MT. SAC 2016 ACCREDITATION GENERAL TIMELINE
2014-17
(REVISED JANUARY 12, 2016)
2013 to 2014
Fall 2013
September-December 2013
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Accreditation Steering Committee convened
Faculty Accreditation Coordinator hired
Winter 2014
January-February 2014
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Accreditation Steering Committee completes online training
Annual Report prepared
Prepare timeline
Establish document sharing methods
Spring 2014
March-May 2014
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Self-Evaluation Launch
Gap Analysis launch
Accreditation Steering Committee Training
Submit Annual Report
Identify Standard Team leaders and members
Manager overview on accreditation (include guidelines re Classified roles and commitment)
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2014 to 2015
Summer 2014
June-August 2014
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Accreditation web page developed
Publish accreditation timeline and writing deadlines
Team planning
Fall 2014
September 2014
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Accreditation web page launched
Launch accreditation newsletter
Accreditation orientations for all constituencies (Self-Evaluation roles & timeline)
Accreditation Steering Committee Meets
October-November 2014
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Standards Team training and team building
Gap analysis completed and distributed to all teams
Launch meetings for all Teams with process check deadlines (norms, icebreakers, fall meeting schedule,
discussion tool, Evidence and Outline Coordinator roles determined)
Smartsheet Training for Evidence Coordinators
Team work (Members should expect to spend 2-3 hours/week for work such as reading, interviews, data analysis,
notes, emails, meeting prep and meetings)
Teams gather evidence and make recommendations for action still needed by departments/committees/college
Co-Chairs organize and submit evidence/data requests
December 2014
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Outline Writer Tips Training for Outline Coordinators
Update to President and PAC on progress and timeline
Winter 2015
January-February 2015
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Accreditation Steering Committee Meets
Review/reflection on effectiveness of process, make adjustments as needed
Updates to Board of Trustees on Progress and timeline
Spring 2015
March-April 2015
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Accreditation Steering Committee Meets
Teams submit first outline, initial recommendations, and preliminary evidence by 4/15
May 2015
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Accreditation Steering Committee Retreat (Review of outline drafts & documentation, review of process
effectiveness)
Accreditation Newsletter
Hot Pink Sheet for CSEA
Accreditation Steering Committee gives feedback to Writing Teams on 1st Outline Draft by 5/29
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2015 to 2016
Summer 2015
June-August 2015
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Accreditation Steering Committee Meets
Update to President and PAC on progress and timeline
Fall 2015
September 2015
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Accreditation Steering Committee Meets
Writing Team Training
October-November 2015
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Accreditation Steering Committee Meets
Teams complete second drafts of Standards outlines by 11/2
Accreditation Steering Committee gives feedback to Writing Teams re 2nd Outline Draft by 11/16
December 2015
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Accreditation Steering Committee Meets
Teams submit revised outlines and recommendations to accreditation chair by 12/18
Winter 2016
January-February 2016
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Write Self-Evaluation initial draft & work on recommendations
Updates to PAC and Board on Self-Evaluation drafts
Spring 2016
March 2016
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Accreditation Steering Committee Retreat
Accreditation Newsletter & Hot Pink Sheet
Provide President and PAC with initial draft & recommendations
Campus community given copy of initial draft
Campus community provides feedback on initial draft (ask for specific responses from departments and
committees)
Accreditation Steering Committee Meets
April- May 2016
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Accreditation Newsletter & Hot Pink Sheet
Focus forums held for feedback on full draft and recommendations (Faculty, Classified, Outcomes)
DRAFTS COMPLETED
Accreditation Steering Committee revises draft based on campus feedback
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2016 to 2017
Summer 2016
June-July 2016
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Provide President and PAC with completed drafts and progress update
Accreditation Steering Committee Meets
Board Agenda item submitted
August 2016
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Self-Evaluation final revision
Fall 2016
September 2016
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Final draft submitted to President & PAC
College President submits final Self-Evaluation to Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees certifies Self-Evaluation
October 2016
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Final Version of Self-Evaluation to Marketing
Work with Marketing on proof
Accreditation Steering Committee Meets
Accreditation Newsletter – THANK YOU – It is done!
November-December 2016
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Self-Evaluation printed and prepared for mailing
Self-Evaluation hard copies mailed along with evidence on thumbdrive and emailed Self-Evaluation to ACCJC
Self-Evaluation released to campus community
Winter 2017
January –February 2017
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Accreditation Steering Committee Meets
Board of Trustees – Special Accreditation Study Session
Spring 2017
February-March 2017
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Accreditation Steering Committee Meets
Spring Flex Day & PD Day –Accreditation Site Visit – “What to expect when expecting a Visit”
Accreditation Newsletter to prepare campus community for the Site Visit – They are coming!
Open Training – for those who might be involved in interviews
April 2017
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Site Visit (Dates TBD)
Celebration party after Evaluation Team leaves Thursday (hosted by President; quick re-cap of report out and
how to keep the momentum going)
Accreditation Cycle of Activities Continues….
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