ACCSC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE August/2015...SEPTEMBER 9, 2015 On behalf of my fellow...

September 9-11, 2015Renaissance Arlington Capital View2800 S. Potomac AvenueArlington, Virginia

ACCSC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE

Welcome to Arlington!SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

On behalf of my fellow Commissioners, the Executive Director, and the professional staff at ACCSC, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Arlington, Virginia for the 2015 ACCSC Professional Development Conference (PDC).

Now in its ninth year, the ACCSC PDC is designed to provide a dynamic slate of training opportunities for ACCSC-accredited institutions - from half-day workshops to a variety of break-out sessions - across a range of topics relevant to postsecondary career and

technical education. In addition, the PDC continues its tradition of being a membership-driven event with the pre-conference workshops and educational break-out sessions being created, implemented, and presented by school administrators and faculty representing the ACCSC community who bring their perspectives to the conference. The result is a unique training event centered around best practices from an institution’s point of view where participants can share ideas that will enhance the educational experience for the thousands of students that attend an ACCSC-accredited institution each year.

But the PDC is so much more than just training. The PDC is all about community. It provides an opportunity for the membership to not only hear directly from the leadership of the Accrediting Commission on the latest initiatives and activities impacting the sector, but an opportunity to participate in ACCSC’s “Community of Partners in Education” and celebrate the achievements of the 2015 ACCSC Award Winners, including the Outstanding Volunteers, Outstanding Graduate, the Schools of Distinction and Schools of Excellence, and many more.

On behalf of ACCSC, I want to thank you for the work that you and your institutions do for your graduates, your students, and your community. I also want to thank you for taking the time to be with us here in Arlington and to express how appreciative I am of your support, both of this conference and of the Commission. I trust that you will find this year’s conference to be an interesting and informative experience. The ACCSC Commissioners and staff look forward to meeting you over the course of the next few days.

Welcome to the PDC.

Sincerely,

Duane KramerChair of the Commission

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Welcome to Arlington!

The PDC Registration Desk will be open during the following hours at the Registration Desk on the 2nd Floor of the hotel.

Wednesday, September 9th u 7:30 am – 5:30 pm

Thursday, September 10th u 7:30 am – 4:30 pm

Friday, September 11th u 7:30 am – 10:00 am

Please check-in at the registration desk before the start of the conference to receive informational materials and a name badge. A name badge is required for admittance to all events. This year’s pre-conference activities, inclusive of six half-day interactive workshops, will be held on Wednesday, September 9th and require separate registration. The PDC will kick-off on Thursday, September 10th and is scheduled to conclude on Friday, September 11th at 12:00 pm. All PDC events will take place at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View.

General Conference Information

2nd Floor Meeting Rooms

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Supporting Professional DevelopmentIn an effort to recognize our accredited member schools’ dedication to ongoing professional development, ACCSC will issue professional development certificates to PDC and Pre-Conference Workshop participants. These certificates, issued by the Accrediting Commission, are intended to serve as documentation to demonstrate the implementation of an aspect of a school’s overall professional development activities required by accrediting standards.

To obtain a PDC certificate, participants must have attended at least (4) educational sessions during the PDC on Thursday and Friday. Pre-Conference Workshop participants will receive separate certificates for those workshops.. Certificates will be distributed at the PDC Registration Desk upon the conclusion of the PDC on Friday, September 11th.

Private Trolley Tour of the Nation’s Capital!Join PDC participants for an exclusive Trolley Tour of the Nation’s Capital at 6:00 pm on Thursday, September 10th for an evening tour of the most spectacular monuments and memorials the city has to offer. Advanced registration required. If you have not pre-registered for the tour, check with the ACCSC Registration Desk on the 2nd floor for availability. Registered tour participants will be picked up and returned to the Renaissance Arlington Capital View hotel.

Volunteer CenterACCSC recognizes that its success as an organization is in large part due to the dedication and support of our community of volunteers who support and enhance the Commission’s work through their active involvement in the accreditation process. Throughout the PDC, conference participants will have the opportunity to visit the Volunteer Center to hear directly from ACCSC’s Volunteer Coordinator, Maurya Scanlon, on the many volunteer opportunities currently available to qualified representatives from ACCSC-accredited institutions. Be sure to stop by the Volunteer Center to learn more about these exciting opportunities, or contact Maurya directly at [email protected] to set up an appointment.

ACCSC Online Training Center As part of its continued emphasis on member services, the Commission has continued its partnership with MaxKnowledge, a 2013 - 2015 PDC Silver Level Sponsor, to provide online training and a diverse array of accreditation resources to the ACCSC membership via the ACCSC Online Training Center (ACCSC-OTC). The ACCSC-OTC offers staff and faculty development opportunities to maximize institutional performance and enhance student and graduate success. The ACCSC-OTC can be accessed directly at www.accsctraining.org or by linking directly from the ACCSC website at www.accsc.org. Training is available for both administrative and academic personnel.

Breakfast with ACCSC Have Questions? We Got Answers.

Join ACCSC for breakfast on Friday, September 11th starting at 7:30am and get some face-time with the Commission. Participants will have the opportunity to interact directly with ACCSC, to get practical feedback on some of the more technical aspects of accreditation including an opportunity to ask questions on a variety of topics, such as:

g Employment Classification & Employment Verification g Annual Report/Graduation & Employment Charts g Substantive Changesg Electronic Submissions & College360 Upload

g Preparing a Response for the Commission g Preparing for an On-site Evaluation g And much more!

Bring your questions to the breakfast table. Our door is open.


2015 Professional Development Conference Overview Wednesday, September 9, 2015

7:30 am – 5:30 pm Registration for the Pre-Conference Workshops and PDC Room: Registration Desk – 2nd Floor

Refreshments sponsored by

9:00 am – 12:00 pm Pre-Conference Morning Workshops

g Student Financial Toolkit: Developing and Implementing a Financial Literacy Program for Students

Room: Studio B

g How to Design an Effective Faculty Development Plan Room: Studio C

g Online/Blended Hallmarks and Student/Faculty Readiness Room: Studio D

9:30 am – 4:30 pm 2015 Team Leader Conference (by invitation only) Room: Studio A

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Pre-Conference Workshop Participants’ Lunch Sponsored by Cyanna Room: Salons 1-3

1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Pre-Conference Afternoon Workshops

g Team and Leadership Development – Doing More with Less Room: Studio B

g Training to Teach: Taking Faculty from the Workplace to the Classroom Room: Studio C

g Expanding and Enhancing Career and Student Services Room: Studio D

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Welcome Reception and Institutional Awards Presentation Recognizing the 2015 ACCSC Schools of Distinction and 2015 Schools of Excellence Room: 2nd Floor Pre-Function

