Electronic Alternatives for the NCATE Accreditation Process

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Electronic Alternatives for the NCATE
Accreditation Process

• Kate M. Steffens
• St. Cloud State University
• NCATE Institutional Orientation
• September, 2002

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Web-Based Visit

• Critical Decision
• Embraces Accountability
• Faculty Involvement and Interest
• Living Exhibit Room
• Team members gain a more comprehensive
  understanding of the institution.

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Web Site

• Format / Design - Important Consideration
• Accreditation is a Focal Point
• Expanded Exhibit Room
• Organized by Standard

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Institutional Report

• Unlimited documentation can be used.
• Written for the web readers will approach it in
  a different way.
• Accreditation visit begins much earlier
  therefore, team members are well prepared.

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NCATE Visit - Technology Considerations

• Portable Computers
• Technology Room vs Exhibit Room
• Hotel Work Room
• NCATE CD - Visit is Frozen in Time
• Technology Specialist - 24 hours

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Overview of Web-Site

• St. Cloud State University
• College of Education
• www.stcloudstate.edu/coe/