Why Compliance Assist?
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 We listened to your comments, needs, and concerns in using WEAVEonline for
the past three years
 We searched for an alternative to WEAVEonline that would better serve your
needs
 Many on campus used Compliance Assist for compiling the compliance
documents (certification & focused report) for reaffirmation of accreditation with
SACS and for creating the QEP LEAP document and found the system flexible
and easy to use
 We asked you all to come and see Compliance Assist at several meetings and give
us feedback
 Based on all this input, Compliance Assist was selected as the best choice for software
to handle our ULPs and Program Review
Basic ULP Structure
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ULP Components
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General guidelines
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Goals (points of focus on annual to-do
list)—what you are seeking to accomplish &
linked to MCC’s strategic plan
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Strategies (methods of accomplishing your
goals)—how will accomplish
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2-6 (average is 3)
Generally it takes 2 strategies per goal
Measures (a specific date, number, or
measurable result that will let you know
you accomplished what you set out to do)—
helps you define the target/finish line
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Normally the number of measures are about
the same as number of goals (with a single
measure being used for multiple strategies)
The 3-year vision
 Most recent year completed
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What are lessons learned to
improve/revise upcoming year?
 Current year
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Gather documentation and results
throughout the year for inputting
end-of-year results
 Up-coming year
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Based on findings from past and
current year, develop a revised plan
that will maximize improvement
and make a compelling case for the
upcoming budget allocations
ULP Details
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Goals
 The most useful goals are time specific
and are stated in quantitative resultsoriented terms (job descriptions are a
good example of this)
 Goals may be the same from year to
year
 When writing think about
implementation dates and how you
will measure
 Use verbs like: improve, increase,
enhance, achieve, reduce, evaluate,
measure, expand, upgrade
Strategies
 Each goal will need two or
more strategies
 Strategies include specific
activities that will lead to
accomplishment of the goal
 Use verbs like: create,
investigate, establish,
conduct, develop, analyze,
attend, implement, provide
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ULP Examples
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Goal
Strategies
 Increase student
enrollment in _____
 Develop a marketing plan
for _____
 Increase student
retention in _____
 Employ five EI
methodologies for _____
 Expand student
opportunities in _____
 Investigate the need for a
certificate in _____
ULP Year End Results
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Goal + Strategy = Results (your expected
outcome)
Examples of end-of-year results (Remember include
supporting documentation and any needed explanation):
 Increased student enrollment by 3% between fall 2011 and
fall 2012
 Improved student retention by 2% during the 2011-2012
school year
 Increased the number of certificates by 3%
 Improved student satisfaction by 5%
Planning—Key Steps
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Set goals
 Establish strategies to accomplish goals
 Provide measures for strategies
 Link to MCC’s Strategic Plan
Collect data/evidence of accomplishments
 As strategies are completed, save documentation
Make adjustments to plan, based on
changing circumstances
 Update plan throughout the year to show changes as
needed
The Big Picture
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Planning Cycle
Student Learning Outcomes
Unit Level Plans
Program Review
Budget
More Big Picture
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Now…Go to Compliance Assist
and may the Force be with you
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