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Thursday, September 10, 2015

7:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Desk Open Room: Registration Desk – 2nd Floor


9:00 am – 10:30 am Welcome and Key Note Address Room: Salon 4

10:45 am – 12:00 pm 4 Concurrent Breakout Sessions

g Continuing Alliances: Schools and Graduates Sponsored by Cyanna Room: Studio C

g R.E.A.L. Faculty Development Sponsored by Room: Studio D

g ACCSC Standards as Best Practices: Common Challenges for Accredited Institutions Room: Studio E

g A Case Study for Solving the Workforce Crisis: The Adult Diploma Program in Ohio Room: Studio F 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm Annual Awards Luncheon Room: Salon 4

2:00 pm – 3:15 pm 4 Concurrent Breakout Sessions

g Faculty Development: Getting Back to Some Fundamentals of Classroom Instruction Room: Studio C

g Setting Your Students Up for Success Room: Studio D

g Student Retention: Five Easy Steps to Better Student Achievement Outcomes Room: Studio E

g The Culture of Communication: How to Make a Positive Impact in the Most Challenging Times Room: Studio F

3:30 pm – 4:45 pm 4 Concurrent Breakout Sessions

g Transitioning Students from the Classroom to the Workplace by Emphasizing Soft Skills Room: Studio C


g How to Prepare for an On-Site Evaluation as a Small School: A Six-Month Plan Room: Studio D

g It’s Not an Accident! Best Practices in Improving Students’ Credentialing Rates Room: Studio E

g From Crisis to Calm: Innovative Leadership for Successful Campus Crisis Response Room: Studio F

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Private Trolley Tour of the Nation’s Capital! (Separate Registration Required)

Friday, September 11, 2015

7:30 am – 10:00 am Registration Open Room: Registration Desk – 2nd Floor


7:30 am – 9:00 am Let’s Do Breakfast with ACCSC Room: 2nd Floor Pre-Function

9:00 am – 10:15 am Executive Director’s Report / Treasurer’s Report Room: Salon 4

10:30 am – 11:45 am 3 Concurrent Breakout Sessions

g What’s In It For ME (WIIFM): How to Increase Retention and Student Outcomes Sponsored by Room: Studio C

g Bringing the Cloud to the Classroom Room: Studio D

g All Things SkillUSA: A Toolkit for New Charter to Champions Room: Studio E

12:00 pm Conference Concludes

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2015 Professional Development Conference Overview

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

2015 Team Leader Conference (Invitation Only)

Corey Rosso, ACCSC Maurya Scanlon, ACCSC

9:30 am – 4:30 pm Room: Studio A

The 2015 Team Leader Conference provides opportunities for active ACCSC Team Leaders to share experiences with fellow peer evaluators and to provide feedback to Commission staff about the effectiveness of the on-site evaluation process.

This invitation-only training event is devoted to ensuring consistent application of accreditation standards and provides for volunteer peer evaluators to network with colleagues and discuss best practices. Active Team Leaders who have pre-registered for the 2015 Team Leader Conference should check in at the 2nd Floor Registration Desk prior to the start of the 2015 Team Leader Conference.

If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities with ACCSC, be sure to connect with Maurya Scanlon, Volunteer Coordination at the Volunteer Center located near registration or by emailing [email protected] to set an appointment.

Pre-Conference Workshops

g 7:30 am – 4:30 pm u Registration – 2nd Floor Registration Desk g 9:00 am – 12:00 pm u Morning Workshops g 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm u Lunch – Sponsored by g 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm u Afternoon Workshops

7:30 am – 4:30 pm u Pre-Conference Workshops Registration

Separate Registration is required for the pre-conference workshops and incurs an additional fee. Please check-in at the 2nd Floor Registration Desk for more information on the Pre-Conference Workshops


9:00am – 12:00pm u Pre-Conference Morning Workshops

Student Financial Toolkit: Developing and Implementing a Financial Literacy Program for Students

Elizabeth Keifer Herron, PEAC Student Loan Assistance / CARS

Room: Studio B

As the higher education landscape continues to change in significant ways, it is critical for schools to make a dedicated effort to assist students with developing an understanding of the costs and benefits associated with attending and funding their college education. The fact is that entrance and exit counseling are not enough. This session will identify critical components of an institutional financial literacy program, key points in the student lifecycle for delivering this information, and the myriad of excellent resources that are available.

How to Design an Effective Faculty Development Plan

Juanita Gurubatham, Ph.D., ACCSCJulie Basler, Ph.D., Platt College, ACCSC Commissioner

Room: Studio C

ACCSC requires accredited institutions to demonstrate that they retain a strong and experienced faculty that is continually attentive to the needs of students, interested in strengthening the curricula, and committed to continued self-improvement. As an integral component of a successful school, faculty need a support system to ensure on-going professional development across all career stages and disciplines. The Faculty Development Plan focuses both educational administrators and faculty efforts on ensuring that the faculty have opportunities for growth and renewal in teaching and learning. This interactive session will lead participants in either developing and/or improving the school’s existing faculty development plan and will conclude with the sharing of best practices of high performing institutions regarding the initial or continued implementation of internal or external development plans.

Online / Blended Hallmarks and Student / Faculty Readiness

Eva Clare Stein, Ph.D., Laureate Education

Room: Studio D

High performing institutions are constantly seeking solutions to improve school retention, graduation, and placement rates, and often find a marketplace flush with tools, rubrics, methodologies, and seminars – each focused on moving the student outcome needle. For institutions offering distance education programs, finding the correct solution, then implementing it thoroughly may appear easy enough in the beginning; however, it can quickly lose its appeal when little measurable improvement is realized and considerable time, effort, and resources are expended.

Join Dr. Eva Stein for a dynamic and collaborative working session which will profile the contemporary learner and align learning hallmarks that support outcomes in blended and online learning environments. Participants will learn about online “Hallmarks of Quality”, what they look like in practice, and how to operationalize them to achieve engagement, rigor, and high student achievement outcomes.

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1:30 pm – 4:30 pm u Pre-Conference Afternoon Workshops

Team and Leadership Development – Doing More with Less

Elizabeth Keifer Herron, PEAC Student Loan Assistance / CARS

Room: Studio B

ACCSC-accredited institutions are being forced to do more with less as postsecondary career colleges face decreased enrollments and increased regulatory oversight. Through a variety of experiential education initiatives and games, this thought-provoking session will explore critical areas to team and organizational success, including:

g Outside-of-the-box thinking; g Continuous process improvement; g Conflict resolution; g Effective communication; and g Resource utilization.

