• Criteria 1

    Clearly stated, ethical policies and practices; recruiting materials and informational pieces. 

    Required
    24-25-General-Poster-11x17-1.pdf
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    Accepted Student Guide (2023) WEB.pdf
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    Athletics and Student Life Guide 2024 WEB.pdf
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    24-25-HS-Visit-Poster-11x17-1.pdf
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    Flyer-Quick-Look-Penn-Highlands-Facts-2024.pdf
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    Centre-County-Flyer-2024.pdf
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    Viewbook 2024 WEB.pdf

    Brand Central Website

    Created by the Penn Highlands Marketing Office, this web resource supplies information about the College's brand, promotional pieces, templates, project requests, and formatting requirements.

     

    https://www.pennhighlands.edu/about/brand-central/ 

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    Brand Central Website Resource.jpg
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    Transfer Guide 2024 WEB.pdf

    The Admissions - Getting Started webpage provides a compilation of information for prospective and newly admitted students.  Information on the application process, placement testing, scholarship availability, and more is provided on this page.

     

    https://www.pennhighlands.edu/admissions/admissions/

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    Admissions - Getting Started Webpage.jpg
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    Admissions Policy.pdf
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    Early Admission Policy (AASS 1025-2020).pdf
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    Notes and Feedback (Sept 2024).docx
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    IMC Plan (2024).pdf
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    CAMP - Summer 2024 (202403-05).xlsx
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    Re-admission Policy (AASS 1013-2019) (1).pdf
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    Summer 2024 Campaign.pdf
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    Community Report 2023 WEB.pdf
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  • Criteria 1.a

    Information regarding expenses, financial aid, scholarships, loans, repayment, and refunds.

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    Poster-Supporting-Scholars.pdf
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    Financial Planning Guide 2024 WEB.pdf
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    Tuition-And-Fees-2024-Flyer.pdf
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    Flyer-Supporting-Scholars.pdf
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    Tuition_Fees_Cost of Attendance Information.docx

    The Paying for College website provides a starting point for students as they access information about Penn Highlands's cost of attendance, financial aid availability, application processes, and scholarship availability.

     

    https://www.pennhighlands.edu/admissions/pay-for-college/ 

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    Paying for College Website Resource.jpg
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    Sample Marketing Materials.docx
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    College Sponsored Academic Scholarships Policy (AA.pdf

    Official 3-Year Cohort Default Rate Report

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    Cohort_Default.pdf

    Notice for Exit Counseling: Graduates

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    Exit_Counseling_Graduating.pdf

    Notice for Exit Counseling: Withdrawing Students

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    Exit_Counseling_Withdrawal_Less_than_half.pdf
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  • Criteria 1.b

    Information regarding supporting underprepared students

    Placement testing website for new and prospective students including instructions, practice resources, and directions.

     

    Placement Testing - Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

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    Placement Testing Informational Website.jpg
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    Placement Testing and Waivers Policy (AASS 1006-20.pdf
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    Military Students Policy (AASS 1020-2014).pdf
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    Graduation-and-Transfer-Rates (1).pdf
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    Retention-Rates.pdf
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    VFA Outcomes 2019.pdf
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    VFA Outcomes 2020.pdf
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    VFA Outcomes 2021.pdf
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    VFA Outcomes 2022.pdf
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    VFA Outcomes 2023.pdf
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    Faculty SurveyPAWS_Data_All_20240108.pdf
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  • Criteria 1.c

    Processes for orienting, advising, and counseling programs to enhance retention and guide students

    Required
    Advisors by Meta Majors.docx
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    Career Stations Map for Students.docx
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    Guided Pathways Implementation 2022-2023 Progress Report.docx
    Required
    Guided Pathways Implementation - 2023-2024 Progress Report.docx

    New Student Orientation Career Stations Set up and Guidance for Faculty

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    New Student Orientation_Fall2023_Faculty Overview.docx

    New Student Orientation Agenda for Students - New Program with Career Exploration Sessions

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    New Student Orientation_Fall 2023_Schedule.docx

    Review tool to assess the implementation scale, timeline, and project scope to incorporate the Guided Pathways Model into Penn Highlands' Operations.

