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THE REAFFIRMATION PROCESS

Part 1: Overview and Initial Steps. THE REAFFIRMATION PROCESS. Major components. Quality Enhancement (Plan). Compliance Certification (Report). REAFFIRMATION. Compliance Certification. Internal Compliance Review. Compliance Certification Report. Corrective Action as Needed. ACCREDITED.

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THE REAFFIRMATION PROCESS

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  1. Part 1: Overview and Initial Steps THE REAFFIRMATION PROCESS

  2. Major components Quality Enhancement (Plan) Compliance Certification (Report) REAFFIRMATION

  3. Compliance Certification Internal Compliance Review Compliance Certification Report Corrective Action as Needed ACCREDITED Response as Needed Focused Report as Needed Review by the Commission on Colleges Off-Site Review On-Site Visit

  4. Literature Review by the Committee • Develop Review Process & Worksheet • Assign Standards for Review • Group Trial Review of a Selected Standard • Revision of Worksheets and Process as Needed • Compile Results and Inform Leadership Team (Periodic) • Provide Findings to Agents of Action • Transition to Phase 2 • Form Compliance Certification Committee • Steering Committee Informs, Advises, & Monitors Compliance Certification Committee (Reports to Leadership Team) Phase 1: Internal Compliance Review

  5. Quality Enhancement QEP Development QEP Topic Selection Corrective Action as Needed Adjustments as Needed ACCREDITED SACSCOC Review and Approval QEP Implementation 5 – Year Review

  6. Literature Review by the Committee • “Brainstorm Phase” by Committee w/ IE&A Support • Survey to Staff & Faculty • Focus Group(s) for Other Constituencies (Advisory Group) • Committee Review of Input & Definition of Alternatives • Consult w/ SACSCOC Staff Liaison • Supporting Research by IE&A • IE&A Presentation to Committee • Committee Review of Findings • Topic Recommendation to Leadership Team • Leadership Team Review and Approval (or return for further work) • Consult w/ SACSCOC Staff Liaison • Committee Presentation to Community • Transition to Phase 2: QEP Committee Formed Phase 1: QEP TOPIC SELECTION Recommended Process

  7. Literature Review by the Committee • Review of SACSCOC Documents • Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement .(2010 Edition) Core Requirement 2.12 http://sacscoc.org/pdf/2010principlesofacreditation.pdf • Handbook for Institutions Seeking Reaffirmation . http://sacscoc.org/pdf/081705/Handbook%20for%20Institutions%20seeking%20reaffirmation.pdf , Part IV • Other College QEP’s and Processes (Numerous Available on Websites) Phase 1: QEP TOPIC SELECTION Explanatory Notes (1)

  8. “Brainstorm Phase” by Committee w/ IE&A Support • Survey to Staff & Faculty • Focus Group(s) for Other Constituencies (Advisory Group) • Further develop your web-based explanation of the QEP and include links to samples • With IE&A support, develop and administer a survey to staff & Faculty soliciting topic and ideas • With IE&A support, conduct one or more focus groups of other constituencies (Trustees, Business and Industry, Educational Partners, Students, etc) - begin with the Advisory Group Phase 1: QEP TOPIC SELECTION Explanatory Notes (2)

  9. Committee Review of Input & Definition of Alternatives • Consult w/ SACSCOC Staff Liaison • The Committee reviews and analyzes input, then filters and organizes ideas into a manageable number of broad potential topics or focus areas for referral to IE&A • The Committee consults with the SACSCOC Staff Liaison through the Accreditation Liaison (Council) where deemed appropriate Phase 1: QEP TOPIC SELECTION Explanatory Notes (3)

  10. Supporting Research by IE&A IE&A Presentation to Committee IE&A researches and provides data and management information on the further definition and magnitude of the issue/topic to the committee Phase 1: QEP TOPIC SELECTION Explanatory Notes (4)

  11. Committee Review of Findings Topic Recommendation to Leadership Team The Committee reviews all the findings, requests additional data/information as required, develops and presents prioritized topic selection recommendations to the Leadership Team Phase 1: QEP TOPIC SELECTION Explanatory Notes (5)

  12. Leadership Team Review and Approval (or return for further work) • Consult w/ SACSCOC Staff Liaison • Committee Presentation to Community • Transition to Phase 2: QEP Committee Formed • The Leadership Team, in consultation with the Committee and the Advisory Group, approves the final topic • The topic selection is vetted with the SACSCOC Staff Liaison through the Accreditation Liaison to identify potential pitfalls • The Topic is presented to all constituencies and the QEP Committee is formed Phase 1: QEP TOPIC SELECTION Recommended Process (6)

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