Overview

As of October 2, 2024, the Institutional Planning Committee (IPC) has assumed oversight of the college's accreditation activities and the Accreditation Oversight Committee (AOC) has been dissolved.

Monique Nakagawa, ALO, presented the proposal to merge IPC and the AOC at its September 4th meeting. IPC approved the proposal at its October 2nd meeting.

Purpose: The College of San Mateo Accreditation Oversight Committee (AOC) ensures CSM meets its accreditation standards. The College is in a process of continuous improvement utilizing strategic planning to promote student success.

The AOC is responsible for the following:

• Informs, engages, and involves the college community in continuous improvement efforts contextualized within the education master plan to address accreditation standards
• Communicates accreditation standards and processes to the campus community ensuring campus-wide participation
• Assures district and college strategic planning alignment
• Monitors and reports on institutional progress in meeting institutional priorities (aligned with district goals)
• Oversees compliance in meeting accreditation recommendations
• Reports to the Institutional Planning Council (IPC) on accreditation process and makes recommendations for process improvements