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Think Like an Accreditation Reviewer
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Michael JohnsonSenior Vice President/Chief of Staff
Southern Association of Colleges and SchoolsCommission on Colleges
Prepared for the UNCF Institute for Capacity Building
Memphis, TNFebruary 14, 2014
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3Navigating Accreditation
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Goals for this SessionWho is your reviewer?Reviewer likesReviewer dislikes and Red FlagsExamples and advice
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Facts About Your Accreditation Reviewers
Peers at similar institutionsVolunteersNot from your stateHave higher education experienceNot reading materials cover-to-coverAre all from Missouri
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What a Reviewer LikesDirect Answers
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"Just the Facts, Ma’am.”
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What a Reviewer LikesDirect AnswersStick to the StandardAppropriate Supporting DocumentsClean Navigation of MaterialsRequests for additional materials to be honored (On-Site Committees)
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What a Reviewer DislikesAbbreviations/acronyms
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THECBSCHEVIEARERMA
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What a Reviewer DislikesAbbreviations/AcronymsAll Material Treated as EqualHunting within a DocumentWasting Time with Irrelevant InformationBeing Insulted
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Red FlagUsing Future Tense in Reports!
“We will soon be developing expected learning outcomes for each of our majors.”
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Red FlagSaying you are in compliance when you obviously are NOT!
“The institution maintains good control over all of its financial resources. The most recent audit management letter confirms this.” [management letter had 4 findings, with 2 material weaknesses and both of these also repeat findings.]
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Red FlagTwo parts of the report contradict each other.
1. Standard on “institution-related entities” says that Michael College has no related entities such as a foundation.
2. The most recent Michael College financial audit mentions the “Michael College Foundation” in a Note.
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Mike Johnson’s Top 12 List
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ACCREDITATIONPARTY!