WCU SACS Accreditation Review Kick-Off: Engaging the Community for Success
On October 3, 2006, Western Carolina University launched its SACS accreditation review with a vibrant kickoff event. This gathering aimed to heighten awareness and excitement about the reaffirmation process, share timelines, and highlight the institution's strengths and challenges. With a history of accreditation since 1946 and the upcoming on-site review scheduled for April 2007, the event was attended by distinguished guests and university leaders. The Quality Enhancement Plan will guide faculty and staff in enhancing student learning outcomes, ensuring a sustainable and focused approach for future growth.
WCU SACS Accreditation Review Kick-Off: Engaging the Community for Success
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Presentation Transcript
Tuesday, October 3, 2006 Western Carolina University SACS Review Kick-Off
Welcome • Initiate the Year of the SACS Review; heighten awareness and excitement • Provide Overview and Updates • Highlight institutional strengths and challenges • Appreciate You • Share Timelines for 2006-07 • Hopefully Entertain You
SACS Reaffirmation • 1946 – WCU Initially Accredited by SACS • 1996 – Date of Last SACS Review at WCU • 2007 – Date of Next SACS Review at WCU • 790+ – Number of Institutions Accredited by SACS
Compliance Audit • Responses to 75 Principles of Accreditation –Submitted September 8, 2006 • Response from Commission on Colleges – Mid November, 2006 • Focused Report to SACS – February 1, 2007 • On-Site Review – April 2-4, 2007 • Commission on Colleges Recommendation – December, 2007
Off-Site Reviewers • Bert Bach, Provost ETSU, Team Chair • Kaylene Gebert, Provost Middle Tennessee St. • Dorothy Leland President, Georgia College and State Univ. • Mark Workman Provost, Univ. North Florida
Off-Site Reviewers cont’d • Deborah Ford, VP Student Affairs, Univ. West Florida • Ray Hayes, VP, Finance & Admin., Mississippi State University • Marsha Krotseng, Chief Planning Officer, Valdosta State Univ. • Yildiz Binkley, Director Libraries, Tennessee State • Susan Siltanen, Asst. Provost, Univ. So. Miss.
On-Site Review • Dates: April 2-4, 2007 • Purpose: • QEP and • Areas of non-compliance • On-Site Reviewers???
Enhance ONE aspect of student learning Be Manageable Be Focused Be Supported Address a need Be Sustainable Be Assessable Be Research-based Be Data-based Be Student-Centered The QEP will
Synthesis: A Pathway to Intentional Learning • 2004 Fall ~ Leadership Retreat • 2005 Spring ~ Unit Visits • 2005 Summer ~ Data Analysis • 2006 Spring ~ Early Draft • 2006 Fall ~ Finalize Plan
QEP’s Future • Creation of the sum of its parts: • Introduction • Literature Review and Data Analysis • Implementation • Assessment • Anticipated Budget • References • Discussions with campus community
Carol’s Appreciation • Committee Chairs • Editors • Committee members and reviewers • Technical Support • Office of the Provost • Publications • All deans, department heads and their staffs • Divisions and offices
Before we hear from our Committee Co-Chairs, I am pleased to welcome Chancellor Bardo to the podium to make his remarks.
