Academic Quality Improvement Program
Quality Institution – AQIP
West Suburban College of Nursing is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission, utilizing the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP). AQIP involves the entire institution in a journey through continuous improvement.
AQIP was launched in July 1999 with a generous grant from the Pew Charitable Trust; the AQIP infuses the principles and benefits of continuous improvement into the culture of colleges and universities by providing an alternative process through which an already-accredited institution can maintain its accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission. With AQIP, an institution demonstrates it meets accreditation standards and expectations through sequences of events that align with those ongoing activities that characterize organizations striving to improve their performance.
The AQIP process involves many different facets, which allows the institution to keep evolving its processes and continually refine itself into a more quality institution. Listed below are links to reports, information and projects the College has completed or is working on to continuously improve.
Introduction:
The quality improvement program for the college is integrated into the Strategic and Assessment Pan (SAP) for the College.
2008-2011 SAP
1. Helping Students Learn: Building for Success with Testing and Advising
Contact Name: |
Vi Wilkes, Associate Professor |
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vi.wilkes@wscn.edu |
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708-763-1245 Ext. |
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Description: The purpose of this project is threefold: (1) to tie the ATI achievement exam testing to student course progression, (2) formalize the academic advising system, (3) evaluate course assessment measures.
2. Faculty Enhancement: Foster Professional Growth and the Teaching/Learning Proficiency
Contact Name: |
Steven D Langdon, Provost |
Email: |
steven.langdon@wscn.edu |
Phone: |
708-763-6502 Ext. |
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Description: The purpose of this project is as follows: (1) Improve communications among all faculty members through a thorough orientation of new faculty, adjunct faculty, and preceptors; (2) Assess curriculum content, content map, course overviews, and assessment tools to assure they reflect professional standards and practices; (3) Develop and assess teaching styles focusing on faculty/student rapport; (4) Support faculty development in the ever-growing body of knowledge in nursing education, evidence based practice, and research.
3. Gearing Up for Growth: Improving Processes and Communications
Contact Name: |
Therese A Scanlan, Director of Business and Financial Affai |
Email: |
therese.scanlan@wscn.edu |
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708-763-6443 Ext. |
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Description: A comprehensive review of the processes, procedures and communications for student interaction and processes will be documented. Once the current documentation is gathered, business process reengineering will occur to ensure we are coordinating the processes and communications, and utilizing the technology available to its fullest.
If you would like to volunteer to serve on the System Portfolio writing team contact Rebecca Jones, Chancellor or Steve Langdon, Provost & AQIP Champion.
Office of the Chancellor
Rebecca Jones
West Suburban College
3 Erie Court
Oak Park, IL 60302
Email: jonesr@wscn.edu
Phone: 708.763.6529
Fax: 708.763.1531
Office of the Provost
Steve Langdon
West Suburban College
3 Erie Court
Oak Park, IL 60302
Email: steven.langdon@wscn.edu
Phone: 708.763.6502
Fax: 708.763.1531
 To view our latest System Portfolio click here.
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