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Appreciative Accreditation: A Mixed Methods Explanatory Study Of Appreciative Inquiry-Based Institutional Effectiveness Results In Higher Education, John Thibodeau

Department of Educational Administration: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

This study examined the effects of using Appreciative Inquiry in accreditation and related institutional effectiveness activities within higher education.  Using an explanatory participant-selection mixed methods approach, qualitative data from a series of interviews were used to explain the experiences of individuals identified from quantitative survey results.  Appreciative Inquiry is a theoretical framework for action research, organizational development, and evaluation that emphasizes the positive aspects of human systems.  In recent years, Appreciative Inquiry has been applied specifically to improvement activities associated with regional accreditation, such as the Vital Focus self-assessment that precedes the transition to the Higher Learning Commission's AQIP process. …

Superintendent Perceptions Of The Accreditation Process In The State Of Mississippi, Betty Mae Merhundrew

Dissertations

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 provides guidelines that all public schools in the United States must follow. Provisions of this law require that specific assessments be given to all students in schools across the United States and that individual states establish one system of accountability for all schools. Although much is being done, public schools are still lacking in the area of accountability reform. Many states set their own achievement goals and standards for which schools within their states are measured and then held accountable for students’ performance. This study examined the perceptions of all Mississippi school …

Oral History Interview With Pang Yang Hoong: Conceptualising Smu, Yang Hoong Pang

Oral History Collection

The interview covered: first involvement with SMU, roles and responsibilities, risks, mission statement, business education, student recruitment, first day of classes, founding dean of School of Accountancy, strategy, accounting curriculum, employer engagement, internships, faculty research, achievements, challenges.

Biography:

Founding Dean, School of Accountancy, SMU, 2000–2014

Member of SMU start-up team

An SMU ‘pioneer’, Professor Pang Yang Hoong joined the start-up team for the new university in 1998.

She became the first dean of the School of Accountancy in September 2000. Accredited by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore, the accountancy programme combines a broad-based education with internships at …

Gen Ed Steering Committee 2009-2010, Uno Office Of Academic And Student Affairs

Student Learning

Welcome to the UNO General Education website. Currently, General Education is one of three UNO AQIP (Academic Quality Improvement Project) Action Projects. UNO follows the AQIP http://www.aqip.org/ process or path for its institutional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission/North Central Association.

Results Of The Accreditation Process To Guide Postsecondary Certificate-Granting Institution Improvement, Sherri E. Nash

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

Research gaps exist in knowledge about postsecondary certificate-granting institutions, as well as results of accreditation processes. This qualitative study focuses on national accreditation results that can: 1) define strengths and improvement areas in these institutions; 2) determine why action is taken or not taken on accreditation recommendations; and 3) identify results, strengths, and challenges of accreditation. This research base can guide improvements in these institutions and the North Central Association – Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI) process. The population was 125 accredited schools in ten states, representing 96% of all NCA CASI accredited public, postsecondary institutions. Methods …

Sacs Standards 2004: A Compliance Strategy For Academic Libraries, William N. Nelson

The Southeastern Librarian

This article first provides an introduction to and summary of Principles of Accreditation accompanied by a detailed list of provisions specifically applicable to libraries in higher education. The provisions and importance of Standards for College Libraries, approved by the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) in 2000, are summarized and examples of implementation are identified. In a 2003 revision, minimal changes were made to these ACRL standards, which received final approval as the ACRL Standards for Libraries in Higher Education in June 2004. These standards now supercede the three ACRL type-of-library standards produced separately for universities, colleges, and community …

The Impact Of Environmental Issues And Stakeholder Expectations On U.S. Institutional And Programmatic Accreditation, Barbara L. Tedesco

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

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A Process Model For Conducting A High School Self-Study At Auburn Riverside High School, Auburn, Washington, David L. Halford

All Graduate Projects

The purpose of this project was to design a process model detailing the evaluation procedure for a high school self-study required for state and regional accreditation. To accomplish this purpose, a review of current literature regarding school self-study, restructuring and educational reform was conducted. The project describing a collaborative approach, included the planning and organization of staff workshops, a description and implementation plan for the interactive activities used in the evaluation process, and the preparation of the self-study project which was submitted to the Auburn School District School Board and the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The process …

A Process Model For Conducting A High School Self-Study At Foster High School, Tukwila, Washington, Patricia C. Larson

