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Article Title:
The Model For Collaborative Evaluations As A Framework For The Accreditation Self-Study
by Rigoberto Rincones-Gomez; Laura Hoffman; Liliana Rodriguez-Campos

Abstract:
Regional accreditation requires institutions to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of their programming, infrastructure, and financial well-being. It is an important enterprise that requires a true campus-wide commitment to the process, as well as strong management and leadership. It is indeed a challenging and time-consuming endeavor; however, by utilizing a formal evaluation approach institutions can guide their self-study efficiently and effectively. We present here the Model for Collaborative Evaluations (MCE) as framework to assist administrators and/or faculty in leading a self-study. The approach provides a sound structure by which to organize activities and tasks and provides guidance to empowering campus personnel to participate in such process. This article is intended to read as a descriptive piece on a collaborative evaluation model and its utility when conducting accreditation self-studies at an institution of higher education. We believe this model serves as an innovative new direction for those overseeing accreditation reviews on their campus. Provided here is an introduction to regional accreditation in the United States of America andpractical methods for applying the MCE.

Keywords: accreditation, collaboration, collaboration members, evaluation, model for collaborative evaluations

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