This session will be a “completely active session,” with no desks or tables. Participants will not need to run, but will move and interact with participants in a completely “out of the normal conference” kind of way.

Training to Teach: Taking Faculty from the Workplace to the Classroom

Juanita Gurubatham, Ph.D., ACCSC Julie Basler, Ph.D., Platt College, ACCSC Commissioner

Room: Studio C

ACCSC believes that by hiring and retaining qualified faculty, a school is able to strengthen the quality of its training programs. While a well-developed and implemented faculty development plan typically includes modules on continuing education, instructional methodology, and classroom management, it may not be enough for an instructor beginning his/her teaching career. This session, designed for administrators and faculty alike, will focus on basic teaching strategies that the first-time instructor may need prior to entering the classroom the first day and will identify training materials for the content/workplace expert entering the classroom for the first time.

Expanding and Enhancing Career and Student Services

Brent Molen, RDH, BS, MA, Ed. - Utah College of Dental Hygiene

Room: Studio D

Accreditation requires institutions to remain attentive to their students’ educational and other needs and to maintain adequate student services and resources that support students. The fact is, a strategic, well-managed career and student services center can make or break the future success of a school. When done well, effective student services create a feeling of legacy and accomplishment with students that enhances and reinforces the connection a student has with the school and engenders loyalty and gratitude from graduates for years to come.

This session will provide participants with an overview of concepts that will help students feel that their classmates, school instructors, administators and campus are part of their “home away from home.” Topics include:


g Creating a sense of belonging for your students; g Effective retention practices; g Establishing and enhancing potential employer relations; g Increasing graduate employability and placement; and g Emphasizing communty ties to create future networking opprotunities for graduates.

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Welcome Reception and Institutional Awards Presentation

Valerie Njie –Secretary of the Commission, Member Services Committee

Room: 2nd Floor Pre-Function

Join the ACCSC Commissioners & Staff, and 2015 PDC conference participants in an inviting social setting to celebrate the contributions and significant achievements of ACCSC-accredited institutions at the Welcome Reception and Institutional Awards Presentation. During this event, ACCSC will recognize the 2015 Schools of Distinction and 2015 Schools of Excellence. See page 20 for more information about this year’s award winners.


9:00 am – 10:30 am

Welcome and Introduction

Duane Kramer – Chair of the Commission

Key Note Address: Addressing the Global Skills Development Challenge

Timothy W. Lawrence, Executive Director,

Room: Salon 4

Join Timothy W. Lawrence, Executive Director of SkillsUSA, for a look at global trends and data from employers worldwide, and the need to address our growing skills gap through education and training. A highly skilled 21st Century technical workforce is the answer to keeping our nation’s economy strong and providing the pathways to success for our families and communities.

SkillsUSA, working with hundreds of employers and advocates like 2014 PDC Key Note Speaker Mike Rowe, and CEOs from major U.S. corporations, is taking employability skills training and development to new levels. Participants will learn about many of the promising programs and practices that are shaping our future workforce, including the inclusion of STEM education into our technical training programs and formalizing training for the development of the professional skills most sought by employers. Come and learn about a dynamic Employability Skills Framework that has been developed by business, industry, labor and education that will be a driving force for future education and training.

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Educational Breakout Sessions

The 2015 PDC offers a diverse array of educational breakout sessions that cover a wide range of important topics relevant to ACCSC-accredited institutions. The educational breakout sessions, by design, focus on best practices and provide tangible take-aways for participants. This year, the educational breakout sessions are categorized into four distinct focus areas:

Career and Student Services Trends and Innovations in Higher Education Best Practices in Assessment and Accreditation Faculty and Staff Development

10:45 am – 12:00 pm u Educational Breakout Sessions

Continuing Alliances: Schools and Graduates

Career and Student ServicesNorbert Kreuzer, Institute of Production and Recording, ACCSC Commissioner Elizabeth Hawthorne, Ph.D., ACCSC Commissioner

Sponsored by Cyanna

Room: Studio C

In today’s higher education environment, a greater emphasis is being placed on institutions to strengthen their relationships with graduates in order to increase the opportunity for those graduates to be successful as they transition and advance into the workforce. As education providers, ACCSC-accredited institutions are uniquely positioned to nurture future citizens and forge partnerships that have real benefits to not only students and graduates, but the communities we collectively serve. This session, featuring the unique perspective of two ACCSC Commissioners, will address the benefits of working with graduates to develop a comprehensive alumni network and will share success stories that will aid schools seeking to stay connected with their growing alumni community.

R-E-A-L Faculty Development

Faculty and Staff DevelopmentJay Hollowell, MaxKnowledge

Sponsored by

Room: Studio D

Faculty Development is so much more than an end-of-year listing of conferences and in-services attended amidst a few general developmental goals. For Faculty Development to be R-E-A-L, it must:

g Relate to each instructor’s individual teaching needs, g Empower faculty to take an active role in planning their developmental activities, g Accentuate the need for continuous improvement, and g Link planned activities to specific performance-based goals.

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This session will address the R-E-A-L Faculty Development process and will demonstrate the Individual Development Plan tool available in the ACCSC Online Training Center to support ACCSC Members with this process. Upon completion of the session, participants will be able to recognize the characteristics of the R-E-A-L Faculty Development process and apply it using an Individual Development Plan tool available in the ACCSC Online Training Center.

ACCSC Standards as Best Practices - Common Challenges for Accredited Institutions

Best Practices in Accreditation and AssessmentMary Kelly, StrataTech Education Group, ACCSC CommissionerReba Smith, StrataTech Education Group, ACCSC Volunteer

Room: Studio E

Accreditation provides a solid foundation for sustained institutional success via the establishment of meaningful standards and a robust accreditation process. This session is designed to help educational leaders to think critically about how accreditation can enhance the student educational experience, instill a sense of purpose for administrators and faculty, and bolster the success of the school. During this session, participants will learn how to maximize every opportunity to demonstrate institutional success not only to their accreditor, but to all constituents. The presentation will discuss various principles and guidelines that ACCSC-accredited institutions could implement to overcome some of the common challenges they face, including:

g Acknowledging the ACCSC Standards of Accreditation as a blueprint for sustained institutional success;

g Avoiding making interpretations of a standard that go beyond and conflict with ACCSC’s guidelines and guidance;

g Ensuring that staff and faculty are accountable for understanding the Standards and the accreditation process while maintaining and providing up-to-date and accurate information and reports; and

g Developing and implementing business practices that have integrity and that foster long-term sustainability and success.

