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RTC Accreditation
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Undergraduate 1
01/25/2021

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Term
What is the name of the governing body that will oversee our accreditation?
Definition
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
Term
What are the 4 Core Themes to our accreditation?
Definition
1: Student Success 2: Workforce Education 3: Basic Skills Education 4: Institutional Sustainability
Term
What is RTC's Mission?
Definition
Renton Technical College engages a diverse student population through educational opportunities for career readiness and advancement, serving the needs of individuals, the community, businesses, and industry.
Term
How many Values does RTC have?
Definition
7
Term
Name RTC's 7 Values. TIP: They can be remembered with the following sentence: Crazily Enough, Even I Love Rice Soup.
Definition
Community, Empowerment, Equity, Integrity, Learning, Respect, Stewardship
Term
What two Standards is the NWCCU focused on in 2020?
Definition
Standards 1 & 2: Student Success, and Institutional Mission and Effectiveness
and Governance, Resources, and Capacity
Term
Define Equity in relation to Equality
Definition
There is a distinction between the words equity and equality. Equity is concerned with justice and fairness of policies. Equality refers to the legal, moral, and political opportunities afforded people of all races. Both equity and equality are critically important components of diversity and inclusion.
(paraphrased from NWCCU website)
Term
What is the Library's Mission?
Definition
The Library is committed to a culture of inclusivity, equity and advocacy by providing quality resources, spaces, staff and
instruction in the pursuit of intellectual discovery, life-long learning and student success.
Term
What are some indicators used to track that RTC is meeting its Mission?
Definition
FTE, persistence, retention, course success, completion, job placement rates, graduates’ wages, employee and student surveys, and student learning outcome assessment.
Term
What is meant by "S.I."?
Definition
Strategic Indicator
Term
What is K.P.I.?
Definition
Key Performance Indicator
Term
College governance is comprised of Councils. How many are there, and what are they?
Definition
5
DEIC (diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council)
Technology Council
Learning Council
Facilities Council
College Council
Term
What year of the 2107-2022 Strategic Plan are we in?
Definition
Year 4
Term
Our Student Learning Outcomes can be seen in 5 broad categories. What are they?
Definition
Responsibility, Performance, Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Communication
Term
Can you name all 18 Student Learning Outcomes? Whew! Kudos if you can!
Definition
Display honest and ethical behavior in all actions
Practice accountability for performance
Apply appropriate work habits and attitudes
Articulate a plan for career pathways
Participate effectively within groups
Articulate the value of diversity and equity
Use communication skills that encourage all the members of the team
Work productively with diverse populations
Utilize content-specific skills
Perform competencies to program-specific or certification standards
Employ knowledge, skills and abilities for matriculation or employment
Use multiple resources to find pertinent information
Organize information into a usable format
Apply decision-making strategies to come to reasonable solutions
Demonstrate clearly understood purpose
Analyze audience appropriately and recognize diverse needs
Deliver information accurately
Interpret feedback constructively
Term
How many Strategic Indicators do we have?
Definition
36
Term
What is the name of the governing body that will oversee our accreditation?
Definition
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
Term
What are the 4 Core Themes to our accreditation?
Definition
1: Student Success 2: Workforce Education 3: Basic Skills Education 4: Institutional Sustainability
Term
What is RTC's Mission?
Definition
Renton Technical College engages a diverse student population through educational opportunities for career readiness and advancement, serving the needs of individuals, the community, businesses, and industry.
Term
How many Values does RTC have?
Definition
7
Term
Name RTC's 7 Values. TIP: They can be remembered with the following sentence: Crazily Enough, Even I Love Rice Soup.
Definition
Community, Empowerment, Equity, Integrity, Learning, Respect, Stewardship
Term
What two Standards is the NWCCU focused on in 2020?
Definition
Standards 1 & 2: Student Success, and Institutional Mission and Effectiveness
and Governance, Resources, and Capacity
Term
Define Equity in relation to Equality
Definition
There is a distinction between the words equity and equality. Equity is concerned with justice and fairness of policies. Equality refers to the legal, moral, and political opportunities afforded people of all races. Both equity and equality are critically important components of diversity and inclusion.
(paraphrased from NWCCU website)
Term
What is the Library's Mission?
Definition
The Library is committed to a culture of inclusivity, equity and advocacy by providing quality resources, spaces, staff and
instruction in the pursuit of intellectual discovery, life-long learning and student success.
Term
What are some indicators used to track that RTC is meeting its Mission?
Definition
FTE, persistence, retention, course success, completion, job placement rates, graduates’ wages, employee and student surveys, and student learning outcome assessment.
Term
What is meant by "S.I."?
Definition
Strategic Indicator
Term
What is K.P.I.?
Definition
Key Performance Indicator
Term
College governance is comprised of Councils. How many are there, and what are they?
Definition
5
DEIC (diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council)
Technology Council
Learning Council
Facilities Council
College Council
Term
What year of the 2107-2022 Strategic Plan are we in?
Definition
Year 4
Term
Our Student Learning Outcomes can be seen in 5 broad categories. What are they?
Definition
Responsibility, Performance, Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Communication
Term
Can you name all 18 Student Learning Outcomes? Whew! Kudos if you can!
Definition
Display honest and ethical behavior in all actions
Practice accountability for performance
Apply appropriate work habits and attitudes
Articulate a plan for career pathways
Participate effectively within groups
Articulate the value of diversity and equity
Use communication skills that encourage all the members of the team
Work productively with diverse populations
Utilize content-specific skills
Perform competencies to program-specific or certification standards
Employ knowledge, skills and abilities for matriculation or employment
Use multiple resources to find pertinent information
Organize information into a usable format
Apply decision-making strategies to come to reasonable solutions
Demonstrate clearly understood purpose
Analyze audience appropriately and recognize diverse needs
Deliver information accurately
Interpret feedback constructively
Term
How many Strategic Indicators do we have?
Definition
36
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