    Required
    guided-pathways-adoption-template.docx

    Guided Pathways Implementation Plan Export. The plan is created in Office 365: Microsoft Planner with team members assigned to various tasks and initiatives each academic year. This is an export of the plan using MS Excel.

    Required
    Guided Pathways Implementation (3).xlsx

    Results of Survey of Faculty regarding Guided Pathways implementation, including establishment of Academic and Career Clusters (Meta-Majors)

    Required
    GP_Data_All_230201.pdf

    Sample of one of several 'all college' kick-off presentations on Guided Pathways.

    Required
    Fall 2022 Black Bear Kick Off Presentation.pptx

    Penn Highlands analysis of student enrollment trends, persistence by program, and areas of focus provided by the Community College Research Center (CCRC) to establish the scope of the Guided Pathways implementation.  This was provided as part of the College's participation in the 2022 Summer Institute

    Required
    CCRC Slides for Penn Highlands.pptx

    Flyer announcing newly implemented career exploration and development software implemented at Penn Highlands for Fall 2024 semester. This software helps support undecided students explore possible careers and related majors

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    Bear Path Flyer.pdf
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    Behavior Intervention Team.docx
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  • Criteria 1.d

    Processes designed to enhance student achievement and program completion including transfer and career placement

    myPEAK Career Planning Resource page for students 

     

    https://my.pennhighlands.edu/ICS/Career__Transfer_Planning/Career_Planning.jnz

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    Career Planning myPEAK Page and Resources.jpg
    Required
    Career-Guide-2022-2023 (2).pdf
    Required
    graduation_rate_consumer_info_2023 (2).pdf
    Required
    2020 First desgination graduate survey.pdf
    Required
    2021_first destination graduate survey.pdf
    Required
    2022_first dest graduate_survey.pdf
    Required
    2023 First Destination Graduate Survey.pdf
    Required
    Career Planning Guide 2024-25.pdf

    Transfer planning resource page for students on myPEAK portal.

     

    https://my.pennhighlands.edu/ICS/Career__Transfer_Planning/TRANSFER_CENTRAL.jnz

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    Transfer Planning myPEAK Page and Resources.jpg
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    Transfer Guide 2024 WEB.pdf

    Webpage providing information for students transferring out of Penn Highlands, including a comprehensive list of articulation agreements.

     

    https://www.pennhighlands.edu/admissions/registration/transfer-opportunities/transfer-out/

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    Transferring Out Resources Webpage.jpg

    Transferring in resources and information for students, including comprehensive list of articulation agreements with area Career and Technology Centers.

    Required
    Transferring In Resources Webpage.jpg
    Required
    Career Pathways Coordinator_proposed_revision.doc

    Website Landing Page that houses information for students planning to transfer.

    Required
    Transfer Opportunities Webpage.jpg
    Required
    Transfer Services Specialist 08.2023.doc
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  • Criteria 1.e

     processes to disaggregate and analyze student achievement data to inform and implement strategies that improve outcomes for all student populations; 

    Required
    IPEDSDFR_145521.pdf
    Required
    IPEDSDFR_414911.pdf
    Required
    student_body_diversity_consumer_info_2023 (1).pdf

    The VFA is the principle accountability framework for community colleges with measures defined to encompass the full breadth of the community college mission and the diversity of students' goals and educational experiences. The mission-appropriate measures determine how well community colleges are serving students; provide colleges the ability to identify problems and set goals for institutional improvement; and be properly accountable to stakeholders.

    Required
    VFA Outcomes Internal Report Non Public 2019.pdf

    The VFA is the principle accountability framework for community colleges with measures defined to encompass the full breadth of the community college mission and the diversity of students' goals and educational experiences. The mission-appropriate measures determine how well community colleges are serving students; provide colleges the ability to identify problems and set goals for institutional improvement; and be properly accountable to stakeholders.

    Required
    VFA Outcomes Internal Report Non Public 2020.pdf

    The VFA is the principle accountability framework for community colleges with measures defined to encompass the full breadth of the community college mission and the diversity of students' goals and educational experiences. The mission-appropriate measures determine how well community colleges are serving students; provide colleges the ability to identify problems and set goals for institutional improvement; and be properly accountable to stakeholders.