A Case Study for Solving the Workforce Crisis: The Adult Diploma Program in Ohio

Trends and InnovationsBarbara Wagner, Ed.D., Upper Valley Career CenterCarol Gittinger, Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development

Room: Studio F

Career-technical education has historically played a vital role in preparing high school and adult students with knowledge and skills they need to be competitive in today’s global labor market. This session will focus on how the career education centers in Ohio are partnering with the state to establish an Adult Diploma Program which connects adults to the career-technical education infrastructure. The program, scheduled to launch next year, targets adults who are 22 years or older and were not successful in a traditional high school setting. Participants will learn:

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g How this new pathway will allow more adults to earn a high school diploma and connect to a better job through career-oriented training; and

g How the career pathway framework is progressive with its focus on an innovative, competency-based approach that allows the flexible program delivery necessary to address the many learning styles of adult students.

12:00 pm – 1:45 pm u ACCSC Annual Awards Luncheon

Room: Salon 4

Julie Basler, Ph.D. - Treasurer of the Commission, Chair of Member Services Committee

During ACCSC’s Annual Awards Luncheon, the Commission will recognize the 2015 award winners, including: Outstanding Graduate Award, Commitment to Education Award, Excellence in Community Service Award, Outstanding Volunteer Awards, Excellence in Student Services Award, Exceptional Achievement Award, and ACCSC Staff Member of the Year.

See page 20 for more information on this year’s award winners.

2:00 pm – 3:15 pm u Educational Breakout Sessions

Faculty Development: Getting Back to Some Fundamentals of Classroom Instruction

Faculty and Staff DevelopmentMonica M. Skrzypczak, Community Care College

Room: Studio C

ACCSC believes that the success of a school is directly related to the quality of its faculty. Accordingly, accrediting standards require a school to demonstrate that it engages in ongoing faculty assessment and professional development activities that are appropriate to the size and scope of the school’s educational programs, support the quality of education provided, and enhance student learning and achievement. In order to encourage and support faculty development, this session will provide participants options for instructor development with a month-by-month series of short workshops that provide basic tools and refresher tips on classroom instruction and management, both for seasoned instructors and new instructors. This session is geared for school administrators who would like to offer professional faculty development workshops throughout the year on some of the fundamental core elements of classroom instruction and classroom management.

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Setting Your Students Up for Success

Career and Student ServicesEileen Yard, National Personal Training Institute

Room: Studio D

Participants will go inside the student’s experience throughout the educational process from admissions through education, graduation, and job placement. In this discussion, participants will explore the importance of personal and professional development, helping the students identify the appropriate career path and direction for themselves, and the impact that a positive customer experience has on the ultimate success of the students and the school. This presentation will provide the participants with the tools necessary to incorporate collaborations to facilitate job placement for the graduates and build the reputation of the school.

Student Retention: Five Easy Steps to Better Student Achievement Outcomes

Career and Student ServicesDavid Cohen, Institute of Audio Research, ACCSC CommissionerEric Farahani, Institute of Audio ResearchChristopher Palumbo, Institute of Audio Research

Room: Studio E

Student retention is a core issue impacting both student and institutional success. Schools that have the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to retain qualified students are most likely to demonstrate strong outcomes. As a result of attending this session, participants will be able to identify and describe the five basic elements utilized by an ACCSC-accredited institution to improve student graduation rates by up to 5% in just one year. Utilizing the concept of “active engagement,” the session will focus on attendance and late policies, class make-up policies, student outreach protocols, academic advisement, mandatory probation requirements, and much more.

The Culture of Communication: How to Make a Positive Impact in the Most Challenging Times

Trends and InnovationsSherri Boyd - International Education CorporationJeri Prochaska – TextAim

Room: Studio F

Communication has always had a huge impact between the school and students – sometimes positive and unfortunately sometimes negative. Now more than ever the negative has been portrayed not only to the community, but often draws the attention of national media, regulators, and law makers. This session focuses on how an institution can refocus and deliver communication in a positive light, allowing an institution to showcase the excellent graduates that are benefitting from high-quality career, technical education being offered by ACCSC-accredited institutions. During this interactive session, participants will have the opportunity to explore current media trends, review actual school communications, and learn about the best practices utilized by high-performing institutions to tell their story in a positive manner while protecting the schools from unwanted and unwarranted scrutiny.

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3:30 pm – 4:45 pm u Educational Breakout Sessions

Transitioning Students from the Classroom to the Workplace by Emphasizing Soft Skills

Faculty and Staff DevelopmentCarol A. Silvis, Career Training Academy

Room: Studio C

Often, employers note that the graduates they hire from ACCSC-accredited institutions are technically proficient and highly skilled in their field of training. What employers constantly lament is the lack of soft skills. This session will take a close look at how students are failing to meet the needs of employers with regard to soft skills and what can be done to improve the situation. This session will provide tips, techniques, and activities that administrators and instructors can use to engage students and to instill soft skill values and focus on the most sought after soft skills by employers.

Session goals include:

g To increase awareness of the importance of teaching soft skills,

g To provide instructors with tools to teach soft skills,

g To meet the needs of employers by increasing awareness of the need for soft skills in the curriculum.

How to Prepare for an On-Site Evaluation as a Small School - A Six-Month Plan

Best Practices in Accreditation and AssessmentPamela Kraska, Daytona College, ACCSC VolunteerNancy Bradley, Daytona College, ACCSC Volunteer

Room: Studio D

The on-site evaluation experience is an essential component of an institution’s ongoing accredited status. Many institutions undertake this particular facet of their accredited status with confidence or apprehension…and sometimes both. During this interactive session, two of ACCSC’s most experienced on-site peer evaluators will provide participants with an overview of best practices deployed by a single campus institution as they prepared for an accreditation visit from an on-site evaluation team. This interactive session will offer a series of strategies and best practices for smaller schools in preparation for an on-site evaluation. Special focus will be placed on engagement of small campus leadership, staff, and faculty teams to work together to effectively present the campus during the accreditation process, beginning with the self-study and concluding with the presentation of the team room. Participants at this session should come ready to share their onsite evaluation success stories and proven visit preparation strategies.

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It’s Not an Accident! Best Practices in Improving Students’ Credentialing Rates

Career and Student ServicesKelly Wallace, C-TEC of Licking County

Sheila Thompson, C-TEC of Licking County

Room: Studio E

ACCSC-accredited institutions recognize the importance of successful student achievement as being vital to the sustained success of the entire post-secondary career education sector. Demonstrating successful student achievement and meeting student credentialing goals shouldn’t be a surprise, or an accident! During this session, participants will have an opportunity to learn how a high-performing adult career center increased industry credentialing rates by analyzing data, identifying strengths and challenges, involving advisory committees and instructors, motivating students, and monitoring progress.

