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

7:00am – 5:00pm CT

HLC Registration Desk

Favorite

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

Favorite

8:00am – 8:45am CT
Social Function

8:00am – 8:45am CT

Complimentary Continental Breakfast

Sponsored By

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8:00am – 5:00pm CT
Registration

8:00am – 5:00pm CT

HLC Information Desk

Favorite

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

8:00am – 6:30pm CT

Assessment Academy Poster Fair

Favorite

9:00am – 10:00am CT
Plenary Session

9:00am – 10:00am CT

Welcome Address

Barbara Gellman-Danley – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

Favorite

Barbara Gellman-Danley – Higher Learning Commission ### 1824800###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###President###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: Barbara Gellman-Danley – Higher Learning Commission
###

10:00am – 10:30am CT
Exhibit Hall

10:00am – 10:30am CT

Networking Break and Expo

Sponsored By

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10:00am – 10:30am CT
Social Function

10:00am – 10:30am CT

Networking Break (West Tower)

Sponsored By

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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

Favorite

Mukul Bhalla – American InterContinental University System ### 925394###Primary Presenter###Dean, General Education###American InterContinental University System###
Primary Presenter: Mukul Bhalla – American InterContinental University System
### @@@ Kathleen Embry – American InterContinental University System ### 925395###Co-Presenter###Program Chair, General Education###American InterContinental University System###
Co-Presenter: Kathleen Embry – American InterContinental University System
### @@@ Anna Selga (she/her/hers) – American InterContinental University System ### 1822966###Co-Presenter###Program Chair - General Education - New Student Experience###American InterContinental University System###
Co-Presenter: Anna Selga (she/her/hers) – American InterContinental University System
### she/her/hers

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

Favorite

Kathy S. Kremer (she/her/hers) – Hope College ### 1822932###Primary Presenter###Senior Director of Assessment & Accreditation###Hope College###
Primary Presenter: Kathy S. Kremer (she/her/hers) – Hope College
### she/her/hers @@@ Elizabeth P. Bassett (she/her/hers) – Hope College ### 1822939###Co-Presenter###Former Chief of Assessment, Student###Hope College###
Co-Presenter: Elizabeth P. Bassett (she/her/hers) – Hope College
### she/her/hers @@@ Joshua Haddad – Hope College ### 1822940###Co-Presenter###Chief of Assessment, Student###Hope College###
Co-Presenter: Joshua Haddad – Hope College
###

10:30am – 11:15am CT

C-6 - Preparing for a Year 4 Assurance Review

Carole M. Splendore – University of Saint Francis

Favorite

Carole M. Splendore (she/her/hers) – University of Saint Francis ### 1876091###Recruited - Primary Presenter###Director of Assessment and Accreditation###University of Saint Francis###
Recruited - Primary Presenter: Carole M. Splendore (she/her/hers) – University of Saint Francis
### she/her/hers

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

Favorite

Justin Schuch – Western Illinois University ### 1179394###Primary Presenter###Executive Director of Retention Initiatives###Western Illinois University###
Primary Presenter: Justin Schuch – Western Illinois University
### @@@ Mark Mossman (he/him/his) – Western Illinois University ### 1179393###Co-Presenter###Associate Provost for Graduate and Undergraduate Studies###Western Illinois University###
Co-Presenter: Mark Mossman (he/him/his) – Western Illinois University
### he/him/his @@@ Lori M. Baker-Sperry (she/her/hers) – Western Illinois University ### 131673###Co-Presenter###University Academic Assessment Coordinator###Western Illinois University###
Co-Presenter: Lori M. Baker-Sperry (she/her/hers) – Western Illinois University
### she/her/hers

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

Favorite

Tyler Klaskow (he/him/his) – Charles Stewart Mott Community College ### 1822960###Primary Presenter###Associate Professor###Charles Stewart Mott Community College###
Primary Presenter: Tyler Klaskow (he/him/his) – Charles Stewart Mott Community College
### he/him/his

