Instructions for Research Paper #4: 4-6 double-spaced pages, research at the micro-level on two different academic program accrediting agencies. This paper compares and contrasts the two academic OR service accrediting agencies. The two accrediting agencies will be selected by the individual student. Course: LEAS 732: Program Planning and Assessment Instructor: Student: Due Date: June 21, 2024 Paper Requirements: Format: APA Length: 4-6 double-spaced pages Content: Micro-level comparison and contrast of two different academic program accrediting agencies selected by the individual student. Objective: Compare and contrast two different academic or service accrediting agencies. The selected agencies should be relevant to the institutions under comparison, providing a clear analysis of how these agencies serve similarly different universities with similar characteristics. University for Comparison: Personal Academic Information: Assistant Professor of Dance at Weber State University Primary University: Weber State University (WSU), School of Performing Arts, Dance Program Profile: Public, commuter university with approximately 30,000 students in the process of becoming a Hispanic-serving institution. Comparison University: Select another public university of similar size, similar dance program, commuter nature, and Hispanic-serving status to create a comprehensive comparison. Accrediting Agencies for Selection: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) https://www.msche.org New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) https://www.neche.org/roster/ Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) https://nwccu.org/who-we-are/ Southern Association of Colleges and Universities (CHEA) https://www.chea.org/southern-association-colleges-and-schools-commission-colleges Paper Structure: Title Page: Title of the paper Your name Course name and number Instructor’s name Date Chapter I. Introduction: Present a short summary of the importance of your selected topic. Provide a brief overview of the results of your comparison. Chapter II. Literature Review: Summarize the information and data gathered from your references. Ensure to use credible sources to support your review. Chapter III. Analysis: Provide your analysis of the selected accrediting agencies. Anchor your analysis in fact and reason, highlighting similarities and differences. Chapter IV. Summary: Summarize the key findings from your analysis. Discuss the implications of these findings for the universities under comparison. Reference Page: List all references used in your paper in APA format. Supportive References: Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education: http://www.cas.edu/ Using CAS Standards for Self-Assessment and Improvement: http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/Resources/Clearinghouse/View-Articles/Using-CAS-Standards-for-self-assessment.aspx NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education: https://www.naspa.org/ NASPA – Assessment and Evaluation: https://www.naspa.org/focus-areas/assessment-and-evaluation The Role of Student Affairs in Student Learning Assessment: http://www.learningoutcomesassessment.org/documents/StudentAffairsRole.pdf East Central University – Assessment Reports: https://myecu.ecok.edu/ICS/Institutional_Reporting/Assessment_Reporting_and_Outcomes.jnz Submission: Submit the paper via the course’s designated submission portal by the due date. Ensure all APA formatting guidelines are followed meticulously. Additional Notes: Be sure to select accrediting agencies that provide a meaningful comparison for the universities and program under study. The analysis should be clear, well-structured, and free of any ambiguities.
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