Dan Batsie

The old adage that says “if it’s not written down, then it didn’t happen” is wise advice for program directors navigating the accreditation process. Written policies and procedures are critical elements of accreditation and are vitally important to identifying exactly what your program stands for. These core expectations form the foundational basis on which you will build the Program. This class will review the expectations for written policies outlined in the CAAHEP Standards and use a discussion-based format to describe best practices for developing, editing, and modernizing policy manuals. This collaborative conversation is designed to combine experienced and novice program directors, discuss lessons learned, and offer networking opportunities.

CAPCE Credit: [1]

The enormous challenge of the accreditation process has been made simpler in recent years through standardization.  Interpretations, model policies, and templates have created a “paint by numbers” approach that significantly assist program directors in navigating the accreditation process.  Benefits of standardization are many; however, how do we make sure we leave room for innovation, creativity and novel approaches?  Where will the disrupters come from if we are all approaching accreditation the same way?  This talk will discuss the importance of imagination and inventiveness in program leadership.  We will describe the important steps that we as a culture of educators must take to value and facilitate the development of the next generation of leaders.

CAPCE Credit: [1]