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

Favorite

Kathy Aboufadel (she/her/hers) – Davenport University ### 1822927###Primary Presenter###VP of Institutional Research and Effectiveness###Davenport University###
Primary Presenter: Kathy Aboufadel (she/her/hers) – Davenport University
### she/her/hers @@@ Steven Stromp (he/him/his) – Davenport University ### 1822928###Co-Presenter###ED of Market Intelligence and Strategy###Davenport University###
Co-Presenter: Steven Stromp (he/him/his) – Davenport University
### he/him/his @@@ Linda M. Goulet (she/her/hers) – Davenport University ### 1822929###Co-Presenter###Associate Dean###Davenport University###
Co-Presenter: Linda M. Goulet (she/her/hers) – Davenport University
### she/her/hers

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

Favorite

Zach Waymer (he/him/his) – Higher Learning Commission ### 196501###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Government Affairs Officer###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: Zach Waymer (he/him/his) – Higher Learning Commission
### he/him/his @@@ Jared B. Abdirkin (he/him/his) – New England Board of Higher Education ### 1827051###Recruited - Co-Presenter###Director SARA###New England Board of Higher Education###
Recruited - Co-Presenter: Jared B. Abdirkin (he/him/his) – New England Board of Higher Education
### he/him/his @@@ Tisha Hardy (she/her/hers) – Cuyahoga Community College ### 1853276###Recruited - Co-Presenter###Project Manager, Enrollment Management###Cuyahoga Community College###
Recruited - Co-Presenter: Tisha Hardy (she/her/hers) – Cuyahoga Community College
### she/her/hers @@@ Jenny Parks (she/her/hers) – MHEC ### 1824802###Recruited - Co-Presenter###Vice President###MHEC###
Recruited - Co-Presenter: Jenny Parks (she/her/hers) – MHEC
### she/her/hers

10:30am – 11:15am CT

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

Ryan Patel – Ohio State University

Favorite

Ryan Patel – Ohio State University ### 1857152###Featured Presenter###Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry###Ohio State University###
Featured Presenter: 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

Favorite

Jeffrey Rosen (he/him/his) – Higher Learning Commission ### 133892###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Vice President of Accreditation Relations and Director of Open Pathway###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: Jeffrey Rosen (he/him/his) – Higher Learning Commission
### he/him/his

10:30am – 11:15am CT

C-4 - Building and Maintaining Quality Distance Education Programs

Tom Bordenkircher – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

Favorite

Tom Bordenkircher – Higher Learning Commission ### 307155###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Vice President of Accreditation Relations###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: Tom Bordenkircher – Higher Learning Commission
###

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

Favorite

Hoa Khuong (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission ### 926082###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Director of Institutional Research###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: Hoa Khuong (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission
### she/her/hers @@@ Eric V. Martin – Higher Learning Commission ### 133889###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Executive Vice President###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Eric V. Martin – Higher Learning Commission
###

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

Favorite

Pat Newton-Curran (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission ### 133876###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Vice President of Systems and Accreditation Services###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: Pat Newton-Curran (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission
### she/her/hers @@@ Linnea A. Stenson – Higher Learning Commission ### 133890###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Vice President of Accreditation Relations###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Linnea A. Stenson – Higher Learning Commission
###

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

Favorite

Robert Rucker – Higher Learning Commission ### 522759###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Manager of Compliance and Complex Evaluations###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: Robert Rucker – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ John Marr – Higher Learning Commission ### 467882###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Vice President of Accreditation Relations###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: John Marr – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ Anthea M. Sweeney (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission ### 133883###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Vice President of Legal and Regulatory Affairs###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Anthea M. Sweeney (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission
### she/her/hers

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

Favorite

Claire Berkley – Higher Learning Commission ### 1824799###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Director of Member Education & Training###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: Claire Berkley – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ Destiny M. Quintero – Higher Learning Commission ### 133887###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Vice President of Education, Training & Events###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Destiny M. Quintero – Higher Learning Commission
###

