South Mountain Community College Self-Study
Every ten years, South Mountain Community College (SMCC) launches a two-year self study process that ends with a three-day visit from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) team. At the January 8, 2007 faculty convocation, SMCC launched the NCA Higher Learning Commission’s (HLC) Self-Study effort.
The kick-off event began a two-year self-study process designed to involve all members of the organization in a self-evaluation of the college’s processes, programs, organizational structures, teaching/learning environments, and level of fiscal responsibility.
Earning accreditation is critical to a college. Without accreditation, student credits lose transferability and financial aide monies are reduced or eliminated completely.
Steering Committee:
- Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz, Mathematics Faculty, Coordinator
- Saralea Kinsey, English Faculty, Co-Chair, Project Writer
- Chris Haines, Athletic Director, Co-Chair, Student Services Liaison
- Dr. Linda Lujan, Vice President of Academic Affairs
- Dr. Joyce Elsner, Vice President of Administrative Services
- Rob Price, Director of Marketing
Committee Structure:
HLC Evaluation Team:
- Dr. Sue Darby, Dean of Instruction & HLC Chair
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- Dr. Chad Hanson, Faculty, Casper College
- Ms. Sarah Griffith, Assistant Vice President for Career Programs,
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- Dr. Kara Monroe, Executive Director of the Center for Instructional Technology,
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
- Dr. Daniel Phelan, President,
Jackson Community College
- Dr. Diane Vertin, VP of Academic Affairs,
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College