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November 21, 2009

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The Planning and Resource Development Electronic Newsletter (Issue #04) for May, 2003

The Planning and Resource Development Electronic Newsletter is sent to you to keep you informed about accreditation, planning, program review, and grants development activities at Victor Valley College.

Congratulations Graduates

Program Review


	Based upon the 1999 Accreditation Recommendations of the evaluation team, we have improved and implemented a revised Program Review process. Institutions are specifically required by 2004 Accreditation Standards to assure the quality and improvement of all instructional courses and programs offered in the name of the institution (Std. II.A.2) and evaluate all courses and programs through an ongoing systematic review of their relevance, appropriateness, achievement of student learning outcomes, currency, and future needs and plans. (Std. II.A.2.e) Click on the Master Schedule to review the due dates for each department's program review.

Accreditation

Spotlight on Standard II: Student Learning Programs and Services

The institution offers high-quality instructional programs, student support services, and library and learning support services that facilitate and demonstrate the achievement of stated student learning outcomes. The institution provides an environment that supports learning, enhances student understanding and appreciation of diversity, and encourages personal and civic responsibility as well as intellectual, aesthetic, and personal development for all of its students.

A. Instructional Programs
The institution offers high-quality instructional programs in recognized and emerging fields of study that culminate in identified student outcomes leading to degrees, certificates, employment, or transfer to other higher education institutions or programs consistent with its mission. Instructional programs are systematically assessed in order to assure currency, improve teaching and learning strategies, and achieve stated student learning outcomes. The provisions of this standard are broadly applicable to all instructional activities offered in the name of the institution.

B. Student Support Services
The institution recruits and admits diverse students who are able to benefit from its programs, consistent with its mission. Student support services address the identified needs of students and enhance a supportive learning environment. The entire student pathway through the institutional experience is characterized by a concern for student access, progress, learning, and success. The institution systematically assesses student support services using student learning outcomes, faculty and staff input, and other appropriate measures in order to improve the effectiveness of these services.

C. Library and Learning Support Services
Library and other learning support services for students are sufficient to support the institution's instructional programs and intellectual, aesthetic, and cultural activities in whatever format and wherever they are offered. Such services include library services and collections, tutoring, learning centers, computer laboratories, and learning technology development and training. The institution provides access and training to students so that library and other learning support services may be used effectively and efficiently. The institution systematically assesses these services using student learning outcomes, faculty input, and other appropriate measures in order to improve the effectiveness of the services.

The Standard II Team Members include the following:

Standard II Team Members

Student Learning Programs and Services

Co-Chairs
Peter Allan, Interim Vice President, Student Learning
Dr. Leonard Crawford, Dean, Student Services

Standard IIA - Instructional Programs

Chairs: Steve McDevitt

Bill Bachofner
Don Buchanan
Nord Embroden
David Graham
Bob Kirkham
Mary Martin
Dave Moser
Susan Penozo
Jim Previte
Beth Roberts
Mark Skuster
Karen Tomlin
Steve Toner
Henry Yong
Henry Young

Standard IIB - Student Support Services

Co-Chairs: Lynn Guardado, Jeffrey Holmes, David Miller, Sandra Moreno, Jackie Trost, Shirley Peterson, Sherri Pierce

Patricia Barnett
Theresa Bazurto
Carmen Cervantes
Fernando Contreras
Fran Ferrance
Manuel Gaytan
Pam James
Georgette Jodoin
Tayari Kundra, ASB Vice-President
Mike McCracken
Claude Oliver
Beth Roberts
David Rodriguez
Martha Villa
Bonnie Weathersby
Ahn Weis
Audrey Williams

Standard IIC - Library and Learning Support Services

Co-Chairs: John Akins, Fran Elgin, Leslie Huiner

Chris Cole
Josephine Fennessey
Liz Gersten
Kathleen Moore
Ray Navarro
Michele Osburn
Joe Pendleton
Jane Skuster
Patti Williams

If we have missed anyone on the Standard II Team, please contact Dr. Fay Freeman. If you would like to participate in the self-study, there is still time, contact Dr. Fay Freeman. For questions about Accreditation, Program Review, Planning, and Grants Development you can also contact Dr. Fay Freeman at 245-4271 ext. 2414.
Future Newsletters will feature information about Standards III and IV.

Planning and Resource Development Team:
Dr. Tom Miller, Planning Faculty Facilitator
Khalid Rubayi, Chair, Program Review Committee
Pamela Penland, Administrative Secretary
Scott Hicks, Student Office Assistant
Dr. Fay Freeman, Director

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