AQIP 2007 Systems Portfolio - San Juan College

San Juan College – AQIP Systems Portfolio – November 2007• SJC strategic and operational planning is aligned with its mission and link to budget and resource allocation[8C2, 8P1]• Operational and resource planning processes involve input and prioritization at all organizational levels.[3P1, 8P4, 8P6, 8P7]• Alignment of short-term and long-term strategies, facility master plan, key administrative support processes,and collection of data and information with mission focus enhances institutional capacity to fulfill thatmission. [8C2, 8P2]Criterion Three – Student Learning and Effective TeachingThe organization provides evidence of student learning and teaching effectiveness thatdemonstrates it is fulfilling its educational mission.Core Component 3a. The organization’s goals for student learning outcomes are clearly stated foreach education program and make effective assessment possible.• Identified student learning and student services outcomes are incorporated into curriculum development andassessment activities, including a required statement of learning outcomes in each course. Curriculumchanges are approved through the Curriculum Committee process. [1C1, 1P1, 1P8, 1P11]• The college differentiates its learning goals for associate and certificate programs, enhanced with diversestrategies and applications. [1P2, 1P3, 1P5, 1P10, 1I1, 7C1]• The organization’s assessment of student learning extends to all programs and is integrated in data reportedfor purposes of external accountability. [1P11, 1P12, 1R1, 1R2, 1R4, 7C2, 7P1, 7R2]• Faculty and professional staff are involved in defining student learning outcomes and creating strategies todetermine outcome achievement. [1P1, 1P8, 1P11]Core Component 3b. The organization values and supports effective teaching.• SJC supports effective teaching in multiple forms through the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTX),Distinguished Teaching Chairs, Distance Education and Technology training support and other professionaldevelopment resources. [1C5, 4C4, 4P4, 8P6]• Services to support improved pedagogies and innovative practices, student preparation, and constituenciesexpectations enhance effective teaching practices [1P4, 1P6, 4P3, 4P5]• Value of effective teaching practices are communicated through supportive leadership and celebratedthrough the employee recognition program. [4P3, 4P4, 4P7, 4P8]Core Component 3c. The organization creates effective learning environments.• SJC aligns mission and goals by creating diverse learning environments to meet the needs of students andthe community. [1C2, 1C5, 1P9, 1R3, 2R2]• The college offers multiple levels of education in appropriate schedules and delivery systems. [1C3, 1P3,2C3]• Multiple programs, support services, and facilities accommodate at-risk, special needs, honors, youth, adultand life-long learning. [1C4, 1P5, 1P10, 2P5, 2R1]Core Component 3d. The organization’s learning resources support student learning and effectiveteaching.• Key instructional units are organized to support student learning and strategic alignment, and address thecore requirements of students. [1C3, 1I1, 1I2, 3R1, 3R2, 3R3, 4C1, 6C1, 6C2]• Organizational Development, Center for Teaching Excellence and student resources provide access tolearning, and professional development supportive of student learning and effective teaching . [1C3, 1P5,1P9, 1R2, 1I2, 4C4]• Technology support and student learning options, partnerships, and innovations enhance student learningand strengthen teaching effectiveness [1C3, 1C4, 1P2, 1P3, 1P5]Index to Evidence for the Criteria for Accreditation 89