Standard 4

4.1: PVC's Commitment to principles of academic freedom, academic integrity, and freedom of inqury.

100

In this board policy, lists cheating, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty—as defined by the Academic Honor Code.

What is Board Policy 5500: Standards of Conduct

200

This PVC online platform offers video modules that provide definitions and explanations of academic integrity, delivered through an informational video.

What is PVC’s New Student Online Orientation? 

300

This resource is offered through PVC Library, which guides students on how to cite sources.

What is PVC LibGuides 

Titled “How to Cute Your Sources”

4.2: Roles, responsibilities, and authority for decision-making are clearly defined and communicated throughout the institution.

100

This ______ Statement is the forefront of PVC’s goals and decision making. This statement is included on every the agenda for committees/groups e.g. Administrative Council BP/AP-ACCJC Workgroup, College Council, Full Administrative Council.

What is the PVC Mission statement?

200

This Board Policy affirms the Board of Trustees' commitment to shared governance through collegial consultation and inclusive, timely decision-making. affirms that all constituency groups—faculty, classified staff, students, administrators, and classified managers/confidential employees—shall be included in participatory governance in institutional decision-making. 

What is APBP 2510?

300

This 8-year Plan is an example of how the institutions involves all campus constituent and key offices which include student services, instruction, technology, human resources, fiscal services, and students to participate. This task force was co-chaired by the VP of Instruction and Student Services, and Academic Senate President.

What is the CEP 

(Comprehensive Educational Plan) 2025 - 2033?

4.3: The institution’s decision-making structures are used consistently and effectively. Institutionaldecision-making practices support a climate of collaboration and innovation that advances themission and prioritizes equitable student outcomes.

100

Palo Verde College ensures accountability in its decision-making by consistently involving appropriate stakeholders and centralizing its mission. At the district level, the College Council plays a central role in reviewing and approving key decisions, including program reviews and policy updates.

What is College Council?

200

This manual assists the Technical Review Subcommittee in reviewing budget enhancement requests and ranking in according to certain criteria. This manual ensures the committee’s approach is transparent, in alignment with institutional goals, and continuous improvement in resource allocation decisions.

What is Integrated Plan Manual?

300

This budgeting method is where every expense must be justified for each new period, starting from a "zero base." Unlike traditional budgeting, which often just adjusts last year’s numbers, ZBB builds the budget from scratch—every time.

What is Zero-Based Budgeting?

4.4: Acting through policy, the governing board takes responsibility for the overall quality and stability of the institution and regularly monitors progress towards its goals and fiscal health. (ER 7)

100

This BP affirms that establishes that the Board fulfills its responsibilities in representing the public interest, establish policies that define the institutional mission and set prudent, ethical and legal standards for college operations.

What is Board Policy 2200?

200

This BP mandates an annual external audit of all district funds, books, and accounts, in accordance with Title 5 regulations, reinforcing the Board’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and compliance.

What is Board Policy 6400?

300

Daily Double: This is the best ACCJJC Standard... ever.

What is Standard 4?

"four" "cuatro" "vier" "plaub"

4.5: The governing board selects and evaluates the institution’s chief executive officer (CEO). The governing board gives the CEO full authority to implement board policies and ensure effective operations and fulfillment of the institutional mission.

100

This BP establishes that the Board of Trustees is responsible for hiring and evaluating the Superintendent/President and delegating authority for effective leadership.

 BP 2200

200

Daily Double: What is our CEO's middle name?

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300

This BP establishes that the Board shall evaluate the Superintendent/President using an evaluation process developed and jointly agreed to by the Board and the Superintendent/President. The criteria for evaluation shall be based on Board policy, the Superintendent/President job description, and performance goals and objectives

What is BP 2435