Compliance Evaluation Team and Evidence Management

Compliance Evaluation Team and Evidence Management

Evaluation Team Profile

We recommend that the Evaluation Team Chair has strong representation from the following perspectives:

  • Currently in the role of President or Chief Academic Officer at a community college with a similar size enrollment to MVCC;
  • Experienced site team member;
  • Trained on the updated MSCHE Standards for Accreditation;
  • Knowledgeable of local boards
  • Familiar with a multi-campus institution; and
  • Collective bargaining expertise.

Additionally, we recommend the Evaluation Team members have strong representation from the following perspectives:

  • Be from community colleges with a similar size enrollment to MVCC, preferably in a multi-campus environment;
  • Have experience with a diverse student population that is reflective of MVCC’s student body;
  • Be knowledgeable about comprehensive academic programs with both transfer and technical programs that support workforce development; and
  • Have familiarity with the updated MSCHE Standards for Accreditation.

We believe that the following institutions would qualify as peer institutions and are located within the Middle States region:

  • Frederick Community College (MD)
  • Harford Community College (MD)
  • Howard Community College (MD)
  • County College of Morris (NJ)
  • Raritan Valley Community College (NJ)
  • Luzerne Community College (PA)
  • Northampton Community College (PA)
  • Reading Community College (PA)

Our competitor institutions would include:

  • Herkimer Community College (NY)
  • Utica University (NY)
  • SUNY Polytechnic Institute (NY)

 

Our aspirant institutions would include:

  • Prince George Community College (MD)
  • Passaic Community College (NJ)
  • Delaware Tech Community College (DE)
  • Union County Community College (NJ)

Our flagship programs are:

  • Cybersecurity
  • Airframe & Powerplant Technology
  • Engineering and Trades
  • Health Professions (Nursing, Respiratory Care, Radiology Technology, Surgical Technology)
  • Visual Arts

Strategies for Managing the Evidence Inventory

In fall 2023, the College established a dedicated workgroup with the primary objective of reviewing, analyzing, and addressing accreditation and compliance requirements related to MSCHE.  A key focus of this group has been the comprehensive evaluation of the revised (July 2023) MSCHE Evidence Inventory.

The workgroup, comprising the Vice President for Learning and Academic Affairs (VPLAA) and representatives from the VPLAA Office, Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO), Director of Compliance, and Executive Director of Equity and Inclusion, has systematically identified and curated relevant resource documents.  This work will be shared with the Steering Committee and subsequent Working Groups who will engage subject matter experts across various areas to ensure accurate and thorough documentation.

Working Groups will be provided with specific guidelines for reporting and saving evidence.  All evidence and related documents will be saved on institutional repositories.