Accreditation Steering Committee

(Governance Committee - Reports to President's Advisory Council)

Purpose

The Accreditation Steering Committee serves as an ambassador to the campus in recruiting diverse interests and engagement in the processes of accreditation. The Committee collaboratively guides progress and the self-reflection processes. Members are to become experts on the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) and the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC), accreditation policies and standards, and serve as resources to the College and their constituencies.

Function

Be an active resource to the College regarding accreditation.
Guide the accreditation self-reflection process for the College. Coordinate training for faculty, staff, management, and students with regards to accreditation standards, policies, and procedures. Develop and recommend policies and procedures for accreditation.
Provide guidelines for effective participation in and timely completion of accreditation
Review and provide input on reports for the ACCJC.
Recommend to the Accreditation Liaison Officer support needs for production and completion of accreditation reports for the ACCJC.
Coordinate with the School of Continuing Education on the Accrediting Commission for Schools WASC accreditation.

Membership Meeting Times

Committee Type	Co-Chairs	Meeting Schedule	Location	Time
Governance	Kelly Fowler and Barbara Mezaki	1st Friday of the month during the Fall and Spring Semesters	Zoom	10:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.