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

Favorite

Jonathan Pickering – Olivet Nazarene University ### 1822948###Primary Presenter###Dean of Academic Operations###Olivet Nazarene University###
Primary Presenter: Jonathan Pickering – Olivet Nazarene University
### @@@ Mark Frisius (he/him/his) – Olivet Nazarene University ### 1822949###Co-Presenter###Professor of Theology###Olivet Nazarene University###
Co-Presenter: Mark Frisius (he/him/his) – Olivet Nazarene University
### he/him/his @@@ Tiffany Greer – Olivet Nazarene University ### 1822950###Co-Presenter###Associate Dean, School of Nursing###Olivet Nazarene University###
Co-Presenter: Tiffany Greer – Olivet Nazarene University
###

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

Favorite

Will Roberts (he/him/his) – Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing and Allied Health ### 1522234###Primary Presenter###Director of Outcomes Assessment###Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing and Allied Health###
Primary Presenter: Will Roberts (he/him/his) – Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing and Allied Health
### he/him/his @@@ Kiley Petersmith (she/her/hers) – Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing and Allied Health ### 1822989###Co-Presenter###Director of Diversity and Community Engagement###Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing and Allied Health###
Co-Presenter: Kiley Petersmith (she/her/hers) – Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing and Allied Health
### she/her/hers

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

Favorite

Colleen W. Bowman (she/her/hers) – Navajo Technical University ### 1823024###Primary Presenter###Provost###Navajo Technical University###
Primary Presenter: Colleen W. Bowman (she/her/hers) – Navajo Technical University
### she/her/hers @@@ Delores Becenti (Towering House Clan born for Where The River Meets) – Navajo Technical University ### 1823025###Co-Presenter###Director of Enrollment###Navajo Technical University###
Co-Presenter: Delores Becenti (Towering House Clan born for Where The River Meets) – Navajo Technical University
### Towering House Clan born for Where The River Meets @@@ Sheena Begay (she/her/hers) – Navajo Technical University ### 1823023###Co-Presenter###Director of Institutional Data & Reporting###Navajo Technical University###
Co-Presenter: Sheena Begay (she/her/hers) – Navajo Technical University
### she/her/hers

11:30am – 12:15pm CT

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

Darlena Jones – Association for Institutional Research

Favorite

Darlena Jones (she/her/hers) – Association for Institutional Research ### 929459###Recruited - Primary Presenter###Senior Director of Analytics, Research, & Education###Association for Institutional Research###
Recruited - Primary Presenter: Darlena Jones (she/her/hers) – Association for Institutional Research
### she/her/hers

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

Favorite

Patti C. Pelletier (she/her/hers) – Purdue University Global ### 1822968###Primary Presenter###Executive Director, Academic Administration###Purdue University Global###
Primary Presenter: Patti C. Pelletier (she/her/hers) – Purdue University Global
### she/her/hers @@@ Brent Drake ### 1940004###Co-Presenter#########
Co-Presenter: Brent Drake
### @@@ Monica Flippin Wynn (she/her/hers) – John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education ### 1823006###Co-Presenter###Associate Vice President###John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education###
Co-Presenter: Monica Flippin Wynn (she/her/hers) – John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education
### she/her/hers

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

Favorite

Heather Adamson (she/her/hers) – Southeast Technical College ### 1823033###Primary Presenter###General Education Instructor###Southeast Technical College###
Primary Presenter: Heather Adamson (she/her/hers) – Southeast Technical College
### she/her/hers @@@ Emily Olson – Southeast Technical College ### 1823034###Co-Presenter###Student Success Advisor###Southeast Technical College###
Co-Presenter: Emily Olson – Southeast Technical College
###

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

Favorite

Jesse M. Bernal – Grand Valley State University ### 929479###Recruited - Primary Presenter###Vice President, Chief of Staff to the President and Chief Inclusion & Equity Officer###Grand Valley State University###
Recruited - Primary Presenter: Jesse M. Bernal – Grand Valley State University
### @@@ Clyne G. H Namuo – Joliet Junior College ### 1186737###Recruited - Co-Presenter###President###Joliet Junior College###
Recruited - Co-Presenter: 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

