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Toolkit
The toolkit is a collection of templates and
processes to assist you in your process improvement efforts.
Milestones for AQIP requirements for CSCC
Continuous Process Improvement Tools
| Tool | Tool Description |
| Run chart | See how the system changes over time. Run chart example. |
| Survey Tool | Surveys can be used to gather data. Zoomerang
and SurveyMonkey can make surveying large groups easy. Surveying
can also be done manually as in a paper survey and result
tabulated separately. Example of survey is the
Employee Celebration Survey Before launching a survey, review Institutional Review Board requirements on the Knowledge Resources and Planning web site http://intranet.cscc.edu/KRP/IRBpage.htm |
| Control chart | See how the system changes over time. |
| Histogram | Show central location of data, the central location, spread and shape. Example. |
| Understanding variability in elements of process |
Fishbone Diagram (.pdf) Diagram that helps to identify and classify causes into classifications: Methods, Machinery, Manpower, and Materials |
| Check Sheet | Important in replicating a process. Example. |
| Relations Diagram | A pictorial diagram of the key elements involved in a process. Relations diagram template. |
| Pareto Chart | A graphical tool for ranking causes from most significant to least significant. Used to help focus improvement on the "vital few". Example. |
| Nominal group technique | A technique similar to brainstorming an used by teams to generate ideas on a particular subject. Step-by-step how to guide. |
| Operational Definition | A clear concise and detailed definition of a measure. A definition is required in order to understand comparative data. |
| Systems Thinking Methodology | Valuable when evaluating and making changes to systems in an organization. PowerPoint explanation. Example. |
| Gannt Chart | Used to track completed/not completed tasks over time. Example. |
| Causal Loop Modeling | Explains how two variables may influence each other in a system.Causal Loop Modeling Example (.ppt) |
| PDCA (Deming Cycle) |
Plan-Do-Study-Act Cycle (.ppt) Process for Continuous Improvement Teams to approach a project |
Articles
AQIP Redefines the American Academy
Related Websites
Stan Jensen's
website examples of AQIP Projects
Stan Jensen's website contains many examples of
Action Projects that have been implemented at other community colleges.
Higher Learning Commission website
The Higher Learning Commission website contains an Overview and outlines
the five criteria we must meet in order to be accredited.
AQIP website
The AQIP website contains valuable information, templates, training,
volunteer opportunities, and more
Downloads from AQIP website
How the Nine Categories of AQIP Cover and Capture the Expectations of
the Higher learning Commission's Five Criteria for Accreditation (.pdf)
Introduction to AQIP (.pdf)
Principles and Categories for Improving Academic Quality (.pdf)
Forms
AQIP Project Forms
Sponsor Status Report Form (.doc)
Bi-monthly report form
AQIP Steering Committee Forms
coming soon
AQIP PowerPoint
Action Projects and You (Higher Learning Commission AQIP Colloquium
2008)
Describes what reviewers are looking for
in yearly Action Project Updates
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