Transcript Organization: Structures, roles, and responsibilities

Organization:
Structures, Roles, and Responsibilities
Maureen McGlynn
Chemeketa Community College
GOAL
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Highlight the principles and influences of
institutional mission, characteristics, and
culture on the organization of the self study,
and the structures, roles, and responsibilities
for the self study.
The Tipping Point – Malcolm Gladwell
Tipping toward a positive approach:
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Contagiousness
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Little causes have big effects
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Changes happen in a hurry
The Power of Context
 Atmosphere
of enthusiasm
 Bonding
 Excitement
 Respect
for the process
Self-Study Principles
Value - vision, culture, intent
Involvement – communication, engagement
Structure – leadership
Initiative – learning, self-disclosure
Timing – input, feedback, deadlines
Organization
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Pre-self-study phase – key considerations
Commit to a vision – reflection (critical
thinking and learning)
Timeframes and expectations
Familiarity with the process
Informal study/discussion group
Roles and Responsibilities
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Full involvement - top down/bottom up
Assessment of leadership capacity
Team and communication skills, commitment
Capacity
Structure for Self Study
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Standards 1, 6, 9 – 1 committee
Other others – stand alone committees
Standards Champions
Standards Co-chairs
Committee Members
Contributors
Publicizing the Efforts
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Student newspaper
Magnets – Save the date – April 10-12, 2006
Posters
Board of Education presentations
Accreditation web site
President’s Staff, President’s Advisory Council, all
college standing committees
Input sessions
Accreditation Fair
Supporting the Efforts
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Open sessions on writing the self study –
analysis vs. narrative
Program Notebooks
1:1 mentoring
Triage
Editor – one voice
Self-Study Organization
Creating a legacy document
 Overview
 Historical Context
 Current Context
 Components to Address Each Standard
 Analysis and Appraisal to include –
Strengths, Challenges, Recommendations