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EVALUATION TEAM REPORT Evergreen Valley College 3095 Yerba Buena Road San José, CA 95135 A confidential report prepared for the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges Western Association of Schools and Colleges This report represents the findings of the Evaluation Team that visited Evergreen Valley College October 10-13, 2016 Bob Kratochvil, Ed.D. Team Chair NOTE: this page shall be added to the External Evaluation Team Report (Team Report), immediately behind the cover page, and shall become part of the final report associated with the review. DATE: February 3, 2017 INSTITUTION: Evergreen Valley College 3095 Yerba Buena Road San Jose, CA 95731 SUBJECT: Commission Revisions to the Team Report The Team Report provides details of the findings of the evaluation team that visited Evergreen Valley College October 10-13, 2016 with regard to the Eligibility Requirements, Accreditation Standards, and Commission policies, and should be read carefully and used to understand the team’s findings. Upon a review of the Team Report sent to the College, the Evergreen Valley College Self-Evaluation Report, and supplemental information and evidence provided by College and District representatives, the following changes or corrections are noted for the Team Report: 1. The Commission removed Standard citations I.B.9, IV.A.3, and IV.A.7 from District Recommendation 1 and changed this recommendation to one to increase effectiveness wherever it occurs in the Team Report. 2. The Commission deleted District Recommendation 3 wherever it occurs in the Team Report. 3. The Commission changed College Recommendations 2 and 4 to recommendations to increase effectiveness wherever they occur in the Team Report. 1 Table of Contents List of Team Members .............................................................................................................. 3 San José-Evergreen Community College District Team Members .......................................... 4 Summary of the External Evaluation Report ............................................................................ 5 Major Findings and Recommendations of the 2016 External Evaluation Team ...................... 7 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 10 Eligibility Requirements ......................................................................................................... 11 Compliance with Federal Regulations and Related Commission Policies ............................. 12 STANDARD I ........................................................................................................................ 20 Standard I.A: Mission ......................................................................................................... 20 Standard I.B: Assuring Academic Quality and Institutional Effectiveness ........................ 22 Standard I.C: Institutional Integrity .................................................................................... 27 STANDARD II ....................................................................................................................... 31 Standard II.A: Instructional Programs ................................................................................ 31 Standard II.B: Library and Learning Support Services ....................................................... 41 Standard II.C: Student Support Services ............................................................................. 44 STANDARD III ...................................................................................................................... 50 Standard III.A: Human Resources ...................................................................................... 50 Standard III.B: Physical Resources ..................................................................................... 53 Standard III.C: Technology Resources ............................................................................... 56 Standard III.D: Financial Resources ................................................................................... 58 STANDARD IV...................................................................................................................... 61 Standard IV.A: Decision-Making Roles and Processes ...................................................... 61 Standard IV.B: Chief Executive Officer ............................................................................. 65 Standard IV.C: Governing Board ........................................................................................ 68 Standard IV.D: Multi-College Districts or Systems............................................................ 72 Quality Focus Essay Feedback ............................................................................................... 75 2 List of Team Members Dr. Bob Kratochvil (Team Chair) Ms. Jennifer Adams (Team Assistant) President Senior Executive Assistant to the President Los Medanos College Los Medanos College Dr. Nabil Abu-Ghazaleh Dr. John al-Amin President Vice President, Administrative Services Grossmont College Los Angeles City College Dr. Greg Aycock Dr. Kevin Bontenbal Dean, Institutional Effectiveness Instructional Technology Librarian Norco College Cuesta College Dr. Stephanie Bulger Ms. Cyndie Luna Vice Chancellor of Instructional Services Communication Instructor & Faculty ALO San Diego Community College District Fresno City College Mr. Brian Robinson Dr. Jerry Saviano Dean of Rancho Cordova Center Professor of English Folsom Lake College Honolulu Community College Mr. Daniel Smith Dr. Angelica Suarez Professor of Television Vice President for Student Affairs Mt. San Antonio College Southwestern College Dr. Omar Torres Dr. James Wright Dean, School of Mathematics, Sciences & Trustee Health Professions South Orange County Community College College of the Canyons District 3 San José-Evergreen Community College District Team Members Dr. Erika Endrijonas (Chair) Dr. Bob Kratochvil President President Los Angeles Valley College Los Medanos College Dr. Dena Maloney Dr. Nabil Abu-Ghazaleh Superintendent/President President El Camino College Grossmont College Dr. Anthony Culpepper Dr. James Wright Executive Vice President, Administrative Trustee Services South Orange County Community College Glendale Community College District Dr. Sherrie Guerrero Dr. Stephanie Bulger Executive Liaison Special Projects Vice Chancellor of Instructional Services Chaffey College San Diego Community College District 4 Summary of the External Evaluation Report INSTITUTION: Evergreen Valley College DATES OF VISIT: October 10 – October 13, 2016 TEAM CHAIR: Dr. Bob Kratochvil A fourteen-member external evaluation team visited Evergreen Valley College (EVC) October 10-13, 2016 for the purpose of determining whether the College continues to meet Accreditation Standards, Eligibility Requirements (ER), Commission Policies, and U.S. Department of Education (USDE) regulations. The team evaluated how well the College is achieving its stated purposes, and provided recommendations for quality assurance and institutional improvement. In preparation for the visit, the team chair attended a team chair training on July 13, 2016 and, together with the team assistant, conducted a pre-visit to EVC on August 24, 2016. During the pre-visit, the chair met with the College President, Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO)/Vice President of Academic Affairs, campus leadership, and key personnel involved in the self-evaluation preparation process. The entire external evaluation team participated in a team training workshop provided by ACCJC staff on August 31, 2016. The evaluation team received the College’s Institutional Self Evaluation Report (ISER) and related evidence several weeks prior to the site visit. Team members found the document to describe some of the processes used by the College to address Eligibility Requirements, USDE requirements, Accreditation Standards, and Commission Policies. During its review of the ISER, the team found it necessary to request additional evidence in order to corroborate the Report’s assertions. The team confirmed that the ISER was compiled through broad participation by the entire College community, including faculty, classified staff, students, and administrators. Further, the Report contained self-identified action plans for institutional improvement as part of the Quality Focus Essay (QFE). On the morning of Monday, October 10, four members of the EVC team joined four members of the San José City College (SJCC) visit team at the San José-Evergreen Community College District (SJECCD) Office to meet with the Chancellor and other key District personnel. The entire EVC external team then arrived at the campus on the morning of October 11, was introduced to the College community at a breakfast reception, and began its evaluation visit in earnest. During the evaluation visit, team members conducted more than 60 formal meetings, interviews, and observations involving College and District employees, students, and Board members. Numerous less formal interactions occurred with students and employees outside of officially scheduled interviews, and there were also informal observations of classes, other learning venues, and student activities. Two open forums provided members of the College community with opportunities to share additional information about the institution with the evaluation team. 5 The team reviewed numerous materials substantiating