This workshop will share insights into how institutions leverage the accreditation process to tell a compelling and actionable institutional story.  

Rather than treating accreditation as a mere compliance task, you'll learn practical strategies to craft accreditation materials that highlight your institution’s growth, mission fulfillment, and vision for the future. The presenters will offer practical strategies not only for writing a compelling report but also for preparing a successful site visit. This approach goes beyond checking boxes—it’s about showcasing your institution’s unique strengths, how you’ve overcome challenges, and your strategic goals for improvement in a way that resonates with accreditors and stakeholders alike. By the end of this workshop, you'll gain tools and strategies to support your accreditation journey and tell your institution’s authentic story. 

Participants will explore how successful institutions organize and present assessment, planning, and outcomes data so that it clearly answers accreditor questions rather than overwhelms reviewers. Using practical examples aligned with WSCUC Core Commitments and CFRs, the presenters will share approaches to structuring evidence so that improvement, effectiveness, and decision-making become visible across the institution.

Attendees will gain:
 • A narrative framework for organizing self-study and Institutional Report content
• Techniques for linking assessment results to planning, budgeting, and program improvement
• Tools for identifying gaps between evidence and narrative clarity
• Guidance on curating exhibits that support rather than complicate the institutional story
• Strategies for engaging faculty and leadership in storytelling rooted in authentic outcomes

Designed for Provosts, CAOs, ALOs, and accreditation teams, this session provides practical methods to help institutions strengthen how they present quality and improvement, ensuring that their story is clear, credible, and mission-aligned.