EXTERNAL EVALUATION REPORT
Cerritos Community College 11110 Alondra Boulevard Norwalk, CA 90650
A Confidential Report Prepared for the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
This report represents the findings of the External Evaluation Team that Visited Cerritos Community College on March 3, 2014 through March 6, 2014
Dr. Gilbert H. Stork, Chair
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LIST OF TEAM MEMBERS
Dr. Gilbert Stork (Chair) Superintendent/President Cuesta College
Dr. Kelly Cooper Instructor West Valley College
Dr. Deborah Wulff (Assistant) Vice President, Academic Affairs Cuesta College
Dr. Marcia Corcoran Dean, Language Arts Chabot College
Ms. Shannon Hill (Assistant) Executive Director, Institutional Advancement/ Foundation Cuesta College
Dr. James Dire Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs Kauai Community College
Mr. Dennis Bailey-Fougnier Vice President, Student Services Cabrillo College
Mr. Brent Hastey Trustee Yuba Community College District
Dr. Charles “Kale” Braden Instructor, Theater Arts Cosumnes River College
Ms. Michelle Johnson Institutional Research Coordinator Reedley College/Willow International Center
Mr. Stan Carrizosa Superintendent/President College of the Sequoias
Ms. Eve Kikawa Instructor/Interim Dean Santa Ana College
Ms. Meghan Chen Dean, Library &Learning Resources Mr. San Antonio College
Dr. Greg Nelson Vice President, Finance and College Operations College of Marin
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SUMMARY OF EVALUATION REPORT INSTITUTION:
Cerritos College
DATES OF VISIT: March 3-6, 2014 TEAM CHAIR:
Dr. Gilbert H. Stork, Superintendent/President, Cuesta College
A team of ten professional educators and two team assistants visited Cerritos College from March 3-6, 2014, to evaluate the institution for reaffirmation of accreditation according to the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges’ Eligibility Requirements, Accreditation Standards, and Commission policies. In preparation for the visit, team members attended an all-day training session on February 11, 2014 conducted by Commission personnel and studied Commission materials designed for visiting teams. Team members read the College’s Self-Evaluation Report, including the recommendations from the 2008 evaluation team, and assessed the various forms of evidence provided by the college. In addition, team members read the 2009 Follow-up Report, the 2010 Follow-up Report, the 2011 Mid-term Report, as well as other materials submitted to the Commission by the college since its last comprehensive visit. Prior to the visit, team members completed written assessments of the college’s selfevaluation report and began identifying areas for further investigation. During the visit, the team members met with approximately 85 college faculty, staff, administrators, and students. Team members also met with the college president and all of the members of the Board of Trustees. The team conducted two open meetings to allow for comments from faculty, staff, students, and interested parties. The college provided excellent logistical support during the visit. All members of the college were welcoming, hospitable, and gracious. The team found the college’s Self-evaluation Report to be complete and included responses to all Accreditation Standards. In addition, the college provided access to electronic versions of the self-evaluation report, evidence to support the report, catalogs, and class schedules which helped team members do ample research prior to the visit. The team wishes to express its appreciation to the institution. Team members commented on the quality of the college, its employees, its students, and the manner in which everyone made the team feel welcome.
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Major Findings and Recommendations of the 2014 Visiting Team Team Reco
