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Lord Fairfax Community College

Lord Fairfax Community College. __________________________________________________________. Your Future. Our Focus. Importance of SACS. Indicates symbol of excellence Recognizes the transfer of LFCC credits Allows for federal financial aid

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Lord Fairfax Community College

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  1. Lord Fairfax Community College __________________________________________________________ Your Future. Our Focus.

  2. Importance of SACS • Indicates symbol of excellence • Recognizes the transfer of LFCC credits • Allows for federal financial aid • Demonstrates standard measurement of sound educational practice 800-906-LFCC / www.lfcc.edu

  3. OLD PROCESS 450 “Must” Statements NEW PROCESS 1 2 Core Requirements 53 Comprehensive Standards 8 Federal Requirements Old Process vs. New Process More depth than breadth 800-906-LFCC / www.lfcc.edu

  4. Principles of Accreditation • Core Requirements • 12 basic requirements • Comprehensive Standards • Divided into five areas • Institutional Mission • Governance • Institutional Effectiveness • Programs • Resources • Federal Requirements • Mandated 800-906-LFCC / www.lfcc.edu

  5. Documentation

  6. Types of Documentation • Compliance Report • Quality Enhancement Plan • Sources of Evidence 800-906-LFCC / www.lfcc.edu

  7. Compliance Certification • Comprehensive self-analysis • Compliance with SACS Principles • Reviewed by an off-site review committee • Follow-up report may be required DUE March 15, 2007 800-906-LFCC / www.lfcc.edu

  8. Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) • Addresses a quality enhancement topic • Outlines a carefully designed action plan to enhance student learning • Focused • Succinct • Limited in length • Engages entire College community • Involves faculty as facilitators DUE September 7, 2007 Five year follow-up impact study 800-906-LFCC / www.lfcc.edu

  9. QEP Topic Samples • Enhancement of Online Education • Learning Improved by Professional Development • Enriching the First-Year Experience by Building Communities of Learning • A Plan to Enhance Student Learning in Developmental Studies 800-906-LFCC / www.lfcc.edu

  10. Sources of Evidence • Select examples include • LFCC catalog • Personnel qualifications • Faculty and student handbooks • IE documents • Financial audits 800-906-LFCC / www.lfcc.edu

  11. “Documentation” Teams All College employees will have a role in achieving re-affirmation 800-906-LFCC / www.lfcc.edu

  12. Benefits of Review • Identify strengths and weaknesses • Identify critical issues and concerns • Increase efficiency and productivity • Strengthen appreciation for and understanding of LFCC 800-906-LFCC / www.lfcc.edu

  13. SACS-COC Committees

  14. Off-Site Review Committee • Led by chair and eight evaluators • Reviews five similar institutions • Reviews Compliance Certification and supporting documentation 800-906-LFCC / www.lfcc.edu

  15. On-Site Review Committee • Visit from seven committee members for three days • Examines documentation and conducts interviews • Finalizes compliance issues • Evaluates acceptability and provides consultation on QEP 800-906-LFCC / www.lfcc.edu

  16. On-Site Review Committee • Prepares a written report • To the Commission on Colleges (COC) • Recommends grant, continue, re-affirm or withdraw accreditation • Team results are the “word of God” and can trump anything from the off-site team 800-906-LFCC / www.lfcc.edu

  17. Timeline & Communication

  18. Timeline Spring/Summer 06 Spring/Summer 07 Spring/Summer 08 Fall 06 Fall 07 SACS Kick-Off Week Orientation QEP team researches potential topics, develops proposals. Develop Compliance teams and determine responsibilities; draft report by May 15. 800-906-LFCC / www.lfcc.edu

  19. Timeline Spring/Summer 06 Spring/Summer 07 Spring/Summer 08 Fall 06 Fall 07 August 16 Second draft of Compliance Report August 16 QEP Draft Proposal unveiled 800-906-LFCC / www.lfcc.edu

  20. Timeline Spring/Summer 07 Spring/Summer 06 Spring/Summer 08 Fall 06 Fall 07 March 15 Finished Compliance Report due to SACS May 14-17 Off-Site Peer Review Conducted 800-906-LFCC / www.lfcc.edu

  21. Timeline Spring/Summer 06 Spring/Summer 07 Spring/Summer 08 Fall 06 Fall 07 Sept. 7 Final QEP Report due Oct. 23-25 On-site SACS Peer Review conducted Response to Off-Site Report due 800-906-LFCC / www.lfcc.edu

  22. Timeline Spring/Summer 08 Spring/Summer 06 Spring/Summer 07 Fall 06 Fall 07 Response to On-site Peer Review Report due(if needed) June 24-26 COC Review conducted 800-906-LFCC / www.lfcc.edu

  23. Timeline Fall 2008 LFCC Re-accredited 800-906-LFCC / www.lfcc.edu

  24. Communication • Update information can be found at: www.lfcc.edu/SACS • Information will also be shared through SACS FAQS 800-906-LFCC / www.lfcc.edu

  25. Conclusion • SACS allows for • Opportunities to review the organization • Opportunities to enhance all aspects of LFCC • Strengthening appreciation and understanding of LFCC • For additional information, contact Lisa Lofton at llofton@lfcc.edu or at 540-868-7066. 800-906-LFCC / www.lfcc.edu

  26. Looking great 2008,we’re SACSin’!

  27. Lord Fairfax Community College Your Future. Our Focus. 800-906-LFCC / www.lfcc.edu

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