The Office of Institutional Effectiveness integrates program review, assessment and data research to enable the College to report on and analyze the effectiveness of its programs and services.
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Director of Institutional Effectiveness Sherry Davis 254-659-7818 |
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Hill College Office of Institutional Effectiveness 112 Lamar Drive Hillsboro, Texas 76055 |
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Hill College Office of Institutional Effectiveness refers to SACSCOC “The Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement”, Sixth Edition: 2017, for guidance on general expectations for institutional effectiveness. The Office of Institutional Effectiveness is charged with providing overarching direction in regards to college-wide Institutional Effectiveness processes. The department utilizes SACSCOC standards 7: Institutional Planning and Effectiveness and 8: Student Achievement as a foundation for institutional effectiveness practices at Hill College.
Institutional Planning and Effectiveness
7.1 The institution engages in ongoing, comprehensive, and integrated research-based planning and evaluation processes that (a) focus on institutional quality effectiveness and (b) incorporate a systematic review of institutional goals and outcomes consistent with its mission.
7.2 The institution has a Quality Enhancement Plan that (a) has a topic identified through its ongoing, comprehensive planning and evaluation processes; (b) has broad-based support of institutional constituencies; (c) focuses on improving specific student learning outcomes and/or student success; (d) commits resources to initiate, implement, and complete the QEP; and (e) includes a plan to assess achievement.
7.3 The institution identifies expected outcomes of its administrative support services and demonstrates the extent to which the outcomes are achieved.
Student Achievement
8.1 The institution identifies, evaluates, and publishes goals and outcomes for student achievement appropriate to the institution’s mission, the nature of thestudents it serves, and the kinds of programs offered. The institution uses multiple measures to document student success.
8.2 The institution identifies expected outcomes, assesses the extent to which it achieves these outcomes, and provides evidence of seeking improvement based on analysis of the results in the areas below: 1. Student learning outcomes for each of its educational programs. (Student outcomes: educational programs)2. Student learning outcomes for collegiate-level general education competencies of its undergraduate degree programs. (Student outcomes: general education) 3. Academic and student services that support student success. (Student outcomes: academic and student service)
Hill College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees.
Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Hill College.
Quality Enhancement Plan
Hill College's SACSCOC Liaison
Jessyca Brown
Vice President of External Affairs
254-659-7504
Substantive Change
SACSCOC defines substantive change as “a significant modification or expansion of the nature and scope of an accredited institution.”
For Hill College, a substantive change would address the following:
- Any change in the established mission or objectives of the institution
- Any change in legal status, form of control, or ownership of the institution
- The addition of courses or programs that represent a significant departure, either in content or method of delivery, from those that were offered when the institution was last evaluated
- Expanding at current degree level (significant departure from current programs);
- Initiating a certificate program at employer's request and on short notice;
- Initiating other certificate programs;
- Altering significantly the length of a program;
- The addition of courses or programs of study at a degree or credential level different from that which is included in the institution’s current accreditation or reaffirmation
- A change from clock hours to credit hours
- A substantial increase in the number of clock or credit hours awarded for successful completion of a program
- The establishment of an additional location geographically apart from the main campus at which the institution offers at least 50% of an educational program
- The establishment of a branch campus
- Closing a program, off-campus site, branch campus or institution
- Entering into a collaborative academic arrangement that includes only the initiation of a dual or joint academic program with another institution
- Acquiring another institution or a program or location of another institution
- Adding a permanent location at a site where the institution is conducting a teach-out program for a closed institution
- Entering into a contract by which an entity not eligible for Title IV funding offers 25% or more of one or more of the accredited institution’s programs
Institutional Effectiveness Committee
The Institutional Effectiveness Committee reviews and makes recommendations regarding the on-going, comprehensive, college-wide process of planning and evaluation for the purpose of ensuring the College is achieving its mission and goals in continually improving its programs and services.
Institutional Effectiveness Committee:
Chaired by John Versluis and Sherry Davis
DATA DASHBOARDS
Hill College Interactive Reports
Reports Include:
- Historical Enrollment
- Student Demographics
- Graduation
- Faculty Demographics
- Continuing Education
- Success Points
OIE NEWSLETTERS
IPEDS ANNUAL REPORT
EQUITY IN ATHLETICS REPORTS
2024 Equity in Athletics Report
2024 Athletic Graduation and Transfer Rates
2023 Equity in Athletics Report
2022 Equity in Athletics Report
2022 Athletic Graduation and Transfer Rates
2021 Equity in Athletics Report
2020 Equity in Athletics Report
2019 Equity in Athletics Report
EXTERNAL RESOURCES
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Monthly Institutional Effectiveness CommitteeUpdate Strategic Plan Activity Dashboard Clearinghouse Enrollment Calendar Subject to Change |
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Instructional Program Review
Each Instructional Program is reviewed through a comprehensive, research based process on a 3-5 year rotation. Programs complete annual follow-ups to document their progress toward program goals.
Instructional Program Review Rotation
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| Fall 2019 | Music | PE/Athletic Training | Echocardiology | HVAC |
| Spring 2020 | Education/Child Care | Industrial Maintenance | ||
| Fall 2020 | Art | Biology | Cosmetology | Agriculture |
| Spring 2021 | Behavioral Science | Continuing Education | Communications | Welding |
| Fall 2021 | Developmental Studies | Physical Sciences | Computer Science | Automotive |
| Spring 2022 | Emergency Medical Services | Drama | Nursing | Business Administration |
| Fall 2022 | Criminal Justice | Mathematics | Languages | Fire Science |
| Spring 2023 | Social Sciences | English | Office Administration | HVAC |
| Fall 2024 | Music | Kinesiology | Echocardiology | Industrial Maintenance |
| Spring 2025 | Education/Child Care | |||
Instructional Program Review Documents
Instructional Annual Follow-up
Instructional Program Review Hub
Administrative Outcomes
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Enhance the quality of interactions in the community to drive enrollment |
Increase student satisfaction with Administrative Services |
Increase the number of user-initiated reports to empower faculty, staff and leadership to make better data-driven decisions. |
Eliminate barriers so students are ready to learn on the first class day |
Enhance customer service to students |
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Maximize efficiency of existing groups and communication tools |
Increase employee satisfaction with Administrative Services |
Enhance the offering of tools needed to better forecast the student’s academic careers at Hill College to improve student success and |
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Expand student engagement |
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Reduce the number of student account issues encountered with accessing technology to aid in more efficient student experience, student success, and student retention at Hill College |
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