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SOAR FORUM Std 9: Integrity Transpar & Public Disc

The institution subscribes to and advocates high ethical standards in the management of its affairs and in its dealings with students, prospective students, faculty, staff, its governing board, external agencies and organizations, and the general public. Through its policies and practices, the institution endeavors to exemplify the values it articulates in its mission and related statements. In presenting the institution to students, prospective students, and other members of the public, the institutional website provides information that is complete, accurate, timely, readily accessible, clear, and sufficient for intended audiences to make informed decisions about the institution.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING THE FORM:

Standard 9 Team Meeting re SOAR Topics

Areas of emphasis required by NECHE for Standard 9:

Integrity
• Do you feel the College acts in the best interests of its students? Why or why not?
• Does the College foster an inclusive community regarding students, staff, and faculty of diverse backgrounds?
• Are the College’s activities compatible with its mission?

Transparency
• If you needed to submit a complaint about the College, do you know how to do so?
• Do you know where you can go on the website to find key information and details about educational programs and admission?
• How effective is the website’s search engine?
• Do you know how to find learning outcomes for specific academic programs?
• Do you feel the communications you receive from the College are accurate?

Public Disclosure
• Does the college website provide easily accessible and understood information of the total costs of education and net price, including financial aid and length of study?
• Does the website provide information about the expected amount of debt students will have upon graduation? Any information about loan repayment rates?
• Are you able to locate a directory of full-time faculty with degrees earned and departmental affiliation?
• Does the website provide information about graduation and retention rates? Does the website provide descriptions and characteristics of the student body?

Examples of current programs and/or initiatives related to Standard 9:
• Active and effective system of shared participatory governance (ACA & Standing Committees)
• Organizational charts developed in Academic Affairs and Admin/Finance
• Student free press on campus (NECC Observer)
• Redesigned website is working toward WCAG Level 2 (accessible)
• Institution-wide compliance committee
• Smart catalogue
• Student handbook online
• Social media presence (including student-run Instagram Knightlife account)
• Clery data/ annual security report
• Learning Accommodations accessible media initiative
• Communications re: phishing, cyber security initiatives
• Care & Concern Team and food insecurity initiatives
• Student clubs emphasizing diversity and inclusion: Community Outreach Group, Gender & Sexuality Alliance, African Students Club, Veterans Writing Group
• Peace Poetry event inviting community children and families to campus
• Authorization no longer required for bulletin board notices
• Fair hiring protocols

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Reflect and record your thoughts, ideas, and vision that supports our strengths at NECC around this NECHE Standard.

STRENGTHS
What is NECC doing really well presently to achieve this standard?
What areas of the college are our greatest assets in creating and meeting this standard’s goal?
OPPORTUNITIES
What are the best opportunities for NECC to achieve your vision of this standard?
How could we partner internally and externally to achieve this standard?
ASPIRATIONS
To what do we aspire? Please describe your vision of a preferred future for NECC with this standard successfully implemented.
RESULTS
What will we measure to determine if we have met your vision and implemented opportunities?
What will the impact be on NECC if your aspirations were to be implemented, and how could we measure that success?
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