All Graduate Projects

The purpose of this project was to design a process model detailing the evaluation procedure for a high school self-study required for state and regional accreditation. To accomplish this purpose, a review of current literature regarding school self-study, restructuring and educational reform was conducted. The project, describing a collaborative approach, included the planning and organization of staff workshops, a description and implementation plan for the interactive activities used in the evaluation process, and the preparation of the self-study project which was submitted to the South Central School District School Board, the Office of the Superintendant of Public Instruction and the …

The Academy And The Professions: Inherent Tensions In Professional Accreditation, Vernon A. Keel

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the inherent tensions between professional accreditation and the university tradition, focusing on developments in the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications during the 1980s. It reviews the adoption of six general principles for accreditation, emphasizing institutional integrity, diversity, innovation, liberal education, academic control, and minimizing administrative burden. Major changes included a shift to unit accreditation, clearer standards, improved reporting procedures, and expanded professional representation. The discussion highlights controversies such as proposals to return to sequence accreditation, stricter liberal arts requirements through the 90/65 rule, and ongoing concerns about balanced representation between educators and professionals …

Academic Values Are Losing Out To The Narrow Values Of Industry Representatives In The Accreditation Process, Robert O. Blanchard

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article critiques the dominance of professional values in the accreditation of journalism and mass communication programs, arguing that academic perspectives have been marginalized in the process. It highlights how accreditation policies, shaped largely by industry representatives, have defined all journalism and mass communication courses as non-liberal arts, a stance that threatens the intellectual and academic identity of the field. The discussion emphasizes that many communication courses contribute directly to liberal education through conceptual and critical content, and rigid vocational classifications risk undermining their value within universities. Historical perspectives and comparisons with liberal arts traditions are used to illustrate the …

The Basics Of Accreditation By Acejmc: Overview, Ed Mullins

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article provides an overview of the accreditation process in journalism and mass communication as administered by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC). It explains accreditation as a system of certifying whether professional units meet prescribed standards and outlines the conditions required for eligibility, including practitioner-oriented mission statements, governance structures, and budgetary control. Twelve standards guide the process, with curriculum, faculty quality, instruction, resources, and diversity emphasized as central criteria. The article describes the multi-year preparation required for accreditation, the role of self-study, site visits, and evaluation by teams of educators and practitioners. It details …

Introduction: It's Time To Hang Together, Robert O. Blanchard, William G. Christ

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This introduction outlines the purpose of a symposium on the role of communication and media studies in liberal education, held at Trinity University in 1987. The gathering sought to address how mass communication could be more fully integrated into the liberal arts through conceptual and collaborative dialogue. Papers prepared for the symposium examined what is fundamental to the discipline, how communication faculty can engage with colleagues in traditional fields, and how undergraduate education might be broadened to balance specialization with liberal learning. Additional contributions addressed accreditation criteria and their impact on the liberal arts, as well as broader historical and …

What You See Way Not Necessarily Be What You Get, Paul A. Distler

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article raises concerns about ethics in theatre education, focusing on discrepancies between what programs claim and what they can realistically deliver. Drawing on experiences as a consultant and accreditation evaluator, the discussion highlights cases where institutions created degree programs without sufficient faculty or resources, often motivated by competition with nearby schools. Examples also include promotional materials exaggerating facilities or equipment, misleading prospective students and the public. These practices are described as symptomatic of a larger “truth in advertising” problem within theatre education, where ambition outpaces capability. While accreditation efforts and external evaluations may provide some oversight, the article argues …

15th Annual Seminar Departmental Leadership: Getting Results

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

In November 1987, the Association for Communication Administration held its Fifteenth Annual Seminar and programs in Boston. The seminar, “Departmental Leadership: Getting Results,” was facilitated by Lee Bolman of Harvard University and featured plenary discussions, small group sessions, and a luncheon. Additional programs addressed major issues facing communication administrators, including accreditation in the communication disciplines, curriculum design in merged departments, and the role of departments in faculty recruitment. Special sessions supported new administrators and explored strategies for promoting faculty, responding to adult learners, and sustaining quality programs during budget constraints. The meeting concluded with discussions on balancing increased enrollments with …

Aca Seminar And Programs, Robert M. Smith

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

In 1987, the Association for Communication Administration announced a series of seminars and programs scheduled for its annual meeting in Boston.