From Crisis to Calm: Innovative Leadership for Successful Campus Crisis Response

Trends and InnovationsJill Moody, Ph.D., Atlanta School of Massage

Room: Studio F

Leadership in any organization is a key component to the success of that organization. In today’s higher education landscape, college leaders must be able to articulate the vision for their institutions, set the tone, and challenge their students to achieve greatness. Keeping the campus environment safe is paramount in supporting student success. Yet the fact remains that many campus leaders are not prepared for possible crises that may occur on campus. This session will provide current research on best practices in crisis preparation, management, and response and will identify leadership styles which are conducive to successful outcomes in crisis management. Session participants will be involved in brainstorming activities in an interactive discussion concerning leadership styles and crisis decision-making.

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm u Private Trolley Tour of the Nation’s Capital!

Join PDC participants for an exclusive Trolley Tour of the Nation’s Capital at 6:00 pm on Thursday, September 10th for an evening tour of the most spectacular monuments and memorials the city has to offer. Advanced registration required. If you have not pre-registered for the tour, check with the ACCSC Registration Desk on the 2nd floor for availability. Registered tour participants will be picked up and returned to the Renaissance Arlington Capital View hotel.

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Friday, September 11, 2015

7:30 am – 9:00 am

Breakfast with ACCSC

Room: Pre-function Salon 4

Get some face-time with the Commission - Participants will have the opportunity to interact directly with ACCSC, to get practical feedback on some of the more technical aspects of accreditation including an opportunity to ask questions on a variety of topics, such as:

g Employment Classification & Employment Verification g Annual Report/Graduation & Employment Charts g Substantive Changes g Electronic Submissions & College360 Upload g Preparing a Response for the Commission g Preparing for an On-site Evaluation g And much more!

9:00 am – 10:15 am

Executive Director’s Annual Report / Treasurer’s Report

Dr. Michale S. McComis, Executive Director, ACCSC

Dr. Julie Basler, ACCSC Treasurer

Room: Salon 4

During this general session, ACCSC’s Executive Director Dr. Michale McComis will provide an update on the Commission’s activities and initiatives and will highlight ACCSC’s strategic program of work going forward. Additionally, Dr. Julie Basler, ACCSC Treasurer, will provide the 2015 Treasurer’s Report.

10:30 am – 11:45 am u Educational Breakout Sessions

What’s In It For ME (WIIFM): How to Increase Retention and Student Outcomes

Sponsored byBest Practices in Assessment and AccreditationSusan Sportsman, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN

Room: Studio C

This session explores ways to increase retention and improve student outcomes by leveraging effective admission and progression policies, with teaching-learning strategies that engage students and improve

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their commitment to their own learning. During this session participants will evaluate the current policies and processes of their own schools and develop “next steps” to ensure that their programs reflect evidence that supports excellent student outcomes.

Bringing the Clouds to the Classroom

Trends and InnovationsSean Parsons, Bidwell Training Center, Inc.

Room: Studio D

Effective program design and development not only provides opportunities for students to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies needed in order to be successful in their field, but also provides meaningful opportunities for faculty-to-student, and student-to-student engagement. Integrating cloud based computing tools into the classroom alongside what is already offered in typical classroom settings provides greater enrichment and additional interaction opportunities between both students and instructors, as well as between the students themselves. During this session, participants will have the opportunity to learn how integrating cloud based tools into the classroom can enhance learning and engagement, increase motivation, and support successful student achievement.

All Things SkillsUSA: A Toolkit for New Charter to Champions

Career and Student ServicesNatalie Lombardo-Beaver, YTI Career Institute - Altoona, ACCSC Volunteer

Paul Amigh, YTI Career Institute – Altoona

Room: Studio E

SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization serving teachers and instructors of high school, college, and technical students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled, and healthcare occupations. With over 15,000 school chapters in 54 state and territorial associations, SkillsUSA serves more than 360,000 members each year. SkillsUSA is an organization focused on helping these student members with real world experiences, leadership training, hands-on-learning, achievement awards, and the opportunity to showcase those skills through local, state, and national competitions. Take the journey from new charter to champion as you start on a voyage that will offer many rewards for you, your students, and your school. Session topics include:

g Why You Should Start a Chapter g Assessment in the Classroom g Community Service g Value to Industry g Student Benefits g School recognition and Opportunities

12:00 pm u Conference Concludes

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2015 ACCSC Award Winners

Welcome Reception and Institutional Awards Presentation

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Room: 2nd Floor Pre-Function

Valerie Njie –Secretary of the Commission, Member Services Committee

During the Welcome Reception and Institutional Award Presentation, ACCSC is afforded an opportunity to recognize the 2015 Schools of Distinction and 2015 Schools of Excellence.


2015 Schools of Distinction

The ACCSC School of Distinction Award recognizes member schools that have demonstrated a commitment to the expectations and rigors of ACCSC accreditation as well as a commitment to delivering quality educational programs to the students, graduates and employers that deserve our best work. Through this award, it is the Commission’s intent to recognize the significant achievement of schools that successfully completed the accreditation process and satisfied all requirements required of an ACCSC accredited institution to be in good standing with the Commission. The 2015 School of Distinction Award recognizes institutions that successfully completed the accreditation process and were reviewed by the Commission from August 2014 through May 2015.

Associated Technical College San Diego, CA

Daytona College Ormond Beach, FL

Midwest Technical Institute Brownsburg, Indiana

Brownsburg, IN

New England Tractor Trailer Training School of RI, Inc. Pawtucket, RI

Northwestern Technological Institute Southfield, MI

W.T.I. Tulsa Campus Tulsa, OK

2015 Schools of Excellence

The School of Excellence Award recognizes ACCSC-accredited institution for their commitment to the expectations and rigors of ACCSC accreditation, as well as the efforts made by the institution in maintaining high-levels of achievement among their students. In order to be eligible for the School of Excellence Award, an ACCSC-accredited institution must meet the conditions of being granted accreditation without any findings of non-compliance with accrediting standards, satisfy all requirements necessary to be in good standing with the Commission, and demonstrate that the majority of the schools’ student graduation and graduate employment rates for all programs offered meet or exceed the average rates of graduation and employment among all ACCSC-accredited institutions. The 2015 School of Excellence Award recognizes institutions that successfully completed the accreditation process and were reviewed by the Commission from August 2014 through May 2015.

