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4. Institutional Effectiveness
To monitor and assess the performance of the institution to ensure continuous improvement
in achieving the mission, vision and goals of the College.
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Successfully guided the College from Middle States “warning” status into full compliance
with all standards, inclusive of seven commendations from the Middle States team and
subsequent recognition by SUNY for our accreditation processes.
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Currently directing the College’s preparation for its reaccreditation visit in the spring of 2018.
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Led the College’s strategic planning effort, inclusive of creating the Office of Planning and
Institutional Effectiveness (OPIE); collaborated with hundreds of internal and external
constituents to establish institutional goals and develop measurable institutional objectives
for the Strategic Plan.
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Implemented a Comprehensive Assessment Plan for Institutional Effectiveness (CAPIE).
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Introduced and implemented integrated planning at the College, tying related elements
together—strategic and operational planning, budget and resource allocation, and all
associated assessments and evaluations. The model links the College’s six Institutional
Goals contained in its Strategic Plan, with my Presidential Goals, Middle States standards,
Achieving the Dream competencies, and the Voluntary Framework of Accountability (VFA).
This integrated planning model promotes a consistent approach to planning and serves to
ensure the College meets its accreditation responsibilities.
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Annually reviewed and monitored site visits for externally accredited programs at the
College, such as: the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), the
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the American Veterinary
Medical Association (AVMA), the American Bar Association (ABA), and the Committee on
Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions
(CoAEMSP).
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Worked with shared governance to adopt a set of learning goals for all students;
assessment of Institutional Education Goals are now part of annual reporting.
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Assessed information technology services across the College and implemented a number
of initiatives and organizational changes to better leverage IT resources across the College,
mitigate information security risks, and enhance coordination of IT efforts.
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