Favorite

Paaige K. Turner – Ball State University ### 1522121###Primary Presenter###Dean and Professor###Ball State University###
Primary Presenter: Paaige K. Turner – Ball State University
### @@@ Susana Rivera-Mills (she/her/hers) – Ball State University ### 1822923###Co-Presenter###Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs###Ball State University###
Co-Presenter: Susana Rivera-Mills (she/her/hers) – Ball State University
### she/her/hers @@@ Jennifer J. Coy (she/her/hers) – Ball State University ### 1822924###Co-Presenter###Chair, Department of Computer Science###Ball State University###
Co-Presenter: Jennifer J. Coy (she/her/hers) – Ball State University
### she/her/hers

11:30am – 12:15pm CT

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

Ryan Patel – Ohio State University

Favorite

11:30am – 12:15pm CT

C-16 - The Open Pathway

Jeffrey Rosen – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

Favorite

11:30am – 12:15pm CT

C-21 - The Standard Pathway

Karen J. Solomon – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

Favorite

Karen J. Solomon – Higher Learning Commission ### 133899###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: Karen J. Solomon – Higher Learning Commission
###

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

Favorite

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

Favorite

Jamie Stanesa – Higher Learning Commission ### 133905###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Vice President of Accreditation Relations###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: Jamie Stanesa – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ John Marr – Higher Learning Commission ### 467882###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Vice President of Accreditation Relations###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: John Marr – Higher Learning Commission
###

11:30am – 12:15pm CT

C-27 - Using the Assurance System

Jon Davenport – Higher Learning Commission

William Mahoney – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

Favorite

12:15pm – 1:15pm CT
Social Function

12:15pm – 1:15pm CT

Lunch (Pre-registration Required)

Favorite

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

Favorite

Paul A. Illich – Southeast Community College Area ### 648894###Primary Presenter###President###Southeast Community College Area###
Primary Presenter: Paul A. Illich – Southeast Community College Area
### @@@ Carolee Ritter (she/her/hers) – Southeast Community College Area ### 1297124###Co-Presenter###Dean, Arts & Sciences###Southeast Community College Area###
Co-Presenter: Carolee Ritter (she/her/hers) – Southeast Community College Area
### she/her/hers

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

Favorite

Janelle Crossgrove Hart (she/her/hers) – Ohio University ### 1822975###Primary Presenter###Institutional Accreditation Manager###Ohio University###
Primary Presenter: Janelle Crossgrove Hart (she/her/hers) – Ohio University
### she/her/hers

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

Favorite

Mary C. Pomatto – Pittsburg State University ### 1822967###Primary Presenter###Dean, College of Arts & Sciences###Pittsburg State University###
Primary Presenter: Mary C. Pomatto – Pittsburg State University
### @@@ Howard Smith – Pittsburg State University ### 648690###Co-Presenter###Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs###Pittsburg State University###
Co-Presenter: Howard Smith – Pittsburg State University
### @@@ Heather Eckstein – Pittsburg State University ### 131804###Co-Presenter###Assistant Vice President for Student Success###Pittsburg State University###
Co-Presenter: Heather Eckstein – Pittsburg State University
###

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

Favorite

Lee Bash (he/him/his) – Graceland University ### 1074956###Recruited - Primary Presenter###Dean, Gleazer School of Education, Retired###Graceland University###
Recruited - Primary Presenter: Lee Bash (he/him/his) – Graceland University
### he/him/his @@@ Sherilyn W. Poole (she/her/hers) – Governors State University ### 144959###Recruited - Co-Presenter###Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students (Retired) ###Governors State University###
Recruited - Co-Presenter: Sherilyn W. Poole (she/her/hers) – Governors State University
### she/her/hers @@@ Sharon Ulmer (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission ### 140639###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Director of Accreditation Services###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Sharon Ulmer (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission
### she/her/hers