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Academy of Massage and Bodywork Bear, DE

Advanced Welding Institute Eagle River, WI

Arizona Culinary Institute Scottsdale, AZ

Brownson Technical School Anaheim, CA

Capri College Cedar Rapids, IA

Central State Beauty and Wellness College Oklahoma City, OK

Connecticut Institute of Hair Design Wolcott, CT

Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences Gilbert, AZ

Gnomon Hollywood, CA

Modern Welding School Schenectady, NY

Motorcycle Technology Center York, PA

New England School of Photography Boston, MA

New Tyler Barber College North Little Rock, AR

Ohio Media School Columbus, OH

PowerSport Institute North Randall, OH

Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery Phoenix, AZ

Stanbridge College Irvine, CA

The Institute of Production and Recording Minneapolis, MN

Triangle Tech Sunbury, PA

United Healthcare Careers College Los Angeles, CA

Unitek College Sacramento, California

Universal Technical Institute Houston, TX

Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Avondale, AZ

Universal Technical Institute of California Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, a Division of Universal Technical Institute Phoenix, AZ



Annual Awards Luncheon

12:00 pm – 1:45 pm

Room: Salon 4

Julie Basler, Ph.D. - Treasurer of the Commission, Chair of Member Services Committee

The ACCSC Awards Luncheon provides an opportunity for the Commission to not only recognize and thank the individuals who dedicate so much of their time and talents to further the mission of ACCSC, but to celebrate the significant achievements of several exceptional individuals and institutions. Join us for the 2015 Awards Luncheon where the Commission will present the following individual and institutional awards:

g Excellence in Community Service Award g Excellence in Student Service Award g ACCSC Staff Member of the Year g Outstanding Volunteer Awards g Commitment to Education Award g Exceptional Achievement Award g Outstanding Graduate Award

2015 Excellence in Community Service

Northwest Lineman College – Oroville, California

At Northwest Lineman College, it’s always considered time well spent. School officials and training specialists are always actively seeking ways in which they can introduce a “give back” approach to the student body and provide them with opportunities to improve their professional profiles. Thus, each student is to complete participation in an organized service to the community at least once throughout their term. The development and organization of the projects are handed to the class president with the intention of evolving the leadership skills necessary for a large-scale project. Participation in a community service project is not just a requirement for the students but it allows them to grow in character, develop problem-solving skills, and increase their understanding of civic responsibility. Because of their efforts and volume of involvement, the community is now seeing and identifying the gentlemen from Northwest Lineman College that are always eager to lend a helping hand as the ones who come in the NLC marked orange long sleeve. In a small town where chivalry and community service efforts were slowly starting to fade, Northwest Lineman College has made an impact in the community and has contributed to an encouraging change within Oroville. The linemen have created not only a positive image for themselves and the school but also a positive and uplifting reputation within the community.

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2014 Excellence in Student Services

Stanbridge College – Irvine, California

For over 18 years, Stanbridge College has focused on providing students with a rigorous education and the unwavering support of student services to help them graduate fully prepared to start a career as leaders in their industry. To ensure each student meets and exceeds their goals, the school provides them with a suite of comprehensive student services from the moment

they begin their training, to the day they graduate, and beyond. With a team of six full-time staff members in the Student Services Department and eight in the Career Services Department, along with a fulltime Financial Literacy Officer, Academic Success Coordinator, and Librarian, Stanbridge College is committed to providing students with a wide variety of programs, resources, and outlets to succeed, including:

g Extensive Academic Tutoring/Advising, from both peer and faculty tutors g New student and upperclassmen Big Brother/Big Sister Mentorship Program g Access to the Student Assistance Program (SAP) and 24/7 crisis counseling g Access to a full-time, dedicated Academic Success Coordinator (ASC), offering help with study skills and

test-taking g Access to a full-time Financial Literacy Officer, offering help with budgeting and debt management g Student Organizations, committed to developing leadership skills and community outreach

2015 ACCSC Staff Member of the Year

The Staff Member of the Year Award is intended to identify the ACCSC Staff Member most deserving of recognition based upon significant contributions to the organization, espousal of the organization’s core values, and demonstrated leadership.

Winner: Michelle Ragnetti, Conference and Events Coordinator

Michelle Ragnetti joined ACCSC as the Conference and Events Coordinator in 2011. Michelle is the ultimate ambassador for ACCSC and makes every effort to showcase the Commission as the premiere accrediting organization in higher education. Michelle prefers the “high road” and maintains the highest level of professionalism in every situation, serving as a role model for all staff in how to handle challenging situations with decorum and a focus on providing a high level of customer service. Michelle is always first to offer to help any of her co-workers and involves others in projects in a way that makes her co-workers feel good. This year, Michelle

has taken on increased responsibilities including the management and marketing of the recently implemented faculty development workshops and best practices forums, as well as assuming responsibility for managing the Member Services Committee, and being responsible for ACCSC’s social media presence. Please join ACCSC in recognizing Michelle Ragnetti as the 2015 Staff Member of the Year.


2015 Outstanding Volunteer Award

The Outstanding Volunteer Award is an award which recognizes individuals from the ACCSC community who have made significant contributions to career education through his or her dedication to, and support of the accreditation process. This year, the Commission is pleased to recognize two outstanding individuals who have dedicated their time and significant talents to supporting the mission of ACCSC: Brent Molen and Lorne Gauthier.

Brent Molen ACCSC Team Leader

Brent Molen is the College President of Utah College of Dental Hygiene at Careers Unlimited, where he also serves as the program director and assistant professor for the dental hygiene program. Since 2007, Brent has worked closely with Community Health Connect to provide free dental services and products to low income families. Brent is also the coordinator for “Give Kids a Smile,” an annual event that provides volunteer dental services to over 300 children in Utah County.

Brent has been an ACCSC Team Leader since 2008 and leads every on-site evaluation with an energetic enthusiasm that establishes the accreditation process as an opportunity for collaborative, impartial assessment rooted in continuous improvement. This year, Brent will present “Expanding and Enhancing Career and Student Services” at this year’s ACCSC Professional Development Conference. As both an outstanding volunteer and the President of an exemplary ACCSC institution, Brent is a role model for his peers and the Commission appreciates his ongoing service to the membership.

Lorne Gauthier ACCSC Progress Committee Member, ACCSC Appeals Committee Member, and ACCSC Nominating Committee Member

Lorne Gauthier has been the director of Northwestern Technological Institute since 1993 and has over 27 years’ experience in postsecondary education. Lorne is responsible for the day-to-day operation of an ACCSC accredited institution to include supervision of all departments (admissions, financial aid, job placement assistance, and education). Lorne believes strongly in the accreditation process and in postsecondary education, particularly vocational training. Under his leadership Northwestern Technological Institute has received the ACCSC School of Distinction in 2011 and most recently in 2015.

