Program Review 2.0 Pilot 2 October 2015

2012 Self Evaluation HAPS is the result of a process that began in 2012, the last Accreditation self- evaluation. Several results that are significant to the current cycle: Address recommendation on program review and planning Clarity on SLO assessment expectations Notice of new standards with further data and assessment reporting requirements

Use of 2012 Self-Evaluation Results As a result, the college engaged in a focused effort to integrate these accreditation requirements with emerging federal and state legislative requirements, including performance reporting expectations as evidenced by: Federal requirements for institution-set standards for student achievement and workforce outcomes State requirements for performance reporting (ARCC, Student Success Scorecard) State requirements for funding based on services for new students (SSSP) State requirements for Student Equity reporting (Equity Plan)

Spring 2014 Evaluation The program review and planning cycle of was evaluated and the results were delivered to the college in Spring The college began implementing the recommendations by: Reviewing the college mission and as a result revising the mission to include a measurement component (Fall 2014-Spring 2015) Creating a new college strategic educational master plan (SEMP) Board approved Spring 2015

Planning Task Group, 2015 A Planning Task Group of CPC was formed in Spring 2015 (work ended Fall 2015) to review the progress of the implementation of the 2014 evaluation. The outcomes of this Task Group were: Revision of the college planning process (planning document) Identify specific measurements to assess the achievement of the SEMP Measures provide alignment with federal and state requirements SEMP provides the framework for program review, unit planning and resource allocation

HAPS Workgroup A workgroup (OIE staff, SLO coordinator, Academic Dean) met during Summer 2015 to develop an integrated slo assessment, program review, planning and resource allocation system using the SEMP framework Developed Harbor’s Assessment-based Planning System Documented in SLO Assessment Handbook (draft) and Program Review and Planning Manual (in process) Designed to address 2012 Recommendations and new Accreditation Standards

Accreditation Standard 1 Standard 1: The institution demonstrates strong commitment to a mission that emphasizes student learning and student achievement. Using analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, the institution continuously and systematically evaluates, plans, implements, and improves the quality of its educational programs and services. The institution demonstrates integrity in all policies, actions, and communication. The administration, faculty, staff, and governing board members act honestly, ethically, and fairly in the performance of their duties.

The New College Mission Los Angeles Harbor College promotes access & student success through associate and transfer degrees, certificates, economic & workforce development, & basic skills instruction. Our educational programs & support services meet the needs of diverse communities as measured by campus institutional learning outcomes.

Q1: Does the new mission meet the Standard? The institution demonstrates strong commitment to a mission that emphasizes student learning and student achievement. OLD: Los Angeles Harbor College fosters learning through comprehensive programs that meet the educational needs of the community as measured by student success, personal and institutional accountability, and integrity NEW: Los Angeles Harbor College promotes access & student success through associate and transfer degrees, certificates, economic & workforce development, & basic skills instruction. Our educational programs & support services meet the needs of diverse communities as measured by campus institutional learning outcomes.

Why Revise the Mission? To review and re-establish college priorities To create a framework for assessing our priorities To align with the LACCD Mission and Strategic Plan

What you can do to help meet the standard… Help promote the new mission Include the mission on official communications (meeting agendas, minutes, correspondence with students) Have internal discussions on the new mission (focus on the change from the previous mission) Add the mission to your signature Post the mission in visible work or service areas

From the Planning Policy and Procedure Manual: The College Mission “states the purpose of the college and the population to be served as defined in state law.” Planning Handbook

The Student Success Scorecard 2015 results have been published The State’s way of evaluating achievement of our mission Aligns with CCCCO, LACCD, Harbor, ATD, SSSP, Equity plans and measures Accreditation’s way of evaluating the achievement of our mission (Standard 1.B): Using analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, the institution continuously and systematically evaluates, plans, implements, and improves the quality of its educational programs and services.

The Student Success Scorecard – CCCCO Office:

Q2: How does the Scorecard help Harbor… …continuously and systematically evaluates, plans, implements, and improves the quality of its educational programs and services.

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