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Sunday, March 26, 2023
7:00am – 5:00pm CT
Registration

7:00am – 5:00pm CT

HLC Registration Desk

8:00am – 8:45am CT
Concurrent Sessions

8:00am – 8:45am CT

Orientation for New Conference Attendees

Andrew Lootens-White – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

8:00am – 8:45am CT
Social Function

8:00am – 8:45am CT

Complimentary Continental Breakfast

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8:00am – 5:00pm CT
Registration

8:00am – 5:00pm CT

HLC Information Desk

8:00am – 6:30pm CT
Assessment Academy Poster Fair

8:00am – 6:30pm CT

Assessment Academy Poster Fair

9:00am – 10:00am CT
Plenary Session

9:00am – 10:00am CT

Welcome Address

Barbara Gellman-Danley – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

10:00am – 10:30am CT
Exhibit Hall

10:00am – 10:30am CT

Networking Break and Expo

Sponsored By

10:00am – 10:30am CT
Social Function

10:00am – 10:30am CT

Networking Break (West Tower)

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10:30am – 11:15am CT
Concurrent Sessions

10:30am – 11:15am CT

C-3 - Tone and Treatment (TnT) from an Inclusion and Equity Lens

Mukul Bhalla – American InterContinental University System

Kathleen Embry – American InterContinental University System

Anna Selga – American InterContinental University System

Equity in Student Success

10:30am – 11:15am CT

C-5 - Student-Designed Assessment of Institutional Effectiveness

Kathy S. Kremer – Hope College

Elizabeth P. Bassett – Hope College

Joshua Haddad – Hope College

Commitment to Quality Education

10:30am – 11:15am CT

C-6 - Preparing for a Year 4 Assurance Review

Carole M. Splendore – University of Saint Francis

10:30am – 11:15am CT

C-8 - Connections Matter: Retention Practices Focused on Student Connection

Justin Schuch – Western Illinois University

Mark Mossman – Western Illinois University

Lori M. Baker-Sperry – Western Illinois University

Teaching and Learning in a Changed Environment

10:30am – 11:15am CT

C-9 - A Faculty-Driven Process for Creating New Essential Learning Outcome Assessments

Tyler Klaskow – Charles Stewart Mott Community College

Teaching and Learning in a Changed Environment

10:30am – 11:15am CT

C-11 - Using Data to Drive the Program Life Cycle

Kathy Aboufadel – Davenport University

Steven Stromp – Davenport University

Linda M. Goulet – Davenport University

Commitment to Quality Education

10:30am – 11:15am CT

C-14 - Holds on Student Records: Changing Dynamics

Zach Waymer – Higher Learning Commission

Jared B. Abdirkin – New England Board of Higher Education

Tisha Hardy – Cuyahoga Community College

Jenny Parks – MHEC

10:30am – 11:15am CT

C-1 - Practical Strategies to Address the Mental Health Crisis on College Campuses

Ryan Patel – Ohio State University

10:30am – 11:15am CT

C-2 - Commitment to Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement

Jeffrey Rosen – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

10:30am – 11:15am CT

C-4 - Building and Maintaining Quality Distance Education Programs

Tom Bordenkircher – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

10:30am – 11:15am CT

C-7 - Growing With Data: A Focus on Developing Student Success Measures

Hoa Khuong – Higher Learning Commission

Eric V. Martin – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

10:30am – 11:15am CT

C-10 - Accreditation Liaison Officers: An Overview of the Role

Pat Newton-Curran – Higher Learning Commission

Linnea A. Stenson – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

10:30am – 11:15am CT

C-12 - Change of Control, Structure or Organization

Robert Rucker – Higher Learning Commission

John Marr – Higher Learning Commission

Anthea M. Sweeney – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

10:30am – 11:15am CT

C-13 - HLC Academies and Workshops Informational Session

Claire Berkley – Higher Learning Commission

Destiny M. Quintero – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

11:30am – 12:15pm CT
Concurrent Sessions

11:30am – 12:15pm CT

C-18 - Program Prioritization: A Qualitative and Quantitative Approach

Jonathan Pickering – Olivet Nazarene University

Mark Frisius – Olivet Nazarene University

Tiffany Greer – Olivet Nazarene University

Commitment to Quality Education

11:30am – 12:15pm CT

C-19 - Getting Started with Co-Curricular Assessment

Will Roberts – Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing and Allied Health

