SACS Working Group Meeting
Minutes
11/30/2011
Location: EpiCenter - 1-324
Time: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Attended: Ashley Hendrickson, Cynthia Grey, Cynthia Jolliff-Johnson, Daniel Gardner, Darlene Westberg, Frank Appunn, Gail Lancaster, James Olliver, Janice Thiel, Jesse Coraggio, Jim Wallis, John Hesting, Kay Burniston, Kim Wolff, Leigh Goldberg Hopf, Michael Hughes, Richard Flora, Tom Philippe, Tonjua Williams, Vicki Westergard, Wendy Rib
Topics:
I) SACSCOC Annual Meeting Attendees: Anne Cooper, Kay Burniston, Tom Furlong, Jesse Coraggio, Cynthia Grey, Janice Thiel, Ashley Hendrickson, Gail Lancaster, Jim Wallis, Joe Leopold, Kim Wolff
1) At the next meeting (Thursday, January 19, 2:00-3:00 p.m.), attendees will discuss key points from the conference.
II) Impressions from an onsite visit – Gail Lancaster
1) Discussed her overall experience with how the college treated the on-sight team
2) A work room was set up at the college and at the hotel with approx.. 20 computers, copies of all documentation, a 24 hour IT person on hand, and a contact person assigned to the group.
3) Gail pointed out that a benefit was that all campus personnel had large print color coded names tags
4) Be sure to provide documentation as proof of qualified faculty and staff; provide documentation on how assessments data is being used – provide examples.
5) Be sure full time faculty data is disaggregated to the program level
6) In the area of student complaints provide examples that went through the entire complaint process.
III) SGA has been approached about student representation
1) Dr. Williams will address this with SGA
2) If there is a need for students to evaluate SPC processes, please feel free to select students from your campuses to test the services.
IV) College Goals (see page 3) – form subcommittee to review
1) Jim Wallis and Jesse Coraggio volunteered to review the college goals to determine if recommendations should be made for revision.
2) Kay Burniston will forward these recommendations to leadership
V) Update from Standards Teams
VI) Clarify Timeline (see page 4)
VII) Mission: To effect change in practices resulting in educational improvement and maintaining good standing with our accrediting bodies.
VIII) Recommendations
A) Establish methods for maintaining lists of those assigned primary responsibilities (e.g., curriculum developers)
B) Revisit college goals (consider workforce)
C) Improve efficiencies of maintaining faculty lists and documenting qualifications/credentials
IX) Next Meetings
A) Thursday, January 19, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
B) Wednesday, February 15, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
C) Thursday, March 22, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
2009-2012 Goals:
I. Expand student access to baccalaureate programs, bachelor’s degrees, graduate degrees, and careers; as well as prepare lower division students for successful transfer into baccalaureate programs through the associate in arts and articulated associate in science degree programs;
II. Maintain the “open door” by providing opportunities for under-prepared students to achieve college entry-level skills through college preparatory programs and services;
III. Promote the community’s economic and cultural development with noncredit programs, continuing education lifelong learning, and targeted partnerships and leadership initiatives;
IV. Contribute to the international education of students by providing opportunities that encourage global awareness and perspectives;
V. Provide challenging educational opportunities for area high school students through dual enrollment, charter school and similar programs;
VI. Promote student learning and maximize opportunities for student success by enhancing services delivered by student affairs staff;
VII. Provide a diverse student body with innovative teaching and learning technologies in various instructional modalities;
VIII. Build/acquire and maintain a high-quality infrastructure, including technology, facilities, and equipment, to meet student and community needs;
IX. Recruit and develop an outstanding, diverse faculty and staff;
X. Perform continuous institutional self-evaluation and efficient and effective operations to assure a culture of excellence in student services and academic success.
Timeline
January – Resource list: Who, in the college, can assist with your section(s)? What documents/Websites, etc.?
February – Research, Writing, and Review
March – Research, Writing, and Review
April – Research, Writing, and Review
May – Draft complete
June – Partnering for feedback
July – Feedback from partners
August – Final Revision and Polishing
September – Report Complete
October – Consultant Review and Feedback
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