Lorne Gauthier has served the Commission in multiple ways. His committee membership includes the Progress Committee (since 2010), the Appeals Committee (since 2009), and the Nominating Committee (elected in 2014). ACCSC greatly benefits from Lorne Gauthier’s thoughtful insights and his balanced and fair approach to reviewing information provided on behalf of ACCSC-accredited institutions.

2015 Commitment to Education Award

Bonnie Delashmit – L’Ecole Culinaire, Cordova, Tennessee

Bonnie Delashmit serves as the Assistant Regional Campus Director at L’Ecole Culinaire. Her passion for the educational enterprise and for the welfare of students and faculty, her energy, and perhaps most importantly, her willingness to innovate continually rejuvenates and convinces her students and faculty of how important their own engagement in education is to the mission of their program. While remaining current with the latest instructional

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strategies and technologies, Bonnie can still reach a struggling student with simple instincts and empathy coupled with complete professionalism, while also being able to accelerate and challenge her brightest students because of professional development experiences and innovations she has pursued and mastered. Additionally, Bonnie comes prepared and ready to work hard wherever she is needed, including cooking over 500 hot dogs on a hot grill in her four-inch heels for a student appreciation cookout.

2015 Exceptional Achievement Award

James DiLiberto, Island Drafting and Technical Institute – Amityville, New York

Island Drafting and Technical Institute (IDTI) was founded in Amityville, New York by James DiLiberto’s father Joseph DiLiberto in 1957 as the Aircraft Trade School. In 1967, IDTI became one of the first schools to earn initial accreditation from ACCSC’s predecessor, the National Association of Trade and Technical Schools (NATTS) which earned recognition from the U.S. Department of Education earlier that same year. Some 50

years later, Island Drafting and Technical Institute remains a family owned school under the steady leadership of James DiLiberto who has continued his father’s legacy of owning and operating a high-performing school that provides quality educational programs and services for the betterment of the local community. As a testament to its success, IDTI earned recognition as a School of Distinction in 2004, and as a School of Excellence in both 2009 and 2014, marking 15 years of sustained institutional performance within ACCSC’s accreditation cycle. Beyond the school’s performance, James DiLiberto has been a steadfast supporter of ACCSC, serving as a Team Leader beginning in 1982 and later joining the ACCSC Progress Committee in 2008. It is because of the ongoing support of dedicated volunteers like Jim that ACCSC is able to continue to fulfill its mission.

2015 Outstanding Graduate Award

Alyssa Linkamper – MotoRing Technical Training Institute, Seekonk, Massachusetts

Alyssa Linkamper graduated from MotoRing Technical Training Institute (MTTI) in April 2015 as a Marine Service Technician. Prior to attending MTTI, Alyssa served as an Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman (2001 – 2005) in the United States Air Force and earned an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts at the Community College of Rhode Island. Although she came into the Marine Service Technician program with less knowledge and experience in marine mechanics than her classmates, Alyssa’s enthusiasm for learning inspired their support. Physically the smallest person in the class, Alyssa learned to ask for help with heavy outboard engines. In turn, she contributed organizational and critical thinking skills--and found she could crawl into small spaces that were more difficult for her team mates to access. At the completion of her seven-month program, Alyssa earned the 2015 Award for the Highest Grade Point Average in the Marine Service Technician program, as well as the 2015 Gold Wrench Award in the Marine Service Technician program, given to the student who achieves the highest points for the combination of attendance, academic average and shop skills. Since graduation, Alyssa was hired as a full-time Marine Technician at Onset Bay Marina. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management at Bridgewater State University.

2015 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE Recognizing ACCSC’s Educational Partners

Please join ACCSC in thanking our educational partners for their continued support of the Commission and ACCSC-accredited institutions, and for their active involvement in the Professional Development Conference.

Special ThanksPlease join ACCSC in thanking SkillsUSA for sponsoring the 2015 Key Note Address. More information on the SkillsUSA is available online at http://www.skillsusa.org/

GOLD SPONSOR SILVER SPONSOR SILVER SPONSOR

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2015 – 2016 ACCSC Commission

ACCSC Executive Committee Duane Kramer Chair of the Commission

Duane Kramer currently serves as the Vice President of New Campus Operations and Education Programs for Universal Technical Institute. In this position, Mr. Kramer is responsible for providing leadership for start-up and continuing education programs at UTI, as well as the training of campus presidents to ensure compliance with regulations and accrediting standards. Mr. Kramer has also been active as a volunteer with ACCSC since 2005 where he has served as a Team Leader on 18 on-site evaluations conducted on behalf of the Commission. Elizabeth Hawthorne, Ph.D.Vice Chair of the Commission

Dr. Elizabeth Hawthorne brings to ACCSC over 25 years of experience in higher education as a professor and administrator in public, private, and proprietary institutions. Since 2011, she has been an active volunteer with ACCSC serving as an Education Specialist, a member of ACCSC’s onsite evaluation teams.

Julie Basler, Ph.D.Treasurer of the Commission

Dr. Julie Basler has served as the Vice President of Academic Affairs for Platt College, an ACCSC-accredited institution located in Aurora, Colorado since 2007. Dr. Basler has been volunteering with ACCSC since 2008 and has served in a variety of positions including as a member of the Degree Committee, as a Distance Education Specialist onsite evaluator, and as a featured speaker at ACCSC’s Professional Development Conferences where she focuses on best practices in self-evaluation and curriculum development. In 2011 Dr. Basler was selected by the Commission as ACCSC’s Volunteer of the Year.

Valerie NjieSecretary of the Commission

Valerie Njie is the Executive Director/Senior Vice-President at Bidwell Training Center located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and brings over 35 years of experience in postsecondary adult technical education to the Commission. Throughout her career with Bidwell Training Center, Valerie has been one of ACCSC’s most active volunteers, serving as a Team Leader on more than 70 on-site evaluations as well as serving as a member of the ACCSC Appeals Panel. Based upon her dedication to career education and her support of ACCSC’s mission, Valerie was selected by the Commission as the Volunteer of the Year in 2009.


ACCSC COMMISSION

David Cohen

For more than 25 years, David Cohen has been deeply involved in post-secondary education in a variety of roles, including financial aid, admissions, and bursar operations. Currently, David serves as president of The Institute for Audio Research, an ACCSC-accredited institutions located in New York, New York, where he provides executive and academic leadership, and leads the school’s regulatory and compliance initiatives.

Jerrold Foust

Jerrold Foust formerly served as the Dean of Academic Affairs at The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire and as President of The Art Institute of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. Throughout his career in postsecondary, career education, Jerrold has supported institutional operations in a variety of ways, including student affairs, academics, career services, and human resources. Jerrold has supported the accreditation process with ACCSC by serving as a volunteer Education Specialist onsite evaluator since 2009.