Kiley Petersmith – Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing and Allied Health

Teaching and Learning in a Changed Environment

11:30am – 12:15pm CT

C-20 - Nitsahakees, Nahat'a, Iina, SiihHasin: Understanding and Applying the Navajo Paradigm

Colleen W. Bowman – Navajo Technical University

Delores Becenti – Navajo Technical University

Sheena Begay – Navajo Technical University

Teaching and Learning in a Changed Environment

11:30am – 12:15pm CT

C-22 - Creating a Data-Informed Decision Culture through Data Literacy and Capacity

Darlena Jones – Association for Institutional Research

11:30am – 12:15pm CT

C-23 - Equity in Student Retention: A Blueprint for Institutional Student Success

Patti C. Pelletier – Purdue University Global

Brent Drake

Monica Flippin Wynn – John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education

Equity in Student Success

11:30am – 12:15pm CT

C-25 - Classrooms to Careers: A Community-Supported Dual Credit Initiative

Heather Adamson – Southeast Technical College

Emily Olson – Southeast Technical College

Equity in Student Success

11:30am – 12:15pm CT

C-28 - Exploring HLC's Role of Equity in Quality Assurance

Jesse M. Bernal – Grand Valley State University

Clyne G. H Namuo – Joliet Junior College

11:30am – 12:15pm CT

C-29 - Leveraging Mission While Leading Change: Voluntary Early Retirement Programs

Paaige K. Turner – Ball State University

Susana Rivera-Mills – Ball State University

Jennifer J. Coy – Ball State University

Leading Today in Higher Education

11:30am – 12:15pm CT

C-17 - Mental Health on Campus: Q&A Discussion

Ryan Patel – Ohio State University

11:30am – 12:15pm CT

C-16 - The Open Pathway

Jeffrey Rosen – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

11:30am – 12:15pm CT

C-21 - The Standard Pathway

Karen J. Solomon – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

11:30am – 12:15pm CT

C-24 - HLC Updates for Accreditation Liaison Officers

Pat Newton-Curran – Higher Learning Commission

Linnea A. Stenson – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

11:30am – 12:15pm CT

C-26 - Graduate Education: Considerations for Program Development

Jamie Stanesa – Higher Learning Commission

John Marr – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

11:30am – 12:15pm CT

C-27 - Using the Assurance System

Jon Davenport – Higher Learning Commission

William Mahoney – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

12:15pm – 1:15pm CT
Social Function

12:15pm – 1:15pm CT

Lunch (Pre-registration Required)

1:15pm – 2:00pm CT
Concurrent Sessions

1:15pm – 2:00pm CT

C-31 - Leveraging the Quality Initiative to Improve Retention Among New Students

Paul A. Illich – Southeast Community College Area

Carolee Ritter – Southeast Community College Area

Commitment to Quality Education

1:15pm – 2:00pm CT

C-33 - Persuasive Institutional Responses: How to Write When Things Go Wrong

Janelle Crossgrove Hart – Ohio University

Commitment to Quality Education

1:15pm – 2:00pm CT

C-34 - Aiding Student Success and Retention in Gateway Courses

Mary C. Pomatto – Pittsburg State University

Howard Smith – Pittsburg State University

Heather Eckstein – Pittsburg State University

Commitment to Quality Education

1:15pm – 2:00pm CT

C-36 - Considerations for Institutions Submitting Interim Reports

Lee Bash – Graceland University

Sherilyn W. Poole – Governors State University

Sharon Ulmer – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

1:15pm – 2:00pm CT

C-39 - Accelerating Institutional Performance Through Informed Governance

Timothy L. Taylor – Shawnee Community College

Andrea Witthoft – Shawnee Community College

Deborah Shelton-Yates – Shawnee Community College

Leading Today in Higher Education

1:15pm – 2:00pm CT

C-40 - A Community College and Private University Partnership in Prison Education

