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Institutional effectiveness is evaluated regularly using several research instruments and assessmentactivities. Particular emphasis is given to employing validated instruments that facilitate inter-institutionalcomparative analyses and provide opportunities to engage in descriptive and, when appropriate,inferential statistical analyses. For example, the college participates in the National CommunityCollege Benchmark Project (NCCBP) to ensure the use of a reliable method to compare outcome datawith national community college benchmarks. State research findings are also available forcomparison purposes.Primary assessment activities at SFCC are generated through institutional, unit, and programmatic levelassessment. The college also maintains a series of well-documented, ongoing, and multi-level processesrepresenting an institution-wide commitment to support institutional effectiveness and promoteeducational quality. All campuses, divisions, units, programs, and courses contribute to the systemicinstitutional effectiveness process. The table below identifies the major assessment tools and processesintegrated into the college's systematic review.ProcessCore Indicators ofEffectivenessAdministrative ProgramAssessment (APA)Educational ProgramAssessment (EPA)Institutional Effectiveness Tools and ProcessesLevel of Assessment orPlanningAssessment--InstitutionalAssessment--Unit levelAssessment—Program levelDescription16 indicators used in assessment of thecollege’s ability to meet its mission.Annual assessment process used toevaluate the mission, outcomes,performance measures, analysis, andimprovement efforts for alladministrative support, student support,and community or public service units.Annual assessment process used toevaluate the mission, outcomes,performance measures, analysis, andimprovement efforts for educationalprograms.Strategic Planning Planning—Institutional A five-year plan that presents thecollege strategic imperatives, goals, andkey indicators; the plan is evaluated andprioritized annually.Unit Action Plan (UAP) Planning—Unit level Annual planning projected by eachadministrative and educational unit; theUAP is evaluated annually for goalachievement.Individual PerformanceEvaluationEmployee SatisfactionSurveyOtherAssessment and planning--IndividualAssessment--InstitutionalVarious research andassessment activitiesRequired annual appraisal of employeeperformance; includes assessment ofpersonal goal achievement and projectsgoals for the upcoming year.College-wide assessment of institutionalclimate and services.Benchmarking, surveys, needsassessments, advisory committeefindings, state reports, and otherassessments that target specific areas ofinterest.The President’s Council (PC) is comprised of key administrative personnel and the Faculty Councilpresident; it serves as a decision-making body for budget, institutional effectiveness assessment,strategic planning, and policy and procedure oversight. The PC receives reports and recommendationsfrom college committees or advisory groups regarding proposals and improvement efforts that havecollege-wide implications. The PC reviews recommendations, takes action, and forwards to the DistrictSouth Florida Community College Page 9 / 202