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Bahr, Maria – NADE Digest, 2018
The value of the National Association for Developmental Education (NADE) accreditation process is far-reaching. Not only do students and programs benefit from the process, but also the entire institution. Through data collection of student performance, analysis, and resulting action plans, faculty and administrators can work cohesively towards…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Developmental Studies Programs, Professional Associations, Educational Benefits
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Ferguson, Jennifer; Ludman, Naomi – NADE Digest, 2018
Accreditation is a process by which programs demonstrate their academic quality; that is, they demonstrate that they are making decisions for programmatic changes based on: (1) a sound theoretical foundation; (2) clearly stated mission, goals, and objectives; (3) a comprehensive self-study and thoughtful use of best practices; and (4) consistent,…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Academic Achievement, Demonstration Programs, Program Validation
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Neuburger, Jane – NADE Digest, 2018
The "NADE Self-Evaluation Guides" are a compendium of best practices in four areas: (1) Tutoring Services; (2) Course-based Learning Assistance; (3) the Teaching & Learning Process; and (4) Developmental Coursework, also recently known as transitional, co-requisite, accelerated, or bridge programs, all of which are…
Descriptors: Self Evaluation (Groups), Program Development, Program Improvement, Program Evaluation
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Casazza, Martha – NADE Digest, 2018
This article begins by thinking about the process of accreditation in general and examining whether it is a transactional or value-added activity. The overall systems of U.S accreditation and National Association for Developmental Education (NADE) accreditation are reviewed.
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Value Added Models, Accountability, Educational Improvement
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NADE Digest, 2018
The National Association for Developmental Education (NADE) Accreditation process is more relevant and important than ever to the discussion of students' success and completion of meaningful credentials. In the current politically-charged climate, NADE Accreditation helps programs demonstrate not only to themselves and their administrations, but…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Data, Decision Making, Academic Achievement
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Bailey, Geoffrey – NADE Digest, 2018
Creating a culture of assessment is an essential practice and mindset for postsecondary institutions as well as the units and departments embedded within respective campuses. Although it may sound daunting at first glance, simply put, assessment is "a set of processes designed to improve, demonstrate, and inquire about student learning"…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Values, Academic Achievement, Learning Resources Centers
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Kratz, Stephanie – NADE Digest, 2018
The author examines the process for applying for National Association for Development Education (NADE) accreditation. The multi-year process began when the English faculty of the community college she works at reviewed data from the National Community College Benchmark Project. The data showed low success rates and poor persistence from…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Developmental Programs, Developmental Studies Programs, Professional Associations