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

Favorite

Timothy L. Taylor (he/him/his) – Shawnee Community College ### 1822917###Primary Presenter###President###Shawnee Community College###
Primary Presenter: Timothy L. Taylor (he/him/his) – Shawnee Community College
### he/him/his @@@ Andrea Witthoft – Shawnee Community College ### 1822918###Co-Presenter###Trustee###Shawnee Community College###
Co-Presenter: Andrea Witthoft – Shawnee Community College
### @@@ Deborah Shelton-Yates – Shawnee Community College ### 1822919###Co-Presenter###Trustee###Shawnee Community College###
Co-Presenter: Deborah Shelton-Yates – Shawnee Community College
###

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

Favorite

Joianne Smith – Oakton Community College ### 1822961###Primary Presenter###President###Oakton Community College###
Primary Presenter: Joianne Smith – Oakton Community College
### @@@ Anne O. Brennan (she/her/hers) – Oakton Community College ### 1822962###Co-Presenter###Assistant VP of Academic Affairs and College Transitions###Oakton Community College###
Co-Presenter: Anne O. Brennan (she/her/hers) – Oakton Community College
### she/her/hers @@@ Jennifer Lackey (she/her/hers) – Northwestern University ### 1822965###Co-Presenter###Wayne and Elizabeth Jones Professor of Philosophy###Northwestern University###
Co-Presenter: Jennifer Lackey (she/her/hers) – Northwestern University
### she/her/hers

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

Favorite

Kim Lamana Finn Ph.D. – DeVry University ### 1823007###Primary Presenter###Senior Professor###DeVry University###
Primary Presenter: Kim Lamana Finn Ph.D. – DeVry University
###

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

Favorite

Priyank Shah (he/him/his) – Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System ### 1823020###Primary Presenter###Executive Director###Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System###
Primary Presenter: Priyank Shah (he/him/his) – Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System
### he/him/his @@@ Tarrence Robertson (he/him/his) – Minnesota State ### 1872579###Co-Presenter###Project Director for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion###Minnesota State###
Co-Presenter: Tarrence Robertson (he/him/his) – Minnesota State
### he/him/his

1:15pm – 2:00pm CT

C-30 - Higher Education in The New Political Landscape

David Baime – American Association of Community Colleges

Favorite

David Baime – American Association of Community Colleges ### 1857151###Featured Presenter###Senior Vice President of Government Relations###American Association of Community Colleges###
Featured Presenter: 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

Favorite

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

Favorite

Linnea A. Stenson – Higher Learning Commission ### 133890###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Vice President of Accreditation Relations###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: Linnea A. Stenson – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ Jo Beth Cup (she/her/hers) – Georgia Institute of Technology ### 1074933###Recruited - Co-Presenter###Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives and Operations###Georgia Institute of Technology###
Recruited - Co-Presenter: Jo Beth Cup (she/her/hers) – Georgia Institute of Technology
### she/her/hers

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

Favorite

Tamas Horvath – Higher Learning Commission ### 133877###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Associate Director of Institutional Change###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: Tamas Horvath – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ Tom Bordenkircher – Higher Learning Commission ### 307155###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Vice President of Accreditation Relations###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Tom Bordenkircher – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ Stephanie Kramer (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission ### 196330###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Accreditation Processes Manager###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Stephanie Kramer (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission
### she/her/hers

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

Favorite

John Marr – Higher Learning Commission ### 467882###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Vice President of Accreditation Relations###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: John Marr – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ Anthea M. Sweeney (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission ### 133883###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Vice President of Legal and Regulatory Affairs###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Anthea M. Sweeney (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission
### she/her/hers

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

Favorite

Brad Piazza – Waukesha County Technical College ### 648865###Primary Presenter###Vice President of Academic Affairs###Waukesha County Technical College###
Primary Presenter: Brad Piazza – Waukesha County Technical College
### @@@ Michael R. Moore – University of New Hampshire ### 1822981###Co-Presenter###Research Scientist###University of New Hampshire###
Co-Presenter: Michael R. Moore – University of New Hampshire
###

