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"Seminole State College is an example of the phenomenal accomplishments that can be realized through effective teamwork."  Dr. James Utterback

Criteria for Accreditation
Criterion 1:  Mission and Integrity
Criterion 2:  Preparing for the Future
Criterion 3:  Student Learning and Effective Teaching
Criterion 4:  Acquisition, Discovery, and Application of Knowledge
Criterion 5:  Engagement and Service

Through exploration of the five new criteria, four primary themes may emerge. These overarching and fundamental themes highlight the primary attributes of an organization valued by the Commission, establish broad benchmarks for evaluation, indicate the interrelatedness of the criteria, and suggest plans for self-study processes and reports.  

The four emerging themes are orientation to the future, focus on learning, connectedness (internally and externally), and distinctiveness.

1. The future-oriented organization

  • engages in planning.

  • is driven by the mission.

  • understands social and economic change.

  • focuses on the futures of constituents.

  • integrates new technology.

2. The learning-focused organization

  • assesses student learning.

  • supports learning.

  • supports scholarship.

  • creates the capacity for lifelong learning.

  • strengthens organizational learning.

3. The connected organization

  • serves the common good.

  • serves constituents.

  • creates a culture of service.

  • collaborates.

  • engages in healthy internal communication.

4. The distinctive organization

  • has an unambiguous mission.

  • appreciates diversity.

  • is accountable.

  • is self-reflective.

  • is committed to improvement.

     
Updated: 10 Dec. 2007  

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