This page contains links to sections of the 1999 NASC Accreditation Handbook, along with a summary of each standard.

-Standard One- Institutional Mission and Goals, Planning and Effectiveness

Lane’s mission and goals define who we are, the educational programs we offer, and the services we provide our students. The Self-study evaluates the extent to which Lane’s mission and goals are achieved and are consistent with the eligibility requirements and standards established by our accrediting body, the Commission on Colleges and Universities of the Northwest Association of Schools  and Colleges.

Standard 1.B - Planning and Effectiveness

-Standard Two- Educational Program And Its Effectiveness
Note:      Standard Two pages are organized according to the structure of the review teams. Standards 2 D, E and F are omitted, as they are related to graduate education and are not appropriate for the community college self-study. 

Lane offers college-level programs that culminate in identified student competencies and lead to degrees or certificates in recognized fields of study. The Self-study will evaluate how well Lane continually redefines, assesses, and improves these elements of the educational environment for high quality educational programs. 

• Standard 2.A - General Requirements, 2.3 Policy on Credit for Prior Experiential Learning, and 2.5 Policy on Transfer and Award of Academic Credit  
• Standard 2.B - Educational Program Planning and Assessment and 2.2 Policy on Educational Assessment
• Standard 2.C - Undergraduate Program and 2.1 Policy on General Education/Related Instruction Requirements 
• Standard 2.G - Continuing Education and Special Learning Activities and Standard 2.H - Non-credit Programs and Courses
• 2.4 Policy on Study Abroad Programs
• 2.6 Policy on Distance Delivery of Courses, Certificate, and Degree Programs
• Standard Two Requirements and Supporting Documentation

-Standard Three – Students

Consistent with our educational philosophy, student programs and services support the achievement of Lane’s mission and goals by contributing to the educational development of our students. The Self-study will evaluate how well Lane provides essential support services for students, regardless of where or how enrolled, and by whatever means educational programs are offered.

Standard 3.A - Purpose and Organization

Standard 3.B - General Responsibilities

Standard 3.C - Academic Credit and Records

Standard 3.D - Student Services

Standard 3.E - Intercollegiate Athletics  

3.1  Policy on Institutional Advertising, Student Recruitment, and Representation of Accredited Status

-Standard Four – Faculty

The Self-study will evaluate how well Lane selects, develops, and retains competent faculty to achieve our educational mission and goals.

Standard 4.A - Faculty Selection, Evaluation, Roles, Welfare, and Development

Standard 4.B - Scholarship, Research, and Artistic Creation

4.1  Policy on Faculty Evaluation

-Standard Five – Library and Information Resources

Standard Five T - Information Technology

The primary purpose for the library and information resources is to support teaching and learning in ways that are consistent with, and supportive of Lane’s mission and goals. The Self-study will evaluate how well library and information resources and services support the intellectual, cultural, and technical development of students enrolled in courses and programs wherever located and however delivered.

Standard 5.A - Purpose and Scope

Standard 5.B - Information Resources and Services

Standard 5.C - Facilities and Access

Standard 5.D - Personnel and Management

Standard 5.E - Planning and Evaluation

-Standard Six – Governance and Administration 

The Self-study will evaluate Lane’s system of governance and how well it facilitates the successful accomplishment of our mission and goals.

Standard 6.A - Governance System

Standard 6.B - Governing Board

Standard 6.C - Leadership and Management

Standard 6.D - Faculty Role in Governance

Standard 6.E - Student Role in Governance

6.1  Policy on Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination  

6.2  Policy on Collective Bargaining

- Standard Seven – Finance

The Self-study will evaluate Lane’s financial planning and budgeting process to ensure they are ongoing, realistic, and based upon Lane’s mission and goals.

-Standard Eight – Physical Resources

The Self-study will evaluate Lane’s physical resources, particularly institutional facilities, to determine if they are sufficiently designed, maintained, and managed (at both on- and off-campus sites) to achieve Lane’s mission and goals.

Standard 8.A - Instructional and Support Facilities

Standard 8.B - Equipment and Materials

Standard 8.C - Physical Resources Planning

-Standard Nine – Institutional Integrity

The Self-study will evaluate Lane’s adherence to the highest ethical standards in its representation to its students and the public; in its teaching, scholarship, and service; in its treatment of its students, faculty, and staff; and in its relationship with regulatory and accrediting agencies.

9.1  Policy on Institutional Integrity

• Policy A-2 – Substantive Change
• Policy A-5 – Public Notification and Third Party Comments Regarding Full-Scale Evaluations
• Policy A-6 – Contractual Relationships with Organizations Not Regionally Accredited
• Policy A-9 – Non-Credit, Extension, and Continuing Education Studies