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

Favorite

Leah Woodke – United Tribes Technical College ### 1822994###Primary Presenter###Director of Institutional Research###United Tribes Technical College###
Primary Presenter: Leah Woodke – United Tribes Technical College
### @@@ Monte Schaff – United Tribes Technical College ### 1822995###Co-Presenter###Institutional Research Analyst###United Tribes Technical College###
Co-Presenter: Monte Schaff – United Tribes Technical College
###

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

Favorite

Bob Haas – Marion Technical College ### 131691###Primary Presenter###VP Academic Affairs and Student Services###Marion Technical College###
Primary Presenter: Bob Haas – Marion Technical College
###

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

Favorite

Karol Schmidt – Maricopa Community Colleges-Rio Salado Community College ### 1822984###Primary Presenter###Dean of Institutional Effectiveness and Innovation###Maricopa Community Colleges-Rio Salado Community College###
Primary Presenter: Karol Schmidt – Maricopa Community Colleges-Rio Salado Community College
### @@@ Lisa Perez-Miller – Pratt Community College ### 929501###Co-Presenter###Vice President of Students/Enrollment Management###Pratt Community College###
Co-Presenter: Lisa Perez-Miller – Pratt Community College
###

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

Favorite

Anthony Piña (he/him/his) – Illinois State University ### 1822936###Primary Presenter###Chief Online Learning Officer###Illinois State University###
Primary Presenter: Anthony Piña (he/him/his) – Illinois State University
### he/him/his

2:15pm – 3:00pm CT

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

Nicholas R. Santilli – Society for College and University Planning

Favorite

Nicholas R. Santilli (he/him/his) – Society for College and University Planning ### 648800###Recruited - Primary Presenter###Senior Director for Learning Stategy###Society for College and University Planning###
Recruited - Primary Presenter: Nicholas R. Santilli (he/him/his) – Society for College and University Planning
### he/him/his

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

Favorite

Elizabeth Resetar (she/her/hers) – Mercy College of Ohio ### 1822938###Primary Presenter###Director of Institutional Research and Strategic Planning###Mercy College of Ohio###
Primary Presenter: Elizabeth Resetar (she/her/hers) – Mercy College of Ohio
### she/her/hers

2:15pm – 3:00pm CT

C-43 - Virtual Office Hours with Liaisons: Brzuzy

Stephanie Brzuzy – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

Favorite

Stephanie Brzuzy – Higher Learning Commission ### 133884###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Vice President of Accreditation Relations###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: Stephanie Brzuzy – Higher Learning Commission
###

2:15pm – 3:00pm CT

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

Karen J. Solomon – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

Favorite

2:15pm – 3:00pm CT

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

Hoa Khuong – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

Favorite

2:15pm – 3:00pm CT

C-51 - Criteria for Accreditation: Criterion 3

Jamie Stanesa – Higher Learning Commission

Monica Varner – University of Tulsa

HLC Presentation

Favorite

Jamie Stanesa – Higher Learning Commission ### 133905###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Vice President of Accreditation Relations###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: Jamie Stanesa – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ Monica Varner – University of Tulsa ### 300907###Recruited - Co-Presenter###Executive Director of University Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness; Accreditation Liaison Officer###University of Tulsa###
Recruited - Co-Presenter: Monica Varner – University of Tulsa
###

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

Favorite

Marla Morgen – Higher Learning Commission ### 657906###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###General Counsel###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: Marla Morgen – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ Rita Gulstad (she/her/hers) – Central Methodist University ### 1859355###Recruited - Co-Presenter###Provost###Central Methodist University###
Recruited - Co-Presenter: Rita Gulstad (she/her/hers) – Central Methodist University
### she/her/hers @@@ Anthea M. Sweeney (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission ### 133883###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Vice President of Legal and Regulatory Affairs###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Anthea M. Sweeney (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission
### she/her/hers

