The Institutional Effectiveness Committee (IEC) is a standing committee of the Citrus College Steering Committee. The purpose of IEC is to review and make recommendations on matters regarding institutional effectiveness, i.e. the review and assessment of the integrated planning process and the means by which it is linked to the institutional planning processes. (I.B.1)
The committee is charged with advancing the college mission by promoting an ongoing, collegial, self-reflective dialogue based on a culture of evidence and data-driven decision-making. The committee engages in the design and implementation of assessment tools that evaluate and improve institutional effectiveness. Also, the committee oversees functions and responsibilities related to ACCJC Standard I.B. Institutional Effectiveness. (I.A.2, I.A.3; I.B.3, I.B.4, I.B.5, I.B.8, I.B.9)
Ongoing Responsibilities
- Contribute to and participate in accreditation-related activities, such as the ACCJC annual report and institution-set standards. (I.B.3)
- In support of the Program Review/SLOA committee, continue assessment of program review and student learning outcome processes through surveys of program review users in all four areas (Academic Support, Institutional Support, Instruction, and Student Services) in order to assess and improve collegewide engagement in program review and student learning outcomes. (I.B.4, I.B.5)
- Annually review the highlights of the Strategic Plan, Educational and Facilities Master Plan (EFMP), Enrollment Management Plan, Technology Plan, Sustainability Plan, and Human Resources Plan. (I.A.2; I.B.9)
- Ensure that the college conducts a cyclical review of the mission statement in alignment with the Integrated Planning Manual process. (I.B.5)
Responsibilities for 2019-2020
- Conduct Student Services, Academic and Institutional Support program review surveys and analyze the results. (I.B.4)
- Review the progress made under the 2011-2020 EFMP (I.A.2; I.B.9).
- Monitor and support the development of the new Educational and Facilities Master Plan (EFMP).
- Review and update the Integrated Planning Manual.
Frequency of Meetings
Monthly, during primary terms
Day/Time of Meetings
4 p.m. to 5 p.m., in CI 159, following the last Steering Committee meeting of the month
Committee (20)
• Director of Institutional Research, Planning, and Effectiveness (co-chair)
• Program Review Coordinator (Faculty co-chairs)
• Accreditation Liaison Officer
• Accreditation Faculty Co-chair
• Academic Senate President
• Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Coordinator
• Additional chairs of the Steering standing committees (4)
• Representatives from Academic Affairs (3)
• Representatives from Student Services (2)
• Additional Faculty representative
• Classified Staff representatives (2)
• Supervisor/Confidential representative
• ASCC representative
Approved by IEC on September 23, 2019
