Los Angeles Mission College

Standard Five meeting

November 30, 1999

Minutes

Present: Ron Portillo, Ralph La Rosa, Carlos Nava, John Cantley, Roman Juarez, Marie Rettke, Neri Ocasio, Mark Pursley, and Nereida Villanueva representing Nancy Joge.

The video on conducting a successful self-study by the Accreditation Commission was shown. An overview of assessment and accreditation was presented to the members summarizing progress to date including some re-organizing efforts. A discussion of the Multi-College Pilot Program and its timetable was held.

John Cantley handed out and explained the use of the matrix worksheet. Previous accreditation standard and other college accreditation samples were handed out to team members. Carlos Nava mention the data available in the Chancellor’s office web site, which might be helpful in the study process.

It was stressed to members the importance of gathering physical evidence to support findings, as well as how doing a good self study can affect future college processes.

The need for checks and balances was discussed.

It was recommended that members read the handout before assigning responsibilities for the different standard sections. Members were encouraged to write on the matrix worksheet any ideas for the next meeting.

Carlos Nava requested a copy of the midterm report’s recommendations.

The next meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, December 14, 1999 at 1:30 in the President’s conference room.