Energy: Entry Level Photovoltaic
North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners
Healthcare Programs
Program accreditation, approval, data submissions, fees are coordinated by the Manager, Health Care Training
Alzheimer’s and Dementia (CDP)
National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioner
Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)
NJ Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Aide in Long Term Care (CCNA)
NJ Department of Health
Dental Radiology (DRT)
NJ Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARRT)
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Sonography
Dialysis Nurse (CHN)
Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing Technology
Dialysis Nurse (CDN)
Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission
EKG / Monitor Technician (NCET)
National Center for Competency Testing
Healthcare Provider CPR (CPR/AED)
American Heart Association
Heart Saver CPR (CPR/AED)
American Heart Association
Hemodialysis Technician (CHT)
Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing Technology
Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission
Hemodialysis Technician (CNT)
National Nephrology Certification Organization
Medical Assistant (NCMOA)
National Center for Competency Testing
Medical Coding and Billing (CPC and/or CCA)
American Association of Professional Coders & American Health Information Management Association
Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)
National Center for Competency Testing
Personal Trainer (NCPT)
World Instructor Training Schools
Pharmacy Technician (CPhT & NJ Licensed)
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board & NJ Pharmacy Tech Boar
Phlebotomy Technician (PBT)
American Society of Clinical Pathologists Board of Certification
Refresher Course for RN’s (RN)
NJ Board of Nursing
Sterile Processing Technician (CRCST)
International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management
Veterinary Assistant (AVA)
National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America
Yoga Teacher Training PT I & PT II (RYT200)
Yoga Alliance
Computer Programs
Certifications coordinated by Program Manager, Technology Services
CompTIA™ A+
CompTIA™ Healthcare IT Technician
CompTIA™ Network+
CompTIA™ Security+
Credentialing Body: CompTIA™
Cisco® CCNA®
Credentialing Body: Cisco®
Microsoft Access 2010
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows 7
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): SQL Server 2008
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Server 2008
Microsoft Excel 2010 Certification Training (MOS)
Microsoft Office 2010 Master Certification Training
Microsoft Office Specialist 2010 (MOS) Certification Training
Microsoft Outlook 2010 Certification Training (MOS)
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Certification Training (MOS)
Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Certification Training (MOS)
Microsoft Word 2010 Certification Training (MOS)
Credentialing Body: Microsoft
Teacher Education
Coordinated by Director, BCD Education Grant
Drs. Nancy Kegelman and Laura Longo, Sept 2014