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Thus, for a period of time the Commission and member institutions will need to work with two Handbooks, depending on when a review takes place and which Handbook (and its Standards) applies. Member institutions should consult with their vice president/staff liaison if they are unclear about which Handbook should be used for an institutional review.</p> <p>This webpage will be updated quarterly as the Commission gains experience working with dual Handbooks.</p> </div> </article> </div> </section> <section id="" class="component column-component bkgd-color bkgd-dark-blue " style=" background-color: #2f3866; " > <div class="row"> <article class="column one_half txt-center pos-middle bkgd-color has-buttons " style=" background-color: #f9f9f9; " > <div class="content-wrap"> <h3 class="column-headline" style="color: #2f3866;">2013 Handbook</h3> <p class="column-content" style="color: #677475;">The 2013 Handbook was revised in 2015, edited in 2018, and updated in November 2021.</p> <div class="button-wrap"><a class="button" href="https://www.wscuc.org/handbook2013/" >2013 Handbook</a></div> </div> </article> <article class="column one_half txt-center pos-middle bkgd-color has-buttons " style=" background-color: #f9f9f9; " > <div class="content-wrap"> <h3 class="column-headline" style="color: #2f3866;">2023 Handbook</h3> <p class="column-content" style="color: #677475;">The 2023 Handbook was approved by the Commission in June of 2023 and contains the new standards adopted by the Commission the prior year. The new handbook documents the new standards and provides addition information on the Institutional Reaffirmation Process and the forms of actions taken by the Commission.<br /> </p> <div class="button-wrap"><a class="button" href="https://www.wscuc.org/handbook2023/" target="_blank" >2023 Handbook</a></div> </div> </article> </div> </section> <section id="" class="component wysiwyg-component bkgd-color valign-top" style=" background-color: #efefef; " > <div class="row"> <article class="column full_width"> <h2 style="color:#2f3866;">Handbook FAQs</h2> <div style="color:;"><hr /> <div class="accordion-shortcode "><h4 class="accordion-header"><span class="genericon genericon-close"></span><span class="header-text">Can I use the new Handbook and its Standards before fall 2024?</span></h4><div class="accordion-item">Yes. However, institutions should consult with their staff liaison/vice president to assure that this is the appropriate option.</div></div> <div class="accordion-shortcode "><h4 class="accordion-header"><span class="genericon genericon-close"></span><span class="header-text">Are there major differences between the 2013 and 2023 Handbooks?</span></h4><div class="accordion-item">The Standards have been modified but have also preserved their organization and focus. Please see <a href="https://wascsenior.box.com/s/o0jsnoom95v12gpvatsiq1bc4p425xr9" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Understanding the Standards</strong></a> for further explanation. The institutional reaffirmation process has been significantly altered; the 2023 Handbook explains the new process in detail.</div></div> <div class="accordion-shortcode "><h4 class="accordion-header"><span class="genericon genericon-close"></span><span class="header-text">Will reviews that take place after the 2023 Handbook is effective, but scheduled under the 2013 Handbook, use the 2023 or 2013 Standards?</span></h4><div class="accordion-item">To the extent possible, they will use the 2023 Standards. It is important to note that the <em>issues</em> to be addressed in a review do not change. The context/requirements of the Standard governing the issue may have changed.</div></div> <div class="accordion-shortcode "><h4 class="accordion-header"><span class="genericon genericon-close"></span><span class="header-text">Where can I get training on the new Handbook?</span></h4><div class="accordion-item">If you are preparing for a scheduled review, consult with your staff liaison/vice president. Use the links on this webpage to find documents that further explain the 2023 Handbook.</div></div> <div class="accordion-shortcode "><h4 class="accordion-header"><span class="genericon genericon-close"></span><span class="header-text">Will there be workshops for institutions on the 2023 Handbook?</span></h4><div class="accordion-item">The primary means of training is provided by the institution鈥檚 staff liaison/vice president. In addition, the Commission will offer workshops beginning in spring 2024 on such topics as how to write an institutional narrative most effectively. 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