College of the Canyons Accreditation 08
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Welcome to Accreditation 08. This site is designed to accompany and enhance the 2008 accreditation process. Located below are links to the accreditation self-study report, as well as a variety of related documents and resources. (Site updated December 2, 2008.)
Self-Study Report
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Introductory Materials
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This section includes:
• Foreword
• Certification of Institutional Self Study
• History and Description of the College
• Community, District and Student Demographics and Data
• SLOs: Where We’ve Been and Where We Are
• Off-Campus Center
• Abstract of the Report
• Organization for the Self Study
• Institutional Organization
• Certification of Continued Compliance with Eligibility Requirements
• Responses to the Previous Comprehensive Evaluation
Standard I: Institutional Mission and Effectiveness
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This section includes:
• Standard I Theme Guide
• IA: Mission
• IB: Improving Institutional Effectiveness
Standard II: Student Learning Programs and Services
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This section includes:
• Standard II Theme Guide
• IIA: Instructional Programs
• IIB: Student Support Services
• IIC: Library and Learning Support Services
Standard III: Resources
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This section includes:
• Standard III Theme Guide
• IIIA: Human Resources
• IIIB: Physical Resources
• IIIC: Technology Resources
• IIID: Financial Resources
Standard IV: Leadership and Governance
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This section includes:
• Standard IV Theme Guide
• IVA: Decision-Making Roles and Processes
• IVB: Board and Administrative Organization
Summary of Planning Agendas
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This section includes:
• Summary of Planning Agendas
Master List of Evidence
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This section includes:
• Master List of Evidence
NOTE: The district is in the process of switching to the Community College League for California (CCLC) model for board policies. Consequently, there is some inconsistency in the numbering of policies throughout the self-study. In addition, some policy numbers may change between the printing of this document and the accreditation team visit. For assistance in locating cited policies, please contact the district chancellor’s office at (661) 362-3400 or the email addresses below:
lynne.mayer@canyons.edu
lenore.marta@canyons.edu
Glossary
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This section includes:
• Glossary
Self-Study Resources
Previous Reports
2002 Self-Study Report
2005 Mid-Term Report
Accreditation
Accreditation FAQ
What is accreditation?
What are the different kinds of accreditation?
Accreditation standards
Accreditation Reference Handbook
Eligibility requirements
Eligibility, Candidacy & Initial Accreditation Manual
Distance Learning Manual
Guide to Evaluating Institutions
Self-Study Manual
Team Evaluator Manual
Financial resources review guidelines
Accrediting Commission
What is the ACCJC?
What is WASC?
What are the purposes of ACCJC?
How does ACCJC evaluate colleges?
Who oversees the accreditors?
ACCJC Bylaws
WASC Constitution
ACCJC Commission members
ACCJC Commission staff
College Resources
General Information
Historical Overview
Mission, Vision, Philosophy and Goals
Campus Maps
• Valencia Campus
• Canyon Country Campus
Bond Measures
Measure C Citizens Oversight Committee
Measure M Citizens Oversight Committee
Planning Documents
Educational & Facilities Master Plans
• 2007-12 Report
Santa Clarita Cmty. College District (21.5 MB)
Canyon Country Campus (15.1 MB)
• 2002-07 Report
Chapters 1 & 2 (13.3 MB)
Chapter 3 (4.6 MB)
Chapter 4 (27.9 MB)
Technology Master Plan
2007 Academic Program Review
2006 Strategic Plan
Strategic Accomplishments Draft
Updates*
Strategic Plan Goals: 2008 & Beyond
Strategic Plan Accomplishments: 2005-08
*These documents were added after the accreditation process had been completed.
Publications
Publications Index
College of the Canyons Fact Book
Breaking News newspaper (current issue)
Bottom Line newsletter (current issue)
Economic Impact Report
The First 35 (35th-year historical review)
Decade of Progress (covering the 1990s)
Classes
College Catalog 2008-10 (1.7 MB)
Index of Previous Catalogs
Fall 2008 Schedule of Classes
Summer 2008 Schedule of Classes
Governance
SCCCD Board of Trustees
Board Member Profiles
Decision-Making Guide
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