In collaboration with students, staff, faculty, community, alumni, and administrators,
the Accreditation Steering Committee is committed
To stimulating discussion, reflection, and action with respect to institutional
effectiveness within and across divisions in the process of conducting San
Jose State University's (SJSU) accreditation review; and
To developing materials to address Western Association of Schools &
Colleges (WASC) requirements (Standards
[PDF], Criteria for Review)
and to treating the review process as an opportunity to collect and use information
to improve the university’s planning processes.
Priorities related to campus:
Involve students, staff, faculty, community, alumni, and administrators
in the two reviews (Preparatory and Educational Effectiveness) required by
WASC;
Stimulate discussion, reflection, and action within and across divisions;
Keep a practical focus—undertake tasks that can be accomplished; and
Engage external audiences in a positive way that improves their understanding
of and interaction with SJSU.
Priorities related to WASC:
Develop a clear and concise response
to the previous WASC review;
Present all information (essays and portfolio) in a clear and logical format
to facilitate the work of visiting teams;
Address all standards
and selected criteria for review in
both the preparatory and educational effectiveness components of the review
and respond to recommendations from WASC following each visit;
Construct a portfolio not only to meet the needs
of the WASC review but also to serve as the foundation for ongoing analysis,
reflection, discussion, and action among campus constituents; and