    Required
    VFA Outcomes Internal Report Non Public 2021.pdf

    The VFA is the principle accountability framework for community colleges with measures defined to encompass the full breadth of the community college mission and the diversity of students' goals and educational experiences. The mission-appropriate measures determine how well community colleges are serving students; provide colleges the ability to identify problems and set goals for institutional improvement; and be properly accountable to stakeholders.

    Required
    VFA Outcomes Internal Report_Non Public 2022.pdf

    The VFA is the principle accountability framework for community colleges with measures defined to encompass the full breadth of the community college mission and the diversity of students' goals and educational experiences. The mission-appropriate measures determine how well community colleges are serving students; provide colleges the ability to identify problems and set goals for institutional improvement; and be properly accountable to stakeholders.

    Required
    VFA Outcomes Internal Report Non Public 2023.pdf
    Required
    DT3 Members and Charge.pdf
    Required
    DT3 Meeting Minutes.pdf
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  • Criteria 2

    fair and transparent policies and procedures regarding evaluation and acceptance of transfer credits, credits awarded through experiential learning, prior non-academic learning, competency-based assessment, and other alternative learning approaches. 

    Name Description Status Source
    Articulation and Transfer Agreement Policy Required Articulation for Transfer of Credit Policy (AASS 1.pdf Edit Articulation and Transfer Agreement Policy Delete Articulation and Transfer Agreement Policy
    Credit for Previous Learning Policy Required Credit for Previous Learning and Life Experience P.pdf Edit Credit for Previous Learning Policy Delete Credit for Previous Learning Policy
    Local Credit Requirements Policy Required Local Credit Requirements and Credit for Prior Lea.pdf Edit Local Credit Requirements Policy Delete Local Credit Requirements Policy
    Transfer Credits Policy Required Transfer of Credits into PHCC Policy (AASS 1009-20 (1).pdf Edit Transfer Credits Policy Delete Transfer Credits Policy
    Course Equivalency Sheet: IUP

    Course equivalencies posted on Penn Highlands website for incoming transfer students.

    Required iup_equivalency_for_web TLP.pdf Edit Course Equivalency Sheet: IUP Delete Course Equivalency Sheet: IUP
    Course Equivalency Sheet - UPJ

    Course equivalencies posted on Penn Highlands website for incoming transfer students.

    Required UPJ_equivalency_for_web TLP.pdf Edit Course Equivalency Sheet - UPJ Delete Course Equivalency Sheet - UPJ
    Course Equivalency Sheet - MAC

    Course equivalencies posted on Penn Highlands website for incoming transfer students.

    Required MAC_equivalency_for_web TLP.pdf Edit Course Equivalency Sheet - MAC Delete Course Equivalency Sheet - MAC
    Course Equivalency Sheet - SFU

    Course equivalencies posted on Penn Highlands website for incoming transfer students.

    Required SFU_equivalency_for_web TLP.pdf Edit Course Equivalency Sheet - SFU Delete Course Equivalency Sheet - SFU
    Course Equivalency Sheet - PSU

    Course equivalencies posted on Penn Highlands website for incoming transfer students.

    Required PSU_equivalency_for_web TLP.pdf Edit Course Equivalency Sheet - PSU Delete Course Equivalency Sheet - PSU
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  • Criteria 3

    policies and procedures for the safe and secure maintenance and appropriate release of student information and records. 

    Name Description Status Source
    FERPA Workshop Faculty Overview Required FERPA Workshop-Faculty Review 2011.pptx Edit FERPA Workshop Faculty Overview Delete FERPA Workshop Faculty Overview
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    FERPA Brochure 2021 Required FERPA Brochure 2021.doc Edit FERPA Brochure 2021 Delete FERPA Brochure 2021
    FERPA Brochure 2023 Required FERPA Brochure 2023.pdf Edit FERPA Brochure 2023 Delete FERPA Brochure 2023
    FERPA Brochure 2024

    FERPA Brochure is distributed to all employees at new employee onboarding training and annual refresher training.  

