1. REPORT TO THE YCCD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MARCH 9, 2017
Accreditation update
REPORT TO THE YCCD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MARCH 9, 2017

2. Accreditation Leads & Standards Chairs
Dr. Al Konuwa, Accreditation Liaison Officer
Professor Julie Brown, Faculty Co-Chair
Standard Chairs
Standard I: Mission, Academic Quality and Institutional Effectiveness, and Integrity
Dr. Siria Martinez and Dena Martin
Standard II: Student Learning Programs and Services
Prof. Christopher Howerton, Dean Sonia Ortiz-Mercado and Dean Monica Chahal 
Standard III: Resources 
Dr. Al Konuwa and Executive Dean Annette Lee
Standard IV: Leadership and Governance
Dr. Matthew Clark and Dr. White

3. Structure At WCC Accreditation Steering Committee
Faculty (Academic Senate Representatives)
Administration
Classified
Student
Reports to
College Council
Academic Senate

4. Accreditation Steering Committee
Member 
Position 
Term 
Dr. Michael White 
President      
Standing 
Dr. Al Konuwa 
Executive Vice President  
Accreditation Liaison Officer(Co-Chair) 
Prof. Julie Brown
Faculty (Co-Chair) 
Fall Spring 2019 
Dean Annette Lee 
LCC Executive Dean   
Dean Monica Chahal 
Dean of Instruction 
Dr. Siria Martinez  
Dean of Student Successand Institutional Effectiveness   
Dean Sonia Ortiz-Mercado 
Dean of Student Services 
Dr. Matt Clark 
Academic Senate President 
Prof. Christopher Howerton 
SLO Coordinator 
Prof. Nili Kirschner
Curriculum Coordinator 
Vacant 
Faculty (At-Large) 
Jolene Torres
Classified Representative 
ASWCC President or Designee
ASWCC Representative 

5. Guided by College Council’s Operating Agreement
Committee Purpose 
Under the guidance of the Accreditation Liaison Officer, the Accreditation Steering Committee is responsible for monitoring the progress in addressing the standards of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. 
The Steering Committee oversees the planning, coordination, documentation, authorship, and reviews the Progress Reports, the Mid-Term Report, Annual Reports, and the Accreditation Self-Study in preparation for comprehensive evaluation visits. 
Meets District Goal/College Strategic Direction 
District Strategic Goal #1:Student Success and Access 
Meets Accreditation Standard 
Standard IV: Leadership and Governance -The institution recognizes and uses the contributions of leadership throughout the organization for promoting student success, sustaining academic quality, integrity, fiscal stability, and continuous improvement of the institution. 
Committee Norms 
Operates under the Woodland Community College Committee Norms.  

6. Deliverables and Timelines (details in attachment)
Fall 2016
Spring 2017
Fall 2017
Spring 2018
Fall 2018
Organize Steering Committee
Professional Development
Protocols for Evidence Collection and Writing
Professional Development/Campus Wide Training
Completion of First Drafts Standards
Submit ACCJC Subchange
Hire One Voice Editor for Summer
Fall Convocation –Review Draft 1
Complete Drafts 2 & 3
Draft Report to Chancellor Cabinet
Establish Plans and Logistics for Visiting Team Visit
Presentation of Draft 4 to Board of Trustees
Campus and Community Forums (LCC/CCC/WCC)
Incorporate Board and Community Input in Draft 5
Finalize logistics for Team Visit
Submit Final Draft to ACCJC
Host Team Visit

7. Approach/Resources Collaboration with District/DSET
Collaboration with Yuba College
Meetings among ALOs and Faculty Co-Chairs
Inclusive Dialogue and Participation
Each Standard Team Must Include
Student, Faculty and Classified
Seek DSET Input for District Processes Implied in Standards
Training & Professional Development
ASCCC Accreditation Institute – 10 Admin/Faculty/Staff February 17/18
All Campus Training on March 17th
ACCJC ALO Training – April
Increase ASC or Faculty Participation on Visiting Teams
6 members on teams in 2016/2017

8. Approach/Resources ASC Meetings on 2nd & 4th Thursdays
Template Developed to Guide Writing Teams
Regular and Substantive Information and Awareness
Accreditation a Standing Agenda Topic for all Governance Committees
Bi-Monthly Newsletter
Website
Encourage Participation/Input from all Stakeholders

9. QUESTIONS???????