Joianne Smith – Oakton Community College

Anne O. Brennan – Oakton Community College

Jennifer Lackey – Northwestern University

Equity in Student Success

1:15pm – 2:00pm CT

C-41 - Exploring Associations Between Relationship Quality, Student Engagement, and Student Loyalty

Kim Lamana Finn Ph.D. – DeVry University

Teaching and Learning in a Changed Environment

1:15pm – 2:00pm CT

C-42 - Equity Scorecard: A Tool to Drive Equity Strategy & Action

Priyank Shah – Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System

Tarrence Robertson – Minnesota State

Equity in Student Success

1:15pm – 2:00pm CT

C-30 - Higher Education in The New Political Landscape

David Baime – American Association of Community Colleges

1:15pm – 2:00pm CT

C-32 - Open Pathway Year 4 Assurance Argument: Process, Evidence, Review

Jeffrey Rosen – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

1:15pm – 2:00pm CT

C-35 - Criteria for Accreditation: Criteria 1 and 2

Linnea A. Stenson – Higher Learning Commission

Jo Beth Cup – Georgia Institute of Technology

HLC Presentation

1:15pm – 2:00pm CT

C-37 - Substantive Change: Part One

Tamas Horvath – Higher Learning Commission

Tom Bordenkircher – Higher Learning Commission

Stephanie Kramer – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

1:15pm – 2:00pm CT

C-38 - Federal Rule Changes and Minority-Serving Institutions

John Marr – Higher Learning Commission

Anthea M. Sweeney – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

2:15pm – 3:00pm CT
Concurrent Sessions

2:15pm – 3:00pm CT

C-44 - Data Informed Decisions for a More Student Centric Campus

Brad Piazza – Waukesha County Technical College

Michael R. Moore – University of New Hampshire

Equity in Student Success

2:15pm – 3:00pm CT

C-46 - Engaging the Campus Community in Data Discussions

Leah Woodke – United Tribes Technical College

Monte Schaff – United Tribes Technical College

Commitment to Quality Education

2:15pm – 3:00pm CT

C-47 - ChatGPT: How AI Might Impact Assessment and Accreditation

Bob Haas – Marion Technical College

Teaching and Learning in a Changed Environment

2:15pm – 3:00pm CT

C-48 - The Comprehensive Visit: Perspectives from a Team Chair and ALO

Karol Schmidt – Maricopa Community Colleges-Rio Salado Community College

Lisa Perez-Miller – Pratt Community College

Commitment to Quality Education

2:15pm – 3:00pm CT

C-49 - A Decision Framework for Leading Institution-wide Online Course Development

