Sauk Valley Community College
HLC
Self-Study Document
September 19-21, 2011
Document Outline
HLC 2011 Self-Study Document
President's Message
Executive Summary
Profile of Sauk Valley Community College
Economic Context
Student Characteristics
Diversity of Population
The Self-Study Process
Self-Study Process Chronology
HLC Self-Study Committees
SVCC and the HLC
Responses to HLC Concerns
2002 Criterion 1
2002 Criterion 2
2002 Criterion 3
2006 Focused Visit Report: Assessment Concerns
2002 Criterion 4
2006 Focused Visit Report: Planning Concerns
2002 Criterion 5
2002 Advancement Section
Criterion 1: Mission and Integrity
Introduction
Responses to HLC Concerns
1A: Mission Documents
1A.1: Clearly Defined Mission Documents
1A.2: Systematic Review of Mission
1A.3: Defined Constituents
1A.4: Strategic Directions Publicized
1A.5: Commitment to High Academic Standards
1B: Service to a Diverse Community
1B.1: Commitment to Honor the Worth of Individuals
1B.2: Recognizes Diversity Within the Community
1C: Support for Mission
1C.1: Learning Organization Context
1C.2: Mission-Linked Budgeting Priorities
1C.3: Mission-Linked Strategic Decisions
1D: Organization Structures
1D.1: Board-Enabled Effective Leadership
1D.2: A Structure That Defines Authority
1D.3: Qualified Employees
1D.4: Faculty Responsible for Curriculum
1D.5: Effective Communication
1D.6: Organizational Review
1E: Integrity
1E.1: Ensures Fiscal Honesty
1E.2: Abides by Applicable Laws
1E.3: Maintains Clear and Fair Policies
1E.4: Oversees its Auxiliary Services
1E.5: Deals Fairly with External Constituents
1E.6: Represents itself Accurately to the Public
1E.7: Makes Timely Response to Complaints
Self-Reflection
Criterion 2: Preparing for the Future
Introduction
Responses to HLC Concerns
2A: Prepares for the Future
2A.1: Current Capacity is Known
2A.2: Environmental Scanning Identifies Emerging Factors
2A.3: Identified Authority for Decision-Making
2A.4: Attention to Function in a Multicultural Society
2A.5: Support for Innovation and Change
2B: Supports its Educational Programs
2B.1: Planning System Includes Measures
2B.2: Planning Responds to Changing Needs
2B.3: Commitment to Quality Education
2B.4: Support for Educational Programs and Services
2B.5: Concern for Continued Educational Quality
2B.6: Initiatives Enable Student Enrollment
2B.7: Effective Use of Human Resources
2B.8: Professional Development
2C: Ongoing Evaluation and Assessment
2C.1: Effective Systems Support Continuous Improvement
2C.2: Program Review Supports Continuous Improvement
2C.3: Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness
2C.4: Support for Planning and Assessment
2D: Planning Aligned with Mission
2D.1: Coordinated Planning and Budgeting
2D.2: Planning is Implemented in Operations
2D.3: Strategic Planning Responds to Change
2D.4: Planning Supports Graduate Preparation
2D.5: Planning Processes Involve Constituents
Self-Reflection
Criterion 3: Student Learning and Effective Teaching
Introduction
Responses to HLC Concerns
3A: Learning Outcomes Clearly Stated
3A.1: Faculty-Driven System
3A.2: Clear Goals and Outcomes
3A.3: Clearly Differentiated Learning Goals
3A.4: Multiple Measures
3A.5 Dissemination of Assessment Results
3A.6: Regular Review of Assessment System
3B: Values and Supports Effective Teaching
3B.1: Qualified Faculty Controls Instruction
3B.2: Professional Development Improves Teaching and Learning
3B.3: Evaluating and Recognizing Teaching
3B.4: Support for Faculty Use of Technology
3B.5: Learning Technology Is Budget Priority
3C: Creates Effective Learning Environments
3C.1: Learning Environments Expand
3C.2: Campus Supports Interaction of Students and Faculty
3C.3: Advising Programs Focus on Student Success
3C.4: Programs Support Overcoming Barriers
3C.5: Learning Environments Support Underprepared Students
3C.6: Technologies Enhance Effective Learning Environments
3C.7: Educational Services Included in Continuous Improvement System
3D: Supports Student Learning and Effective Teaching
3D.1: Facilities Support Teaching and Learning
3D.2: Resources for Learning and Teaching
3D.3: Evaluation of Learning Resources
3D.4: Data-Influenced Improvements
Self-Reflection
Criterion 4: Acquisition, Discovery, and Application of Knowledge
Introduction
Responses to HLC Concerns
4A: Values a Life of Learning
4A.1: Freedom of Inquiry
4A.2: Life of Learning
4A.3: Scholarship
4A.4 Student Accomplishment
4A.5: Employee Accomplishment
4B: Breadth of Knowledge and Skills
4B.1: General Education
4B.2: Relationship of Strategic Directions to General Education
4B.3: Commitment to Underprepared Learners
4B.4: Curricular and Co-Curricular Activities
4B.5: Preparation for Continued Learning or Occupational Skills
4C: Assesses Usefulness of its Curricula
4C.1: Relevance of Courses and Programs
4C.2: External Confirmation of Efficacy
4C.3: Graduate Success Outside the Institution
4C.4: Service to a Diverse Community
4D: Provides Support
4D.1: Academic Integrity
4D.2: Responsible Use of Technology
4D.3: Integrity of Research and Practice
Self-Reflection
Criterion 5: Engagement and Service
Introduction
Responses to HLC Concerns
5A: Learns from its Constituencies
5A.1: Extends Capacity
5A.2: Attention to Community Diversity
5A.3: Constituents are Well-Served by Outreach Programs
5B: Engages with its Identified Constituencies
5B.1: Support for Ongoing Engagement and Service
5B.2: Connections to the Community
5B.3: Academic Activities Connect Students to the Community
5B.4: Facilities Available to the Community
5C: Demonstrates Responsiveness its Constituencies
5C.1: Collaborative Ventures
5C.2: Transfer Policies Supportive of Learners
5C.3: Building Bridges to Diverse Communities
5C.4: Local Partnerships
5D: Internal and External Constituencies Value Services
5D.1: Evaluation of Services Involves Students
5D.2: Service to the Community
5D.3: Evaluation of Services Involves the Community
5D.4: Community Values Services
5D.5: Workforce Development Activities Are Valued
5D.6: Programs Meet Continuing Education Needs
Self-Reflection
A Closing Reflection on the Self-Study
What Did We Learn?
The Four Themes
Index of Statements of Evidence
Index of Figures
Glossary of Terms
Appendix A
A.1a Strategic Directions (.pdf)
A.1b Organization Chart (.pdf)
A.1c Planning Timeline (.pdf)
A.1d Operational Planning Template (.pdf)
A.1e Sample Program Review Template (.pdf)
A.2a Organizational Planning & Improvement Committee (OPIC) (.pdf)
A.2b Curriculum (.pdf)
A.2c Assessment (.pdf)
A.2d Program Review (.pdf)
A.3a Assessment Plan (.pdf)
A.4a Annual Report on the FY07-FY10 Strategic Plan (.pdf)
Appendix B
B.1: Institutional Snapshot (.pdf)
B.2: Federal Compliance Materials (.pdf)
B.3: List of Documents in Resource Room (.pdf)
Appendix B
B.1: Institutional Snapshot
B.2: Federal Compliance Materials
B.3: List of Documents in Resource Room
