WASC has just completed revisions to the Standards for Accreditation, changes in the visit process, and a comprehensive external review.  The plan now is to engage the region over the next 18 months in discussions about the longer-term future of WASC Standards and processes. This session highlighted the impact of recent changes on institutions and raised questions about future changes. For example, should WASC retain the three-stage model? What adaptations or new approaches could we consider?  How can WASC help institutions to move to “the next level” of effectiveness?  What key performance indicators should WASC institutions attend to? And how can they best address calls for greater accountability, transparency, and improvement in student learning? 

Handouts and the slides can be downloaded below.