the report, and offered advice and criticism (input was recorded on laptop computers, bulletin boards, and on the hardcopies of the drafts themselves). More polished versions of the report then went out electronically to the entire campus community, and editorial and content advice was received via email. While the college’s profoundly democratic approach to the self study presented certain challenges—not the least of which were workflow management and
information overload—its efforts to keep the process open and engaging resulted in a document that reflects accurately and honestly the broad spectrum of views held across the greater Laney community. Also, the determination to maximize involvement ensured that the report would secure the endorsement and general support of the widest possible swath of the college’s constituents. Laney College Accreditation Self Study Timeline
Spring/Summer 2007
• Recruit self study participants • Roll out self study process
August 2007
• Identify categories of evidence • Organize evidence for committees • Convene subcommittees • Focus college community on self study
September 2007 – December/January 2008
• Get computers ordered and installed • Hire researchers • Convene standard subcommittees • Identify gaps and additional needed evidence
January Flex Day 2008
• Flex day session on self study
January/February 2008 – May 2008
• Draft four essays, one per standard • Review and modify essays • Present report to Steering Committee
Fall 2008
• Hold college-wide review of self study draft
March 9-12, 2009
• Host ACCJC/WASC accrediting team
Fall 2009
• Follow up on accrediting team visit
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