Welcome to Unit Level Planning with Compliance Assist

Welcome to Unit Level Planning with Compliance AssistULPs & CAWe listened to your comments, needs, and concerns in using WEAVEonline for the past three years

We searched for an alternative to WEAVEonline that would better serve your needs

Many on campus used Compliance Assist for compiling the compliance documents (certification & focused report) for reaffirmation of accreditation with SACS and for creating the QEP LEAP document and found the system flexible and easy to use

We asked you all to come and see Compliance Assist at several meetings and give us feedback

Based on all this input, Compliance Assist was selected as the best choice for software to handle our ULPs and Program Review

Why Compliance Assist?

Basic ULP Structure

ULP ComponentsGeneral guidelinesGoals (points of focus on annual to-do list)what you are seeking to accomplish & linked to MCCs strategic plan2-6 (average is 3)Strategies (methods of accomplishing your goals)how will accomplishGenerally it takes 2 strategies per goalMeasures (a specific date, number, or measurable result that will let you know you accomplished what you set out to do)helps you define the target/finish lineNormally the number of measures are about the same as number of goals (with a single measure being used for multiple strategies)The 3-year visionMost recent year completedWhat are lessons learned to improve/revise upcoming year?Current yearGather documentation and results throughout the year for inputting end-of-year results Up-coming yearBased on findings from past and current year, develop a revised plan that will maximize improvement and make a compelling case for the upcoming budget allocations

ULP DetailsGoalsThe most useful goals are time specific and are stated in quantitative results-oriented terms (job descriptions are a good example of this)

Goals may be the same from year to year

When writing think about implementation dates and how you will measure

Use verbs like: improve, increase, enhance, achieve, reduce, evaluate, measure, expand, upgrade

StrategiesEach goal will need two or more strategies

Strategies include specific activities that will lead to accomplishment of the goal

Use verbs like: create, investigate, establish, conduct, develop, analyze, attend, implement, provide

ULP ExamplesGoalIncrease student enrollment in _____

Increase student retention in _____

Expand student opportunities in _____

StrategiesDevelop a marketing plan for _____

Employ five EI methodologies for _____

Investigate the need for a certificate in _____

CGoal + Strategy = Results (your expected outcome)Examples of end-of-year results (Remember include supporting documentation and any needed explanation):Increased student enrollment by 3% between fall 2011 and fall 2012Improved student retention by 2% during the 2011-2012 school yearIncreased the number of certificates by 3%Improved student satisfaction by 5%

ULP Year End ResultsSet goalsEstablish strategies to accomplish goalsProvide measures for strategiesLink to MCCs Strategic PlanCollect data/evidence of accomplishmentsAs strategies are completed, save documentationMake adjustments to plan, based on changing circumstancesUpdate plan throughout the year to show changes as needed

PlanningKey Steps Planning CycleThe Big Picture

Unit Level PlansStudent Learning OutcomesProgram ReviewBudgetMore Big Picture

NowGo to Compliance Assistand may the Force be with you