Development Of Quality Factors For College And University Theatre Programs, Kelvie C. Comer

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the meaning and application of “quality” in theatre programs within higher education. It emphasizes that quality must be defined not only in abstract terms but also through practical factors that affect program success and survival. Key considerations include curriculum design, student admission standards, faculty recruitment and retention, and the establishment of appropriate evaluative criteria. The discussion highlights the influence of external judgments, such as accreditation and professional expectations, as well as the role of internal leadership in shaping program direction. The article argues that quality is not an accidental byproduct but the result of conscious decisions that …

Determining How Well Graduates Are Prepared For The Real World, Bob Bohiken

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This study describes an effort to evaluate the preparation of communication graduates at Northwest Missouri State University for professional employment. Surveys were administered to recent graduates and their immediate supervisors to assess employment patterns, adequacy of training, application of coursework to job responsibilities, and continuing professional development. Separate instruments were designed for general speech communication, organizational communication, public relations, and speech/theatre education graduates. Response rates were 35% for graduates and 20% for supervisors. Results did not yield consensus on specific program strengths or weaknesses but provided baseline data and a viable evaluation method. The study concludes that systematic feedback from …

Assessing The Health Of The Profession: A Diagnosis Of Theatre, Douglas N. Cook

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article assesses the overall condition of theatre as both a professional and academic field within the broader context of the performing arts. Using a metaphor of medical diagnosis, the analysis identifies theatre as a “fabulous invalid”—ailing but resilient. National data demonstrate the expansion of regional and nonprofit theatre, with significant growth in professional companies, productions, and employment since the 1970s, despite persistent financial instability. The discussion links this professional growth to developments in theatre education, including the proliferation of degree programs, the acceptance of the MFA as a terminal degree, and the emergence of cooperative relationships between professional and …

Program Evaluation In Undergraduate Only Institutions, Beverly Reynolds

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines program evaluation from the perspective of a community college communication program, contrasting conditions at undergraduate only institutions with those at universities. The discussion identifies distinctive faculty characteristics, including small departmental size, geographic isolation, generalist teaching demands, heavy instructional loads, and limited emphasis on research. It emphasizes the need for faculty involvement in advising and cocurricular activities as well as participation in peer review and shared governance. Student demographics are described as heterogeneous, older, and often part time, with many entering through open admissions and possessing varied communication preparedness. The article outlines multiple motivations for evaluation such as …

Program Evaluation And Elimination: A Case Study, Edward L. Mcglone

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

Focused on academic program review in Mississippi public universities, this case study describes how a statewide evaluation process led to the proposed elimination of an undergraduate French program despite favorable consultant assessment. The piece recounts the review structure, the role of external consultants, the use of mission statements by governing boards, and the conflict between consultant reports and administrative summaries. It also documents responses from faculty, professional organizations, alumni, and national higher education groups, emphasizing concerns about transparency, liberal arts education, and the ethical use of external evaluation. The article concludes with guidance for departments undergoing review, including the importance …

Professionalism In Bfa And Mfa Training Programs, Jon Whitmore

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

The essay examines how professional theatre training programs can define and organize BFA and MFA education around preparation for work in professional theatre. It uses accreditation expectations as a starting point, then argues that administrators must create clear goals, make deliberate choices about program scope, and align curriculum, faculty, production activity, and student training with those goals. The piece emphasizes intensive skill development, extended studio and rehearsal time, professionally active faculty, acceptance of creative activity within academic reward systems, and production programs that function as training laboratories. It also considers the tension between professional specialization and broad liberal education. The …

Preliminary Accreditation Draft, Gene Yonuschot Ph.D.

Gene Yonuschot, Ph.D. Collection

Draft of the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine's preliminary Accreditation report.

Southern Association Of Colleges And Secondary Schools - Etsu 1925 Accreditation Application, East Tennessee State University

Establishment of ETSU

East Tennessee State officially became a college in 1925 with a name change to East Tennessee State Teachers College. During this same time, East Tennessee State began applying for accreditation from the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools of the Southern States. The institution would eventually achieve accreditation in 1927. This is a hand written draft of an early accreditation application completed in 1925 by President Charles C. Sherrod, of whom the current ETSU main campus library is now named.

The physical copy of this item can be found in the President Correspondences Collection of the Archives of Appalachia at …