SACS Compliance Certification Report (PDF) - South Florida State ...

(DBOT) Policy 1.02.The college mission is reviewed annually by the DBOT as part of the December Board PlanningWorkshop. In 2008, as part of the strategic planning process, a taskforce recommended changes to thecollege vision, mission, and institutional core values. These suggestions were received and endorsed bythe President’s Council, presented to the DBOT for amendment and adopted by the DBOT at itsFebruary 25, 2009 meeting. The mission addresses a commitment to teaching and learning and publicservice. Although no component within the mission statement addresses research, the college usesresearch findings for decision making and institutional effectiveness purposes.The SFCC mission statement is published on the College Web site, in the SFCC College Catalog,Employee Handbook, Student Handbook, Faculty Handbook, and is posted in major buildings ateach college site.SourcesAcademic | Faculty HandbookAdministrative | Employee HandbookDBOT Minutes 1.28.09DBOT Minutes 2.25.09DBOT Policy 1.02, Vision, Mission, and Institutional Core ValuesEmployee Handbook, p. 6Faculty Handbook, pp. 1-2FS 1000.21, Systemwide DefinitionsFS 1004.65, Florida Colleges; Governance, Mission, and ResponsibilitiesMission on College Web SitePresident's Council Minutes 1.20.09SFCC College Catalog 2010-2011, p. 10Student Handbook 2010-2011, p. 6Student Services | SFCC College Catalog 2010-2011Student Services | Student Handbook 2010-20112.5Institutional EffectivenessThe institution engages in ongoing, integrated, and institution-wide research-based planning andevaluation processes that (1) incorporate a systematic review of institutional mission, goals, andoutcomes; (2) result in continuing improvement in institutional quality; and (3) demonstrate theinstitution is effectively accomplishing its mission.JudgmentCompliant Non-Compliant Not ApplicableNarrativeEvidence of using systematic data analysis to facilitate improvement activitiesSouth Florida Community College (SFCC) engages in ongoing, integrated, and institution-wide, researchbasedplanning and evaluation processes using an institutional effectiveness (IE) model adapted fromNichols and Nichols (2005). The Institutional Effectiveness Plan uses strategic planning, assessment,and continuous quality improvement as the three essential and interrelated components that form thecomprehensive framework for achieving the institution's mission.South Florida Community College Page 7 / 202