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    New Hire Training FERPA Section Required new hire trainings - vector solutions.pdf Edit New Hire Training FERPA Section Delete New Hire Training FERPA Section
    FERPA Training Completion Certificate

    Certification of completion that is provided when employees complete FERPA training facilitated through the KnowB4 Platform.

    Required Certificate of Completion for FERPA_ Confidentiality of Records (Full Course).pdf Edit FERPA Training Completion Certificate Delete FERPA Training Completion Certificate
    FERPA Poster 1

    Distributed to College offices that encounter student information.

    Required PTAC_BeforeYouShareThatStudentRecord.pdf Edit FERPA Poster 1 Delete FERPA Poster 1
    FERPA Poster 2

    Distributed to College offices that encounter student information.

    Required PTAC_CautionWhenHandlingStudentInformation.pdf Edit FERPA Poster 2 Delete FERPA Poster 2
    FERPA Poster 3

    Distributed to College offices that encounter student information.

    Required PTAC_FERPA.pdf Edit FERPA Poster 3 Delete FERPA Poster 3
    FERPA Poster 4

    Distributed to College offices that encounter student information.

    Required PTAC_PersonallyIdentifiableInformation1.pdf Edit FERPA Poster 4 Delete FERPA Poster 4
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  • Criteria 4

    if offered, athletic, student life, and other extracurricular activities that are regulated by the same academic, fiscal, and administrative principles and procedures that govern all other programs. 

    Name Description Status Source
    Activities and Athletics Assessment Report 2020 Required Administrative Senate Reporting Student Activities and Athetics 2020.pptx Edit Activities and Athletics Assessment Report 2020 Delete Activities and Athletics Assessment Report 2020
    Activities and Athletics Budget 2024 Required Student Activities and Athletics Budget_ myPEAK 2024.html Edit Activities and Athletics Budget 2024 Delete Activities and Athletics Budget 2024
    Activities and Athletics Assessment 2021-2022 Required Administrative Senate Reporting Student Activities and Athetics 2021 for 2022.pptx Edit Activities and Athletics Assessment 2021-2022 Delete Activities and Athletics Assessment 2021-2022
    Athletics Program Mission Required athletics mvv.pdf Edit Athletics Program Mission Delete Athletics Program Mission
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    Club and Activity Listing

    List of active clubs and activities.

    Required clubs_august_2023.docx Edit Club and Activity Listing Delete Club and Activity Listing
    Student Athlete Handbook Required Student Athlete Handbook.docx Edit Student Athlete Handbook Delete Student Athlete Handbook
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    SGA Constitution Required SGA_Constitution.doc Edit SGA Constitution Delete SGA Constitution
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  • Criteria 5

    If applicable, adequate, and appropriate institutional review and approval student services designed, delivered, or assessed by third party providers. Complete list of current third-party providers delivering student support services. 

    Name Description Status Source
    KEYS Program Implementation 2022-2023 Required 2022-2023 PHCC PIP.docx Edit KEYS Program Implementation 2022-2023 Delete KEYS Program Implementation 2022-2023
    KEYS Program Implementation Plan 2023-2024 Required 2023-2024 KEYS Program Implementation Plan 8.15.23.docx Edit KEYS Program Implementation Plan 2023-2024 Delete KEYS Program Implementation Plan 2023-2024
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    KEYS Program Manual 2022-2023 Required KEYS Manual PY 22-23.pdf Edit KEYS Program Manual 2022-2023 Delete KEYS Program Manual 2022-2023
    KEYS Program Manual 2023-2024 Required KEYS Manual PY 23-24.pdf Edit KEYS Program Manual 2023-2024 Delete KEYS Program Manual 2023-2024
    KEYS Program Manual 2024-2025 Required KEYS Manual PY 24-25.pdf Edit KEYS Program Manual 2024-2025 Delete KEYS Program Manual 2024-2025
    KEYS Annual Monitoring Findings Report 2021-2022 Required PHCC KEYS Annual Monitoring Findings Review PY 21-22.pdf Edit KEYS Annual Monitoring Findings Report 2021-2022 Delete KEYS Annual Monitoring Findings Report 2021-2022
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