AVC Faculty,
It’s Time to Get Accredited!
AVC’s Accreditation process is upon us. This happens every seven years and we are just kicking off the work that will culminate in 2024 with our next reaffirmation of accreditation from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC).
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Our first step is to create the Institutional Self-Evaluation Report (ISER). This report shows how the college meets its mission and goals, and its strengths and weaknesses concerning Accreditation requirements. The report also shows how the college aligns with the four Standards that the college is expected to meet (the four standards are outlined below). The work to complete the report has begun and will continue through April 30, 2022.
The Accreditation Committee meets monthly to discuss how the work for the four Standards is progressing. In an effort to create the report effectively, we have created Accreditation Teams. Each of the four Accreditation Standards Teams are currently gathering evidence to support their areas of focus. Accreditation Work Sessions are being held in-person and on Zoom for easy collaboration. In addition, each team and any sub-team holds additional meetings to discuss their areas of focus.
We would love to feature your work as part of this report! As you do spectacular things in your disciplines, departments, and/or divisions to help fill gaps or aid student success and retention, we would appreciate it if you would please share those data-supported narratives with the Accreditation Committee (AC). Please send those via email to madebayoige@avc.edu, along with any questions about the accreditation process.
Thank you for your participation,
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ACCJC’s Accreditation Standards |
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Standard I: Mission, Academic Quality and Institutional Effectiveness, and Integrity:
- Emphasis on student learning and achievement is documented through the use of qualitative and quantitative data. Systematic planning, implementation, and evaluation are done to improve the quality of educational services in an ethical environment.
Standard II: Student Learning Programs and Support Services:
- Instructional and learning support programs comply with higher education standards. Degree programs provide depth and breadth of knowledge. Program quality is regularly assessed and improved.
Standard III: Resources:
- Human, technological, financial, and physical resources support academic and quality and institutional effectiveness.
Standard IV: Leadership and Governance:
- Leadership and governance promote student success and fiscal stability, including the CEO and board of trustees.
- FPD training workshops on Accreditation purposes, Standards, documentation requirements, and evidence collection are being planned. The first part is coming up on Wednesday, October 20.
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Future Training Opportunities:
- FPD training workshops on Accreditation purposes, Standards, documentation requirements, and evidence collection are being planned. The first part is coming up on Wednesday, October 20.
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AVC Institutional Self-Evaluation Report Timeline, 2021-2024 |
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Jan. 1 – Jan. 31, 2021 (1 Month)
AVC’s Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) coordinates initial ISER trainings with the President’s Office & ACCJC’s Staff Liaison for AVC.
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Feb. 8 – Feb. 8, 2021 (1 Hour)
Board Training: Accreditation and Governing Board Roles & Responsibilities with AVC’s Staff Liaison Officer, Gohar Momjian.
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Feb. 11 – Feb. 11, 2021 (3 Hours)
ISER Kick -Off Training with AVC’s Staff Liaison Gohar Momjian for Admin. Council and Dept. Chairs.
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Sept. 1, 2021 – Apr. 30, 2022 (8 Months)
Accreditation Committee meets monthly to share progress with the ISER and Standards.
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Important information for Antelope Valley College community published by the Office of Marketing & Public Information. Upon request five business days before the event, reasonable accommodation will be provided to facilitate the participation of covered individuals with disabilities. Call (661) 722-6360. |
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