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Schedule for Reaffirmation of Accreditation

2011-2012
  • Accreditation Steering Team is appointed.

 
  • Each department or program appoints an accreditation and assessment contact person. Names are given to Dr. Cecilia Shore at shorec@muohio.edu by September 15.

 
  • Assessment Plans for all majors and degree-granting programs developed and due to Cecilia Shore, CELTUA by end of spring 2012 semester. [Note: Units may use existing plans created for professional accreditation or divisional requirements. Units without plans will be offered support through the Center for Enhancement of Learning and Teaching and will be encouraged to use outcomes specified in the Degree Qualifications Profile when appropriate.]

 
  • Focus group workshops on the Degree Qualifications Profile held with the departmental assessment/accreditation contact persons.

 
  • Begin compiling templates and lists of needed data for reaffirmation of accreditation. Design electronic storage warehouse (Compliance Assist) to accommodate needed information.
 
  • Create preliminary outline for Assurance Argument to identify gaps and strengths. Create plans to address critical gaps and areas needing institutional attention.
   

2012-2013
  • Report on the effectiveness of the Degree Qualifications Profile is drafted, revised and submitted to the Higher Learning Commission.
 
  • Two representatives from all departments, programs and divisions participate in training workshops on the electronic storage warehouse and templates.

 
  • Assessment Reports for undergraduate programs completed and uploaded onto Integrated Template on Compliance Assist by end of October.

 
  • Assessment Plans for graduate programs due to Cecilia Shore, CELTUA by end of October.
 
  • Finalize templates in electronic storage warehouse; departments and divisions begin completing templates.  Deadline for completion: May 20, 2013
 
  • Continue compiling needed data for reaffirmation of accreditation and store in electronic warehouse.  Begin drafting assurance argument.
   

2013-2014
  • Assessment Reports for graduate programs (full report or progress report) are uploaded onto the Integrated Template by end of October.

 
  • Continue compiling needed data for reaffirmation of accreditation and store in electronic warehouse.
 
  • Create preliminary draft of Assurance Argument and begin process of vetting it with key stakeholders.  Hold open forums to glean feedback.
   

2014-2015
  • Submit Assurance Argument and electronic Evidence File to Higher Learning Commission.

 
  • Host visit by peer reviewers.
 

 

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