Many of you are aware of the proposed Higher learning commission changes. The link is: http://www.ncahlc.org/download/PathwaysOverviewv6013110Final.pdf , it discusses the open pathway to improve the value of the accreditiation by reaffirming the process and requires the institution to continually assess. One outcome goal is to improve credibility.
This new model separates the process into two parts: assurance and improvement. The assurance process is the accumulation of data and the improvement process consists of how the institution will improve.
I like the goals established by the open pathway, specifically the reduction of the reporting burden on the institution. The 5 goals are listed on page two if you are interested.
Since I am currently involved in our accreditation process, I have gained a unique perspective on the whole process. It is full of areas for improvement. This new process is very similar to the current process and should allow for an easy transition. I can easily see how this will become a routine in an institution thus alleviating the "panic" involved in the 10 year accreditation visit that is currently in place.
From what I can gather, all institutions will be phased in to this setup bythe 2015-2016 year with a timeline placed in each of the institutions schedule.
Kory
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