Mollie Hager

Mollie Hager currently serves as the Vice President of Central State Beauty and Wellness College in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mollie’s commitment to the vocational education sector is evident through her involvement in other regulatory bodies such as the Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools and the Oklahoma Restaurant Association. Mollie has been volunteering as a Team Leader for ACCSC since 2004 and was recognized as ACCSC’s Volunteer of the Year in 2009.

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Mary Kelly

Since 2011, Mary Kelly has served as the President and CEO of StrataTech Education Group, the parent company for The Refrigeration School, Inc., in Phoenix, Arizona, and two Tulsa Welding School campuses located in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Jacksonville, Florida. Mary has been volunteering with ACCSC as a Team Leader for on-site evaluations since 2012 and currently holds licensure as an Adkins Life Skills Educator from Columbia University and certifications for K-8 and 7-12 English.

Norbert Kreuzer

Since 2012, Norbert Kreuzer has served as the Campus Director for the Institute of Production and Recording, an ACCSC-accredited institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this capacity, Norbert is responsible for all operations of the institution, including compliance initiatives, marketing and branding campaigns, and curriculum development. Since 2012, Norbert has served as a volunteer Team Leader which is charged with leading onsite evaluations to institutions seeking accreditation from ACCSC.

Mildred Lane, Ed.D.

Dr. Mildred Lane is a professor emeritus from Duquesne University where she taught graduate and undergraduate courses in the College of Education’s Special Education Program. In 1997, Mildred began volunteering with ACCSC as an Education Specialist, which evaluates the educational delivery of programs offered by institutions that are seeking accreditation, and since that time has participated on approximately 100 onsite evaluations. In recognition of her service to ACCSC, in 2012, the Commission selected Mildred as a Volunteer of the Year.

Alfred Medro

Alfred Medro has served as the Vice President and School Director of Platt College in San Diego, California since 2003. Alfred has volunteered as an ACCSC Team Leader since 2010 and as an ACCSC Nominating Committee Member since 2014. In addition to his work with the Commission and with Platt San Diego, Alfred currently serves on the Board of Directors for the California Association of Private Post-Secondary Schools (CAPPS).

Ted Settle, Ph.D.

From 1992 to 2010, Dr. Theodore “Ted” Settle served in a variety of roles at Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University in Blacksburg, Virginia, including the Director of Economic Development, Adjunct Associate Professor for a Higher Education and Student Affairs Program, and as the Director of Continuing Education. Throughout his career, Dr. Settle has served on numerous regulatory bodies and oversight agencies, most notably, the Education Council, the National Association of Manufacturers, and U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration.

Marya Withers

Marya Withers has served as the Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs of Lincoln Education Services since 2009, during which time she has overseen and supported 36 campus education operation systems across fifteen states. Since 2013, Mary has been an active ACCSC volunteer Team Leader for onsite evaluations. Marya is a member of Kappa Delta Pi National Education Honor Society and the recipient of the Excellence in Corporate Service Award from Lincoln Education Services.


ACCSC STAFF

Executive Office

Michale S. McComis, Ed.D. Executive Director(703) 247-4520

Christopher D. Lambert Associate Executive Director(703) 247-4516

Karen R. MarcinskiDirector of Member Services(703)247-4531

Michelle Ragnetti Conference and Events Coordinator(703) 247-4527

Accreditation Department

Corey RossoDirector of Accreditation(703) 247-4507

Bettina FalwellAssociate Director of Accreditation (703) 247-4538 Lisa MilesSenior Manager of Accreditation(703)625-4393

Jaye BishopSenior Accreditation Coordinator(703) 247-4506 Elizabeth BrennanAccreditation Coordinator(703)247-4519 Erik EmbreyAccreditation Coordinator(703)247-4512

Mary Jolliffe-HenrySenior Accreditation Specialist (703)625-8725 Cooper LawtonAccreditation Coordinator (703)247-4510 Allison PriceAccreditation Coordinator(703)247-4521

Jason SandlinAccreditation Operations Coordinator(703)247-4513 Maurya ScanlonVolunteer Coordinator(703)247-4529 Mamoon WahabAccreditation Coordinator(703)247-4526

Operations Department

Anne Santalla Director of Operations(703) 247-4532

Mayumi Brewster, MBASenior Coordinator of Institutional Records(703)247-4514

Glenda Ward Operations Coordinator(703)247-4212 Aillen KingSenior Manager for Institutional Records(703) 247-4517

Maurice Gatewood Information Coordinator & IT Assistant (703) 247-4525 Mohammad ArifFinance and Operations Coordinator(703) 247-4535

Elleni KassaStaff Accountant (703) 247-4504

Institutional Review and Development

Juanita Gurubatham, Ph.D.Director of Institutional Review and Development (703) 247-4500 Alicia DeMartiniSenior Analyst(703) 625-7846

Jose GodoySenior Analyst(703)247-4501

Rebecca ViandsAnalyst(703)489-2489

Alanna MarxSenior Manager of Institutional Review and Development(703)247-4508

Lakisha DillinghamAnalyst(703)247-4502

Alana Kamal Administrative Assistant (703)247-4536

Nora DelgadoSenior Analyst(703)247-4511 Sean FormanSenior Analyst (703) 247-4505

Nakisha Nichols Financial Review Analyst (703)247-4528

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ACCSC Mission, Vision, and Core ValuesACCSC’s vision of accreditation is one that assesses and enhances educational quality, fosters innovation and creativity, and provides opportunities for collaboration and cooperation with accredited member institutions.

ACCSC’s mission is to serve as a reliable authority on educational quality and to promote enhanced opportunities for students by establishing, sustaining, and enforcing valid standards and practices which contribute to the development of a highly trained and competitive workforce through quality career oriented education.

As a way for the Commission to continually meet its mission in a committed fashion, ACCSC has established a values-based framework supported by the following foundational core values: Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, and Community. The Commission, its professional staff, and its corps of volunteers were all instrumental in developing these core values as a way to convey how we strive to go about our work. ACCSC uses the following definitions to give a deeper expression of its core values:

IntegrityAccomplishing our mission with a commitment to ethics, honesty, trust, consistency, and fairness.

AccountabilityFulfilling our responsibilities to one another, the higher education community, and the public.

Continuous ImprovementCultivating personal and professional growth through learning, goal setting, innovation, commitment and participation.

CommunityFostering a free and timely exchange of ideas and information in a collegial environment through the establishment of strong partnerships that emphasize respect and mutual support.

Visit ACCSC online at www.accsc.org to learn more.

Save the Date!Plan now to join ACCSC in sunny San Diego, California on September 21-23, 2016 for the 10th Annual Professional Development Conference.

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