Accreditation Resources

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The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) accreditation process is such a maze of work that it's impossible to know everything that is needed to complete the process. Because of this, we are providing a list of resources to assist the accreditation team. Other resources are also available on the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Institutional Resources webpage.

Other Resources:

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Briggs, J. C. Writing about Reading: The Decline of Literature in the Composition Classroom [Editorial]. [Electronic version]. University of California at Riverside.

Buros Institute of Mental Measurements

Campbell, P. (1995). The Interdependence of Reading, Writing and Critical Thinking (ED395274).

Crews, L. (2006) Connecting the Financials with the Quality Enhancement Plan. 2006 SACS/COC Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL .

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Feller, B. (2006, January 20). Johnny Still Can't Read - In College. Associated Press.

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Johnston, D. J. (2001). Teaching for lifelong learning. Observer, 225, 3.

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Kurland, D. (n.d.). How the Language Really Works: The Fundamentals of Critical Reading and Effective Writing.

Kurland, D. (n.d.). I know What It Says...What Does It Mean? Critical Skills for Critical Reading.

Laws, P. W. New Approaches to Science and Mathematics Teaching at Liberal Arts Colleges. American Journal of Physics, 67 (S1), 32-37.

Leskes, A. & Miller, R. (2006). Purposeful Pathways - Helping Students Achieve Key Learning Outcomes. Washington DC: Greater Expectations Publication.

Lewis, J. J. The Independent Learning Contract System: Motivating Students Enrolled In College Reading Courses.

Linderholm, T. (2006). Reading with Purpose. Journal of College Reading and Learning, 36(2), 70-80.

Maaka, M. J. & Ward, S. M. (2000). Content Area Reading in Community College Classrooms [Electronic version]. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 24, 107-125.

Maitland, L. E. (2000). Ideas in Practice: Self-Regulation and Metacognition in the Reading Lab. Journal of Developmental Education, 24(2).

Maloney, W. H. (2003). Connecting the texts of their lives to academic literacy: Creating success for at-risk first-year college students. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 46(8), 664-673.

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Meijer, W. (2002). On the Relevance of Literature to Life: The Significance of the Act of Reading [Electronic version]. The European Legacy, 7(5), 567-577.

Meltzer, J. (2001). Supporting Adolescent Literacy Across the Content Areas [Electronic version]. Perspectives on Policy and Practice Northeast and Islands Regional Educational Laboratory at Brown University.

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Nist, S. L., & Holschun, J. (2005). College Success Strategies (2nd ed.). Longman.

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Nist, S. L., Simpson, M. L., & Olejnik, S. (1991). The Relation Between Self-Selected Study Processes and Test Performance [Electronic version]. American Educational Research Journal, 28(4), 849-874.

Nist, S. L., & Holschuh, J. (2005). Practical Applications of the Research on Epistemological Beliefs. Journal of College Reading and Learning, 35(2), 84-92.

Parker, Cindy. High School Reading Consultant; Branch Manager, Kentucky Department of Education. Personal Interview. October 12, 2006.

Paul, R. & Elder, L. (2004). The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking Concepts & Tools (4th ed.). Dillon Beach: The Foundation for Critical Thinking.

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Roller, C. M. (2006) Reading and Literacy Coaches Report on Hiring Requirements and Duties Survey. International Reading Association.

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Steward, F. Parent Involvement in Reading [Electronic version]. Illinois Reading Council Journal, 35(1).

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Teaching Reading Well: A Synthesis of the International Reading Association's Research on Teacher Preparation for Reading Instruction [Electronic version]. The International Reading Association, 1-2.

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Wang, D. What Can Standardized Reading Tests Tell Us? Question-answer Relationships and Students' Performance.

Waters, L. (2007). Time for Reading. Chronicle of Higher Education, 53(23), B8-pB6.

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Wood, K. D., Roser, N. L. & Martinez, M. (2001). Collaborative literacy: Lessons learned from literature. The Reading Teacher, 55(2), 102-111.

Zunshine, L. (2006). Why We Read Fiction: Theory of Mind and the Novel. Columbus: The Ohio State University

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