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

Favorite

Jon Davenport (he/him/his) – Higher Learning Commission ### 142106###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Chief Information Officer###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: Jon Davenport (he/him/his) – Higher Learning Commission
### he/him/his @@@ Stephanie Kramer (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission ### 196330###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Accreditation Processes Manager###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Stephanie Kramer (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission
### she/her/hers @@@ William Mahoney (he/him/his) – Higher Learning Commission ### 662377###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Associate Director of Information Technology###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: William Mahoney (he/him/his) – Higher Learning Commission
### he/him/his

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

Favorite

TaRonda Randall – Husch Blackwell LLP ### 1916192###Showcase Presenter######Husch Blackwell LLP###
Showcase Presenter: TaRonda Randall – Husch Blackwell LLP
### @@@ Hayley Hanson – Husch Blackwell LLP ### 133917###Showcase Co-Presenter###Partner###Husch Blackwell LLP###
Showcase Co-Presenter: Hayley Hanson – Husch Blackwell LLP
### @@@ Lisa Parker – Husch Blackwell LLP ### 133918###Showcase Co-Presenter###Partner###Husch Blackwell LLP###
Showcase Co-Presenter: Lisa Parker – Husch Blackwell LLP
###

3:00pm – 3:30pm CT
Exhibit Hall

3:00pm – 3:30pm CT

Networking Break and Expo

Favorite

3:00pm – 3:30pm CT
Social Function

3:00pm – 3:30pm CT

Networking Break (West Tower)

Favorite

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

3:30pm – 4:15pm CT

Accreditation Share Fair

Favorite

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

Favorite

Melissa Giese (she/her/hers) – Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City ### 131712###Primary Presenter###Executive Director of Institutional Research & Analytics###Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City###
Primary Presenter: Melissa Giese (she/her/hers) – Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
### she/her/hers @@@ Keith Stiffler (he/him/his) – Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City ### 1823009###Co-Presenter###Student Enrollment Manager###Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City###
Co-Presenter: Keith Stiffler (he/him/his) – Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
### he/him/his

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

Favorite

Anthony P. Breitbach (he/him/his) – Saint Louis University ### 1823003###Primary Presenter###Professor, Vice Dean###Saint Louis University###
Primary Presenter: Anthony P. Breitbach (he/him/his) – Saint Louis University
### he/him/his @@@ Ellen Crowell (she/her/hers) – Saint Louis University ### 1823004###Co-Presenter###Director-University Core and Associate Professor of English###Saint Louis University###
Co-Presenter: Ellen Crowell (she/her/hers) – Saint Louis University
### she/her/hers @@@ David Pole (he/him/his) – Saint Louis University ### 1823005###Co-Presenter###Director, Center for Interprofessional Education and Research###Saint Louis University###
Co-Presenter: David Pole (he/him/his) – Saint Louis University
### he/him/his

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

Favorite

Jo M. Beld (she/her/hers) – St. Olaf College ### 1822964###Primary Presenter###Vice President for Mission###St. Olaf College###
Primary Presenter: Jo M. Beld (she/her/hers) – St. Olaf College
### she/her/hers @@@ Reginald Miles (he/him/his) – St. Olaf College ### 1823027###Co-Presenter###Interim Vice President for Equity and inclusion###St. Olaf College###
Co-Presenter: Reginald Miles (he/him/his) – St. Olaf College
### he/him/his @@@ Kelsey Thompson – St. Olaf College ### 1823028###Co-Presenter###Assistant Director of Assessment###St. Olaf College###
Co-Presenter: Kelsey Thompson – St. Olaf College
###

