September 19, 2013
Agenda
11:00 – 12:00 p.m. Haak Ctr Boardroom 4115
I.
Announcements a.
Welcome New Members: David Schecter (Executive), Scott Moore (Executive), Paul Oliaro,
Tamyra Pierce and Sandra Witte b.
WASC Institutional Workshop – September 12 th Update i.
Fall 2014 Timeline and Review Team Discussion
II.
Review May 8, 2013 meeting notes
III.
Communications Update: a.
Newsletter/Communications/Web – T. Pierce and J. Marshall b.
Communication Plan/Best Practices – A. Nambiar c.
Core Competency – A. Lawson (see handout) d.
Meaning, Quality & Integrity of the Degree – A. Lawson (see handout)
IV.
Institutional Report Outline:
1.
Introduction: Institutional Context; Response to Previous Commission Actions – L. Zelezny and A.
Lawson
2.
Compliance with WASC Standards and Federal Regulations: Self-Review under the Standards;
Compliance Checklist – D. Nef, S. Moore and M. Caldwell
3.
Degree Programs: Meaning, Quality, and Integrity of Degrees – D. Schecter and A. Lawson (ASI
Student, Michelle DenBeste, S. Moore and D. Nef)
4.
Educational Quality: Student Learning, Core Competencies, and Standards of Performance at Graduation
– X. Fu (T. Boeh, M. Fusich, R. Hall, R. Harper, A. Inoue, C. Radke, M. Ram, F. Tehrani, D. Tyckoson)
5.
Student Success: Student Learning, Retention, and Graduation – P. Oliaro, M. McDonald and A.
Sanchez, ASI Student
6.
Quality Assurance and Improvement: Program Review; Assessment; Use of Data and Evidence – A.
Sanchez and S. Witte
7.
Sustainability: Financial Viability; Preparing for the Changing Higher Education Environment – D. Nef and C. Matson,
8.
Conclusion: Reflection and Plans for Improvement – M. Caldwell, A. Lawson, T. Pierce and L.
Zelezny
V.
Workshop Updates: a.
Retreat on Core Competencies: Critical Thinking and Information Literacy
September 26-27, 2013, southern California – September 13 th registration deadline b.
Assessment 101: The Assessment Cycle, Clear and Simple
October 23, 2013, southern California c.
Retreat on Core Competencies: Quantitative Reasoning and Assessment in Majors
October 24-25, 2013, southern California

d.
The Meaning, Quality, and Integrity of Degrees Workshop
November 14, 2013, southern California e.
Assessment 101: The Assessment Cycle, Clear and Simple
January 29, 2014, southern California f.
Retreat on Student Success, January 30-31, 2014, southern California g.
2014 WASC Academic Resource Conference – Call for proposals
April 23-25, 2014, Los Angeles, CA
VI.
Next Meeting: Thurs, October 24 th
11:00 – 12:00 p.m., Haak Center Boardroom 4115