Schedule for HLC accreditation site visit is announced; info sessions to prepare for visit begin Apr. 19

The schedule has been released for the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Comprehensive Evaluation accreditation site visit that will occur April 29-30, 2024.

The schedule was prepared by the Peer Review Team that will conduct the site visit. The team is led by Dr. Jackie L. Freeze, Administrator Emeritus/Retired VP Student Services, Western Wyoming Community College (Rock Springs, Wyoming).

Several sessions on Monday, Apr. 29, are “open forums” for all interested faculty and staff members (see details below). For some sessions, specific employees will be invited to attend based on their College role and responsibilities.

Prior to the site visit, the College prepared a 96-page Assurance Argument. This document describes the College’s processes, procedures, and activities that ensure the College meets HLC accreditation criteria. The document also provides supporting examples and evidence.

• Click to read/download the Assurance Argument (96-page PDF)

Site Visit Information Sessions offered Apr. 19-26

To prepare for the site visit, Provost Robbin Hoopes and Associate Provost Denise Rohr will lead several information sessions via Zoom.

• Employees are welcome to attend any of the information sessions, as your schedule allows. Those who have not experienced an accreditation site visit are encouraged to attend one of the sessions.
• The information sessions are intended to help employees understand the purpose of the site visit and how the College prepared for the visit, as well as gain understanding of what will take place during site visit sessions, and the kinds of questions that members of the Peer Review Team might ask when they meet with employees.

Four information sessions are scheduled:

• Friday, April 19, 9-10 a.m. – Join the Zoom Meeting – https://cincinnatistate-edu.zoom.us/j/84154999405?pwd=RWNGakFRTjUwdk9GWjRWUkE4enY3Zz09
  • Meeting ID: 841 5499 9405 | Passcode: 165 138

• Monday, April 22, 1-2 p.m. – Join the Zoom Meeting – https://cincinnatistate-edu.zoom.us/j/84418118799?pwd=cHBjTVFOVXVGK2hkY3RIeUVxVWw4UT09
  • Meeting ID: 844 1811 8799 | Passcode: 184 937

• Thursday, April 25, 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Join the Zoom Meeting – https://cincinnatistate-edu.zoom.us/j/83616656935?pwd=SlpBOEdZOE1sYmFUZ0pZcTMyUmxrUT09
  • Meeting ID: 836 1665 6935 | Passcode: 663 404

• Friday, April 26, 2-3 p.m. – Join the Zoom Meeting – https://cincinnatistate-edu.zoom.us/j/87626841178?pwd=Smc2bFlWTkQ2R2FxM253d21rejZIQT09
  • Meeting ID: 876 2684 1178 | Passcode: 437 192

Schedule for Cincinnati State’s HLC Accreditation Site Visit – April 29-30, 2024

Monday, April 29 (open forum sessions in bold)

• 7:45-8:00 a.m. – Peer Review Team arrives on campus; Team leader Dr. Freeze meets with President Posey
• 8:00-8:50 a.m. – Peer Review Team meets with College President and Executive Team – Summit Restaurant
• 900-9:50 a.m. – Assurance Argument Team (participants invited) – President’s Dining Room
• 10:00-10:50 a.m. – Shared Governance (participants invited) – President’s Dining Room
• 11:00-11:50 a.m. – Simultaneous sessions (participants invited)
  • Focus Area A: Assessment of Student Learning – President’s Dining Room
  • Focus Area B: Student Retention – Conference Center Main 344-346
  • Focus Area C: Strategic Planning & Quality Improvement – Conference Center Main 342

• noon-1:15 p.m. – Peer Review Team Luncheon with Board of Trustees – Summit Restaurant
• 1:30-2:15 p.m. – Open Forum – Criterion One (Institutional Mission) and Criterion Two (Institutional Integrity: Ethical and Responsible Conduct) – Conference Center Main 344-346
• 2:30-3:15 p.m. – Open Forum – Criterion Three (Teaching and Learning: Quality, Resources, and Support) and Criterion Four (Teaching and Learning: Evaluation and Improvement) – Conference Center Main 344-346
• 3:30-4:15 p.m. – Open Forum – Criterion Five (Institutional Effectiveness, Resources and Planning) – Conference Center Main 344-346
• 4:15-5:00 p.m. – Simultaneous Open Forums
  • Faculty Open Forum – Conference Center Main 344-346
  • Staff Open Forum – Conference Center Main 342

• 5:00-6:00 p.m. – Peer Review Team Tour of Campus Facilities

Tuesday, April 30

• 8:00-9:30 a.m. – Peer Review Team meets with Community Advisory Committees, Foundation Board Members, & Community Representatives (participants invited) – Summit Restaurant
• 9:45-10:30 a.m. – Simultaneous sessions (participants invited)
  • Distance Education – President’s Dining Room
  • Dual Enrollment (CCP) – Conference Center Main 344-346
  • Human Resources – Conference Center Main 342
• 10:45-11:30 a.m. – Simultaneous sessions
  • Federal Compliance (participants invited) – Conference Center
  • Drop-in session (open to all) – Conference Center
• 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Peer Review Team meets with students – Summit Restaurant
• 1:15-1:30 p.m. – Dr. Freeze meets with President Posey
• 1:30-1:45 p.m. – Exit Meeting – President’s Dining Room