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

Favorite

Christopher M. Davis (he/him/his) – University of Maryland Global Campus ### 1822930###Primary Presenter###Vice President of Academic Services and Quality###University of Maryland Global Campus###
Primary Presenter: Christopher M. Davis (he/him/his) – University of Maryland Global Campus
### he/him/his @@@ Jim McAtee – Ball State University ### 925392###Co-Presenter###AVP and executive Director for Career and Professional Development###Ball State University###
Co-Presenter: Jim McAtee – Ball State University
### @@@ Andrew H. Potter – University of Georgia ### 1822931###Co-Presenter###Director, Office of University Experiential Learning###University of Georgia###
Co-Presenter: Andrew H. Potter – University of Georgia
###

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

Favorite

Colleen Larsen (she/her/hers) – Wisconsin Technical College System ### 1822920###Primary Presenter###Education Director- Student Success###Wisconsin Technical College System###
Primary Presenter: Colleen Larsen (she/her/hers) – Wisconsin Technical College System
### she/her/hers @@@ Stephanie Glynn (she/her/hers) – Wisconsin Technical College System ### 1822921###Co-Presenter###Education Director- Student Success###Wisconsin Technical College System###
Co-Presenter: Stephanie Glynn (she/her/hers) – Wisconsin Technical College System
### she/her/hers

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

Favorite

Diane Ryan – Yavapai College ### 1822952###Primary Presenter###Vice President, Academic Affairs###Yavapai College###
Primary Presenter: Diane Ryan – Yavapai College
### @@@ Megan Crossfield – Yavapai College ### 1822951###Co-Presenter###Manager, Academic Initiatives & Special Projects###Yavapai College###
Co-Presenter: Megan Crossfield – Yavapai College
###

3:30pm – 4:15pm CT

C-56 - Virtual Office Hours with Liaisons: Brzuzy

Stephanie Brzuzy – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

Favorite

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

Favorite

Tom Bordenkircher – Higher Learning Commission ### 307155###Speaker###Vice President of Accreditation Relations###Higher Learning Commission###
Speaker: Tom Bordenkircher – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ Karen J. Solomon – Higher Learning Commission ### 133899###Speaker###Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer###Higher Learning Commission###
Speaker: Karen J. Solomon – Higher Learning Commission
###

3:30pm – 4:15pm CT

C-59 - Office Hours with Liaisons: Rosen

Jeffrey Rosen – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

Favorite

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

Favorite

Andrew Lootens-White – Higher Learning Commission ### 127273###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Vice President of Accreditation Relations###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: Andrew Lootens-White – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ Linnea A. Stenson – Higher Learning Commission ### 133890###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Vice President of Accreditation Relations###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Linnea A. Stenson – Higher Learning Commission
###

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

Favorite

John Marr – Higher Learning Commission ### 467882###Speaker###Vice President of Accreditation Relations###Higher Learning Commission###
Speaker: John Marr – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ Jamie Stanesa – Higher Learning Commission ### 133905###Speaker###Vice President of Accreditation Relations###Higher Learning Commission###
Speaker: Jamie Stanesa – Higher Learning Commission
###

3:30pm – 4:15pm CT

C-66 - Office Hours: Substantive Change

Tamas Horvath – Higher Learning Commission

Stephanie Kramer – Higher Learning Commission

HLC Presentation

Favorite

3:30pm – 4:15pm CT

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

Glenn Phillips

Showcase Presentation

Presented by Gold Sponsor

Favorite

Glenn Phillips ### 1880543###Showcase Presenter###Senior Insights Consultant######
Showcase Presenter: Glenn Phillips
###

4:30pm – 5:30pm CT
Plenary Session

4:30pm – 5:30pm CT

Innovating Higher Education for the New Normal

Bridget Burns – University Innovation Alliance

Favorite

Bridget Burns – University Innovation Alliance ### 1540138###Keynote Speaker###Chief Executive Officer###University Innovation Alliance###
Keynote Speaker: Bridget Burns – University Innovation Alliance
###

4:30pm – 5:30pm CT

Keynote Overflow

Favorite

5:30pm – 6:30pm CT
Social Function

5:30pm – 6:30pm CT

Welcome Reception (Pre-Registration Required)

Sponsored In Part By

Favorite