Accreditation Materials

Peer reviewers from the Higher Learning Commission conducted a virtual visit of the university on March 30 and 31, 2020, to verify the accuracy of the university’s claims that it provides high-quality education and makes continuous improvements. Reviewers determined this via planned and spontaneous meetings with individuals from the university. In preparation for this review visit, the following items were recommended as being helpful:

• Assurance Argument (117-page self-study)
• Executive Summary (includes preparation questions)

Open Session Schedule

During these three open sessions, university members were able to attend the virtual meeting that corresponded to their role on campus.

Pre-registration was required to attend the open sessions.

• Faculty: Monday, March 30, 4-4:50 p.m.
• Staff: Tuesday, March 31, 1-1:50 p.m.
• Students: Tuesday, March 31, 2-2:50 p.m.

Virtual Meeting Instructions – Zoom

The virtual visit meetings were conducted via Zoom. The resources listed below were provided to help attendees get started with Zoom and to follow best practices to help these meetings run smoothly.

• Zoom – Getting Started and Best Practices for the Desktop App
• Zoom – Getting Started and Best Practices for the Web Browser

Peer Review Team

Dr. Elaine M. Klein, Chair
Director, University General Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Dr. Gail D. Burd
Senior Vice Provost, Academic Affairs
University of Arizona

Dr. Christopher Candler
Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Health Sciences Center
University of Oklahoma

Ms. Julia W. Carpenter-Hubin
Assistant Vice President, Institutional Research & Planning
Ohio State University

Dr. Donald L. Feke
Professor and Vice Provost
Case Western Reserve University

Dr. James John Gigantino II
Department Chair (History)
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Dr. Candiss Baksa Vibbert
Associate Provost for Special Initiatives
Purdue University