Steering Committee

Self-Study
STEERING COMMITTEE

Meeting dates (2:00-4:00 pm):

Dec. 5, 2006 visit debriefing
Apr. 20, 2006 (set up editing schedule)
skip March for Spring Break
Feb. 16, 2006
Jan. 19, 2006
Dec. 15, 2005
Nov. 17, 2005
Oct. 20, 2005
Sept. 15, 2005
August 18, 2005

Steering Committee Minutes - (Series Items)

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Writing Committee Minutes - (Series Items)

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The purpose of the Steering Committee is to provide leadership to the college and the Self-Study criterion committees, keeping the process on track for a successful completion of the Self-Study, college improvement, and eventual renewal of our accreditation.

Self-Study Roles and Responsibilities
All Employees

Actively participate in the self-study process

President

Appoint a self-study chair
In collaboration with the self-study chair, select the co-chair and Steering Committee
Provide assistance in designing the self-study, establishing the budget, and preparing for the site visit
Provide support for the self-study and serve on the Steering Committee
Advise the self-study coordinator of communications from HLC/NCA
Provide conceptual assistance in writing the report in collaboration with the writing/editing team

Deans/Vice-Presidents

Provide support for the self-study coordinator and serve on the Steering Committee
Serve as administrative liaison on the appropriate Criterion Committee
Provide information and leadership to your areas in preparing for and conducting the self-study

Self-Study Chair

Provide overall direction and execution of the self-study process
Coordinate the preparation of the self-study report, assist in writing the report
Chair the Steering Committee
Serve as a resource to all Criterion Committees (attend meetings as needed)
Report to the President regarding the progress of the self-study
Coordinate self-study events, including the Team site-visit in collaboration with the President and the Steering Committee
Coordinate the site visit (logistics delegated to a small committee)
Coordinate the review of the draft and final team reports in collaboration with the President and Administrative team

Self-Study Co-Chair

Assist the Chair - particularly with virtual resources

Criterion Chairs, Co-Chairs, and all Steering Team Members

Serve on the Steering Committee
Assist the coordinator to develop the self-study plan
Assist in the implementation of the self-study, specifically by chairing your Criterion committee, or in your particular area of expertise such as research or communications
Provide leadership in preparing the self-study report, specifically by creating drafts of your Criterion Chapter

Criterion Committee Members

Assist the Chair in collecting, evaluating, and analyzing data related to the Criterion
Attend Committee meetings regularly
Contribute to the writing of the chapter

Editing Team

Members of the steering committee will assist the President and Chair in editing the report
Several proof readers and outside readers will be used

Assistant to the Chair

Take meeting minutes of the steering committee and all criterion meetings, reserve rooms, handle clerical matters such as timecards, collect resource room materials as needed, assist in planning fun events