Accreditation - Hartnell College!!

Institutional Self Evaluation – 12-05-12
In 2007, Hartnell adopted the continuous improvement cycle as its assessment and planning
model for improving student learning as well as programs and services. The college
systematically examines, in addition to its processes, student achievement data and achievement
of student learning outcomes at the course, program, and institutional levels. Data from those
assessments are utilized by the college to set priorities, direct interventions, and guide the
distribution of resources to ensure continuous improvement. The college utilizes its website,
Town Halls, flex days, and Board meetings, workshops and minutes to make public its
accomplishments with regard to student learning outcomes, student achievements, mission and
goals. Both Board and institutional goals are aimed at increasing and reducing disparity in
student learning outcomes as Hartnell strives to improve its overall effectiveness. The college
utilizes multiple data sets and planning tools to support its decision processes.
20. Public Information
Hartnell College provides a catalog for its constituencies in both print and online formats.
(http://www.hartnell.edu/academics/catalogs/2012-2013_catalog.pdf) General information,
academic and financial aid requirements, fees, degree and certificate information, student
policies, and Board policies are all contained in this catalog and in schedules of classes, and are
available in print and online formats. These documents are reviewed for accuracy and updated on
a regular basis.
The college catalog, and thus the website, provides its constituencies with precise, accurate, and
current information concerning: the official name, address, telephone numbers and website
address of the college; the educational mission; course, program and degree offerings; the
academic calendar and program length; an academic freedom statement; information about
available financial aid; learning resources available to students; names of governing board
members; admissions requirements; student fees and other financial obligations; degree,
certificates, graduation, and transfer requirements; academic regulations including those on
academic honesty; nondiscrimination policies; policies on transfer credits; grievance and
complaint procedures; sexual harassment polices; and policies on the refund of fees.
The college has a policy of open access to the media. It posts all Board materials online—
agendas, information packets, minutes, and policies—and it posts the president‘s weekly reports
to the Board online as well. Information about faculty and staff, including all academic
credentials of the faculty and administrators, are printed in the Catalog.
21. Relations with the Accrediting Commission
Hartnell College adheres to the eligibility requirements and accreditation standards and policies
of the Commission, describes itself in identical terms to all its accrediting agencies,
communicates any changes in its accredited status, and agrees to disclose information required
by the Commission to carry out its accrediting responsibilities. It has timely submitted all
required reports, including substantive change requests, as it has expanded both the location and
the delivery format of services. An archive of accreditation documents, presentations,
correspondence, and reports is available and may be accessed online.
(http://www.hartnell.edu/accreditation/)
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