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Section I

General Standards







Accrediting Organization
Professional Landcare Network appointed board, called Landscape Contracting Accreditation Board (LCAB).

 

Program Mission and Planning
The program shall have a clearly defined mission supported by educational objectives appropriate to the Landscape Contracting business community.  The planning process shall demonstrate progress towards the attainment of the objectives.
Indicators -

1. Mission reflects a broad perspective of the industry
2. Mission is stated in terms of what students should be able to do when they graduate.
3. Mission should address ethics, critical thinking and professionalism.
4. Program is engaged in a continuous planning process to improve instruction.
5. Academic mission, program objectives and continuous planning relate to the larger institutional mission, strengths and character.

Governance/Administration
The program shall have the authority and resources to achieve its educational goal.
Indicators -

1. The number of faculty is adequate to achieve the program’s mission and objectives.
2. Funding is adequate to meet program objectives and provide for faculty development and student support such as conference attendance, computing equipment and technical support.
3. The program has adequate personnel and support staff to accomplish its mission and objectives.

Faculty
The qualifications, academic position and professional activities of faculty and instructional personnel shall promote and enhance the academic mission and objectives of the program.
Indicators -

1. Qualifications of the faculty and instructional personnel are appropriate to their roles.
2. Faculty is continuously engaged in activities leading to their professional growth, the advancement of the contracting industry and the effectiveness of the program.
3. Faculty is active in local, state, or national trade or professional organizations.
4. Faculty pursues licensing or certification as is relevant to the program.
5. Faculty engages in continuing education.
6. Faculty produces appropriate peer-reviewed creative, scholarly or professional work.
7. Those teaching design courses shall be Landscape Architects or credentialed landscape design professionals.

Students
Program shall demonstrate that students are being adequately prepared to pursue a career in the landscape contracting industry.
Indicators -

1. Student work is evaluated by criteria related to program objectives, and the information gained from such evaluation is used to enhance curriculum, instruction and other program aspects.
2. Students are encouraged to engage in activities that relate to the contracting industry and to participate in the enrichment of the larger community.  Examples include membership in state and national organizations, student club activities, community service and outreach projects.
3. Successful job placement.
4. Positive internship evaluations by cooperating businesses.

Alumni
Program shall provide evidence of alumni’s accomplishments and their involvement in advancing the program.
Indicators -

1. Accomplishments include positions of responsibility in and service to the industry, professional awards, licensing, certification, etc.
2. Program uses alumni as speakers, evaluators or advisory committee members.

Industry
Program shall provide evidence of interaction with industry representatives from a variety of businesses associated with landscape contracting.
Indicators -

1. Career fairs for internships and employment.
2. Lectures and presentations from industry representatives.
3. Program receives support from regional or national organizations and businesses.

Advisory Committee
A fully functioning advisory committee made up of faculty, industry and student representatives shall be in place.

Relationship to the Overall Academic Institution and the Community
Program shall promote positive relationships with the overall academic institution and the community.
Indicators -

1. Interdepartmental cooperation.
2. Community service projects.
3. Lectures and seminars by non-industry professionals.
4. Outreach efforts for recruiting and enhancing the program’s image.

Facilities, Equipment and Information Systems
Faculty, students and staff shall have access to facilities, equipment, library and other information systems necessary for a positive learning environment.

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