Thursday, November 17, 2011, 12:30-1:30 pm San Diego Convention - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Thursday, November 17, 2011, 12:30-1:30 pm San Diego Convention Center, Room 26B Dan Halling, CAA Chair

� CAA Executive � Standards Committee Subcommittee ◦ Candace Ganz ◦ Teri Bellis ◦ Susan Caulk ◦ Dan Halling* ◦ Nancy Creaghead ◦ Jan Turner* ◦ Stephen Painton * Also on Standards Subcommittee CAA Update November 2011 2

� Jane Baran* (AC-A) � Chuck Madison# (AC-SLP) � Teri Bellis* (AC-A) 2012 Chair-Elect ◦ � Lauren Nelson (AC-SLP) � Susan Caulk (Public) � Stephen Painton (AC-A) � Nancy Creaghead (AC-SLP) 2011 Vice-Chair/AUD ◦ � Newell Decker# (AC-A) � Mary Lou Poole (A-SLP) 2012 Vice Chair/AUD ◦ � Bob Quesal (A-SLP) � Elaine Frank (AC-SLP) � Jan Turner# (PR-SLP) � Mary Friehe (AC-SLP) ◦ 2012 Chair � Candace Ganz (PR–SLP ) � Gip Seaver, Ex Officio 2011 Vice-Chair/SLP ◦ CFCC Chair ◦ � Dan Halling* (AC-A) � Patti Tice, Ex Officio 2011 Chair ◦ Staff ◦ � Kaye Williams Hill (PR-A) * Rotating off 12/31/11 # 2012 Exec. Comm. CAA Update November 2011 3

New CAA Members: � Joan Besing – Academic Audiologist (Montclair State U.) � Bob Hanyak – Academic Audiologist (Univ. of the Pacific) � John Preece – Academic Audiologist (Hunter College & CUNY, The Graduate Center) � Bob Rimac – Practitioner Speech-Language Pathologist (Palm Springs Unified School District) � (Vacancy) – Practitioner Audiologist CAA Update November 2011 4

� Administrative Probation – for failure to: ◦ Complete and file any accreditation report ◦ Pay annual accreditation fees ◦ Applied at 60 days after due date ◦ E Effective January 1, 2012 � Report extensions – updated policy ◦ Submit request in writing no sooner than 30 days before the report due date ◦ Include rationale for request, detailed description of the action taken and progress made to complete the report, and estimate of additional time needed (up to 45 days beyond the submission date). CAA Update November 2011 5

� Changes in Administrative Structure ◦ New reporting requirement if significant changes occur – will assist programs in maintaining compliance with standards � http://www.asha.org/Academic/accreditation/accredmanual/se ction2c.htm#AdminChange � Notification re. Change in Program Director ◦ Mechanism for reporting program director changes on-line � http://www.asha.org/Forms/CAA-Program-Director-Change- Notification-Form/ ◦ New resource developed for new program directors � http://www.asha.org/Academic/accreditation/Accreditation- Resources-for-New-Program-Directors/ ◦ N New update – now require submission of CV or other information for new director so CAA can evaluate credentials to ensure continued compliance with Std. 1.5 CAA Update November 2011 6

� Site Visit Team Chair � Rescinded decision to assign practitioners as Team chairs – based on feedback from academic community � Developed SV chair qualifications � Updated process to mentor new site visit chairs New Site Visit Chair Toolkit developed • CAA Update November 2011 7

� Minor Changes/Edits ◦ For clarification/interpretation/consistency � Major Change ◦ Elimination of required # of hours of clinical experience ◦ Feedback has not supported the proposal CAA Update November 2011 8

� Self-Study � ◦ O Ongoing, active, and systematic basis (not once every 8 years!) ◦ Linked to, but not synonymous with, accreditation review � parallel and different process � operational even after accreditation achieved ◦ Enhances the usefulness of accreditation ◦ Means to remain viable in today’s uncertain university/economic climate � change and improvement necessary to remain essential part of university and community ◦ Read Chapter IV in Accreditation Manual � http://www.asha.org/academic/accreditation/accredmanual /section4.htm CAA Update November 2011 9

� In 2011, CAA completed 49 accreditation reviews: � ◦ 10 Audiology programs ◦ 39 Speech-Language Pathology programs � Of those reviews: ◦ 42 programs were re-accredited for 8 years ◦ 1 program was awarded initial accreditation ◦ 3 programs were awarded candidacy ◦ 1 program was placed on probation ◦ 1 program was removed from probation ◦ 1 program was deferred for additional information CAA Update November 2011 10

� The following standards/areas were cited most often in 2011 by the CAA as non-compliant or partially compliant: ◦ 1.3 – development and implementation of long-term strategic plan ◦ 1.7 – current, accurate, and readily available public information about program and/or institution (aka the “Halling Standard”) ◦ 2.2 – faculty sufficiency ◦ 5.1 – formative and summative assessments ◦ 5.3 – ongoing assessments of program effectiveness and use of results for program improvement ◦ 6.4 – sufficiency of clerical and technical staff, support services, and library and technology resources CAA Update November 2011 11

� Consolidated CSD Education Survey Launched � Beginning to develop business requirements for CAA instruments in HES v. 2.0 CAA Update November 2011 12

� Customer Satisfaction � Survey ◦ CAA surveys stakeholders every 3 years ◦ Sept. 2010 edition sought feedback on various activities ◦ CAA analyzed results and identified areas for focus in 2012 and beyond CAA Update November 2011 13

� Invoices for 2012 annual fees will be mailed late December or early January ◦ Different amounts for 8-year vs. 5-year cycles ◦ Dual programs (Audiology + SLP) � 50% discount for 2 nd program � See Fee Schedule on website: ◦ http://www.asha.org/academic/accreditation/caa_fees/ � Contact Megan Woods in Accreditation office with any questions mwoods@asha.org CAA Update November 2011 14

� 313 = Accredited Programs ◦ 72 clinical doctorates in audiology (includes 5 consortia) ◦ 241 master’s programs in SLP � 8 = Candidacy/Pre-Accredited ◦ Master’s in SLP � 4 = Applicants for Candidacy ◦ 1 clinical doctorate in audiology ◦ 3 master’s in SLP � 258 = Higher ed. institutions sponsoring graduate programs ◦ 48 states, D.C., & Puerto Rico (none in AK or DE) CAA Update November 2011 15

Help Support the Accreditation Program l S h d by Volunteering to Serve!! � CAA Site Visitors – Call for Applications for 2012 Vacancies ◦ January 13 Deadline � Audiologists – Academics and Practitioners � Speech-Language Pathologists – Academics and Practitioners ◦ Terms begin July 1, 2012 ◦ Required 2-day training workshop in Summer 2012 � CAA Members – Call for Applications ◦ Spring 2012 for 2013 Vacancies � 3 Academic SLPs � 1 Practitioner SLP � 1 Academic AUD � 1 Public member CAA Update November 2011 16

� Building Your Accreditation Report in HES: Using the Right Tools ◦ Friday, November 18, 12:30-1:30 pm ◦ Marriott Hotel: San Diego Ballroom, Salon A � Site Visits: What to Expect, How to Prepare ◦ Saturday, November 19, 12:30-1:30 pm ◦ Marriott Hotel: San Diego Ballroom, Salon C CAA Update November 2011 17

� Questions?? CAA Update November 2011 18

Contact CAA: � www.asha.org/academic/accreditation/ � accreditation@asha.org CAA Update November 2011 19