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Choosing AQIP to Propel Your Accreditation. AQIP Staff and Support. Stephen D. Spangehl Anita Daniel Mary Fleming Charles Dull Lynn Priddy Rozumalski. Our Goal. Helping organizations improve performance of the systems and processes supporting their distinctive missions. Our Vision.
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AQIP Staff and Support Stephen D. Spangehl Anita Daniel Mary Fleming Charles Dull Lynn Priddy Rozumalski
Our Goal Helping organizations improve performance of the systems and processes supporting their distinctive missions.
Our Vision AQIP helps your institution succeed.
Who can participate? • Commission-accredited organizations • Organizations not accreditable by the Commission • Quality-focused academic or other units within larger organizations
Learning more About AQIP • Interest Exploration Sessions • AQIP and Commission publications • AQIP institutions • Conference sessions and presentations • Telephone (800 621-7440) and email (AQIP@hlcommission.org) • Website
On www.AQIP.org • Downloadable information sheets • List of current participating institutions • Principles and Criteria for Academic Quality Improvement • Details on AQIP procedures and activities: • Application and Admission • Strategy Forum and Action Projects • Systems Portfolio & Portfolio Appraisal • Services, Resources, Costs
A Commission-accredited organization can choose either of two roads to maintain its accredited status PEAQ AQIP
Sequence for AQIP process • attend Strategy Forum and commit to Action Projects, annually updated • prepare public Systems Portfolio • receive actionable feedback report from Portfolio Appraisal team • request reports or site visits on specific improvement issues (if desired)
Are you ready? • Is your institution willing to make the investment of effort necessary to focus on continuous quality improvement? • Is your institution's agenda free from the distractions that would prevent it from paying attention to quality improvement? • Does your institution understand how continuous improvement differs from “business as usual”? • Have you identified some prospective targets for Action Projects?
Applying to AQIP • Application reviews every two months • Application forms, instructions, and sample available on-line • 12 direct questions - concise application does not require extensive documentation • Prompt decisions with clear, actionable reasons if deferred • Assistance available from AQIP staff at all times
AQIP isn’t just a relationship with the Commission office. It’s a collaboration with vibrant organizations working together to improve their performance to meet the needs of those they serve.
Collaboration and Network Strategy Forums AQIP’s bi-monthly “News to Use” website Action Project Directory website Systems Portfolio Dialogues Workshops and seminars AQIP Peer Reviewers Systems Appraisals
No differences • Same dues • Same organizational indicator report • Same policies (federal compliance, institutional change, complaints, etc.)
PEAQ Self-study process Comprehensive team visit Focused visits or reports AQIP Strategy Forum Feedback on Action project updates System Portfolio Appraisal feedback Comparative costs/benefits
Other Cost Issues • Costs of not identifying waste, improvements, and efficiencies • Costs of not seizing new opportunities • Costs of not crafting an organizational culture that helps the institution succeed • Cost of standing still while the competition moves ahead
AQIP Peer Reviewers Vital Focus Facilitators Strategy Forum Facilitators Annual Update Reviewers Systems Portfolio Appraisers Coaches and Consultants Admission and other Panelists
Apply on-lineor contactLynn Priddy Rozumalski 800 621-7440, ext. 129orLPR@hlcommission.orgfor information.
www.AQIP.org AQIP@HLCommission.org (800) 621-7440