Higher Learning Commission: Reaccreditation under Pathways Regional Accreditation • North Central-Higher Learning Commission • 10 years • Self-study – 2 years to produce – 300 pages – Resource Room • New methodology – Open Pathway Open Pathway • Two components – Quality Initiative • We propose a project • Significant impact – Assurance Document • Present arguments to support criteria • Online • Compliance with Federal regulations Quality Initiative • Original proposal identified two areas • Consultants visited Mar. 2010 • Expand the student populations for BGSU enrollment and implement programs to recruit them and retain them to successful degree completion. Quality Initiative • Report Team in place – Albert Colom – Joe Frizado – Marc Nelson – Michelle Simmons • Report is due Aug. 31, 2012 • Maximum 6,000 words • Review occurs during fall Assurance Document • Replaces the self study • Moved to an online process • Requires answering a series of prompts to address five major criteria Criteria • Mission • Integrity: Ethical & Responsible Conduct • Teaching & Learning: Quality, Resources, and Support • Teaching & Learning: Evaluation and Improvement • Resources, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness Campus Labs • http://bgsu.compliance-assist.com/accreditation Assurance Document • • • • • 35,000 words total Only 15 user accounts (3 system) Only PDF may be uploaded Only PDF directly referenced will be kept Only 6 URL Course Catalog Faculty Handbook Student Handbook Staff Handbook Class Schedules Faculty roster BGSU Team • Mission – Joe Frizado • Integrity • Teaching & Learning: Quality, Resources, and Support • Teaching & Learning: Evaluation and Improvement • Resources, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness – Mel Hudson-Nowak General Timeline • • • • • • Writing Teams staffed before May 1 Writing Teams complete first draft by Sept. 15 Technical editing begins BGSU General Review begins Oct. 15 Second round of editing/updates Final version is submitted by Mar. 15, 2013 Federal Compliance • • • • • • Credits, program length and tuition* Student complaint process Transfer policies Verify student identities (distance)* Title IV information* Institutional Disclosures on Advertising/Recruitment Materials* • Relationships with other Accrediting Agencies* • Public Notice of Evaluation Visit Title IV Information • • • • • • • • General programs findings Financial Responsibilities requirements Student loan default rates Campus Crime information Student Right to Know Satisfactory Progress/Attendance Policies Contractual relationships Consortial relationships Summary • • • • Quality Initiative – Aug. 31, 2012 Assurance File – Mar. 15, 2013 Compliance Document – Mar. 15, 2013 HLC Campus Visit – April 15, 2013