Whereas, The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges is conducting its review of the Draft 2024 Accreditation Standards [1] and soliciting feedback from the field;
Whereas, Significant changes in the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges administration, policies, and procedures have occurred since the adoption of the 2014 Accreditation Standards [2];
Whereas, The Academic Senate for California Community Colleges adopted the paper "Effective Practices in Accreditation: A Guide for Faculty" [3] through Resolution F15 02.01; and
Whereas, Faculty need continued guidance on effective practices for accreditation compliance in light of the aforementioned changes;
Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges revise the paper Effective Practices in Accreditation: A Guide for Faculty [4] and disseminate the revised paper upon its adoption by fall 2025.
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[1] The Draft 2024 Accreditation Standards can be found at https://accjc.org/wp-content/uploads/Draft-Standards-Fall2022.pdf.
[2] The 2014 Accreditation Standards can be found at https://accjc.org/wp-content/uploads/Accreditation-Standards_-Adopted-June-2014.pdf.
[3] "Effective Practices in Accreditation: A Guide for Faculty" can be found at https://www.asccc.org/sites/default/files/ASCCC%20Accreditation%20Paper%20Final.pdf.
[4] "Effective Practices in Accreditation: A Guide for Faculty" can be found at https://www.asccc.org/sites/default/files/ASCCC%20Accreditation%20Paper%20Final.pdf.