Learn, Grow, Become

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Learn, Grow, Become

• Self-Study 2008
• On the road to Candidacy

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Steering committee sessions
Chapter drafts
Focus groups
Chapter reviews
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Next Steps

• Site Visit
• Consultant/Evaluators
• Team Report and Recommendation
• Review Panel
• HLC Decision
• Self-Study for continued Candidacy or for
  ACCREDITATION ?

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What will the conversations with site visitors
entail?

• What is the mission of this program, unit,
  department and how does it relate to the
  colleges mission?
• Are you clear about TCCNHSs mission and how you
  fit in?
• Where are you going as you move into the future,
  as a college, as a program, as a department, as
  an office?
• How do you know you are successful? How do you
  measure effectiveness?
• How do you relate to the public and external
  stakeholders?

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Above all Be Candid and Thoughtful

• We are PROUD of
• Who we are
• How far we have come
• What the future holds

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Celebration !!!
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Self-Study Review What Have We Learned ?
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Areas for Growth

• Action Plan

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Peer Review Process -
Hosting the site visit

• November 10 12, 2008
• 4 Consultant/Evaluators
• Planned Agenda
• Resource Room

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How can I prepare for the site visit?

• READ the Self-Study Report

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They can ask ANYBODY

• ANYTHING !!!

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Whats the MOST Important Job?
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I work with admissions. How do I contribute to
student learning?

• You assist students in navigating the admissions
  process and assuring they have the necessary
  information to embark on their course of study.

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I work the front desk. How do I contribute to
student learning?

• You help current and prospective students gain
  access to the services available to them.

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I work with the Registrar. How do I contribute to
student learning?

• You make sure students can register for the
  classes they need and assure accuracy in
  reporting earned credits, etc.

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I manage the computer lab and coordinate IT
services. How do I contribute to student learning?

• You help students gain access to the software and
  services they need to complete assignments for
  class.

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I oversee and manage the building. How do I
contribute to student learning?

• You make sure students have a clean and
  comfortable environment in which to learn.

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I provide administrative assistance. How do I
contribute to student learning?

• You make the necessary tools available to faculty
  and administration assuring effective
  implementation of the curriculum and processes.

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I work with financial aid. How do I contribute to
student learning?

• You contribute to student learning by properly
  handling the financial resources required to keep
  students in school.

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I provide counseling services to students. How do
I contribute to student learning?

• You help students with their coping and life
  skills - optimizing their learning experience.

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I provide academic advising to students. How do I
contribute to student learning?

• You help students create a plan to meet their
  academic goals.

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I work with the Development office. How do I
contribute to student learning?

• You contribute to student learning by promoting
  and building alumni and donor relationships
  assuring financial viability and growth of the
  college.

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? or .
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Everyones job contributes to student learning
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Thank you as we continue to Learn, Grow, and
Become
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