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Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n

WSCUC 2023 Handbook<\/a><\/p>\n

WSCUC Understanding the Standards<\/a><\/p>\n

WSCUC Process for Reaffirmation<\/a><\/p>\n

WSCUC Key Indicator Dashboards (KID)<\/a><\/p>\n

University of La Verne\u2019s Responses<\/a><\/p>\n

Kick-Off Meeting January 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Work Begins Meeting February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Writing Group Members’ Roles and Responsibilities<\/a><\/p>\n

Phase 1 The Self-Study Process<\/strong><\/h3>\n
    \n
  • Purpose: \u00a0To examine institutional effectiveness under the WSCUC Standards.<\/li>\n
  • Work on the Compliance with WSCUC Standards Worksheet<\/li>\n
  • Gather, analyze, and act on evidence, and reflect on the results of the action<\/li>\n
  • Engage with the campus community, discussions, meetings, surveys, focus groups<\/li>\n
  • Review previous documents including reaffirmation of accreditation, interim report, substantive changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Phase 2 The Institutional Report<\/strong><\/h3>\n
      \n
    • Purpose: \u00a0To summarize findings of the self-study into organized sections.<\/li>\n
    • \n
      Section A: Introduction: Context and Response to Previous Commission Actions (Steering Committee)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
    • Section B: Institutional Essays (Writing Groups)<\/span>\n
        \n
      • Standard 1 Defining Institutional Mission and Acting with Integrity\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Standard 2 Achieving Educational Objectives and Student Success \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Standard 3 Assuring Resources and Organizational Structures\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Standard 4 Creating an Institution Committed to Quality Assurance and Improvement\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Section C: \u00a0<\/span><\/span>Reflections and Synthesis of Insights (Steering Committee)<\/li>\n
      • \n
        Appendices (Operations Committee)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Steering Committee Charge<\/strong><\/h3>\n
          \n
        • Oversees and monitors completion of tasks for self-study<\/li>\n
        • Ensures alignment with ULV mission and WSCUC standards<\/li>\n
        • Communicates with writing groups and the campus<\/li>\n
        • Facilitates campus feedback and engagement<\/li>\n
        • Reviews drafts, makes edits, ensures integrity, and is responsible for overall quality of report<\/li>\n
        • Meet regularly<\/li>\n
        • Assists in planning for On-Site visit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Operations Team Charge<\/strong><\/h3>\n
            \n
          • Establishes the overall logistical plan and timeline<\/li>\n
          • Ensures adequate resources for writing groups<\/li>\n
          • Updates website<\/li>\n
          • Compiles and edits documents<\/li>\n
          • Compiles Appendices<\/li>\n
          • Prints final report<\/li>\n
          • Plans the On-Site visit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            \u00a0<\/strong>Writing Group Charge<\/strong><\/h3>\n
              \n
            • Gathers data, materials, feedback and reflections<\/li>\n
            • Organizes data and supporting documents to support claims of quality and effectiveness (claim > support with evidence > analyze > improve)<\/li>\n
            • Reviews institutional practices to ensure ULV meets specific criteria outlined in the WSCUC handbook<\/li>\n
            • Writes sections of the self-study\/institutional report<\/li>\n
            • Incorporates feedback into the draft<\/li>\n
            • Meets regularly for progress updates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Standard 1 Defining Institutional Mission and Acting with Integrity<\/strong><\/h3>\n
                \n
              • Marquisha Frost, AVP Inclusive Excellence & Mission Integration<\/li>\n
              • Wendy Lau, Trustee<\/li>\n
              • Sherry Mylott, VP Advancement<\/li>\n
              • Emmeline de Pillis, Dean College of Business<\/li>\n
              • Adam Evans, Director Academic Program Development<\/li>\n
              • Adrianne Montero-Camacho, Director Accessibility and SOS Services<\/li>\n
              • Paige Piontkowsky<\/span>, AVP Enrollment Management<\/li>\n
              • Two faculty members<\/li>\n
              • Gabby Rosas, Graduate Student<\/li>\n
              • Undergrad Student<\/li>\n
              • Myrna Hugo, Program Coordinator, Civic and Community Engagement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Standard 2 Achieving Educational Objectives and Student Success<\/strong><\/h3>\n
                  \n
                • Juan Regalado, Dean of Students<\/li>\n
                • Ray Skelton, Trustee<\/li>\n
                • Alaina Dunn, VP Enrollment Management<\/li>\n
                • Shannon Mathews, Dean College of Arts and Sciences<\/li>\n
                • Amy Jiang, Dean Library<\/li>\n
                • Susan Lomeli, Director School of Professional and Continuing Education<\/li>\n
                • Elizabeth Wellins, Lead Instructional Designer Center for Teaching and Learning<\/li>\n
                • Two faculty members<\/li>\n
                • Alexis Rivas, Graduate Student<\/li>\n
                • Undergrad Student<\/li>\n
                • Lorie Ramiro-Rhodes, Student Success and Fieldwork Operations Coordinator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Standard 3 Assuring Resources and Organizational Structures<\/strong><\/h3>\n
                    \n
                  • Joseph Cabrera, Assistant Provost Faculty Affairs<\/li>\n
                  • Walter Worthy, Trustee<\/li>\n
                  • Charles Ingram, Interim VP Administration and Finance<\/li>\n
                  • Katy Tangenberg, Dean College of Health and Community Well-Being<\/li>\n
                  • Carletta Loflin, Executive Director Human Resources<\/li>\n
                  • Jesse Moreno, Associate Director Budget Office<\/li>\n
                  • Eugene Shang, Director Housing<\/li>\n
                  • Alex Soto, Executive Director Risk Management<\/li>\n
                  • Two faculty members<\/li>\n
                  • Gohar Dar, Graduate Student<\/li>\n
                  • Undergrad Student<\/li>\n
                  • Marlene Tirado, Manager, History and Political Science Department<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Standard 4 Creating an Institution Committed to Quality Assurance and Improvement<\/strong><\/h3>\n
                      \n
                    • Suzanne Beaumaster, Associate Provost Academic Programs<\/li>\n
                    • Rupert Grant, Trustee<\/li>\n
                    • Todd Britton, VP Information Technology<\/li>\n
                    • MD Haque, Dean College of Education<\/li>\n
                    • Julie Khella, Registrar<\/li>\n
                    • Tejshree Trivedi, Director Institutional Research<\/li>\n
                    • Adam Wong, Associate Dean of Students<\/li>\n
                    • Two faculty members<\/li>\n
                    • Faith Chacon, Graduate Student<\/li>\n
                    • Undergrad Student<\/li>\n
                    • Brian Parker, Director of Client Technology and Customer Support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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