Accjc self study manual

It begins with an introduction, which states that institutional accreditation by the ACCJC is a voluntary, nongovernmental process involving institutional self-study and professional peer review. The handbook is subsequently divided into four parts. The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Accreditation Standards serve as the foundation for the Effectiveness (Institutional Self Evaluation Manual) replaces the former Self Study Manual. This Manual has been revised for currency and in response to requests. Source: Self Study Manual, August , ACCJC/WASC Napa Valley College • Napa-Vallejo Highway • Napa, CA • () • ()

This manual guides educational institutions in evaluating themselves according to standards of good practice regarding goals and objectives, utilization of resources, effectiveness, and achievement. Reaccreditation, including a comprehensive self study, is required every 6 years following initial accreditation. The self study is followed by an on-site visit by a team of peers to review the. second Self Study Report using the Standards of Accreditation, the Self Study Manual, and other ACCJC policies and resources. The Self Study Report must be supported by evidence that the Center continues to meet the eligibility requirements as well as the ACCJC's standards and policies. Self Study Manual ACCJC Standards Adopted June August A Publication of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Table of Contents 1 Table of Contents Development of the Comprehensive Self Study Report 3.

MANUAL FOR INSTITUTIONAL SELF EVALUATION of Educational Quality and Institutional Effectiveness A Publication of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges AUGUST Revised Edition For institutions being evaluated through Fall ACCJC 10 Commercial Blvd. Suite Novato, CA The Self Study Manual, intended for use with the Guide to Evaluat-ing Institutions, provides a reference for the conduct of the comprehensive self study. The Guide to Evaluating Institutions is a document meant to provoke thoughtful consideration about whether the institution meets the Accreditation Standards at a deeper level than mere compliance. addresses both resolution of deficiencies from last Accreditation AND discussion of concrete plans and details (timelines, outcomes) for future work (ACCJC Manual for Self-Evaluation17) Organization Each committee submission should begin with a Descriptive Summary, one which is objective and factual.