Anthony Piña – Illinois State University

Leading Today in Higher Education

2:15pm – 3:00pm CT

C-53 - Environmental Scanning: A Key to Integrated Planning

Nicholas R. Santilli – Society for College and University Planning

2:15pm – 3:00pm CT

C-55 - Faculty Onboarding for Student Success

Elizabeth Resetar – Mercy College of Ohio

Teaching and Learning in a Changed Environment

2:15pm – 3:00pm CT

C-43 - Virtual Office Hours with Liaisons: Brzuzy

Stephanie Brzuzy – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

2:15pm – 3:00pm CT

C-45 - Introducing HLC's Student Guide to Higher Education

Karen J. Solomon – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

2:15pm – 3:00pm CT

C-50 - Key Insights: Team Determinations for Comprehensive Evaluations

Hoa Khuong – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

2:15pm – 3:00pm CT

C-51 - Criteria for Accreditation: Criterion 3

Jamie Stanesa – Higher Learning Commission

Monica Varner – University of Tulsa

HLC Presentation

2:15pm – 3:00pm CT

C-52 - Federal Compliance Overview: Emphasis on Latest Updates

Marla Morgen – Higher Learning Commission

Rita Gulstad – Central Methodist University

Anthea M. Sweeney – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

2:15pm – 3:00pm CT

C-54 - Becoming Acquainted with Canopy

Jon Davenport – Higher Learning Commission

Stephanie Kramer – Higher Learning Commission

William Mahoney – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

2:15pm – 3:00pm CT

S-1 - Federal Regulatory Update for Higher Education Institutions

TaRonda Randall – Husch Blackwell LLP

Hayley Hanson – Husch Blackwell LLP

Lisa Parker – Husch Blackwell LLP

Showcase Presentation

Presented by Gold Sponsor

3:00pm – 3:30pm CT
Exhibit Hall

3:00pm – 3:30pm CT

Networking Break and Expo

3:00pm – 3:30pm CT
Social Function

3:00pm – 3:30pm CT

Networking Break (West Tower)

3:30pm – 4:15pm CT
Accreditation Share Fair

3:30pm – 4:15pm CT

Accreditation Share Fair

3:30pm – 4:15pm CT
Concurrent Sessions

3:30pm – 4:15pm CT

C-57 - Reversing a Campus Enrollment Decline with Support of Data Analytics

Melissa Giese – Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City

Keith Stiffler – Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City

Leading Today in Higher Education

3:30pm – 4:15pm CT

C-60 - Advancing Quality and Sustainability, Aligning University Core with Interprofessional Education

Anthony P. Breitbach – Saint Louis University

Ellen Crowell – Saint Louis University

David Pole – Saint Louis University

Commitment to Quality Education

3:30pm – 4:15pm CT

C-61 - Linking Theory, Practice, and Data to Advance Equity and Inclusion

Jo M. Beld – St. Olaf College

Reginald Miles – St. Olaf College

Kelsey Thompson – St. Olaf College

Commitment to Quality Education

3:30pm – 4:15pm CT

C-64 - Articulating Skills: Three Pedagogical Approaches to Experiential Learning Across Institutions

Christopher M. Davis – University of Maryland Global Campus

Jim McAtee – Ball State University

Andrew H. Potter – University of Georgia

Teaching and Learning in a Changed Environment

3:30pm – 4:15pm CT

C-65 - Working as One to Leverage Student Voices

Colleen Larsen – Wisconsin Technical College System

Stephanie Glynn – Wisconsin Technical College System

Equity in Student Success

3:30pm – 4:15pm CT

C-67 - Improving Student Access Through the Use of Open Educational Resources

Diane Ryan – Yavapai College

Megan Crossfield – Yavapai College

Commitment to Quality Education

3:30pm – 4:15pm CT

C-56 - Virtual Office Hours with Liaisons: Brzuzy

Stephanie Brzuzy – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

3:30pm – 4:15pm CT

C-58 - Office Hours with Liaisons: Bordenkircher and Solomon

Tom Bordenkircher – Higher Learning Commission

Karen J. Solomon – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

3:30pm – 4:15pm CT

C-59 - Office Hours with Liaisons: Rosen

Jeffrey Rosen – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

3:30pm – 4:15pm CT

C-62 - Office Hours with Liaisons: Lootens-White and Stenson

Andrew Lootens-White – Higher Learning Commission

Linnea A. Stenson – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

3:30pm – 4:15pm CT

C-63 - Office Hours with Liaisons: Marr and Stanesa

John Marr – Higher Learning Commission

Jamie Stanesa – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

3:30pm – 4:15pm CT

C-66 - Office Hours: Substantive Change

Tamas Horvath – Higher Learning Commission

Stephanie Kramer – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

3:30pm – 4:15pm CT

S-2 - Let’s Get Organized: Developing an Evidence Inventory Now!

Glenn Phillips

Showcase Presentation

Presented by Gold Sponsor

4:30pm – 5:30pm CT
Plenary Session

4:30pm – 5:30pm CT

Innovating Higher Education for the New Normal

Bridget Burns – University Innovation Alliance

4:30pm – 5:30pm CT

Keynote Overflow

5:30pm – 6:30pm CT
Social Function

5:30pm – 6:30pm CT

Welcome Reception (Pre-Registration Required)

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