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Substantive Change Application
Introduction
This section of the manual provides step-by-step instructions for completing the substantive change application. Note, ACCJC Substantive Change Application changed effective summer 2024.
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Complete the fields in the template: Title of Award, Date of Inquiry, Anticipated Start Date, Institution Name and Address, ALO and Contact information. See ACCJC Application Template.
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Provide a detailed description of the program, including Program Learning Outcomes and CareersDescribe how the baccalaureate degree is consistent with the mission of the institution (Standard 1.1). See CCCCO BDP Application: All baccalaureate degrees offered by a California Community College must meet the minimumrequirements outlined in this section. These requirements are designed to ensure the baccalaureate degrees are equivalent or superior to other baccalaureate degrees offered by other community colleges or universities throughout the United States. Each degree program must include the following
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Describe how the baccalaureate degree will be integrated into the institution’s regular review of relevant and meaningfully disaggregated data to evaluate its progress and inform plans for improvement and innovation (Standard 1.3). |
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Does Baccalaureate Degree have a minimum of 120 credits?
Is Baccalaureate Degree more than 120 credits?
If yes, provide justification for additional credits. Include in your response the student learning outcomes for the baccalaureate degree. Include program sheet for the college catalog Consider including requirements: A combination of lower division and upper division coursework totaling a minimum of 120 semester or 180 quarter units that are applicable to a baccalaureate degree as defined within
Program Requirements: Include lower division, upper division major requirements, and upper division general education See CCCCO BDP Application:
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Describe the upper-level general education requirements for the baccalaureate degree (Standard 2.3). |
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Describe how courses in the baccalaureate degree will be scheduled to ensure completion in the expected period of time (Standard 2.5). |
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Describe how the institution designs and delivers equitable and effective services and programs (e.g., counseling, advising, tutoring, library, etc.) that support students in the baccalaureate degree (Standard 2.7). |
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Describe how the institution systematically reviews and assesses the baccalaureate degree to ensure quality and implement improvements and innovations in support of equitable student achievement (Standard 2.9). |
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Describe how the institution employs qualified faculty, staff, administrators, and other personnel to support and sustain the baccalaureate degree (Standard 3.1). Include faculty qualifications |
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Provide a budget showing evidence the institution has the capacity to start and maintain the proposed baccalaureate degree. (Standard 3.4). |
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Describe the institution’s physical resources including, if applicable, equipment and supplies, to support and sustain the baccalaureate degree (Standard 3.8). |
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Describe the institution’s technology resources to support and sustain the baccalaureate degree (Standard 3.9). |
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Describe how the institution’s decision-making structures support innovation and equitable student outcomes for the baccalaureate degree (Standard 4.3). |
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Describe any external approval process for the baccalaureate degree (state/federal approvals, etc.). Include documentation, if appropriate, of state/regional authorization with application, or within one year of ACCJC approval. |
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Provide a hyperlink or include documentation for each item below. Be sure to provide a clear, descriptive name for each document. · Documentation of the institution’s advertising and recruitment policies, demonstrating alignment with the Policy on Institutional Advertising and Student Recruitment. · Policies/processes for student complaints, demonstrating how the institution communicates process to students and handles complaints with due process. · Documentation of institution’s implementation of the required components of the Title IV Program (if applicable), including: o Findings from any audits and program/other review activities by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) o Evidence of timely corrective action taken in response to any Title IV audits or program reviews |
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Provide any evidence that supports the narrative above as separate files. Please link evidence where appropriate in the narrative. Do not embed evidence files into the application. |
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Provide a brief overview of the need for the program. See CCCCO BDP Application:
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Include labor market information, projected enrollments, and completion data of associate degree. See sections 7, 18, and 24 of the CCCCO application. See CCCCO BDP Application:
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Standard I: Mission, Academic Quality and Institutional Effectiveness and Integrity
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Include the college mission, commitment to social justice, and how the degree fulfills the college mission. See CCCCO BDP Application:
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Explain the program review process. See sections 17, 19, and 24 of the CCCCO application. See CCCCO BDP Application:
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Standard II: Student Learning Programs and Support Services
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Provide an overview of the associate degree requirements and explain the pathway to the baccalaureate degree. Provide evidence the baccalaureate degree has 120 credits, 36 units general education including 9 units of upper division GE.
See CCCCO BDP Application:
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Explain how students in the program will have access to student services and library and learning support services. Include details about facilities, technology, books, databases, special programs, online resources, library services, and tutoring and support. See sections 19 and 21 of the CCCCO application. See CCCCO BDP Application:
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Standard III: Resources
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Following guidelines set in SDCCD AP 4200.1, the objective is to employ faculty for contract positions who are highly qualified, skilled in teaching, can serve the needs of a diverse student population, and who are sensitive to the cultural and ethnic diversity of the San Diego community.
The Faculty derives its authority from their expertise as teachers and as subject matter specialists as noted in Assembly Bill 1725. The Faculty has an inherent professional responsibility in the development and implementation of policies and procedures governing the hiring process and in determining the professional requirements of faculty positions and evaluating the preparedness of candidates. Include a brief overview of classified professionals administration, faculty qualifications, student services directory, and District Educational Services Org Chart. See section 20 of the CCCCO application. See CCCCO BDP Application:
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Provide an overview of the physical resources, technology, equipment, and financial resources to support the program. Additionally, include the adopted budget for the college. See sections 17 and 19 the CCCCO application See CCCCO BDP Application:
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Standard IV: Leadership and Governance
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Provide a comprehensive overview of the college governance structure. |
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