final report from HLC - Glendale Community College

II. COMMITMENT TO PEER REVIEWA. Comprehensiveness of the Self-Study ProcessThe Self-study process began in spring 2009. Volunteers came from all employee groups. There were eight sub-committees consistingof the five criterions plus committees on communications, hospitality, operational indicators, and the resource room. The criterioncommittees began gathering evidence in 2009-10. The 2010 convocation provided a means for communicating about the process andentitled, “CSI, the College Gathers Evidence”.The first comprehensive draft of the self-study was completed in June of 2011, which coincided with the retirement of President Green.The new president Kovala requested HLC postpone the originally scheduled visit for February 2012. In November 2011, all self-studycommittee members met with Dr. Breslin, staff liaison, to discuss the process. The final draft was submitted to HLC in February 2012.B. Integrity of the Self-Study ReportMembers of the team believe that the self study presents an accurate picture of Glendale Community College.C. Adequacy of Progress in Addressing Previously Identified ChallengesIn its last comprehensive report in 2002, the commission identified issues related to diversity, college climate, assessment, and strategicplanning. Changes have been instituted that embrace new initiatives in plans, in concert with the chancellors program “One Maricopa”.D. Notification of Evaluation Visit and Solicitation of Third-Party CommentRequirements were fulfilled.III. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS1The team examined documents regarding compliance with federal requirements for credit, tuition fees, institutional records of studentcomplaints, transfer of credits, verification of student identity, Title IV program and related responsibilities, institutional disclosures andadvertising/recruitment materials, relationships with other accrediting agencies and with state regulatory bodies, notification of thecomprehensive visit, and third party comments. The team found the college to be in compliance with these requirements.IV. FULFILLMENT OF THE CRITERIACRITERION ONE: MISSION AND INTEGRITY. The organization operates with integrity to ensure the fulfillment of its mission throughstructures and processes that involve the board, administration, faculty, staff, and students.1. Evidence that Core Components are metThere is strong awareness and understanding of the college’s revised mission and vision statements. The mission and vision statementsare posted prominently throughout the college’s buildings and are also provided on the college’s website in the “About the College”section. Most employees indicated their awareness and knowledge of the revised mission and vision statements when asked about themat various meetings with the HLC team members.9 Final Report: Assurance Section