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HLC and Me

HLC and Me. What does HLC stand for? Hydrocarbolyte Liquid Crystal Holy Living in Communion Her Left Cheek Hysterical Laughing Clown Whatever it is I don’t want it! . HIGHER LEARNING COMMISSION. Why are We Doing This?. HLC Mom, and Apple Pie. Renewal.

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HLC and Me

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  1. HLC and Me • What does HLC stand for? • Hydrocarbolyte Liquid Crystal • Holy Living in Communion • Her Left Cheek • Hysterical Laughing Clown • Whatever it is I don’t want it!

  2. HIGHER LEARNING COMMISSION

  3. Why are We Doing This? HLC Mom, and Apple Pie

  4. Renewal “Accreditation is about renewal.” The time spent in self-evaluation and reflection gives us the opportunity to showcase who we are, to identify strengths and challenges, and to plan for an exciting future. Dr. David King, President of Malone University February 2012

  5. Required Follow Up • Malone’s last HLC accreditation visit was in March 2004 • Our timeline was accelerated (moved to an earlier date) due to concerns raised in the mandated focused visit of March 2009 about Malone’s progress in identifying and implementing effective student learning outcomes, especially in General Education

  6. What is a Self-Study Anyway? If it squawks like a duck . . .

  7. Some Benefits of Self-Study • Self awareness • Re-affirm and re-visit mission, goals, and values of the University • Tell our story • Identify opportunities and develop strategies for the future • Renewal

  8. How the Process Works • Basis for Review is the Criteria for Accreditation (5 core components) • Institutional Self-Evaluation (self-study) • Peer Review (on site visit) • Commission on Accrediting (reviews recommendation and decides) • Notification to Malone (via CEO)

  9. HLC - Core Criteria • Mission and Integrity • Preparing for the Future • Student Learning and Effective Teaching • Acquisition, Discovery, and Application of Knowledge • Service and Engagement

  10. For Each Criteria and Theme • What is the main issue? • What evidence is required? • What sources are available? • What does this mean? So what? • Strengths? Challenges? Opportunities? • Anticipate the future

  11. Self-Study Content • Descriptive data and narrative • Analytical interpretive judgments • Visualdisplay of pertinent information

  12. Goals of the Self Study • Address HLC concerns – especially about student learning outcomes • Identify and affirm areas of excellence • Enhance teaching and learning across the university • Inform strategic planning and budgeting processes • Position Malone for the future • Demonstrate compliance with HLC criteria

  13. The Peer Review Process • Site visit scheduled for September 24-26, 2012 • 8-10 external visitors from other colleges and universities • Review of documents prior to visit and when on campus • Interviews with board, faculty, staff, students and others

  14. Avoiding Trouble • Ownership of self-study • Comprehensive review – analytical and self-reflective • Thorough evaluation of challenges and opportunities • Analysis and recommendations for moving forward

  15. Important Things Before the Site Team visit: • Read the self-study • Review and know your department or program assessment report • Be familiar with HLC core components When Site Team is here: • Be available • Smile, be kind and courteous • Answer questions candidly • If you don’t know, say so

  16. Previous HLC Concerns

  17. Weaknesses noted 2003 • Lack of comprehensive assessment process – curricular and co-curricular • Strategic planning • Facilities and space allocation • Governance and organization • Faculty research • Use of part-time instructors

  18. Maximizing the Process Self-Study

  19. Some Findings from Current Study STRENGTHS • Open and collaborative curricular process • Upgrades in technology infrastructure • Multiple direct and indirect assessments • Emphasis on global awareness and service-learning • Quality and commitment of faculty • Holistic approach to teaching and learning CHALLENGES • Lack of a systematic and comprehensive strategic plan tied to budget priorities and performance indicators • Diversity in faculty and administrative positions • Improvements in financial strength and margin • Orientation for adjunct faculty and administrators • Authority and oversight of university-wide marketing efforts

  20. The site visit What to expect when the team is here

  21. Typical Team Visit

  22. The Visiting Team • Team “work room” – 2d floor library (currently the faculty resource room) • Many interviews will be arranged once the team is on site (be flexible) • “Exit Interview” will be Wednesday, September 26 (oral summary given)

  23. Important Reminders • No surprises • Truth will prevail • Pet peeves caged • Data – analysis – evaluation • Reflection and projection • Planning and budgeting

  24. Your Role • Be knowledgable • Be courteous • Be honest • Don’t make up stuff • Don’t exaggerate

  25. Commission Action • The “Institutional Action Committee” of HLC reviews documents and recommendations from the site team and makes determination of status • Commission meets in February, March, June, August

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