AQIP
Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP)
AQIP is an alternative form of accreditation from the Higher Learning Association that employs a quality improvement model. Baker College joined AQIP in July 2006. More information on AQIP can be found at the AQIP web site.As part of the process of joining AQIP, an institution must perform a self-assessment of itself to provide the basis for determining action projects to support quality improvement efforts. Baker College contracted with the Higher Learning Commission to use the Vital Focus process. In the first phase of Vital Focus, over 1,300 faculty, staff, and administrators responded to the Constellation Survey. The results of the survey were used by over 1,000 faculty, staff, and administrators at two Conversation Days in August 2006.
- View Vital Focus Results (Authenticated)
Action Projects
AQIP requires that each institution actively pursue three-four quality improvement action projects. The results from Vital Focus were used to guide the selection of quality improvement action projects that the college launched in March 2007. As action projects are completed, the college will select replacement projects. Project updates are due to the Higher Learning Commission every September 15.
The current Baker College Action Projects are:
2009 Updates
- Development of a culture and infrastructure for quality and data-driven decision making
- Improving learning of under-prepared students
- Design of a process for student advising
- Improve communication processes with faculty
2008 Updates
- Development of a culture and infrastructure for quality and data-driven decision making
- Improving learning of under-prepared students
- Design of a process for student advising
- Improve communication processes with faculty
2007 Updates
- Development of a culture and infrastructure for quality and data-driven decision making
- Improving learning of under-prepared students
- Design of a process for student advising
- Improve communication processes with faculty
Systems Portfolio
The Systems Portfolio is a public portfolio describing fundamental institutional systems including the context, processes, results, and improvement in each system. The portfolio also shows evidence that the institution continues to meet the Higher Learning Commission's five Criteria for Accreditation. Baker College's portfolio is due May 1, 2010.
Baker College Systems Portfolio Guide
Contact
For more information about AQIP at Baker College, contact:
Mike Tyler, PhD
AQIP Liaison
Baker College System
1050 West Bristol Road
Flint, MI 48507-9843
Phone: (810) 766-4329
Toll Free: (800) 469-3165
Fax: (810) 766-2003
E-mail: aqip@baker.edu