Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP)

Background Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) completed its Systems Portfolio in October 2007, and submitted it for review to AQIP in November 2007. The Systems Portfolio is a diagnostic snapshot of the college’s continuous improvement processes. The portfolio is reviewed by a group of external Higher Learning Commission peer reviewers (called systems appraisers) who read the document, evaluate the contents, and reach consensus on the current state of continuous improvement at the college. The anonymous systems appraisers prepare a report called a systems appraisal that summarizes the group’s findings. The systems appraisal is one component (others include the Conversation Day, Action Project teamwork, check-up visit, etc.) reviewed by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC – the regional accrediting body that accredits WCTC) in determining whether to renew the college’s accreditation, which is up for renewal in 2010.