Self-study Proccess Timeline and Overview
April 2007 |
Initiation of self-study process with the appointment of Steering Committee co-chairs |
July 2007 |
Steering Committee organizational meeting; subcommittee chairs appointed |
Fall 2007 |
Formation for sub-committees for campus wide discussion and data collection related the five accreditation criteria. |
Spring 2008 |
Subcommittees draft report segments; WVWC delegation attends accreditation workshop in Chicago |
Summer 2008 |
May and June – Criterion 3, 4 and 5 evidence collection and drafts disseminated to Steering Committee, sub committees and department chairs for input and/or comment; July and August one-day workshops for Steering Committee and invited guests |
Summer 2008 |
July and August Workshops—Narrative draft of self-study by criteria(1-5) |
Fall 2008 |
Draft of self-study criteria with gaps/deficits identified and methods for resolution of gaps and deficits developed. If gaps/deficits cannot be resolved, the narrative of plans for future resolution is written. |
Spring 2009 |
Writers edit draft; disseminate draft to Steering Committee and faculty/staff for comment |
Summer 2009 |
Writers finalize self-study |
Fall 2009 |
Self-study report printed, disseminated to constituencies and via website and submitted to HLC |
Fall 2009 |
HLC re-accreditation visit November, 2009 |