Preparation for the 2007 NCA Accreditation Visit

Approximate Timeline

Fall 2004

• Announce Self-Study Coordinators
• Appoint Self-Study Steering Committee
• Inform Campus Community about the Self-Study
• Notify Commission of preferred dates for the visit, the name of the Self-Study coordinator, and any proposed changes in the Statement of Affiliation Status

Winter Term 2005

• Self-Study Committee develops the Self-Study plan and submits to the commission
• Self-Study Chair establishes a detailed timetable with milestones
• Organize and select principal subcommittees
• March/April 2005, Self-Study Coordinator and committee participate in the Self-Study Coordinators Workshops at the NCA Annual meeting
• Sub-committees gather data, interview, analyze, and develop draft reports for submission to the Steering Committee
• Inform campus community about progress of the Self-Study
• Identify technological and other resources needed to support process

Spring/Summer Term 2005

• Subcommittees continue to gather data, interview, analyze, and develop draft reports for submission to the Steering Committee

Fall Term 2005

• Send Commission information on preferences for the composition of the team
• Steering Committee analyzes information prepared, completes studies, prepares rough draft of report

Winter Term 2006

• Self-Study Coordinator and Committee participate in the March/April 2006 Self-Study Coordinators Workshop at the NCA Annual Meeting
• Circulate draft of report for comments and reactions
• Gather additional information as needed and begin to organize information for resources room for team

Summer 2006

• Editor (single author) compiles the Final Self-Study Report

Two months before visit

• Send one complete set of evaluation materials to each member of the evaluation Team and to the Commission liaison
• Prepare for team visit